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Vigil Held In Memory Of Abandoned Dogs

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–Photo By Bob Vosseller A photo board featuring Fred, Kobe and Gizmo, three dogs who died after being abandoned at a Lacey residence is seen during a November 23 vigil held in Gille Park.

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–Micromedia Stock Photo This road in Brick near Brick Memorial High School had some snow after a small snowfall in early February.

By Patricia A. Miller OCEAN COUNTY The snarling blizzard of 1996 dumped several feet of snow on the ground, choked streets,

and dropped temperatures well below freezing. Many Ocean and Monmouth County residents were trapped in their homes for days.

Whether we will see a storm like that during the coming winter months remains to be seen.

While Northeast residents might see a “touch

of winter” in December, the worst will come in “full force” after the new year, said Paul Pastelok, the long-range (Winter - See Page 12)

Students Give 3,000 People A Happy Thanksgiving

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Some 240 turkeys were being sectioned, roasted, weighed and refrigerated in the kitchens of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School in the week before Thanksgiving when the culinary arts students were preparing Thanksgiving Day meals for 3,000 of the neediest in Ocean County.

The dinners also include sweet potatoes, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, string bean casserole and (Students - See Page 5)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Turkey is portioned for meals by (from left) substitute teacher Samantha Hunter, D’Andre Maciasek, 16, a junior from Barnegat, Charlie Koch, 15, a sophomore from Bayville, and Culinary Essentials Chef Joe Jakositz.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Three floating luminaries were seen in the sky on the night of November 23 over Gille Park.

The luminaries were sent up in loving tribute to three dogs, Gizmo, Fred and Kobe, who died of neglect and to express the need for stronger efforts against animal cruelty.

Fifty-two people came out to the vigil held in the park, which included a candle lighting ceremony where photos of the dogs were seen.

Their deaths have united county residents who are concerned over a recent state measure which has transferred authority of certain animal cruelty cases to the office of the county prosecutor, protestors said.

The three dogs’ deaths involved a township woman who was arrested and charged on Nov. 21 with three counts of animal cruelty for abandoning the dogs who were in her care.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella reported that Allissa DeStefano, 29, was arrested on three counts of animal cruelty which was discovered on Nov. 11. Township police responded to the residence for a report that dogs had possibly been abandoned and upon their arrival, discovered the remains of the dogs in the house.

Members of the Lacey Police Detective Bureau and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that DeStefano was responsible for the care of the dogs and had abandoned them, resulting in their deaths. DeStefano was processed at the Lacey Police Department and released on a summons (Vigil - See Page 4)

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Celine Montana, a former Lacey resident who now lives in Browns Mills, organized the vigil. She provided the candles and put up photographs of the three dogs that had been provided to her by DeStefano’s ex-husband.

“I do not know the woman (Allissa DeStefano) and I don’t know the ex-husband either but when this happened, I reached out to him asked for photos and he sent me these. He didn’t say much but he did say thank you for doing this,” she said. Montana established a social media page in tribute to the dogs.

Another former Lacey resident, Gina Brown, Whiting, came out for the vigil. “I think it’s sad. I used to work at animal shel-

ters. Just because they are four-legged fur babies doesn’t mean that they don’t deserve love, respect and decency. I can’t figure out why someone would do this. Animals aren’t just a possession.”

“People need to see a more severe punishment for doing something like this. They were beautiful. There are many ways - be it Facebook or calling someone where people can reach out and say I can’t take care of them anymore, can you take them and find them a home,” Gus Mourtus of Toms River said.

Montana read a statement during the vigil, “Allissa DeStefano shut the door on Fred, Gizmo and Kobe abandoning them and leaving them all alone in the dark. Tonight, we are here to set them free and remember them. Loyalty, unconditional love, bravery, resilience and compassion - they were all

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these things and so much more. These traits are what draws us as humans to them.

“While there are no words that can be said to bring them back there are actions that can be made to invoke change. Change to how we see our beloved pets and family members. There is a popular phrase, no one person can change the world but one and one and one add up. All of you add up.

You chose to come out and remember these three babies. You chose to stand up and use your voice for those who are voiceless,” Montana said. ..”To see this type of heartless treatment inflicted on beautiful dogs is deeply heartbreaking. It reminds me that the vulnerable or voiceless among us need to be protected. It is also so saddening to know that this tragic event could have been avoided. This vigil tonight may be the only silver lining to this tragedy- standing up for the voiceless and acknowledging those lost lives,” Jen Suwak, Toms River, said.

“It feels as though a sea-change is happening, in terms of compassion for the helpless or disadvantaged. I’m hopeful that we can band together to acknowledge that acts of cruelty involving the helpless will not be tolerated. Many of us are willing to mobilize to be that voice for the voiceless,” said Steve Abruzzesse, Toms River.

Attendees acknowledged that DeStefano deserves her day in court as the charges are allegations and she is innocent until proven guilty. Those present were concerned that if found guilty, a first-time offense could result in a minimal punishment.

“After her court case how do we move for-

ward?” Montana asked. She said she is working on a way for shelters to give information to the state to put people on a ‘do not adopt’ list. “It will likely start small on Facebook to see where it goes but so many cases would have been stopped if it had been known that the individual had previous animal abuse.

We protect our children from predators why not our pets too?” Montana added.

Attendees of the vigil had the opportunity to write messages about the need for stronger laws that will be presented to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. “This is to show that we were all here tonight and we aren’t going away and we want justice,” Montana said.

The vigil also noted another incident of animal cruelty in Lacey involving a raccoon who was clubbed to death by two teenage boys. No charges were pressed against the teens by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. On Dec. 6, a vigil will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Prosecutor’s Office, 119 Hooper Ave. Toms River.

The vigil, sponsored by the Lacey Raccoon Task Force, will be held in memory of the raccoon to promote the message that animal cruelty will not be tolerated.

On Nov. 18, President Donald Trump signed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act which prohibits extreme acts of cruelty when they occur in interstate commerce or on federal property. It expands a 2010 law that targeted videos depicting the crushing or torturing of animals, but that did not prohibit the underlying conduct. Under the new law, the underlying acts of cruelty would be a federal crime.

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need continues to grow every year, he said.

There are approximately 100 culinary stuContinued From Page 1 dents at the Brick center, and they all learn how dessert. The meals would be picked up in to break down a turkey or the birds wouldn’t the days preceding the holiday by various all fit in the oven, Lesniak said. The dark meat takes longer to cook, he added. organizations.

Students also prepare some 300 pounds of Feed the Need is the biggest meal preparation by the students, many of whom plan to work in stuffing, 750 pounds of mashed potatoes, 75 the food industry and/or further their culinary gallons of gravy, 430 pounds of string beans, 450 pounds of canned sweet potatoes and education after they graduate.

“We expose the kids to as much as we can various pies.

Donovan Sloop, 18, is a senior from Barso they can make a decision about their career once they get out of here,” said Gary Lesniak. negat and said this was his second year “This way they’ll get an all-around idea of what helping to prepare the meals for the needy.

“I think about the people who are in need of the industry is about.”

Lesniak, formerly a Culinary Arts II instruc- the food, and I think about how do they stay tor at the center, is now their Dining Room warm? And what do they have for shelter?”

Instructor. He has been in charge of Feed the he said.

Sloop is already being paid for working in Need since it began some 23 years ago when they started out making 40 dinners, but the the food industry. On weekends he washes dishes and preps food for JBJ Soul Kitchen, and he also does catering for the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.

“I love it,” he said.

“This is my career. I enjoy baking, and I really enjoy cooking.”

OCVTS partners with Fulfill NJ (formerly the Foodbank of Ocean and Monmouth Counties) to purchase the turkeys and turkey breasts, and many of the side dishes are purchased through money raised in a food drive Donovan Sloop, 18, a senior from Barnegat, boxes pies.

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at Com mu n it y Medical Center in Toms River by the longtime food service director there, Tommy Yanisko.

Culinary Essentials Chef at the Brick center Joe Jakositz led an assembly line on the Friday before Thanksgiving - portioning, assembling and plating the chilled turkey that had been roasted the –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn day before.

Jenaka Lauretta, 16, a junior from Lacey, readies the apple pies.

“We use microwaveable containers because we hope that peo- were purchased through grants from the Carl ple at least have a microwave,” Jakositz said.

Perkins Foundation, said Melia, who wrote Culinary Fundamentals Chef Jill Scott was the grant requests. with the Employment Orientation students, Anasia Kelly, 17, is a senior from Bayville, who were getting the boxes and bags ready and said this was her second year helping to for the meals. The students were also learning prepare meals for Feed the Need. how to cut the dark meat off the bone.

“Some people don’t have food, so we’re giving Baking and Pastry Arts Chef Dennis Melia them stuff they don’t have,” she said. “If we and his students were preparing some 600 weren’t doing this, I feel they would sit down pies that included apple, cherry, blueberry, and not have a cooked meal for the holiday.” pumpkin, pecan and coconut custard.

Meals are given to various organizations “We’re also cooking turkeys,” Melia said, who distribute them, including 1,000 to the “all the ovens are needed.”

People’s Pantry, 1,000 to Jesus is Lord FellowThe students were learning to cook the ship (who took over for Ocean County Hunger birds in a Combi Oven, which uses artificial Relief), 225 to Seaside Elementary School, intelligence to roast the turkeys with steam, 150 meals to Abba’s Heart Outreach, 75 to cutting the cooking time in half.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Football, Music, And The Good Ol’ Days With the last football game ever to be played between the Lakewood Pi ner s a nd t hose awful Toms River Indians t h is T h a n k sg iv i ng, a long-standing tradition between two good high schools will sadly come to an end, which got me thinking about my days at L.H.S. I think most of us look back fondly on our teenager/high school years, even if sometimes they weren’t quite as good as we remember them. The perceived humiliations we suffered then, now only conjure up laughter rather than anguish.

Homeroom, study hall, school hallways, cruisin’ Clifton Avenue on Friday nights, “makin’-out” in the Strand, vanilla milkshakes at Hermies, drag racing and rankin’ on one another about anything that provided apt material was all part of our coming of age.

Also part of the scene for some back then were C h i nos, but t on dow n shirts and brown bucks

or loafers.

Remembering the clothes we wore, the movies we saw or the T.V. shows we watched can bring back those days, but the medium that allows a recapturing of those times best is the music of our teenage years.

It was our generation that had the good fortune to live through what has been called the “Golden Age” of Rock N’ Roll and Doo-Wop music - that is to say, between 1955 and 1959. It was music you could dance to; it was music that belonged to us rather than to our parents - it was the age of American Bandstand.

We can never go back to those days again but every now and then when I hear “Rock Around the Clock,” “In the Still of the Night” or the Rays si ng “Sil houet tes,” it takes me back if only for a moment to my days at L.H.S. Go Piners!

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School Cuts Will Hurt Every Child Dear Education Commissioner Repollet, I am writing to ask for your help. The implementation of S-2 as signed by Governor Murphy will decimate Toms River Regional Schools.

We may have to reduce or eliminate kindergarten! We will lose all courtesy busing.

Academic programs are in severe jeopardy. Sports programs will be reduced greatly. Middle school sports may be eliminated, possibly JV and freshman too. We are looking at a 20% reduction in full time staff! Toms River needs real school funding reform. SFRA is a flawed policy!

It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating millions of dollars below adequacy according to the NJ Department of Education. The adequacy formula says we should be spending thousands more per child.

What is our community’s reward to be for educating children on a shoestring budget? S-2 will cut our state aid by about $1,300 per child, a total of over $20 million annually over the next few years.

While Toms River Regional District is among the most efficiently run in the state, the district is still recovering from the devastating impact (Superstorm) Sandy had on our tax base. Out of over $2.2 billion in lost ratables from the storm, Toms River still has approximately $600 million yet to come back on the tax rolls. Our schools have some of the lowest per pupil spending in the state at about $16,300 per child while our tax levy has increased each year in the attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children, draining our unreserved fund balance and our maintenance reserves to dangerously low levels. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will annihilate our district even

Letters The when accompanied byTo con- cess can nowEditor be treated not and more than 10 episodes tinued annual 2% property tax levy increases. District administration has told parents to expect class sizes to increase dramatically due to impending staffing cuts as large as 20% of full time staff.

In addition to granting our district’s emergency aid application, I urge you to support S-2803/A-4278. This bill would protect districts like Toms River, Brick and others whose property tax base is still not restored from the devastating effects of Sandy. To date over 9,000 people have signed the petition in support of these companion bills. Our district cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S-2 without doing irreparable harm to our children.

It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant property tax increases just to maintain a reduced quality of education. Toms River Regional Schools must be provided with relief from this dire situation. Our children deserve better than what they will receive under S2. We all deserve better!

Marianne Brown Beachwood

Can You Say Star Chamber?

Yet again we see the truth in the cliché: “First “Gun Control,” then total control.”

First, for years we’ve been watching, (some of us fighting against), as the most basic of the ten rights of The Bill of Rights, (i.e. Article The Second), is commonly denigrated and betrayed (to greater and lesser degrees), by all three branches of government, (state and federal), while the media (print and electronic), cheers it on.

Then along comes a bold new attack on the Second Amendment called Red Flag Laws, this time pulling out all the stops of American jurisprudence as embodied in the essential basic tenet of due process - and what is the result? You got it: due pro-

as a sacrosanct part of any American court procedures, but as a not-so-essential relic of the past in all current day judicial proceedings. The floodgates of tyranny have been opened. For example, the present attempt by the party of “gun control” (i.e.

Democrat), to clandestinely unseat duly elected President Trump through tactics of biased, closed door, non-transparency.

Where open justice used to be the norm resorted to by “We the People,” it can now be replaced by proceedings reminiscent of the state-imposed isolation of the closed door Star Chamber courts of yesterday’s medieval kings, and monarchs as well as modern day communist nation tribunals worldwide.

Here at home, one would hope such deviations from treasured Americana would not be endorsed and bolstered by pseudo-intellectual elitist members of New Jersey newspaper editorial boards. Unfortunately, such is not the case when it is the Second Amendment that is their common target.

Governor Phil Murphy and his Democrat ilk like to call themselves pro-gressives, but all I see here are very serious re-gressions into the dark recesses of the Star Chamber past and an extreme insult to New Jersey’s glorious claim to be the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

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Impeach Him Already If any other American had obstructed justice as Trump has, they’d be going to jail. By letting Trump get away with his corruption and stalling on holding him accountable, Congress sends a dangerous message to the American public. It’s time they act.

During Mueller’s testimony in July, he confirmed the results of his investigation: 37 indictments, at least 7 convictions and guilty pleas,

of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump himself.

Given all of the evidence, I don’t understand at this point why our representative still hasn’t voiced their support for a formal impeachment inquiry.

No one should be above the law in our country. Period.

I don’t care who you are - if you’re the CEO of a company or the president of the United States of America.

Donald Trump must be held accountable, just like any other American would be.

If it had been anyone else who obstructed justice as blatantly as Trump did, they’d be behind bars.

Some people say that we shouldn’t pursue impeachment because there are so many other issues to deal with. What about health care? Gun control? Climate change? Immigration?

And to these people, I say: our lawmakers can address these issues and pursue an impeachment inquiry at the same time. That’s what we pay them to do.

It’s time for our representative to join the 130+ other members of the House and support a formal impeachment inquiry now.

Michael Sachs Jackson

Remember Sacrifices Made

By Police A total of 1,582 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the past 10 years, an average of one death every 55 hours, or 158 per year.

During this holiday season, putting a blue light in your window will show support for police officers that patrol our dangerous streets and to remember the ones killed in the line of duty.

They find missing people, help people out, help kids stay out of trouble with the D.A.R.E. program.

It is a noble profession.

James Nowacki Brick

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237th Anniversary Of The Skirmish At Cedar Bridge

BARNEGAT – On December 15, 1 - 4 p.m., experience the story of skirmish between John Bacon and local militia at Cedar Bridge tavern with a re-enactment of last documented land engagement of the Revolutionary War. On December 27, 1782, after searching for the notorious Captain John Bacon, Captain Richard Shreve of Burlington County Light Horse and Captain Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves at a nearby tavern. Bacon and his band of Loyalists surprised the Burlington militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were

fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals, who came to the aid and provided a diversion that allowed Bacon to escape. Among the Patriots, one was killed and four wounded.

Four Loyalists were also wounded, including Captain Bacon.

Tours of Cedar Bridge Tavern and the surrounding grounds will be available. Also kids crafts, demos and refreshments.

Re-enactment times: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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PBA 373 Beefsteak Dinner SPRAY BEACH – Long Beach Township PBA 373 hosts their Annual Beefsteak Dinner on January 19, 2020 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Spray Beach Yacht Club.

Your $50 donation will include a delicious Beefsteak dinner catered by Nightingale Catering “The Beefsteak Company since 1938.”

Beer, wine and soda will also be included and of course fun raffles and great prizes! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Police Unity Tour.

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MANAHAWKIN – Team Family Dental, located on Millcreek Road in Manahawkin, has partnered with Southern Regional High School once again to showcase some talented

student artists. There are several works from Mrs. Hoffman’s Painting & Drawing students now on display. New pieces will be rotated in approximately every six weeks.

Gentle Yoga For Lacey Food Bank LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation on Jan. 5, 2020 for Gentle Yoga for Lacey Food Bank. This yoga program, to benefit the Lacey Food Bank, is a beginner friendly

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BLOODY SPOT IN THE EYE

It can be quite disconcerting to look in the mirror and discover that you have a spot of blood under the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the surface of your eye. Called a “subconjunctival hemorrhage,” the condition can occur without you knowing it, following a forceful cough, sneeze, or straining effort. The conjunctiva contains tiny blood vessels that can break (or leak) after sudden increases in pressure. In these cases, the redness usually clears up within a week or two as the blood is reabsorbed.

However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated.

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Southern Regional Sports News

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Soccer All Stars Megan Lockwood and Ben Hanneman on representing the Rams at the Shore Conference Senior Boys and Girls All Star games on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Tinton Falls, NJ. The All Star game was made up of the top senior class all-stars from both Ocean and Monmouth counties.

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Barnegat Recreation Hosts Sundaes With The Snowman

BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Recreation Department will hold its first “Sundaes with The Snowman” program from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 15.

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Stafford Recreation Presents Alive With Music!

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The cost is $6 per person, children 2 and under are $2. The event will be held at the Barnegat Recreation building and tickets can be purchased by calling 609-698-0080 Ext. 122.

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Cost is $5 per session. Sessions begin January 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Pine Street Recreation Building, 25 Pine Street, Manahawkin, NJ. Registration required. Call Dee at 609-915-4946.

SRFEA Annual Parents Day Out

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MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Future Educators will hold Parents Day Out on December 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 11/12 Cafeteria. The cost is $15 per child/$30 per family and children ages three through

twelve may join for all or part of the day.

There will be games, crafts, cooking, and much more! Parents get your holiday shopping & wrapping done! Let us watch the kids! For more information and to register go to srsd.net.

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Stafford EMS Elects 2020 Officers

STAFFORD – Stafford EMS recently held their annual officer elections for the upcoming year. Squad 38 congratulated the following elected officers for 2020: • Chief (380) - Michael Essig Jr. • Deputy Chief (381) - Michael Essig Sr. • Lieutenant (382) - Lee R. McGuire • Sergeant (383) - Frank Ciraulo • President - Kenneth Opuda

• Vice President and Treasurer – TBD • Financial Secretary - Deborah Freeman • Admin. Secretary - Felicia Scimeca • Chief Engineer - Richard Hennecker • Chaplain - Jorge Salazar • Trustee (3 year term) - Joseph Bishop Stafford EMS wishes the above mentioned the best of luck in the next step of their future with our organization.

Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale Dec. 14

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Looking to get your loved ones something extra special this year? Look no further! Join the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) for their Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale and Gallery Opening Reception on Saturday, December 14, from 1 – 4 p.m.

This special event will be held at the Downtown Shops at 53 Main in the TRAC Gallery

and the Community Room. Local artists will present their small, affordable works for sale in a variety of different mediums including oil paintings, acrylics, glass art, jewelry, air brush work and more.

Participating local artists include: Frank Parisi, Jim Huba, Tim Lucas, Melissa Rhines Lisa Cifaretto, Kat Tobin, Robert Henne, Steig Vederso, and Julie Kiss.

Habitat ReStore Open Sundays This Holiday Season

TOMS RIVER –Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity ReStore is happy to announce they will be open Sundays beginning on December 1, 2019 at their location at 1214 Rte. 37 East in Toms River.

The ReStore sells (at greatly reduced pric-

es) gently used furniture, lamps, pictures, kitchen essentials and much more. Proceeds go towards Northern Ocean Habitat’s local repair programs, which provides safety and weatherization repairs for local low income homeowners, seniors and veterans.

NJ Elks Bikers Rally Across America For Brain Injured Children

OCEAN COUNTY – It has been called the “Unofficial Kick Off” to the spring riding season!

Come on out for a great time at one of the largest motorcycle events in the state of New Jersey and be part of this National event “Bikers Rally Across America for Brain Injured Children.”

The 13th annual Bikers Rally Across America for Brain Injured Children will take place on April 11, 2020. Rally begins at 1 p.m. at Old Bridge Elks Lodge 2229, 67 Old Amboy Rd,

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Escorted Scenic Rides to the Rally point will be leaving from several locations at 12 p.m. including the Brick Elks Lodge at 2491 Hooper Ave, Brick NJ 08723.

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But the coming winter will be a busy one, he said.

“Whether or not it’s snowstorms, ice storms or mixed events, I do feel this is going to be an active year for the Northeast,” Pastelok said.

And that might include above-normal snowfall, he said.

Jersey Shore residents can also expect more nor’easters this winter. Nor’easters got their name from their location. They are on the east coast of North America, and the winds over the coastal area comes from the northeast. According to Weather.gov, these damaging storms form between New Jersey and Georgia.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for colder than normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in the northeast.

“Our outlook forewarns of not only a good amount of snow, but also a wintry mix of rain, sleet - especially along the coast,” the website states.

The nynjpa.com website breaks down the winter months in terms of precipitation and temperatures. The snow threat for December is moderate.

However, that won’t be the case for January and February. There are two chances for major winter storms. One will be at the beginning of January and another during the last third of the month, according to nynjpa.com.

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Snow will also be a major factor in February, with polar and arctic air masses making the threat very high. The snow threat for March (a wild card month) is moderate. But there’s a possible major winter storm in the first half of the month, according to nynjpa.com.

Winter temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, with the coldest periods in mid-December, mid- and late January, February, and early March, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Precipitation will be below normal in the north and above normal in the south.

Snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid-November, early to mid- and late December, January, and early February.

And it will be a long winter, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

“Winter will hang on with stormy conditions up through the official start of spring, especially for the East Coast,” the Farmer’s Almanac website states.

The National Weather Service will release its winter weather predictions on Dec. 15, according to the NWS website. The NWS will also introduce its new “Winter Storm Outlook” webinar on that date.

The webinar will focus on the possibility of hazardous snow or ice events, by sending key messages about significant winter storm threats during the fi rst three days of the forecast period. The Winter Storm Severity Index will be extended to all 116 NWS forecast offices in the United States.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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My Hearing Is Prett y Good, Except When I Go To The Movies

I often hear the comment, “I can’t appreciate going to the movies because I am missing the punch line.” Similar complaints are reiterated when watching TV, listening to the radio or in noisy restaurant environments. These environments have something in common; they all present the listener with a mechanical reproduction of sound and utilize various techniques that can make understanding difficult with hearing loss.

Movie theaters employ loudness expansion. With expansion, loud sounds are louder than normal. This is exactly the opposite of what people with hearing loss need. Specifically, hearing impaired folks need loudness compression (reduced amplification of loud sounds). It is ridiculous that most movie theaters insist on playing sound tracks so loud even though everybody complains about it. Moreover, filmmakers often use multiple microphones to record speech

from several people at the same time.

Add background music to this situation and you have the recipe for a difficult listening environment.

Whether you are listening to the radio, telephone, TV or watching movies, the quality of sound and the intelligibility of speech has been recorded, processed, transmitted and amplified. For people with hearing loss, this difference is enough to make understanding a real challenge. I encourage anybody who is having difficulty listening in these environments to utilize the technology that is available to improve the sound quality. For example, most movie theaters “are wired for sound,” and allow you to utilize their own personal listening headphones (which are typically infra red technology). In most cases, this will dramatically improve your ability to understand speech, which is our common goal.

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

Surprising Health Benefits Of Winter Essential Oils

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Essential oils, when used correctly, have profound and potent actions on the body and impact your metabolic pathways similarly to drugs and dietary supplements.

If you inhale a specific oil, or put it into a diffuser and aromatize it, you will be harnessing a natural healing modality.

If you apply an oil, for example tea tree oil, you will be utilizing very strong anti-fungal and antiseptic benefits. Today, my focus is on some winter essential oils which can help restore balance to the dreary, cold winter months ahead. Here are the best EOs derived from trees and plants which thrive in winter and high altitudes: Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens).

The clean, fresh scent of Cypress will ‘wake’ you up and make you feel more energetic. In my opinion, this EO could be inhaled or applied to your legs (in a carrier lotion or directly) a half-hour before you go out for a run, or to the gym.

You may be able to run faster, or take on more weight during leg lifts. Apply one or two drops to your feet or legs prior to working out.

Be mindful of others and do not apply too much of this EO because it has a strong scent, and it contains “camphene” (a strong antiseptic) which may be off-putting to other gym members.

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis). The berries of the coniferous tree called Juniper give us this beautiful, calming essential oil. It has a strong

woodsy but clean aroma. It is thought to support urinary tract health and issues related to the kidneys. It may have a use for reducing pimples and improving complexion. You could put a drop into your face moisturizer.

Because of the clean scent, most people diffuse Juniper Berry EO. It has a grounding effect so think about putting 3 drops in your diffuser and keeping it in your office.

Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica). The Siberian fi r tree grows very tall and in harsh, cold weather like Russia and Canada. The strong woody scent has instant calming and relaxing properties. Essential oil of Siberian Fir may be helpful to calm the emotions and provide a sense of grounding when you feel like things are out of control. It’s akin to taking a hike in the forest and smelling the clean, fresh aroma of the fir trees growing along the path.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Peppermint gives us that zingy, fresh aroma that most people associate with mint. It’s from the high menthol content, which is great for throat lozenges, mints/candies and also breath fresheners and toothpaste.

The peppermint tree actually grows best in temperate climates, where it doesn’t get super hot or cold. But it’s very popular at winter time, especially because of candy canes and other minty deserts at the holiday table. Diffuse peppermint or apply a dab to your temples if you have a headache. You can also put a drop into your smoothie for a unique, refreshing flavor.

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Dear Joel Winter Blues

Dear Joel, Fall is here and while the leaves may be turning brilliant colors, I am turning ‘blue’ just thinking about winter and the cold weather ahead. Do you have any suggestions to help get me through the cold, dark days of Winter with a sunnier attitude?

Answer: I share your feelings about the cold as I am warm weather lover myself. The obvious answer of course is to head to a warmer climate for the season, but for most of us that is impractical. However, planning a warm weather get-away during the winter months is a great idea, even for a short time. Each season offers us a unique opportunity for fun, relaxation and rejuvenation. Winter is the perfect time for indoor activities, learning

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy somewhere else. new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe Buying an Amazon there’s something on your wish list that gift card to make a pay- Michael J. Deem Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be ment is NOT the same tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech as using Amazon Paygadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, ments, which provides other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay some protections for using an Amazon gift card then it’s prob- buyers. Amazon Payably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card ments is a feature that terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift allows Amazon memcards to make payments anywhere besides bers to pay for merchandise on other webamazon.com and a few specific sites. sites by logging in and using a payment Here’s how the scam happens: You dis- method they’ve stored on their Amazon cover a website that sells new HDTVs, account. For example, if you use a credit GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for card stored in your Amazon Payments deeply discounted prices. You haven’t account, you’re still using your credit heard of the site, but you’re diligent and card to make the purchase, and you get you do some research. You find a few re- certain protections when you use a credit views from satisfied customers, you think card. You don’t have the same protections the site is legitimate, and you go for it. when you pay with a gift card — virtually During checkout, you’re instructed to or physically. It could be tough to trace the purchase an Amazon gift card and then money or get it back if something goes hand over the gift card information as pay- wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if ment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be you’re sending the gift card to a friend or out the money, and you won’t get anything family member as a gift. in return. These scammers know that bad When shopping online, consider using a reviews scare people away, so they may payment method that offers protections if post a few positive reviews about the site. you don’t get what you paid for.

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A ROUND T HE J ERSEY S HORE Fact vs Myth: What You Need To Know About Flu Shots

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department wants to help residents understand facts vs. myths when it comes to the seasonal flu and flu vaccines.

“People should do their homework when it comes to their families’ health and safety.

And when it comes to the flu it’s understandable that individuals have so many questions when it comes to the facts,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Trust the health experts. They can decipher the facts from myths and help understand what the best course is for you.”

Every year, OCHD officials are asked these three common questions: • Can a flu vaccine give you the flu?

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flu?

• Do I need a flu shot every year?

To the first question, health experts say no; the flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness.

Flu vaccines administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: with the ‘inactivated’ (killed) virus, which is not infectious, or with only a single gene from a flu virus (as opposed to the full virus) in order to produce an immune response without causing infection.

According to OCHD officials, some people report feeling sick after getting their flu vaccine, despite these facts. This can be due to: Some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms similar to flu, and also spread and cause illness during

the flu season.

It is possible to be exposed to influenza viruses, which cause the flu, shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period after vaccination that it takes the body to develop immune protection. This exposure may result in a person becoming ill with flu before protection from the vaccine takes effect.

Some may have been exposed to a flu virus that is unique from the viruses the vaccine is designed to protect against. There are many different flu viruses that spread and cause illness among people but are not included for protection in the current vaccines.

And, the flu vaccine can vary in how well it works and some people who get vaccinated may still get sick.

Another common question OCHD hears

each year is this: Do I need the flu shot every year? The answer is yes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot annually because a person’s immune protection from vaccines wears down over time.

“The bottom line is that flu vaccines can and do save lives,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “It’s important to speak with your health care provider if you need more information and facts regarding any vaccines. Remember, the internet doesn’t always have the best information that would pertain specifically to you or your family.”

For more information about the flu or for a clinic schedule, visit the OCHD website at ochd.org.

Nico & Nick: Toms River Boy’s Dream Come True Concert Experience

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – It was a night five-year-old Nico will never forget; from the unlimited candy, to the lights and decorations, to the incredible meet and greet with his idol.

Thanks to the kind hearts and devotion of the local community, this little boy from Toms River lived like a rock star for one night with none other than superstar Nick Jonas at the Jonas Brothers concert on Nov. 22 at the Prudential Center.

“He is going to be talking about his first concert and meeting his idol for years to come!” said Vanessa Lemanski, Nico’s mother.

It all began when Lemanski shared a post to Facebook about her son’s dream to meet Nick Jonas. Not only is he a fan of the Jonas Brothers, but Nico shares a special connection with the youngest of the three brothers. They are both diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

In no time, members of the local community shared the post far and wide, scoring Nico and his mother tickets to the Nov. 29 Jonas Brothers concert in Atlantic City. The tickets were a donation from The Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation, a local childhood cancer awareness organization.

Lemanski posted to Facebook on Nov. 21: “Thank you to everyone who has helped Nico get this far in his endeavor. Never in our wildest

dreams did we expects this. The love, support, and sense of community is heart warming!”

And the surprises kept coming.

Shortly thereafter, Lemanski got a direct call from the Jonas Brothers’ music director with great news: Nick Jonas wanted to meet Nico at their Nov. 22 concert. On Nov. 21, Wolf Flores, one of the more outspoken advocates for Nico’s case, delivered the great news to Nico at his school.

Flores posted a live video to his Facebook page of the before and after, stating that it was the work of the local community, the Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation, and his own Wolf’s Dream Warriors that made this happen.

On Nov. 22, Nico and Lemanski headed up to the Prudential Center for what would later be remembered as the experience of a lifetime.

From the moment the pair walked through the stadium doors, they were treated warmly like VIP, said Lemanski.

“Not having any experience being backstage at a concert I don’t know what’s it’s normally like but, the Jonas Brothers set-up was Nico’s dreamland,” she said. “There was a giant colorful dessert table filled with cupcakes, candy, and all sorts of goodies. A rainbow balloon arch, with silver balloon letters spelling out Jonas.”

Nico wasted no time in enjoying the Skittles while waiting for his idol to come out.

Once they passed by a movie theatre-sized screen showing a 3D crackling fire place, the atmosphere changed. Nico and Lemanski were ushered into what she recalled as a “Mariah Carey-esque” room, decked out like a white, sparkling winter wonderland. Picture twinkle lights, a white and gold Christmas tree, and Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background.

As if this wasn’t magical enough, add Nick Jonas into the mix.

Nick Jonas greeted Nico with a big high five and immediately got to talking about their connection, asking what kind of pump he wore and telling him he was strong and brave.

Being the five-year-old that he is, Nico couldn’t wait to find out if they were going to play one of his favorites from the hit Disney Channel movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers.

At this, Lemanski said, “Nick just smiled. We took some photos, hugged, and wished him a good show.”

Nico and his mom then got set up in their first level seats to enjoy the show.

Where one might expect an abundance of Jonas Brothers merchandise and handmade signs, Lemanski noted that there was also an incredible amount of Type 1 diabetes support to be seen in the crowd.

“Immediately stepping into the stadium you saw the T1 love. People with Beyond T1 shirts,

and find a cure signs, everyone (including Nico) in blue for Diabetes Awareness Month.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the support,” she said.

Nico enjoyed the concert to the fullest, watching as fireworks, confetti, and laser lights lit up the stadium around him. Not only this, but it seemed Nick Jonas called in a favor, playing “Gotta Find You” from Camp Rock near Nico’s side of the stage, “giving Nico pure unimaginable bliss,” said Lemanski.

“After rocking out and snacking on goodies, Nico was slung over my shoulder passed out for the night,” she added.

It was indeed a night to remember, in more ways than one.

“He is going to be talking about his first concert and meeting his idol for years to come! I’ll have something real and tangible to reference the next time T1 is getting the best of him and it would never of been possible without the outpour of kindness, love, and support everyone showed on social media,” said Lemanski.

Lemanski explained that having Type 1 diabetes makes you part of a family you never asked to be a part of, but a family nonetheless. She gave special thanks to community members Flores and Maureen Olsen for their kindness and support in making Nico’s dreams come true.

“We’re family now,” she said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE AMI Food Drive Collects 800 lbs. Of Food

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By Kimberly Bosco GALLOWAY – November is recognized as the start to the “season of giving” with the onset of the holiday season, and this year, the local community did not disappoint.

The Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) Foundation’s 11th Annual Food Drive took place throughout the month of November, bringing in 800 pounds of food donations to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey-Southern Branch and Fulfill (the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties).

Members of the community as well as AMI staff members donated canned and non-perishable food items to the cause at all AMI offices in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 7 - dec 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone may say “yes,” or someone may agree, but it could be that not everyone is on the same page as you. You might expect too much from a new purchase or from someone’s casual assurances in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Facts may be more valuable to you than fantasies as the week begins to unfold. Boring, repetitive tasks are easy to endure when they are balanced by news of an upcoming outing or an exciting personal opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tune in and listen carefully because someone’s words could be music to your ears. You may have opportunities for enrichment events this week. Remain open to new cultural experiences and eager to learn in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You and a partner may find yourselves aligned in the desire for material security and the various ways you might ensure that. This could be a week when achieving your joint ambitions dominates every waking moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Appearances can be deceiving. You may be a stickler for propriety in public but a tickler of funny bones in private. Embrace opportunities to meet new people in the week to come and your horizons will broaden.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you can’t rise above it, you might find a way to go under it. Your high ideals may become supercharged and your imagination limitless in the week ahead. Use your head to circumvent obstacles to your ambitions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult to feel comfortable in your own skin during the next several days. You may not feel quite at your best, especially if you are stuck with menial tasks like scrubbing floors or other tedious jobs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unpredictable conditions on the job site or near your workplace might make for some strangely altered conditions in the week ahead. However, unexpected situations may also give you a chance to meet new and interesting people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A sales pitch you hear might be misleading; wait for better timing to sign contracts or purchase big-ticket items. Consider getting advice because you probably shouldn’t trust your personal economic and emotional indicators this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is always something new to learn, and you might feel inspired to look up any word or concept you don’t yet know. In the upcoming week you might make an effort to update your financial knowledge base.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You tend to give when everyone else has a hand out.

Keeping a smile on your face could be easy this week. The boss may be demanding, but you have plenty of latitude to do what you please at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t recapture your youth or childhood, but you may still feel quite young at heart. If you find a $20 bill in your pocket, it might be spent frivolously on whimsical gifts in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy, Versatile Lemon Cake Is A Winner During The Holidays

By Wolfgang Puck You’ve probably heard people talk about their “go-to” recipes. Maybe you have some go-tos yourself. They’re those dishes that are easy to make, foolproof and always deliver delicious results that you can count on for just about any purpose, from family meals to casual get-togethers with friends to special-occasion parties.

With holiday celebrations of all kinds fast approaching, desserts are generally the go-to recipes that are most in demand. Especially prized are treats that are versatile, appropriate not only for a range of different occasions but also for the ways in which you can serve them.

I was very impressed by just such a recipe that was developed by my friend Marian Getz, a brilliant pastry chef who has worked with me when I appear on the Home Shopping Network. Marian knows I have a sweet tooth, and she never fails to come up with something new to make me happy.

Marian’s Lemon Velvet Sheet Cake, the recipe for which she generously shares here, is a perfect holiday go-to for any number of reasons. First, of course, is the fact that it’s delicious, with a bright lemony flavor thanks to its combination of fresh lemon juice and zest and lemon extract, all incorporated into the batter, and still more lemon juice in its easy icing glaze that’s poured on right after the cake comes out of the oven.

The velvety texture comes thanks to the mixture of soft cake flour, rich and tangy sour cream, and baking powder and soda, with the tenderness of the crumb further enhanced by the acidity of the lemon as well.

Better still, the batter takes just minutes to stir together and only about half an hour to bake.

So not only could you plan to make this as part of a holiday dessert table, but you could also whip it up easily for last-minute guests.

For something that tastes so good, the very basic nature of the recipe also means that it’s versatile. Try swapping out orange or even lime or grapefruit for the lemon. You could also bake the batter as cupcakes if you like. And feel free to play around with the icing or frosting.

For example, Marian wowed me once by replacing the lemon glaze with chocolate ganache, first heating 3 cups (750 ml) of heavy cream in the top pan of a double boiler over but not touching barely simmering water, and then slowly whisking in 2 pounds (900 g) of good-quality chopped dark chocolate (or use chocolate coins or chips) until melted and thoroughly blended with the cream.

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of that combination? Then congratulations: You’ve discovered a new go-to recipe!

LEMON VELVET SHEET CAKE Make one 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5 cm) cake, 9 to 16 servings CAKE: 2 cups (500 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream Grated zest of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 11/2 cups (375 ml) cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt GLAZE: 11/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice GARNISHES (optional): Freshly whipped cream Fresh berries Position a wire rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With nonstick baking spray, evenly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5-cm) baking pan; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon and vanilla extracts, and eggs. With a wire whisk, stir them together briskly until smoothly blended.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a clean whisk until thoroughly blended. Add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a whisk just until no streaks of the flour mixture remain.

Pour the resulting batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan on the oven rack and bake for about 30 minutes, until a long wooden toothpick inserted off the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside on a wire rack.

Immediately put the confectioners sugar and lemon juice for the glaze in a small mixing bowl. Stir them together with a small whisk or a fork until smooth, and then immediately pour the glaze evenly over the still-hot cake.

Serve the cake straight from the pan, hot, warm or at room temperature, cutting it into squares.

Garnish, if you like, with whipped cream and fresh berries.

(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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