2016-10-29 - The Jackson Times

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SHARON DEY

MICHAEL WALSH

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Two incumbents and one challenger are v ying for two open seats in the Jackson board of education election.

Incumbents Thomas Colucci and Board President Sharon Dey will try to keep their seats as retired educator and administrator Michael Walsh, who ran unsuccessfully last

year, is again on the ballot.

The Jackson Times interviewed each candidate and here are their answers. The

Sandy Anniversary Numbers Show Gains, Struggles

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – October 29 marks the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, which was the eighteenth named storm and the 10th hurricane of the 2012 hurricane season.

The post-tropical cyclone Sandy moved from the Caribbean to the U.S. eastern seaboard, making landfall near Brigantine, NJ around 7:30 p.m, according to the National Weather Service.

Sandy produced a record storm surge along the entire New Jersey coast – partly due to 4 YEARS the timing of landfall near the time of high tide – which damaged (Sandy - See Page 31)

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October 29, 2016

JACKSON HONORS KOREAN WAR VET

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Mayor Michael Reina shows off the new street sign to the honoree, E. Larry St. Laurent.

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Relief Center Suddenly Closes

By Judy Smestad-Nunn struction official from the Trenton Diocese.

OCEAN COUNTY – The Visitation Relief There were rumors that the town closed Center, founded in February 2013 to help it, Ducey said, but it was the diocese who victims of Superstorm Sandy, closed its closed it after its Director of Property and doors suddenly this Constr uction Scott month without notice.

Pirozzi found out the In its early days, center did not have a the center – which Certificate of Occuis affiliated with the pancy, that there were nearby Visitation Roa number of violations man Catholic Church dating back to 2013, on Mantoloking Road and that no inspecin Brick – provided tions had been done services toward re–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn there, officials said. cover y, rebuilding The Visitation Relief Center suddenly In order for the center a n d h el pi n g w it h closed its doors this month. The facility to be in compliance everyday needs for opened to help victims of Superstorm with the township, an storm victims. inspection was schedSandy in early 2013.

In 2015, the VRC uled for October 26, expanded its assistance to the low-income but Pirozzi had arrived from Trenton and and homeless from Ocean and Monmouth he called the township construction departCounties. ment to cancel the inspection.

Representatives of the VRC had no com“He said there was no work that had been ment on its closure, but at the October 18 done and we’re going to fail all of these, and council meeting, Brick Mayor John G. he felt that it was unsafe, and the archdiocese Ducey said the center was closed by a con(Center - See Page 6)

Mayor Michael Reina with E. Larry St. Laurent (left) and Wally Jamison (right).

The Jackson Memorial High School JROTC presented colors at the street dedication.

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – His list of accomplishments and awards is long. Now he can add “street name” to that list.

(Veteran - See Page 5)

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An eleventh-hour change brought the celebration i ndoors to honor Jackson r esident and K orean War veteran E. Larry St. Laurent, who received proclamations from government officials and a township s treet named i n his honor.

The rain and wind O ctober 22 caused the venue change, from the war memorial at the Justice Complex to the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 4703 on Magnolia D r.

St. Laurent, who with his w ife Mary r aised four children—Theresa, Debbie, Larry and Michelle—in Jackson, now resides at Sunrise in Jackson. He was joined by his family, friends and fellow veterans as well as loc al dignitaries who packed the VFW, leaving standing-room-only that morning.

SFC E. Larry St. Lauren Place wil l share the roa d with Jackson Drive in the Jus tice Complex.

“Just being in his presence, it’s hist ory,” Mayor Michael Reina, who not only offered a proclamation but personally unveiled the stre et sign, told The Jackson Times. “Like I feel with all our veterans, it’s just an honor to be in their presence and have conversations with them, becau se you learn so much, not only through what they say, but through their eyes. Larry has just always been that way with me…it’s just a feeling that, this is how the nation was formed, men like this.”

Reina said this decision to name a street

The Jackson Times, October 29, 2016, Page 5 after the Korean War vet was simple one: St. Laurent deserves it.

“It’s our way of saying ‘thank you, you’re never going to be forgotten. Everybody is going to come down that road, and see it, and they’re going to know who Larry St. Laurent is,” Reina said.

St. Laurent enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and was sent to Japan that December. He was promoted to sergeant f irst clas s at 20, and fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he and many other soldiers endured frostbite and where he was wounded in battle. He was qualified as a rif leman, a gunner and a rocket launcher. After being honorably discharged in 1951, he came back stateside and met his wife. Duri ng that decade, he started volunteering at the VFW in Jackson , where he met Stephen Wallace “Wally” Jamison, a World War II arm y priva te wh o himsel f shares a street nam e with Magnolia Drive.

St. Laurent settled into family life in Jackson , becoming a mail carrier for 20 years and, when he retired, became the director of Ocean County Vet eran Services Bureau, where he assisted veterans in getting benefits they were entitled t o.

Though St. Laurent has a list of accomplishments and awards that could fill pages, Reina said the veteran’s most cherished honors are the Purple Heart and Campaign Stars.

“Without SFC St. Laurent and other Korean War veterans…who fought through the harshest winters and most brutal summers, often without adequate food

and supplies, South Korea would not be enjoying economic prosperity, cultural evolution and individual freedoms that it does today. In a ll likelihood, they would be living under the oppressive regime of North Korea ,” Brigadier G eneral Kev in Keehan said. “…Their experiences are what shaped our nation. It’s because of m en and women, like SFC St. Laurent, that we have the liberties that we enjoy today.”

The veteran was also recognized by the state comman der of the VFW, Conrad Hoffman, and by Vincent Camporeale of the county Veter ans Service Bureau, who worked w ith St. Laurent and read a proclamation on behalf of Freeholders Gerry Little and John Kelly.

St. Laurent was able to attend the service but could not speak with the press.

His wife, Mary, said the recognition her husband rece ived “means the world” to him and his family.

“We’re so proud of him,” she said.

“He talked about [the war] all the time,” St. Laurent’s daughter, Terry Cavallaro, said. “He did some miracles, he did a lot of stuff. I didn’t know my dad went throug h so much stuff that he told me was we got older. He went through a lot, but he’s a good person.”

St. Laurent’s so n, Larry, echoed that the family is proud.

“It makes us happy to see him happy,” Larry said, looking over at his fathe r.

“He’s hap py. He’s overwhelmed today.

But we’ve always been proud of him. We grew up with it.”

Immediate Care Hosts Month-Long “Paint The Plaza Pink” Event

TOMS RIVER – Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Toms River, along with participating Toms River Shopping Center businesses, is hosting “Paint the Plaza Pink” for the month of October in support of breast cancer awareness month. The event aims to promote breast cancer awareness and education through sharing resources from the American Cancer Society and collecting donations for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can stop by Toms River Shopping Center and look for participating businesses with a pink ribbon display to find materials from the American Cancer Society. Stop by Immediate Care to receive a free “pink power” promotional bag.

The mission of Immediate Care is to consistently provide superior quality and compassionate care by combining medical expertise with understanding and sincerity.

They offer cost-effective and convenient services while consistently focusing on exceptional patient care.

For a full list of healthcare services or to learn more about Immediate Care, visit immcare. com.

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decided that the best course of action was to close the Visitation Relief Center, so the archdiocese will decide from there, if they want to repair it and reopen it; they own the property,” the mayor said.

Pirozzi was concerned about the safety of the tenants, the workers, the volunteers and the people who came to the VRC for the services, Ducey added.

After the meeting, Brick Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the VRC, previously the location of Colony Market and then the Mantoloking Market Place, was rented by the Visitation Church after the storm, and was eventually purchased by the archdiocese.

In a timeline provided by Township Construction Official Dan Newman, township staff first met with the VRC in May 2013 to outline the permit requirements and process.

With a long history of incomplete applications, unfinished and unapproved renovations and alterations (and therefore no final inspections scheduled), improperly installed mechanical equipment, in October 2013 the township reminded the VRC that they were operating without a CO. During the same month, township staff met with VRC Director Christie Winters and advised her that staff could not occupy the second floor, and a Notice of Violation was issued for occupying without a CO. The township met with Winters again in February and March 2014 to discuss the code issues, and the township advised the parish of

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the violations, Newman said.

Adding to these problems was BTMUA concerns: the VRC owed them money, and because they were operating without a CO, the utility wanted to turn off the water to the building.

What followed was more of the same: meetings, deficient and incomplete applications by the VRC staff, promises of payment and of completed plans, until January 2015 when Bergin sent a letter to Winters and the pastor of Visitation Church which resulted in a meeting.

The same issues were raised and no permit revisions were submitted to address the issues, Newman detailed.

From December 2015 through September 2016, the VRC did not request any inspections for work that was required, and no attempt was made to correct outstanding issues. Winters was notified that Newman would be taking enforcement action.

On October 2016, Pirozzi contacted Newman indicating the archdiocese was not aware of the violations, and in the interest of safety decided that the best course of action was to close the center.

The local environmental group, Save Barnegat Bay, had leased office space in an upstairs area of the VRC. Its executive director Britta Wenzel said it is “hard to watch” people in need of help pull into the relief center’s parking lot and just leave.

“The VRC is an emerging non-profit, and the first years are not easy,” Wenzel said in a phone interview days after the center closed.

“These folks put two nickels together to try to help people; it’s hard to do and hard to find stability,” she said.

She said people in need would always leave the VRC “with something,” whether it was food, building supplies or a phone number.

“I think there’s a public perception that the relief center attracts the problems and brings people into the community, but they’re your own neighbors, already in your community, and they could be you,” Wenzel said.

A closed Facebook group called Save The Visitation Relief Center has been created and has about 1,000 members. A video on the Facebook page shows the Rev. Edward Blanchett of Visitation Church announcing the center’s closure at an October 16 mass.

He said there had been a development that he considers very important in the life of the parish, the Visitation Relief Center, in cooperation with Catholic Charities, that had “helped hundreds of families in rebuilding efforts, providing advice in securing government aid, and offering materials and spiritual support to lives devastated by the storm,” would be closing.

“A situation developed between the VRC and the Office of Construction in Brick Township regarding deficiencies in the VRC building, and it’s a situation that will cause significant financial damage to the Visitation parish if it continues,” he said.

“So after consultation with the Parish Finance Council, and on the advice of Bishop David O’Connell of Trenton, I must announce that operations at the Visitation Relief Center will cease immediately,” effective until further notice, and it may be permanent,” Blanchett said.

A limited staff would remain at the center to oversee the demobilization effort and to provide referrals to other services, he added.

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CASA For Children

I am writing in hopes of offering a suggestion for the many people who might be wondering how they can help local children, especially those who are victims of abuse and neglect.

I encourage looking into volunteer opportunities with our local chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County.

CASA of Ocean County is part of a national nonprofit organization which trains and supports volunteers who are appointed by the courts to fight for the rights of children in the foster care and child welfare systems.

CASA of Ocean County will be holding an information session at their office located at 1108 Hooper Avenue building 1 suite C Toms River, NJ 08754 on November 8 at 5:15 to 6 p.m. this information session is open to the public In Ocean County alone there are over 750 children living in foster care. I continue to be amazed at the number of vulnerable children right here in our own communities.

What is most surprising—and disheartening— is that during this incredibly vulnerable time in a young life, the foster care and family court system is simply too overworked to deal with the unique needs and rights of each child.

As a result, too many children in the system

get bounced from house to house—having to change schools five or six times in just a couple of years.

Often siblings get split up because there isn’t enough room for larger families.

Some kids even wind up sleeping in hallways on cots until they are literally “aged out of the system” when they turn 18.

These children deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They deserve the chance to live in a safe, loving and permanent home.

That is why the CASA of Ocean County Program exists.

In fact, a child with a CASA volunteer is half as likely to languish in foster care, and that much more likely to find a safe permanent home. But we only have enough resources to support 10 percent of the children in the system today. We are committed to ensuring that all children in foster care have a committed CASA volunteer assigned to support them.

To do this, we will need to more than double the number of CASA volunteers for the organization.

We need to start right here in our community, and you can help by contacting casaofoceancounty.org for volunteer, donation or other participation opportunities.

I am a CASA supporter, because I want to stand up for the rights of a child. Join me and make the difference in the life of a child!

Vicki Weiss CASA of Ocean County

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L������ T� T�� E����� Casino Expansion Gamble Not Worth Risking Casino expansion is a bad idea that would devastate the state’s economy by causing billions in lost economic revenue, increasing home foreclosures and losing tens of thousands of jobs. Proponents of casino expansion have lacked transparency in their proposal for North Jersey casinos as we still do not know what the tax rates would be, where the casinos would be built or who would build them.

Transparency has been an ongoing issue as the cryptic referendum provides only a requirement that casinos would have to be built at least 72 miles outside of Atlantic City. Beyond that, no exact location has been provided and no tax rate has been agreed upon, making it impossible to know what revenues would look like or what programs, state funds or constituency would purportedly benefit from casino expansion.

As someone who played an integral part in the New Jersey casino industry from its inception, I know how detrimental casino expansion in North Jersey would be for the state, I am voting

to protect the New Jersey taxpayers and voting no on Question One. Steven P. Perskie Former Assemblyman, State Senator and Casino Control Commission Chairman

Vote No On Question One Casino expansion would have a devastating effect, on not only our region, but throughout the entire state by destroying tens of thousands of jobs and causing billions in lost revenue.

Meanwhile, New Jersey voters have been left in the dark about key details of the proposed expansion because it would only benefit a handful of well-connected, special interests.

We cannot stand idly by as casino expansion looms and our economic well-being is at stake. That is why I am voting no on Question One on Election Day. John Armstrong Absecon Mayor

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a b o u t Tr u m p’s s e x u a l m i s c o n d u c t , H i l l a r y’s r el at e d e -m a i l s p o s sibly falsif ied by Russ i a n h a c ke r s a n d Bi l l Clinton’s bad conduct of two decades ago. We’ve h e a r d e n o u g h a n d fo r too long about these disgraceful issues making a mockery of our country and its electoral system.

We are faced with an increasingly aggressive Russia, nuclear provo cations by North Korea, human tragedies in Syri a , C h i n e s e a d ve nt u ri s m , n at u r a l d i s a s t e r s i n ou r c ou nt r y, r a cia l and police problems and families facing growing econom ic pressu res as prices spiral. These are the issues that should be the concern to our voters and candidates. Yet, they and the media seem absorbed solely with daily nastiness. This is tr uly deplorable.

Seymour Brotman Manchester

Vote The Principles Of The Platform, Not Personality Of Candidate Calling all Catholics a nd fellow Ch r ist ia n s.

We need to vote for the principles outlined in the platform of each candidate.

Impor tant for our futures: the selection of the Supreme Cour t judges;

relig iou s f reedom; t he preservation of life. Other issues are also important but with life as an underlying principle, charity will prevail.

The Republican platform is definitely pro-life; the Democratic platfor m is definitely not. The platfor ms spea k for t hemselves.

This may be our last chance to turn our cult u r e a r ou nd . D on’t b e offended by a candidate’s “non-politician,” unpoli s h e d b e h a v i o r. L o o k beyond to what will be i mplemented when t he candidate takes office.

We are desperate for a change for good.

L.A. Schuck Manchester

GOP Hypocrites Should Climb Off High Horses A ny person who was o f f e n d e d b y Tr u m p’s rema rk s, rega rd less of their gender, has at some poi nt said or thoug ht somet h i ng of fensive about someone else. It’s time for the hypocrites to climb off their high horses.

A ny Republican r unning for an off ice who states publicly they are not s u p p or t i ng Tr u mp can count on my vote for their opposition.

Paul R Hueck Berkeley

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Community Awareness Night Focused On Addiction Prevention

PLUMSTED – Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, concerned parents and children gathered for the township’s first Community Awareness Night held on October 6 at the New Egypt High School.

The forum was a collaborative effort between the DART Prevention Coalition, the Plumsted Police Department, Plumsted School District and the Plumsted Municipal Alliance.

Among the night’s speakers were Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Rory Wells; Jenna Reidy, specialist at RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention; Michael Capko, manager, DART Prevention Coalition; and Township Police Chief Matthew Petrecca.

Capko said the idea behind the forum was for each of the groups to come together to

host an informative session for parents. The forum featured free pizza, giveaway items and literature about addiction prevention.

“Parents are an important target to reach with underage drinking education. Many parents feel it is ‘safer’ to allow their teen to drink in their own home as opposed to drinking elsewhere. The goal of the groups associated with the program is to educate parents on the dangers of underage drinking, including the legal consequences of hosting a party in your home,” Capko said.

It was noted during the program that it is illegal for adults to serve alcohol to those under the age of 21 and that they can face six months jail time and a $1,000 fine.

“We want to get out a little information to

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is offering the following technology workshops for adults in November.

Create Your First Email Account, November 1 at 10 a.m. This class is designed for beginners who have little or no computer experience. Topics covered include how to write and send an email, check for new messages, and delete unwanted mail.

Intro to the Apple iPad, November 4 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn the ins

and outs of their iPads. Make sure that the device is set up and that guests know their Apple ID. Intro to the Internet, November 14 at 10 a.m. Learn how to access the Internet, search for a specific organization, and browse for a topic. Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.

Microsoft Word Basics, November 15 at 10 a.m. Learn how to write and format a document. Participants should be

parents to help their children lead safe, sober and happy lives. You have to help young people to make better decision making skills,” Wells told parents in the audience.

Reidy spoke about her own struggles with alcohol and how it began. “I sought out alcohol because I lacked self-esteem and coping skills. I also had a genetic predisposition to addiction.”

The forum also touched on the growing problem of drug abuse by teens across the county and nationwide.

Petrecca thanked the governing body and the DART Coalition for helping the police department secure a special drop box for unused drugs and medicines which could fall into the hands of teens who use them

November Technology Classes

comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.

Computers 101, November 17 at 2 p.m.

This class will provide an overview of the mouse, keyboard, files and folders, saving documents, and other concepts for new computer users.

Microsoft Excel Basics, November 21 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of this powerful

illegally.

“We have a zero tolerance for those who are dealing drugs. We have an open door policy at the police department. If you see something that looks wrong or have a concern about someone using or distributing drugs contact us about it,” Petrecca said.

Mayor Jack A. Trotta said he was pleased with the audience turnout: “This event provided some important information from knowledgeable representatives that we hope will lead to a conversation between parents and their children to prevent problems of drug and alcohol abuse.”

“We hope to make this an annual or twice annual event,” School Superintendent Jerry North said.

spreadsheet tool. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.

Registration is required for each of the workshops. To sign up, call 732-928-4400 or go online to theoceancountylibrary. org.

The Jackson Branch Library is located at 2 Jackson Dr.

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OCVTS Opportunities For Middle School Students

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the 2017-18 school year for the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) and the Performing Arts Academy (PAA).

MATES and PAA are four-year public high schools administered by the OCVTS district. Each academy is designed to provide a college preparatory academic curriculum with a focus on a specific career area.

MATES is a specialized high school designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum with concentration in the areas of science, math, and technology.

Additional focus is provided in marine and environmental science. The school offers a challenging, hands-on learning experience for college-bound and career-oriented students interested in pursuing math or science-related career fields. Students have unique opportunities to participate in fieldwork, independent research, and internships throughout Ocean County.

MATES was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012.

The Performing Arts Academy is designed to provide a rigorous college preparatory academic program integrated with performing arts curriculum focused in dance, vocal music, or acting as well as a new fourth discipline focused on audio recording and technical theater. The school exists to provide a unique, nurturing, and challenging learning environment for students living in Ocean County who are

gifted in the performing arts. The teaching philosophy strives to incorporate the arts into all educational areas by integrating curriculum and by interaction with professionals from the arts industry. PAA was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014.

Students are selected to both academies from applications through a competitive process and enter at the 9th grade level.

Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is December 10.

Middle school students who are planning a future in math/science related fields or the performing arts, and their parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session.

MATES will hold admission information sessions: November 19 at 10 a.m. The sessions will be held at OCVTS MATES, 195 Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin.

PAA will hold admission information session on November 2 at 6:30 p.m.; November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; and November 19 at 9 a.m. The sessions will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College Campus, Toms River.

For more information about the OCVTS high school academies or the admission information sessions, visit ocvts.org or call OCVTS Academy Admissions at 732-4733100, ext. 3065.

Job Interview Preparation Strategies JACKSON – Certified Professional Career Coach, Kathi A. Frampton will visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library on November 30 at 7 p.m. to present tips on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and interview follow-up.

This class is funded by the New Jersey

Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant. This is a free event. All are welcome. Advanced registration is required. Registration will open on October 31 at 9 a.m.

To register, call 732-928-4400 (option 4 on the phone menu) or visit tinyurl.com/ jobinterviewprepclass.

Operation Christmas Child JACKSON – The Jackson United Methodist Church will be holding its annual Operation Christmas Child drive on November 6 at 12:30 p.m.

Operation Christmas Child is a program where shoeboxes are filled with gifts, wrapped and sent all around the world to children who

might not otherwise receive a present on Christmas. To help, please donate shoeboxes, small non-violent toys, hairbrushes and clips, toothbrushes, pencils, etc.

All are welcome to come out and share in the joy of giving.

For more information, visit jacksonumc.org.

Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will host a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on November 13 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd.

Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, water and coffee will be served.

Guests should bring items to donate to the Jackson Township Food Pantry. Items needed include peanut butter, cookies, tuna, pasta, cake mixes, frosting, kid’s juices, soups, syrup, toothpaste, toilet paper, laundry soap and bar soap.

For Wolfgang Puck’s latest recipe, see page 35

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Donate Halloween Candy To Make Overseas Troops Happy

TOMS RIVER – Rotem Dental Care is sponsoring its annual Halloween candy buyback contest.

Last year, area children donated 257 pounds of their Halloween candy stash during Rotem Dental Care’s Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest. Rotem Dental Care, Toms River, will send the candy to troops serving overseas and pay children for parting with some of that Halloween candy.

Bring Halloween candy to Rotem Dental Care, 355 Lakehurst Rd., on November 1 and 2 from 1 to 4 p.m.

As part of Rotem Dental Care’s annual Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest, the dental practice will give a $1 a pound up to 10 lbs. per family for candy collected from Halloween trick-or-treating, and then donate the candy to troops overseas. In addition, the child who brings in the most candy, by weight, will win a $50 gift card.

Individual classrooms, not schools, are also eligible to win a cash prize. One teacher from either a public or private school who collects the most Halloween candy, by weight, from students in his or her classroom and brings it to Rotem Dental Care will be eligible to win $400 to spend for his or her class.

This is the 12th year Dr. Rotem has sponsored his Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest. Dr. Rotem said, “Although my dental practice is for adults, I have three children so I know how much that Halloween candy means. Obviously, the less candy kids eat, the better it is for them. I started the candy buy-back program as an incentive for kids to donate some of their candy and at the same time make Halloween special for our overseas troops.”

The candy Rotem Dental Care collects will be shipped to overseas troops through the American Recreational Military Service (ARMS), supportarms.org.

New Egypt Rabies Clinic

NEW EGYPT – A rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on November 5 at the fire house, 59 Main St. Vaccinations are free to all New Jersey residents. Only healthy cats and dogs will be

vaccinated. Pet owners should bring proof of prior vaccinations if applicable.

Dogs 7 months and older are required to be licensed in the town where it resides. Some towns require cats to be licensed.

Tricky Tray For Seer Farms

JACKSON – The Toms River Elks Lodge No. 1875 will be hosting a fundraiser for Seer Farms in Jackson on October 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. at its lodge, 600 Washington St. in Toms River.

This is its fourth annual Tricky Tray.

Tickets are $10 per person. A table for 10 can be reserved for $90.

Tickets may be purchased at tinyurl.com/ seerfarms.

Christmas Artisan And Craft Fair

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt United Methodist Church will hold its first Christmas artisan and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 3 at Atkinson Hall, 38 N. Main St.

Admission is free.

Santa will be visiting from 10 to 11 a.m.

Those interested in having a space can contact Dottie Johns at pastordot@hotmail.com.

Gift Auction & Steak Bake

JACKSON – Cassville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will have its ladies auxiliary gift auction and steak bake at 6 p.m. on November 19 at the fire company, 785 Miller Ave.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

Prizes include a television.

For tickets, or to reserve a table, call Sarah at 732-814-3020 or Karlee at 732-513-1024.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 between the hours of 2:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, New Jersey to secure voter approval for the purchase and installation of a generator and to purchase a Chief ’s vehicle. At said meeting the legal voters shall either approve or disapprove of said proposed capital projects and determine the amount of monies to be expended relative to same. Formal action shall be undertaken.

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The firefighters practiced emergency protocols on an overturned bus and SUV. JACKSON – The Cassville Volunteer Fire Company along with Jackson Volunteer First Aid Squad participated in a joint extrication drill.

The first evolution involved a vehicle that left the roadway and drove into the woods.

This evolution tested the responders’ abilities to adapt when their pre-connected extrication tools are not long enough to reach the scene.

Evolution 2 demonstrated one of their newer tools to their toolbox. The rescue jack was first introduced to their firefighters who took the Hand-to-Hand Combat extrication course in FDIC. Assistant Chief Sean Ryan

and Firefighter Robert Ericsson demonstrated the various uses for this tool followed by overseeing training on their air powered tools.

After breaking for lunch they then simulated a school bus rolled onto a SUV. Crews started by stabilizing the bus from tipping over followed by removal of the driver of the SUV. While extrication was being preform access was made to the bus via ground and attic ladders through the roof hatches. EMS began “packaging” the victims of the school bus in preparation for removal. Fire personnel then began creating an opening to remove any victims from the bus.

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Jackson Resident Nominated For Athena Award JACKSON – Jackson resident Cristina L. Amyot, the president and CEO of EnformHR, Tinton Falls, a human resources consulting firm, was nominated by The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce for the 2016 Athena Award.

Amyot, one of 10 nominees, was selected based her commitment to her profession, business and professional accomplishments, her community service, and how helpful she has been in mentoring and providing a role model for women in business.

The recipient The 2016 Athena Award, the 31st anniversary of this award, will be announced at the GMCC luncheon, Battleground Country Club, 1 Covenhoven Rd., Manalapan, on November 4.

Amyot was recently recognized as a Leading Woman Entrepreneur by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, a company that recognizes outstanding women business owners from among hundreds of women from New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.

Amyot and her team at EnformHR provide a full range of HR services: HR Management, Training and Development, and Strategic Partnering. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management Association, the Human Resources Management Association of Princeton, the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and the Monmouth Ocean Development Council.

Amyot was graduated with a B.A. and

Comedy Show & Gift Auction Fundraiser FREEHOLD – A comedy show and gift auction fundraiser to benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey will be held at 7 p.m. on November 12 at the St. Robert Bellarmine Community Room, 61 Georgian Rd. Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey presents “Laughter is good for the Soul,” an evening of comedy by Ginger Ninja Productions.

Tickets are $35 per person.

To purchase tickets, call 732-876-3900 or email annmariec@caregivervolunteers.org.

All proceeds go directly to Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey to continue to fulfill their mission of assisting the elderly and homebound remain in their homes with dignity and respect.

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For more information or tickets contact the GMCC office at 732-462-3030.

Jackson Library To Collect Donations For Jersey Shore Animal Shelter JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Dr., is collecting donations for the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter during November.

Donations can be brought in during library hours. To view a ‘wish list’ of materials the shelter is in need of, please stop by the Jackson Library or visit jerseyshoreanimalshelter.org for a list of items.

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a free program called Pets are Awesome: Pet Care for Kids 10:30 a.m. on November 11 for children ages 3 and up at the Jackson library.

The shelter will bring in a few friendly animals to meet the program participants and then explain ways to care for family pets.

Registration is required to attend the event.

To register visit theoceancountylibrary.org or call any branch of the Ocean County Library.

Registration began October 25.

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Learn The Truth About Marijuana

TOMS RIVER – Learn the truth about marijuana, attend #Harmless? on November 3 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Room 104, Lecture Hall, Gateway Building, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive.

The event is free and open to the public.

Guest speakers include Michael Litterer, Prevention Links; Rory Wells, Assistant Juvenile Prosecutor of Ocean County; Toms River Law Enforcement Officers.

These lectures will cover whether marijuana is addictive, the debate between decriminalization versus legalization, and if marijuana is a medicine.

In addition, presenters will discuss current issues in states such as Colorado and Washington where

recreational marijuana use is legal for anyone over the age of 21.

Also, learn the stats for driving under the influence of marijuana and the role law enforcement plays in Ocean County.

Lunch will be provided. Raffles and prizes will be awarded. #Harmless? is sponsored by Ocean County College’s Career and Counseling Services, Institute for Prevention, RWJBarnabas Health, and Dart Prevention Coalition.

For more information, contact Career and Counseling Services at Ocean County College, 732-255-0400, ext. 2945, or counselingservices@ ocean.edu.

Park Stewardship Volunteers Needed

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you looking for a rewarding experience? Do you enjoy physical work outdoors, landscaping or gardening? If so, then Ocean County Park has a volunteer position for you.

Stewardship volunteers will assist naturalists in

garden creation and maintenance, landscaping, and general outdoor maintenance. All volunteers will receive on-the-job training but experience working outdoors is a plus.

For further information or to set up an interview, call Christopher Claus at 732-506-5122.

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–Photo courtesy Jackson Firefighters Association FMBA Local 86 JACKSON – Jackson Firefighters Association FMBA Local 86 has members visit Rosenaur Elementary School on October 18 for fire prevention activities.

ALLAIRE – The Allaire Auxiliary will hold a Stocking Stuffer sale on November 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and November 6 from noon to 3 p.m.

The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprofit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations,

admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836.

The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale.

For more information, call 732-919-3500 or visit allairevillage.org.

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Balancing Independence

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on the risks and prevention of falls. Bartley is hosting the seminar on November 17 at 5 p.m. The presenters will be Shannon Lenahan and Amanda Mangulabnan. Lenahan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, A Matter of Balance Master Trainer, Certified for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Mangulabnan is a Physical Therapy Assistant, A Matter of Balance Master Trainer, Certified for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, and a Certified Tai Chi Instructor.

One in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. Despite the large and growing number, most falls can be prevented. Join them as they discuss the prevalence of falls and fall related injuries in the community, assess the potential cause of falls, address interventions to prevent falls, and review resources Centrastate Medical Center has to support those who are concerned about falling. The seminar will review, and allow participants to perform, some gentle exercises, so they should wear comfortable

shoes.

Following the presentation, participants will see who is the “Strongest Man” and “Strongest Woman” with some out of the ordinary kind of test. Participants will see how their performance compares to others of their age and how their performance can predict their future health.

Call Centrastate Medical Center at 732308-0570 or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events, to register.

There will be a light dinner served.

For more than 30 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson. Founded in 1984, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living having been listed

by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

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The B.E.A.T. Center

TOMS RIVER – The B.E.A.T. Center stands for Bringing Everyone All Together, and is a hub for community services that end the cycle of food insecurity.

Located in Toms River, the B.E.A.T. Center is a partnership of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the People’s Pantry and the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen.

The site houses community organizations that provide a wide array of free services, providing assistance with food, housing, utilities, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, SNAP, health insurance, tax prep and job skills.

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On October 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Marquee Cinemas, Orchard 10 in Toms River they will screen the second of six films: “The People vs.

Fritz Bauer.” Winner of six German Oscars, this suspenseful historical drama tells the story of German Attorney General, Fritz Bauer, and his relentless efforts to apprehend Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.

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Rockefeller Center Trip

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to New York’s Rockefeller Center on December 11.

A bus will depart from the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:15 a.m. and from Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The bus will return to Brick at 8 p.m. and Barnegat at

8:30 p.m.

The cost is $28.50 per person and includes the bus ride, viewing the Christmas tree at the center, shopping and sightseeing, and refreshments on the bus.

Full payment is due by December 3.

For more information or reservations, contact Michael at 732-477-6507.

History Book Sale

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society is hosting its third annual half-price used history book sale on November 8, 9, 15 and 16 from noon to 3:30 p.m., 26 Hadley Ave.

Proceeds will support the Society’s scholarship fund for post-high school education.

Prices of books are between $2 and $4.

For more information, call Jeff at 609339-9134.

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Congressman Recognizes CASA Executive Director

TOMS RIVER – Congressman Thomas MacArthur will celebrate Vicki Weiss, CASA of Ocean County’s Executive Director, as a 2016 Angels in Adoption awardee for her outstanding advocacy of adoption and court advocacy for foster care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption Program, honored Weiss at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Weiss, a survivor of abuse and neglect who lived in the foster care system as a child, is the executive director for the past five years for CASA of Ocean County, New Jersey. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County, an affiliate of a State and National CASA Network, is a nonprofit volunteer driven program that exists to recruit, train and supervise every day concerned citizens to speak on behalf of the best interests of abused and neglected children that have been removed from their homes and living in out of home placement.

In Ocean County alone, there are more than 750 children living in foster care. Weiss has successfully led this organization to raise awareness of the serious issues of child abuse in the Ocean County community, grown the organization’s capacity to serve additional children and works diligently to raise the critical funding required to sustain and grow the program’s mission.

CASA of Ocean County has trained 165 volunteers with a 30 hour training course to become judicial volunteers. These remarkable advocates assisted 374 abused children by working with the court system to move them to a permanent and safe home. Over the past ten years, the Advocates worked with the court system to successfully reunify 131 foster children with their healthier parents. Within this same time period, 11 foster children were adopted by their relatives; 37 children were adopted by their foster families; and 15 children found forever homes by Kinship Legal Guardianship with relatives. These are staggering outcomes for innocent children that have a right to thrive in the Child System of Care.

Ocean County is struggling with the increased demand for court advocacy services, largely due to the heroin and opiate epidemic in the community which is causing so a variety of social illness such as; domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, and even parental death by overdose or suicide. The back lash of this drug epidemic leaves hundreds of children, by no fault of their own, to experience the hard reality experiencing life growing up in the foster care system. Weiss is a community leader serves on several boards of directors of multiple social service agencies that are working together to respond to the immediate educational and medical needs of children and families in crisis.

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Weiss is a dedicated, passionate, and compassionate individual that understands the voice of the children living in foster care and will continue to ensure every child in Ocean County has a CASA volunteer of their own. She is proud to say, “I am for the Child” and every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent home.

The Angels in Adoption program is CCAI’s signature public awareness event and provides an opportunity for all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans in the United States and abroad. This year, more than 140 “Angels” are being honored through the Angels in Adoption Program.

“The Angels in Adoption Program is a unique annual opportunity in the nation’s Capital to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the power of adoption and the unspoken heroes who have made the dream of a family a reality for children. Since the program’s inception, over 2,500 Angels have come to Washington to share their firsthand adoption experiences with Members of Congress, highlighting its joys, as well as the barriers encountered in the process,” said Becky Weichhand, Executive Director at CCAI. “Members of Congress are then able to use their new experiential understanding of these issues to create policy improvements that better support these children and the families that open their hearts and homes to them.”

In addition to the more than 140 Angels from around the country, National Angels in Adoption honorees will be recognized at the gala for their dedication and commitment nationally and internationally to child welfare on a grand scale. This year’s National Angels in Adoption honoree is the Minnesota Vikings. Former National Angels include Korie and Willie Robertson, Shonda Rhimes, Deborra-Lee Furness Jackman, First Lady Laura Bush, Patti LaBelle, Jane Seymour, Muhammad Ali, the late Dave Thomas, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bruce Willis, Alonzo Mourning, Rhea Perlman and Kristin Chenoweth.

CCAI is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the tens of thousands of orphans and foster children in the United States and the millions of orphans around the world in need of permanent, safe and loving homes through adoption.

CCAI was created in 2001 by the active cochairs of the bicameral, bipartisan Congressional Coalition on Adoption, one of Congress’ premiere caucuses. The goal of the caucus is to eliminate policy barriers that hinder children from realizing their basic right of a family and more effectively raise Congressional and public awareness about adoption.

The Angels in Adoption Program was established in 1999 as a Congressional press conference to honor outstanding individuals. Since then, the program has developed into a yearlong public awareness campaign, culminating in an extraordinary awards gala and celebration in Washington, D.C. CCAI does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individuals to accomplish this mission.

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Health Department Recommends Flu Shots

O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Board of Health recommends residents get f lu shots before f lu season starts.

Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordi nator, st ated, “I nf luenza is contagious and caused by the inf luenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal se-

cretions. Symptoms usually last only a few days in most people and may i nclude: feve r, coug h , sore t h roat , headaches, chills, muscle aches and fatigue. There are other illnesses with the same symptoms and are often mistaken for f lu,” said Regenye. He continued, “Infants, the elderly, pregnant women and people that have cer tain health

conditions, such as lung, heart or kidney disease or those with a weakened immune system, can get much sicker if they have the f lu. There are thousands of deaths each year due to seasonal f lu and even more require hospitalization.

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The 2016-2017 f lu shot campaign will offer three choices for f lu vaccination, which include: Regular dose for all people 6 month age and older – this is an injection into the muscle of the upper arm. This vaccine gives good protection f rom severe disease.

High-dose for people 65 years of age and older – is designed to provide a higher im mu nit y level for those 65 years of age or older. This age group is at a higher risk of severe consequences if they get the f lu.

Intradermal for people 18 to 64 years of age- this vaccine is injected just beneath the skin of the upper arm with a needle that is 90 percent smaller than the needle used for the “regular” vaccination. It provides the same protection as other f lu vaccines for this age group.

You may get a “mosquito bite-like” reaction in the skin from this vaccine.

It is important for people to know that although f lu shots give good protection against the f lu, you can still get the f lu, although the f lu vaccination should lessen the severity of the illness. You cannot get the f lu from the f lu vaccine.

Leslie Terjesen, OCHD Public Information Officer, said that the pneumococcal vaccine or the pneu shot, is important for all people 65 years of age and older to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia, a common cause of severe pneumonia in the age group. People who have the f lu may also be more susceptible to infection with the bacteria that can cause this pneumonia.

Terjesen added there will be approximately 70 public f lu/pneu clinics in numerous municipalities throughout Ocean County. Medicare Part B covers the cost of a f lu and pneu shot. For those without Medicare Part B or have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20. A physician’s note or prescription is required for a pneumonia shot for those under the age of 65.

Flu shots for both adults and children will be offered at the same time in addition to the different types of vaccines. “It is important to get your children vaccinated against f lu; the rates of infection are highest among children. In addition, all children from six months to 59 months who attend any licensed child care or preschool facility must be vaccinated against f lu between now and December 31.

During this year’s f lu/pneu clinics, additional Health Department services will be offered. Live Healthy Ocean County will be offered at several of the f lu/pneu sites. As part of this program, you will be able to get a blood pressure reading, osteoporosis screening and a stroke risk assessment. In addition, ot he r a du lt i m mu n i z at ion s w il l be available, including the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and Shingles.

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Treatment Of Dizzy Patients Dizziness is the third most common complaint to doctors, exceeded only by headaches and lower back pain.

The National Institute of Health and Johns Hopkins’s statistics indicate that dizziness is the number one complaint of patients over age 70. More importantly, dizziness and vertigo can affect people throughout a lifetime and this is clearly represented by the fact that dizziness is the third most commonly reported complaint to physicians.

Dizzy patients often report that they have made several visits to physicians and were told that nothing could be done or that they would simply have to learn to live with their dizziness complaint. If you are experiencing a sensation of vertigo or spinning or unsteadiness when you are walking, I suggest you do the following: Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to have your hearing thor-

oughly evaluated since your hearing and balance mechanisms are closely related.

Specialized testing should be performed to evaluate your inner ear mechanism. Tests may include ENG, electrocochleography and/or computerized dynamic posturography evaluation.

Specialized diagnostic testing can often pinpoint abnormalities in your vestibular system (inner ear), visual system and/or proprioceptive system (muscular skeletal). Quite often, vestibular rehabilitation or balance retraining therapy can either eliminate and/or significantly improve the complaint of dizziness and/or balance dysfunction.

If you or if you know of someone who is suffering from dizziness and/or balance dysfunction, I suggest that you make an appointment for a thorough diagnostic evaluation.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

Free Medicare Part D Enrollment Help

OCEAN COUNTY – Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is going on now. The deadline to enroll in a new Medicare Part D plan is December 7.

The Ocean County Office of Senior Services is ready to assist residents to choose the best plan for them.

All of the Office of Senior Services Information and Assistance staff members are certified State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors and there are 32 additional counselors located throughout Ocean County.

These counselors are available to help seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries with the drug plan enrollment process and answer any questions. This information is always provided free of charge.

By comparing plans, seniors can see if another Medicare plan would save them money or cover more of their prescriptions.

To arrange an appointment at one of the various locations in the county, call the Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.

The County Connection at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River will also host a number of one-on-one sessions with seniors looking for their best option.

Called Part D Days, the assistance will be provided at the County Connection on November 2, 3, 15, and 30, and December 1 and 6.

Appointments at the County Connection can be scheduled by calling Donna at 732-2887777. Appointments are offered from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Local Health Departments in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY – In New Jersey, every municipality is required to be served by a local health department that meets the requirements of state public health laws and regulations.

Residents who have questions about available public health services or concerns about health conditions within a particular municipality should contact their local health department.

In Ocean County, the county department

of health is located at 175 Sunset Ave. in Toms River. The phone number is 732-3419700, ext. 7201. Visit ochd.org for more information.

The Long Beach Island Health Department serves Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach, Ship Bottom and Surf City. It is located at 2119 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom. The phone number is 609-492-1212. Visit lbihealth.com for more information.

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Anyway, the fat-based supplements I’m referring to today are fish oils, and more specifically DHA, a part of fish oils. If you read the back of your label, you’ll see DHA listed on your fish oil supplement, but it’s usually in a smaller amount to the EPA. I love fish oil supplements – both constituents EPA and DHA. DHA in particular is food for your brain. DHA is something you got from mom through breast milk. This is something that breastfed babies get from nursing, and it gives them a great head start.

If you didn’t get DHA through breast feeding as an infant, it’s okay to start now. Better late than never because

DHA is brain food, literally. Your brain’s cerebral cortex is composed of 20 percent fatty acids. Important research on DHA has shown it supports structural integrity of your central nervous system which then supports a healthy mood and emotional well-being.

Do you feel like you used to be smarter?

DHA helps maintain cellular fluidity, which supports our memory and thinking patterns. Might help you keep track of your cell phone a little better.

DHA is a fat and so are your eyes. Could it help with vision and dryness of the eye? Yes, in my opinion. Studies on kids with low DHA levels show poor reading scores as well as behavioral problems.

Low DHA in children aged 7 through 9 were associated with reading and comprehension that was below average, as well as behavioral issues. Makes you wonder about the rampant use of ADHD medications.

Get this: Your body has a mechanism in place such that you can think about what you want to do and then do it. You think, “I want to get that pot from the cabinet and cook tea” and then, without a thought, your arm reaches into the cabinet and you begin cooking. Omega 3 fatty acids (high DHA) supplementation has been shown to support healthy motor control by affecting the part of the brain called the cerebral cortex which oversees voluntary movements like this. DHA is one of my favorite supplements, and it’s sold at health food stores nationwide.

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TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition?

Ocean County College is offering Opening Pathways to Education Now workshops that are held from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, building 25, Main Campus.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Seating is limited. Registration is required.

OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist parents and students in completing the

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NEW EGYPT – October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and the weeks during this month are set aside to honor important topics such as Week of Respect, School Violence Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week.

On October 3, New Egypt Middle School students and staff kicked off the Week of Respect and chose to Go Blue, in a big way, by wearing the color blue to raise awareness for bullying prevention. Blue Shirt Day, World Day of Bullying Prevention is celebrated world-wide on the first Monday

in October. All NEMS students and staff were asked to wear blue to honor this day.

To make things even more festive, teacher Dagoberto Pinol’s digital media classes created posters and made commercials to advertise the day and draw attention to the importance of being kind instead of bullying others. Prizes were awarded to all homerooms who reached 100 percent participation in this event.

This school-wide event was a great success and brought everyone together to raise awareness for a great cause.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Caregiver Coalition is hosting an event for caregivers in the county on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall, 101 Washington St. in Toms River.

The event is open to anyone caring for

an adult or child with disabilities or aging concerns.

There will be resources, exhibitors and giveaways.

To register, contact Mikaela Saunders at 732-262-8020 or msaunders@njcaregivers. org.

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candidates, in alphabetical order: Thomas Colucci Colucci, an airline pilot who captains an Airbus A320 for United Airlines for more than 21 years, is married with two children.

He’s lived in Jackson for more than 17 years.

He has his MS in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his BS in Air Commerce/Transportation Technology from Florida Institute of Technology. He’s been on the board of education for three years. He enjoys career days in the district, so he can share his experience as a pilot and aviation educator and flight and simulator instructor.

JT: What are some of the highlights of your time on the board?

TC: I believe as a member of the board of education that each and every tax dollar must be spent with maximum results.

Since I have become a board member, I’ve

helped select our current school superintendent, Dr. Steve Genco, for the Jackson School District. The district has implemented full-day Kindergarten. I have also helped to develop additional revenue generating programs with the installation of solar farms to reduce the districts electrical dependence. improved the condition and learning environment of each of the district’s 10 schools by maintaining and replacing/repairing needed items.

JT: If re-elected, what do you still want to accomplish?

TC: Upon being re-elected I plan to continue to be focused on moving the school district forward and educating all students to meet high standards.

I will help set the vision and goals, and measure the success of the Jackson school district and superintendent against the goals.

Through public discourse and written reports, I will help keep the public informed of the district’s progress and challenges.

I will collaborate with others and be re-

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spectful of the other board members and superintendent.

I will pay close attention to finances and regularly monitor the fiscal health of the Jackson School district.

My main focus is on student achievement and implementing policies that will ensure success for all students.

Sharon Dey Dey, a Jackson resident and homeowner since 1998, lives here with her husband and two children, and 11th-grader at JLHS and an eighth-grader at McAuliffe. She’s been a homemaker for 14 years but has accounting experience that has aided her and the board throughout the budgeting process.

The Jackson Times: What are some of the highlights of your time on the board?

Dey: I am passionate about my involvement with the Special Education Advisor y Council and Steering Committee and with the district’s Strategic Planning Committee, which takes into account the financial, facilities, curriculum and safety needs of the entire district.

I am committed to financial transparency and to finding additional ways to develop revenue streams that support education while providing relief for the taxpayers of Jackson.

I am particularly proud of helping the district navigate through the recent bond refinancing that save taxpayers money, the launch of a new Solar PPA project that is generating both energy and revenue and to continuing in our successful efforts to share services with the township to the benefit of all residents.

JT: Why should voters consider you for re-election?

SD: I believe the most important responsibility of a board member is to advocate equally for both students and taxpayers. I am hoping to continue my work to strike a balance between preserving Jackson’s rich tradition of community and excellence and being mindful of the needs and challenges of the future.

I am hoping to continue to champion curriculum advancements in the Jackson School District and to build on the recent successful launches of the first full-day kindergarten program, the thriving STEM and Business Academies and the development of a new Fine and Performing Arts Academy.

I believe our district must be focused on inspiring and preparing our students with real-world skills and knowledge they can use to thrive in whatever path they chose for themselves.

I am committed to financial transparency

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and to finding additional ways to develop revenue streams that support education while providing relief for the taxpayers of Jackson.

I am particularly proud of helping the district navigate through the recent bond refinancing that save taxpayers money, the launch of a new Solar PPA project that is generating both energy and revenue and to continuing in our successful efforts to share services with the township to the benefit of all residents.

Michael Walsh Walsh retired last school year from the Jackson School District as its athletic director. He was a long-time coach and science teacher who is also a graduate of the Jackson school district. He’s married and has two sons, one who recently graduated and another in high school. He’s been a fixture in Jackson Township high school sports since his time as student at Jackson Memorial High School in the early 1970s, where he played football and baseball among other things. He said he came back to his alma mater while still in college to start coaching. Even after retirement, he can be found coaching still.

JT: Why are you running this year?

MW: I think I can help with the budget area because I spent so much time creating budgets, working with budgets within the school district as an administrator in athletics. The “almighty” test is the big deal now, big time testing. I’m worried about the non-tested areas of the curriculum like social studies, foreign languages, music, art, physical education, special education, vocational educations. All of those things not getting their fair share; to have a well-rounded education you need all that. You need artists and you need all of those people. All things shouldn’t go to tech. I’m a science person. There’s a big push for STEM, which our district is doing a really good job right now in promoting that. We really need to promote more of the technology with STEM. We do the science and the math. We need to upgrade the engineering and technology. I want to continue promoting that.

You had typing in school, right? …[The district] doesn’t take the time to teach the basic programs, such as Excel and Word. We don’t teach kids to write anymore. I would like to see the basic programs taught, that we’re not just doing the higher stuff, but the mundane, low-end education stuff.

I understand that the board only deals with policy. As a board of education member, you’re only creating policy. You’re not saying what should be taught. But within the policy, we can spend a bit more time teaching the basic skills.

JT: Why should voters vote for you this year?

MW: I’ve lived here my whole life, I know the history of Jackson. I went through the educational system in Jackson. I know what has happened in the school district through the years, what has been good and what has been bad, so I can bring that experience with me. I also know what some of the future problems are going to be, when you look into Lakewood and look into the changing topography of the area. The bussing problems Lakewood has, well those could be our bus problems in a couple years. With that, and the amount of time I’ll be able to spend in the district itself, I’m still devoting time into the district, I’ll be able to help.

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By Robert C Shea, & Michael Deem of R. C. Shea and Associates

Nursing home abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff.

Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly – some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin.

The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The fi rst sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent.

Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious about the injury,

the problem should be addressed immediately. Suspicious Michael J. Deem Esq. signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cau se. Even more obv iou s sig ns a re bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney.

Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death.

Nu rsing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

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Choristers Annual Concert LAKEWOOD – On November 5 and 6 at the Leisure Village East Choristers will perform their annual concert in Barton Hall at Leisure Village East, Shorrock Road.

They are under the direction of the entertaining and talented Steve Berger. The

theme is “My Generation.”

The performances are 7 p.m. November 5 and 2 p.m. on November 6.

Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the door.

For more information, call Rosemary Robertson at 732-965-5333.

Dancing With The Local Stars

FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host “Dancing With Our Stars,” presented by BlueClaws Charities, from 6 to 10 p.m. on November 3 at the Eagle Oaks Country Club.

The cost is $75 per person and includes

a cocktail hour, dinner and open bar.

Ticket s a re sold out but li mited seating may still be available. Cont act Mad alai ne R ice at mrice@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org for more information.

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall hold a workshop meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, New Jersey to discuss the 2017 budget.

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Professional Profile

DR. LOUIS NAPOLITANO OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART DENTAL CARE

By Robert Verderese Smile and the whole world will smile with you is a saying that you have probably heard before. It’s incredible how simply smiling can make such a dramatic difference in your outlook—and those around you. For those who are not confident with their smiles they might hesitate or avoid smiling altogether, which is truly unfortunate. This is where Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD, in Jackson, NJ could really make a huge difference in a person’s life. Along with his associate Dr. llan Gamburg, office manager Laurie Abramowitz, and his wonderful staff, Dr. Napolitano offers a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art dental care for you and your family.

Louis Napolitano was born and raised in Union City and now lives in Howell with his wife. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry from Georgetown University and subsequently attended dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon—a national honor society for dental schools.

When asked why he chose to

become a dentist, Dr. Napolitano replied: “I always had an interest in, and aptitude for, the natural sciences so I decided to major in chemistry as an undergraduate. While in College, I realized that I wanted to work in a fi eld where I could use my abilities to positively impact the lives of others. As I considered my options, I discovered that dentistry would be the perfect occupation for me—allowing me to use my skills to optimize a patient’s oral health which contributes to their overall general health and well-being.”

As someone who believes it is important to keep abreast of the most recent technological advances in dentistry, Dr. Napolitano is an avid member of many professional organizations where he studies the latest techniques and technology in the profession.

One bit of technology that Dr. Napolitano is particularly excited about is the state-ofthe-art Solea—the only FDA approved C02 laser used for hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) procedures.

This incredible laser technology possesses a unique wavelength which functions as an alternate to the tradi-

tional drill in the majority of dental procedures.

“The Solea laser technology is wonderful in that it totally takes the anxiety out of dentistry. Everybody knows someone who is petrified of needles—perhaps your children or even yourself—and as such avoids receiving treatment they desperately need. For these people, Solea is the obvious solution to their dental woes. By not having to administer needles, I am able to deliver virtually painless procedures to my patients, invariably bringing a smile to their faces and to mine!” Dr. Napolitano says.

Another benef it of this breakthrough laser technology is that it allows for a more efficient dental experience for patients. With Solea, you can have a cavity or fi lling done in a flash, which allows patients to resume their daily activities—go back to work or out to lunch—without any discomfort. Also, given that Solea is less invasive than traditional dental procedures, healing is much quicker.

And as an added bonus, there are no fee increases or additional charge for performing the Solea laser restoration for a patient. In a word, Dr. Napolitano aptly explains this new laser technology in the following way: “Solea provides an overall wonderful experience for my patients and is changing the way we practice dentistry while changing the lives of the people we care about most—our patients!”

In addition to the Solea, Dr. Napolitano’s practice offers a full-range of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and implant dentistry. “In the past you were sent somewhere else,” Dr. Napolitano explains. “My vision was to create a state-of-the-art facility where all of a patient’s treatment could be provided in one practice.”

Did you know there is a link between oral health and overall health? Indeed, the latest medical research clearly confirms this connection: “We’re not just interested in teeth and cavities,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We’re interested in the whole person—everything about our patient’s health.”

Dr. Napolitano notes that those who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease. “Many diabetics have a decreased ability to fi ght

Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD bacterial infections, including those that occur in the mouth.”

A lot of chronic pain can also be traced to underlying dental issues, such as migraines—even heart disease!

So what can you do to protect your oral—and overall— health? Well, for starters, Dr. Napolitano stresses the importance of regular oral hygiene at home: “You should brush your teeth three times a day, use dental floss on a consistent basis, and use a mouth rinse with fl uoride daily.”

Although good preventive oral health begins at home, it doesn’t end there. To be

sure, the full spectrum of preventive dental care must always include routine cleanings by dental professionals.

Patients should come in for a professional cleaning and oral cancer screening exams at least twice a year. This dental practice is crucial in that not only will you be able to have plaque and tartar removed from your teeth, but you will also be given a thorough examination of your whole mouth.

Dr. Napolitano and his team are committed to making patients feel as comfortable as possible and to develop relationships with each patient: “Every member of our team takes tremendous

pride in providing the most compassionate care to all of our patients and to make them feel as comfortable as humanly possible,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We make every one of our patients feel like they are part of our family.”

To get more information about Dr. Napolitano’s practice, you can call his office at 732-9052488 or visit his website at louisnapolitanodmd.com.

The office hours are Monday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dr. Napolitano’s office is conveniently located at 2046 West County Line Road, Suite 2 in Jackson, NJ.

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Sandy:

Continued From Page 1 or destroyed an estimated 650,000 houses and left approximately 8.5 million people without power.

New Jersey had billions of dollars in infrastructure damage afterward, with rebuilding clearly continuing in many areas to this day.

At the county level, the pre-Sandy ratables were $103.895 billion. In 2013 they were down to $94.859 billion due to the impact of the superstorm.

In 2016, the ratables in Ocean County are $96.430 billion, still below the pre-Sandy number.

In Jackson, the main damage was due to fallen trees or power lines creating property damage, and the widespread power outages that impact the area.

Coastal properties saw the worst damage, and many residents are still not back home.

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said he is surprised at how many people still aren’t back in their

The Jackson Times, October 29, 2016, Page 31 homes, four years after the storm, and he said he is surprised at how many contractors are being indicted for fraud.

“People have no money, the grant money is gone, and it adds to the stress and anxiety,” he said.

At least a dozen Brick residents have filed complaints against contractors, six against one contractor alone, Ducey said.

In most cases the contractor starts a job, stops and walks away, the mayor said.

“Residents are calling the Building Department about why it is taking so long to get a permit, but we tell them nothing has been submitted,” Ducey said. “Then people realize they’re being scammed.”

In Brick, an estimated 8,000 properties were affected by the storm in varying degrees. A little over 500 properties were destroyed, with several hundred of those having been completely washed away by the superstorm.

Brick had 1,300 homes on the barrier island, and 60 of those, located in Camp Osborn, burned to the

ground in the middle of the night.

At the time, Brick’s ratable base on the barrier island was $1.3 billion, or 12 percent of the township’s ratable base.

Since the storm, a grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (through the Post-Sandy Planning Grant Program) was used to collect information and analyze data to provide tools that identify and address vulnerabilities to flood-related hazards in Brick.

The resulting Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Plans make 127 recommendations for design and zoning changes in the township’s flood-prone areas.

By implementing these recommendations, Brick could obtain approval in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS), which would assist residents by lowering their flood insurance premiums.

After the storm, there was a total of over 300 properties identified as abandoned. In March 2014 the

council passed an Abandoned Property Ordinance that addresses the criteria for determining whether a property is legally abandoned.

The ordinance established an abandoned properties list and details the process for an owner to have that property removed from the list.

The township has begun to demolish some of the abandoned properties, much to the relief of residents who live near the nuisance structures, and now there are 163 properties on the list.

In 2012, Brick’s pre-Sandy ratables were $11.335 billion. In 2013, the ratables dropped about $420 million to $10.913 billion, which at the time tax assessor Irene Raftery called “a significant loss.”

Following Superstorm Sandy, the township had to borrow over $30 million in emergency notes, and since then, Brick and other communities has received millions of dollars of Community Development Block Essential Services Grants to assist with recovery until ratables were back on the books and homes were repaired.

Managing Osteoarthritis with Physical Therapy

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By Candice Brockel, DPT, Manchester Location

n order for our body to move, we have bony connections called joints that are attached by tendons and ligaments. Covering the end of each bone within the joint is a smooth and flexible tissue called cartilage. This tissue provides protection, reduces shock, and decreases friction between the two bones during movement.

WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder in which there is progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. Due to the loss of the cartilage, the joint space becomes narrow allowing the bone ends to rub together. This creates pain and may lead to further damage such as bone deformity or bone spur formation.

HOW DO I GET OSTEOARTHRITIS? The cause of primary osteoarthritis is unknown, however, there are factors that may increase your risk for this condition. These include age, gender, past injury/ trauma, obesity/ weight gain, leg length discrepancy, and sports or occupations that place repetitive stress on the joint. There are even theories of genetic factors leading to primary

osteoarthritis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is usually more common in women than men over the age of 50.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and

pain, generally affecting large, weight bearing joints.

Typically, the joint involvement is often asymmetrical.

In other words, the complaint of pain is usually worse on one side than the other. Many people report feeling or hearing joint noises such as crunching, crackling, or clicking with movement, not always associated with pain. The stiffness is usually felt in the morning or after prolonged periods of rest, which improves with movement. Other symptoms include increased pain by the end of the day and pain during/after activity, relieved by rest. At the late stages of the disease, you may experience pain even at rest. Limitations in strength and joint range of motion become apparent as well as noticeable joint deformities due to cartilage destruction and joint space narrowing. Inflammation is not a primary characteristic of this disease but may be seen in the late stages due to bone trauma.

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by X-ray results assessed by your physician. Clinical findings of symptoms can also provide a good insight for diagnosis.

exercises in your pain free range to help promote synovial fluid production. It is also important to decrease the stress/forces placed on your joint by increasing the strength of the surrounding muscles.

Depending on the severity of the disease, activity modification and proper instruction on the use of an assistive device may also be needed for pain relief.

Along with therapeutic exercises, your therapist can provide hands-on techniques to improve joint function. In addition, certain modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, and electric stimulation can be provided to help ease your pain. You will also be given a customized home exercise program, which together with your attendance in physical therapy will become key to improving your symptoms and slowing the disease progression.

So why wait? If you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis or experiencing the symptoms described above, get up, lubricate those joints, and see what the skilled physical therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center can do for you.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? While physical therapy cannot change the damage that has already been done, it can help manage your symptoms to improve activities of daily living.

Within our joints there is a substance called synovial fluid, which lubricates and provides nutrients to our cartilage.

Because cartilage has no blood supply when it is damaged there is no way for it to regenerate. However, when we move our joints, synovial fluid is produced. Therefore, it is vital that we get our joints moving to provide extra protection and lubrication to the already damaged area, which as a result, decreases pain and improves mobility. When coming to physical therapy your physical therapist will first perform an evaluation to get the history of your condition and identify limitations or restrictions with your movement through an objective assessment.

Since the progression and symptoms of osteoarthritis are different for each person, your therapist will create an individualized exercise program specific for your needs. In general, your therapist will give you

Candice graduated from Rowan University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Before pursuing her physical therapy education, Candice attended massage therapy school at Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2012. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University in 2015.

Candice has completed clinical affiliations in areas of outpatient orthopedic rehab, skilled nursing facility, and school based pediatrics. She has treated a variety of patient populations including post-surgical orthopedics, spinal disorders, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, as well as adult and pediatric neurological conditions. She believes in looking at the whole person and integrating a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual. Candice is committed to keeping up with current literature and attending continuing education classes in order to provide optimal care to her patients.

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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Surround Babies With Protection from Whooping Cough Both Ocean and Monmouth Counties have seen an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) these past few years. In the United States, we see between 10,000 and 50,000 cases a year. Since 2010, about 10 to 20 babies die from whooping cough each year.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET THEIR TDAP VACCINATION DURING THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER DURING EVERY PREGNANCY TO PASS ON PROTECTIVE ANTIBODIES TO THE BABY. Any adult, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, siblings, caregivers, ANYBODY coming near the baby, should be vaccinated one time against whooping cough PRIOR (at least two weeks) before visiting the baby to help protect the baby from whooping cough.

Most babies get whooping cough from someone in the household who may not know they have it.

ANY OTHER VACCINES NEEDED? PREGNANT WOMEN, AND ANYBODY WHO WILL BE NEAR THE BABY NEEDS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU. BABIES CANNOT RECEIVE THEIR FLU SHOT UNTIL 6 MONTHS OF AGE. The Ocean County Health Department offers Tdap to anyone over the age of 19, including pregnant women (with a note from their medical care provider) and holds clinics at the Ocean County Health Department main site at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. The clinics are held the first and third Thursday of each month from 1-4PM and no appointment is needed.

WITH QUESTIONS, YOU CAN CALL 732-341-9700, EXT. 7604.

ALL FLU SHOT CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.

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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

John P. Kelly, Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director • John C. Bartlett, Jr. Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • Joseph H. Vicari

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro • Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison

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Raising Awareness

Financial Success Center

FREEHOLD – The Financial Success Center provides Monmouth and Ocean County residents with comprehensive resources under one roof to help them move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. Services are free and include job search and career planning resources; money management tools; fi nancial coaching; tax return preparation; home ownership counseling; child care resources; application assistance for SNAP and other benefits; and enrollment in health insurance programs.

The Center is located at the Freehold Raceway Mall, in the Meridian Commu-

nity Resource Centers outside of Macy’s on the fi rst floor of the Mall.

Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Center is a partnership between Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board, Navicore Solutions and United Way of Monmouth County.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 732-414-6745, or visit uwfinancialsuccess.org.

Info Session For Adult Learners Planning On Attending OCC

–Photo courtesy Providence House Pictured from left to right with a proclamation from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness month are Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Mary Pettrow, Associate Director of Providence House Domestic violence Services of Catholic Charities.

TOMS RIVER – With silhouettes representing victims of domestic violence nearby, Ocean County officials joined with Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As part of the Silent Witness Project held at the Ocean County

Mall, Toms River, on October 14, silhouettes of domestic violence victims lined center court, as officials and members of the community came together to raise awareness that there is help available for domestic violence victims including the 24 hour New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-572-SAFE (7233).

TOMS RIVER – Adults who are interested in becoming Ocean County College students are invited to attend an Adult Learner Information Session on November 15 at 6 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room, Larson Student Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Admission is free and open to the public.

This Adult Information Session will feature presentations from Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, current stu-

dents, and alumni representatives. Learn about the application and enrollment process, along with OCC’s 40-plus degree, certificate, and online programs including Addictions Counseling and a new degree completion program specifically designed for adult learners.

To attend Ocean County College’s Adult Learner Information Session on November 15, call the Admissions Office at 732-255-0400, ext. 2960, or register online at go.ocean.edu/events.

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Professional Profile

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said.

Hearing loss, unfortunately, tients, coupled with technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek diagnosis and t reatment to more manageable than ever.

T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health.

“Over the last few years, hawkin and Whiting, was the first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as a function of top t wo to “We don’t over t he hea r i ng three percent loss that you in the counschedule or double h a v e ,” D r . try,” said Dr. book, so people are Kirsh said.

Isidore Kirsh Wit h r a re – commonly generally seen on time.” exception, known as Dr. –Dr. Kirsh the only way Izzy – founder and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block for patients who are self-contute & University.

The Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever.

“They can be 100 percent ears – as well as hearing loss invisible, they can have Blueand balance issues.

Dr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your television, even movies and to inner ear disorders.

“Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

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

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of October 29-November 4.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pace yourself.

You feel invigorated and energetic but you would be wise to channel it properly. Don’t spread yourself too thin or scatter your money or energies. You may find true inspiration from unlikely sources.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pass the torch. As part of a team you are expected to perform your fair share of the job and must rely upon others to do theirs. This week you may find that someone else can supply the energy or expertise you lack.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Create camaraderie with displays of compliance. You can accomplish much more when the subject of who gets the credit isn’t an issue. This is a good week to demonstrate a cooperative spirit especially at work or on the job.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and a positive attitude attract success while fear and doubt attracts problems. As this week unfolds make yourself available for public functions and outings where you can meet valuable new contacts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too many friends are like too many cooks who spoil the broth. In the week ahead you might be overwhelmed by group activities or interactions with the public. Focus on gathering useful information in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make some of your dreams come true. In the week to come you can be in perfect harmony with a loved one about the plan for a profitable venture. Buy things of lasting quality and with long term usefulness in mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The best answer to a dilemma will come when you least expect it.

You may receive responses you do not expect, but they will lead you in the right direction. This is a good week to receive sound advice about your health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dream your time away without investing money on the insubstantial. There is nothing you can buy that you can’t live without. Don’t waste cash in the week to come.

You are better suited to pursuing creative activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances may make you feel you must rush through daily tasks. If you are not on the clock take all the time you need to get the job done right. Keep the purse strings drawn tightly in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think your way into an improved state of mind. This might be a good week to develop useful, practical and healthy habits such as putting the dishes in the dishwasher after a meal or walking 30 minutes a day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be cynical.

Look that gift horse in the mouth this week. Focus on fattening up your piggy bank. If someone offers you words of wisdom, put them to good use. Any assistance you receive is going to be infinitely valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your inner compass to find a better direction. Discuss your intentions with a friend or trusted confidant in the week ahead. Establish boundaries as to what you can, and cannot, accomplish and go from there.

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Board Approves Slight Rate Decrease For Gas Company

WALL – New Jersey Nat ural Gas (NJNG) received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on its rate case settlement agreement, as well as Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS), Conservation Incentive Program (CIP) and Universal Service Fund (USF) rates.

When combined with a $48 million bill credit, the net effect of these rate changes is an overall decrease of 0.2 percent on the typical residential heating customer’s annual bills.

The new rates went into effect October 1, while the bill credit will be applied to residential and small commercial customers’ bills from November 2016 through February 2017. When combining the bill credits with the rate changes, a residential heating customer using 1,000 therms a year would see their annual bill go from $970.90 to $968.79, a decrease of $2.11.

Customers’ total savings will vary based on individual usage and weather patterns over the four-month period.

“We are pleased the Board of Public Utilities approved our new base rates,” said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of New Jersey Natural Gas. “We believe this resolution is fair and in the best interests of our customers and company.”

Under the approved base rate agreement, NJNG’s total annual revenue is expected to increase by $45 million, effective October 1. It includes a return on equity of 9.75

percent with a 52.5 percent common equity ratio, and reflects a rate base of $1.37 billion with an overall rate of return of 6.9 percent. The Southern Reliability Link (SRL), approved by the BPU in Board Orders issued in January and March 2016, continues to progress through the permitting process. As construction has not yet commenced, rate treatment for the project was not included in the new base rates.

NJNG expects to request rate treatment for the SRL in a future rate proceeding.

The BPU also approved a five-year extension of NJNG’s Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) program. The $200 million program will replace the remaining approximately 276 miles of unprotected steel main and associated services in the company’s distribution system. NJNG has been routinely addressing the replacement of these facilities, and in 2015 became the fi rst natural gas utility in New Jersey to eliminate all cast iron from its system. As a part of this program, NJNG will earn an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) rate on its invested capital during construction, and request rate increases for SAFE spending in annual filings. These annual filings will consider the rate impacts associated with program spending of $157.5 million over its term. As a condition of approval of this project, NJNG is required to fi le a base rate case no later than November 2019.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pizza Party: Make A Classic Pie The Centerpiece Of Casual Autumn Meals

By Wolfgang Puck

In October, many home cooks turn their thoughts toward the entertaining soon to come, from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year’s. While such advance planning can be both fun and sensible, it also can have a serious drawback: It shortchanges opportunities for more casual entertaining.

But I’d like to propose one solution that will work well for all your more off-the-cuff parties with friends and family during the coming months: Throw a pizza party.

Of course, I do have some expertise when it comes to pizza, as a chef known for my contemporary, sometimes gourmet takes on the Italian favorite. But I’m no elitist when it comes to the popular flatbreads. Yes, you sometimes might find me serving them topped with smoked salmon and dill-flecked creme fraiche; but I’m also equally happy when they come with a good old-fashioned tomato sauce and shredded cheese. What’s important is that pizzas start with delicious homemade pizza dough, have good-quality toppings, and are prepared and cooked the right way. All of that is easy to achieve for home cooks with even a little bit of kitchen experience.

And the great thing about having a pizza party is that you can do most of the work in advance.

The dough can be made a day in advance, ready to pull out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature an hour or so before guests arrive.

All the toppings can also be prepped ahead of time, to be arrayed in bowls around the counter space where you - or your guests - will put the pizzas together. That leaves simply preheating the oven, in which you should ideally also have a pizza stone - available in any good kitchen equipment store or online - to give you the intense, radiant heat that helps a pizza bake and crisp up the way it should.

For a small, simple gathering, you can feature just a single topping combination, such as the following recipe that calls for fresh Italian sausage, onion, a tomato medley and a trio of cheeses. When you invite more people, it can be fun to offer a greater variety of options for the meats, vegetables, cheeses and sauces they can use. Regardless of your party’s size, the fact that you can only bake one or two pizzas at a time in most home ovens means that everyone has the opportunity to join in the fun, putting together whatever creative assortments of ingredients they like.

Please give it a try. You may even find these pizza parties so enjoyable that you’ll want to break out the dough and toppings during the holiday season itself.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE-AND-ONION PIZZA Makes 2 pizzas, about 10 inches 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 10 to 12 ounces (310 to 375 g) fresh Italian sausage, casings removed 1 recipe Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or good-quality store-bought dough 4 ounces (125 g) fontina cheese, shredded 3 ounces (90 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 tablespoon dried 1 dozen cherry tomatoes, cut in halves

8 pieces oil-packed sun-dried tomato, patted dry, cut into strips 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality store-bought tomato sauce or pizza sauce 4 leaves fresh basil, torn Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and break into small bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon.

Saute until cooked through and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon onto a plate and set aside.

Place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to its highest setting. On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll out a ball of dough into a 10-inch (25-mm) round with a slightly thicker rim. Transfer to a lightly floured pizza paddle, rimless cookie sheet, or the back of a baking pan.

Brush the dough inside the rim with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with half each of the fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan. Sprinkle with half the oregano and then scatter half of the sausage on top. Dot the pizza with half of the cherry tomatoes, half of the sun-dried tomatoes and half of the red onion. Drizzle with tomato sauce.

Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or tiles. Bake until is nicely browned, 7 to 12 minutes.

Use the paddle or cookie sheet, helped by a spatula if necessary, to remove the pizza from the oven. Transfer to a cutting board. Lightly brush the crust with oil. Garnish with basil and more Parmesan. With a pizza wheel or large, sharp knife, cut into wedges. Repeat steps with the remaining dough and toppings.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 2 individual 10-inch (25-mm) pizzas 1 cup warm water 105 F to 115 F (38 C to 46 C), plus extra as needed 1 packet active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour, 15 to 16 ounces (425 to 453g) in weight, plus extra as needed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt In a 2-cup (500-mL) measuring cup, combine the water, yeast and honey. Stir until the yeast dissolves.

In a food processor, pulse together the flour, oil and salt. Still pulsing, slowly pour in the yeast-water mixture; then, process until a ball of dough forms. Pulse in a little more flour if the dough seems too sticky, or a little more water if too dry.

Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise at warm room temperature for 2 hours Divide the dough into two equal balls. Work each into a compact, even shape by pulling the dough down around its sides and pinching it together at the bottom. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until it forms an even, smooth, firm ball, about 1 minute.

Place the dough balls on an oiled baking tray.

Cover with plastic wrap. Let rest up to a day in the refrigerator; or store in the freezer, to be thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours before use.

(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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