2019-11-30 - The Brick Times

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—Photo courtesy the Lacey Food Bank (Above) Lacey Food Bank volunteers take a break from stocking shelves and packing bags to pose for a photo during the last collection from the Food Bank’s Dee Road Halloween Cemetery event hosted by Donald Bucci that brought in numerous food donations in October.

By Bob Vosseller N EW J E R SE Y – Hu nger k nows no season, but often the month of November is a time to focus on the hungry, given the holiday of Thanksgiving and its abundant feast.

T he Com mu nit y Foodbank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is holding several large-scale turkey distributions this month to help lo-

cal soup kitchens and food pantries provide community members throughout the state w it h T ha n k sg iv i ng me als , sa id Mega n A n n e c c h i a r ic o, a n Account Coordinator for BML Public Relations whose client is the food bank.

“Close to 900,000 people in New Jersey do not know if they have enough food to

feed themselves and t hei r fa m ilies each day. CFBNJ, New Jersey’s largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization, partners annually with more than 1,000 organizations in New Jersey Communities to help share the joy of the holiday season with those who might otherwise go without a Thanksgiving meal,”

Annecchiarico said.

CFBNJ is expected to distribute more than 25,000 turkeys and roasters at 10 locat ion s t h roug hout New Je r s ey. O rg a nizations that have placed holiday orders with the Food Ban k will visit the designated pick-up sites closest to them to get roasters and f rozen (Hunger - See Page 4)

Adult Pot Use Could Be On 2020 Ballot

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – After failing to muster the votes in the State Legislature, lawmakers are trying to have the general public vote on marijuana legalization.

Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Nicholas Scutari, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a joint statement announcing the introduction of legislation that, if passed, would put a referendum on the 2020 ballot

to legalize adult use of marijuana in New Jersey.

“This initiative will bring cannabis out of the underground so that it can be controlled to ensure a safe product, strictly regulated to limit use to adults and have sales subjected to the sales tax,” the statement read. “We will have the Legislature vote on the plan during the current legislative session and expect the proposal to be on the ballot in 2020, when voter turnout will be maximized (Ballot - See Page 6)

| November 30, 2019

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK-Acting Superintendent of Schools Sean Cranston read prepared comments during a recent Board of Education meeting about the October 22 shooting that occurred near Brick Memorial High School after school let out.

(A 16-year old student who sustained a shoulder injury was not the intended victim, Brick Police Chief James Riccio said days after the event).

“It created a highly sensitive and stressful situation for our students, our parents, and our staff,” Cranston said. “The protocols that were enacted enabled us to coordinate an organized, orderly and efficient response.”

Cranston thanked the school staff, police department and township government for coming together and anticipating the needs of the students, their families and staff as the situation evolved and eventually resolved when an individual was arrested.

(Shooting - See Page 7)

Bayside Park Scheduled For Reconstruction

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Bayside Park, located opposite Brick Beach 3 on the barrier island, has been in a rundown condition since it was flooded and damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

The park is next in line for a reconstruction, so during a recent Township Council meeting, the governing body awarded a bid for improvements to Precise Construction of Freehold in the amount of $722,022.

The project would include the reconstruction of the boardwalk there, age specific playground improvements, shade structures, concrete paver patio areas and walkways, lighting, security camera infrastructure, electrical improvements, an irrigation system, (Bayside - See Page 5)

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Hunger:

Continued From Page 1 turkeys, which they will each distribute on their own schedules.

The FoodBank works with more than 1,000 of these par t ners year-round, providing the food that enables them to serve neighbors in need in their communities.

“Our community partners are the boots on the ground that help us feed struggling families and make a local impact on hunger,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO of the FoodBank. “During the holidays, they allow us to share the joy of the season with those who might otherwise go without a Thanksgiving meal.”

As to how big of an issue hunger is in New Jersey and at the Jersey shore in particular, “studies show one in 10 people are “food insecure” in New Jersey meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from,” Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno said.

Fulfill was formerly known as the Food Bank of Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Guadagno added, “of that number, one in seven are children. In Monmouth and Ocean Counties, for example, that means 136,000 people go to bed hungry and 50,000 of them are children.”

“We always see an increase in donations about this time of year, thankfully. But it is never enough to fill the need. Our Students Change Hunger campaign and

our Fill-A-Truck campaign are just two of the hundreds of ways people can help through their schools or at their grocery stores. They can donate directly on line at Fulfillnj.org,” Guadagno said.

“Fulfill is one of the 10 best charities in New Jersey according to Charity Navigator, and we are proud to be named one of the best for 10 years in a row. Every dollar means three meals for our neighbors. At Fulfill, $.96 of every dollar goes directly to food. So, we appreciate both funds and food,” Guadagno said.

Fulfill has a Thanksgiving wish list which includes the most needed items of the year. Donations of manual can openers would be appreciated and non-perishables of low sodium cans of green beans, corn, mixed vegetables, yams, cranberry sauce, boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, gravy, canned soup and broth, pie crust and cornbread mixes.

Donations of perishables sought include frozen turkeys, turkey and chicken breasts.

Members of the Lacey Food Bank have been keeping busy with a variety of food gathering projects. Local Cub Scouts from Pack 35 were assisting them on Nov. 9 to pick up non-perishable food donations that went directly to the Lacey Food Bank.

“This is one of our key collections as we approach Thanksgiving and the cold winter season,” Laura Caroccia, the food bank’s director said.

The Lacey Food Bank also received

assistance and support from the Rotary Club of Forked River who held their annual food drive on Nov. 23 at the parking lot of the Walmart store on Route 9 in Lanoka Harbor.

“My personal com mit ment to the Lacey Food Bank is working toward eliminating the food insecurity that our own Lacey families and especially the children face day in and day out. To do that, we must not only provide healthy, nutritious family and child-friendly foods and snacks but also work together as a community to provide the means and support to break the cycle of hunger, vis-à-vis education and partnerships,” Caroccia said.

Caroccia said, “as the temperatures cool, many find themselves having to choose between paying a heating bill or buying groceries. Food drives such as Scouting for Food and the Rotary Thanksgiving Drive come at a time when the demand for food increases and we are so thankful for their donations.”

“Going into the winter, the need for warm and filling foods are our top priority and we are lucky to have so many community, business and school groups that will add to our pantry. To put our needs in perspective, with more 240 families - that’s more than 600 people - currently on our client list we need nearly 500 cans of soup a month to give each family just two cans of soup in their monthly food bag,” Caroccia said.

“We have added extra storekeeper hours

by opening on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon not only to accept donations but also to be available for emergency food needs,” Caroccia said.

While state, county and municipal organizations take on large scale hunger needs, a family in Howell is doing what they can for the second year in a row to help feed the hungry through Thanksgiving food baskets.

The goal of Grayson, Reagan, Mindy and Ryan Musillo is to amass enough donated food items to make baskets for local families in need.

Mindy Musillo said, “we started our collection last year after being inspired by a fellow teacher of mine from Manalapan, Jamie Bruno. I wanted to try and help make this possible for other people who may need a little extra support. It was also very important to me to have my children aware of how fortunate our family is and the importance of helping others.

“Last year with the help of friends, neighbors and com munit y members we were able to create and deliver 25 baskets. This year we have over 40 families,” Mindy Musillo said.

Musillo added, “ the suppor t f rom people around us - both those we know and others who have helped from the Howell community - has been amazing.

The people receiving the baskets have been beyond grateful and thankful that they will be able to have a Thanksgiving dinner with their family and friends.”

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Continued From Page 1 landscaping and other site improvements to the existing park area, said Councilman Art Halloran.

Bid notices were provided to 57 prospective bidders, and 14 of them requested bid packages. Four bids were received with prices ranging from the low bid of $722,022 to $892,860, he added.

The council passed a second resolution for Bayside Park improvements that authorizes the award of bid for the boardwalk reconstruction portion of the project to Albert Marine Construction of Waretown in the amount of $84,690.

The company would remove and dispose of the existing boardwalk frame and foundation, and would construct 1,800 square feet of pile-supported composite boardwalk and site restoration.

Bid notices were provided to 38 prospective bidders, and 13 requested bid packages, said Councilwoman Heather deJong.

Six bids were received with prices ranging from $84,690 to $290,000, she said.

Mayor John G. Ducey said a pre-constr uction meeting was scheduled for early December for the reconstruction, and the park should be completed in the days before Memorial Day 2020.

During the council meeting, the governing body passed a resolution to insert some $1 million in additional money from a NJDEP Green Acres Grant for the

—Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn

Bayside Park is in need of reconstruction. multi-park improvement project that includes the reconstruction of Bayside Park and some of the reconstruction costs associated with the completed Bernie Cooke Park, which had a ribbon cutting in May 2019, and Birchwood Park, AKA Hank Waltonowski Park, which had a ribbon-cutting in November 2019.

The park improvements cost an average of $1 million each, said Business Administrator Joanne Bergin during the council meeting.

“The grants are reimbursement grants,

so you go forward with your projects and you submit for applications to help offset that,” she said.

This is the second $1 million Green Acres Grant awarded to Brick Township for park improvements, Bergin added.

In other news, Mayor John G. Ducey said he is looking for resumes and/or letters of interest from residents who would like to volunteer for boards and commissions, including the Housing Authority, Sustainable Brick, Board of Adjustment, Property Maintenance

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Resumes or letters of interest may be emailed to: mayor@bricktownship.net.

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Ballot:

Continued From Page 1 for the national election. We are confident it will be approved by the Senate, the Assembly and the voters.”

As of right now, the text on the ballot would read “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis?’ Only adults at least 21 years of age could use cannabis.

The State commission created to oversee the State’s medical cannabis program would also oversee the new, personal use cannabis market. Retail sales of cannabis products in this new market would be subject to the State’s sales tax, and no other form of tax.”

Sweeney and Scutari characterized the marijuana issue as a debate of social justice and conscience.

Gov. Phil Murphy, who had legalization as a campaign promise, agreed.

“My belief that our current marijuana laws have failed every test of social justice and that the right course is to legalize its use

by adults has not changed,” he said. “I am disappointed that we are not able to get this done legislatively and that our failed status quo - which sends roughly 600 people to jail a week for possession, the majority of them people of color - will continue.

However, I have faith that the people of New Jersey will put us on the right side of history when they vote next November.”

Although Colorado is usually the state most people look at when seeing what impacts legalization has, it is not the only state where it’s legal. According to Business Insider, the following states also have adult recreational marijuana: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Illinois, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine and Alaska.

Criticism Earlier, state lawmakers tried to get legalization passed, but it was unpopular.

A vote was planned for a package of bills that would legalize adult use marijuana, expunge records of people charged with possession of up to 5 pounds, and expand medicinal marijuana use.

Retiring Ocean County Sheriff ’s Dept.

Officer To Be Missed

TOMS RIVER – Longtime Ocean County Sheriff’s Dept. Officer Lora Parlapiano is retiring.

Ocean County Surrogate Jeff Moran and County Clerk Scott Colabella joined with staff members recently in wishing Lora

the very best in retirement.

The Courthouse family will miss Lora’s smiling face and friendly personality as she served them well as part of the Sheriff’s officers security team at the 118 Washington St. entry at the Courthouse.

However, when Democrat leaders were trying to find out how much support there was, they came up short on definite “yes” votes. Sweeney said during a press conference back then that they decided not to put it up to vote because it would be defeated.

So instead they pushed “pause” on it, so they could work to get more support. He also noted during that press conference that if it was on the ballot in November of 2019, it wouldn’t do well because it was not a presidential election and not as many people would vote.

However, some people feel that by tying the more popular expungement bill to the less popular recreational vote, it doomed the expungement bill.

When Murphy Tweeted his support of a 2020 referendum, a slew of Twitter users said he could push for expungement now if he was really concerned with social justice.

Instead, 600 arrests a week will continue to happen for another year.

Expungement would help people who have minor offenses have a more productive future, Sen. Robert Singer (R-30th) told a

group at an affordable housing assembly in Lakewood earlier this year. “Too many young lives have been ruined for having a small amount of marijuana.”

Even if the legislature is torn on recreational marijuana, they should still move forward with the expungement of people’s record, he had said.

“Expungement is a separate bill that we still intend to do,” a spokesman for the state Democrats said.

Sold Locally?

Even if the “reefer-endum” passes, it would likely face opposition in some towns. Municipalities can control where certain businesses operate. For example, they can zone certain areas for industrial use, away from residences.

Several governing bodies of local towns, like Berkeley, have already made it illegal to sell recreational marijuana within town limits.

A move like this was tabled in Toms River because, officials said, any statewide law would supersede local. Therefore, they were waiting to see what form it took on the state level so they could respond.

Brick Elks Lodge To Host Christmas Party BRICK – Members and guests of Brick Elks Lodge #2151 are invited to a Christmas Party from 7 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the lodge located at 2491 Hooper Ave. Tickets are $20 each and includes a roast beef dinner and dessert.

Music presented by the On the Rocks Band will be part of the fun.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Elyse Russo at 732-644-6273, Jackie Holt at 732618-8396, Loisa Halligan at 732-703-5889 and Sheri Maydan at 732-674-8148.

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Shooting:

Continued From Page 1 Susan McNamara explained the timeline of the shooting.

After school hours, the injured student and one other student were let back into the school by their friend, who immediately found a teacher to help the injured student, and 911 was called, she said.

McNamara said the student who opened the door did so to aid their friend who was injured, which she said was an empathetic thing that “just about any child would do if they saw their friend was injured.”

The school was not yet in lockdown when the injured student was allowed back into the school, she added. The school went into lockdown as soon as they found out why the child was in the building.

During public comment resident Raymond Mann said he came to the meeting to discuss the October 22 event and thanked Cranston for “opening the door for me...for a couple of personal things that would be nice to share.”

His son, who is a freshman and a member of the cross-country team at Brick Memorial High School, was out by the bleachers with his teammates getting ready for practice when “things began to happen,” Mann said.

His son called him to say there was a possible shooting near the school and the team was going back into the building for a lockdown. Mann said a feeling of “helplessness and hopelessness came over me.”

Mann, who is a teacher in the Lakewood district, said he has practiced lockdowns, shelter in place and active shooter drills “countless times over the past 19 years, but

The Brick Times, November 30, 2019, Page 7 I never thought that my son...would have to experience an actual real-life event like they did last month.”

He said he wanted to personally thank the faculty and staff at the high school and at Veterans Memorial Middle School and the police officers that assisted in the event.

“I felt the response during and after the incident was done to the best of the ability of all involved, but I also like to thank my son’s cross-country coach, Mr. (Paul) Roebuck, the girls’ cross country coach, Mr. (Patrick) O’Donnell, the principal, Mr. (Jonathan) Barresi, and Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, all of whom were with the students while they were on lockdown in the auditorium,” Mann said. “Thank you for keeping our children safe and calm during such a chaotic event.”

Also during public comment, the mother of a Lanes Mill Elementary School student told the board members she was shocked when she found out about the shooting, and said she is concerned about gang activity at the high school.

“Is there any investigation going on with that?” she asked. “Does the school investigate these things?”

Board Attorney Ben Montenegro said the administration can’t comment on any particular student, but said the police are fully involved in everything that took place.

McNamara said the district is confident that police efforts will “result in a conclusion with which everyone will be satisfied.”

Since the shooting, the township police department has made some 40 arrests, mostly for drug and shoplifting charges.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Brick High School.

Local Wawa Hotspot For Illegal Activity, Sting Yields Four Arrests

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – After residents complained about regular suspicious activity at a local Wawa, Brick Police cracked down, arresting four on theft and drug charges.

The Brick Police Selective Enforcement Team and Drug Enforcement Unit teamed up to conduct a sting centered on the Wawa at 116 Brick Blvd. after residents complained of illegal activity there.

The sting resulted in the following four arrests on Nov. 8: • 36-year old Michael Butler of Brick: Charged with theft and burglary when offi cers watched him open the unlocked driver’s door of an unoccupied vehicle at the Wawa and remove property.

• 37-year old Ryan Kemble of Berkeley Twp.: Charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and being under the influence

of a controlled dangerous substance when officers observed him smoking marijuana while parked in the Wawa parking lot.

• 34-year old Sean Provenzano of Wanakue, NJ: Charged with shoplifting when officers saw him put items into his pockets and exit the Wawa without paying.

• 51-year old Jason Puzio of Brick: Charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, specifi cally oxycodone, when officers observed him engaging in suspicious activity, ultimately leading to a motor vehicle stop. K-9 Sergeant Paul Catalina and his K-9 partner Duke assisted in the investigation.

The Brick Police Department stated that they are “committed to addressing reports of criminal activity and any behavior which disrupts the quality of life of our residents and those who visit and work here.”

CLARIFICATION In the Nov. 23 story “Safety Discussed After Fight On Bus,” one of the financial figures could be misconstrued. The statement from a Board of Education member was that each bus camera costs about $1,000, plus $300 for each of the 107 buses.

It should have stated “$300 to install on each bus.” This was implied, but could be misconstrued if a reader wasn’t being careful.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, in accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Law”, P.L. 1975, c. 231, hereby establishes the following schedule of meetings to be held during 2019-2020. All meetings shall commence at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Regular

November 21, 2019

Thursday

Regular

December 19, 2019

Thursday

Regular

January 16, 2020

Thursday

Regular

February 20, 2020

Thursday

Regular

March 19, 2020

Thursday

Regular

April 23, 2020

Thursday

Regular

May 19, 2020

Thursday

Regular

June 18, 2020

Thursday

Year End

June 30, 2020

Tuesday, 12:00 Noon

Regular

July 16, 2020

Thursday, 12:00 Noon

Regular

August 20, 2020

Thursday, 12:00 Noon

Regular

September 17, 2020

Thursday

Regular

October 15, 2020

Thursday

Reorganization November 2, 2020

Monday, 12:00 Noon

Meetings will be held in the Conference Room in the Administration Building, at 137 Bey Lea Road, Toms River, New Jersey unless otherwise indicated.

PLEASE NOTE FURTHER, that the public shall not be permitted to actively participate in the Executive Sessions and that the Board of Education of the Vocational School in the County of Ocean in its discretion may prohibit or regulate participation at any meeting.

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Black Friday, Holiday Hours At Ocean County Mall

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Some people have already started their holiday shopping. Most people still have a lot to still do.

If you’re in the second camp, you’ll be interested to know that the Ocean County Mall posted their hours for Thanksgiving through New Year’s (yes, they’ll be open both of those holidays, but Thanksgiving is a late night only).

The Ocean County Mall posted a list of “Special Hours” on its website. They are: • Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving): 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday): 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 30: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 1: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 2: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 5: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Friday, Dec 6: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 7: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 8: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 9: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 10: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 11: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 12: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 13: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 14: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 15: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 16: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 18: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 19: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 20: 8 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 21: 7 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 22: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 23: 7 a.m.- 11:59 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): 7 a.m.

- 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Closed • Thursday, Dec. 26: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 27: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 28: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 29: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Blue HART Program Available

BRICK – The Brick Township Police would like to remind the public that the Blue Hart Program is available to all persons suffering from heroin, opiate or any substance addiction.

The premise of the program is that any person who voluntarily enters the Police Department and requests help with addiction to heroin or opiates or any substance shall be immediately screened for potential participation in Blue HART. Upon completion of the Blue HART screening process the Officer / Shift Supervisor shall provide transportation for the

participant to the designated provider as soon as reasonably possible.

The Brick Township Police Department is committed to do whatever it takes to combat addiction in our and surrounding communities.

Blue Hart participating Agencies: • Mondays - Ocean Gate and Lacey Township Police • Tuesdays - Stafford Township and Point Pleasant Borough Police • Wednesdays - Manchester Township Police • Thursdays - Brick Township Police

Community Mourns Loss Of Ocean County Sheriff ’s Officer

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and the Ocean County community mourns the loss of longtime Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Christopher Connelly.

Officer Connelly passed away on November 1, 2019 after a long fight with illness.

According to his obituary, 44-year old Officer Connelly was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Brick, where he resided for 20

years. Connelly served in the US Coast Guard and served as a law enforcement officer for 14 years. He also served in the Marine Unit of the Sheriff’s Office.

Connelly is survived by his three children, Breanna, Christopher and Alexis, as well as his former spouse Corrine Smith.

He was laid to rest on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Church of the Visitation in Brick followed by an interment at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Wall.

New Jersey Civil War Roundtable Meeting Schedule TOMS RIVER - The Jersey Shore Civil War Roundtable meets on the second Wednesday of themonth, September through May. Meetings are held in Barlett Hall, Building 2, room 203 on the campus of Ocean County

College in Toms River.

Park in Lot 1 by the Library Clock tower, ascend the stairs and Barlett Hall will be the first building on the right. For further information call Richard Trimble at 732528-5387.

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Brick Historical Society To Celebrate Christmas BRICK - The Brick Township Historical Society’s annual Christmas celebration will be held at the Havens Homestead Museum and will feature music

by Judy Propert and her son Jeff The celebration will take place on Dec. 6 and 7 from 3 to 7 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Santa’s Workshop.” The three main buildings will be decked out in holiday attire and there will be entertainment and refreshments.

The Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop will feature specials with seasonal merchandise. The society has a new item - Havens Homestead T-shirts for $10 each.

If Santa can get away from the North Pole, he will be making an appearance. There is a suggested donation of $5 for adults, and children under 12 are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Parking is located in a lot 150 feet east of the museum —Photos Provided by The Brick Township Historical accessed by a driveway that Society says the “Robert Anstett Cultural Center.” For additional Snowmen are on display for the holidays as part information visit bricktown- of the Brick Township Historical Society’s annual shiphistoricalsociety.com or call Christmas Celebration at the Havens Homestead 732-785-2500.

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By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – Hannah Donner knows that your life can change in an instant.

After experiencing a nearly fatal trauma, the 21-year-old Manchester resident has since found her calling in promoting positivity in patients.

Donner has made it her mission to turn the ceiling of the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center into a work of art with decorated ceiling tiles.

On September 23, 2016, Donner fell asleep at the wheel while driving, crossing over Route 530 in Whiting and colliding with a tree.

“My airbags did not deploy and because of this, I broke nearly all of the bones in my face,” she said. “Aside from this, I had a brain bleed in my tentorium, damage to my lungs, I lost teeth, bit all the way through my bottom lip, and I broke my talus and fibula bones in my right leg.”

Donner went into cardiac arrest and was airlifted to the hospital from Robert J. Miller Airpark, near the scene of the accident.

For a while after this, things were a bit of a blur for Donner.

“I actually cannot pinpoint exactly my first memory after the accident. That is a very foggy time for me,” she explained.

Once she recovered enough to leave the hospital, Donner spent her days the same way: she woke up, crawled downstairs, relaxed on the couch, and went to the doctor’s or physical therapy.

As things became a little less nebulous, she realized, “I was pretty sad.”

“It was my senior year of high school and I was stuck on my couch, missing senior trips, couldn’t drive, and of course I couldn’t play volleyball,” something that hurt especially, Donner told Jersey Shore Online.

She spent a lot of time wondering what any person might wonder after having experienced a traumatic incident of that magnitude: “Why did this happen to me?”

It took nearly two years for Donner to come to terms with her reality.

“I had to understand that there was no greater meaning to why this happened. It was just literally an accident,” she said.

It was then that Donner chose the more resilient of the paths in front of her. A long recovery process also lead to a lot of valuable lessons learned.

“I now know that there is nearly nothing that I cannot overcome. I learned that I really enjoy helping others and organizing fundraising opportunities,” said Donner. “I have always liked helping people, but now I have a bit more purpose on what kind of person to help.”

Three years after her accident, now a junior at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Donner discovered that the way to acceptance was through gratitude. During a meeting on the TCNJ campus, she noticed a picture of an elementary school art room that had painted ceiling tiles. This became her inspiration.

“In that moment I know that I just absolutely had to do that,” said Donner.

Donner’s plan was to paint ceiling tiles for the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, giving back to the hospital that saved her life while helping others who might also find themselves waking up in a hospital bed.

It all began with a call to Child Life Specialist Sara Patterson at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. Donner and Patterson set up meeting dates and eventually came up with a plan.

The hospital’s initial response to Donner’s proposal was to provide her 12 ceiling tiles to start, much to her disappointment.

“I just don’t think they realized how intense I am…After I explained my vision to them, they did not hesitate and they ordered about 500 ceiling tiles that my dad and I picked up,” said Donner, noting that another 550 were on the way.

So far, Donner has managed to paint 35 tiles herself and 500 tiles have been placed in the facility already. The tiles depict images radiating positivity, such as a sun, rainbow, flowers, and trees. One painted by Donner bears a quote that sums up her recovery: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”

While there was not necessarily any significance in the ceiling tiles initially, Donner has found it throughout her own academic journey.

She is currently finishing up her undergraduate degree in sociology and then plans on pursuing her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, “this coincides with ceiling tiles perfectly,” she added.

“I want to promote positive mental health for patients of all aspects and I believe that these tiles have the power to do that.”

She will also continue on to pursue her doctorate, something she is very excited about.

Anyone that wants to participate in Donner’s project may do so by contacting her at hannahdonner67@gmail.com for information.

There is a $10 fee to participate, which is donated to the hospital.

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Grunin Center Lights Up The Season For The Holidays

TOMS RIVER – ‘Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, has a spectacular lineup of holiday shows now through the month of December. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon for one of more of the following performances!

• Broadway for the Holidays: A Musical Revue (OCC Repertory Theatre Company) - December 5-15, times vary. Celebrate the holidays Broadway style when the OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents this rousing revue featuring more than 20 favorite holiday tunes from the Great White Way. With performances that range from silly to somber, this all-encompassing collection of seasonal favorites will be sure to put even the biggest Grinch in the holiday spirit!

• Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy Present: A Celtic Family Christmas - December 6 at 8 p.m. Join Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, the award-winning fiddle virtuosos, in an intimate and unique Christmas album and concert series you will never forget. With the duo accompanied by an incredible array of talented musicians – and their children – “A Celtic Family Christmas” will guide you into the wonderful world of a true MacMaster-Leahy holiday celebration.

• A Christmas Carol - December 7 at 1 p.m. This family-friendly show is a musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hated Christmas. On Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a journey. During his nighttime reflection into the past, the present, and the future, he witnesses the lives of his poor office clerk, Bob Cratchit, and the crippled Tiny Tim. Sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.

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• Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas - December 19 at 7 p.m. In their “Celtic Christmas” program, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Remembering The Hindenburg’s Last Survivor

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Werner Doehner occupied a unique spot in history. For years, he was known as the last known survivor of the Hindenburg.

It was likely very difficult to be associated with such a tragedy. After all, the Hindenburg crash was known internationally, and his grief was very personal. Only 8 years old at the time of the crash, he lost several family members in the disaster.

He passed away on Nov. 8 at the age of 90.

When this reporter contacted Doehner in 2017 for The Manchester Times’ 80 th Anniversary of the Hindenburg special edition, he was living in the aptly named town of Parachute, Colorado. He left a voice mail for the reporter that said, in his German accent, “This is Werner Doehner, from the Hindenburg.” This was the only person in the world who could leave a voice mail like this.

Even when interviewed for the project, he did not offer much. He said something along the lines of “Everything’s already been said.”

Carl Jablonski, President of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, said that summed up his attitude toward reporters.

In the past, Doehner had been hounded by journalists and had cameras aimed at him.

People got his autograph and then sold it.

Understandably, he became wary of anyone who tried to profit off his tragedy.

Jablonski said he never met the man, but they had spoken on the phone. Jablonski acted as a kind of gatekeeper in preventing unscrupulous people from taking advantage of the people who were still involved in the Hindenburg after all these decades. While Doehner was less forthcoming with strangers, he was more comfortable talking with historians. He would gladly share his experiences with those who had a true interest in the Hindenburg and the age of airships.

Not all of the attention he received was negative.

A nurse who treated him after the crash, Mary Shannon (mother of Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia Haines), wrote letters to Werner and his brother Walter, keeping touch with them up until her passing in the 1990s.

When he turned 10, he was treated to a birthday party in Belmar thrown by the doctors and nurses who treated him here.

“He was very happy to be there for people

who treated him and helped his family,” Jablonski said.

Doehner was 8 years old when he went on vacation to Germany with his family: father Hermann, 50, mother Matilde, 41, sister Irene, 14, and brother Walter, 10.

The father was a pharmaceutical executive for a German-owned company in Mexico.

The family was on their way back on May 6, 1937 when it happened.

The flight was delayed for 12 hours due to weather. As they were approaching Lakehurst, there was a one-hour window to land before the next spat of bad weather kicked up again. The crew, eager to land, brought the airship in to what is now Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

But something went wrong – what, exactly, has been discussed at length without conclusion. The ship erupted in flames, and in less than a minute dropped to the ground. It claimed 36 people - 13 passengers, 22 crew, and one ground crew member.

Two of those lost were Doehner family members.

Walter and Werner jumped out of the observation deck’s windows to the ground below, with the help of their mother. Irene panicked and fled to the state room. The mother and father looked for her but couldn’t find her. She had been found by a crew member and taken away from the crash. She died later that night from her burns. His father was later found dead in the wreckage. His mother suffered a broken pelvis and burns.

Both brothers had severe burns to their hands and legs. They were treated for three months at Point Pleasant hospital before being transferred to New York.

One has to imagine what tissue transfer and plastic surgeries were like in 1937, especially for an 8-year-old boy.

Life went on for Doehner, even if every year he had to relive the experience. In 1967 he married. He settled in Mexico, Ecuador and then finally the U.S. An electrical engineer, he retired from New England Electric in 1999. In 2018, he moved from Parachute, Colorado to Laconia, New Hampshire to be closer to family.

The last time Doehner was here was for the 50th anniversary, in 1987. Doehner was scheduled to come out to the 80th anniversary, but it didn’t work out, Jablonski said.

The group will likely have a memorial to him at next year’s ceremony.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Restricting Animal Cruelty When U.S. Allows Animal Sacrifice

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials passed an ordinance concerning the ethical and humane treatment of animals during its latest council meeting but the subject that dominated the session was what the township could do in cases of religious ritual animal sacrifices.

Known as the “Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment (HEART) Ordinance” the Council approved the measure in a 4-1 vote during a recent meeting. Council President Robert Nixon cast the dissenting vote. While commending the authors of the ordinance he said that such regulations were already covered under state and federal law.

During the public hearing, concerns were raised regarding the exemption of animal sacrifice in connection to religious rituals.

The council voted to introduce the ordinance last month. This was after complaints were filed in neighboring Lakewood during the Orthodox Jewish tradition of Kaporos during Yom Kippur. That ritual involves the sacrificing of chickens. Jackson’s ordinance allows this practice but requires the practice to stay within religious institutions and private property.

Councilman Alex Sauickie who co-sponsored the ordinance with Council Vice President Barry Calogero, said the ordinance was drafted to prevent abuse of both family member animals at home and those who live in the wild “in this unique environment which is Jackson Township.”

Sauickie said last month that “we believe enforcement against these acts of cruelty within surrounding towns was inadequate because they had nothing on the books to deal with them at the municipal level and thus, this ordinance gives our local police officers and code enforcement department the power to enforce these protections and bring those that break them to justice.”

The ordinance states “animals are considered to be any living nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian including, but not limited to, bats, companion animals, companion birds, domestic animals, exotic or wild animals, livestock, pigeons, poultry, woodchucks, rabbits and skunks.

The ordinance does not include insects and arachnids.”

Cruelty is defi ned in the ordinance as “any act or inaction that causes, is known to cause or is calculated to cause physical or psychological pain, injury, damage or harm to an animal. Those cited for cruelty can include the owner of the animal and personal observation of cruelty by a Township official or police officer is not required.”

Resident Bonnie Barrington spoke about the Kaporos ritual. “The chickens are slung over their heads and left half dead. Is this or-

dinance aimed at allowing that to happen?”

Sauickie responded that “this ordinance does not create or support that. It acknowledges that there is a federal mandate that allows this for religious purposes only.”

He added that such religious rituals, while exempt due to federal law, still requires specific procedures to be followed. “It has to be done in the privacy of a home or at a religious institution. It does not allow for animal abuse.”

“The treatment of the livestock prior to the ritual is something I think should be addressed. The religious aspect of this can’t be touched but we have state laws about animal abuse and I am questioning if that will come into play here?” Barrington said.

“These chickens are specifically being trucked in and are being bred for this purpose,” Barrington said, adding that she had viewed a video showing the care of the livestock and “it showed the livestock had not been fed, given water or shelter.

Is the township prepared to call in a code enforcement officer to deal with that if there are citizen complaints? Are we prepared to monitor the care of the livestock if this ritual occurs?”

Sauickie clarified that “this is an animal abuse ordinance. It is to prevent animal abuse of any kind. It is not targeting what can and cannot be done correctly according to the federal mandate of religious exclusion. The design of the ordinance is very much in line with your concerns. One of the reasons this ordinance was written is because we were not seeing anything being done on the municipal level. As to whether we have the resources, these are codes like any other codes on our books and code enforcement officers would be expected to take action. We will not be monitoring specific religious rituals. That is not the intent of this ordinance.”

“If we scrapped this ordinance the federal law would still be in place and everything you talked about would still be of concern,” Calogero told Barrington.

“This ordinance is needed and should be approved by the council. I don’t agree with the exemption of religious slaughter however the Supreme Court has settled that and we have no choice,” resident Sheldon Hofstein said.

Hofstein said of the Kaporos ritual, “even though I grew up in an observant family I have never heard of this practice. The remains of the chicken are supposed to be donated to the poor but this isn’t always the case as we’ve seen pictures of the carcass left in the streets. In my opinion, the Rabbi could perform an alternate ritual substituting a bag of money for the chicken and then (Animals - See Page 14)

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Resident Richard Egan said he was also in support of the ordinance. “It doesn’t give them blanket immunity. We have to live with this (animal sacrifice exemption) and regulate it the best we can.”

Donna Hubbard said she witnessed the ritual first hand in Lakewood. “I still can’t get it out of my head. It is the most barbaric thing I’ve ever seen.” Hubbard also felt the ritual should be monitored by township code enforcement.

Township Attorney Jean Cipriani responded to Hubbard’s question of whether the ritual was confined to being inside a home or religious structure that it could be held outside so long as it was fenced off from view of neighbors.

“What will the township do about the clean up afterward?” Hubbard asked.

Saucikie said the township has received no reports of the ritual taking place in Jackson. “My guess would be that the township would clean it up but would fine those who committed the crime.”

“There is a mass killing of chickens in thousands,” resident Jeff Nemeth said.

“How many times of year does this happen?”

Hofstein responded, “once a year before the day of atonement.”

Council President Robert Nixon called for residents not to guess at the specifics of the religious practices and to stick to the subject of what the ordinance could do.

“I just wanted to know the frequency of when this does happen,” Nemeth said.

“I feel the ritual is totally cruel. I understand what you are saying about the federal law. I just don’t understand how in 2019 how these kinds of things can happen. I don’t see anyone from this community representing them to get any input. This is a barbaric ritual,” resident Polly Sheehan said.

Hubbard added “before they put the chicken over their head, they pull back the wings and break the wings. Is that not animal abuse right there?”

Sauickie answered saying that under the federal mandate, “that is considered part of the ritual and allowed.”

The term “ritual slaughter” means slaughter in accordance with established township code.

“Can we figure out where a ritual begins and where it ends? At what point do we start decapitating puppies?” resident Jennifer Cusanelli asked. “I understand there is nothing this ordinance can do about this ritual.”

Cipriani said that any complaints raised connected to any religious ritual that show a violation of the ordinance would be addressed and that to speculate on potential violations prior to any such reports would not be appropriate.

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Clean the Hearing Aid Shell. With the old wax guard removed, clean the area using a toothbrush set aside for hearing aid maintenance. Brushing off the shell with a few strokes helps clear it of any remaining wax or other debris. Remember, when brushing the hearing aid, the receiver port should be facing downward.

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Install the New Wax Guard. Using the same tool, line up the end that contains the new guard with the hole on your hearing aid shell or earmold where the old one sat. Gently push the prong into the center hole — the new wax guard should set or snap in place — then pull the prong back out. You may need to briefly hold the new guard in place with your fingernail while you remove the tool.

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

Bitter Melon Is Useful For Oral Cancer

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s a famous quote by Hippocrates that underpins today’s article: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

Bitter melon is a food that has a new potential use for an unusual cancer. It’s a a gourd that belongs to the pumpkin and zucchini family. You’ll likely be told by your doctor that this is just a folk remedy and not “approved” for anything important.

I disagree. As you know, my life’s work is devoted to researching natural foods and extracts that work along the same pathways as drugs. I’m a pharmacist so I understand all of that. FYI, I happen to also formulate dietary supplements and to be fully transparent, I have included bitter melon in one of them. But it’s in there for blood sugar and insulin sensitivity concerns. Today’s article isn’t about any of that. It’s about mouth cancer.

Early signs of oral cancer are easy to ignore and include chronic mouth sores, white or red patches in your mouth, numbness, pain, difficulty swallowing, jaw swelling or voice alterations.

Bitter melon is a food and its constituents have been studied for the past few years for fast-growing malignancies, especially mouth cancer which many smokers get.

Tobacco is a risk factor, among others.

The latest news is solid and suggests that bitter melon extracts can slow down the growth of oral dysplasia and squamous cell cancer in the mouth and throat.

This makes me think it could help with stomach and colon cancer too. This also makes me think all smokers should read

today’s article.

Certain inflammatory pathways and pain-causing cytokines rise during the development and progression of oral cancer. If bitter melon can control the cytokines (and again, research proves that it does) then oral cancer progression and spreading is blocked!

Your oncologist might be interested in evaluating certain immune checkpoints that bitter melon is known to suppress. I list the specific pathways and cytokines in my extended article, which I can email to anyone who wants it. Just join my online community at suzycohen.com In a brand new study published in October 2019, researchers proved that bitter melon inhibited both glycolysis and lipogenesis, which is hugely beneficial to oral cancer patients. This should be making headlines everywhere but since it’s not heavily funded, and foods don’t make people money, you won’t hear about it after today.

A paradigm shift needs to occur in your mind if you’re being treated for cancer.

Please tell yourself that many malignancies have natural, proven treatments that can help. Of course, you want to be prudent but keep an open-mind. I hope today’s article gives you renewed hope and a new therapy to consider. Bitter melon is considered a food, but it’s also sold as a tea and dietary supplement. My intention is to help improve or extend the life of someone you know and/or augment their chemotherapy. This is purely educational, so please ask your doctor what is right for you.

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By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – Although we are just now entering the fall season, the Lakewood BlueClaws already have their sights set on springtime. The BlueClaws recently announced that their 20th season will open on April 16 with a 6:35 p.m. game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pirates).

“It is an exciting time of the year for us,” said Joe Ricciutti, BlueClaws Team President & General Manager. “We’re in the midst of building out a great promotional schedule and celebratory events for our 20th season. We can’t wait for April 16th!”

All weeknight BlueClaws games will be at 6:35 p.m. throughout April and May and move to 7:05 p.m. beginning in June. Saturday games will be at 4:05 p.m. throughout April and May and at 7:05 p.m. from June through the end of the season. All Sunday games will start at 1:05 p.m. with the exception of the game on Sunday, June 28 which will begin at 5:05 p.m.

In addition to regular games, the BlueClaws will also feature: • Education Days, 11:05 a.m.: April 22, May 12, and May 27 • Camp Days, 11:05 a.m.: July 14 and July 22 Additional promotions, theme nights, Premium Items, and Giveaway Items will be announced at a later date.

Affiliates of both the Mets and Yankees come to FirstEnergy Park this year. Columbia (Mets) will be in town from April 30 through May 3 and again from June 18 through June 21. Charleston (Yankees) comes to Lakewood from July 21 through July 23.

The BlueClaws are hoping to make the 2020 season another successful one. In 2019, the team saw 20 sell-out crowds, including a season-finale crowd of 10,754 that was the second largest in team history. While the home opener isn’t until April 16, the BlueClaws will open the season on April 9 at Greensboro.

Get your tickets now by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com/Tickets.

American Legion To Serve Up “Breakfast At The Post”

BRICK - The event runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and is co-sponsored by Unit 348 Juniors and is $8 per person. Bloody Mary and Mimosa drink specials are $2.50 each.

Breakfast at the Post is held each fou r t h Su nd ay of t he mont h. Next

month’s breakast will be held on Dec. 29.

The event is open to all American L eg ion me mbe r s a nd a ccompa n ie d guests only. All proceeds benefit various Veterans funds chosen by Unit 348 Juniors.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Senior Services Offering Assistance During Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials are offering assistance to local seniors as they prepare to choose their Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2020.

“It is important our seniors have the opportunity to review and choose the appropriate plan that is suitable for their needs,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is the Chairman of Senior Services.

“Each year we fine-tune this outreach to make it as convenient as possible for our seniors and their caregivers. The one-onone assistance is provided annually to help citizens navigate these important health care programs that can often be complex and change each year.”

Medicare Part D Days will provide local seniors with one-on-one assistance, held at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on December 4 and 5.

Appointments are available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the last appointment at 2:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 732-288-7777. Ask for Donna to register.

“The County Connection has become an important focal point for this kind of assistance to our seniors,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Connection. “It provides an easily accessible and comfortable environment for our seniors to get help on important matters like Medicare Part D.” “I am pleased that we can continue to offer this one-on-one assistance by also bringing the program to some of our senior centers,” said Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines.

“With over 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, this free outreach is vital to our communities.”

Seniors can find more information regarding health care options on the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov and in the Medicare and You 2020 Handbook that will be mailed

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The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D ends December 7.

“Even if you have a plan, you should evaluate it by asking yourself the following questions: Will your current plan’s premium and costs change in 2020? Will the prescription drugs you take be covered in 2020? Are you satisfied with your plan’s customer service?”

Vicari said. “We are here to help you answer these and any other important questions you may have.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Artists’ Guild Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour ISLAND HEIGHTS – Ocean County Artists’ Guild Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour will take place on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find unique art and crafts created by artists at Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s sale The talented artists that are members of Ocean County Artists’ Guild will be selling their creative one-of-a-kind treasures at the Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour at 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, New Jersey.

Stop by to shop for art, crafts and baked goods, visit the free art gallery, enjoy live music, and learn about holiday card printmaking with a

hands-on family activity. Visit ocartistsguild. org/events for registration.

The sale of the unique one-of-a-kind items will continue through January. Ocean County Artists’ Guild is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The first floor of the building is ADA-accessible.

For information about the non-profit Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s art classes, or to make a donation or to volunteer, visit or call 732270-3111 Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., email at info@ocartistsguild.org, or visit ocartistsguild.org.

NJ Elks To Host “Rockin’ In Time” BRICK - The New Jersey Southeast District Leading Knight Project will host “Rockin’ in Time” Dance Party from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.

The $25 per person donation event will be held at the Brick Elks Lodge 2491 Hooper

Ave. The party will include a dance contest, costume prizes, music and dancing with DJ DD Pete D’Antoni. Dinner and limited refreshments included.

All proceeds will benefit the organization’s drug awareness program.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

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55 plus Toms River, Sarasota - 2 bed 1 ba. move-in condition, newly painted, windows, carpets. $149,900 HOA, many amenities 862-262-7232. (49)

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)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured.

38 years experience. 732-5067787 cell 646-643-7678.

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Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying Cash for Rock , Blues , Jazz , Reggae , Metal , Punk , Elvis. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (51)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (48)

Leisure Village West - 2BR, 1Ba, remodeled kitchen and bath. $95,000. 732-657-8537.

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For Rent

Toms River - House. Waterfront.

4BR, 2 bath. 732-270-9090.

(50) Township Of Ocean WT, NJ Home for rent. 1BR, full bath. Fully furnished. Close to Lagoon. Off street parking. All utilities included.

W/D. $1,000/month. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Month to month. Shown by appointment only.

Call 609-339-9450.

(48) Suncrest Village ApartmentsWe offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments each with one bath. All upgraded apartments include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances with planked flooring. Washer and dryer in the apartment home. We are pet* friendly.

Amenities* include swimming pool, fitness center tot lot and dog run. We tour Monday - Friday 8a.m.-3:30 p.m. Located at 2218 Benchley Ct., Manchester, NJ 08759. 732-657-3340.

Call for a tour now!

(49) Furnished Room in Brick - With all utilities. Private entrance and private bathroom. Microwave and small refrigerator. $750 a month. No pets. Call 732-477-3053 or 732-492-3428. (19)

Auto For Sale 1995 Truck - Chevy 1500 Cheyenne pickup. All original. 77,258 miles. Great condition. One owner. 6.5T liter. V-8. Diesel. $4,000.

609-894-5983.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(52) 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) CASH FOR VINYL REORDS - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items.

Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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

(2) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher.

Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org EOE. (51) 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 Part Time Activities Assistant Skilled Nursing. Competitive Rate and excellent benefits The Pines is currently recruiting for a Part Time Activities Assistant to plan, coordinator, and implement activities in our Skilled Nursing Unit. This individual will work a schedule of 32 hours week Wednesday through Saturday. The hours are basically afternoon and evenings. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (51) 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days) Weekly pay coming in 2020!

Full Time 3-11 (10 days per Pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. $ Assisted Living Weekly pay coming in 2020!

Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. All positions require every other weekend. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (51)

Handyman, Electrical, Construction Services, Dock Repairs - Abe is able to help your home upgrades & repairs. 305-246-9677.

(52) 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.

(51) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(4) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.

Tony 732-678-7584.

(3) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(45) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (1) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates.

(2) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) All American Home Health Associates - Expert, compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking care giver.

Proficient in all phases of Home Health Care. Skip the rest, come to the best. Guaranteed, you will be impressed Available hourly or live in.

Overnights in hospital or care facility.

Your loved ones health and quality of life is my specialty. Your stress levels will be lowered comsiderably with your loved one in experienced, expert hands. Call 732-664-3605.

(49) Affordable House Cleaning Free Estimates - Get your house nice and fresh and ready to be enjoyed. Very detailed. Flexible schedule spot available now. Excellent references. Call us now 305-8332151 - Cini.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Gordon Ramsay Surprises Local Girl Following Viral Post

—Photo courtesy Flores Family

By Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD - Imagine you’re in school.

You’re walking to your next class when all of a sudden your favorite celebrity shows up to surprise you.

A dream come true! Seems impossible, right?

Well, not for Kallista Flores. While he was in town for a bit of show-biz, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay took a detour to Toms River Intermediate South to meet Kallista, a Beachwood local and Ramsay super fan.

The surprise was orchestrated by her father, Wolf Flores, and documented via Facebook live on his social media page. Flores shared a post to social media earlier this week, hoping to garner enough attention to nab a meet and greet with the famous chef for his daughter.

The post read: “she is freaking out because he is in town filming. She is a HUGE fan!

Obsessed is more like it! Please keep sharing this until she meets him. She wanted to use her Make A Wish to meet him. Please help

this message find a way to Gordon Ramsay!

She is a great kid and Gordon Ramsay is her idol! She’d even be happy with a phone call from him. Her room has a cardboard cut out of Gordon…she LOVES him. Please help a little girl with cancer get her wish!”

In the post, a photo shows 12-year-old Kallista rocking her short pixie cut with blond on top, somewhat mirroring Ramsay’s own signature cut, holding a sign that says “Cancer Can Suck It.” Less than 24 hours after the post went up, Flores stood next to Ramsay at Kallista’s school, preparing the surprise of her life.

“This fine individual right here is actually at my daughter’s school,” began Flores, standing next to Ramsay in the video.

“To be here in Toms River in between shoots…I’m just absolutely panicking,” said Ramsay, joking about his own poor performance record at school as a kid. Ramsay was in Toms River filming an episode of his show “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and

Back” at Caneda’s White Rooster.

“I can’t wait to meet her,” he added.

Flores provided Ramsay with a little bit of background on Kallista’s illness, stating that she was diagnosed last May and now has one year of treatment left to go.

She is now in what is considered the maintenance phase in treating B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her father said in a later interview.

Moments before Kallista came through the door, her father noted “There’s going to be a lot of tears.”

His prediction was right. As Kallista rounded the corner and saw Ramsay, she tossed her belongings to the ground and broke into sobs of pure excitement and surprise before running straight to Ramsay for a big hug.

“When I see strong girls like you, having three of my own…you inspire me,” Ramsay told her.

Between happy tears and jokes about music class, Ramsay managed to make the surprise

even better with some macaroons, cake, and cupcakes. Although, he admitted he did not make them himself. He had picked them up at Confections of a Rock$tar in Asbury Park.

Flores added that watching Ramsay’s shows “got her through her cancer treatment.”

“That’s all she did the whole four months she was in the hospital, we watched cooking show after cooking show,” he added.

The pair shared a macaroon and Ramsay provided Kallista with a bit of inspirational advice: “You are a strong winner, remember that,” he said.

Ramsay left off with a promise to keep in touch. Kallista responded “Yes please.”

The chef had another surprise for the family.

That night, Flores received an email that his daughter’s GoFundMe (gofundme.com/f/ teamkallista) had reached its goal. That was impossible, he thought, because it was so far away. He checked and sure enough, one donation put it over the top.

Ramsay had donated $10,133, matching the exact amount that was in there at the time.

Flores said he gathered the family together in a hug and everyone started crying.

This kind of money is incredibly important. Kallista’s co-pay is just under $1,100 a month. You read that correctly: $1,100 every month. That’s like having an additional mortgage payment.

Another example of how expensive it is to get sick: her hospital bill was once $4.2 million. Insurance took care of most of that, but the fact that the family was still responsible for $25,000 was adding insult to injury. The first prescription they ever picked up cost $643.

That night, she crashed as the excitement died down and the steroids and the chemo kicked in, but she perked up again when she realized that Ramsay started following her on Instagram.

“If there was ever a kid who deserved to meet her idol, it’s her,” he said. “She’s an inspiration for other kids with cancer that their dreams can come true.”

How To Help Kallista’s treatment costs about $1,100 a month. The fundraising page is still active at gofundme.com/f/teamkallista

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 30 - dec 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on having a peaceful place to work while you pursue creative ideas and try to sidestep those who push your buttons. In the week ahead, an unexpected bill or expense can become the subject of aggravation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the week to come, your interest in the latest trends can broaden your horizons. You appear tolerant and open-minded, and you may be invited to share meals or events with someone outside your regular circle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Exhibit an aptitude for fairness. You can blow the whistle and make the call, but make sure you’re a nonpartisan referee. Take steps to ensure that your relationships are harmonious and your surroundings are pleasant in the coming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There should be an abundance of opportunities to spend time with family in the upcoming week. Don’t be disappointed if one person has a scheduling conflict or another one wants to do something nontraditional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get in touch with friends and family who have drifted away. In the week ahead you might be puzzled by someone’s unexpected change of heart or plans, but that doesn’t mean you should lose your temper.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you make it plain that you play by the rules, other people will be persuaded to play fair, too. You may juggle several fantasies this week, but you are realistic enough to know that they will require hard work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Those who hold the reins of power might be impressed by your enthusiasm and creative talents. If you are dissatisfied with life or restless for excitement, find acceptable ways to break out of a self-imposed rut.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Both friends and foes are likely to take you into their confidence. Friends in high places might give you a tip or drop a hint that lets you to make smart business decisions. It is a good week for something totally different.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An appreciation of the best the world offers may be your best trait. Your toughest problem in the week ahead might be how to fit an extra piece of pumpkin pie on your plate without seeming greedy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Not everything is what it seems. You may be misled or misinformed in the upcoming week, but you can rely upon better judgment and decision-making skills during the next few days. Make a plan and stick to it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a progressive pick. You probably don’t need every new gadget or app, but it can be eye-opening to experiment with something new this week. Try things out to see if they are beneficial in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are surrounded by peace and tranquility, you can be more creative, artistic and visionary. Feel free to act when your imagination is energized. You may learn who your most trusted allies are in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Turkey Croquettes Can Transform Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Wolfgang Puck Here’s a sobering thought as we all look forward to the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner: According to the subtitle of a study first published in 2012 and updated in 2017 by the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council, “America is losing up to 40 percent of its food from farm to fork to landfill.”

The largest part of food waste happens at home, with an average of 238 pounds of food per person being tossed out every year.

On a helpful, hopeful note, the report also includes smart suggestions consumers can follow to reduce home food waste. These include shopping wisely; understanding sell-by, use-by, and best-by dates on packaged products; decluttering and organizing refrigerators, freezers and pantries; freezing properly packaged foods for longer storage; sharing food with friends and family; and even recycling scraps by composting them or feeding them to backyard chickens.

The suggestion I like the most, though, is simply to save and reuse leftovers. Some of the most flavorful dishes I know start with good leftovers. If you get into the habit of reutilizing them from your home-cooked meals (or food you take home from restaurants), you’ll do your part toward combatting a food waste crisis.

And what wonderful opportunities will await you the morning after Thanksgiving. Leftover turkey and roast vegetables can be diced and fried in a cast-iron skillet to make a succulent hash. The turkey carcass and some fresh aromatic vegetables and herbs can be simmered to make broth or soup. Sandwiches and salads will be natural bonuses from the roast, too.

But maybe you want to do something even more creative. With that in mind, I’m happy to share with you a traditional recipe for leftover turkey (or ham, beef, pork or chicken, for that matter) from Aram Mardigian, executive chef at my Wolfgang Puck American Grille in the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey: turkey croquettes.

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Croquettes get their name from the French word croquer, meaning “to crunch,” a perfect description of the pleasing results that come from how they’re formed and cooked. The main ingredient, in this case leftover turkey, is minced and mixed with seasonings - feel free to vary them as you like - and a creamy sauce made by thickening stock with a little flour and butter roux. Once cooled, the mixture is shaped into balls, coated with eggs and breadcrumbs, and fried until heated through and crunchy golden brown.

You can serve them with gravy or even alternatives like your favorite tomato sauce or good-quality bottled chutney, along with some rice or mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

I hope you’ll give this comfortingly old-fashioned recipe a try - and do your own part in combatting post-holiday food waste!

TURKEY CROQUETTES Serves 8 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 ml) good-quality canned low-sodium chicken broth or stock, heated to a simmer 4 cups (1 l) cooked turkey meat, picked free of bones, skin, fat, or gristle 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 23/4 cups (685 ml) fine dried breadcrumbs, plain or seasoned 4 large eggs In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stirring briskly with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour to form a smooth paste. Continue stirring in a figure-8 motion and cook until this roux looks bubbly but is still light in color, 3 to 5 motion.

Still stirring briskly with the whisk, pour in the hot chicken broth. Simmer, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens to a thick, creamy consistency.

Remove from the heat.

Work in batches if your processor is not large enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably. Put the turkey meat, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade.

Add the warm sauce and pulse the machine on and off until the turkey meat is just barely but evenly minced; the mixture still should have some good texture to it.

Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and leave it until it is cool enough to form with your hands.

Break the eggs into a large, shallow bowl and beat them with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are evenly combined. Spread the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl or on a large plate.

With clean hands moistened with a little cold water, form some of the turkey mixture into a ball about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter; turn into in the beaten eggs to coat it, then immediately roll it gently in the breadcrumbs until coated. Transfer to a large clean platter or tray, gently flattening them slightly to form thick discs. Repeat with the remaining turkey mixture, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

In a large frying pan or skillet with high sides, heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of oil over high heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C) on a deep-frying thermometer.

Add several of the croquettes to the frying pan, taking care not to crowd the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes total; use a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to turn them over gently about halfway through the cooking time. Transfer the fried croquettes to a platter lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining croquettes.

(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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