2016-11-26 - The Manchester Times

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Vol. 22 - No. 32

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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 operator has access to a few basic pre-set questions, such as

–Photo by Shawn Smith 911 operators desk in the call center in Ocean County, who can also dispatch text-to-911 calls.

“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 can track down a listed phone number for the

Community Art Project Served On The Rocks

By Jennifer Peacock NEW EGYPT – Should one stumble across some colorfully adorned rocks while ambling through New Egypt’s downtown—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rocks? A Finding Nemo rock? A rock wishing a Happy Thanksgiving?— you’ve encountered New Egypt Rocks!, where community art meets hideand-seek.

The idea is simple: paint rocks and hide them around the community. When the rocks are found,

that person is asked to hide those rocks elsewhere. Participants may keep a rock they like, but they must leave another painted rock in its place.

“One day I was walking with my boyfriend Ryan Sech at the wreck field to get some books from the little free library (located near the NE park at the wreck field) and we saw a rock painted with a peace sign inside the little free library,” Julia Matthews said. “I later went home and saw a page that said

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.

‘NE Rocks!’ and my prior middle school teacher Ms. Quatrone (now Tina Bell) invited me to be an admin because I post positive and encouraging feedback to those who may be upset they did not find a rock.”

That was back in August. Today, Matthews is one of four administrators of that closed Facebook group, which easily boasts more than 600 members as of press time.

“Now, the page has grown, and (Project - See Page 5)

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November 26, 2016

Borough To Set Fees For New Impound Yard

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – The borough’s impound yard is getting close to completion.

Borough clerk Bernadette Dugan told The Manchester Times the site, located by the public works garage, is paved. Fencing will be installed next, followed by security cameras. The $12,500 project, approved back in September, is being funded through capital improvement funds.

While tow companies charge for towing and storage, the borough is hoping to profit from storage costs.

Council introduced an amendment to its towing code that outlines the cost of impound fees. That ordinance will have its second reading and adoption on December 1.

Class 1 vehicles – two-axle passenger vehicles including passenger cars, light trucks, taxis and hearses, and motorcycles – will be charged $35 per day for outdoor storage and $40 for indoor storage. Part of any day will be charged for an entire day’s penalty.

Class 2 vehicles – two-axle trucks such as two-axle dual-tire vehicles and two-axle tractor, wide tire vehicles – will be charged $40 per day for outside storage and $50 per day for indoor storage.

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‘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 18)

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www.micromediapubs.com that fee for vehicles that are impounded at the public works lot.

Continued From Page 1 Owners will be able to retrieve their Class 3 vehicles – three-axle trucks such impounded vehicles from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. as passenger car with trailer, two-axle sin- weekdays, excluding holidays. gle tire truck with trailer, two light trucks The fees only cover the storage of vehicles. piggyback, dual-axle tractor without trail- Owners will still be responsible to pay tow er, three-axle single unit truck, three-axle companies for towing the vehicle to the semi-trailer combination, and two-axle impound yard. dual tire truck with single axle trailer – Mayor Harry Robbins said having an imwill be charged $45 per day if the vehicle pound yard in town will make it easier on weighs less than 30,000 GVWR. Vehicles residents to pick up towed vehicles. He and weighing more than 30,001 GVWR will Dugan said vehicles that are abandoned or be charged $65 per day. violating codes will be impounded; broken While there are five other classes of vehi- vehicles will be towed to the garage the car cle, the ordinance does not address impound owner requests. fees for such vehicles.

Officials said they don’t expect the imThe borough may charge a $50 adminis- pound yard to bring in much money, but trative fee per occurrence. The ordinance that it besides it convenience for residents, it states that tow companies may not charge does bring in another, albeit small, revenue stream.

Police Chief Eric S. Higgins said that in 2015 Lakehurst impounded 72 vehicles, for reasons such as DWI, unregistered vehicle, uninsured vehicle and suspended registrations.

Public comment on the impound fee ordinance will be –Photo by Jennifer Peacock held at 7:30 p.m. on Lakehurst’s new impound lot was recently paved and awaiting December 1 at the fencing and security cameras. According to public works officials, community center, 207 Center St. the lot should be able to hold up to six vehicles.

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well over 400 rocks are hidden among the town. The elementary school had a painting event where over 300 kids painted rocks.

Some of the high school kids then took the time to hide all of the elementary school kids’ rocks,” Matthews added.

The idea, the administrators said, came from Hamilton Township, which has its own Facebook page with more than 7,000 members. That group credits their project based on similar groups from Missouri and Tennessee.

The administrators – Alyse Kreig, Cheryl Carroll Grochowski, Tina Bell, and Matthews – said the point isn’t to collect or find the most rocks.

“The fun and spirit of the movement is set by its participants,” they said. “Getting the most rocks means nothing whereas spreading the most rocks does!”

The rock-finding is geared toward children, but both children and adults have taken to painting the rocks. And some are exquisite; one is a life-like turtle head, another is a purple-hatted, white-bearded wizard. Others show the happy scribblings of children.

“Some of the favorite locations for rocks to be hidden are at the ‘Home Run Garden,’ the NE park, ‘The little Library,’ Oakford Lake, IGA (New Egypt Market Place), and the

local businesses on main street,” Matthews said. She’s a ninth-generation New Egypt resident. “The community has never been so close in years. When you go out to hide rocks, or find them, you run into a fellow painter/hider. It has brought people together in such a positive way.”

Matthews said they are having some problems with people not re-hiding the rocks.

“The whole idea of this project, is to get people out of the house, doing things together like hunting for painted rocks.

Aren’t we supposed to fi nd them, take and post photos of them, say where we found them...then re-hide them for others to enjoy?” participant Patrick Riordan said. “It’s about sharing the joys as well... please re-hide the treasures you fi nd, in that others can do so as well.”

“The best thing about the rocks for families is spending time together. I believe it has brought friends and families closer – and it gets people outside and moving. Not only promoting togetherness, but supersize as well. Like I say, if you spend time with yourself, your partner, your kids, your pet, or a friend, that is the best treasure; finding a rock is an added bonus,” Matthews said.

The group can be found at facebook.com/ groups/ROCKONNEWEGYPT. The group is closed, and administrators do check profiles to ensure participants are from New Egypt or have mutual friends in the group.

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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.

“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

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

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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.

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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.”

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Opinion

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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 tum-

mies 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 i ndust r y, i n enter t ai nment 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 parttime 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.

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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. 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 wom-

en. 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 cou nt r y, 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 (Letters - See Page 18)

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Spotli�ht On Go�ernment Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Of�icials

From The Desk Of The Mayor

- By Manchester Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer

Manchester Township’s Leaf Vacuums Promise Time And Money Savings

MANCHESTER – In an effort to make leaf disposal easier for residents, as well as to reduce the man-hours Public Works personnel spend on collection, Manchester Township officials are pleased to announce the implementation of two new leaf vacuums.

“These collection units will make yard maintenance easier for our resi-

dents since leaves no longer need to be bagged for collection,” said Public Works Director Al Yodakis. “All residents need to do is rake or blow their leaves to the edge of the roadway in neat rows, parallel to the frontage of the property line. From there, our crews will vacuum the leaves. No bags are necessary.”

“We are proud to offer an additional service to the town which will help resident s a nd help ou r employees streamline their work,” added Mayor Kenneth Palmer.

Director Yodakis noted that leaves should not extend onto the residents’ property, and no brush, sticks or other debris may be mixed in with leaf piles.

If any material is comingled with the leaf piles, the entire pile will not be collected. On specific zone collection days, residents must ensure they remove vehicles from the roadway where leaf piles are located.

The collection scheduling remains the same, a nd ca n be fou nd by v i sit i ng t he Ma nche s ter Township website at

ManchesterTWP.com and clicking on the “2016 Recycling & Bulk Pick Up Schedule” button.

These two units, 2016 Xt reme Vacs, were approved for purchase during the May 10, 2016, Township Council meeting for a total of $112,000. According to Director Yodakis, a cost savings is anticipated due to the reduction of

Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer employee man-hours spent on leaf collection. The primary benefit, according to officials, is saving residents time and the often back-break ing labor of bagging their leaves.

‘Shop Manchester’ Program Ready To Bring Tax Savings To Residents MANCHESTER – Manchester Township officials are proud to announce that residents may now sign up for the “Shop Manchester” property tax rewards program, which officially kicked off on October 1, 2016.

Under this program, residents who present their free “Shop Manchester” card at participating local merchants will receive a rebate that will be applied

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, Freeholder 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 increase is completely unfair to Ocean County 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.

to their third quarter tax bill, no strings attached.

Using “Shop Manchester” is simple: residents register free of charge for the program and receive a “Shop Manchester” card. Each time that card is presented during check-out at participating local retailers, a pre-determined percentage of that purchase is applied as a rebate to the shoppers’ property tax bill. Renters may also participate in the

program, receiving a cash rebate rather than property tax rebate.

“Shop Manchester” is an exciting program since it puts money back in our residents’ wallets while encouraging them to suppor t our local business community. This program, which is operated at no cost to the taxpayer, has fou nd g reat success i n other nearby towns, and we’re confident it will ben-

efit Manchester Township as well,” said Maureen Kumitis, director of the Township’s Purchasing Division. Prior to its implementation, the “Shop Manchester” program and our partner, FinCredit, were thoroughly researched by officials, earning the full support of Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the Township Council.

So far, 17 merchants are enrolled in the pro-

gram, including businesses in Lakehurst Borough, thanks to a partnership with our neighboring officials. A full list of those participating merchants is available on the Manchester Township website, ManchesterTwp.com, by clicking the “Shop Manchester” tab. The list is often updated.

Residents are invited to pick up thei r “Shop Manchester” card by vis-

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

“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 County 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 percent rely of public transportation.

“This is a far cry from Northern New Jersey Counties that are served by numerous bus, train and light rail line,” Vicari said. “The gas tax is unfair to Ocean County residents 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 of the total workforce.

The Freeholders had 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 drivers 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. Thompson 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

iting a participating merchant, or by contacting the Purchasing Division at 732-657-8121, ext. 3500.

Township representatives have been speaking about the program and assisting residents with registration at senior villages throughout Manchester Township.

Merchants who are interested in participating in the program may call FinCredit at 732-946-0919 or for more information.

places an unfair burden on our residents,” he said. “The tax credit would go a long way in easing the financial hardship caused by higher prices at the pump.”

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DECEMBER Winter Solstice Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River. For information, call 732270-6960.

Mrs. Gould’s 15th Annual Holiday Social, 11:30 a.m. at The Mansion, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. Hear the continuing saga of Edith and George Gould and their seven children, while celebrating the holidays as they did in the early 1900s in the magnificent Great Hall. Cost is $45 per person; includes performance and tea luncheon. Pre-purchase of tickets is required for all performances.

732-987-2263. Dates are also December 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22.

Fifth Annual Christmas On The Island & Parade will be from noon to 5 p.m. along the Boulevard in Seaside Heights. The event is open to all Ocean County residents. Gifts, giveaways, Santa’s Workshop, and a special Santa’s send-off with live entertainment will light Santa’s way back home to the North Pole.

Peto in Black and White: The Photography of John Frederick Peto, at the John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave., Island Heights. Art exhibition exploring a little known aspect of the artist’s work, photography from the post-Civil War era. The exhibition is presented in the historic home and studio of John Frederick Peto (1854-1907), the renowned 19th century American painter.

Messiah & More: The Garden State Philharmonic will start at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal

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Herald the season with the harmonized voices of the GSP Chorus performing one of the best-known choral works in Western music, Handel’s Messiah, and other seasonal selections. Accompaniment provided by members of the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and special guest soloists.

Albert Music Hall Holiday Show, doors open at 6 p.m.

Live music from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Shows featured are “Southern Specific” at 7:30 p.m.; bluegrass Christmas songs with Santa at 8 p.m.; Piney Blues at 9 p.m.; and Basement Musicians at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for children. The hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. in Waretown.

First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights will be from noon to 5 p.m. on the boardwalk. 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.

FEBRUARY February 11 and 12, Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend. What goes better than wine and chocolate? Visitors to New Jersey wineries will get to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s annual Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend. Each winery will feature their own unique treat for visitors to the trail including wine and chocolate pairings, special entertainment, flowers, local vendor displays etc.

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Winter Coat Drive

MANCHESTER – Through December 7, Manchester Township is working with Jersey Cares to collected clean, used coats for donation.

Coats are needed for men, women and chil-

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Manchester Township Achieves Sustainable Jersey Certi�ication

MANCHESTER – Sustainable Jersey representatives announced Manchester Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification. Manchester Township is one of 74 towns that have attained certification in 2016, honored at the Sustainable Jersey awards luncheon in Atlantic City.

“Manchester Township is proud to once again participate in Sustainable New Jersey and will continue to explore responsible means to use energy,” said Mayor Kenneth Palmer.

To become Sustainable Jersey certified, Manchester Township submitted documentation to show it had completed a balance of the required sustainability actions, meeting a minimum of 150 action points. In addition to reaching 150 points, each certified community had to create a green team and select at least two out of 11 priority action options.

Manchester Township achieved three of the 11 priority actions: completing an inventory and upgrade of all buildings, taking the sustainable land use pledge, and making prescription drug disposal safe.

“Sustainable Jersey is incredibly proud of the 74 New Jersey towns that achieved certification this year,” said Donna Drewes, co-director of Sustainable Jersey. “The 198 Sustainable Jersey certified towns demonstrate leadership and are a testament to how much we can accomplish toward the long-term goal of a sustainable New Jersey.”

Certified towns excelled in areas such as improving energy efficiency and health and wellness, reducing waste, sustaining local economies, protecting natural resources and advancing the arts. “Collectively the 440 participating Sustainable Jersey towns are a powerful force in New Jersey,” said Randall Solomon, co-director of Sustainable Jersey.

Manchester Township is home to a considerable amount of open space land, so it is a focus of township officials to ensure our environment is protected for both residents and visitors to enjoy. It is important that we continue to preserve our beautiful parks, forests and bodies of water for future generations to come.

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vention Services will be accepted at least 120 days before a child’s third birthday. Requests for all other children will be accepted up to 90 days before the child’s third birthday.

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Christmas Eve And Day Services

WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church, located at 55 Lacey Rd., is having Christmas Eve services at 8 p.m. on December 24 and one service at 10:30 a.m.

on Christmas Day. The public is welcome.

For more information, contact the church office at 732-350-6878.

Harp Concert

LAKEWOOD –Christ United Methodist Church will host a harp concert at 4 p.m. on December 3 at the church, 678 5th St. Elaine Christy, harpist, holds a doctorate degree from The Manhattan School of Music and

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The Underwear Tree

WHITING – In parts of Ocean County homelessness is truly epidemic. People have opportunities to get gently used and even new clothing from many sources in the area. But, clean underwear and socks are hard to come by for people who do not have access to laundry facilities. So the Whiting United Methodist Church is again doing an “Underwear Tree” and this year asks that socks be included as gifts. Our members (and nonmembers) have been generous in the past and plans are to do it again.

Start collecting gifts to the under-served, either underwear or socks of all sizes and the

church will be putting up the decorated tree in early December. The stars and balls, will give you the sizes and gender needed. All sizes are needed.

The underwear and socks will be bagged and delivered to various sources in the area.

For more information, call the church office at 732-350-6878.

The Whiting United Methodist Church is located at 55 Lacey Rd. The church has Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:30 with children’s service at 10:30. The church is handicap-accessible and everyone is welcome.

Pine Ridge At Crestwood Celebrates Veterans

MANCHESTER – Pine Ridge at Crestwood celebrated the men and women who serve our country with a Veteran’s Day dinner recently. Residents and guests enjoyed a dinner of Hero sub sandwiches with friends and neighbors, many of who are past or present members of the United

States armed forces.

Following the meal, everyone hit the dance fl oor to party the night away with DJ Jim Miller. It was such a good time that even Uncle Sam joined the celebration. All proceeds from the dinner were donated to charities supporting veterans.

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.

Lions Club Meetings

MANCHESTER – The Lakehurst Manchester Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 9 a.m. Meetings are at Crest-

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Kevin’s Kids Provides For Holiday Needs

MANCHESTER – The goal of the annual Kevin’s Kids Drive is to provide not only toys but also much needed necessities such as clothing and food. “Yes this is a Christmas Drive, but hopefully the necessities provided will help parents in these difficult times throughout the year,” said Alex George, Director of Student and Administrative Services, and chairperson for the drive.

“Through the generosity of the Manchester School District, the Manchester Police, many local businesses, senior villages and the entire Manchester community, the Kevin’s Kids Christmas Drive hopes to grant the specific Wish List of each child,” George explained.

“Teachers contact parents of the identified children and develop the wish list of each child.

During this process, staff discover that for so many of these children it is the very first ‘new’ pair of sneakers or that first brand new outfit for school or a bicycle that will be their own, instead of one that someone else discarded.”

“This Holiday Drive enables ‘Santa’ to visit the home of each of these disadvantaged children, bringing not just gifts but joy. The

children and families that we help struggle every other day of the year and we want them to have at least one special day full of surprise and delight. It offers these children the chance to believe that good things can happen to them.”

“We ask individuals, businesses and community groups for any contribution that you can make to help us carry out our pledge to make sure that Santa Claus visits every home in Manchester. Each donation goes directly to buy food, new toys and clothing for every child identified on our list,” said George. “It is through your help and generosity that we can achieve our goal.”

To donate, make checks payable to Manchester Township Middle School with “Kevin’s Kids” written in the memo section and mail to Kevin’s Kids, Manchester Twp. Middle School, 2875 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester, NJ 08759. Donations of new toys and clothing are also accepted at any Manchester school.

For more information go to the Kevin’s Kids webpage at bit.ly/kevinskids or email ageorge@manchestertwp.org.

The Life Of A Civil War Soldier

MANCHESTER – Jeff Brown will give a presentation at the Manchester Branch Library on November 29 at 7 p.m., “Civil War Soldier.” Topics of discussion will include: training, food, salaries and what life was like in general. There will also be artifacts from the Civil War on display from the presenter’s

personal collection. Jeff Brown is a history teacher at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin.

Registration is required. Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Movie Night

MANCHESTER – Pine Ridge South will have a double feature on December 9. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The first movie showing is “My Name is Doris,” starring Sally Field. The second movie

showing is “The Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen.

The movies promptly start at 6:45 p.m.

Admission is $2 per person and includes coffee and a snack.

Holiday Shopping Babysitting

TOMS RIVER – Holiday shopping babysitting will be available on December 3 and 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. both days at A Dancer’s Pointe, 1311 Route 37 West, in the Orchard Plaza. The cost is $15 per child and includes pizza and drink for dinner.

Elf Norrie and her crew will watch the children

while parents shop. The children will watch a holiday movie and dance around.

Space is limited. Only children ages 3 and older who are potty trained will be permitted.

Payment is expected at the time of reservation.

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Crestwood Village VI Movie Night

WHITING – “Elf” will be shown in Crestwood Village VI on December 9. Doors open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m.

Admission is $2.

This family comedy is about Buddy, who as a baby was stowed away in Santa’s toy bag and ended up at the North Pole. The elves raised him, but as a man, he leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York. Starring are Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart.

The movie is rated PG-13 runs 1 hour and 37

minutes long and is shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Nonperishable food donations, especially canned vegetables and instant coffee, can be dropped off at this movie. Donations will be given to the Whiting Food Pantry.

The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Rd. Refreshments will be served through 6:45 p.m.

For more information, call Marianne or Julie at 732-849-5363.

Assisted Living for the Memory Impaired Happy Holidays

Manchester Township Holiday Shelter Pet Donation Drive MANCHESTER – Manchester Township is holding a donation drive for Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and the Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shelters.

They house numerous dogs and cats and are in need of supplies to feed and keep them warm.

Items needed include: new or gently used

clean fleece blankets and towels; dog and cat food; new dog and cat toys; collars, harnesses and dog beds.

Donations can be dropped off at the lobby in Manchester Town Hall at 1 Colonial Drive.

Donations will be accepted until December 22.

Introducing Library Databases For Job Seekers

MANCHESTER – Staff from the Reference Department at the Manchester Branch Library will teach patrons about free career resources offered by the library on November 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

These include a number of specialized job and career-related databases that that can assist patrons in preparing their resume, locating job listings in their field, taking online

tutorials and practice tests, polishing their interviewing skills and much more.

This class is being offered in support of a grant program from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Registration is required. Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

American Polish Club Of Whiting

WHITING – The American Polish Club of Whiting will have a Christmas buffet luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. on December 9 at La Bove Grande, located at 800 Route 70 in Lakehurst.

DJs Neil and Mary Ann Makatenas will

provide the music.

There will be a 50/50 and door prizes.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at Village V Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd.

The Del Angels

MANCHESTER – The Italian American Club of Leisure Knoll presents The Del Angels, an all-girl oldies group, on December 3 at 7 p.m.

at Leisure Knoll, 1 Buckingham Drive North.

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The Garden State Philharmonic’s Board of Directors officially welcome new Board members added in the last six months: Lauren M. Dooley, Esq., Lisa Carta (Investors Bank), Debra J. Darcy (Investors Bank), Linda M. Kelly, Esq., and Zarita Mattox-Wright, Ph.D. The dedication and passions of these community representatives add to the existing experience of Jim Buffum, Kenneth J. Malagiere, Ann Marie Baker, Estelle Webman Brodkey, Sylvia Davis, Rosalie Harvey, Judith G. Leone, Renee Lomell, Mario A. Marano, Karen C. Porcello, and Lynda E. Rabens. Applications from interested community members for Board and/or committee roles continue to be accepted.

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TOMS RIVER – Now celebrating its 61st anniversary season, the Garden State Philharmonic has already launched another year of fine music with its first series concert of the season, Sousa-pa-ooza, being a near sell-out and a new leadership.

On the Board side, Kenneth J. Malagiere has taken a step back from his role as President, a role held for nearly four consecutive terms, into the role of treasurer.

James Buffum, known by many simply as Jim, will begin his first term as president for the Board of Directors this fall.

At the staff level, fans will also notice a change.

Thomas Stephens, who has served as Managing Director for five years, has stepped back into a development consulting role following a family-driven relocation to Alabama. This change gives way to the arrival of Allison Walter who will be assuming the role of Managing Director.

“I am sure I speak for Mr. Malagiere as well when I say that although our roles are changing, our commitment to the Garden State Philharmonic goes unchanged.

Economic factors have forced the GSP to operate with meager staff and financial supports for years. Hopefully, in our new roles we can help change that picture while Jim,

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Island Singers Schedule 2016 Holiday Performances

OCEAN COUNTY – The Island Singers’ holiday concert, We Need A Little Christmas, will perform 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 more classical holiday sound, the group is also singing “There Shall A Star Come Out Of Jacob,” and “Christmas Day.” Admission to Island Singers concerts is always free. A free will offering will be taken during intermission.

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Letters:

Continued From Page 8 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 fi rst fall, Governor Christie is obviously lying when he continues to pretend he was unaware of their activities in causing Bridgegate.

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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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 fire 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 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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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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As a reminder, insist on a 30- to 75-day trial period with all digital hearing systems. Since you have a greater investment, your expectations regarding communication improvement should be higher. In my opinion, some of the more advanced digital hearing systems are manufactured

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If you are asking people to repeat, turning the TV or radio louder than normal or if your family or friends are complaining that you have a hearing problem, I would strongly encourage you to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. If you are in need of amplification, remember that you always get what you pay for.

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American Diabetes Month

OCEAN COUNTY – “Losing weight and being healthier seem to be at the top of everyone’s concerns,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “But, despite the best intentions, work, kids, and social events often push lifestyle changes to the bottom of the list. While many are familiar with type 2 diabetes, fewer are aware of prediabetes, a serious health condition that affects 86 million Americans (more than 1 in 3) and often leads to type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes have higher than normal blood glucose (sugar) levels, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.”

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator, said, “Nearly 90 percent of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it and aren’t aware of the long-term risks to their health, including type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. Current trends suggest that, if not treated, 15 to 30 percent of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years. The good news is that prediabetes often can be reversed through weight loss, diet changes and increased physical activity. Diagnosis is key: research shows that

once people are aware of their condition, they are much more likely to make the necessary lifestyle changes.”

A campaign launched by the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a simple but strong message: No one is excused from prediabetes.

People are encouraged to take a short online test at the following site called DoIHavePrediabetes.org to learn their risk.

“Awareness is crucial in the effort to stop type 2 diabetes,” said Regenye. “Take one minute to take the risk test today and share it with your loved ones. The prediabetes risk test will help you know where you stand and help you get closer to a life free of diabetes. Knowing that you have prediabetes is just the first step in preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes. As soon as someone discovers they may be at risk of prediabetes, they should talk with their physician about further testing to confirm their diagnosis and discuss the necessary lifestyle changes needed to help prevent type 2 diabetes.”

For the 86 million Americans with prediabetes, it is important to know to take action now.

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

Mouth-Watering Pesto Spaghetti Squash

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. 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

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!

(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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Joseph F. Scott Appointed Executive Vice President For RWJBarnabas Health

WEST ORANGE – Joseph F. Scott, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer for Jersey City Medical Center, was recently appointed to a newly developed position at RWJBarnabas Health and has been named Executive Vice President, in the Office of Health Care Transformation.

Scott will continue to fulfill his duties as President and CEO of Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, while also launching and leading the Office of Health Care Transformation.

In this new role, Scott will provide oversight in monitoring and measuring the

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At the helm of Jersey City Medical Center since January of 2008, Scott has successfully concentrated his efforts to achieve top performance in patient safety, clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and ensuring the economic health of the system. His leadership team has developed and implemented long range strategic plans and several areas of Jersey City Medical Center are now noted for providing “Nationally Recognized Care.” These include the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence; the Vision of Performance Excellence Award, the highest quality achievement award presented on the state level; and ten consecutive “A” ratings from the LeapFrog Group for hospital safety and quality, and is only one of 72 hospitals nationally to achieve this rating.

Scott will focus on continuing the high quality care and service both the former Robert Wood Johnson Health System and Barnabas Health have historically achieved.

By creating a culture of performance excellence through the systematic execution of the strategic plan, Scott will facilitate RWJBarnabas Health’s continued top performance across the health care continuum.

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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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A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact the statute specifically states that

“the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter shall be for the Michael J. Deem Esq. exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent…” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4).

Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact the Act states that “if any person so entitled…were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court…” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent.

Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

If you or a loved one have any questions about a potential Wrongful Death case please contact Michael J. Deem. Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates.

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TRENTON – Come to the Old Barracks this December as the 17th Regiment of Infantry returns as they first did in December 1776. This event will commemorate the occupation of Trenton by British troops just weeks prior to the Battle of Trenton, and offer visitors a view into this often misrepresented side of American history.

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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(49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Teacher Assistant - PT. 24 hours per week, Monday-Tuesday-Friday. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

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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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C lassifieds Services

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Home Health Aide – Light house work, errands, shopping, appointments, personal care. With experience and references. Available. Call Dawn, 908 391-4211.

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(51) Junk Removal – We Haul It All! Furniture, yard waste, construction debris, appliances, metals, concrete, dirt and sand. Call 732-998-4725.

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SPECIAL $20 for referrals! Natural products option. Senior discount. Call Jo 732-678-3433. (48)

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors.

Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured.

References. Low winter rates.

License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851.

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Interior, exterior painting. Call John 732-330-8893.

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Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

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(44) Mature Polish Lady - will do housecleaing, has many years of experience and is very trustworthy. Will clean your home the right way.

Call Ava 732-581-4726.

(51) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n)

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Very patient with slow learners.

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I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge.

Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288.

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(48) Andersen Windows/Doors, Skylights Expertly repaired/installed, siding, water leaks, carpentry, custom closets.

All home repairs. Call Gerard 732829-6109. Lic. #13VH04079200. (48) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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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 the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1.

December 15: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1.

December 31: Deadline for reporting exemptions for the 2016 fiscal year.

January 1: 2017 coverage starts for those

who enroll or change plans by December 15.

January 31: Last day to enroll in or change a 2017 health plan. After this date, participants can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

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.

For Open Enrollment appointments, and questions and information about OHI’s services, call Ocean Health Initiatives at 732-363-6655. For more information, contact Sasha Andino, outreach and enrollment associate, 848-210-0970 or Carmen Lopez at 732-966-3749.

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The Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative gives new moms a free kit that includes a beautiful, handmade red hat, along with health information including tips on raising a healthy family, ways mom can take care of herself, a heart-healthy cookbook and information on children’s heart health.

In 2016, more than 600 Little Hats, Big Hearts kits were provided to new moms in New Jersey as they began their parenthood journey. This year, the American Heart Association’s goal is to send out over 2,000 Little Hats, Big Hearts kits to moms across the Garden State. The kits will be delivered at many New Jersey hospitals

during national Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week in February, which is also American Heart Month.

The Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative raises awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans, and congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the country. If you are a knitter or crocheter, the American Heart Association is seeking donations of red baby hats in both newborn and preemie sizes, made of yarn that is red, cotton or acrylic, medium to heavy weight, and machine washable and dryable. All donations are requested by December 31 and can be sent to the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association New Jersey office at 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

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Tickets are $100 per person, which includes a cocktail reception, gift basket auction, 50/50 raffle sales and a planetarium laser show.

“Harbor House is fortunate to have a strong and active Board, none more so than Jerry and Bill. Both men provided astute leadership to the agency for many years and are role models for what it

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The mission of Harbor House is to provide a safe haven and caring environment for homeless, at-risk youth, ages 10 to 21, to enable them to unlock their potential and learn skills that will empower them to build healthier lives, relationships and futures. Being the only agency of its kind in Ocean and Monmouth counties to serve homeless youth that is voluntary and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, they see young people of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and backgrounds. All services are provided free of charge.

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Elbow Pain & How Physical Therapy Can Help: Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow or Tennis Elbow)

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

additional imaging may be requested in order to rule out other disorders of the elbow.

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.

Education may be required in specific form and technique during tasks in order to try to prevent reoccurrence of this disorder. Your physical therapist may use additional modalities in order to decrease the pain and inflammation including: ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ice, massage and other muscle stimulating techniques.

At All-Care Physical Therapy we specialize in innovative techniques in order to address your elbow pain. A customized program will be developed by our skilled physical therapists in order to make your road to recovery as simple and painless as possible. To schedule an appointment at our Jackson location please call: 732- 833-1133.

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Kat earned her Bachelors in Biology from Arcadia University in 2007 and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2015.

During her studies she and a fellow student conducted research utilizing Diagnostic Ultrasound in order to assess scapular stabilizer muscle thickness which was accepted to be presented at the APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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tried to do is be leaders in our field,” Scalo says.

For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that serve their healthcare needs.

Bar tley Healthc are opened as a 120 -bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground.

Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties.

Bar tley Healthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes.

Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care.

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Healthcare Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents

By Joyce Blay There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living.

Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents.

One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years.

“I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor.

Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose.

“You do what you want to do,” she says.

For thirty years, Bartley

Healthcare has provided that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Offi cer Philip Scalo and his physician partners.

“My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.”

With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team.

Others think so, too.

The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America.

“What we’ve always

also offer inpatient and gathering areas.

Residents can share outpatient rehabilitation; Family recreational their Bartley adventure assisted living; memory oppor tunities abound with other residents or care programs; respite/ at t h e ne i ghb o r h o o d pursue independent pashospice; and at-home movie theater, green- times, indoors or outservices. house and playground doors. The choice is “We started with a theirs. basic concept, underScalo says that Bartstanding and meeting ley’s core values are the individual needs attitude, trust, teamof both resident and work, integrit y, re patient,”Scalo says. spect and excellence, “Each step of our dewhich he emphasizvelopment has been es on a green bracebased on the need for let with the acronym services. (For exam“A.T.T.I.R.E.” ple,) in the late 1990s, “The key thing we we saw the need for stress is that we’re a memor y care prohome providing the grams.” care levels needed Scalo says that he at a certain phase in and his partners have (an individual’s) life,” plans to add respiraScalo says. “It’s home tor y ser vices and a for (on-site) staff, not What we’ve always just residents. We are sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients. tried to do is be leaders very experienced in Even after a resithis community and in our field. dent leaves Bar tley (we) give back to our Healthcare, the facility community.”

–Chief Executive ensures their continBartley Healthcare Officer Philip Scalo ued rehabilitation by Nursing and Rehabilproviding a follow-up for grandchildren. itation is located at 175 program.

At any age, there is Bartley Road, Jackson Residents that live at something fun to do at NJ 08527. For further The Orchards At Bartley The Orchards for assist- information about their Assisted Living will feel ed living residents and services, call the facility right at home right away. their visitors. at 732-370-4700.

N e st l e d in a qui et In the privacy of indeThe Orchards At Bartley c ount r y set t ing, T he pendent suites, locat- Assisted Living is locatOrchards promotes a ed by street names in ed at 100 North County neighborhood environ- The Orchard’s assisted Line Road, Jackson NJ ment. Located within living wings, residents 08527. For further inthe community, “Main can decorate their new formation about their Street” is a hub of activi- home with their favorite services, call the facility ty that features a theater, furnishings and beloved at 732-730-1700. exercise center, library mementos. For ever y For further information with c omputer s, hair taste, there is a floor about both facilities, visit salon and barber shop, plan that meets every the company’s Web site game room and other resident’s needs. at bartleyhealthcare.com.

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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.

Come out on the top of the heap in healthy competitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The harder you pull on the oars, the further you will row your boat and make your dreams come true. Someone close could keep a steady hand on the rudder while you merrily float through the week ahead.

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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In The Know: Share The Secrets Of The Sea With A Classic Oyster Appetizer

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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