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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – With the passage of a referendum, the county will now be able to use open space funds to acquire and

maintain property for more than just open space.

The question on the ballot asked people if they wanted open space tax funds to be

used for the acquisition and maintenance of property for historic or recreational purposes. There were 55,851 p e ople who agreed with this, and

44,883 who disagreed.

For the most part, there will be no change, said Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, who ser ves (Tax - See Page 4)

Getting Veterans Services They Need

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent event held at the Toms River Library served as both a forum for veterans to learn more about the resources available to them and an early tribute to those who served in the armed forces.

The Veterans Town Hall was sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and featured guest speakers Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, Purple Heart recipient and retired U.S. Marines Corporal Rory Hamill, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity.

Hamill shared his story serving in the Marines from

2006 to 2012. “I grew up in the local area. I had a very, very troubled youth. I grew up in an abusive home and had a lot of hardships at an early age. At the age of 17 I joined up and went to Paris Island and became a father and went to Iraq and was also a husband. I was way over my head and didn’t realize what I was getting myself into.

“I was in Afghanistan and during my third deployment we received intelligence that there was an explosive device in a compound. Myself and my squad went over, set a perimeter around the compound,” Hamill said. He said originally another soldier was slated to use (Veterans - See Page 6)

| November 16, 2019

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Just after the recent shooting incident that took place near Brick High School (see The Brick Times November 2 and November 9, 2019), residents asked for increased security measures in town.

Mayor John G. Ducey released a statement during a recent Township Council meeting that includes measures that have been taken by the township over the past five years designed to protect the community.

A “Responsible Landlord ordinance” imposes penalties towards “slum landlords,” many of whom own units in high crime multi-family housing developments in Brick, he said.

The ordinance holds landlords responsible for their tenant’s criminal behavior by imposing fines on them when their tenants violate criminal or municipal laws more than twice in a two-year period.

During public comment at the November 6 council meeting, Melinda Murray of Forge Pond Road asked if the ordinance could be “tightened up...after everything that went on with the school.”

She asked if the ordinance would apply to (Safety - See Page 5)

Election Winners Vow To Keep Momentum

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It was a clean sweep for local Democrats this election season, with Council President Andrea Zapcic and Council members Lisa Crate and Art Halloran winning re-election. The only newcomer was Vincent Minichino, who will be taking Councilman Jim Fozman’s seat.

Fozman began his political career in Brick as a Democrat but switched parties in the spring of 2018. He ran for re-election, but lost. Republicans Victoria Chadwick, Max Flores and Neil Napolitano also ran during (Election - See Page 4)

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as liaison to the county’s Natural Lands program.

“First and foremost, we are still going to preserve open space. That is still going to be our main priority,” she said.

Historical or recreational projects would be secondary.

The main example she used is the Cox house, near the intersection of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue in Barnegat. This building has some history to it. The family was extremely influential in the area, having been involved in numerous industries, including shipbuilding, installing a water system, and starting the Times-Beacon newspapers. The Cox house was the fi rst house in Barnegat to have electricity and running water. As with many old buildings, the cost to maintain and repair it is great. Not only due to the elements and the passage of time, but also because earlier this summer, it was struck by a car. Barnegat Township owned the property for some time, before giving it to the county within the last few years.

The county wants this property to be the anchor for the Barnegat Branch Trail, a biking and walking trail that will wind through several towns.

In order to fix this property up, for example, the county would fi rst rather receive grants, she said. If the county is

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Minichino is a business agent for Local 469 in Hazlet. In a phone interview a few days after the election, he explained that part of what he does is go from town to town or from company to company to negotiate contracts for workers.

He also goes from shop to shop to make sure that there are no issues and no contract violations.

Minichino ran for County Freeholder last year just to get his name out there, knowing that the “end game was Brick councilman... they called me the sacrificial lamb because they knew a Democrat running for Freeholder was futile,” he said.

“The Brick council is on the right path and I just want to help them move forward and progress,” he said. “I knew I was joining a winning team.”

He said he is willing to serve on any council committee on which he is needed.

“I stole a saying from Senator (Robert) Menendez, who I met in a rally recently,” Minichino said. “He said if you want to move forward, put your car in ‘D’ for Democrats. If you want to go in reverse, put your car in ‘R’ for Republican.”

Board of Education incumbents Daisy Haffner and Melita Gagliardi were also successful in their re-election bids, winning out over candidates Joseph Aulisi, Jr., a former sergeant in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office; John Barton, a teacher

not successful in receiving grants, they’d rather use these open space funds before money is taken from other accounts.

The Natural Lands Trust program is dedicated to protecting open space in Ocean County. The fund was approved by Ocean County voters in 1997, and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions.

The program generates about $8 million per year.

Currently, a little more than half of the county is preserved through some combination of this program, and state and federal programs, officials have said.

The way it works is a property owner would offer the land up for sale to the county as open space. The county has an appraiser determine its value and a sale is made. The county also waits for approval from a town. This is because any sale takes that property off the tax rolls of the town.

The taxation will remain the same – 1.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. In other words, if your property is assessed at $100,000, you would be paying $12 a year.

County officials have previously said that some municipalities that have their own open space programs already operate this way.

Theoretically, this could mean that the county could buy historic buildings. However, Haines said that they are not going out of their way to look for purchases.

in Jackson and former Board of Education member; and Cassidy “Cas” Busa and Robert “Rob” Canfield, who ran together under the “It’s Reform Time” banner.

Haffner said there is no quick fix to the problems the district is facing, while having to balance limited funds while providing a safe and secure learning environment.

“We must continue to focus our energy and attention to the needs of the whole child, so we can provide opportunity and growth for every student,” Haffner said.

Gagliardi said the board has to grapple with the loss of millions in state aid while continuing to serve and advocate for all district students.

“I would love for our district to continue its quest in providing not only...the best academics, but also ensuring that our students are emotionally, socially well-adjusted and are able to become productive citizens of society,” she said.

Zapcic got the most votes for a council member at 8,401, followed by Crate at 8,063. Also, Halloran scored 8,016 votes and newcomer Minichino received 7,875 votes.

Chadwick was the top vote-getter for the Republicans at 7,030, followed by Flores at 6,768. Napolitano scored 6,696 votes and Fozman got 6,353 votes.

The Board of Education votes were close, with Gagliardi winning 3,919, Haffner 3,879, Aulisi 3,543, and Barton at 3,487.

Canfield received 2,600 votes and Busa scored 1,815.

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Continued From Page 1 someone who is renting an apartment and has other people living with them who are not on the lease.

“We’re getting more and more people buying, and companies buying, our condominiums and our smaller homes and little bungalows, and they’re renting them out, and they become slumlords,” Murray said.

She asked the governing body if the ordinance has been enforced and utilized.

Mayor John G. Ducey said the ordinance is similar to “animal house” ordinances in other towns, like Belmar.

“But we’re not a beach town, as far as rentals, so we had to call it the Responsible Landlord Ordinance,” he explained.

If there are two convictions at the property, even if the criminal behavior is committed by a stranger who is there, the landlord would go before a hearing officer who would levy a fine upon the landlord, Ducey said.

“So even if the landlord had nothing to do with it, and there’s two arrests, they get a fine as much as $5,000,” the mayor said.

Murray asked if there was a list of convictions available, and she asked where the money goes that is collected as fines.

Township Attorney Scott W. Kenneally said the fines go into the township’s general fund.

He said the ordinance is strong, but asked the public to help in bringing violations to the attention of the administration.

“We try to keep track of it, but we don’t always know which property it’s in,” he said. He urged

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The attorney said he had prosecuted someone who owned a house off of Mantoloking Road “that was a real problem, wreaking havoc in the neighborhood.”

The landlord - not the tenant - was fined, and even though the landlord was not happy about being prosecuted, convicted and fined, the end result was that the tenant was evicted. There has not been a problem with that property since, Kenneally added.

Also during public comment, Brett Paulus of Patriot Avenue asked about enhancing school security.

He said he has been a police officer in Monmouth County for 18 years, and has a young daughter who attends Lanes Mill School.

“I can kind of understand the issues we are faced with today,” he said. “I know [the shooting] was an isolated incident, and I’m privy to some of the facts and circumstances that took place there, but we were talking about hiring Class 3 police officers in the school, and I don’t know if there’s been any progress made on that yet.”

Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the police have a “significant presence” in the schools.

“It is part of their rotation every day...to get out of their vehicles and walk through the schools.

It’s part of what they’re doing to be present in the moment, and we’ll continue to do that until we work out how the Special 3’s would work,” she said.

The governing body is willing to go forward

with an ordinance that would establish the use of the Special 3 officers, and the PBA has agreed to do a sidebar agreement that they would have no opposition to the idea, Bergin said.

“We have to continue to work with the school district about how those officers would be paid,” she said.

Paulus said he understands the current measures that are being taken, but said he knows the patrol officers can’t dedicate the time every day.

“They get calls, they’re there in the morning, a call comes in and they have to leave,” he said. “There’s openings every single day.”

He said that when the shooting happened, he went to Lanes Mill School and spoke to one of the security guards there, who is responsible for all the elementary schools.

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“One guy has to share his time between all the elementary schools, and I don’t understand,” he said.

Paulus said he knows it’s up to the Board of Education to hire the officers, but said the recent incident is a wake up call.

“Look at all the towns around us - every single one of them has police officers in the schools, full-time,” he said. “We’re the only town that doesn’t do it.”

Bergin said the administration is trying to work with the Board of Education to see if the additional officers could be hired “in a way that it is affordable for all of us...it’s a big lift, and it’s not something we had budgeted for... we have to continue to work together with the school board to make that happen.”

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Continued From Page 1 a metal detector to go inside but as this soldier looked nervous and had less experience “I took the mine sweeper off his back and proceeded to go inside and sweep for the IED.” Hamill said, “I got very complacent and wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings but when I was coming back into the doorway I stepped on the pressure plate and it instantly sheared off my right leg and damaged my butt and my calf and I got launched 10 feet in the air. At first, I didn’t know what happened. When I tried to stand up I saw my knee cap was hanging off and that is when it hit home that I was severely injured.”

The Marine was hospitalized and discharged after a year and half and came back to New Jersey. “I was extremely lost. My weekends consisted of just going out and drinking to excess. I had no drive or motivation. I was working a job but not really showing up. A lot of problems from my childhood started to surface as well combined with the trauma of combat,” Hamill said.

“It ultimately led to a point where I almost took my own life but the reason I didn’t do that is my children popped into my head. I stopped, put the weapon down and drove back to the house.

“I didn’t actually get any help until 2015. I felt I needed to get checked out. I was pretty sure I had depression, anxiety, the whole nine yards.

Ever since I started seeking help for myself my life has improved ten-fold. I was fortunate to find the team here at the Prosecutor’s Office and even though it is a long-term position it is not a duty to me. It is more like a family,” Hamill added.

Hamill said, “it has been integral to my recovery. I love them very much. They are like my brothers and sisters and I feel that every veteran needs to find something like that when they get out.”

The event was one of a series of state wide Town Hall events focusing on providing resources and assistance to veterans, according to Ocean County Prosecutor’s Officer Renee White who served as the coordinator of the

event. Various resource tables were part of the event held at the library’s Mancini Hall which also included several outside agencies. “We attended one in Middlesex County and they sent some of their officers to ours today.”

White said of Hamill: “He is not only a friend but a true hero and one of the reasons we are here today. He is one of our mentors in the Veterans Diversionary Program.” This is a program that allows eligible veterans to avoid conviction for some non-violent crimes.

Billhimer praised White for being “the heart and soul of the Veterans Diversionary program.

She is the driving force in the office to ensure that we are always proactive in this area.

“Ocean County has the largest veteran population in the state. We have approximately 40,000 veterans. Some of these veterans work here, some have retired here and some work out in Fort Dix. Many are snow birds that come back and forth. We are here today to thank all of you and celebrate your service,” Billhimer said.

That’s why it’s so important to reach out to them and make sure they get the services they deserve, the officials said.

Dorrity said, “too many veterans, too many widows, too many children of veterans don’t receive their just benefit whether it is health, education or monetary benefit every month in the form of a non-service connected pension, a widow’s pension or service connected compensation. War sucks and nobody knows it better than the people who have to fight it.”

The Veterans Service Bureau located on the first floor of the Ocean County One Stop Center, located at 1027 Hooper Ave., provides numerous services to veterans, and widows and families of veterans.

“We are well aware that working with various levels of government to access the benefits you deserve can be very frustrating and very confusing,” Freeholder Director Virginia Haines said, adding that the center’s staff were trained to help them. She also noted that the staff of the Ocean County Clerk’s Office is able to assist with documents such as discharge papers that are required for benefit services in cases where such forms are lost or destroyed.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoRiAL How Much Of Your “News” Is Actually News Something I’ve noticed more and more on television news programs is that there’s very little actual news.

It’s mostly commentary.

It seems like they spend five minutes telling you what happened and then spend 50 minutes telling you how you should feel about what happened.

Firstly, news anchors should never tell you how to feel. They can offer perspective, or clarify, or explain the impact of information, but they should never offer opinions. How much of your so-called news is actually opinion?

Secondly, instead of informed experts giving commentary, we instead see professional commentators. These are leeches who have made their entire career on having Something To Say. They have

opinions, and say their opinions in a clever way, so people keep paying them to be on shows.

They don’t inform, clarify, or explain. Instead they confuse, argue, and lie.

Next time you are watching your favorite news program, pay close attention. How much time is spent actually giving the news?

Just the news. Time it if you can. Start the timer when the news anchor begins telling you something new. Stop the timer when the anchor tells you an opinion. Stop the timer when a commentator just spouts off with opinion instead of fact.

Stop the timer when a commentator goes off topic to confuse you.

Stop the timer and just change the channel.

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Letters To The Editor Bill Would Limit Drug Costs For Medicaid We have all seen this television commercial: Joe or Jane Senior Citizen is suffering from the pain and embarrassment of some illness you have never heard of; they visit a wise and kindly doctor who prescribes a medicine whose name you will never be able to pronounce. Joe and Jane, of course, live happily ever after. No mention is made of the price of the new wonder drug for the simple reason that it is likely to cost you several months worth of social security payments.

The folks who bring you this type of promotion are the same people who sponsor the new ad attacks on H.R.3, the bill currently pending in Congress which would require Medicare officials to actively negotiate lower prices with the drug companies. Medicaid and the Veterans Administration already do this. The bill would also limit out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare patients to $2,000 per year. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that passage of such legislation would save Medicare $345 Billion in the first ten years.

The Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, despite its altruistic name, is no friend of senior citizens. It claims that reducing their price tags would drastically shrink the pool of funds available for research into the treatment and cure of a variety of diseases. However, it is a well-known fact that the drug industry spends far more on advertising and marketing than it does on product development.

No, Joe or Jane, neither BigPharma nor the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey is a friend of yours. Your real friend is the Democratic House of Representatives.

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Patriot Trump Can Make A Deal Businessman Donald Trump was famous for putting com-

Letters EditorIt will only get worse. Trump plicated deals together. To There The Congressman was one story where Trump needed to successfully buy (quietly) four different New York buildings, and then get many “variances” that were difficult to get from the zoning board in order to tear these buildings down and build one brand new office or apartment building.

Businessman Trump did those complicated deals where all the different parts of the deal had to work, or the new plan was not possible. He really, really loved those complicated deals.

So, now we read that President Trump has successfully ordered and completed without any harm to our military people the capture of the leader of ISIS. The details he shared on television included the need for our 8 helicopters to fly over air space controlled by Turkey, Russia, the Kurds, Iraq, and Syria. They then needed to accomplish the goal and fly back over the same airspace.

I can picture Trump’s generals telling him how impossible, and dangerous it was to fly over all that airspace where all those different players could shoot us down.

I can also imagine our businessman/developer President who has worked hard to establish dialogue with foreign leaders saying “Don’t worry.

We will just call up the leaders of Turkey, Russia, etc. (who he speaks with) and ask them if it is OK if we fly in and out because it is a good cause.”

To think like that is second nature to a guy who knows how to put a few “variances” together to build one brand new building where five existed before.

Yes, we really have a businessman and a patriot now as President, and it shows.

Obviously, we have needed a dealmaker in the White House for decades.

Can you imagine if this mission went sour and we had losses how the Trump-haters would started complaining?

President Trump may have risked everything if this mission failed. That’s a patriot.

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Smith Has No Spine When Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip healthcare from 23 million Americans, Chris Smith did not advocate for his constituents or wield his seniority to influence his colleagues. He released a statement and did nothing.

When Republicans passed a tax law that enriched the wealthy and punished NJ by limiting SALT deductions, Chris Smith released a statement and did nothing.

Now we have ample evidence that President Trump broke the law by soliciting foreign help in an upcoming election and abused his office by withholding military aid to a vulnerable ally unless they investigate his opponents. Trump’s rhetoric - capital punishment for whistle-blower “spies,” accusing Democrats of treason, and threatening civil war - is dangerous. Successful or wouldbe perpetrators have already mimicked his language to commit or attempt violence in El Paso, Florida, and D.C.

may try to convince millions of followers not to accept a loss in 2020. After all, he has been espousing “3-5 million illegal votes” in California since 2016 even though his own commission found no evidence. Trump is a threat to fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power, essential cornerstones of our democracy.

What has Chris Smith done about this? He cast an easy vote to release the whistle-blower complaint, issued a statement, and done nothing. Again.

Smith campaigns as “a leader you can trust.” A leader would have the courage to stand up to his own party, use his seniority, and forcefully tell his fellow Republicans that Trump must be impeached because his behavior is dangerous and unacceptable.

Instead, we’ll get the same meek effort we always get from Smith when the stakes are high: a tepid statement for political cover followed by silence until he sees which way the wind is blowing.

Greg DeLuca Robbinsville

The Veteran Whether you join the Army, Navy or Marines You serve your country as a proud American human being You go through hard basic training to meet that special day ahead The workout I get: it’s hard getting out of bed As days and weeks pass you by You mustn’t have fear or cry Show the enemy you will conquer him The training you had will make you win Got to clean my weapon for inspection Can’t let it clog up, so it can fire in any direction The time is getting closer as I know My company just got notification we must go Flying to a classified area the land was clear Watching out for snipers that could be near We must be on high alert The killer enemy can be covered with leaves and dirt Getting my rifle ready inserting my bayonet Walking through a stream my feet got wet Machine gun bullets coming straight at us We hit that ground and got mouth full of dust Our back up did arrive Kept all of us alive We drove the enemy into surrendering No more killing and a final ending Now I’m discharged, back in the states American citizen and a proud veteran that rates Seymour Berger Toms River

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Mobile Mammography Van Making Stops In Ocean County

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van returns! The mobile van will make 12 stops throughout Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties this November.

The schedule for Ocean County follows: • November 22: Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst • November 25: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood • November 26: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood In Atlantic County: • November 6: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Pleasantville • November 7: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Atlantic City • November 11: Community Food Bank, Egg Harbor Township • November 13: AtlantiCare Hospice, Egg Harbor Township • November 15: New Day Family Success Center, Galloway • November 19: John Brooks Recovery Center, Atlantic City • November 27: Atlantic County Health Services, Northfield The van will also make one stop in Cape May

County at the Cape May County Probation Department on Nov. 20.

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Santa Returns To The Ocean County Mall

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Holiday spirit has returned the Ocean County Mall and with it…Santa Claus! It was recently announced that the Santa has made his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall.

Santa arrived on November 1, 2019 and will visit until December 24, 2019.

“Visiting the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall is a fun way for families to create lasting memories and experience all the joy that the holiday season has to offer,” Erin Barbato, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We recognize the importance of sharing traditions with loved ones during the holidays and want to enable families to experience this special time with Santa that they have come to cherish each year at Ocean County Mall.”

We know everyone loves to make a visit to see Santa while doing their holiday shopping. If you want to skip those pesky lines, look for the Santa Fast Pass program at santasfastpass.com/ scheduling/ZyAswvVY:ocean-county-mall.

The mall will also host family sun events including Caring Santa and Pet Photo Nights.

Caring Santa provides children with all

spectrums of special needs and their families with the opportunity to visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Caring Santa will occur in association with Autism Speaks before mall hours on November 17 from 9:30-11 a.m. and again on December 1, 2019 between 7:30-9 a.m.

Reserve your appointment online at simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/ santa-photo-experience/stream/caring-santa--sunday-november-17th-6148672.

In addition, Pet Photo Nights will take place on November 24, 2019 at 6-7 p.m. and again on December 8, 2019 between 9-10 p.m. This is an opportunity for all members of the family, pet and human, to visit with Santa! The set receives extensive cleaning following the event to minimize potential risks to allergy sufferers.

Visit: simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall/ stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/petphotos-with-santa-6147134.

Lastly, join in on December 6, 6-8 p.m., for Santa’s Arrival Cookies and Milk Party in Center Court. Enjoy free cookies and milk for kids, holiday activities, giveaways and story time with Mrs. Claus. Visit: simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall/stream/santas-arrival-cookies-milk-party-6149721.

Brick Rotary Club To Meet

BRICK-The Rotary Club of Brick Township meets for lunch every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at Jack and Mike’s Bridge House, 979 Cedar Bridge Ave.

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Joe Pesci’s $6.5M Lavallette Home Is For Sale

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By Kimberly Bosco LAVALLETTE – Ever wonder what it would be like to visit the home of a celebrity? How about live in one?

For those of you who have $6.5 million lying around, New Jersey native and famous actor Joe Pesci’s lavish Lavallette home is now on the market. Many will recall Pesci from one of his many famous films including “Home Alone,” “Goodfellas,” and “My Cousin Vinny.”

According to Realtor.com, Pesci’s 7,219 sq. ft. home at 91 Pershing Blvd. is for sale for $6.5 million.

According to the realtor site this “Celebrity owned West Point Island Custom Contemporary waterfront home has it all.” Pesci’s

home not only boasts eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, but also a private elevator, open floor plan, a master bedroom suite that includes a private balcony, a luxury bathroom, and private office.

“This magnificent home proudly sits on the Bay and is a short bike ride to the ocean, it also stunningly blends interior and exterior to create an entertaining showplace and also offers a tranquil retreat like setting. To finish off this luxury home we have 7 additional bedrooms, 7 full baths and a beautiful patio that surrounds a heated pool with spa on a private double lot that includes a deep-water bulkhead. Nothing like this is on the market today and should not be missed!” read the description on Realtor.com.

Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair Set For November 30 TOMS RIVER – Members of the American Legion Post #129 will host its annual holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Legion Post on 2025 Church Rd.

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Meet a Holocaust Survivor

BRICK – The community is invited to attend a special presentation with Holocaust Survivor Arthur Spielman and award-winning video producer and journalist Shira Stoll on Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick (corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road).

Mr. Spielman is one of ten Holocaust survivors from Staten Island featured in Ms. Stoll’s Emmy award winning documentary “Where Life Leads You.” Parts of the documentary will be shown in which other Holocaust Survivors share their stories.

There will also be a Question and Answer session followed by light refreshments.

Ms. Stoll is a journalist at the Staten Island Advance newspaper, covering human interest and news stories in New York City. She received her master’s degree in video journalism and bachelor’s degree in photography from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

For the past two years, Ms. Stoll has been interviewing and recording the stories fifteen Holocaust survivors who live on Staten Island. Her documentary film won a 2019 New York Emmy award and a 2019 Associated Press First Place Video Award. The film also premiered on PBS, reaching more than 82,000 viewers in two days. The work is being used as a guide to teach students in the District 31 Public Schools and Catholic Schools on Staten Island the personal testimonies of the Holocaust.

You can see the stories of the survivors, including that of Arthur Spielman, at holocaust.silive.com.

There is no charge for this event which is being sponsored by the Temple Men’s Club. Reservations are requested. Temple Beth Or is a wheelchair accessible building.

For further information and to make a reservation, contact Temple Beth Or at 732458-4700 or TempleBethOr@gmail.com.

Reorganize Your Space Presentation

BRICK - Join the American Association of University Women at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 for a presentation by Elaine Fernando, owner of Organized Transitions, LLC, a home, business and estate organizing company and worldwide move manager.

Fernando will focus on the organization of closets, pantries, storage, memorabilia and photo collections. She will discuss

project management skills to achieve the life balance to allow spending time with family members while managing household and business activities.

She will provide helpful hints to make your life less stressful.

The event will be held at Willow Springs Rehabilitation Center, 1049 Burnt Tavern Road.

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State Files Complaint Against District For Mishandling AntiSemitic Incident

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – A complaint has been filed with the Monmouth County Vocational School District following an anti-Semitic incident which caused a Jewish student to transfer out of the district, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued a Finding of Probable Cause (FPC) against the Monmouth County Vocational School District over the issue, claiming that the district failed to properly address the harassment.

In June 2018, a parent filed a complaint with the DCR claiming that her daughter, a minor at the time, was subjected to unlawful discrimination based on religion at the district-run Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) high school.

According to the parent’s complaint, her daughter’s classmates targeted their anti-Semitic sentiments at her over the course of three years. She later transferred out of the school for her senior year. In an April 2018 incident, two male students wrote “I H8 JEWS” in large letters in the sand at a school-sponsored event and then shared a photo of one of them lying on the ground next to the message.

The complainant said her daughter was extremely upset by the image when she received it over text, as well as by student comments that followed. One student even suggested the picture be used as the cover for the yearbook.

The girl’s father then brought the matter of the photo and comments to the school district, which led to her being called a “snitch” by her fellow students, shunned during the school day and outside of school.

According to DCR’s investigation, the MAST high school disciplined the student involved, doling out four-day, out-ofschool suspensions on the two students responsible as well as a two-day suspension on the student who commented that the photo should be used as the yearbook cover.

But according to the complaint, that was all they did. The FPC states that “it does

not appear the school took any broader actions to discern the extent of anti-Semitic behavior at the school, or to address the reported concerns.”

“Our schools are there to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which our young people can learn and grow,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Hate and harassment have no place in our schools, and it’s ultimately the responsibility of school officials to ensure that their schools offer a learning environment that is not hostile to individuals with any particular religious background or other protected characteristics.”

The FPC notes that this incident may have been part of a “broader pattern of anti-Semitic conduct at MAST that called for broader institutional actions on the part of the school.” Thus, the complaint alleges that the school may “have not acted reasonably” under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

The mother’s complaint speaks to this, naming a few other incidents of harassment, alleging: Suring her daughter’s sophomore year, her fellow students drew swastikas on cafeteria lunch tables and on their notebooks Students publically read Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” during “read” periods in class, even though the book was not an assigned part of the curriculum A rock with the word “Adolf” written on it was placed on top of a water cooler directly behind the girl’s assigned seat in English class.

In an interview with DCR, the teacher explained that once she was made aware that the rock said “Adolf,” she disposed of it on a pile of rocks behind her classroom, but did not report the incident.

A Finding of Probable Cause does not resolve a civil rights complaint. Rather, it means the State has concluded its preliminary investigation and determined there is sufficient evidence to support a reasonable suspicion New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) has been violated.

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Combined with existing platform RBdigital, there will now be a total of 140 titles across the three platforms.

All Ocean County Library cardholders in good standing will have access to Flipster, OverDrive, and RBdigital.

Each of the three platforms contains its own unique selection of magazines.

The initial collection on Flipster will consist of 49 titles. Flipster users may download as many titles as they want, and re-download as often as they would like. Weekly magazines check out for two days; monthly issues for one week. Customers can log in to Flipster using their library card number.

The initial collection on OverDrive will consist of 50 titles. Magazine checkouts will not count towards a customer’s five checkout limit.

Magazines check out for 14 days and renewals are available. Back issues (from the date of the Ocean County Library’s subscription) will be available. Customers log in to OverDrive using their library card number.

RBdigital now has 41 active subscriptions.

Current issues of Macworld and TVyNovelas can now be found on OverDrive. Current issues of National Geographic Kids, Vogue, and Wired can now be found on Flipster.

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Church of Epiphany To Hold Wellness Screening

BRICK - The Church of Epiphany will hold a wellness screening on Wednesday Nov. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 615 Thiele Rd. The free screening will be provided by Hackensack Meridian Health and will include blood

pressure, cholesterol, glucose, stroke risk assessment, BMI, and pulse. No fasting is required.

Stop by and get your numbers checked. For additional information call 732-458-0220 or visit churchofepiphany.org

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Carbuncles usually develop on parts of the body that have the most hair but are not limited to those areas. They are most often caused by staph infections, when bacteria enter the skin via hair follicles or other opening. Because carbuncles are bacterial, they can spread to others through skin-to-skin contact, so they should be kept covered with clean bandages until they heal. Carbuncles should be allowed to drain on their own because squeezing can cause scarring and spread the infection further.

Carbuncles are associated with older age, obesity, poor hygiene, and poor overall health. Carbuncles also can occur in healthy, fit, younger people, especially those who live together in group settings such as college dorms and share items such as bed linens, towels, or clothing. If you have concerns about your skin or notice any unusual changes in its condition, consider professional attention. Our dermatologists provide patients with the highest level of care and dedication to effectively treating skin conditions.

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Disgusting Tricks in Your Treats!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As Halloween has passed us by, a lot of parents plan special outings and trickor-treating events for the kids. I used to do that too, even decorating the house a little bit but today, I’m not really fond of skeletons and morbid spiders and whatnot.

Speaking of whatnot, you already know how much I despise the pushing of unnecessary, toxic chemicals on us, right? But there’s something even more revolting.

It’s the government handbook called, “The Food Defect Action Levels.” This guidebook spells out exactly how much mold, rat hair, maggots, parasites and bug parts can go into our food. It’s shocking how generous these limits are!

If you just want to eat your food and keep your head in the sand, here’s your cue to stop reading me and turn to the comic section. If you have a morbid curiosity of what the FDA shamelessly allows us to eat then read on.

One peanut butter sandwich (approx. 100 grams of peanut butter) could have 30 or more pieces of insect parts on it. (Now I know that is gross, and I also know that no amount of jelly will allow you to unsee that visual so I’m sorry I’ve messed with your brain! FYI, the jelly drama is about to get worse.)

Carmine. Carmine is a lovely word to use, it flows off the tongue so beautifully, but it comes from boiling up some beetles.

It’s a beautiful red dye, that adds color to some popular brands of red/purple jelly and frosting. I warned you it was going to get worse! Carmine is found in millions of different foods, candies and especially

lipsticks. You may see it as 75470 or E129, or the most deceptive of all, “natural red 4.” These are all code for carmine. Starbucks was pressured to get rid of the buggy colorant from their beautiful Strawberry Frappaccino.

Cockroaches. The FDA approves of cockroach and other bug parts in chocolate bars and liquours. The FDA lets them put on average 60 insect pieces into every 100 grams of chocolate! This is considered safe for consumption by the FDA. Egad!

Remember these bugs carry pathogens such as salmonella, E Coli and Listeria.

Gelatin. Gelatin is a tasteless compound (actually a protein) that is used to thicken candy, and also lots of foods and drinks. It comes specifically from prolonged boiling of animal parts like skin, bones, connective tissue and cartilage. It is usually pork derived, but can also come from pigs, chicken, cows and fish.

Shellac. Shellac is a resin that is excreted by the female lac bug. The bug poop is processed and dissolved in alcohol which then makes it a liquid shellac, which can then be used as a food glaze or dye. You’ll find it on gobs of candy including candy corn, Raisinets, Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, Sugar Babies and jelly beans. It’s used widely in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industry.

These additives are not considered “unsafe,” however they are gross, unnecessary additives that should not be so rampant in our food supply. The FDA should reduce the acceptable allowances and closely regulate food makers so we don’t have to eat so many nauseating things!

(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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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Candidate Accuses Congressman Of Electioneering

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A candidate who suffered a loss in the election has accused a local congressman of swaying voters at a polling place.

Councilman James Fozman told media outlets that Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) was electioneering at the Greenbriar Clubhouse, which was a voting location. Fozman accused him of impacting the election.

When asked for comment to elaborate on these claims, Fozman said he did not have a comment until the complaints filed with the Board of Elections are addressed.

Anthony DeAngelo, a spokesman for Kim, said that Fozman’s claims are without merit.

“We were invited by the folks at Greenbriar back in March to speak to residents about the costs of healthcare,” DeAngelo said. “(The talk) was about lowering the costs of prescription drugs.”

The talk was in a separate room from where the voting booths were, he said.

During the event, Kim did not talk about any campaign and did not endorse anyone, he said.

There were no local candidates in the room as far as they knew.

Fozman claimed Kim violated Titles 19:34-6 and 19:34-15, but did not explain specifically what was violated.

Title 19:34-6 is: “If a person shall on election day tamper, deface or interfere with any polling booth or obstruct the entrance to any polling place, or obstruct or interfere with any voter, or loiter in or near the polling place, or, with the purpose to obstruct or interfere with any voter or to unduly delay other voters from voting, spend an inordinate amount of time in the polling booth, or do any electioneering within any polling place or within one hundred feet thereof, he shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree.”

Title 19:34-15 is: “If a person shall distribute or display any circular or printed matter or offer any suggestion or solicit any support for any candidate, party or public question within the polling place or room or within a distance of one hundred feet of the outside entrance to such polling place or room, he shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.”

The Office of the Attorney General stated that they will not comment.

The Ocean County Board of Elections did not return a call for comment.

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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Kumon Math and Reading Center Honors Local Students, Promotes At-Home Education Over Holidays

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Kumon Math and Reading Center of Brick honored the academic successes of local students at a recent ceremony on Sept.

25. These students were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and significant academic improvements.

“At Kumon, we believe children have unlimited potential to succeed,” said Kumon Director, Elizabeth Starr-Norman. “My goal is to help each child develop strong academic skills, a love of learning and the confidence to excel beyond the classroom.”

Kumon Math and Reading Center helps students perform above their grade level by going beyond simply tutoring. Kumon helps develop critical thinking skills through carefully crafted math and reading curriculum. Preschool to high school aged children throughout the United States are developing advanced skills and confidence through Kumon’s Method of Learning.

In addition, Kumon encourages learning even over the holiday break.

“The holidays are a great time for families to take a break from the hectic school schedule, but that doesn’t mean children should stop learning altogether,” said Elizabeth.

“There are many ways to incorporate a few educational activities that will encourage learning and promote screen-free entertainment, while enjoying quality family time.”

Kumon suggests the following activities to keep the educational opportunities flowing over the holiday season: • Baking: From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking.

• Meteorology: Have your child research and collect data on how many times it has

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• Recipes: Have your child help in the creation of your holiday menu by finding recipes in a cookbook. They can practice their math skills comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store.

• Travel: Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver or black cars.

• Reading: Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix-up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fireplace, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car.

• Present wrapping: Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed.

• Family: Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest into learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories.

Keeping your child’s brain active over the holiday season will help to make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one.

For information about Kumon or to schedule a free placement test, call 732-206-3400 or email brick_nj@ikumon.com. Class hours are: Monday/Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday/Friday from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

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By Chris Lundy, Kimberly Bosco, and Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – There were only a few interesting surprises from the election on Nov. 5.

It’s no secret that Ocean County is generally a Republican stronghold, except in the northern section. In fact, some races were only between Republicans and independents, with no Democrats filing to run at all.

What follows are the results of most local contested elections. These results still need to be confirmed by the county before they are official.

County Election Incumbents defended their monopoly on the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

John “Jack” Kelly won 72,867 votes and Virginia “Ginny” Haines won 72,573 votes.

They were challenged unsuccessfully by Democrats Jean Czarkowski, 38,809 votes, and David Wright, 36,200 votes; as well as Libertarian Daniel Valentine, 2,109 votes.

There were 115 write-ins.

In the Sheriff’s race, incumbent Republican Michael Mastronardy bested Democrat Gene Davis, 79,294 votes to 34,128. There were 84 write-in votes.

Barnegat Township Albert Bille (R) took home the majority with 2,889 votes, winning another three-year term on the Township Committee. Democratic candidate Peg Houle ran a strong race but won only 43 percent, 2,229 votes.

Bille’s reelection will make 2020 his tenth year on the governing body.

Barnegat School Board Newcomers took home the victory on the Barnegat Board of Education.

Richard Quelch, Robert Sawicki, and Sean O’Brien – campaigning to be the “new voice” of Barnegat’s Board of Education – ousted two incumbents in this election including board president Scott Sarno.

Quelch won 1,619 votes; Sawicki won 1,644; and O’Brien won 1,919. It was a big win for the trio, who ran against five other candidates for three, three-year terms on the board.

Beachwood In Beachwood, Republican Ronald Roma won another four years over challenger, independent Glen Kelly.

Roma won with 1,483 votes and Kelly received

499 votes. There were 10 write-in votes.

Republicans maintained their spots on the council as well. Gerald LaCrosse won 1,478 votes and Edward Zakar won 1,422 votes. The independents, Sheila Burke-Jaccoud and Todd Dexter, won 469 and 471 votes respectively.

There were 11 write-in votes.

Berkeley Incumbent Republican Carmen Amato won 9,681 votes and another four years as mayor. He was challenged by Democrat Laura Shaw, who received 2,505 votes. There were five write-ins.

Three, three-year spots on the council were also on the ballot. Republicans John Bacchione, 8,815 votes, Thomas Grosse, 8,722 votes, and Keith Buscio, 8,599 votes, were re-elected to their positions.

They bested Democrats Heather Walsh, 2,927 votes, Mario Ciasulli, 2,844 votes, and Joshua Eckersley, 2,815 votes. There were 6 write-ins.

Berkeley and Central Schools The Berkeley Township School District oversees the elementary district.

Voters chose Michele Shedlock, 5,275 votes, Edward Cammarato, 5,186 votes, and Stephen Pellecchia, 3,727 votes. These three are incumbents.

Narrowly missing a spot was Alicia Green with 3,545 votes. There were 26 write-ins.

The Central Regional School District oversees the middle and high school, and is made up of residents of Berkeley, Ocean Gate, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Island Heights.

In Central Regional, the three incumbents won: Lou Tuminaro got 4,958 votes; Denise Pavone-Wilson got 5,469 votes; and Ralph Frulio got 5,084 votes.

They had been challenged by Jennifer Lewis, who received 2,574 votes. There were 50 write-ins.

Lacey Township Both incumbents took home the win, bringing in nearly double the votes of their competitors.

Republicans Steven Kennis and Peter Curatolo won 3,958 and 3,836 votes, respectively, securing three-year terms on the Township Committee.

Democratic candidates Edward “Ted” Kownacki and Erik Mazur received 1,944 and 1,898 votes, respectively.

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Continued From Page 20 long-time board member Linda Downing secured another three-year term, alongside Donna McAvoy and Edward Scanlon.

It was a close race for all eight candidates, but ultimately Downing came out on top with 2,145 votes and McAvoy and Scanlon followed behind with 1,982 and 1,973 votes, respectively.

The other candidates’ votes were tallied at: Sonia Marchitello, 1,756 votes; Shawn Giordano (incumbent), 1,908 votes; Gavin Rozzi, 1,769 votes; Salvatore Armato, 1,783 votes; Ashley Larsen, 1,131 votes.

Jackson School Board Incumbents Michael Walsh and Thomas J. Colucci retained their board seats for three-year terms during the Nov. 5 general election.

Three candidates were seeking two seats on the Board this year. Challenging the incumbents was Selene Haskins.

Walsh received the top vote count of 4,487 representing 26.2% of the vote. He is a retired school administrator/teacher/coach who is completing his first term on the board.

Thomas Colucci received 3,651 votes and 32.5% of the vote. He is an airline pilot and has served on the board for the last six years.

Haskins currently serves as an outreach minister in Berkeley Township. She received 2,951 votes and 26.2% of the vote in her first foray as a candidate for the board. She is also the CEO of Scars to Stars Inc. an organization which focuses on youth/adults who have been victimized.

Manchester Residents have chosen Robert Hudak to remain on the Manchester Township Council for a one-year unexpired term.

On election day, Hudak won out against competitor Bill Peck, a self-proclaimed “Veteran To Serve Manchester.”

Hudak made out with more than 57 percent of the votes, with a winning 4,399 votes. Peck lost by just over a thousand, coming in at 3,251 votes.

Although Hudak and Peck were the only two candidates running for the single council seat, there were 21 write-in votes on election day.

For the Manchester Township Board of Education, the winners were Daniel Staples and Gayle Mount. This win ousted board incumbent Jacalyn Bermudez.

The following are the results for each candidate: Daniel Staples: 3,583 votes (29.6 percent) Gayle Mount: 3,047 votes (25.2 percent) Jacalyn Bermudez: 2,442 votes (20.2 percent) Sarita Dodd: 3,016 votes (25 percent) Ocean Gate Voters were asked to vote for two people for three-year terms on the Borough Council. They chose Joella Nicastro, 269 votes, and Robert Livingston, 282 votes.

Independent Rich Russell received 153 votes.

There were 12 write-ins.

South Toms River In South Toms River, two Republicans were voted in. Incumbent Republican Tanya Mosley won 359 votes, and her running mate Thomas Rolzhausen won 339 votes.

The Brick Times, November 16, 2019, Page 21 Incumbent Democrat Richard Applegate received 197 votes and his running mate Joseph Principato Jr. received 194 votes. There was 1 write-in.

Toms River Taxes, development, and way of life are the biggest issues in this town, and residents told politicians how they felt about that by electing Maurice “Mo” Hill as mayor for the next four years.

Hill had 12 years as a member of the Township Council. Even when he sought the mayoral spot, he had to fight two other Republicans in the primary. Then, he and Democrat Jonathan Petro fought a very bitter race this year which came down to the wire.

In a very Republican county, this was one race that was too close to call even as the results started coming in. Hill narrowly won 11,135 votes to Petro’s 10,870. There were 58 write-ins.

The political stakes were high for this election. In fact, it was one of the few in the overly Republican country worth watching. Currently, there are two Democrats on the seven-member Township Council with a Republican mayor.

The Township Council will remain in Republican control.

Hill ran with Republicans Matt Lotano, a principal in the commercial Lotano Development Corporation; Josh Kopp, a veteran and director of Kopp Electric Company; and former Councilman Kevin Geoghegan, a retired Toms River Police Officer and member of EMS and fire departments.

Interestingly, the Republicans had more of a margin of victory on the council. All three council candidates received more votes than the mayoral candidate. Lotano received 12,112 votes; Kopp received 11,609 votes; and Geoghegan received 11,612 votes.

Petro is a managing partner in the law office of Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks in Toms River.

Petro ran with Democrats Michele Williams, a Toms River school board member and former principal at St. Joseph Grade School (9,187 votes); Karin K. Sage, an attorney and shareholder on the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. in Woodbridge (9,039 votes); and Drew Boyle, a math teacher in Brick (9,040 votes).

There were 39 write-in votes.

Toms River Schools The Toms River Regional School District has members from each of its sending districts, including Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River.

In Toms River, there were an incredible six candidates for one, three-year position. Kathleen Eagan was the top vote-getter in this crowded field, with 5,728 votes.

Lisa Natale-Contessa received 4,905 votes; Jeffrey Dingsor received 2,055 votes; Sean Monahan received 1,892 votes; Brian Quinn received 862 votes; and Wendell Ferandos received 464 votes.

In Beachwood, Alex Mizenko narrowly bested Melissa Morrison 734 votes to 721. There were 8 write-in votes.

Pine Beach also had a close race, where Kevin Kidney received 269 votes to Anthony Trump’s 267. There were three write-in votes. Those three write-ins could impact the results.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 16 - NOV 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It is possible that a partner or loved one will not agree with your business or financial decisions in the early part of the week. Back up your plans with concrete evidence based on past performance and traditions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The more you learn, the more you earn. Apply your spare time to studying a subject that is germane to your career. Make use of your research skills in the week ahead, even if friends interrupt your investigations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The friends you make on the job or in the workplace could influence your thinking. In the week to come, you might be inspired to try something new.

Group dynamics could play a large part in your daily routines.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your partner might be preoccupied with a pet project or perhaps will become passionate about achieving a longheld ambition. You can support them, celebrate every small triumph, and offer consolation if plans go astray in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may become more conscious of your public or social standing and pay more attention to appearances in the upcoming week. Put some effort into beautifying your corner of the world. Neighbors will notice your efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could develop as this week unfolds. Your partner or a close friend distract you a bit with unrealizable goals. Focus on the job at hand and something worthwhile will be accomplished.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You and a partner might not always be on the same wavelength in the upcoming week, but you can still be helpful teammates. Try to focus on the facts and avoid muddled thinking. You can’t outfox the fox.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep a smile on your face in the beginning of the week and you may win over new friends or receive an invitation to join a club or group. You may need to study hard to understand weighty concepts and terminology.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on staying within budgetary boundaries by looking for sales and buying only what you need. Your occupational ambitions could come to fruition this week if you are a team player and willing to participate in group roundtables.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more organized and self-disciplined you are in the week ahead, the more likely you’ll realize your ambitions. Intense focus on the task at hand and attentiveness to the rules may be required to make your dreams come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It isn’t necessary to reinvent the wheel. Your novel ideas may already be outlined in textbooks or reviewed online. Do some homework. You can rely on the lessons of the past as guideposts to get you through the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might seesaw between being sensible and being a spendthrift in the week ahead. You might make impulsive purchases that seem frivolous at the time but could come in handy just when they are needed.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fish Fillets Make It Quick And Easy To Move Your Grilling Indoors

By Wolfgang Puck

Many people refer to the Labor Day weekend, now more than two months past, as the unofficial end of summer grilling season.

But those of us who love to grill know that you can’t stop just because you’ve turned the calendar page.

There are diehards, of course, who brave the elements to continue grilling outdoors.

I’ve even known of people who protect their food and themselves with an umbrella in the pouring rain to keep practicing their favorite cooking method, regardless of the fact that they’ll trudge back indoors soaking wet and saturated with smoke-but feeling happy that their food still turned out perfect.

I prefer an easier approach. When I want to grill food indoors at home, I like to use of a ridged grill, whether a countertop one that’s electrically heated or a simpler model that you heat up right over a burner on your stove. When preheated before food is placed on it, the pan produces flavorful seared markings very similar to those you get from an outdoor grill.

You may not get the exact same tastes, of course, because you’ll lack the scent that comes from fat and juices dripping onto hot coals or gas-heated lava rocks beneath an outdoor grill’s cooking grid. But, especially if you start with a recipe full of lively seasonings, you won’t notice a big difference between the results of outdoor and indoor grilling.

That said, there are other important points to bear in mind. First, I make sure to use a ridged grill with a nonstick surface, so you won’t have to grease or spray it before putting food on. More importantly, I prefer to prepare items that cook quickly, because the high-heat method will still fill the kitchen with very fragrant scents and some smoke - so you don’t want the cooking to go one for too long. (Be sure to turn on your kitchen fan and crack open a window as well, so you won’t set off any smoke alarms!)

For an example of a recipe that fulfills these requirements perfectly, I hope you’ll try my Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles. It bursts with bright flavors, and the swordfish steaks (you can also use other mild-tasting fish like halibut or yellowtail tuna) cook in little more than 10 minutes. No wonder it became one of the most popular recipes I used when I first began demonstrating my own reversible electric grill/griddle years ago on the Home Shopping Network. (You could also make it with a hinged electric

countertop grill, which cooks from both sides at once, cutting the cooking time in half.)

Serve the fish with a rice pilaf and your favorite tomato salsa. Then close your eyes and imagine you’re dining outdoors!

Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles Serves 4 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 3 medium limes Grated zest of 1 medium lime 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 small fresh serrano chiles, or 1 large jalapeño, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined and finely chopped 1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 swordfish steaks, each about 6 ounces (185 g) and 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a large sealable food-storage bag, combine the olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro, ginger and sugar.

Seal the bag and gently shake to combine the ingredients.

Trim the skin and any traces of connective tissue from the sides of the swordfish steaks. If you like, carefully cut out the darker red areas of meat, known as the bloodlines, which have a slightly stronger flavor that some people do not like.

Open the bag and put the swordfish fillets inside with the marinade. Seal the bag, eliminating any air, and gently move the swordfish fillets to coat them evenly. Put the bag inside a pan or shallow bowl large enough to hold it comfortably. Place in the refrigerator and leave the swordfish to marinate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, turning the bag over occasionally.

Over high heat, preheat a nonstick ridged electric indoor grill or stovetop grill pan.

Meanwhile, remove the swordfish steaks from the marinade and pat off excess moisture with paper towels without wiping off the pieces of zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro and ginger. Season the swordfish steaks on both sides with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Cook them undisturbed, turning them once, until well seared and cooked through to a temperature of 145 F (63 C) on an instant-read thermometer carefully inserted into the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

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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