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TR’s 250th Birthday E�ents To Be Held All Year

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – It’s not just blowing out the candles on June 24. Instead, celebrating Toms River’s 250th anniversary of its founding will be a year-long celebration, spanning a multitude of special events, efforts and local groups.

A 250th an n iversa r y is a semiquincentennial, and for Toms River a Semiquincentennial Committee is planning a year’s worth of events and special initiatives.

Chairman Mark Mutter said t h e n e x t e ve nt w i l l b e t h e annual township holiday tree lighting, December 2, with a historical touch.

“I’ll be dressed at Joshua Huddy,” said Mutter, who is township historian and also town clerk. Huddy is the namesake of the downtown park, but also a Revolution-Era historic figure from the Toms River area.

While the tree is lit outside with its twinkling strands, the tree display that’s put up inside the town hall lobby will be decorated with handmade ornaments with a historical bent, made by Toms

Med. Office Building Hearing Now Dec. 8

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A hearing to decide whether HealthSouth can build a medical facility in a residential neighborhood was put off until December 8, after the Toms River Zoning Board ran out of time during its November 17 meeting.

After two unrelated applications –Photos by Catherine Galioto Right, Township Clerk and Semiquincentennial Committee Chairman Mark Mutter flips through a calendar for sale to commemorate the Township’s 250th anniversary, for 2017. Left, among the projects done under the historical banner is the renovation of Huddy Park, which is being reconstructed now with new bulkheads, repaired gazebo and historical signage.

River Regional elementary school students.

Much of what will come as part of the celebration throughout 2017 is being planned now, through the semiquincentennial committee, Mutter said.

Plans are to have a major event in each month of the year, cele-

Service Rolls Out Allowing Locall 911 Calls Via Text Message

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

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

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

While Monmouth county rolled

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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 (Texts - See Page 6)

brating township history. That includes taking annual events and giving them a historical theme, such as FoodFest, Mutter said.

“Our plan is for each month in 2017, to have an event -- not just June 24, blowing out the birthday cake,” said the historian.

Among the more prominent proj-

ects is the renovation of Huddy Park, which was last improved at the 225th anniversary of the township and has since deteriorated, including Superstorm Sandy damage.

The park, the township’s first, will get new bulkheads, gazebo (Birthday - See Page 5)

‘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 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 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.

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–Photo by Catherine Galioto The residential area of Oliver Street, off Lakehurst Road, where HealthSouth plans to demolish several homes for a two-story medical facility. pushed the meeting to about 10 p.m., the attorney for HealthSouth, Michael York, asked the board if the hearing could be pushed back a month. There was one hour left of the meeting, and two more applications to go before HealthSouth would be heard.

HealthSouth is proposing to build an 80 foot by 75 foot two-story medical office building on Oliver Street, a dead end street off Lakehurst Road. The size of the property is 148,450 square feet, or 3.41 acres. It is a residential street, and they would need a use variance from the Zoning Board in order to build.

The parcels are adjacent to the current HealthSouth building on Hospital Drive. HealthSouth (Hearing - See Page 5)

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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.

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and pathway improvements, and new historical signage and other elements surrounding the replica blockhouse there.

The latest effort is a 2017 monthly calendar printed with facts and historical photos. Buy one for $5 at town hall (makes a great gift, Mutter said).

The price is at cost. “We’re not making mon-

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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

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Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is a 98-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

About 10 residents gathered outside the meeting to compare notes about the application.

The Toms River Times, November 26, 2016, Page 5 ey, or having a fundraiser, this is just a way to celebrate township history,” Mutter said.

Some of the photos in the calendar are of historic photos or paintings that hang in town hall, visible to the public, while others are ones that hang in offices and are not readily seen by the public. Many of the images show the downtown and river areas and other landmarks, some that remain this day and others that are now history.

“The calendar is chock full of nuggets of

history -- election returns of years gone by, how did huddy park come about,” Mutter said.

Efforts to celebrate the township at its milestone anniversary have spread beyond the committee, he said.

“The township government doesnt have a monopoly on the township’s history, and it’s nice to see how to have a celebration of not just the government but with all these different groups who will be doing things under this theme,” Mutter said.

For example, the Ocean County Library is planning its events, and there’s also efforts by the county historical society, and the Toms River Business Improvement District. The committee itself is a mix of representatives from the chamber of commerce, school district, library and more.

“All these entities are involved. Hopefully it will continue to inspire a lot of groups and we can all learn more about the township’s history,” Mutter said.

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.

Edward Traynor said he has lived on Oliver Street for 22 years, and the building will be 50 feet from his house.

“I’m afraid the quality of life will deteriorate,” he said, trying to imagine a road where one side of the street is a line of quiet houses and the other side of the street is a large medical building.

The property in question was formerly a string of single family homes, he said. Over the course of time, they were purchased and knocked down by HealthSouth. It was a long-range plan to buy residential and turn it into commercial.

Traynor said he fears that after the building opens, it will devalue the rest of the houses on Oliver, which will make it easier for Health-

South to buy those and expand even further.

Carol Benson, who lives in a nearby community, also voiced concern about the zoning. She also pointed out that the width of Oliver Street is only 33 feet, not 50 feet like other streets that have the volume of a medical office.

The zoning board meeting will be held 7 p.m.

December 8 in town hall.

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has been answered.

As Ennis demonstrated, the operator has access to a few basic pre-set questions, such as “What is the location of your emergency?” Once a response has been received, the operator has a window where they can talk to the caller and ask more specific questions.

Besides a text dialogue, the system is also equipped to track a GPS signal and show who the phone carrier is. With this information, emergency services can be dispatched, and the call center can track down a listed phone number for the subscriber, in case the person stops sending a message. The cell phone carriers will also provide emergency services with the subscriber’s address, in case a unit has to be dispatched. The call center treats every text as a call, and follows the same script for emergencies.

“The GPS signal isn’t exact,” Ennis said. “It alerts us to the cell tower the text is coming from, up to about a half-mile away. Within a year, we hope to upgrade

that to 1,000 feet.”

The Ocean county call center currently responds to 29 of the 32 towns in the county for EMS, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy.

The center has two dedicated terminals for the text to 911 system.

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

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

In Monmouth county, however, the 911 center has received a total of 171 messages since May, according to Cynthia Scott, director of media relations for the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.

Of those, 11 resulted in a response from emergency services.

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

“It’s a powerful system because there are times where you may not be able to pick up your phone and dial 911,” Scott said. “For instance, if there was a prowler in the house and you can’t be caught talking on your phone, you could send a text. Or if you witness a crime nearby and you don’t want to be heard calling something in. Texting would be much more effective.”

In a test of the service by Micromedia Publications, the Ocean County call center only received two of the three calls.

Using phones equipped with Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, the Sprint and T-Mobile phone messages were received within a minute of sending the message.

With the Verizon phone, however, the message was not received by the call center.

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

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

These responses are disconcerting, considering their response time. The whole conversation lasted about two minutes, but raised a bigger question. If we were standing in the 911 call center and they

didn’t get the message, where did it go?

Verizon did not respond to requests for comment.

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

“If you’re on the border of Howell and Jackson, depending on where you hit the tower, the message will either be sent to Monmouth or Ocean county,” Golden said. “Of course, we all work together and a simple phone call can be made. It won’t effect on the response time to an emergency.”

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

While the system still has some f laws to work out, the service still works the same. The other counties could still see the GPS signal and alert the correct county to the emergency.

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

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

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Opinion

Editorial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kids driving you crazy?

Is caring for your parents becoming overwhelming?

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

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

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With the Election Decided…

What’s Next?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Letters To The Editor president has been in a better position to manage this issue?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott Mahnken Bayville

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

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

Tom MacArthur U.S. Congressman, NJ District 3

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

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

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

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

Bette Kooreman Whiting

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

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- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

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

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

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

OCEAN COU NTY – O ce a n C ou nt y cle rk Scott M. Colabella has been elected secretary of the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey.

“I am honored to have been selected by my peers for this position,” Colabella said. “I look for ward to ser ving the Association as its secretary for this one year term.”

COANJ was organized in 1920 to establish a cooperative effort among the

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

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

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

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

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

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

cent rely of public transportation.

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

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

of the total workforce.

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

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

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

Ocean County Clerk Elected Secretary Of COANJ

Sheriffs, County Clerks, Surrogates and Registers of Deeds and Mortgages of t h e 21 c o u n t i e s i n New Jersey to improve services rendered to their respective constit uents and to advocate for the offices while advancing and i mplementi ng new tools and programs for citizens.

“Scott does an excellent job for O c e a n C ou nt y and its residents,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Cou nt y

Clerk. “As County Clerk, he has implemented new programs and services to ou r citizens, including our veterans.

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

Association officers are nominated by a bipartisan com m it tee of constit utional off icers and then elected and installed annually.

In addition to Colabella, the newly installed of-

ficers included Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn, President, Cumberland County Sheriff R o b e r t Au s t i n o , V i c e President and Hunterdon County Clerk Mary Melfi, Treasurer.

“All of the Constit ut ional Of f icers a re re sponsible for providing various ser vices to the public withi n thei r re s p e c t ive c o u nt ie s a n d work together to promote shared services to better serve our constituents,” Colabella said. “COANJ

is a vital bipartisan organization that works with S t a t e L e g i sl a t o r s a n d other elected officials to ensu re t hat leg islat ion af fe ct i ng cou nt ie s ha s a positive impact on the residents represented in each County.”

C ol a b el l a , B a r n eg a t Light, served as Deputy County Clerk for seven years before his election as the County Clerk.

He is the 17th person to serve as County Clerk since Ocean County was incorporated in 1850. As

Freeholder Joseph Vicari son and Robert W. Singer.

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

Vicari said he was hopeful of a positive reply.

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

one of Ocean Count y’s Constitutional Officers, Colabella is responsible for the administration of a broad range of services of fered by t he Cou nt y Clerk’s Office, including t he sup e r v ision of t he f iling and recording of all documents affecting real estate ownership and transfer throughout the Cou nt y, assist i ng residents in obtaining passpor ts for foreign travel and the ad minist ration of all elections in Ocean County.

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Community Calendar 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 732-270-6960.

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 Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River.

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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.

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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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Host Of “Ciao Italia” Cooks Up A Storm At The Grunin Center TOMS RIVER – Mary Ann Esposito, creator and host of the PBS series “Ciao Italia” along with well-known Jersey Shore Chef Joe Leone, will host an event filled with live cooking demonstrations, food samples, cooking tips, and a Q&A. The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts will present Culinary Adventures featuring Mary Ann Esposito and Joe Leone on December 10 at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Ocean County College Main

Campus, College Drive. Guests should use parking lot 2.

Tickets range from $35 to $60.

A portion of all proceeds benefit the People’s Pantry of Ocean County.

Guests are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the People’s Pantry.

For information or to purchase tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500.

Purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu.

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Allstate Foundation Grants $1,000 To Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity

TOMS RIVER – Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company agency owner Dolly Wasielewski received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for her commitment to helping others. With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.

Allstate New Jersey agents and employees have a proud history of putting their good hands to work in supporting New Jersey communities, promoting volunteerism and providing financial resources to enable local organizations to help others.

The Agency Hands in the Community Award celebrates the spirit of service. “Commitment

to our communities is a part of what we do every day – protecting people and making their lives more secure,” said John Kane, President of Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company. “With support from The Allstate Foundation, Dolly and the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity are making their communities stronger.”

The Allstate Foundation awards more than $1 million every year to nonprofit organizations across the country in honor of dedicated Allstate agency owners who give back. To be eligible for nomination, Allstate agency owners must volunteer, mentor or lead a nonprofit of their choice.

“The Road To Freedom” Presented By Key Arts Productions

LAVALLETTE – This live multimedia experience highlights the work of those who banded together to challenge the injustices of racial discrimination and inequality. Rousing musical performance and captivating big screen video images make this powerful program an entertaining educational experience for all. Experience the efforts of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglas, W.E.B. Du Bois,

the Freedom Fighters, MLK, and many others.

The presentation takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. on December 7 at the Upper Shores Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. This program is sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts & Cultural Grant and the OCL Foundation.

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Garden State Philharmonic Competes To Bring More Music To Toms River Next Summer

TOMS RIVER – Toms River and the Garden State Philharmonic are now in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Toms River during the summer of 2017.

Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through free live music, the Garden State Philharmonic hopes to qualify as one of 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards.

The Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards are a matching grant opportunity created by

the Levitt Foundation to serve small to midsized towns and cities with populations up to 400,000. Up to 15 nonprofits will receive $25,000 each in matching funds to produce their own Levitt AMP Music Series—an outdoor, free concert series featuring a diverse lineup of professional musicians.

The Garden State Philharmonic submitted the proposal for Toms River. The proposed venue site is the Courtyard at Ocean County College located behind the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and adjacent to The Robert J. Novins Planetarium.

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.

To reserve a spot, call 732-286-2002.

Holiday Cookie Fun: Hanukkah, Christmas, And Kwanzaa

TOMS RIVER – Guests will be able to bake and decorate their own holiday cookies on December 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. The event is open to children ages 6 to 12.

Parents should alert staff of any food allergies or sensitivities before the start of the program.

Registration is required and was opened November 23.

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Open House, Walking Tour And Bake Sale

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Library will hold an open house, walking tour and bake sale on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Local Stroke Group Offers Support To Survivors And Caregivers

TOMS RIVER – A stroke can affect an individual in many ways, from paralysis of one side of the body to impaired vision and difficulty swallowing. Beyond physical challenges, many stroke survivors and caregivers also need support and community to transition back into an active lifestyle and continue to heal emotionally and physically. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River’s stroke support group offers stroke survivors a place to relate to other survivors and caregivers encouragement.

As of October 2016, meetings will be the third Wednesday of each month from 10

to 11:45 a.m. at the hospital located at 14 Hospital Drive in Toms River. Meetings will feature guest speakers discussing topics of interest such as the latest information related to stroke, community resources and new ideas on the road to recovery. Attendees can also participate in planned activities throughout the year.

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Remember Pearl Harbor

TOMS RIVER – On the 75th anniversary of “the day that will live in infamy,” World War II veteran Jim DiPiazza will speak on his experiences in the Pacific theater.

The presentation will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on December 7 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. Registration is required. Sign up at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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George Washington Reenactor To Visit Library

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Library will host “George Washington Face-toFace With an Extraordinary American” on December 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

George Washington was the founding father of our nation who modestly called himself a farmer. His words and actions indelibly defined the American character.

The audience gets a chance to meet George Washington as he leaps from the history books and comes alive on the stage.

George Washington is performed by Dean Malissa, a scholar and accomplished actor.

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Malissa has also performed at United States embassies around the world and is Mount Vernon’s official George Washington portrayer.

This program is sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation.

R e g i s t r a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d . Vi s i t theoceancountylibrary.org to register.

The Toms River Library is located at 101 Washington St.

Fred Miller’s Lecture In Song: Happy Days Are Here Again LAVALLETTE – Fred Miller’s Lect ure in Song: Happy Days are Here Again will take place on December 2 at the Upper Shores Library, 112 Jersey

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American Legion Dedicates Monument

–Photo by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Post 129 of Toms River dedicated a new monument near its bunker bar on its Church Road facility. The site features a pillar for the soldiers who died in service from the area who the post escorted. There are also benches, landscaping and engraved pavers.

Make Your Own Holiday Card Drop-In

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Library will host a make a holiday card event on December 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

They will be making Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa cards.

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

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

Instead of spending money on Christie’s lavish out-of-state travel, we’d surely be better off buying a guillotine to punish him with.

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The 2016 election is f inally 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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Do You Get What You Pay For? We have become more and more health conscious since the start of the new millennium. Visits to the dentist, eye doctor and family doctor have increased dramatically.

Unfortunately, visits to the audiologist for suspicion of hearing loss have decreased. Most people are so busy visiting their doctors they have a tendency to put off seeking hearing health care for at least several years. As a general guideline, if you are asking your family or friends to repeat information on a daily basis, you should seek the services of an audiologist and have your hearing completely evaluated.

Technology in the hearing aid world has dramatically blossomed.

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

technology, enhanced noise reduction capabilities, data logging and/ or artificial intelligence are strongly recommended over those first generation digital hearing systems.

The smaller completely-in-the-canal digital hearing systems (i.e. almost invisible hearing aids) should not increase the cost of hearing instruments. The technology within the hearing instrument determines the cost. As a general rule of thumb, in my opinion, the smaller the hearing aid, the more problems you will have with it.

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 by Phonak, Siemens, Sonic Innovations, GN Resound and Oticon.

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 amplifi cation, remember that you always get what you pay for.

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

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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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TOMS RIVER – Knights in shining armor, Starfleet officers from Star Trek and Storm Troopers from Star Wars were among the many costumed characters seen during FanNation: The Geekstravaganza held on November 5 at the township branch of the Ocean County Library.

The event kicked off on the evening of November 4 with a program for Harry Potter fans. Around 200 people attended the “Harry Potter: A Staged Radio Play Parody & Themed Party” in the library’s Mancini Hall. The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Toms River Library, featured the cast of Raconteur Radio who provided their interpretation of “Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire” with theatrical lighting, costumes, Golden Age radio equipment, fog special effects, and sound effects.

Event Chairwoman Theresa Foster, a Barnegat Branch Teen Services librarian said that the aim of the event was to bring together fans of science fi ction, comic books, horror, gaming, anime, and fantasy.

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FanNation held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

November 5 was geared toward adults and teenagers and featured more than 20 panels, workshops and presentations.

Various fan organizations provided some of the day’s programming.

The New York Ghostbusters provided a “slime lab” that involved participation of young people. The USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association presented video clips of fan productions and spoke about what they knew about the forthcoming Star Trek: Discovery TV series set to debut in May 2017. The Star Wars costume club, 501st Legion made a presentation about the origin of

–Photos courtesy Ocean County Library Cos-play contest winner Lillian Bergheimer of Toms River takes to the stage as comic book and movie character Hellboy during FanNation held on November 5 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. their organization and touched upon December’s premiere of the fi lm Star Wars: Rogue One. Other guests included comedian Uncle Yo who poked good natured fun at those in the fan community. Fans also had the opportunity to meet and ask questions of bestselling authors Barry Lyga, who wrote “The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl” and Sarvenaz Tash, author of “The Geeks Guide to Unrequited Love.”

Gaming demonstrations and open play on PC and gaming consoles were part of the fun and the day culminated with a cosplay contest involving 40 participants.

The costume contest featured the categories of manga/anime, videogames, comic books, fantasy and television/movies.

“This was our second FanNation and we had a great day with a variety of activities that pleased a lot of our attendees. We’re already planning for next year’s event,” said Jamie Dunn, an Information Services Librarian at the Barnegat Branch who served as co-chair of the event.

Artist and Stafford Branch Senior Librarian Assistant Lenny Rivera demonstrates how to draw superheroes during a panel at FanNation held November 5 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

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TOMS RIVER – The OCC Repertory Theatre Company will perform Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney, on December 1 through 4 and December 9 and 10 in the Black Box Theatre, Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive. Tickets are on sale now.

Sylvia is a modern romantic comedy about a husband, a wife, and a dog. Middle-aged Greg finds Sylvia, a dog (played by a wom-

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Tickets are $15 for adults and seniors, and free for high school students with one adult ticket and a valid high school ID. For performance times and more information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

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

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

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

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“Scene At The Shore” Art Exhibit At Grunin Gallery

TOMS RIVER – From December 1 th rough 22, the G r u nin Center A r t Gallery, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, will feature Ann Hayes & Friends: “Scene at the Shore.” Visitors must use parking lot two.

Admission is free.

T h is g roup show fo cu se s on t he landscape, landmarks, and features of the Jersey Shore featuring 10 artists exhibiting in diverse media. Artists are Mary Jo Austin, Paul Bonelli, Janice Col l i n son , Don n a D’A m ico, Hele n Har ris, Ann Hayes, Elsa Her r mann, Joseph I mbesi, Eileen Kendig, a nd Anne LaBonte Neff.

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

Hayes finds inspiration in the rich tapestry of natural and man-made artifacts that make up the Jersey Shore. She is especially drawn to the boardwalks, amusement piers, and old shore houses with their layers of patina. Stressing technique in her work, Hayes’ watercolors have vibrant colors and a natural realism. She often works in watercolor, oil, and Giclée.

“My paintings of beach scenes and local land ma rk a re lig ht-f illed and rich with detail. I describe my style as ‘natural realism,’ capturing the everyday beauty found in both nature and man-made artifacts,” Hayes explained.

She continued, “The water color paintings are created by building multiple

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

Hayes began her studies as a teenager with notable New York artist Earl Tyler at his summer studio in Bay Head. She also studied por traiture with Daniel G ree ne a nd Nelson Sha n k s. Haye s holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Douglass College - Rutgers University. Her work has been featured i n nu merou s book s a nd maga z i nes such as “Down the Shore Once More,” “Long Beach Island Rhapsody,” and “Jersey Shore Magazine” (Jersey Shore Publishing).

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

The Gr unin Center Ar t Galler y at Ocean County College is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday th rough Fr iday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays when classes are in session.

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

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

Celebrate National Native American Heritage

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library will celebrate the many cultures of America’s indigenous population as it recognizes National Native American Heritage Month in November.

The Br ick Branch, 301 Chambers Br idge Rd., will go th rough 15,000 years of American Indian history found in our computer database “American Indian History Online” at 10:30 a.m. on November 29.

Patrons can search the database by

tribe, cultural area, or time period for the latest information. The database videos examine the cultures and spirituality of Native Americans, their political leaders, artists and crafts people, and the treaties, controversies and court cases that have shaped the relationships between both groups.

To register for the computer demonst r at ion , call t he br a nch , 732- 4774513, or visit the librar y’s website, theoceancountylibrary.org.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Play

LAKEWOOD – “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” comes to New Jersey December 1 through 3 at the St rand Center for the Ar ts produced by Exit 82 Theatre Company.

The beloved holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a talented ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the stor y of an idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers all of his blessings one

fateful Christmas Eve. Per for mances r u n December 1 at 7 p.m., December 2 at 8 p.m., a nd December 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All performances will be held at the histor ic St rand Center for the A r ts in downtown Lakewood.

Prices are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children. Group rates are also available.

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Enroll Or Change 2017 Marketplace Health Insurance

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

Bilingual certified application counselors are available.

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

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

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 OH I’s se r v ice s, cal l Ocea n Healt h Initiatives at 732-363-6655. For more infor mation, contact Sasha A ndino, out reach a nd en roll ment associate, 848 -210 - 0970 or Ca r me n L opez at 732-966-3749.

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A few weeks ago my son told me that my daughter-in-law went into my wallet and stole my card. I am totally lost as what to do.

Answer: I think that you already know some of your choices. You can go to the police and start there. That, however, may complicate your life in other ways.

More than likely your son is in a bad marriage already. I think no matter what you decide, making

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I think this one may be worth a phone call to an attorney. I don’t want for you to spend more money, but the $100 or $150 spent may be worth it. It shouldn’t take more than one conversation. If I were an attorney I’d give you exact legal advice.

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Ocean County Sheriff’s Of�ice Successfully Completes Accreditation

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

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

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

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

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

“Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs,” he said. “I appreciate the hard work performed every day by the men and women of the department. It shows their concern for the safety of our citizens.”

Kelly noted that in addition to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police affirming the outstanding performance of the Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation weighed in with

a letter praising the department’s work during the discharge of an explosive device in a trash can in Seaside Park at the beginning of a charity run in September.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law.

Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

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

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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.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of November 26-December 2.

By Jeraldine Saunders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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