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Voters Decide Central, Ber�eley School Boards

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Both local school boards saw a wide field of candidates in the November 8 election, but voters mostly welcomed incumbents to another term, according to unofficial results.

Berkeley School Board I nc u mb e nt s E dwa rd Cammarato and Stephen Pellecchia, and newcomer Michele Shedlock were victorious in the election for three local Berkeley Board of Education seats.

The field of six candidates were separated by a few hundred votes, determining the winners.

The victors: Cammarato received 6,926 votes, Pellecchia 6,003 votes and Shedlock 5,764 votes, according to unofficial results.

Incumbent John MacMoyle received 5,458 votes.

Marguerite Penn received 5,408 votes.

Cathy Janiak received 5,313 votes.

The Ocean Count y Clerk’s office recorded 49 write-in votes.

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November 12, 2016

Frederick Drive, Route 9 Designs Slowly Advance

–Photo by Catherine Galioto Frederick Drive and Route 9, where township officials are hoping the state will put safety improvements.

–Photos courtesy candidates (Above) Congressman Tom MacArthur leaves his polling spot after voting November 8. MacArthur won re-election, a second term for District 3. (Right) Central Regional School Board winners, according to unofficial results, are (from top) Incumbents Jennifer Leicht, Lou Tuminaro and Ralph Frulio.

Telling Their Stories, Honoring Their Service

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – With annual Veteran’s Day events giving residents pause to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces in our nation’s history, the towns and organizations across the area have held ceremonies and special events for the national holiday.

One major local event is still to come, with November 14’s parade in Toms River, down Main Street to Washington Street, set to step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade was rescheduled from November 11 after officials earlier this year found many school bands had a conflict with the teacher’s convention held that day. A post parade ceremony in front of Toms River Town Hall will feature speakers and

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honored guests, including a placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

The Ocean County Veterans Day Parade has three grand marshals, representing three different service branches– the Navy, Army and the Marine Corps. They are Navy veteran Leonard Mueller IV, Marine veteran Ken Hagemann and his wife, Army veteran Barbara Hagemann. Each have served and earned honors for their military service, and continue to be involved in veterans groups, advocating on behalf of veterans.

This year, Ocean County towns have seen the dedication of new memorials, gardens and events to honor veterans.

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township received word

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Considered from the state it had invesone of the most deadly inter- tigated what designs were sections in town, Frederick possible for a pedestrian Drive is closer to a new sig- signal at the intersection, nal that local officials hope said the mayor.

“We have been back in will make it safer.

A pedestrian signal for touch with Ray Tomczak, the crosswalk, more than a Regional Manager for the static sign, could be possible NJ Dept. of Transportation who advised for Frederick D r i ve a n d “As you know, we me … that OT has Route 9. have been working D c o m pl e t e d The news comes after a on this since 2013. the prelimilong process Were going to keep nary design the township pushing to get this investigation of the interhas been advocating for done as quickly as section. This i s fo r t h e years, said possible.” p e de st r ia n Mayor Car–Mayor Carmen Amato signal crossmen Amato, who said the changes are walk. That is good news,” mostly in the hands of state said Amato. “As you know, officials to approve, since we have been working on this since 2013. Were going Route 9 is a state road.

Amato said that Berkeley to keep pushing to get this has advocated for improve- done as quickly as possible.”

The Township also recentments aggressively through contacting state officials and ly completed the installation by already dedicating funds of the missing safety sidein its township budget to walks on Frederick Drive.

“This enhancement will help pay for any upgrades.

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HealthSouth Asks For Use Variance To Expand Off Lakehurst Road

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The Zoning Board will hear an application from Health South to expand its operation off Lakehurst Road with parcels of residential road Oliver Street.

The application to build a two-story building is advertised for a public hearing at the November 17 zoning board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in town hall.

The applicant, HealthSouth, represented by Attorney Michael York, is seeking a special reasons variance, to allow the construction of a two-story medical office building on the property, which is not a permitted use in the zone.

The application is for block 535.07, lots 3 through 9 and 32 and 34, which is located on Oliver Street, a residential street.

The street intersects with Lakehurst Road, and Oliver Street’s parcels abut the current HealthSouth facility on Hospital Drive.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is a 98-bed acute inpatient

rehabilitation hospital.

The possible expansion of HealthSouth into neighboring residential areas is an ongoing issue, residents there said before township officials. Homeowners from those neighborhoods have said the Lakehurst Road corridor is quickly changing from residential and village-office zoning into medical use through granting variances.

Master Plan Update Also this year, the township has held meetings on its Master Plan where the expansion of HealthSouth has been mentioned for its possible impact to residential neighborhoods.

The Master Plan process is ongoing, looking at different corridors, zoning and open space/parkland assets for the township, as part of the 10-year update to the plan.

Several residents have repeatedly come to the planning and zoning board meetings to express their opinions, as applications – such as a previous application by Lapid

Ventures to put a three-story, 124-bed health care facility on a residential parcel on Smith Street – come before the boards.

Applicants such as Lapid Ventures have said their proposals are driven by the demand for services in this corridor, near such facilities as Community Medical Center and other medical specialists on Hospital Drive and Lakehurst Road.

The issue of Lakehurst Road applications impacting residential streets was one raised at previous zoning and planning board meetings this and last year, as well as in the Toms River Master Plan meetings held as the township updates its master plan.

In that Master Plan meeting, residents of the Lakehurst Road corridor said they’d like the residential nature of the area to be preserved.

Edward Traynor, of Oliver Street, voiced opposition in that Master Plan meeting to a redevelopment project involving the expansion of Health South that he said has

adversely impacted the appearance and traffic flow of Oliver Street and Smith Street neighborhoods.

Traynor said residential homes had been built and their “purpose was changed to a purpose different from residential. There is also a danger in the traffic pattern.”

Township Planner Jay Lynch said previously that by state regulations municipalities are required to review and update their Master Plan each 10 years which last underwent the process in 2006. Planning Board members said they are hopeful that the Master Plan can be updated by the end of the year.

According to New Jersey land use law, Master Plans serve as the blueprint for a municipality, determining the current state of land use within a community’s borders and providing a guide for future land use decisions. Master Plans also set goals and guidelines for a community’s development.

–Bob Vosseller contributed to this story.

New Art Exhibition At Peto Museum Explores Photographic Work Painter ISLAND HEIGHTS – The John F. Peto Studio Museum is hosting an exhibit, “Through the Lens: John Frederick Peto and the Art of Photography” through December 11.

Peto is celebrated as a foremost 19th

century American artist and his paintings containing images of photographs, especially of Abraham Lincoln, are a rg u ably some of h is most fa mou s works. However, the art that he created from behind the camera is a little known

aspect of Peto’s oeuvre that has never before been explored in exhibition form.

The museum is open weekends from 1 to 4 p.m., and weekdays by appointment.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for

children ages 12 and younger. Members of the museum enter free.

The museum is located at 102 Cedar Ave. For more information call 732-9294949 or visit petomuseum.org.

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Sexual Assault Knows No Political Party

Bragging about groping and sexually assaulting someone is no laughing matter, regardless of one’s political affiliation. We’ve certainly seen headlines over the years highlighting such inappropriate behaviors from both Republican and Democrat officials, and many of us have heard similar things from individuals not in the public realm, and it is simply not acceptable.

Bottom line, no one deserves to be sexually assaulted or raped, and these crimes can affect anyone.

In fact, U.S. Department of Justice data indicates that as many as 1 in 5 women will have been raped in

their lifetimes, and 1 in 33 men will have been raped.

The numbers of those experiencing sexual assault is even greater. Individuals who’ve experienced rape or sexual assault are at higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorders, depression and anxiety, and even suicide.

We encourage anyone affected by sexual assault or rape to call our hotline at 888-264-RAPE as help is a phone call away.

For more information about our services our website is 180nj.org.

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Editorial Make Yourself Heard The people of Berkeley face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Berkeley for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

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You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

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Letters To The Editor You May Say That I’m A Dreamer I’ve just completed my Christmas wish list, albeit a little bit early this year.

First, I’d like to see mandatory “term limits” for all elected officials. Secondly, that research scientists come up with an over-the-counter, nonprescription vaccine that would cure Hillary Clinton of an affliction she’s had all her adult life – that is her inability to tell the truth.

To put her condition in more sophisticated terms – “liar, liar, pants on fire!”

Next, I’d be willing to relinquish one of my Christmas presents in favor of a “bag of coal” being put under Donald Trump’s Christmas tree this year, for the way he has treated many women.

Mr. Trump is a lot dumber than he is given credit for.

Another nice holiday present would be for the clergy to tell the truth; that they know nothing about life after death, nothing about heavens or hells, nothing about the destiny of humankind and nothing about devils, gods or angels. I would have them convey to their congregations – think for yourself, and do the best you can to increase the sum of human happiness and well-being.

One of the nicest holiday gifts I ever received (and still have), is a framed quote by Robert Ingersoll which reads: “Happiness is the only good; reason the only torch; justice the only worship; humanity the only religion; and love the

only priest. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to help make others so.”

Borden Applegate Jackson

Yellow Lines Matter It is outrageous that some New Jersey communities such as Mahwah in Bergen County and Mantua Township in Gloucester, are painting a blue line in between the double yellow lines on the road, to indicate unwavering support for police, amidst so many mostly black citizens being murdered by police officers.

These municipal governments risk confusing drivers with such an unknown marking, threatening road safety, and sending a negative message towards minority groups and others who have called for much needed reform in U.S. policing.

As long as these lines are present, no one should face a traffic ticket for improper passing, because the lines are confusing and obscured with this town-sponsored vandalism that sends a chilling message to black drivers.

Eric Hafner Toms River

What Is Thorough And Efficient Education?

There is much controversy over the cost of funding public school districts, and

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especially over “inequalities” in the percent of state aid given to different districts.

Public education in New Jersey is funded chief ly through local property taxes and State aid, with a comparatively small amount of Federal funding. School property taxes are collected by taxing municipalities and then paid to the school districts in which students from those municipalities are enrolled.

State aid is paid directly by the state to school districts according to the shortfall between what the state judges is required to provide a thorough and efficient education for each and every student within a district and the amount raised through local property taxes.

The primary goal of state aid to public education is to provide equal opportunity to all students to a thorough and efficient education regardless of wealth or social status, taking into consideration their educational needs.

The administration of state aid by the state is apportioned to school districts to a number of educational categories in accordance with district need as assessed by the state from data supplied by school districts.

The most important comparative index of a tax base’s ability to support the cost of public education is the tax base dollars behind each public school student in a school district. Districts having a higher tax base dollar amount per student can more fully fund the school district at a given tax rate, all other things being equal, than those having a lower tax base dollar amount per student.

Thus, school districts having a higher tax base dollar amount per student will require less and will receive proportionately less state aid to provide a thorough and efficient education to its students than those school districts having a lower tax base dollar amount per student. When viewed from this perspective, state aid

has been given equitably to make up the shortfall, even though the percentages of state aid differ.

An inference drawn from this is that communities having atypically few public school students (senior communities) must expect to receive a lower percentage of state aid than other more representative communities. And owing to the regressive nature of property taxes, low income and seniors on relatively fixed incomes will be hit hardest.

To address this problem, the state has instituted property tax rebates and property tax freezes to qualified seniors.

Nevertheless, the issue of “fairness” has been raised once again, this time, by Governor Christie with his proposal to fund each student the same dollar amount in state aid.

Assuming that he is not ignorant, he has challenged the authority of the state to determine what a thorough and efficient education means for all New Jersey students. You can judge for yourself how far he will get by doing that – especially now that his term of office is coming to a close and as he continues to turn his attention more and more to his future political aspirations.

Local politicos, who are so inclined, will continue to pay lip service to the Christie proposal while secretly praying for him to move on.

Frank V Effenberger Manchester

Public Works Does A Great Job A big thank you to the Manchester Township Public Works. A prompt and meticulous clean-up was undertaken after I telephoned to report illegal dumping found in the Harry Wright Lake area.

My neighbors in Fox Hollow are much impressed with our township and their quick response.

Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Ginny Higgins Whiting

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

Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District

Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Connors, Rumpf & Gove: The Fix Was Already In On Gas Tax & North Jersey Mass Transit

NEW JERSEY – Citing a recent NJTV report, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove lambasted comments made by certain legislators demanding that rail projects in North Jersey get top billing for new revenue generated from the recent gas tax increase.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove

NEW JERSEY – A long-awaited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach and dune construction project that will protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in coastal northern Ocean County – one of the areas hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy – has gone out to bid, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced during a news conference.

The project will cover some 14 miles of coastline along the Barnegat Peninsula and will protect the communities of Bay Head, Berkeley, Brick, Lavallette, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Toms River.

This is the last major stretch of beaches to go out to bid for construction to Army Corps standards, a major goal of the Christie Administration in the aftermath of Sandy. Work on the project, expected to cost about $150 million, is expected to begin by the spring.

“This is a great day for these communities and for New Jersey,” Commissioner Martin said during a news conference in Lavallette. “This crucial project will protect lives and property from the kind of devastation much of this area experienced during Superstorm Sandy. The Christie Administration has remained steadfast in its commitment

lambasted comments made by certain legislators demanding that rail projects in North Jersey get top billing for new revenue generated from the recent gas tax increase.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove made the following remarks in response to the report: “This media report just confirms what our delegation said from the beginning, motorists paying this unconscionable

tax increase would be forced to watch as the revenue is funneled to North Jersey mass transit projects. This was one of the many reasons why our delegation vehemently opposed and voted against the gas tax increase legislation and, moreover, why we were extremely disappointed that Governor Christie signed it.

“From the outset, we justifiably argued that our constit-

uency would be disparately impacted by a gas tax increase as we represent a largely commuting district with no access to mass transit. As predicted, North Jersey has already been making power plays to secure a disproportionate share of transportation funding for mass transit, despite the fact that there is no benefit to motorists who are footing the bill.

“Why should our constituents pay more at the pump so the first order of business can be to improve rail service for someone living across the state? It’s an affront to people’s sense of fundamental fairness and feeds into the growing narrative that the system is rigged.

“To mitigate the financial hardship deliberately imposed on our constituents

Dune Rebuilding Project Finally Goes To Bid

to building a full coastal protection system of engineered beaches that, in addition to providing protection, are essential to the identity and economy of the Jersey shore.”

Commissioner Martin was joined at the news conference

by Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Colonel Michael Bliss, as well as mayors and other local officials.

“We are pleased to be in a position to advertise the contract and move forward on this vital project,” said Lt. Colonel Bliss.

“Getting to this point required a great deal of hard work at multiple levels of government.

Ultimately, this project will serve to reduce the risk of storm damages for communities that were among the hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.”

“As the mayor of a coastal community that lost more than $2 billion in ratables from Superstorm Sandy, I couldn’t be happier that this project is finally moving forward,” said Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher. “The U.S. Army Corps’ dune and beach replenishment program is critical to the protection of Toms River and its valuable resources from flooding from future tropical storms, hurricanes and nor’easters. Once completed, this project will not only benefit Toms River residents, our homes and businesses, but all New Jersey

residents.”

In October 2012, the project area was hit especially hard

by Sandy, with the ocean breaching the peninsula in Mantoloking and record storm surge causing significant damage to Brick, Lavallette. Mantoloking, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and the Ortley Beach section of Toms River. Homes, businesses, piers, boardwalks and infrastructure – including State Route 35 – were destroyed or severely damaged.

Engineered beaches are a key component of the Christie Administration’s overall plan to make New Jersey more resilient to major storms. Properly engineered beaches and dunes absorb the impact of storm surge, preventing damage to structures and infrastructure.

A key part of the project is the construction of dunes and beaches along a fourmile stretch of sea wall in Mantoloking and Brick that the DEP teamed up with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to build as added protection for Route 35. This is the main artery and coastal evacuation route through a particularly vulnerable stretch of the peninsula that was severely damaged during Sandy.

This highway which was, since reconstructed to modern design standards, was the

scene of a major breach at the Mantoloking Bridge during Sandy. The protective wall is comprised of steel sheet pilings driven deep into the sand that will serve as emergency backup protection, with the beach and dune system providing primary protection to the roadway.

After the award of the bid, expected this fall, work will begin with beach and dune construction in southern Mantoloking, as well as all of Lavallette, Toms River, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.

Work in Bay Head, Berkeley, northern Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach will begin after necessary easements have been obtained.

A total of 545 easements are needed for the project.

An easement is a legal right of access to private or municipally owned property the Army Corps and DEP need to perform construction.

Nearly 350 easements – or 64 percent – have been provided voluntarily.

The state has obtained additional easements through condemnation proceedings under the Eminent Domain Act, and currently has 149 condemnation proceedings in litigation, with 83 involving Bay Head, 53 involving Point Pleasant Beach, nine involving Berkeley and four involving Mantoloking.

“We are grateful to the

majority of property owners who stepped up and voluntarily provided their easements because they recognize that this is the right thing to do for their neighbors and their communities, not to mention for the protection of their own properties,” Commissioner Martin said.

“We remain disappointed in those who still cannot see the bigger picture. We will use all necessary means to secure these easements, including our court-affirmed eminent domain authority.”

Over the course of the project, some 11 million cubic yards of sand will be pumped from offshore to build dunes and beaches. For most of the project area, dunes will be built 22 feet above sea level.

Beaches will be constructed from 100 feet to 300 feet wide and 8.5 feet above sea level. The project area will receive periodic replenishment projects over the course of 50 years to replace sand lost through normal erosion.

The federal government will be paying for 65 percent of the project using money approved under the 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, which funds projects that Congress had previously authorized but had not been completed by the time Sandy hit in October 2012. New Jersey will pay for 35 percent of the project from the state’s

through the gas tax increase, we introduced legislation to provide for a gross income tax deduction on fuel taxes paid by motorists for their personal vehicles. Instead of dividing up the spoils, supporters of the gas tax increase should recognize that something is going to have to be done to assist those middle class families hit hardest by the gas tax increase.”

Shore Protection Fund.

In other parts of the state, a $57.6 million beach and dune project encompassing beaches at the southern end of Ocean City, the Strathmere section of Upper Township and Sea Isle City in Cape May County is complete.

And a $38.2 million project to construct beaches and infrastructure in Loch Arbour, Allenhurst and Deal in Monmouth County also is finished.

A second Monmouth County beach fill project from Elberon to Deal is ongoing. A $140 million beach and dune construction project covering 12.7 miles of beach on Long Beach Island is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Work is also expected to begin this winter on a beach and dune project for Atlantic County’s Absecon Island, which went out to bid earlier this month. The project involves initial construction of engineered beaches for Longport and Margate and replenishment of beaches in Atlantic City and Ventnor. In addition, periodic replenishment for Cape May Point and Cape May City is expected to take place this winter.

For the Army Corps bid solicitation, visit fbo.gov/.

For more information on the state’s resiliency efforts, visit nj.gov/gorr.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Tickets are now on sale for the 33rd annual Christmas in Island Heights House Tour and Craft shows. Hosted by the Island Heights United Methodist Church, the event takes place on December 3. Admission to craft fairs, held 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is free. The house tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are required.

Tickets are $30 each.

On the tour are six unique homes in historic Island Heights, all decorated for the holidays.

Among the highlights is a newly renovated 1975 home featuring river views from every room and the artist-owner’s original paintings.

Other artwork, including sculptures and a compass rose imbedded in the wood floor, fills the home. Down the street, visitors will tour a recently restored original Camp Meeting L-style cottage. The cozy abode features a wraparound porch, period stained-glass windows, and Camp Meeting-style gingerbread trim. Also featured are a 1918-era cottage with original garage doors; a brand-new construction displaying the owners’ Christmas-village collection and willow trees angels nativity scene; and a modern home with open-floor plan, enormous windows, and center-island fireplace.

At the free craft shows at the church, 111 Ocean Ave., and the Island Heights Elementary School, 115 Summit Ave., Lake Avenue entrance, guests can shop for jewelry, artwork, accessories and other unique handmade items, along with baked goods.

For a nominal fee, lunch will be served at the church’s Fellowship Hall from noon to 4 p.m.

and will include homemade Methodist Minestrone soup, sandwiches and desserts. Breakfast is available at the church from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at a cost of $5 adults and $3 children, and guests can enjoy hot beverages and homemade sweets in any of three tearooms from 1 to 4 p.m. for $5, one of which is at the beautifully restored John F. Peto Studio Museum and Studio.

On tour day, many Island Heights points of interest will open their doors, including: the Cottage Museum; The Studio at the John Peto house; Ludlow Thorston Gallery; the Ocean County Artists’ Guild; the Island Heights Library; and St. Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church.

An Advent candlelight carol service will kick off home-tour weekend on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Held in the sanctuary of the church, this free event is open to the public.

Tickets may be purchased for $30 at the Island Heights United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at one of these Island Heights locations: Ludlow Thorston Galleries, 10 Central Avenue; Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Ocean and Chestnut avenues; or Fast Break, 1635 Hwy 37 East; and in Toms River at Skip’s Florist, 1186 Washington Street.

To reserve tickets in advance, email IHUMC@comcast.net. Tickets can also be purchased on house-tour day beginning at 9 a.m. at the church or the Island Heights Elementary School.

For more information, call the church office at 732-929-0444, email IHUMC@comcast. net, or visit IHUMC.org.

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BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Recreation is run by a group of dedicated volunteers. Recreation events could not happen without their hard

work. Residents who have ideas for events and want to be part of this volunteer team should email recreation@beachwoodusa.com.

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Time Capsule was buried on October 28 and will be opened in 25 years.

Berkeley Township employees were joined by staff and students from Berkeley Schools who placed mementos, trophies, yearbooks and other items in a time capsule that was buried in front of Town Hall on October 28. The time capsule will be opened in October 2041.

At a previous October Council meeting, student representatives joined Mayor Amato

and Council as they donated photos, a Bayville School t-shirt, an H & M Potter School t-shirt, magnets, CD’s and other items.

Mayor Amato stated, “This time capsule is a fun way to bring our students and staff together while looking forward to the surprise that our future students will uncover.”

The township thanked Township Buildings & Grounds and the Parks & Beaches staff for making the waterproof time capsule and preparing the site for use.

Winter Trash & Recycling Schedule SEASIDE PARK – The winter trash and recycling schedule went into effect October 31.

Oceanside trash will be collected on Mondays only.

Bayside trash will be collected on Tuesdays only.

There will be no collection on Thursdays or Fridays. Do not place your trash out for

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Recycling will continue to be collected on Wednesdays.

There will be no collection on December 26. Both ocean and bayside trash will be collected on December 27.

There will be no collection on January 2.

Both ocean and bayside trash will be collected on January 3.

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Judging will take place December 9 through 11.

Awards will be presented at the December 21 council meeting.

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Residents Reminded To Verify Solicitors And Contractors

BERKELEY – During the week of October 15 the Berkeley Township Police began investigating a series of thefts from a residence in the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township. In this case, a male acting as a handy man for a senior couple began to commit thefts from the home. This occurred over a period of months. These thefts at first were unnoticed.

The male, a 52-year-old from the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township, escalated his thefts to personal jewelry, prescription medication and credit card fraud. He gained the trust of his victims who relied on him for daily assistance. He would take items while in the home and he would later sell them for cash.

As a result, Berkeley detectives conducted an intense follow up and were able to link and charge the male with three separate thefts from senior citizens in his community.

He was taken into custody on October 26 and remanded to the Ocean County Jail in default

of $5,000 bail set by the Honorable Judge James Gluck J.M.C. More charges are likely as this investigation continues.

Residents are reminded to verify anyone that they use or let in their home to include handymen and other solicitors and contractors. They all must be registered with township and in some cases with the state. Specific information about contractor fraud and senior fraud are always available at the Berkeley Township Police Department.

The Berkeley Township Detective Bureau aggressively investigates all crimes throughout the Township. Crimes against senior citizens are of particular concern because they often go unreported.

The police department urges neighbor’s friends and concerned citizens who live in these communities to report any and all suspicious activity. This can be done anonymously at 732-341-1132, ext. 611.

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–Photo courtesy Alex LiBassi‎ BERKELEY – The Berkeley Eagles junior varsity team won the conference championship against Point Pleasant. They moved onto the regional championship in Delaware.

Time To Renew Italian American Club Membership

BERKELEY – The Italian American Club of Holiday City Silver Ridge would like to remind members that it is time to renew membership. At the same time, the group is also inviting new members to join the club.

The only requirement is that there is some trace of Italian heritage in your or your spouse’s current or prior generations.

The club was founded in 1996 and has continued its nonprofit mission of helping the community. Most notable are the annual food

drive, toys at Christmas and an annual scholarship to a deserving high school student. In addition, it fosters the promotion of Italian heritage in the arts, civic and community affairs, clothing for the needy and toiletries for our soldiers. Club activities include trips, dances, cruises, et cetera.

Meetings are held at the Berkeley Clubhouse, Jamaica Blvd. Bldg. 2 in Toms River, at noon.

For more information, contact 732-2812536.

Annual New Year’s Eve Party

BERKELEY – The Holiday City Carefree Men’s Club will host its annual New Year’s Eve party from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on December 31 at the clubhouse, 98 Bananier Drive.

The cost is $55 per person. Tickets will

be sold Wednesdays starting November 23 through December 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the clubhouse library.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Ray at 973-508-7055 or Tony at 732779-2162.

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SEASIDE PARK – A senior luncheon will be held November 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 1701 North Ocean Ave. The luncheon is hosted by Seaside Park Municipal Alliance.

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A traditional dinner of turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings, along with plenty of pies, will greet guests to Simon’s Soup Kitchen’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. This special dinner will take place on November 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue.

“This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and fellowship that are so much a part of Thanksgiving,” said John Salemi, Sr., executive director, Simon’s Soup Kitchen.

This special feast will be prepared and served by a dedicated group of over 25 volunteers who lend their time on Thanksgiving and throughout the year.

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meal of their own, this is an opportunity to share a traditional dinner with others,” said Salemi. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful.”

This special holiday dinner will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October through April at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Since the start of Simon’s Soup Kitchen more than 75,000 meals have been served in addition to toys for children during the Christmas season. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

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“Legends Of Pop” Trip BERKELEY – The Holiday City at Berkeley Fishing and Social Club is planning a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on March 17 to see “Legends of Pop,” starring the Mahoney Brothers.

The bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. and return about 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome.

The cost is $87 per person, which includes

bus, lunch and dessert buffet, show, taxes and gratuity.

Lunch choices include Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimp platter, Santa Fe chicken, tilapia, eggplant rollatini or roasted vegetable kabob.

A deposit of $50 will be collected in January.

The balance is due February 3.

For reservations, call Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686.

Jakes Branch Outings BEACHWOOD – Jakes Branch County Park offers a place for class trips and outings.

Recently H&M Potter Elementary School third graders were at Jakes where the park’s staff gave them a hands on peak into the lives of the Lenni-Lenape tribe that once lived there.

The students shot a bow and arrow, built a log dwelling and made clay pots.

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A special October event held by Congressman Tom MacArthur’s office gave recognition for local World War II veterans, with several veterans who told crowds their stories at the Toms River American Legion.

And in the Ocean County Mall, Thomas Eckholt of Toms River was presented the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal to for his father, Paul, a World War II who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. The medal ceremony was held on October 25 in the center court of the mall.

The ceremony marked the start of a twoday visit of the veterans outreach kiosk from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, where veterans and their family members can learn more about benefits or entitlements that they could be eligible to receive. Veterans and their families can call 1-888-8NJ-VETS for assistance.

In addition, the Toms River American Legion Post dedicated a memorial area, complete with engraved pavers from supporters, who had messages and names of veterans enscribed. The fundraiser of the pavers helped to build the monument, which included flags, biographies and service information of the local soldiers who died in combat that the post’s American Legion Riders escorted back home as part of their respective memorial services.

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The school board oversees four elementary schools.

Central Regional For the Central Regional School District Board of Education, voters had to choose three seats out of nine candidates running.

Incumbents Jennifer Leicht, Lou Tuminaro and Ralph Frulio ran as a slate and won those seats.

Leicht with 7,410, Tuminaro with 6,056, and Frulio with 4,837 votes eked out their challengers by several hundred votes.

Newcomers received these votes: Al Aires, 4,162; Donnie Clyburn, 3,593; Matthew G. Parks, 2,911; John Paul Sisler, 2,251; and Jason J. Mroczka, 1,770.

Christine Dwight, who has served on the Central Board of Education, received 3,008 votes.

Officials reported 50 write-in votes.

County Races The county races again saw Republicans victorious, maintaining the all-GOP Freeholder board and winning a second term for Michael Mastoronardy as sheriff.

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morial Marker on November 5 at Winding River Park.

The ceremony included the presentation of colors, National Anthem, military tribute, and remarks from the state Department of Transportation, the Department of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 129 and Marine Corps League, Detachment 796.

According to the township: “The Blue Star Memorial Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services. This program began with the planting of 8,000 Dogwood trees by the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs in 1944 as a living memorial to veterans of World War II. The Blue Star became an icon during World War II. It was seen on service flags in the front windows of homes telling others that a family member was serving.”

In Jackson, the Veterans Memorial Garden continues to grow, with the concrete slab where a larger scale marble construction awaits additional funding through donations and fundraisers, such as the recent AMVETs dinner.

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was the top vote-getter, with 151,235 votes; Jack Kelly earned, 149,712 votes, for 32.14 and 31.82 percent of the vote, respectively.

Democrats Ed Wolff (80,242) and Michael B. Cooke (76,188) trailed with Independent John Novak, the mayor of Barnegat, earned 12,949 votes.

The three-candidate spread for sheriff had Mastronardy earning 67.28 percent of the vote, with 163,705 votes. Democrat challenger Sat Ottaviano had 67,019 votes and Independent Michael Osborn had 12,475.

District 3 The third Congressional District, which includes Berkeley Township, saw a race between Republican Incumbent Tom MacArthur besting his challengers, Democrat Fred LaVergne and Independent Lawrence Berlinski, by a wide margin to earn a second term.

MacArthur, 94,386 votes, 67.76 percent LaVergne, 41,326, 29.67 percent Berlinski, 3,505, 2.52 percent.

MacArthur, who voted in his polling location in Toms River that morning, emerged from the booth to thank everyone for their support. “What a privilege it is in this country to vote, to vote our conscience and be a free people,” he said.

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now keep the pedestrian traffic off directly off Frederick Drive,” said Amato, adding it keeps people out of the street and onto the sidewalk instead.

Regularly, residents at township council meetings have been asking for updates on the intersection, especially after another deadly pedestrian accident last December.

Vehicles go speeding through the intersection, or around other vehicles who do stop for walkers, they said.

The intersection is a deadly one, said Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele, who cited how numerous people were struck at that intersection over the years. In a December fatality, one pedestrian was fatally struck and a second suffered major injuries. Details from police say the pedestrians were using the crosswalk

The Berkeley Times, November 12, 2016, Page 15 around 9 p.m. at Frederick Drive and a vehicle failed to yield.

The township is hoping the state will put a push-button at the site that will alert traffic to stop because pedestrians are about to use the crosswalk. “They are looking to put up a signal that would go red in all directions when somebody pushes it,” said the police chief.

Currently, that spot on Route 9 has a painted crosswalk. It is not an intersection with a traffic light, or a pedestrian flashing light or other traffic elements.

Route 9 is one lane in each direction at that stretch, near the ShopRite.

The township has also been scheduling police officers to act as pedestrian decoys at the intersection for small batches of time, paid for through a grant Berkeley received. The detail is an attempt to educated drivers about the presence of pedestrians there, officials said.

American Polish Club Trips

WHITING – The American Polish Club of Whiting will host several upcoming trips for the holiday season.

The club will visit the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn., to see the Tony Orlando Christmas Show on November 30. The cost is $72 per person. The package includes one ticket, $25 slot play, and transportation.

The club will go to a Broadway Holiday at Resorts Casino, starring Ron

Shar pe and Barbara Russell, on December 4. The cost is $30 per person.

The package includes one ticket, $10 slot play, and transportation.

The club will see a holiday show at the Tropicana Casino on December 19. The cost is $47 per person, which includes one show ticket, $15 slot play, transportation, and a Carmine’s lunch voucher.

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Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers.

Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss.

3. One in 14 Generation Xers (3748) already have hearing loss.

4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of hearing loss by 50 percent

Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound.

Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Few things are more painful to bear than a diagnosis of breast cancer and all that goes with it. I have three close friends who are breast cancer th rivers today, although my mother-in-law died from it because the suspicious spot on her scan did not receive follow up imaging and by the following year, it was too late. She died in 1996. I miss her but I get to love her son, my sweet Sam. We’ve learned so much since then. I will share the new research now. There is a more comprehensive version of my article with more tips at my website, suzycohen. com. Just sign up for my newsletter to receive your copy.

1. Bone loss t reat ment may need to be re-evaluated. According to a paper published in Medical Hypothesis (2010), a lt e r at io n s i n t he s e r u m c a lciu m t o magnesium ratio could lead to increased development of new as well as recurrent breast cancer (due to low magnesium levels relatively speaking). The paper states, “Most women with hor mone sensitive breast cancer are recommended to take aromatase inhibitors, which causes bone loss and thus are generally prescribed Calcium and vitamin D, but not Magnesium.” So when you take high amounts of calcium all by itself for osteoporosis, it may be better for you to add supportive minerals like magnesium and/or vitamin D. Talk to your doctor.

2. Natural folate from salads and greens are incredible for you. Eating folate-rich foods appears to reduce risk. This was determined when researchers evaluated the diets of 367,993 women recruited from

10 European countries. The researchers used data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. Eating a diet that is rich in dietary folate may be associated with a lower risk of sex hormone receptor-negative breast cancer, at least in pre-menopausal women.

3. There are natural SERMs like Rhodiola. The SERMs short for Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators can block estrogen-mediated breast cancer growth and help to maintain bone density in postmenopausal women. You know the drugs as tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and raloxifene (Evista) and others. A paper in Phytomedicine 2016 found that Rhodiola rosea acts a bit like a SERM by binding to estrogen receptors, counteracting TNF alpha and protecting bone cells (osteoblasts) from hydrogen peroxide. You should discuss the risks to benefits with your physician but it seems that with SERM activity, natural Rhodiola might help mitigate or delay menopause-related discomfort and support breast health.

4. Eating rosemary is powerful. This herb contains natural compounds such as rosmarinic acid that are protective of our reproductive organs. Another spice called Spica prunellae (Xia Ku Cao in Chinese medicine) contains this rosmarinic acid.

There are studies on rosmarinic acid that are important to breast cancer survivors, for example one that found how it can slow or inhibit bone metastasis from breast cancer. There are more tips at my site. For now, consider putting rosemary sprigs in everything you eat. It’s easy, simple and provides many other health benefits.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Students Give Aid In Italy

LAKEWOOD – A group of Georgian Court University students stayed at Villa Tre Angeli B&B for a three-week work project in Italy. They did many things while they were there, but their main objective was to help this small municipality get on the map.

Bedonia, Parma Italy is in Northern Italy in the Emilia Romagna region. It is a village that has so many wonderful things to offer its visitors. There are a plethora of outdoor festivals, outdoor markets, opportunities to hike and mountain bike, plus they have live music very often, just to name a few.

Many Italian tourists come to enjoy the fresh, clean mountain air that allows them to actually enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Over the years, however, with the economic crisis in the Parma region, factories have closed and people have moved away in search of work. With the younger generations leaving for the surrounding larger cities, this small gem of a town is struggling to survive and the beauty of an authentic Italian lifestyle is hanging by a thread. This is one of the few spots left in Italy that one can experience Italy like an Italian without being suffocated by huge numbers of American tourists.

There are no crowds, long lines, or gaudy souvenir shops to muddle the culture out of this amazing place. It is also centrally located to many other interesting spots for day trips.

For example,after a tour of the Italian Riviera or The Prosciutto factory and Castle of Torrechiara, coming back to Bedonia for the food, wine, and night life is always a major advantage because visitors receive the best of both worlds.

Georgian Court University has been working with Villa Tre Angeli to boost Bedonia’s social media presence and allow more American tourists the rare prospect of going on an actual, genuine European vacation. The students, under the supervision of Dr. Gina

Marcello Ph.D., have created a web page where people can find all the information on the town and the surrounding area, all in one place. They have taken photographs, mapped out the best places around town, and have portrayed the best that Bedonia has to offer.

While the website will give people a taste, a true appreciation for this town cannot be captured by mere photos or words.

While the students where there, Villa Tre Angeli took them to Rome to see many famous landmarks, including the Vatican, the Coliseum, and the Pantheon. They were also treated to a trip to Verona, where they saw Aida, the opera in an outdoor Roman arena. The trip also included a stop at the magnificent Lake Garda.

When they were finally in Bedonia itself, they saw how Prosciutto and Parmesan cheese were made. They visited castles, tasted some wine, went hiking and horseback riding, ventured to the local swimming hole, and still had time to gawk at the picturesque scenery. They were even welcomed by the Mayor and the Town Council, who arranged countless things for them to do while they were in the area.

They strolled into town and enjoyed the culture first hand, and have returned to the United States with a profound discovery that this tranquil way of life is far more important to salvage and must not only be preserved, but experienced.

The students became locals in a matter of days, and the town now has a bright future thanks to the unlikely collaboration of traditional values and modern culture meshing.

To see the progress that the students have made, visit explorebedonia.com.

For more information about the Villa and private “off the beaten path” tours, contact Valerie at villatreangeli@gmail.com or visit VillaTreAngeli.com.

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Remember that the change to the New Jersey Estate Tax law does not affect the Federal Estate Tax which applies to estates in excess of $5,400,000.00 for 2016. Nor does it affect the New Jersey Inheritance Tax law which taxes inheritances which are passing to persons other than spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The State left the Inheritance Tax law in effect. If you have an estate in excess of $5,400,000.00 or are leaving assets to persons who are not your lineal descendants, you may still need to consider some form of death tax planning.

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Throughout the day on December 3, visitors to the Old Barracks will meet reenactors of the 17th Regiment of Infantry as they portray the daily lives of British soldiers. These men will drill, perform musket demonstrations, cook over the outdoor camp kitchen, sew winter clothing, and more in this unique event that will show a side of the Revolutionary War not often seen before.

For more information, visit barracks.org or call 609-396-1776.

Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and free for active duty military personnel, members of the Old Barracks Association, and children 5 and under.

The Old Barracks Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 3.

The Old Barracks Museum preserves the history of a building constructed as a French and Indian War military barracks and used as a Revolutionary War hospital.

It also stood witness to Washington’s crucial victory at the Battle of Trenton.

At the beginning of the 20th century, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized The Old Barracks Association and spearheaded a campaign to purchase the building. The building has been a museum for over a century, and has frequently been used as a symbol for the state of New Jersey. The Old Barracks Museum welcomes visitors from across the state as well as around the world.

The recreated 17th Regiment of Infantry was established in 2002 with the mission to provide for its members and the public the experiences of the common British soldier throughout the American Revolution, specifically at historic sites from the Hudson River Valley to Virginia. The group works as a collective to research, recreate historically accurate uniforms and equipment, and provide living history displays to vividly teach and engage the public with history.

The recreated 17th strives for meaningful, research-based public interpretation of the perspectives of the British soldier, and engage with broader questions of what it meant to be “British” and “American” nearly 250 years ago.

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OCEAN COUNTY – This holiday season the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association. This Toy Drive enables the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the local municipalities to provide gifts for children of families in need within Ocean County.

The Toy Drive Form is used to request toys through the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

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The completed form can be emailed, faxed or mailed. The appropriate fax number and mailing address can be found on the form.

The deadline to file for toys is December 14. The deadline for donations is December 21.

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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, handson 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 environ-

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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.

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Toms River Radiation Oncologist Dr. Bryan Eggert Fights The Good Fight For Patient Lives And Liberties

By Joyce Blay Toms River radiation oncology specialist Dr. Bryan Eggert is not running for public office, but that hasn’t stopped him from advocating for his patients’ rights to government services.

“I fight for my patients to get what they deserve,” he tells a visitor to his office. “I advocate for treatment and medical coverage.”

Dr. Eggert is an affiliate physician of Garden State Medical Center, a unique multi-specialty, out-patient medical facility serving the tri-state area.

He also fights for the health and well-being of patients engaged in a personal battle with an implacable foe - cancer.

For this staunch medical warrior, there is no retreat and no quarter given.

“The general outlook for a cancer diagnosis is quite ominous,” Dr. Egger t says. “I think people need to understand and overcome that psychological barrier. A diagnosis of cancer is no longer the end of the world.”

Many of Dr. Eggert’s patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. The West f ield, NJ native views their lives and their self-esteem his personal responsibility to rescue.

“Isn’t empathy a doctor’s personal responsibility?” he asks rhetorically. “I provide emotional support, empathy, counseling. A patient diagnosed with cancer that comes here for radiological treatment will

University College of ever-changing specialty Medicine. He also com- of medicine. pleted a residency at Al- “This field is evolving so bert Einstein College of quickly because it’s so Medicine’s Department highly technologically oriof Radiation Oncology, ented,” Dr. Eggert says. where he held the esThat hasn’t deterred teemed position of Chief the stalwart physician Resident. from continuing to fight Following a career path the good fight on behalf that took him far from of his patients, to whom his New Jersey roots, he offers this advice Dr. Eggert has come following a diagnosis of full circle and returned cancer. to the state of his birth “Take a deep breath,” to open an offi ce in Dr. Eggert says. “We Toms River. always fear the worst He couldn’t be hap- if we don’t know more pier. about it.”

“I’ve been all over When asked what he the country and the would tell New Jersey general quality of this Governor Chris Christie Accomplishing those area is excellent,” Dr. if he had the ear of the little things is no small Eggert maintains. “The state’s top bureaucrat, task. According to Dr. job was here and I liked Dr. Eggert laughs.

“What wouldn’t I tell Egger t, they involve the area. It worked out him?” Dr. Eggert says in making numerous calls quite well.”

Five days a week, Dr. response. and filing the proper paDr. Bryan Eggert For further informaperwork with the correct Egger t wages a never-ending public battle to tion, visit the Garden Dr. Eggert, call Garden River, NJ 08755, is open government agency.

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“But a lot of times, that’s overwhelming for family members.”

But not for Dr. Eggert and his staff.

The Renaissance physician prepared for a distinguished academic career by combining a rigorous medical education with a broad interest in liberal arts.

Dr. Eggert is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he majored in Chemistry, but also excelled in Philosophy and English. In 1983, Dr. Eggert received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. “That was a very intensive program,” he says of his medical education.

Dr. Eggert completed his medical internship The office, located at 512 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.and residency at Baylor 5 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. get all those soft things from me.”

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dr. Eggert also may arrange for delivery of social services, such as Meals On Wheels, or service calls from the Visiting Nurse Association.

“I’d like to think I pick up on little things in order to treat the whole person,” he says.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of November 12-November 18.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may deserve a toll fee to bridge the gap between two differing factions. In the week ahead you can profit from your businesslike manner and by implementing shrewd business ideas. Pursue financial security and success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On a scale of one to ten you might feel like a 10. As this week unfolds you can take the bull by the horns and accomplish whatever you envision. It may be the right time to initiate a new business or moneymaking activity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is plain as the nose on your face. You will find what you look for. If you are looking for proof of someone’s commitment and loyalty it will be obvious. This is a good week to make presentations and hold heart-to-hearts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have the right stuff. If you put your shoulder to the wheel you can push your way out of a rut. Then you can quickly get up top speed and even go further. Be consistent in the week ahead to make a sizeable profit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you are starving for attention you will find a smorgasbord of compliments in the week ahead that will satisfy your appetite. Hard work and a passion for excellence will make someone important stand up and take notice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No one will catch you asleep on the job. In the week ahead you may feel sharper and more eager than usual. You may be adept at turning your pennies into dollars.

Listen to mentors who outline schemes for financial success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The journey is just as important as the destination. As this week unfolds you may find that business and work-related meetings are not necessarily social affairs, but that consideration and social graces smooth the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Color yourself happy. In the week to come you might feel you must pay to play. There may be some strings attached to an invitation or a social outing.

Keep your doubts to yourself and simply enjoy whatever joys come your way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Know your limits and learn to live with your limitations.

If you are afraid of the dark get the best nightlight on the market. In the week ahead you can recognize a downside without letting it hold you back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You instinctively investigate incentives. You can gather knowledge to be used to fatten your piggy bank as this week progresses. You may get a chance to hold the reins of power if you use creative ideas and methods.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a daily dose of self-confidence. Stay in close contact with people who appreciate your efforts and uplift your spirits. In the week ahead take time to provide respect and support for hardworking individuals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a time and place for everything. Use determination coupled with shrewdness to make an improvement in your financial situation. This week take time to investigate the best ways and means to attain security.

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It always interests me how just one special element can make the difference between a dish that’s tastes just fine and one that people find amazing.

It could be a seasoning - the touch of honey that can brighten up a lemon vinaigrette, for example - or maybe be a garnish (Imagine what a Caesar salad would be like without the garlicky crunch of croutons). And occasionally, it’s something that so transforms the result that it receives co-star billing in the recipe name itself.

That last case certainly holds true for one of the most popular soups I know: broccoli cheddar. Yes, a pureed soup of fresh broccoli on its own can be excellent, especially if you make it with a rich, f lavorful chicken stock or vegetable stock and an aromatic base of garlic and onion or leeks. But add cheese to the soup and something magical happens.

The slightly pungent character of broccoli, a close relative of cabbages and mustard, suddenly softens when c ou nt e r ba la nc e d by t he che e se’s creamy, sometimes tangy f lavor. As it melts, cheese also contributes a wonderfully velvety, thick consistency. The result is a soup that guests always go wild for when we offer my version of it in one of my restaurants.

In fact, many of them have told me that they never imagined they would like a soup that stars broccoli - until someone else at their table offered them a spoonful.

So please allow me to be the one who offers you a taste, with my personal recipe. One look at it will probably surprise you, especially when you see how few ingredients it requires and how simple the instructions are.

In fact, most of the recipe involves everyday cooking methods: sauteing (for the leek and garlic), simmering (for the broccoli) and pureeing the soup in a blender or food processor or in the pot with an immersion blender.

The only out-of-the-ordinary step is one you should take if you don’t plan to serve the soup right away: quickly chilling it over an ice bath of ice cubes and cold water. This helps to set the bright green color, making for an especially beautiful bowlful.

As for the cheese, I like to use cheddar, especially a sharper aged variety.

But you could substitute any other kind of good melting cheese you like.

Speaking of substitutions, the recipe also works beautifully if you substitute caulif lower for the broccoli.

And there’s one more element to this recipe that makes it even more beautiful and delicious: quickly made crostini. Crispy toasts covered with a little more cheese, melted and bubbly.

That’s one more example of the way just one special extra element can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CROSTINI Serves 8 BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large organic leek, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed, and chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 7 cups (1.75 L) organic, low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock or broth 1 tablespoon honey Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 1/2 pounds (1.25 kg) broccoli, stems peeled and coarsely chopped, florets cut into smaller pieces 1/2 lemon 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar cheese CHEDDAR CROSTINI: 1/2 loaf crusty French bread or Italian bread, cut into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large nonreactive pot over medium heat.

Add the leek and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in the stock, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, and continue simmering for 5 minutes.

Stir in the broccoli and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is barely tender and still bright green, 4 to 5 minutes.

Working carefully in batches, use a blender or food processor to puree the soup; or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender.

If serving the soup hot immediately, shred or sprinkle 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese into the blender/processor or pot, dividing it among the batches if using a blender/ processor. Pulse to combine the cheese with the hot puree.

If you’re making the soup in advance or want to serve a cold broccoli soup, transfer the soup to a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice and water. Stir until cooled down completely.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. If reheating, stir the cheddar into the soup over medium heat.

While the soup cooks or reheats, preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). For the crostini, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the oven to the broil setting. Shred or sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 mL) of cheese over the slices and broil until melted, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Ladle the hot soup into heated serving bowls and sprinkle or shred a little more cheese over its surface. Float a crostini on top, serving more on the side. You can also serve with a few more broccoli florets, if desired.

(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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