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November 26, 2016

Brick Teacher Named County Educator Of The Year

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – An innovative and enthusiastic teacher from the Brick school district was named 2016-2017 Ocean County Educator of the Year by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Jeanette Wehner, 35, who works at E m m a H ave n s Yo u n g Ele m e n t a r y School, earned the title over competitors from 32 other municipalities.

This is the second year in a row a teacher (Teacher - See Page 18)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn From left, Glen Pacyna, Cody Oliverio, Police Chief James Riccio, Mayor John G. Ducey, Anthony Barlowski, Matthew Firneno and Christopher Robert Newlund, Jr.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Five newly-hired Brick police officers took the Oath of Office from Mayor John G. Ducey during the November 14 council meeting.

Police Chief James Riccio commended the new-hires for making it through the hiring process.

“These five individuals will join our family of law enforcement officers who have made

the commitment to protect and to serve the citizens of Brick Township,” he said. “Brick Township Police Department takes pride in only selecting the best, so I would like to com-

Service Rolls Out Allowing Local 911 Calls Via Text Message

By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Imagine an intruder breaks into your home in the middle of the night. You’re alone. You run and hide in the closet, but fear they might hear you talking if you call for help.

What do you do? You can now send a text message to 911.

Rolled out throughout the state in the summer, text to 911 is the newest way to reach out to emergency services if you are unable to call.

While Monmouth county rolled the

system out in May, Ocean county didn’t see the upgrade until September, according to Sandi Ennis, the Senior Operator for the Ocean County Sheriff’s Workplace.

The system, provided by Comtech TCS, is called GEM911.

When a text message comes into the call center, a notification sound alerts the operator a text message has arrived. It will continue to notify all operators until the message has been answered.

As Ennis demonstrated, the

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mend you for making it this far.”

Two of the new officers are experienced, and three will soon be attending the Ocean County Police Academy in Lakewood,

operator has access to a few basic pre-set questions, such as “What is the location of your emergency?”

Once a response has been received, the operator has a window where they can talk to the caller and ask more specific questions.

Besides a text dialogue, the system is also equipped to track a GPS signal and show who the phone carrier is. With this information, emergency services can be dispatched, and the call center (Calls - See Page 5)

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Jeanette Wehner is the second teacher in as many years from Brick to be named an Educator of the Year for Ocean County.

‘Tis The Season: Time For Tree Lightings In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY – It’s the twinkle of lights after the flip of a switch, marking much holiday spirit. Check out when your town is having its tree lighting.

The following is a partial listing of tree lighting ceremonies around Ocean County.

Barnegat Light: November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the boat ramp. Santa will make his way to the old borough hall to light the Christmas tree.

Barnegat Township: December 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the firehouse on Birdsall Street.

Bay Head: December 2 from 5 to 9 p.m., “A Starry Night: The 35th Annual Christmas Walk.” Santa will arrive for the tree lighting (Lightings - See Page 6)

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can track down a listed phone number for the subscriber, in case the person stops sending a message. The cell phone carriers will also provide emergency services with the subscriber’s address, in case a unit has to be dispatched. The call center treats every text as a call, and follows the same script for emergencies.

“The GPS signal isn’t exact,” Ennis said.

“It alerts us to the cell tower the text is coming from, up to about a half-mile away.

Within a year, we hope to upgrade that to 1,000 feet.”

The Ocean county call center currently responds to 29 of the 32 towns in the county for EMS, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. The center has two dedicated terminals for the text to 911 system.

As of reporting, the Ocean county 911 center has received some messages, but none have resulted in an actual emergency. Most of the messages are young children playing with a smart device and accidentally sending out a text, Ennis said.

The Brick Times, November 26, 2016, Page 5 “People don’t realize that when you give a small child an older device, it can still call for help,” Ennis said. “The cell service may be turned off, but it can still dial emergency services. We will follow up with any calls or texts to make sure there is no actual emergency.”

In Monmouth county, however, the 911 center has received a total of 171 messages since May, according to Cynthia Scott, director of media relations for the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Of those, 11 resulted in a response from emergency services.

The Monmouth county call center responds to 49 of the 53 towns in the county, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. The call center has the software on every terminal.

“It’s a powerful system because there are times where you may not be able to pick up your phone and dial 911,” Scott said.

“For instance, if there was a prowler in the house and you can’t be caught talking on your phone, you could send a text. Or if you witness a crime nearby and you don’t want to be heard calling something in. Texting would be much more effective.”

In a test of the service by Micromedia

Publications, the Ocean County call center only received two of the three calls. Using phones equipped with Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, the Sprint and T-Mobile phone messages were received within a minute of sending the message. With the Verizon phone, however, the message was not received by the call center.

After about a minute after sending out “Test,” a message was received: “911 Where is your emergency Q GA.” (The all caps text has been removed.)

This was followed by two more messages within the span of a minute: “Do you need me to stay on the line” and “Disconnecting.”

These responses are disconcerting, considering their response time. The whole conversation lasted about two minutes, but raised a bigger question. If we were standing in the 911 call center and they didn’t get the message, where did it go?

Verizon did not respond to requests for comment.

According the Golden, the calls are not sent to the closest 911 call center, but rather the call center closest to the cell tower the phone is currently attached to.

“If you’re on the border of Howell and

Jackson, depending on where you hit the tower, the message will either be sent to Monmouth or Ocean county,” Golden said.

“Of course, we all work together and a simple phone call can be made. It won’t effect on the response time to an emergency.”

While standing in the Monmouth county call center, a second test was made, with surprising results again: “Somerset County 911 center receiving test.”

While the system still has some flaws to work out, the service still works the same.

The other counties could still see the GPS signal and alert the correct county to the emergency.

The upgrade Ennis spoke up, to a Next Generation 911 service, would not only allow EMS to get a much closer location, but according to Golden, could also include picture and video messages. While the cost to provide the text-to-911 service was minimal, the cost to upgrade the 911 system will be substantial.

NextGen 911 is complex and expensive, with upgrades needed from dispatch centers down to local police and fire houses. So far, just four states — Indiana, Iowa, Maine and Vermont — have fully transitioned.

New Year’s Celebration BRICK – Celebrate the old year and bring in the new year at the Brick Elks Lodge from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on December 31.

The cost is $70 per person, which includes all refreshments, prime rib dinner, dessert and champagne toast. Music will be provided by

Brandywine Road Band.

For more information, call John Gagliano at 732-604-2556 or Martin Crerand at 732-

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Tickets may also be purchased at the Lodge bar.

The lodge is located at 2491 Hooper Ave.

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Riccio said.

The police chief said the new officers would be added to the current ranks, bringing the total number of police officers up to 136.

“As you know, our society is facing one of the worst drug epidemics in our history.

Heroin is killing people everyday and our town has not been spared,” Riccio said.

To help combat the issue, he would be adding an officer to the drug enforcement unit. The drug unit detectives are “aggressively enforcing and arresting violators and dealers,” Riccio said, but added that enforcement alone is not the answer.

“That is why I’ve added an officer to the community policing unit. This officer’s sole purpose will be to step up our efforts to educate not only our children but also the adult community in the dangers of opioid use,” the police chief said.

This officer would also be helping to mentor children, who are the most vulnerable to drug abuse, he said.

“We are not stopping there; in the very near future we will be starting a program which will have an officer assisting opioid addicted individuals in getting the treatment that they need to combat their addiction,” Riccio said.

This officer would also be responsible for coordinating the efforts of the township’s newly-formed Neighborhood Watch program, because without the help of the community the police department cannot be successful in addressing its issues in combating crime, he said.

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at the fire house.

Beach Haven: November 26. There will be an open house at the LBI Museum from 4 to 8 p.m., a fi re pit from 5 to 7 p.m. and caroling at 7 p.m.

Beachwood: December 4 at 7 p.m. at the municipal complex.

Berkeley: December 3 at 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, 489 Forest Hills Parkway in Bayville.

Brick: December 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 401 Chambers Bridge Rd. Eagleswood: December 4 at 6:30 p.m. at West Creek United Methodist Church, 189 Church St. Harvey Cedars: Does not have a tree lighting ceremony.

Island Heights: December 4, time TBD but usually 6 p.m. at Memorial Field.

Lacey: December 4 at Town Hall. After the Christmas parade, which starts at 3 p.m. at Lacey United Methodist Church, Santa will light the Christmas trees at town hall.

Lakehurst: December 9 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 207 Center St. Lavallette: December 2. Caroling starts the municipal building at 7 p.m.

Little Egg Harbor: December 10 at 5 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Community

The new officers would help the department in keeping programs such as the new bike unit fully staffed, and expand into other areas of the town, said Riccio.

“This program has been successful in changing the atmosphere and improving the quality of life in an area where this targeted enforcement was necessary, and long overdue,” he added.

Finally, Riccio said he is proud of his department which is successful “not only because of the efforts of its members but also because of the unwavering support we receive from our mayor, our council, from our business administrator and of course from our community.”

During Council Comments, Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic said she always finds it interesting to watch the faces of the new police officers’ mothers as their sons or daughters are taking the Oath of Office.

“You see just about every emotion possible, from bursting at the seams pride, to abject terror across their faces,” she said.

“Thank you to their families for unselfishly sharing them with us. All the best to the officers and may God strengthen them and keep them safe in their duties and return them safely to their families at the end of each shift,” Zapcic said.

The new police officers and their badge numbers are Matthew Firneno, #283; Anthony Barlowski, #284; Christopher Robert Newlund, Jr., #285 (formerly an officer with the Barnegat Police Department); Cody Oliverio, #286; and Glen Pacyna, #287 (formerly an officer with the Spotswood Police Department).

The next council meeting will be on December 6 at 7 p.m.

Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way. Manchester: December 9 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive.

Mantoloking: December 11 at 4 p.m. at the William Heckman Public Works Building Parking Lot. Refreshments will be served. Santa will be making a visit.

Ocean Township: December 2 at 6 p.m. at the Waretown Firehouse, 50 Railroad Ave. A party with Santa will follow.

Pine Beach: December 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 599 Pennsylvania Ave. Plumsted: December 3 at 6 p.m. at the municipal building.

Point Pleasant Beach: November 25 at 5:30 p.m. on Arnold Avenue.

Point Pleasant Borough: December 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Community Park.

Seaside Heights: December 3, TBD but likely 6 p.m. at Borough Hall, 901 Boulevard.

Seaside Park: December 4 at 5 p.m. at the Police Station Lawn.

Ship Bottom: December 2 at 6 p.m. in front of the anchor.

Stafford: December 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bay Avenue Community Center.

Surf City: December 2, sponsored by Good Life Gift Boutique.

Toms River: December 2 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Courtyard.

Tuckerton: November 24 at 5:30 p.m. on the lake.

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Editorial Be Thankful For The Small Things It’s that special time of year again. A time for gluttonous meals of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin pie, served at a table surrounded by your loved ones. A time for parades and football games. A time when we are meant to reflect upon all the things we are thankful for in life. It’s Thanksgiving!

With so much going on in our lives, it’s hard to even take one minute to think about all the things that we are fortunate enough to have.

Between preparing for that big presentation at work, taking the kids to soccer practice, making dinner, cleaning the house, doing loads of laundry and caring for our aging parents, there’s not much time left in the day for self reflection. We are maxed out; our lives are packed full. But that is exactly why we should do it.

Stressed about that big work presentation? Be grateful you have a job. Remember that many hardworking people lost their employment due to a floundering economy, and it has become increasingly difficult to be hired someplace new.

Don’t know what to make for dinner? As least you have food to fill the tummies of your family. Millions in the

United States and across the world face hunger and famine on a daily basis. Some even lose their lives because they do not have access to food and clean drinking water.

Tired of always having to clean the house and do laundry? Be thankful you still have a house to clean and clothes to wear. Superstorm Sandy devastated the region, leaving entire destruction in her wake. Homes were flooded or completely washed into the sea. Some people only escaped her wrath with just the clothes on their back.

While many have repaired and returned to their homes, others are still trying to maneuver through mountains of paperwork and continued rebuilding.

Kids driving you crazy?

Is caring for your parents becoming overwhelming?

Enjoy the time you have with your family because they won’t be there forever. Make memories while you can; those can last forever.

There is so much that we take for granted. So as the saying goes, “Count your blessings.” Count the big things, of course, but more importantly, count the small things, for they usually are the most important.

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Letters To The Editor With the Election Decided…

What’s Next?

When we look at what took place prior and the poll results on Election Day it’s apparent that the country is divided.

It’s not uncommon for “we the people” to have differing opinions, but this past election proved that the differences in opinion are growing in both numbers and magnitude.

Much of the separation can be attributed to strained race relations as tensions between Caucasians and African Americans seem to be at an all-time high.

It’s as though all the progress made during seventies and up to today has been erased as race relations have regressed to reflect those of the late fifties – early sixties.

Obama, our first black president, did a very poor job managing race relations and did nothing to defuse the anger of the black community. Today we hear more about persecution than ever before, yet the president never attempted to defuse tensions and misconceptions by stating “Opportunity is there for all of us and the proof is our president is black.”

He also could have pointed to the dominant black presence on television, in the movies, in the music industry, in entertainment and within Fortune 500 businesses. He had the opportunity, platform and resources to confront what has become a very destructive issue head on.

He and Michelle could have championed race relations, continued to grow the progress made during the past decades and become the bridge to final and ultimate racial unity. What

president has been in a better position to manage this issue?

Instead, we never saw his presence in St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, or even in his own backyard in Baltimore as death after death occurred.

Why was there no attempt to address the nation? Why was there no dissection of each incident? Because when one looks at the roots of each incident it started with a person “breaking the law” and ended sadly with a tragic outcome.

Obama, had the perfect platform to point out that none of these problems happened while the person in question was attending night school, coaching youth sports, attending church or working a part-time job. No, the events started with robbing a convenience store, illegally selling cigarettes, illegally selling CDs, etc.

Indeed, each incident had one thing in common: it started when someone broke the law.

In order to modify behavior, don’t we have to start with the root of the issue? Yet, somehow, when the police where challenged to use force, they became the root of the problem? As a society, not just as a race, we need to recognize that the core values that helped build this country are what we need to hold dear.

Are today’s parents teaching manners, good behavior, respect for all, gratitude, prayer and strong work ethics? These traits are all free and should be part of every upbringing.

At 57 years of age I have lived through 10 presidents, some republican and some democrat, some that I voted for and others that I didn’t. But here’s a message for today’s youth.

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Regardless of who was in office, my personal and business successes and failures where determined by my efforts and decision making.

Reagan was by far my favorite president, yet my earnings where the highest during the terms of a president I didn’t even vote for and the same could be said for my wife.

Trump can be a bit outlandish, but if you ever spent time in corporate America, especially if the company was successful, then you know how easy it is for the executives to become a bit pompous. Call it the locker room mentality or corporate bravado, many of us have said things we regret. Trump’s strengths are his business acumen and his ego, which doesn’t tolerate losing.

One might imagine that Trump will be good for business and business owners. Trump understands international competition and negotiation and his hotels have served customers from around the world. He obviously understands tourism, foreign currencies and the value of having an economy that promotes tourism.

He’s a highly educated man and even – although unsuccessful – started his own school, so I believe he’ll always value teachers and the educational system. Trump has a son and daughter; thus, he cares about the future. Trump invested in the USFL (defunct pro football league) and Atlantic City, thus he’s a sport enthusiast, gambler and regular guy.

Let’s all agree that running this country is too big of a job for any one man or women.

Let’s all do our part to make the job easier. It starts with being law-abiding citizens which shouldn’t be asking too much. It includes raising your kids to respect others no matter the color or nationality or uniform, simply respect and treat others as you would want to be treated. Let’s invest in our kids by spending time with them and exposing them to church, youth sports and constructive hobbies.

Look at it this way. We live in the U.S.A so it’s up to us to save America.

Scott Mahnken Bayville

Clawback Of Signing Bonuses Was Shameful I’m glad to hear the Department of Defense has reversed their decision to clawback funds awarded to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that risked their lives to serve our country in a time of need.

This should never have gotten as far as it did – we must never betray the contract our brave men and women sign by throwing their families into debt and compromising their financial stability through no fault of their own.

Tom MacArthur U.S. Congressman, NJ District 3

America Needs To Grow Up First of all, congratulations to Mr. Trump and we, as a country, need to grow up – whether we were for or against him, he’s been duly elected through the electoral process. Personally, I’d like to see that disappear and go with the popular vote because after all, we the people, decide who we want to be the next president.

I see Mitch McConnell is adamantly opposed to the idea of term limits.

Of course he is because he’s been there a long time and doesn’t want to lose his position. Anyway, the president has term limits, but not congress. Here’s a thought: put the idea on a state-to-state ballot.

I do hope that America can come together now and move onward and upward working together.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

Christie Needs To Go Despite his underlings taking the first fall, Governor Christie is obviously lying when he continues to pretend he was unaware of their activities in causing Bridgegate.

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–By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholder Vicari Pushes For State Income Tax Credit For Commuters Hardest Hit By Gas Tax Increase

OCEAN COUNTY – Arguing that Ocean County drivers will be the hardest hit in the state now that the 23-cent gas tax hike has become law, Free holder Joseph H. Vicari is calling on New Jersey legislators to offer an income tax credit for commuters who depend on their own private vehicles to get to work.

“As the Board of Freeholders has said time and time again, this gas tax i ncrea se is completely unfair to Ocean County

OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County clerk Scott M. Colabella has been elected secretary of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey.

“I am honored to have been selected by my peers for this position,” Colabella said. “I look forward to serving the Association as

drivers, who already pay the most in gasoline and tolls because they have the longest commutes in the state,” Vicari said.

In a letter to the four state senators that represent the county, Vicari outlined a plan that could give commuters a break.

“I propose that the Legislature enact a state income tax credit for each resident who spends at least $2,000 a year on gasoline for the purpose of travelling to and from work. Such a tax credit would help even

the playing field between Ocean County residents and those who live in the northern part of the state,” Vicari said in the letter.

Vicari pointed to federal census statistics that show more than 108,000 Ocean Cou nt y residents commute 30 minutes or more to work. More than 90,000 people travel outside of the county to reach their workplace.

Additionally, more than 82 percent of local commuters use their own private vehicle. Only 2 per-

its secretary for this one year term.”

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“Scott does an excellent job for Ocean County and its residents,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Clerk. “As County Clerk, he has im-

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T he Freeholder s ha d unanimously opposed the gas tax increase before it passed both houses of the Legislature and was signed by the governor.

Vicari said the tax credit would only apply to private, non-commercial d r ivers who can document that they have spent $2,000 or more on fuel during a calendar year.

The letter was sent to Senators Christopher J. Connors, James W. Holzapfel, Samuel D. Thomp-

Ocean County Clerk Elected Secretary Of COANJ

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cent rely of public transportation.

“This is a far cry from Nor ther n New Jersey Counties that are served by numerous bus, train and light rail line,” Vicari said. “The gas tax is unfair to Ocean County resident s who have no other choice than to drive to work.”

The percentage of county residents that use public transportation is only slightly higher than those employees who walk to work, which is 1 percent

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plemented new programs and services to our citizens, including our veterans.

“He makes certain the services of his office are easily accessible to all residents of the County,” Kelly said.

Association officers are nominated by a bipartisan committee of constitutional officers and then elected and installed annually.

In addition to Colabella, the newly installed officers included Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn, President, Cumberland County Sheriff Robert Austino, Vice President and Hunterdon County Clerk Mary Melfi, Treasurer.

“All of the Constitutional Officers are responsible for providing various services to the public within their respective counties and work together to promote shared services to better serve our constituents,” Colabella said. “COANJ is a vital bipar tisan organization that works with State Legislators and other elected officials to ensure that legislation affecting counties has a positive impact on the residents represented in each County.”

Colabella, Barnegat Light, served as Deputy County Clerk for seven years before his election as the County

Freeholder Joseph Vicari son and Robert W. Singer.

Copies were also mailed to the two Assembly members in each district.

Vicari said he was hopeful of a positive reply.

“Looking at the numbers it is easy to see that the gas tax places an unfair burden on our residents,” he said. “The tax credit would go a long way in easing the financial hardsh ip cau se d by h ig he r prices at the pump.”

Clerk.

He is the 17th person to serve as County Clerk since Ocean County was incorporated in 1850. As one of Ocean Count y’s Constitutional Officers, Colabella is responsible for the administration of a broad range of services offered by the County Clerk’s Office, including the supervision of the filing and recording of all documents affecting real estate ownership and transfer throughout the County, assisting residents in obtaining passports for foreign travel and the administration of all elections in Ocean County.

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OMMUNITY NEWS Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Holiday Super 50/50 Raf�le

BRICK – The Guild of Ocean Medical Center, composed of volunteer men and women who raise critical funds to support educational and other health related services at Ocean Medical Center, is launching the organization’s first “Holiday Super 50/50” raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold at $100 per ticket with all proceeds benefiting programs and services at Ocean Medical Center.

To purchase raffle tickets, contact Denise Calabrese at dencal1952@gmail.com or 732223-0105.

The cash prize will reflect the number of tickets sold. First prize winner will receive 25 percent, second prize will receive 15 percent and third prize will receive 10 percent, providing each participant with three chances to win.

The drawing will take place at Ocean Medical Center on December 7 at 9 a.m.

The winner need not be present to win.

“The Guild of Ocean Medical Center has had wonderful support from the community through the years, especially during the fundraising events we host on an annual basis,” shares Susan Scherler, president of the Guild of Ocean Medical Center. “We’re excited to introduce this new spin on our fundraising efforts and hope to see the same commitment from the many local residents who care deeply about supporting quality health care right in our backyard.”

Since it was founded in 1953, Guild of Ocean Medical Center has made generous contributions to support excellence in health care on a local level. The group provided funding for the recent emergency department expansion, endoscopy equipment, cancer services, surgical needs, and many more initiatives that help Ocean Medical Center provide the best health care possible, close to home.

Santa To Visit Lakewood

LAKEWOOD – Santa Claus will be parading up Clifton Avenue to Town Square on Third Street on December 3 at 1 p.m.

The Lakewood High School marching band will lead the holiday parade, followed by choruses from the Lakewood elementary schools; Lakewood High School sports teams and cheerleaders; and Lakewood Township recreation sports teams, and more.

Santa’s elves (students in the Lakewood High School PALS program), the Lakewood

Fire Department, and the Lakewood Police Department, will assist Santa in distributing gifts, donated by the Lakewood Recreation Department, to the first 2,000 children age 10 and under.

Besides holiday music, children can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn wagon.

For further information, call Jeff Shapiro, Supervisor of Recreation and Special Events for the Township of Lakewood, 732-905-3405, ext. 6017.

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This class is available on December 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Small Business Workshop

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting a workshop geared toward small business owners on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NJ Division of Taxation Small Business Workshop covers what small business owners

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“Scene At The Shore” Art Exhibit At Grunin Gallery

TOMS RIVER – From December 1 through 22, the Grunin Center Art Gallery, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, will feature Ann Hayes & Friends: “Scene at the Shore.” Visitors must use parking lot two.

Admission is free.

This group show focuses on the landscape, landmarks, and features of the Jersey Shore featuring 10 artists exhibiting in diverse media. Artists are Mary Jo Austin, Paul Bonelli, Janice Collinson, Donna D’Amico, Helen Harris, Ann Hayes, Elsa Herrmann, Joseph Imbesi, Eileen Kendig, and Anne LaBonte Neff.

An Artist’s Reception will be held on December 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Hayes finds inspiration in the rich tapestry of natural and man-made artifacts that make up the Jersey Shore. She is especially drawn

to the boardwalks, amusement piers, and old shore houses with their layers of patina.

Stressing technique in her work, Hayes’ watercolors have vibrant colors and a natural realism. She often works in watercolor, oil, and Giclée.

“My paintings of beach scenes and local landmark are light-filled and rich with detail. I describe my style as ‘natural realism,’ capturing the everyday beauty found in both nature and man-made artifacts,” Hayes explained.

She continued, “The water color paintings are created by building multiple layers of transparent paint, requiring careful observation and planning. The luminous quality is perfectly suited to water and sky - two of my favorite subjects. Working only in transparent watercolor has many technical challenges that keeps it interesting, there is never a point where you have completely mastered the medium.”

Hayes began her studies as a teenager with notable New York artist Earl Tyler at his summer studio in Bay Head. She also studied portraiture with Daniel Greene and Nelson Shanks. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Douglass College - Rutgers University. Her work has been featured in numerous books and magazines such as “Down the Shore Once More,” “Long Beach Island Rhapsody,” and “Jersey Shore Magazine” (Jersey Shore Publishing).

Going on now at the Grunin Center Art Gallery through November is Lizzi Schippert – printmaking, drawing, collage, pochoir (stencils), painting, and Japanese/ Chinese calligraphy.

The Grunin Center Art Gallery at Ocean County College is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays when classes are in session.

Additionally, the Gallery will be open to the public when performances and events take place in the Grunin Center.

For more information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500.

First Night Sales Underway

OCEAN COUNTY – First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights will be from noon to 5 p.m. on the boardwalk December 31.

Fireworks will start at 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Bracelets will be on sale for $5 each on November 25 at County Connection at Ocean County Mall.

Annual Menorah Lighting

BRICK – Brick Township will host its annual Menorah lighting on December 27 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Rd. The Township will join the congregation of Temple Beth Or to welcome Hanukkah at the Annual Menorah Lighting celebration.

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English Conversation Group

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Library holds a Monday night English Conversation Group at 6:30 p.m. on November 28.

This program is for those learning English but want to practice speaking it with other English language learners. Participants will improve accents, learn new vocabulary and American

slang and become familiar with people from other cultures.

Come any Monday night and practice with native English speakers and others. Everyone is welcome. No registration is necessary.

The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 301 Lexington Ave.

Third Annual Festival Of Trees

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks Lodge 1875 will host its third annual Festival of Trees on December 15 from 5 to 9 p.m.

All visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nonprofit’s Christmas tree by submitting a cash donation.

The top organizations will receive large cash prizes from the Toms River Elks Lodge 1875 and 100 percent of the donations that they

received There will be raffles, Mega 50/50s, live entertainment from the Ocean County Jazz Band, a full choir section and complimentary refreshments, including an indoor s’mores and hot chocolate bar.

For more information, contact Jenel Marino at 732-814-9933 or email trelksenf@hotmail. com.

Financial Aid Workshop BRICK – The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a financial aid workshop on December 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

This workshop will cover the 5 W’s of Financial Aid: Who Can Apply for Financial Aid? What Types of Aid are Available? Where Do I Go to Apply for Aid? When Should I Apply? Why Should I Apply for Aid? In

addition, this session will provide useful links that students and parents can utilize to find more information on Federal and State financial aid programs and scholarships. This workshop is designed for parents, teens, and adult learners.

Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org

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American Indian History Online

BRICK – Imagine—15,000 years of American Indian history are crammed into one resource.

Search by tribe, by cultural area, or by time period. The resource includes biographies, timelines, images, maps, charts, primary sources and traditional stories and legends. This database is provided with funding from the Ocean County Library.

Visit the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library to access this history online, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on November 29.

Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary. org.

The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 301 Chambers Bridge Rd.

Painting Party

LAKEWOOD – Join the Lakewood Library for an creative afternoon. This event features step-by-step painting instruction, making it simple for guests to create their own masterpieces.

The class will be led by Nancy Bonta Voitko, a classically trained artist with over 30

years of teaching experience. All supplies are included in this free program. Space is limited; registration is necessary.

The party is on December 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The library is located at 301 Lexington Ave. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary. org.

S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder

LAKEWOOD – The Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus presents “S.A.D.”, a discussion on seasonal affective disorder. Sometimes persons feel as though they have a case of the winter blues. As the days become shorter,

learn the causes, symptoms and treatment of seasonal depression.

The program is December 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Lakewood Library, 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Brick Tree Lighting BRICK – Brick Township will hold its tree lighting on December 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Rd.

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By Katharine “Kat” Zaborowski, DPT, Jackson Location THE FACTS: • Affects 1-3% of the United States’ population • Affects both men and women equally • Affects people of all ages WHAT COULD MY SYMPTOMS BE? • Pain in your elbow (see figure 1) • Pain with wrist motions • Pain with gripping or twisting motions • Pain that gets worse with activity and better with rest WHAT IS EPICONDYLITIS? Epicondylitis refers to inflammation and irritation of the muscles and tendons that attach to the epicondyles in the elbow. The epicondyles are the bony projections you can feel on the inside and outside of the elbow (see figure 2). Large groups of muscles attach to each of these bony projections. These muscles are responsible for motions of the elbow, wrist and hand.

When these muscles continuously pull on the bone, they can irritate the bone and initiate an inflammatory response. This can result in the tenderness and pain that is felt in the elbow.

TYPES OF EPICONDYLITIS: Specifically, there are two types of epicondylitis which you may have heard of: Golfer’s elbow and

Tennis elbow. Golfer’s elbow refers to irritation and pain along the inside of the elbow; while Tennis elbow refers to pain along the outside of the elbow (see figure 3).

Each is named according to the specific sport and body mechanics that can lead to epicondylitis.

HOW CAN I GET EPICONDYLITIS? Activities like golf and tennis are some of the examples of sports that can lead to the overuse of these muscles.

If one is utilizing an improper form, hitting technique or grip mechanic during these sports it can lead to epicondylitis. However, it is important to recognize that epicondylitis is not limited to athletes; it also commonly affects carpenters, musicians, seamstresses or tailors and those who perform a lot of work on computers.

WHY DOES IT HURT? The tenderness felt can be due to a wide variety of causes including overuse of the muscles in the forearm, repetitive gripping activities, imbalances of the musculature in the shoulder, and/or repetitive turning and twisting of the wrist. Additional common causes can include weak core muscles and weak rotator cuff muscles. Repetition of the same strenuous motion can lead to the overuse of these muscles which can lead to microscopic tears in the tendons. These tears along with the irritation of the musculature and tendons can lead to inflammation and degeneration of the muscle attachment sites onto the bone which can cause the pain that is felt.

I THINK I MAY HAVE EPICONDYLITIS, WHAT SHOULD I DO? Diagnosis of this disorder can be made by special tests that can be performed by your doctor or physical therapist during your initial examination. X-rays or

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? An exercise program can be designed specifically for you! The program will involve specific exercises in order to stretch and strengthen the muscles in your forearms, shoulders, or core depending where the deficits may be.

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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.

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Do You Get What You Pay For? We have become more and more health conscious since the start of the new millennium. Visits to the dentist, eye doctor and family doctor have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, visits to the audiologist for suspicion of hearing loss have decreased. Most people are so busy visiting their doctors they have a tendency to put off seeking hearing health care for at least several years. As a general guideline, if you are asking your family or friends to repeat information on a daily basis, you should seek the services of an audiologist and have your hearing completely evaluated.

Technology in the hearing aid world has dramatically blossomed. More and more individuals with hearing loss are interested in digital technology as opposed to conventional hearing aids, which are a thing of the past. A digital system incorporates listening from both ears through a computer which monitors speech sounds over a million times a second. Satisfaction studies clearly support the use of digital systems over conventional analog hearing aids. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. The cost for a digital system can range anywhere from a $1,000 to $3,200 per instrument. Digital hearing systems incor-

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

Mouth-Watering Pesto Spaghetti Squash

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called “prolidase,” which makes collagen in your skin.

Basil is a lot like a natural antibiotic especially against certain staph and pseudomanas infections. Enough about nutrition, right now, I’m providing my recipe which may be served as the main dish with warm bread and butter, or beside your roasted turkey.

Ingredients Pesto Sauce: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (or Asiago) 1/4 cup grape seed oil 1 1/2 teaspoons aloe vera juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt & Pepper to taste Squash: 1 meium spaghetti squash 1/2 cup water Directions: Blend the Pesto Sauce ingredients together in a food processor. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to alter consistency. Pesto may be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. One serving has only 19 calories and 1.8 grams of total fat!

To make the spaghetti squash, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve spaghetti squash and place face-down in a lightly oiled glass baking pan. Pour water in pan around squash.

Cook for one hour or until you can push a fork through the skin easily. Remove from oven, and carefully scoop seeds out and discard. Scrape the “spaghetti” out of the squash using a fork. Top with Pesto sauce and additional grated cheese. This will make you drool!

Today I’m sharing my favorite recipe for a healthy pesto-inspired spaghetti dish.

This colorful, fabulous dish is loaded with healthy nutrients and includes the supplement ‘aloe vera juice’ which you can’t even taste.

As for health benefits, spaghetti squash has a fair amount of beta carotenoids as well as soluble fiber. It only has 40 calories compared to 200 from traditional pasta. Please try spaghetti squash, it’s worth the effort.

Because I write for a living, I always ask the produce department to saw it in half in the back. (I am not real good with sharp knives!)

My pesto sauce has a dash of aloe vera juice, (whole leaf, USDA organic). Aloe is an ancient medicinal plant that has activity against H. pylori which can cause bad breath and gastric ulcers. About 87 percent of peole with halitosis have H. pylori. Interestingly, a specific aloe protein (named 14 kDa) can block growth and spreading of Candida fungal infections.

I use organic grape seed oil in my pesto sauce. Grape seed oil does a good job at strengthening and repairing broken or torn capillaries and blood vessels (think spider veins and varicose). Indirectly, this improves your circulation, another plus for people with diabetes who have impaired circulation and are prone to foot ulcers and amputations.

Obviously, basil is the star of the pesto sauce, and basil is very rich in blood-clotting vitamin K and manganese. Manganese spurs production of biologically active thyroid hormone (which burns fat) and it also makes Superoxide Dismutase, a potent detoxifying enzyme. Manganese forms your enzyme

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Wehner is a special ed teacher who has six of the 21 students in an inclusive STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classroom. Her students have different classifications that range from autism to specific learning disabilities.

“Everyone has strengths and weaknesses; we focus on the strengths,” she said from the classroom that she shares with Ms. Jamie Pratt. The students don’t know she is a special ed teacher and they all work together, “just like in the real world,” Wehner said.

“My special ed students are so bright and creative; a traditional classroom doesn’t benefit them, so we let them do things differently,” she said. “They exceed expectations.”

Born and raised in Brick, Wehner was a student at Emma Havens before attending

Lake Riviera Middle School and Brick High School where she was in the class of 1999.

“My former band teacher, Mr. Shotwell, still teaches here. In the beginning it was strange--I always wanted to call him Mr. Shotwell,” she said.

“We all do!” quipped Principal Patricia Lorusso, who said that Wehner is extremely deserving of the honor.

“She is an innovative teacher who has an eye on learning for the 21st century,” Lorusso said from her office last week. “Her students learn by doing, not just by being told. They are hands-on all the time, and Ms. Wehner uses technology as a tool and not as a supplement.”

The process for becoming Educator of the Year starts with a nomination from a fellow teacher or from an administrator. Lorusso said that Wehner had several nominations, as did four other teachers from Emma Havens.

The candidates are scored on criteria, such as having the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities; having the

respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; being an exceptionally skilled and dedicated educator in a public or charter school, and more.

A nine-member committee comprised of past District Teachers of the Year, administrators and at least one parent scores multiple disciplines of education and the nominees (who are scored anonymously) get scored on a rubric that is used to assess performance against a set of criteria.

“I was stunned when I won District Teacher of the year because there are so many great teachers here. I didn’t feel worthy,” Wehner said.

She got a late start in her teaching career, graduating from Georgian Court University when she was 29.

“I had a lot of jobs, but I was never happy with them,” she said. “When I was 24 I had my daughter and I wanted to do something she and I would be proud of, so I went back to school when she was a baby.”

Her philosophy of teaching is Learn by Doing. “Students need to be engaged, and

Island Singers Schedule 2016 Holiday Performances

OCEAN COUNTY – The Island Singers’ holiday concert, We Need A Little Ch ristmas, will perfor m two public concerts in Ocean County this holiday season.

The first program will be on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave., Beachwood.

The second show will be December 11

at 4 p.m. in the Barnegat Community Center.

The 90-minute performance offers a blend of light-hearted songs like Twas The Night Before Christmas, ‘Zat You, Santa Claus, and Santa’s Using Zebras Now as well as holiday standards such as Carol Of The Bells, and Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. If you enjoy a

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For more information, call Polly Moore at 732-341-8565 or visit islandsingersnj. com.

the curriculum has to be rigorous. Everything is related to the real world,” she said.

For example, to understand a lesson on volume, students learned how to pack a shipping container.

Wehner went to the the post office and got boxes of different sizes to see how many would fit into the shipping container. The students even skyped with a shipping yard captain.

“We bring the outside world into the classroom so the students know learning occurs outside these four walls,” she said.

One of Ms. Pratt’s general education students, Clare Ash, who shares the classroom with Ms. Wehner’s special ed students said Ms. Wehner “very kind and very funny. She teaches us important stuff that’s preparing us for sixth grade.”

In a ceremony on October 5, Argine Safari, who teaches music at Pascack Valley High School, was named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. Wehner was also recognized along with finalists Monica Goncalves from Linden High School and Jennifer Schoepflin from Simmons Elementary School in Clayton.

Brick Board Of Education Meetings BRICK – Brick Township Board of Education posts its meetings online.

To access those videos, visit mms.brickschools. org/MeetingArchive/BoardMeetingVideos.aspx.

The meetings can also be viewed on BrickTV (BTV) on Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m., Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.

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Services Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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It is time Christie is forcibly awakened from his manic delusional arrogance to the reality of a public who does not support him continuing to exercise the powers of governor.

Municipal and county governments should start passing resolutions declaring that Christie is a liar and criminal who is unfit to serve as governor, with any tax revenue to be directed to the state government held in interest-bearing escrow accounts until Christie is gone from office.

Instead of spending money on Christie’s

lavish out-of-state travel, we’d surely be better off buying a guillotine to punish him with.

Eric Hafner Toms River

A Thank You To Manchester Residents The 2016 election is finally in the rear view mirror. At the end of the long campaign season, the public is grateful that the phone calls, mailers, radio and TV ads have ended, while the candidates either bemoan the reasons they lost, or exalt in their victory.

We, the “Continued Good Government Team” candidates, won the trust and confidence of our residents, and with it the three Manchester Town Council seats that were up for election.

The three of us -- Councilmen James Vaccaro, Sam Fusaro, and Charles Frattini -- wish to thank all our friends and supporters who made our victory possible. Now that the election has passed, we need to roll up our sleeves and get back to the process of tightening our belts, and continue to ensure that every dollar spent or person hired at Town Hall is both essential and in the best interest of our residents.

In our form of Government, the Council members are guardians of the purse strings, and we intend to continue to work with our Mayor, to make Manchester the town other communities want to emulate.

During World War II, the Marines had an expression “Gung Ho,” which means “pull or work together.” When we can incorporate this motto into our Township’s lexicon, and mean it, we shall all benefit.

James Vaccaro Sam Fusaro Charles Frattini Manchester Councilmen

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has successfully complied with 105 standards and has achieved accredited status.

“I want to congratulate Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and the men and women of the department for successfully meeting all of the standards in order to achieve accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “Our Sheriff’s Department does an outstanding job, from providing courthouse security, to its crime lab to support to local police departments and responding to emergencies.

“We are very proud of the work done by this office,” he said. “The accreditation confirms its professionalism along with the skill and competence displayed by the Sheriff and his staff.”

Sheriff Mastronardy said the accreditation standards cover everything from internal affairs, ethics, training, performance evaluation, hiring practices to evidence procedures.

“Accreditation is not just a certificate,” Mastronardy said. “It clearly indicates our commitment to perform at a high level of excellence in our field as assessed by our peers nationwide.

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Kelly noted that in addition to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police affirming the outstanding performance of the Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation weighed in with a letter praising the department’s work during the discharge of an explosive device in a trash can in Seaside Park at the beginning of a charity run in September.

“This investigation was a huge success thanks to your troops who went the extra mile – whether they were conducting witness interviews, securing the perimeter and helping our Evidence Response Team or moving tables and chairs around to stand-up a command post – their courageous service is the reason we were able to go from explosion to identification in 24 hours and then arrest in less than 48 hours,” stated Freeholder Kelly from the letter penned by Timothy Gallagher, FBI Special Agent in Charge.

Kelly said the letter was a true testimonial to the department’s hard work and willingness to go the extra mile.

As part of the accreditation process assessors from The New Jersey State Association of the Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies reviewed written materials, interviewed agency members, and visited offices and other places where compliance with the standards were observed.

The NJSACOPAssessors completed their review of the agency, and reported to the full Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission which unanimously decided, to reaccredit the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 13. The reaccreditation is valid for the next three years. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office originally received its initial accreditation in May 2013.

The Sheriff’s Department accreditation manager is Lt. Craig Johnson.

“Everyone did an outstanding job in working to meet the standards which is a daily practice here,” Mastronardy said. “Our citizens can rest assure this is a well-trained and accountable sheriff’s office.”

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–Photo courtesy Heidi Lotter BAYVILLE – Bayville Elks Lodge No. 2394 Soccer Shoot Awards Ceremony was held recently. The 2016 Soccer Shoot Awards Ceremony was led by Youth Activity Chairman and Leading Knight Scott Packen and Trustee Michael Lawler. Pizzas and beverages were served and everyone had a great time.

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Enroll Or Change 2017 Marketplace Health Insurance

OCEAN COUNTY – The Outreach and Enrollment team at OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center, is scheduling appointments to help the general public and its patients with enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began November 1, and will end January 31.

Bilingual certified application counselors are available.

Appointments can be made at five OHI sites: Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second St., Lakewood; Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Rd., Toms River; Manahawkin Health Center, 333 Haywood Rd., Manahawkin; Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst Circle Center II, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; or SeaOaks Medical Campus,798 Route 539. Building 3, Little Egg Harbor.

Important Dates for 2017 Enrollment November 1: Open Enrollment started — first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2017 insurance plan through t he Healt h I nsu r a nce Ma rket place.

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To sign up for health insurance at the time of an appointment, enrollees should bring their social security card; proof of income, such as paystubs, W-2 forms, or other income information; their employer’s information; and their date of birth. Eligible immigrants who want health coverage should bring their documents.

Sasha Andino and Carmen E. Lopez, associates of the Outreach and Enrollment Department, and other qualified OHI staff will answer questions, explain any changes, and help individuals sign up for health insurance. Associates will also help with exemptions, which must be reported before December 31 for the 2016 fiscal year. Those who miss the deadline for reporting exceptions may be fined.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of November 26-December 2.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spread your wings. Cultivate new friendships and widen your circle of acquaintances in the week to come. A close companion or significant other may sweep you off your feet with a brilliant business idea.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can become your own better business bureau. You may be inspired to offer the extra services that people need and want. A friend may help you accomplish one of your most important goals in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Use your head and solutions will jump out at you. Small gifts or kindnesses shared with loved ones might raise your self-esteem and confidence levels. Your focus will shift from group dynamics to family as the week progresses.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is no end to friends. Those who are in close connection might be tired of humdrum routine. Be the best possible friend to your significant other in the week ahead and consider ways to break the monotony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): New friends, ideas, and viewpoints could inspire you in the week to come. Singles would be wise to steer clear of pursuing new love interests unless looking for a short-lived romance. Strangers might offer helpful financial advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay cool, calm, and collected. Avoid overreacting if a significant other seems too attractive to a new friend. Peace and harmony could be marred by misunderstandings that can be easily avoided in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may meet a variety of people from all walks of life during the work week ahead. When you are at home, however, you may prefer to mingle with those who are more familiar and reliable even if they are less exciting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t put your money where your mouth is. New people in your immediate environment may seem exciting and tweak your interest this week, but financial ventures and romantic notions could swiftly be squashed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think new and improved. Make a resolution to find ways to enhance your creative projects by using the latest technology. Scratching the itch to do something different might lead to a step forward this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You stave off boredom by going overboard. A backlog of boundless enthusiasm can be put to good use in sports, games, or travel as this week unfolds.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on financial finesse and friendliness. Employing modern techniques and scientific methods can help you make money. Something trendy or quaint might tempt you to loosen the purse strings in the week to come.

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By Wolfgang Puck We’re entering the busiest entertaining time of the year, with holiday par ties com i ng on i n qu ick succession. A nd many home cooks are looking for an easy, all-purpose appetizer that feels extra-special and yet doesn’t demand too much in terms of shopping for special ingredients, extra time in the kitchen or expert cooking skills.

I’d like to suggest an elegant dish that has stood the test of time; something proven to delight your guests, featuring an easy-to-find yet out-of-the-ordinary main ingredient: oysters.

I love oysters. Plump, moist and briny, with a bright taste of the sea, they’re a wonderful complement to the sparkling wine that makes a perfect start to so many holiday parties. The shellfish are at their peak of season right now, being hauled f rom icy ocean waters. You can f i nd them fresh in many well-stocked seafood shops and supermarkets with full-service seafood depar tments, where they’ll be happy - with some advance notice - to shuck them for you, leaving them in their cup-shaped lower half shells, ready to cart home carefully and keep refrigerated on a bed of ice.

Many people love oysters fresh and raw, touched with a squeeze of lemon, cocktail sauce or a “mignonette” of minced shallots, freshly ground black pepper and vinegar. For a convenient and extra-special presentation, however, I sometimes like to serve them quickly cooked in their half-shells, topped with a rich spinach sauce and crispy breadcrumbs in a famous preparation known as Oysters Rockefeller.

Named to honor John D. Rockefeller, then the world’s wealthiest man, the dish was created in 1889 at the classic French-Creole Antoine’s restaurant in New Orleans.

You can still find it heading the menu there today, though its popularity has spread far and wide to anyplace where elegant, old-fashioned dining is prized.

Of course, endless variations on the original have evolved, while Antoine’s keeps their version a well-guarded secret. That secrecy only adds to the recipe’s appeal.

Of course, I don’t mind sharing the secrets behind my own interpretation. I like to saute the spinach for the topping along w it h some g reen on ions, f resh tar ragon and the light, anise-f lavored, feathery fronds from a fennel bulb. For the sauce that binds the mixture, I start with classic bechamel, or white sauce, and then enrich it with egg yolks and cheese to make a Mornay sauce, which I season with cayenne and nutmeg. For the brief baking, I complement the topping with Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs, which produce an extra-crunchy crust.

For an appetizer sure to impress and delight your guests, the work is surprisingly easy. And you can prep the topping well in advance, ready to assemble and bake just before guests arrive.

Here’s to a holiday season ahead filled with a wealth of joy!

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER Serves 4 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk, heated to a bare simmer Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large pinch cayenne pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 3 green onions, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped feathery fronds of fennel bulb 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 4 cups (1 L) packed fresh baby spinach leaves 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed coarsely shredded Gruyere cheese or Parmesan or white cheddar cheese, about 2 ounces (60 g), plus extra for topping Pinches of sugar or drops of honey 1 tablespoon Pernod, or other anise-flavored liqueur 16 fresh raw oysters, shucked, flat top shells removed, oysters loosened from but left in the curved bottom shells 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 85 mL) panko or other coarse dry breadcrumbs Individual leaves of celery, for garnish Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking almost constantly. Gradually whisk in the hot milk. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes, to make a bechamel sauce.

Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, chopped fennel fronds and tarragon. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the spinach, sprinkle with salt and cook just until wilted, turning with tongs, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a sieve to drain.

To transform the bechamel into a rich Mornay sauce, put the yolks in a small bowl and, while whisking the bechamel very briskly, gradually add the yolks. Whisk in the cheese until smoothly blended.

With a flexible spatula, press down fi rmly on the cooked spinach, turning it several times, to press out excess liquid. Turn the spinach out onto a cutting board and chop fi nely. Transfer to a clean bowl and stir in the Mornay sauce, a few pinches of sugar or drops of honey, and the Pernod.

Position a rack at the top of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C). Meanwhile, line a large baking sheet with a 1/4-inch (6mm) layer of kosher salt. Nestle the oysters in their bottom shells in the salt. Spread a generous spoonful of the Mornay-spinach topping over each oyster, covering it completely. Sprinkle evenly with more cheese, then with panko.

Bake the oysters until the topping is bubbling hot and well-browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread a 1/4-inch (6-mm) layer of kosher salt on a platter or on 4 large deep plates. Arrange the oysters in the salt. Garnish each oyster with a celery leaf. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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