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December 10, 2016

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Tree Lighting With A Birthday Twist

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.

“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.

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–Photos courtesy Toms River Township The evening tree lighting featured much fanfare with caroling, magic and Santa’s arrival by firetruck, while earlier in the day Toms River students decorated the indoor tree as part of the township’s 250th anniversary theme.

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – It’s Christmas in Toms River, but it’s made special by the township’s 250th anniversary. The evening tree lighting featured much fanfare with caroling, magic and Santa’s arrival by

fi retruck, which carried over from earlier in the day, when a special ceremony with Toms River Regional helped kick off the anniversary events.

The Toms River 250th Anniversary Committee coordinated with Toms River

Regional Schools to decorate the indoor, Town Hall Christmas Tree with ornaments.

Among the attendees to the daytime event were Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, Council President Brian Kubiel, (Lighting - See Page 5)

–Photo courtesy OCHD Dr. Andrew King, Ocean County Health Department, administers a flu shot during the flu shot clinic program in Ocean County.

A Toms River Christmas 100 Years A�o

By J. Mark Mutter Toms River was a thriving community 100 years ago as it celebrated Christmas.

Village Churches The New Jersey Courier –the “pioneer newspaper of Ocean County” – reported Christmas in the Village of Toms River churches.

The Presbyterian Church – established in Toms River in 1852 – was “neatly decorated with greens and flags” and the Sunday school held two separate programs that included a play and singing.

The Methodist Church of Toms River, which first recorded a deed here in 1828,

held special music events both in the morning and evening. A box of candy and an orange were given to all children attending.

Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church held two masses – one in the morning and one at midnight. “Christmas is the only time in the year that the privilege is granted

to have mass at midnight,” it was reported.

The Baptist Church had a guest preacher who was well liked and the Sunday school held its “Christmas treat.”

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Local History Of A Tuberculosis Preventorium 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.

“When 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 full-scale language 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 tuberculosis 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,

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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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Then that evening, more festivities began with the annual lighting of the tree outside, decked in colorful twinkling lights. The event saw crowds enjoy caroling, a magician, treats and the arrival of Santa by firetruck to flip the switch on the tree. From there, Santa posed for photos with children.

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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 influenza 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 four different viruses, 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 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 flu 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 time you need to stay out of work anyway to keep from spreading it, said Dr. Angelo.

“But even if you don’t mind missing work, staying at home shivering uncontrollably, or dying, getting the flu shot protects the population in general. If enough people get their shots ‘herd immunity’ will kick in, arresting the spread of an epidemic from people who are not immunized, including people who must not get the flu, such as babies and the immunocompromised,” he said.

Dr. Angelo said he and his classmates from medical school have been getting the flu shot every year since they graduated 20 years ago.

“The only thing that’s happened to me and my classmates is none of us have gotten the flu or killed anybody by passing it on,” he said.

The flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.

The OCHD will continue to run flu clinics through January. For more information visit ochd.org.

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commercial hub one hundred years ago.

Joseph Grover and Son, located on Main Street, advertised Ford motor vehicles at $360 for a “touring car” and $345 for a “runabout.”

“Ford: Buy it because it’s a better car” read their advertising.

Grover and Son were also “House Furnishers” -- with a “large stock of china and glassware that’s most dainty, charming, useful. Prices on all our goods are as low as city stores.”

Two banks were located downtown. The First National Bank of Toms River, which opened in 1881, reported “capital surplus and undivided profits of $300,000,” in 1916.

The Ocean County Trust Company stockholders were to meet in January 1917 to vote to amend their corporate by-laws.

On Water Street, the A. A. Brant Lumber Co. said “the beauty about our coal -- is that it yields lots of heat.”

The Traco Theatre -- a downtown landmark -- had numerous holiday programs including a showing of “The Rink” starring Charlie Chaplin.

Dover Township In 1916 Outside of the downtown village, our community-then known as Dover Township – was still overwhelming rural.

“The fox hounds are enjoying the winter, and so are the fox hunters. There are apparently plenty of foxes.” Foxes were reported plentiful in the scrub oaks and pine barrens of the Township.

“The waning of the duck season is proving best. Some of the best bags were brought in from Barnegat Bay during the last week thanks to the stormy weather that kept the ducks and geese close to shore.”

But fishing in the bay was over by Christmastime. “The ice which covered the bay last week put an end to the fishing. It is unlawful to fish under the ice,” said the Courier in its last edition of 1916.

In Pleasant Plains, Miss Amalia was having a new barn built to replace one recently destroyed by fire. Over in Silverton, the Claytons were entertaining relatives.

It was the season of peace on earth, good will towards man in Toms River -- as it is now 100 years later.

Source: New Jersey Courier.

–J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Clerk and Historian, and Chairman of the Semiquicentennial Committee that is planning the Township 250th anniversary in 2017.

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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 per-

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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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From The Desk Of The Township Council –Ward 1 Councilwoman Maria L. Maruca

Maria L. Maruca TOMS R IVER – The 250th Anniversary Committee is moving forward with plans for our town’s 250th Anniversary celebration. Our birthday is June 24th, 2017.

The committee is made up of Toms River resident s who have beg u n

to meet and make plans for this milestone in our history. The Committee’s mission is to plan and coordinate a series of events, learning activities, social and cultural opportunities which will lead to an expanded awareness and appreciation by all of the rich 250 year history, life experience and growth of the Town.

The kickoff event for the 250th an niversar y was the annual Christmas tree

Help Celebrate Township’s 250th lighting on December 2 in the Town Hall Courtyard.

Sponsored by Downtown Tom s R ive r, t he eve nt i ncluded per for mances by the Donovan Catholic Chorus, Amazing V Magician, Jersey Coast Youth Bands and a reading of “Twas the Night before Christmas” by Mrs. Claus.

Santa arrives at 8 pm via fire truck and photos with Santa will be available.

Hot chocolate and cookies were sold to benefit Toms

River Fire Co. No. 1. This year’s event included a special 250th anniversary component. Students from Toms River schools decorated anniversary ornaments that were placed on the Christmas tree inside Town Hall for all residents and visitors to see.

We will also have our limited edition 250th ann ive r sa r y calend a r for sale for $5. The 13 month calendar from December 2016-December 2017 is

loa de d w it h h ist or ical photos of people and places and important dates in Toms River’s history.

As we enter 2017, the Com m it tee has pla ns for eve nt s a nd a c t iv ities throughout the year.

There are already plans in place for a rededication of ou r f i r st mu n icipa l park, Huddy Park, movies under the stars, outdoor murals, 250th exhibits, a birthday bash with cake and fireworks and a time

capsule.

As more plans are solidified, the Committee will be asking for support from the community. It is the hope of the Committee that private organizations and groups will take part in the community celebrations throughout the year.

If you have an idea on how to celebrate our past, let us k now and if you would like to help us in 2017, let us know. Let the 250th celebration begin!

From The Desk Of The Township Council –Councilman-at-Large George E. Wittmann

George E. Wittmann TOMS R I V ER – We are one step closer to the start of the federal Army Corps of Engineers dune and beach replenishment project.

The Army Corps received bids for the project, which they will review before a contract is awarded. The lowest bidder appears to be Weeks Marine Inc., a company based in Cranford, with a bid of $128.8 million. The project had been estimated to cost roughly $150 million.

The project will include the construction of 22 foot

One Step Closer To Dune Project

dunes and beaches between 100 and 300 feet long, and eight feet above sea level, depending on the location.

It also includes the planting of dune grass to vegetate the dune, accessible walkovers for beach access, fencing, stabilization mats and vehicle entrances. The project area will receive per iodic replenish ment projects over the course of

50 years to replace sand lost through normal erosion.

The project will cover 14 miles of coastline and will protect the communities of Bay Head, Berkeley, Brick, Lavallette, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Toms River. This is the last major stretch of beaches to go out to bid

for const r uction. Work is expected to begin this spring and last for nearly 500 days, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District.

Toms River and Ortley Beach were hit particularly hard by Superstorm Sandy. We lost more than $2 billion in ratables from the storm. The U.S. Army Cor ps’ dune and beach

replenish ment prog ram is critical to the protection of Toms River and its valuable resources from flooding from future tropical storms, hurricanes and nor’easters. Once completed, this project will not only benefit Toms River residents, our homes, businesses, and infrastructure, but all New Jersey residents.

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Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin Fight Use Of Gas Tax For Light Rail

NEW JERSEY – 10th District legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Dave Wolfe (all R-10) have introduced a bill that would exclude passenger and freight rail projects from being funded by proceeds from the re-

cent gas tax increase. “ We k now t hat New Jerseyans are already the most highly taxed people in the nation, which is why we voted no on raising the gas tax,” stated the 10th District legislators.

“As a promise to our constituents, we will fight to

ensure that the gas taxes paid by our constituents aren’t diverted to pork rail projects that only benefit Democrats’ districts.”

Currently, a portion of the revenue from the gas tax is appropriated for the New Jersey Rail Freight Assistance. Under their

new legislation, gas tax revenues shall not be used for these projects.

Senate Democrats have already announced plans to fund a billion dollar Bergen-Hudson Light Rail project with funding from the gas tax increase. They also have discussed paying

for an expensive Camden to Gloucester Light Rail project.

“Our commuters were falsely told that a gas tax increase was necessary to fund safe roads and bridges across the state,” the legislators added. “Now, after the tax hike has been

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enacted, the truth is coming out about how billions will be wasted on projects that have nothing to do with roads. Our legislation is a direct response to the lies our residents were told by Democrats who pushed the gas tax increase through.”

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Presbyterian Church Of Toms River Welcomes New Senior Pastor

TOMS RIVER – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River announced today the addition of The Reverend D. Robert (Robbie) Ytterberg as Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. He preached for the first time in this position the weekend of December 3 at the congregation’s four weekend services.

Ytterberg comes to Toms River having most recently served as Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Bridgeville, PA. He will be the 10th called senior pastor in the church’s 164-year history. He earned his Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

“Robbie comes to us with a wealth of experience and wisdom that will serve us

well at PCTR,” said Gary Lotano, Chair of the Pastoral Nominating Committee that called Pastor Ytterberg. “His previous ministry experiences at Bethany Presbyterian Church and others, give him unique qualifications to lead our congregation. We believe he, along with his wife Abby and their three children, are a wonderful addition to our church family.

We look forward to seeing our church grow and thrive under his leadership.”

Ytterberg joins the congregation at the start of the Advent season, a traditionally busy time in the life of the active Presbyterian Church (USA) church, which will offer special programming throughout the holiday season and five worship services on Christmas Eve. To view that schedule, visit pctr.org/ worship/christmas-worship-services.

Food Drive And Toys For Tots

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Police Department will be collecting food for local needy families.

Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the police department or at Borough Hall through December.

Items for Christmas will be collected.

Food items needed include: canned meats, chunky-styled canned soups; canned vegetables; baby cereal; powdered milk; jelly; peanut butter in plastic jars; bottled water; canned pasta and sauce; beef stew; canned fish; baby formula; canned potatoes;

canned fruit; pasta/noodles; packaged foods; rice; and tomato sauce.

The police are asking for nothing perishable, in glass, frozen, or expired.

They are also collecting new and unopened gifts for boys and girls ages 3 through 16. Gift cards for older children may also be purchased.

Wrapping paper, tape, gift tags and bows are also needed.

Both the police department and Borough Hall are located in the Wanamaker Municipal Complex.

The Honor Society Delivers Thanksgiving Meals

TOMS RIVER – High School South’s National Honor Society delivered fully cooked Thanksgiving meals to families in need in our school community. The students of the National Honor Society sold Gobble Grams (candy and messages for friends) for $2 each during homeroom in order to raise funds to purchase the dinners. This

year, they purchased the dinners from the Ohana Grill in Lavalette. The Ohana Grill is owned by Dana Costello, one of the business teachers at High School South and her husband James. The Ohana Grill prepared the dinners for minimal cost.

The NHS delivered 43 full dinners which fed more than 300 people.

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Ask A Librarian

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library now allows patrons to chat online or text librarians with questions.

Chat/text service is a quick way to get answers to brief, factual questions from trained Ocean County Library (OCL) staff in real-time. Sample questions include: “When does the Brick Branch close tonight?” “How tall is the Barnegat Lighthouse?” “What is the title of the new James Patterson book?”

Text questions no more than 140 characters to 732-943-1625.

Chat/text service is available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chat/text service is available to anyone with priority given to Ocean County residents. At this time, identification by ZIP code or library card number is not required.

Anyone with questions about their library account, fines owed or renewing items should call their local branch during regular business hours.

In-depth questions will be followed up via email or phone within two business days.

The Library staff does not have specialized training/knowledge of medical, legal, financial or statistical information. They do not interpret reference materials on those subjects, nor do they appraise books or artifacts. Library staff does not offer opinions or advice.

If the chat/text service is not available, call or visit the local branch during regular business hours or email questions to “Ask A Librarian” at question@theoceancountylibrary.org.

The web page can be found at connect. theoceancountylibrary.org/chat-online.

OC Sheriff’s Of�ice Toy Drive

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

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

The form can be found on co.ocean.nj.us/ OCsheriff/Mainpage.aspx.

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

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

For more information, visit co.ocean.nj.us/ OCsheriff/Mainpage.aspx.

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.

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. The events take place from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $10 per child. The event is open to children ages 3 to 5.

“When Radio Entertained People” Radio Show TOMS RIVER – The WREP Players will present “Holiday Broadcast 28,” a Golden Age of radio show reenactments, on December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch of the Ocean County Library, Mancini Hall.

Admission is free.

The Toms River Library is located at 101 Washington St.

To register, send a check 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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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-

ginnings of his abolitionist viewpoint, and his first, though not very successful, trip to Congress.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Newsletter has been published. The seasonal newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as

information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The newsletter is currently available at many park locations. To receive a newsletter, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks. org.

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Repertory Theatre Company Performs Comedy At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – The OCC Repertory Theatre Company will perform Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney, on December 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 woman), and takes a liking to her. He brings the dog back

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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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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

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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 the way

millions of teens are struggling with phones and games and technology in general. 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.

Registration is required. To register call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Holiday Shopping Babysitting

TOMS RIVER – Holiday shopping babysitting will be available on December 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. at From 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 732-286-2022.

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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.

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BEACHWOOD – The Safe Harbor Outreach Center is located at 600 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9). Along with a food pantry, it hosts several support and recovery groups. These groups include help for the separated and divorced (Divorce Care), for those grieving a death (Grief Share) and for people struggling with all types of addictions and compulsions (Checkpoint).

Narcotics Anonymous is a welcome addition at the center, and meets at the center three afternoons a week. Being a ministry of Shore Vineyard Church in Beachwood, the center is run solely on donations.

Therefore all services are provided free of charge.

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Watch Out for Noise Heading out for a hunting trip, a hockey game, or some snowblowing chores?

Don’t forget the hearing protection. More than 31 million Americans ages 6 to 69 have hearing loss related to noise, one of the most preventable causes. Well-fitting earplugs, headphones, or earmuffs help deaden excessively loud sounds and can even be customized to your ears.

Stay Warm and Dry Keeping chilly air and water off your ears is more than just a comfort issue.

Overexposure to severe cold, wind, or moisture could cause problems such as exostosis, an abnormal bone growth in the ear canal that can lead to blockage, infections, and hearing loss. Take cover with a hat and scarf or earmuffs in es-

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Beware of Ear Infections With cold and f lu season — as well as the customary cooler temps — comes the increased risk of ear infection for children and adults. Reducing the risk of f lu or cold helps curb the chance of getting an ear infection. Flu vaccine and handwashing can go a long way toward prevention, but be sure to seek medical attention if you experience an ear infection.

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.

If your winter f un includes outdoor activities or exposure to noise, extreme cold, or moisture, call us to learn more about custom hearing protection or accessories to protect your hearing aids such as an electronic dehumidifier.

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HeRe’s to youR HeALtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How To Make Your Immune System Fight For You

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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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.

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“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.

Stress can be at its highest level when you are trying to take care of the family, cook, clean and prepare for any guests.

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Take time to relax and get enough sleep.

Getting enough sleep can impact heart health. The American Heart Association recommends adults get six to eight hours of sleep per night. Over the holidays, get into bed early to give enough time to wind down after the day and to fall asleep faster and more soundly. Also, a recent sleep study of teenagers found that greater variability in day-to-day sleep habits was associated with higher calories consumed throughout the day. So try and keep a child’s scheduled bedtime the same when possible.

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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.

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TOMS RIVER – Northern Ocean Habitat will go to Guatemala on February 11 through 19 to build and repair homes. Guatemala is its Habitat “tithe” partner; they’ve helped fund 28 simple, decent homes for Guatemalan families in the past 15 years.

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(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.

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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.

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

Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) 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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32 Pond gunk 33 Prefix with footprint 34 Pulls down 37 Winter pick-meup?

40 Innocents 44 Mite-sized 45 “Tut-tut!”

46 Actress Tyler 47 Important stretches 50 Beef cut 51 Maple syrup source 52 Influential teams 57 Louisville Slugger wood 58 Comfy footwear 59 Jewish scholar 63 Swindle 65 April golf tournament, four of whose winners appear in 17-, 24-, 40- and 52-Across 68 Movie plantation 69 Sea-born jewelry material 70 “Right now!”

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3 Onetime Palin collaborator 4 Feathers one’s nest, in a way 5 Full of: Suff.

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When You Find Your Medicine You Take What You Can Get Dear Readers As you know my usual format is to pick and choose from my inbox and bring to you letters that I think will be most interesting. This week I will deviate from my norm by generalizing. I receive so much mail regarding the following, I feel that I am answering many letters at once.

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 incor rect 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. One of the rules in home healthcare is that a registered nurse must prepare medication. Most people, however, do not need a nurse to pour their medication.

Here are a few tips to help prevent any problems for those who are taking their medications by themselves.

1. Line up every medication that you should be taking.

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 yo u r m e d i c a tion 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.)

If you can, have someone in the house review what you have done. Once again, an RN would be great, but not always practical.

I like setting up medication on Sundays if possible.

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.

Prepare a list, and keep it on your person or somewhere visible should an emergency occur.

Stay safe and healthy.

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Monmouth Medical December Classes

OCEAN COUNTY – Monmouth Medical Center is offering different classes throughout the month of December at various locations.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, December 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. The Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Cent e r, Sout he r n Ca mpu s present s “S.A.D”, a discussion on seasonal affective disorder. As the days become shorter, explore the causes, symptoms and treatment of seasonal depression.

Refreshments will be provided. Program takes place at the Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch, located at 301 Lexington Ave. The program is free and registration is required by calling 732-363-1435.

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December 15, 22, 29 and January 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to manage diabetes by attending this four-session diabetes education program focusing on diet, nutrition, glucose monitoring, medications, meal plans, prevention and treatment of diabetes complications, dining out and benefits of exercise. This program is taught by a registered nurse and a registered dietician/certified diabetes educator. This education program takes place at the Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, located at 198 Prospect St., Lakewood. Attendees will need a doctor’s prescription and will be billed to Medicare or your insurance carrier.

For more information or to register call 732-923-5025.

Philadelphia Flower Show & History Tour

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on March 10. The theme of the Flower Show is Holland.

The bus will depart from the Ocean County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions.

The bus will retur n to Lakewood at approximately 6:30 p.m. Participants will receive a map of the area, and will

be dropped off in the Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person, made payable to: County of Ocean and mail to Ocean County Pa r k s & Re c r e at ion , 1198 Ba nd on Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only.

The approximate fee for the f lower show is $28.

Note program #F32017. Visit the website at oceancountyparks.org for more information.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination in the workplace and applies to all employers in New Jersey with one or more employees. In 2014 the LAD was amended to include the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Before this amendment, pregnancy discrimination was not specifically prohibited by the LAD. A pregnant woman had to allege sex discrimination or disability discrimination if the pregnant woman had medical complications.

A pregnant woman is not always disabled. In fact, many women work up until the month or day they leave to deliver a child. An employer may force a pregnant employee to leave the job earlier than she wanted to. This is actionable. Many women today choose to save all of their leave under the state and federal leave laws for after the child is born in order to have sufficient time for bonding.

The pregnancy amendment specifically added pregnancy as a protected class under law.

Additionally, even a woman who has no disability or health concerns with a pregnancy, is now entitled to reasonable accommodation. Accommodations for pregnant women might include temporary reassignment, altering of job responsibilities or even extra breaks to use the bathroom. The law also prohibits retaliation against a woman for asking for accommodations. As with disability law, the accommodations must be “reasonable”, not unduly burdensome. A good faith, interactive process is required. The request for accommodation should be supported by a note from a physician.

Accommodations identified in the amendment include bathroom and water breaks, assistance with manual labor, job restructuring, temporary transfers to less strenuous assignments and modified work schedules. The pregnancy amendments do not provide a leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation for a normal pregnancy.

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By Robert C. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates You have put it off as long as you could, but now the day of has arrived. It is time to see your attorney about preparing a new will and other estate planning documents. As the day draws near, you ask yourself, what should I bring to the meeting? How long will it take?

What should I expect? How soon will I be able to actually sign my new documents?

In our office we make an initial interview for one of our attorneys to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs. The initial interview takes about one hour. After the initial interview, we will then prepare the documents necessary to carry out your estate plan and mail those documents to you for your review. This usually takes two weeks after the interview. Of course, the time frames vary by the complexity of the documents and whether there is an emergent need. This is the time for you to make sure the documents say what you want and that the names of the person in the documents are correct. If any changes are needed or there is anything in the documents which you do not understand, you should call the attorney’s office. Usually at this point the date for the signing is confirmed. On the date of signing, you will come to our office to sign the documents. The actual signing should take less than 30 minutes.

What should you bring to the initial interview?

You should bring any existing estate planning documents you have and the names and addresses of those people who will be named in your documents. If you wish to leave money to a charity, please provide information from that charity showing its correct name and address.

In addition, you should bring enough of your financial information so that the attorney can determine your financial net worth. This will help the attorney to determine whether you will

have any death tax issues, as well as having an idea of how your assets should be distributed.

It is not necessary to bring along every financial statement that you have. Rather, having knowledge of each financial account (such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, mutual funds, etc.), the name on the account and the amount in the account is sufficient. For real estate, you should know its current value as well as the outstanding mortgage balance, if any. For insurance policies, you should know the amount of the policy and the names of the beneficiaries.

Prior to the initial interview, you should consider how you would want your assets distributed upon your passing. In most cases it will probably be to your spouse, if one exists, and then to your children and their children. You should take into consideration the possibility that one of the persons named in your will may pass away before you. You should also consider whether you wish to make gifts of personal items or money to specific persons.

You should consider who you would want to be the executor of you will. If you have children under the age of 18, you will want to consider who you will name as guardian to take care of them until they reach 18 and who you want as trustee to take handle the assets until they are old enough to handle it themselves.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main St., Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.

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PRINCETON – Give something that means something this holiday season and help the American Red Cross bring hope to people in some of their darkest hours.

Donations to the annual Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign support someone who has lost everything in a disaster, a hospital patient who needs blood, or a military family facing an emergency.

Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to someone in need in this country.

“Please help us continue to help those in need by making a financial donation now during our annual Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign,” said Ana Montero, regional CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “The campaign offers

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The Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign offers a way to donate gifts that uniquely give back while supporting the organization’s mission. Donors can give symbolic gifts, within a wide range of budgets, in honor of a loved one, colleague or client.

A donation of $25 can provide blankets—as well as warmth and a sense of security—for five people staying in emergency shelters, while a $75 contribution can show our heroes and veterans that people care by providing military comfort kits to 30 service members.

A $30 gift can provide hot meals for

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A financial contribution of $100 can educate families and vaccinate 100 children against measles and rubella—while a $500 gift can vaccinate an entire village.

These are a few of the most popular items from the Red Cross Holiday Giving effort. In addition to the free electronic or greeting cards, donors who contribute more than $125 will receive a Red Cross thank you gift while supplies last.

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The Goddard School of Route 70, Toms River The Goddard School of Route 70 in Toms River is at the cornerstone of providing excellent care for children, infant through 12 years old.

The school is owned and operated

by MBA graduate, Alisa Khaitan and Educational Director, Lauren Pfluger, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.

The welcoming facility address the needs of families who are looking to develop their children’s early education, or simply have top-notch supervision and activities for a preschool. Murals adorn the walls, fun activities bustle from each room, and caring staff help students and families.

Alisa said, “What differentiates The Goddard School on Route 70 from other preschools is the strong emphasis on creative, inclusive activities as well as learning through play”.

“We have had outdoor fun, invited firefighters for demonstrations, had special concerts and also just have a wide variety of unique activities and themes,” Alisa said. “We really make it fun, and playful, but it’s all a way of learning.”

For example, in February the students gear up for lots of fun Valentine’s activities. But check out the daily calendar and you’ll see there’s a theme or fun activity for nearly every day of the week; whether it’s a Winter Wonderland, Pajama Day or Jackson Pollock Day. Recently, the students held a winter holiday concert at a local elementary school. Family and friends were invited to see the performance.

The school also emphasizes other community interaction, such as charitable endeavors including their annual food drive and Hop-A-Thon for Easter Seals.

One of the things that makes our school stick out from our competitors is our model. We have both owner, Alisa Khaitan and Educational Director, Lauren Pfluger, onsite working together almost every day.

“The difference here is that you can see us. Find us. We are here to help all the time,” Ms. Alisa said.

This also means teachers as well as administrators really get to know each student as well as his or her family.

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River is located near Whitesville Road and across from Wendy’s, near the Toms River/ Manchester border. Many families from the towns of Toms River, Manchester, Lakewood and the Military Base use this Goddard location. It is also a pickup and drop-off bussing location for Toms River and Manchester Elementary schools, providing both before and after care for the older students.

Parents can drop off their children at Goddard for supervision and instruction before school, and Goddard does the same for families after school, for children up to age 12 years old. Goddard on Route 70, Toms River now offers transportation to and from Joseph A. Citta, North Dover, Manchester,Ridgeway and Whiting Elementary Schools. The Goddard School on Route 70 can accommodate before and after care programs, public school closings and early dismissals. This is one of many services offered at the Route 70 Goddard School.

The school has an Infant Program, Toddler Program, Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and School Age Programs as well as a robust camp program, including class trips, onsite visitors and an educational component.

The infant program has trained staff looking over your child to provide bottle times, nap times, play time and more. All programs are customized to your child’s progress, needs and age. Schedule a tour today to experience a day in the life of your infant. The Infant Program guides your baby’s early experiences toward a lifelong love of learning. Teachers spend lots of

–Photos by Micromedia Publications Alisa (right), onsite owner of the Route 70 Toms River Goddard School, works daily with Lauren, the school educational director, to provide quality education and service to families enrolled in the school’s many programs. time cuddling and talking to your baby to instill trust and provide a healthy early learning environment for movement, exploration and communication.

The play area in the infant room is filled with toys and books that help your baby develop at his or her own pace. Teachers sing songs and read stories to encourage language acquisition. They also pass balls and play games to develop motor skills. The teachers also work with the parents to ensure a balance of home and school. Together they develop the child’s daily schedule including nap times, play times and bottle times.

As part of the Infant Program, the First Steps classroom helps the child transition from Infant to Toddler as the budding explorers learn new vocabulary and self-help skills.

Each of the programs, for toddlers through school age, focus on that stage in development. Whether math, reading, science, art, theater, motor skills, social development or critical reasoning. The Goddard School provides a perfect backdrop for educational success and flourishing students.

“This is the amazing educational experience that Goddard is known for,” said Ms. Lauren.

The programs’ accreditations and certifications include AdvancED Accreditation and Middle States Corporate Accreditation.

Tours are available anytime as well as “Walk in Wednesdays,” from 8

a.m. to 5 p.m. Plan to stop by and ask Ms. Alisa and Ms. Lauren any questions while taking a tour of the school and seeing some exciting, educational activities.

The Goddard School is located at

255 Route 70, Toms River 08755.

Call 732-363-5530 or visit the school’s website at goddardschool. com/nj-ny/toms-river-crescentroad-nj/ for more information on enrollment options.

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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

‘Tis the season to feel stressed out.

At least, that’s how too many people feel about December. Suddenly, there are too many gifts to buy, too many parties to plan and cook for, too many cookies to bake, too many errands to run, too much food to eat. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention: too many pounds to gain.

Yes, the holiday season can be, and most often is, a joyous time. But, if you aren’t careful, the month’s demands can sometimes take their toll. That’s why I always try to plan regular breaks during the coming month for quiet family time and exercise. I also like to make sure that I include some simple, home-style dinners that are not only comforting but also light and healthy.

For me, one of the smartest comfort foods of all is chicken soup. Just sipping it spoonful by spoonful causes you to slow down, reflect, get back in touch with what’s important and let needless distractions fall away. Like all good food, it also draws the family together.

And chicken soup really does nourish the body, especially when you make it the healthy way I do, using low-sodium broth, skinless chicken pieces and lots of vegetables.

But, you might be wondering, how is it possible to make chicken soup during this busy time of year when the best versions rely on slow simmering?

Fortunately, the answer can be found in many kitchens, or can be purchased inexpensively as an early holiday gift: the electric pressure cooker.

Pressure cookers are perfect for making great chicken soup. In fact, many professional kitchens rely on them nowadays for making stock. Cooking under pressure reduces from hours to minutes the time it takes to coax maximum flavor from soup ingredients. And there’s another bonus: The pressure also prevents the formation of froth and other impurities that sometimes cloud soups. So you’ll get rich-tasting, crystal-clear results.

I like to prepare my pressure cooker chicken soup in two stages. First, I cook the chicken in good-quality canned low-sodium broth, simultaneously enhancing the taste of meat and broth.

Then, after releasing pressure following manufacturer’s instructions, I remove the chicken and let it cool slightly so I can bone and cut it up while I quickly pressure-cook the vegetables for the brief time it takes them to turn tender.

All that remains is to adjust seasonings to taste and serve the soup. If you like, you can add some cooked rice or noo-

dles to make it a meal in a bowl.

You’ll be amazed by the results. And I predict you’ll fi nd that this easy soup helps you stay happier and healthier throughout the festive season.

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 (12-mm) dice 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch (12mm) dice 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch (12mm) 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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