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Lighting Up The Holidays

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The township’s annual tree lighting ceremony had a strong turnout December 3, keeping families jolly with a visit from Santa, some delicious treats, and a flip of the holiday lights in Veterans Park.

“It was the best turnout we’ve had since we’ve done it on a Saturday night. We got greater participation from folks,” said Mayor Carmen Amato.

Amato thanked the Bayville, Pinewald and Pioneer firefighters and Berkeley PBA for their efforts at the event. “They were there giving away free hot chocolate and cookies to everybody that was there and it was a great treat for everybody in attendance,” Amato said. “They go above and beyond to give back.”

Santa was there, with a line winding up to the bandshell to greet children.

The lit Christmas tree is on the bandshell stage in Veterans Park, its tall height visible from Veterans Boulevard.

Amato encouraged families in town to check out the fire companies’ respective schedules for when Santa would be riding around town by firetruck.

“They can’t go to every street, but they go all over town to make the

Of�icials Mourn Longtime Mayor, State Senator Len Connors

–Photo courtesy NJ Senate Leonard Connors

–Photos courtesy Berkeley Township Berkeley held its annual tree lighting festivities December 3 in Veterans Park. season special for Berkeley families,” Amato said. “Please thank them as they do this while also having to answer fire calls, and are volunteers, who have to support their families and celebrate the holidays themselves.”

The Season For Flu

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – There has been very low flu activity in New Jersey so far, but it is hard to know what the actual numbers are since long-term nursing care facilities and schools are not required to report flu outbreaks, said Leslie Terjesen, public information officer for the Ocean County Health Department.

However, hospital emergency rooms report influenza symptoms, and so far the number of reports are the same as last year or “maybe a drop higher,” she said.

December 10, 2016

“When people start showing up in the ER and check in with respiratory problems, we know the flu is here,” Terjesen said from her office at the OCHD in Toms River.

The OCHD offers flu clinics, and there used to be lines so long they encircled the building, but now that flu shots are available everywhere the department buys less and less of the vaccine, she said.

“We don’t care where you get your flu shot, we just want everyone to get one,” Terjesen said.

(Flu - See Page 15)

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – With decades of service in multiple levels of government, Leonard T. Connors Jr. was remembered as a tireless advocate and public servant.

Connors, who was a former Ninth District Senator and longtime Surf City mayor, died December 4 at the age of 87. He was surrounded by family.

His biography as an elected official spans 50 years. He was mayor of Surf City from 1966 to 2015.

He served two terms as an Ocean County Freeholder, beginning in 1977. Connors was a State Senator, serving the Ninth District, fi rst elected to the position in 1981, and serving until 2007.

His son, Chris Connors, who first served as a State Assemblyman, would earn his father’s senate seat taking oath in 2008 after his father decided to not seek re-election for (Officials - See Page 14)

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Local Site’s History As A T��erc�losis Pre�entori�m For Children

By Charles Daye HOWELL – They came from poorer households, hoping to survive an outbreak. A place to monitor and prevent tuberculosis, Howell’s preventorium housed hundreds of children throughout its five decades of operation.

On December 1, The Heritage Group of Howell cosponsored an event at the Howell Public Library about the Tuberculosis Preventorium For Children, a preventive facility for children exposed to tuberculosis. The site operated in Howell from 1910 until the 1960s.

Virginia Brandl, a retired Farmingdale school teacher, worked at the Preventorium in the late 1950s as a young adult and shared her first-hand experiences.

The Preventorium was organized primarily for the care of poorly nourished, under-fed children who were exposed to tuberculosis, she said. The children involved in this institution did not actually have tuberculosis but were at risk. Many of the children came from poor families, mostly from the cities.

Early on there were mostly younger children, infants to two years old, but that changed over the years as teenagers were added.

“W hen I was working there, the oldest was 16. I was a big 18 and I’m looking up at these kids and these kids are streetwise, they’re out of Harlem.

So they’re looking down at me using the whole f ull-scale lang uage and I’m growing up in Farmingdale,” said Brandl, who said despite the geographic differences she forged close, long-term relationships with many of the children.

“One of my little girls, I still write to her. It’s one of those blessings you take with you,” said Brandl.

The Preventorium was essentially sponsored by New York clinics, public and private funds. When children were sent to the Preventorium in Howell or another residential area, their homes would be inspected every six months.

“They would go back to their parents.

That was the ultimate goal was being able to put them back with their parents, but so many of them were unfortunately into a drug situation or victims or circumstances. They were doing what they believed they could do to provide for their family. Some did go back and they would follow up,” said Brandl.

The program begin amid widespread t uberculosis deaths nationwide: in 1908, more than 150,000 died of tuberculosis. In 1909, Nathan Strauss, a Lakewood philanthropist, and Marcus M. Marks organized a board of directors consisting of leading physicians and prominent men and women. On July 2, 1909 the Open-Camp Cleveland Cottage was opened to accommodate 40 children. These children had contact

with tuberculosis, most likely through one of their parents.

According to Brandl, “when unfriendly conditions” and “local opposition developed” the board of directors looked for a new location. Brandl likened this to contemporary issues facing Howell.

“So people weren’t comfortable with this type of setting in their neighborhood. How many of you can think of things that are going on today, it didn’t change a whole lot. ‘Not in my back yard’ was exactly what it was,” said Brandl.

Arthur Brisbane offered the board of directors a 170 acre farm located near Farmingdale, seven miles north of Lakewood. Strauss and the board accepted and opened the Preventorium on Preventorium Road.

The children were transferred to a small, remodeled farm house (for temporary use) on April 28, 1910. Opening day for the $150,000 Tuberculosis Preventorium For Children included then Governor Woodrow Wilson, the Bishop from Trenton and Marcus M. Marks, the president of the institution.

By 1914, there were 200 children from 120 different families living at the Preventorium. In 1915, a nursery was added to accommodate a dozen infants, called the “infantorium.” The infants stayed about one year before being relocated, adopted or fostered.

The Preventorium’s primary objectives were “mental invigoration of the children and the improvement of their physical condition and the stimulating effect of the open air school.”

Essentially get the children a lot of fresh air and exercise to help prevent tuberculosis. Later, with the innovation in antibiotic medicine, preventoriums became dated.

Brandl also described the different perceptions locals had to the Preventorium and tuberculosis.

“This was at that time when tuberculosis was so serious of a condition, something that people were very concerned about. But yet, ‘not in my back yard,’” said Brandl.

In November 1962, the name of the Preventorium was changed to Child Care Center. In 1969, the Preventorium closed its doors all the residents were placed in their own homes, foster homes, adopted or other facilities, which included the infamous Willowbrook.

In January 1970, Brandl’s husband Alex was the last worker out of the institution and his final responsibility was to burn the photographs, registries and records. He did not burn everything and Brandl presented a lot of material from the facility to the dozen or so in attendance at the library event.

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Editorial Time To Pause For The Wonder As the carol goes: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” That’s because so many of us get to come together and celebrate the holidays. We rush and rush, and then exhale in the moments we can pause and enjoy the company of our family and friends and share the traditions of the season, in all the wonderful ways they manifest.

You may be busy planning the gatherings in your home or your trips to family and friends’ homes, and to enjoy the magic that is created there. But this time of year offers so much for the community to come together, too.

Take a moment, and take part in those wonderful efforts.

Local organizations are busy hosting charitable drives for toys, food or coats, to be given to neighbors in need. The magic of the season is also found in these endeavors, as volunteers work to spread generosity far and wide. That too is an example of how this is the most wonderful time of the year.

And on your way to all those holiday chores, take a moment to pause and see the amazing displays for the holidays. Your neighbors have dressed up

their homes in lights, the town’s Christmas tree and menorah are lit, and everything seems to magically twinkle in the celebration of the season. It’s a wonder how it all comes together, and how the dark December evenings manage to shine with the spirit of the season.

But then there’s our favorite example of the magic of the season: the long list of holiday events held by towns, civic groups and others to spread holiday cheer. Whether the senior center is hosting a breakfast with Santa, or the high school chorus has its holiday performance, there is no shortage of ways to fill nearly every evening with events such as these.

That our local communities manage to put on such a bevy of activities in so short a season is nothing short of amazing.

Everything from Santa’s arrival, to historical looks at local traditions, to toy drives to big-name holiday performances are just some of the events. Looking for a holiday event to add to your calendar? Check out the pages of this newspaper here or online at micromediapubs.com.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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Letters To The Editor Tenure Lawsuit Is Bogus

Stop Pension Fees From Wall Street

Campbell Brown and her out-of-state special interest group is misleading New Jersey parents and residents about our public schools to advance their harmful political agenda. New Jersey’s seniority statute, which they seek to overturn by court order, provides an important protection to students and communities by keeping politics, and politicians, out of the decision-making process when layoffs are imposed on our public schools.

The lawsuit is premised on a lie that districts are prevented from dealing with teachers who are not willing or able to do their jobs effectively.

Tenure is difficult to obtain in New Jersey, so no teacher gets tenure without demonstrating an ability to do the job well.

Even more, the tenure law outlines a specific and fair process to remove a teacher who is ineffective at any time. What the law prevents is the sort of political interference that would be inevitable if administrators could be pressured to fire teachers without having to give a reason.

This lawsuit seeks to throw out that system of checks and balances and give unfettered freedom to fire excellent veteran teachers in favor of less experienced newer teachers who earn lower salaries.

Wendell Steinhauser NJEA President

If we eliminated Wall Street brokerage houses for pension fee transactions, we could save the over $1.3 billion paid toward the pension fund this year.

My proposal is to eliminate Wall Street brokerage houses and hire an in-house licensed broker for no more than $200,000 per year.

This year a $1.3 billion payment was made towards the pension fund and that equals two years savings eliminating Wall Street brokerage firm fees. The reason bi-partisan law makers remain silent on this issue is they are loyal to their Wall Street contributors and backers.

It is a web and they are all connected.

The borrowing and spending on the pension system has earned its reputation of being a bi-partisan slush fund.

I am unwilling to sell out the people of NJ for campaign donations so the benefit is not having conflicts to save them money Joseph Rudy Rullo Candidate for Governor Ocean County resident

Go After Bridgegate After the federal felony criminal convictions against Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly on charges related to the Bridgegate scandal, it is clear that these persons committed an unauthorized exercise of official functions and failed to perform duties required.

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Because of this, like Christie, they too can be subject to a complaint for indictable Official Misconduct under 2C:30-2, which may be filed in Fort Lee Municipal Court by any citizen.

The State and Federal systems are considered separate systems, so Double Jeopardy protections do not apply.

Is it wrong that I’m smiling, when I think of Bridget Anne Kelly participating in the “Puppies Behind Bars” program at Edna Mahn Correctional Facility? Or Bill Baroni working on a new edition of “Scared Straight!” for politicians at Eastern Jersey State Prison near Rahway?

Eric Hafner Toms River

Grieve And Move Forward Lately there seems to be a chasm of division growing across our Land. During this past election cycle I have seen Facebook posts and commentaries from my fellow Americans predicting that the politicians from one side or another would be the seeds of destruction for America. But the seeds of destruction won’t come from our politicians; they always seem to find a way to peacefully sit down at the bargaining table with the opposition once the elections are over.

Seeds of destruction can only be planted and rooted by we the people, if we let it.

In American politics we tend to have seasons where, through elections and policies, we move to the right, then to the left, then back to the right again, - and on and on it goes.

Our political diversity, and respecting that diversity, is our strength, it’s what makes America the greatest nation on earth – we need to learn to respect it and embrace it, and respect and embrace those who hold those differing views and stop vilifying them and those who champion their causes. If we fail to do that we fail to carry the patriotic American spirit in our hearts, and we even fail to truly represent Christ, or whatever

other spiritual model we claim to uphold.

I will always debate policy, but after every election cycle I have called the victor “My President” regardless of whether I loved or hated their policies. I have done that since I was a little boy over 55 years ago and I will continue to do that in the future. It is what I was taught by the example of all the veterans around me. It is what I was taught by that “Greatest of Generations” which came before me (they were and are the true patriots).

To be honest, I have hated “some” of the policies of the past eight years, as some of you may have hated the policies of the eight years that came before that, but we do need to respect our fellow Americans!

The results of an election can bring the joy of a marriage or the grief of a death, depending on what side you are on. It is understandable to grieve any perceived great loss.

But grieve and then move forward.

Those who can grow and mature enough to do that now are the current generation’s patriots. Those who can’t learn to do that are un-American in heart and deed. In our daily life we are surrounded by many brave veterans who are living that example now. The courageous men and women who bravely put their lives on the line for this nation that we hold so dear. They do not weigh out the policies of any current administration before taking up arms, before jumping out of planes, before sailing dangerous enemy seas, before marching through mosquito infested swamps, before trekking across the barren hot deserts, all while knowing that some of them may not return to the Land and people that they love. Let us follow their example and become a part of the healing and unity for the future of our great nation.

Please join with me now at this time in of our nation’s struggles, bowing our heads in prayer for healing and unity.

And let’s each commit ourselves to personally be an agent of that healing.

Rev. Peter W. Guilfoyle Jackson

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

From The Desk Of Freeholder Gerry P. Little OCEAN COUNTY – Before there was September 11, 2001, there was December 7, 1941 a date that defined not just a generation, but a nation.

Seventy-five years later we still remember President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s words, when he famously described the sneak attack on the United States as a “date which will live in infamy.”

And it has lived on – lived on for the many volunteers who rushed to recruiting off ices in the days and weeks following the attack.

Lived on for the families of those brave men and women who fought for freedom, and lived on for their descendants of those veterans these many decades later.

That long-ago Sunday morning began like any other on the sunny and serene Hawaiian Islands.

But the illusion of peace was shattered shortly before 8 am, when the first Japanese bombers and torpedo planes dropped their deadly cargo on the unprepared ships, naval yard and airfields at Pearl Harbor.

When it was over – just

hours later – 2,403 Americans lay dead.

The shock of Pearl Harbor was as great as the shock of the attack on the World Trade Center 60 years later. A nation that had been divided before the attack came together to defeat an enemy and preserve freedom in the world.

Most of the men who fought that morning are gone now, but their memory persists, and it must always persist.

We will never forget our veterans who fought in World War II and in so

many other wars before and since. Men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Seventy-five years ago the United States entered a conflict to end tyranny in the world. Today, our brave men a nd women are defending their nation from new threats to peace.

Like those first recruits who signed up in late 1941, today’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are volunteers.

From the Persian Gulf to North Korea, our United States military is prepared

to protect our interests, and the interests of our friends and allies around the globe.

We now have more than 5,300 troops in Iraq, fighting against the evil Islamic terrorists of ISIS. Our young men and women are also playing a vital role in suppressing tyranny in Syria.

Today’s military has a job to do, just as it did in the last weeks of 1941. And li ke thei r g randfathers and g reat-g randfathers before them, this generation of men and women i n u n ifor m will ret u r n

Freeholder Gerry P. Little victorious.

So, as the holiday season approaches, please join me both in remembering December 7, 1941 and in honoring today’s fighting men and women who remain in harm’s way so we and our families can be forever free.

Ocean County To Make Energy Upgrades OCEAN COUNTY – Having received approval from the state, Ocean County is poised to move forward with energy upgrades that could result in substantial annual savings.

“We recently were notified by the state Board of Public Utilities that it accepted and approved the county’s plan for energy upgrades,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds.

“With this approval we can begin to move forward with these upgrades.”

Ocean County will now seek approval on funding the upgrades from the state Division of Finance which is one of the final steps needed prior to implementing the upgrades.

Ocean County completed an energy audit in May submitting the information to the BPU for approval.

“This audit is very important to us as we look at ways to reduce costs and improve our energy efficiency,” Vicari said. “The audit comes with a number of beneficial suggestions that we will be considering for implementation.”

Under the program, Vicari said, costs for the improvements would be offset by incentives from the state

which could total up to $502,000.

And, he said, the money saved on energy could be reallocated to pay for additional energy upgrades. The audit’s recommendations could reap a self-f unding potential of $19.3 million which is more than $1.3 million more than the amount appropriated for the upgrades.

The energy audit was undertaken by Ocean County through a program administered by the BPU. “The audit was the result of an exhaustive examination of six facilities that receive a lot of traffic both from the public and with our employees,” Vicari said. “That is why they were chosen for this initial review.”

The six facilities include the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the parking garage all in downtown Toms River.

“These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet,” Vicari said. “They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million,” Vicari said.

“A proposed $955,000 reduction is a substantial decrease in our energy bills.”

With the approval from the BPU’s Office of Clean Energy, the County can move for ward with the recommended cost effective “self-funding” energy efficiency measures and facility upgrades that are designed to reduce operating expenses, save energy and reduce emissions.

“The improvements include upgrades to the lighting systems, automated controls for lighting, upgrades to existing heating and air conditioning systems and some building improvements,” Vicari said.

“The audit is an important step in the county’s ongoing efforts to conserve energy and to reap the benefits of renewable energy savings.”

A combination of different recommendations was made for each building reviewed.

For instance, the Ocean County Courthouse had the highest number–eight recommendations–including installation of LED lights, installation of an energy management system which would control the heating and air conditioning temperatures, replacement of the boiler, chiller and air handling units, variable frequency drive controls for the cooling tower to increase efficiency, installation of a fan cooling unit

controller and upgrading the domestic hot water heater.

“The audit listed at least five energy upgrade suggestions for the majority of the buildings reviewed,” Vicari said.

Michael Fiure, Director of the Ocean County Office of Management and Budget, said the BPU’s Clean Energy Program promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy.

“We began this process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures,” he said. “This audit provided the Board of Freeholders with various

energy alternatives that we can implement.”

“I applaud Freeholder Vicari for overseeing this energy upgrade program the County is embarking on,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety.

“As we look at our future building needs, the audit information will be a help in making certain decisions on our energy needs allowing us to meet environmental standards and our desire to be affordable.”

Over the course of several months, representatives from DCO Energy, Lawrenceville, visited each county location noted in the audit and did a complete review of the buildings.

“They looked at electric and natural gas usage, building architectural and engineering drawings, lighting systems, heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, roofs, windows, doorways, occupancy schedules and maintenance practices,” Vicari said.

Vicari said the County will review all measures presented for each facility along with funding opportunities made available by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

Vicari noted the County maintains about 135 buildings that house government services and programs.

“This audit was an important first step,” he said.

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Emmanuel Community Church December Events

BAYVILLE – Emmanuel Community Church in Bayville is gearing up for their Christmas Season. They will present their Christmas production, “O Night Divine Dawn of Love’s Pure Light” on December 11 at 10 a.m. The Adult and Children’s choir, dance team and bell ringers will be performing.

For the month of December, Emmanuel is doing an Advent series- “The Gifts of Christmas” HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PEACE. They

will be shared at the 10 a.m. service.

On December 24, Emmanuel will be observing Christmas Eve with a Candlelight service at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend this service filled with the Lord’s message and music. Nursery will be provided.

The Christmas Day service will be at 10 a.m. as also will be New Year’s Day service.

For more information, visit ECCBayville. org or contact the office at 732-269-5690.

The church is located at 331 Wheaton Ave.

Italian American Club Dates

BERKELEY – The next meeting of the Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian American Club will be on December 19 at noon at the club house in HC Berkley.

It’s the annual Christmas meeting and final meeting for 2016.

The first 2017 meeting will be March 20. The trip on March 24 will be to Sight & Sound to

see the presentation of “Jonah.”

Lunch at Shady Maples is included in the price of $105 per person.

For more information and tickets, contact President Joanna Russo at 732-299-1645.

The club will meet again on April 17. The April 22 trip to Medieval Times tickets are on sale for $72 per person by contacting Joanna Russo.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

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BERKELEY – Berkeley Township will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on January 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bayville First Aid Squad building, at the corner of Station Road and Route 9.

Only dogs and cats will be vaccinated.

Residents bring proof of prior rabies vac-

cination for a three year shot. If you don’t bring proof, a one year vaccination certificate will be issued.

To park, turn onto Station Road and park in the Berkeley Township Elementary School lot behind the First Aid Squad building.

Berkeley Township School District Parent-Teacher Conferences

BERKELEY – Parent-teacher conferences were held in all four schools in Berkeley Township School District on November 21 and 22. These conferences provided the par-

ents and teachers an opportunity to discuss the progress and needs of each student. They value the support and involvement of parents in their child’s educational journey.

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Berkeley Township School District Veterans Day

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–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District BERKELEY – Students in Berkeley Township School District celebrated Veterans Day in many ways. They honored our veterans by wearing patriotic colors or camouflage to school. Students also learned about the sacrifices our veterans made from several guest speakers.

Family Caregiver Support Program

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Social Services offers various programs to help residents.

Their family caregiver support program provides either residential maintenance or physical health services to individuals age 60 and over who need assistance with two or more

activities of daily living or have a cognitive impairment that requires supervision. An adult age 60 and over who is living with or caring for a child 18 or under is also eligible for services.

There are no income eligibility guidelines for these services.

For more information, call 732-349-1500.

Support Group For Survivors Of Suicide Loss

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. The meeting time is 1 p.m.

For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.

Central Regional BOE Thanked For Support

BERKELEY – Janet Bell, Associate Media Specialist, and Discovery Club Activity Advisor for Central Regional holds a plaque to the board during its November 17 meeting. The

plaque thanks the district for the support of the Discovery club. The club is planning to go to Disneyland next year and has a trip planned for Europe in June.

Narconon Arrowhead

NEW JERSEY – Narconon Arrowhead is here to help those addicted to drugs or alcohol.

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Animal Control In Berkeley

BERKELEY – The Animal Control Office now covers not only Berkeley Township, but Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Seaside Park and the Borough South Toms River.

Strays are picked up and brought to the Ocean County Animal Shelter in Manahawkin, 327 Hay Road.

Programs covered by the Berkeley Township Animal Control are Dog and Cat Licensing, Animal Census taking, and the Free Rabies Clinic offered twice a year to further address

the Township’s needs.

Berkeley Animal Control also works in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management in the event of natural disasters or emergencies to help you and your animals maintain safety and comfort in times of crisis.

Residents must address pet and animal concerns for domesticated or wildlife to Berkeley Animal Control at 732-797-1413, or in an emergency to Berkeley Township Police Department at 732-341-6600.

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.

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

Zumba At Mayo Park Center

BEACHWOOD – The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign presents Zumba at the Mayo Park Center with Tracy Morano, Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The class will be held January 2, 9, 16, and 23; February 6, 13, 20 and 27; and March 6, 13 and 20.

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The classes are for ages 13 and older. Anyone who is 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Bob Gleason of the American Historical Theater portrays the 16th president in The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln at 7 p.m. on January 19 at the John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave. The program covers Lincoln’s formative years, his courtship and marriage, the be-

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Library To Screen Documentary On The Impact Of Digital World

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will screen the documentary “Screenagers” in December. The documentary explores the vulnerable corners of family life, social media, video game and Internet addiction.

“Screenagers” reveals insights concerning the amount of time young people and adults spend on their respective devices. It also provides parents solutions on how young people can be empowered to best navigate the digital world.

The 68-minute documentary examines the impact of the time the average teen spends daily looking at screens not including homework. That total is a shocking 6.5 hours. The documentary also examines the way screen use is affecting concentration, development and family relationships. A discussion will follow the screening.

Bestselling author Dave Egger, who wrote the memoir “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” described the film saying it “is a very balanced, sympathetic and sane look at

Deck The Halls

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring Deck the Halls, an old fashioned cookie swap and holiday ornament making class on December 15.

The class will be held at the program room at Parks Administration in Toms River from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is open to persons ages 16 and older. The class has room for 10 participants.

They’ll be making holiday gift tags, ornaments and swapping our favorite cookies.

Participants should bring two dozen of their favorite cookies, along with the recipe. After crafting, guests will share refreshments.

All craft supplies will be provided.

To register, send a check for $10 per person, made payable to the County of Ocean. Mail the check to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number 321186-1E.

Laser Tag

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a new Laser Tag event.

Play unlimited Laser Tag in the 2-story hand painted aquarium themed arena at Bounce About, 1 South Main St. in South Toms River.

The cost to play is $12, by exact change or check.

The date is February 15, program # 4434664B, from 6 to 8 p.m.

To register, send a check for $2 registration fee made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

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Screenagers is deeply affecting, too.”

The documentary will be screened at the Plumsted Branch, 119 Evergreen Rd., at 6:30 p.m. on December 12.; Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Road., at 6:30 p.m. on December 13; and the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St., at 6:30 p.m. on December 14.

This free program is funded through a community collaboration involving the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Youth Services Commission, Ocean County Health Department, New Jersey Superior Court Probation Juvenile Supervision, Municipal Alliance Project, NJ Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Ocean County Library.

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Keeping The Family Healthy During The Holidays

NEW JERSEY – Family holiday customs include trimming trees, lighting candles, and making traditional foods and sweets everyone knows and loves. But, it is also a time of overindulgence. Today, with about one in three American kids and teens overweight or obese, it is more important than ever to make smart, heart healthy choices for the entire family.

“Seasonal fruits and vegetables can add color to your table and can make your traditional meals more nutritious,” said Dr. Marcus Williams, “half your plate should comprise of fruits and vegetables, while the other two quarters should be made up of whole grains and healthy proteins.”

The American Heart Association has tips to keep families and their meals healthy during holiday celebrations and keep stress at a minimum. With some healthy substitutes, family recipes can taste just as good when you try these simple tricks.

During baking, instead of butter, substitute equal parts cinnamon-flavored, no-sugar-added applesauce. Instead of sugar, use a lower-calorie sugar substitute. Instead of whole or heavy cream, substitute low-fat or skim milk. Instead of using only white flour, use half white and half whole-wheat flour.

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The American Heart Association recommends that healthy children, age 2 and older, participate in an hour of moderate to vigorous activity every day. Finding an activity that the entire family can participate in, such as a family walk, can become a healthy holiday tradition for the entire family. For every two hours of vigorous activity, adults can add one year to their life expectancy. So make sure to keep a scheduled time at the gym and take that family walk.

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the state seat. Len Connors would serve as mayor of Surf City through 2015. He announced for the 2015 General Election he would not seek another term. Francis Hodgson took over Connors’ seat after the longtime mayor decided not to run for another term at age 86.

In addition to these elected positions, Len Connors served many civic and charitable groups. He was a former director of the National Association of Coastal Mayors and served as a director for the United Way campaign.

He was a founders of Ocean County’s first Commission on handicapped persons.

In that role, Connors authored legislation, signed into law in 2005, that improved polling place accessibility for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

Also part of his state legacy, he wrote the law that permitted security officers at nuclear facilities to carry semi-automatic weapons, a law he authored after the September 11 attacks.

The 9th District Legislative Office issued a statement attesting to more of the state laws Len Connors had a powerful hand in authoring: “All certified nurse aides, personal care assistants and homemaker-home health aides are required to undergo criminal history record checks as a result of the law authored by him in 2000. His legislation, signed into law in 1995, brought about sweeping reforms by relieving local governments of onerous State mandates.”

Following Connors’ passing, his son a nd cu r rent Ni nt h Dist r ict Senator Christopher Connors made the following remarks: “Words cannot express adequately how profoundly saddened I am by the loss of my father, mentor and best friend. My father was a man of large stature, both physically but more importantly in the minds of those who knew him, who possessed a sharp intellect, a tireless work ethic, sound judgment and an unwavering sense of obligation to those who put their trust in him.

“At the same time, I take comfort in the knowledge that my father led a remarkable and fulfi lled life and left this world with absolutely no regrets. He was a tremendously successful businessman and highly effective public servant who earned the respect of almost all who knew him. My father will be terribly missed by those who knew him and he will be remembered for who he was: a great man.”

Ninth District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, who served with Senator Connors in the State Legislature, made the following remarks:

“Len Connors was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and statesman in every sense of the word. He was also a good friend and mentor whose advice I consistently sought and relied upon in light of his extensive experience and effectiveness in public service.

“Always, Len was guided by a moral compass that put people before politics.

He, therefore, never hesitated to cross party lines or disagree with his own party when it meant acting in the best interest of his constituents.

“By being straightforward and responsive, he was able to connect with and earn the trust of so many people. For these and a host of other compelling reasons, Len will always be held in the highest regard by those who had the privilege of knowing him.”

Ninth District Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove remarked on the time she served with Len Connors as a fellow mayor on Long Beach Island: “Consistently, Len Connors displayed incredible leadership in bringing people together for the common good. At his core, I always thought of Len as a small town mayor because he genuinely loved his community and believed very strongly that government worked best when it stayed close to the people.

“No constituent matter was ever too small for him to give his personal attention to because behind Len’s tough exterior was a very compassionate man, with a clear sense of right and wrong, who helped people in any way that he could.

These noble attributes rightfully earned Len the enduring respect of his colleagues and constituents.

“Unquestionably, Len leaves behind a tremendous legacy of service and kindness that we should all aspire to.”

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean issued the following statement: “Len Connors represented the very best of elective government. He was serious, no nonsense, and focused on delivering small, effective government. That he served for nearly 50 years as mayor and more than 25 years in the Legislature is a testament to the great admiration he earned from generations of constituents.

“I’ve had the honor to serve alongside Len’s son, Senator Chris Connors, and I know how proud he must have been to see Chris fi ll his shoes so completely.

“On behalf of the entire Senate Republican caucus, I would like to offer Chris and the entire Connors family our condolences for their tremendous loss.”

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato called for a moment of silence at the December 5 Berkeley Township council meeting.

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He also spoke of how well Len Connors had served Berkeley throughout the years, as the township is part of the 9 th district.

“He looked out for us, for Ocean County.

He was a champion,” Amato said, mentioning that the environment, senior citizens, clean water were among the causes he most remembers Len Connors for.

The Ocean County Freeholders released their own statement on Len Connors: “Sen. Connors passing is a great loss to Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “He was a man who cared about the people of this County. He would directly help people solve problems no matter how large or small. He did that on the County level, the state level and locally in Surf City as its Mayor for many decades.

“His own beloved town of Surf City was most important to him,” Kelly said. “He cared deeply for the residents there. We remember his family and his friends in our thoughts and prayers.”

Kelly said Connors crafted state and county legislation that has had a lasting positive effect on Ocean County residents.

“In 1978 he was among the founders of Ocean County’s fi rst Commission for Handicapped Persons. He also served on various County councils and Commissions,” Kelly said. “He will be remembered as a man who put Ocean County fi rst no matter what elected position he held. Here in Ocean County is where he felt most comfortable and could do the most good.”

He added he fought to protect the environmental resources of Ocean County including the Pinelands.

“He also supported legislation to end ocean dumping off the coast of New Jersey,” he said.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said a number of Connors’ bills benefitted seniors and veterans.

“It was Sen. Connors that sponsored the Senior Citizen Property Tax Freeze,” said Vicari, who serves as chairman of Ocean County Senior Services. “Len knew Ocean County well and he made certain the legislation he supported was beneficial. If it negatively impacted Ocean County he didn’t support it. He was a gentleman and a man of great integrity.”

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, served as Chief of Staff for Connors and the 9 th Legislative District from 1984 until 2003.

“Len would get to his legislative office early each morning and spend the morning and afternoon with his constituents,” Little said. “He had an open door policy.

Appointment or not, Len would spend time with everyone that came in and help them resolve whatever issue they may have had. He offered them a cup of coffee and give them the old ‘Connors Charm.’

“He truly put people fi rst and foremost,” Little said. “For Len, that’s what it was all about.”

Little recalled the standoff in the mid1980s when then Gov. Kean and the state

Department of Environmental Protection decided to place hundreds of barrels of radon contaminated soil in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area in Jackson Township.

“Sen. Connors along with then Assemblymen Chris Connors and Jeff Moran, myself and the former Mayor of Jackson Township stood in the path of a convoy of trucks from North Jersey and turned them away,” Little said. “I remember the conversation he had with Gov. Kean. Len told him – you do what you have to do and I’ll do what I have to do.”

Little said that in Trenton, Connors was a respected maverick and voted on legislation based upon its impact on Ocean County.

“His favorite saying was if it’s not good for Ocean County, it’s not good for New Jersey and he would oppose any bills that would not meet that standard,” Little said.

Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said Connors introduced him to Ocean County government and the two ran together for seats on the county freeholder board in 1979, the fi rst time Bartlett ran for county office.

Bartlett called Connors one of the most knowledgeable people he has ever met.

“Len had a real knack for just knowing the issues. It was innate,” Bartlett said.

He noted that Len was a gentleman and a statesman.

“He married his childhood sweetheart Lorraine and he was so very proud of his two sons,” Bartlett said. “Leonard T. Connors Jr. worked in law enforcement and his son Chris followed in his dad’s footsteps and is now state Senator in the 9 th Legislative District.”

Freeholder Little added that each Friday afternoon, Sen. Connors and his wife would enjoy a weekly food-shopping trip to the grocery store in Manahawkin.

“He was instantly recognizable and would hold court if you will with the citizens every week,” Little said. “People would go knowing Len would be there and he would keep them informed of what was going on around the state. That half hour trip would turn into a hour and half but he enjoyed it every time.”

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said Len was known for reading proposed legislation front to back.

“It’s often a criticism of elected officials at federal and state levels that they don’t read proposed bills in their entirety,” Haines said. “Len poured over legislation.

He analyzed what was prepared by the Senate staff. Sometimes the information was a half inch thick and he read it all.

“While he cared about how he voted on matters, he cared most about how he could help resolve problems for people whether with state agencies like motor vehicles, the DEP, human services or locally,” she said. “Serving his constituents in Ocean County was his priority.”

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The OCHD visits many of the adult villages to administer the shots; people aged 65 and older get a trivalent vaccine to protect against flu viruses that have been prevalent in the southern hemisphere.

The 2016-2017 inf luenza vaccine is made to protect against the most common of them, which are A/California; A/ Brisbane; and A/Hong Kong.

Those under the age of 65 get a quadrivalent flu vaccine that protects against fou r different vi r uses, which gives broader protection against circulating flu viruses.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that anyone over the age of six months get their flu shot.

In Ocean County, all children aged six months to five years who attend a licensed child care or preschool facility must be vaccinated by December 31.

These facilities are audited by the OCHD, and anyone who has not had their child vaccinated by the end of the year will receive a letter saying the child must be vaccinated or they will not be allowed to attend the program, Terjesen said.

“If you have flu-like symptoms, go to the doctor and get anti-viral medication and stay home,” Terjesen said.

You can’t get the f lu from a f lu shot, Terjesen said. “If you get the shot, and you get the flu that season, it will probably be a much milder form,” she said.

That’s true, said Dr. Philip Angelo of

The Berkeley Times, December 10, 2016, Page 15 Brick, a physician who has a family practice in Colts Neck.

The virus changes year-to-year and you can’t rely on past vaccinations to protect you, he said.

“Your antibodies wane over the year, so even if there was an exact match year to year, you’d need a booster. Also, it should be noted even in years where the vaccine does not match the circulating flu, the vaccine has been proven to still reduce disease burden and mortality,” Dr. Angelo said.

Some of his patients have said they got a flu shot that resulted in a cold afterwards.

“No, you just got a cold,” said Dr. Angelo. “The f lu shot does not protect you from a cold, but the common cold does not kill up to 30,000 people a year, which is the main reason why we vaccinate against the flu.”

And even if it doesn’t kill you, it will “knock you on your butt” for a week, which is the amount of –Photo courtesy OCHD time you need to stay out of work Dr. Andrew King, Ocean County Health Department, administers a flu shot during the flu anyway to keep from spreading it, shot clinic program in Ocean County. said Dr. Angelo.

“But even if you don’t mind missing not get the f lu, such as babies and the ten the flu or killed anybody by passing it on,” he said. work, staying at home shivering uncon- immunocompromised,” he said.

Dr. Angelo said he and his classmates The flu symptoms include fever, cough, trollably, or dying, getting the flu shot protects the population in general. If from medical school have been getting sore throat, headaches, chills, muscle enough people get their shots ‘herd im- the flu shot every year since they gradu- aches and fatigue.

The OCHD will continue to run flu clinics munity’ will kick in, arresting the spread ated 20 years ago.

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Protect Your Hearing Aids Just like your ears, your hearing technology is vulnerable to winter elements including wind, precipitation, and cold weather. Wearing a hat, scarf, or earmuffs helps protect your devices — including the batteries — from the elements. Removing the batteries at night and leaving the battery door open also help cut down on potential moisture and maintain battery life.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m willing to bet you have been sick in the past and experienced a runny nose and congestion, sneezing, fever/chills or body aches. All you can do is treat the symptoms and hope your immune system fights for you. FYI, taking antibiotics won’t help. Your immune system strength (not the germ itself ) directly inf luences how bad you feel and how long you suffer.

Vitamin D levels are lower during the winter months so it’s no coincidence that cold and f lu outbreaks happen during wintertime. Shockingly, even spending our summer days in a big city where tall buildings block the sun’s rays and lead to deficiencies of the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D is a media darling. Time Magazine even lists D among its ‘Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs.’ Despite the name, “vitamin D” behaves more like a hormone than a vitamin. In an American study of 198 healthy adults, researchers found that individuals with blood concentrations of 38 ng/ml or more of vitamin D enjoyed a two-fold reduction in the risk of catching cold, and were able to get back to work faster.

I recommend even higher levels, closer to 60 ng/ml.

Allow me to brief you on what may very well be vitamin D’s most exciting role yet. We all have both an adaptive and an innate immune system. The branch of our immune system that ‘remembers’ specific attackers so that it can mount a faster defense next time an encounter is made, is called the “adaptive” immune system.

Vitamin D helps our adaptive immune system by boosting our T cells, a type of white blood cell that patrols around our bodies like soldiers, ready to destroy any infected or cancerous cells they come across. Researchers in Denmark made a truly incredible connection. For T cells to be able to activate themselves and mount an attack, vitamin D must be present. Without adequate vitamin D, our T cells are like sleeping soldiers, virtually incapable of defending us. This research suggests that perhaps we can retrain your immune system to prevent it from being so reactive and hyper, translating to a lower risk for cold and f lu, and obviously fewer auto-immune assaults.

Ad e q u at e Vit a m i n D help s you r immune cells manufacture your own natural antibiotic-like substance called cathelicidin, which destroys all sorts of ‘bugs’ as they’re encountered. This activity supports your innate immune system. By the way, your innate system is your first line of defense against pathogens of all sorts so if you get sick a lot, this is the part of your immune system that you should focus on.

Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may lead to fatigue, weakness, bone or muscle pain, fractures, cracked teeth, ar rhy th mias, winter time depression and autoim mu ne f lare ups. Cer tain cancers are also associated with low D. In my humble opinion, Vitamin D3 is an affordable way to keep your immune system in tip-top shape, it’s easy to test levels and the supplement is sold pretty much everywhere.

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I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this. People either personally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed.

Throughout the healthcare world, of which I am very familiar, this is known as a “med error.” Although it does happen in hospitals and other places that healthcare is delivered, it is most common in your own home. People who take care of themselves often double up, skip, or substitute older medications. As you know by now, I am president of Preferred Home Health Care.

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2. Look for the following things: Your name (don’t laugh; it happens), the doctors’ names, the dosage and daily prescription.

3. Do not take your medication out of a bottle day by day. Instead prepare a week of medication. I prefer not to use a day and night box that is built as one. I do recommend that you color code two kits, one for day and one for night. Yellow or light blue works well for morning and a deeper color to represent night. For those who need to take medications more than twice a day, adjust the above by buying three or four individual set ups. It’s bulkier but safer.

For those who are on a limited budget, you can use egg cartons from the supermarket (not my favorite choice but it does work.)

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Take all the bottles and put them away so that you don’t accidentally reach into the bottle out of habit. This will prevent accidental double ups.

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ATTENTION! - Cavalier Senior Care CHHA Training Class starting January 10, 2017 to February 14, 2017. For information call 609-6078300. Employment opportunities upon completion and certification.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139.

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Items For Sale Guitars/Music - 4 Yamahas Different models. Epiphone Gibson black all with cases from $90 to $270.

Small base amp $65. All-acoustic Martin $1000. Excellent shape. Call Stormy 732-920-7482.

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Items For Sale Meyer Snow Plow - 8ft. blade. New condition. For GMC and Chevrolet. $2,000. 201-819-5398.

(52) Two 1999 Seadoo GTI Jetskis - With double trailer. Less then 50 hours use. $3,500. 908-910-9310. (t/n)

Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(52) Micromedia Publications is seeking a FULL TIME ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR/NEWS WRITER, with at least two or more year’s experience, to help manage seven of its community newspapers and high-traffic website in Ocean/Monmouth. The assistant news editor will answer directly to the news editor and GM, will be responsible for news gathering and reporting, writing stories for print and web, proofreading and copy editing. Excellent news judgment and communication skills are imperative.

The candidate must also be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Knowledge of Ocean and Monmouth County is required. In addition to working out of our Lakehurst office, the candidate must be able to attend municipal meetings and community events – some nights and after hours are required. Car and driver’s license A MUST. Local candidates preferred. Micromedia Publications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, vacation time and health benefits.

Please email a resume, writing samples and three professional references to Jason Allentoff, General Manager, jallentoff@micromediapubs.com.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Local Chef/Cook – From time to time for private family. Also person for cleaning, ironing and silver polishing. $13/hour. Point Pleasant area. 201-960-0222.

(50) 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) P/T Custodian - Needed for adult community clubhouse. Flexible hours. Year round. Complete application at: Crestwood Village II, Harmony Hall, 470 Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-350-5858. (1) Carpenters/Glaziers - Experience installing windows and doors. Clean drivers license. Call 732-919-0011 or jobs@gssindllc.com ATTN: Gary. (51) Caulkers - Needed for storefront company. Experience caulking windows.

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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.

(52) 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.

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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.

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

Free estimates.

(52) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Bonded and insured. Weekly,bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Let’s get your home ready for the holidays. Please call Donna at 732-232-7058 or 732-9148909. 20 years experience, reliable and professional. References available. (51) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) 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) Caregiver - RN 25 years in Ukraine plus 15 years U.S. eldercare experience. References. Live-in/out, or hourly. LVW (Manchester, NJ) owner resident. Call Lucy 732-657-1409, home. 732-833-3273, cell.

(44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates.

Very patient with slow learners.

I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer!

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) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(3) House Cleaning - I will clean home. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513.

(51) 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.

(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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Support Groups Available For Those Affected By Cancer

TOMS RIVER – No matter if a patient has just received a cancer diagnosis or finally finished treatment, sometimes they need a shoulder to lean on. The J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center offers a variety of free cancer support groups to provide patients with information on treatment and a safe environment to talk with their peers.

Lung Cancer Support Group Join others who have been affected by lung cancer in a supportive setting at the Resource & Meditation Library on the ground floor next to Outpatient Infusion at CMC. Conversation is led by an oncology social worker, and participants are encouraged to share their stories. This group meets the last Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3:30

p.m. For more information or to register, contact Tracie Barberi-Matthews, LCSW, at 732-557-8000, ext. 11303, or email tracie. barberi@rwjbh.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group This group offers women diagnosed with breast cancer an opportunity to actively participate in healing after a cancer diagnosis. The group meets the last Wednesday of

each month at 5 p.m. at the Radiation Oncology Department on the CMC Campus.

First time participants are invited to bring a loved one with them. For more information or to register, contact Tracie Barberi-Matthews, LCSW, at 732-557-8000, ext. 11303, or email tracie.barberi@rwjbh.org.

Caregiver’s Support Group & Individual Caregiver’s Counseling Support is available for caregivers providing care for loved ones at all stages of illness. This group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Riverwood 1 Building on the CMC Campus, or individual sessions may be scheduled.

For more information or to register, call 732-557-3273.

Nu-Voice Support Group Patients who have received a laryngectomy meet weekly to find peer support and advice on finding a new voice, as well as tips on how to cope post-surgery. This group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Riverwood 1 Building on the CMC Campus. For more information or to register, call 800-621-0096.

Prostate Cancer Support Group This meeting offers support, education and hope for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Participants can meet in a comfortable environment to share their stories, provide support for their peers and learn about how to make the most of their treatment. This group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Riverwood 1 Building on the CMC Campus. For more information or to register, call 800-621-0096.

Relaxation Support Group Patients can relieve some of the stress that comes with cancer diagnosis and treatment by interacting with peers and learning about the latest and most effective relaxation techniques at this support group, which meets every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Resource Room next to Outpatient Infusion on the CMC Campus. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Jusko at 732-557-8000, ext. 18692, or email Nancy.Jusko@rwjbh.org.

For questions or more information, contact The J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center at 732-557-8270.

Become A Tutor

OCEAN COUNTY – Just two hours a week of working with an adult student could change his or her life.

Literacy New Jersey needs volunteers to work as tutors, helping adults with reading, writing, speaking English, and math. Students and tutors meet at a location convenient to both, such as a local library. Location is determined by student and tutor.

The staff will guide volunteers through the necessary steps to become a tutor by providing 15 hours of training, matching volunteers with a student whose learning needs fit their abilities, and supporting them in working with their student.

For more information, contact the Ocean County office at 732-864-9646.

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New York Holiday Bus Trip

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the New York Holiday bus trip on December 14.

The bus will stop near Duffy Square for those who wish to buy “two for one” show tickets. Participants will be provided with a map and list of holiday activities. The bus will depart from the beach complex of Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. in Lakewood at 8 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The fee includes round trip transportation and gratuity.

To register, send a check for $35 per person, made payable to the County of Ocean.

Mail the check to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number AB0310.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program. To receive more information or a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

Bounce About Time

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a new “Bounce About Time” program. Children will have an hour of instruction, activities, story and craft.

Afterward, they will play on giant inflatables. The dates January 10, #443123-5B, February 7, #443123-5C, and March 7 #443123-5D.

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Annual New Year’s Eve Party

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

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of dECEMBER 10-December 16.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be prompted to work harder and more efficiently than usual in the week to come.

You tend to display confidence even if you do not possess the requisite skills or experience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Silence is golden but knowledge is platinum.

As this week unfolds gather information before you tackle new projects or tasks.

Just because something seems easy doesn’t mean it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The higher you climb the harder it is to cling to the ladder. Your ambitious nature may put you in a precarious position in the week ahead.

Be prepared for all possible contingencies.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may become serious about adding structure and organizing your financial affairs. Avoid beginning new projects, making major purchases or taking the initiative in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Work hard but don’t be hard hearted. As this week unfolds you may become more creative about achieving your ambitions but some influential people may find your actions callous and calculating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Before you lay down the law consider the consequences. It is said that if guns were outlawed, then outlaws would be the only people with guns. Think before issuing mandates in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diplomacy is the key to making your week ahead less challenging. Tensions can be easily soothed through a mere kind word or two.

Maintain a positive attitude and use good judgment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a good week to keep your money in your wallet and the credit card in the drawer.

Be businesslike and above reproach at the workplace. A partner may have some great ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It could be stressful to be successful in the week to come. There could be a domino effect that causes a crucial tile to fall if you overreact to criticism or a temporary family crisis.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick to safe, sound and conservative principles in the week to come. Don’t give your heart or money away impulsively. You can blind to facts or only hear what you want to hear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A penny saved is a penny that does not jeopardize your financial security. You might let your attraction to fads rule your head in the upcoming week. Avoid making impulsive purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you aim for fame you risk losing the game. In the week ahead you may get more than your fair share of attention or end up in the public eye, especially if you do something wrong.

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Take Away Holiday Hassles With A Quick Pot Of Chicken Soup

By Wolfgang Puck

CHICKEN SOUP WITH PARSNIPS, CARROTS, CELERY AND LEEKS Serves 8 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) skinless chicken thighs and legs 10 cups (2.5 L) good-quality canned low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed Freshly ground black pepper 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch (12mm) dice 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, quartered lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed under cold running water, and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces 2 tablespoons mixed chopped Italian parsley, fresh chervil leaves, and chives, for garnish 4 cups (1 L) cooked white rice or small egg noodles, optional

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, for garnish In a pressure cooker, combine the chicken, broth, salt and pepper to taste. Attach the lid and bring to full pressure; then, cook under pressure for 20 minutes.

Release the pressure. Remove the chicken thighs and legs, leaving the liquid in the pressure cooker, and set them aside on a plate or in a bowl to cool slightly.

Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, onion and leeks to the pressure cooker. Secure the lid, bring back to full pressure, then cook under pressure for 5 minutes.

When the chicken thighs and legs are just cool enough to handle, remove and discard the bones and any fat and cartilage. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. As soon as the vegetables are done, release the pressure, remove the lid, and stir the chicken pieces into the soup.

Taste the broth and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.

If you like, divide the rice or noodles among individual heated bowls or soup plates.

Ladle the soup into the bowls or plates. Garnish each serving with some of the mixed fresh herbs and the dill.

(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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