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Jackson Welcomes Toyland

–Photo courtesy Jackson Township JACKSON – The Jackson Township Senior Center turned itself into “Toyland” for a special program December 3 and 4 for residents. The two-day festivities featured crafts, a bake sale and refreshments. The next township-sponsored holiday event is the Menorah Lighting Ceremony, 4:30 to 6 p.m. December 29.

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No Playground, No Problem

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The retention basin of Cassville Estates.

The developer was required to build it as well as a playground, but plans are now amended.

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The request was likely a first in Jackson according to officials. The kids won’t be getting a playground, and everyone seemed okay with that.

Cassville Estates off Route 571 on Aidan Lane was approved back in 2004 and over the years has about 28 homes, the last of which was built around 2014. The original plans called for a retention basin, which was constructed, and a playground, which was not.

The engineering firm that had the application, PDS, requested that the planning board allow the plans to be amended to take out the playground.

Ian Borden, president of PDS, said an (Playground - See Page 5)

A Day That Will Live In Infamy

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – A local WWII veteran was honored, and was also a guest speaker during a ceremony held on the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Lakewood resident, Jim DiPiazza, 91, who served in the Pacific theater during the war, was presented with a proclamation

by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari that called the December 7, 1941 attack “a defining moment in the history of the United States.”

During a two-wave, two-hour attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese warplanes, which began at 7:55 a.m. on a Sunday, over 2,400 people were killed, another 1,000 were

wounded, 21 American ships were sunk or damaged, and 300 airplanes were damaged or destroyed, most of which were still on the ground.

Nearly half of the casualties were on the naval battleship USS Arizona, which was hit four times by Japanese bombers and eventually sank. The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan.

Before introducing DiPiazza, Head Reference Librarian Elizabeth Cronin said that “commemoration requires remembrance,” and that many who were there during the (Veteran - See Page 4)

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By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The school district is getting its own “Fame,” suburban style.

A fine arts academy, housed at both Jackson Memorial and Liberty high schools, will welcome its fi rst freshman class in September. This specialized academy will join the four Jackson already sponsors: Air Force JROTC; Digital Media; STEM; and Jackson Academy of Business.

The district has been percolating this idea for two years, under the suggestion of superintendent of school Dr. Stephen Genco.

Assistant superintendent Nicole Pormilli called it a “school within a school, a small environment in a larger environment.”

The school, which does not have an official name as of press time, will have what the professionals called “strands”: instrument/ vocal music, theater/drama, art/graphics, and dance. This year’s eighth-graders interested in a specialized curriculum will have a chance to apply and audition for a spot in one of those four strands. They’ll still be required to take core academic subjects.

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attack are “fading from living memory.”

A group called Pearl Harbor Survivors Society officially disbanded in December 2011 since there too few survivors left to keep the organization running, Cronin said.

The Society transferred their assets to the nonprofit Pacific Historic Parks to fund educational programs focused on the attack and the lasting effects it had on the United States’ growth, development and military, she said.

According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, only 620,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII were alive in 2016. On average, 372 WWII veterans die every day.

DiPiazza told about two dozen audience members gathered in the Wheeler Room of the Toms River Library that he was just 17 when he joined the Marine Corps after hearing about a medal of honor recipient, WWII hero John Basilone.

“I forgot about the war until now, I never talked about the war to my four

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kids,” said DiPiazza, who was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife of 67 years, Mary, and by his daughter and son-in-law.

In the early days of the war, he was one 200 who took a radio code operator test; only 20 passed, including DiPiazza.

As a radio operator, DiPiazza worked behind the lines, spending time in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Guam and China.

“We communicated with spy planes to find out where the Japanese were, from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands,” said DiPiazza, who served in the Marine Corps for nearly four years, most of it overseas.

He said his memory is starting to fade, but he recalled the full names of his three buddies who all served together.

One audience member asked what he and his fellow Marines thought about General Douglas MacArthur, who played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during the war.

“We didn’t like him; he was a hero to other people but not to the Marine Corps,” DiPiazza said.

Toms River Reference Librarian Panchapagesan “Bud” Bharathan knows DiPiazza from his Lakewood neighborhood and suggested him as a speaker for the Pearl Harbor ceremony.

“What happened to him is personal, he’s a unique person,” said Bharathan. “We should honor all the veterans,” he added.

The Ocean County Library has a database on Pearl Harbor that can be accessed from any computer by using a library card, Cronin said.

Access Video on Demand contains over 350 video segments related to Pearl Harbor, including documentaries from A&E, The History Channel and much more.

For mor e i n for m at ion , v i sit theoceancountylibrary.org/researchinfo.

Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter

JACKSON – The following was an incident that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, except in specific circumstances, arrest and complaint information filed with the court is public information and names of those charged may be released.

Burglary/Theft/Criminal Mischief: On December 2 at 1:48 p.m., Police Officers Sean Greenberger took a report from a realtor that a home for sale on West Fish Road had the copper water lines cut out of the basement.

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ordinance that required playgrounds with new construction was struck down in 2009. With that requirement removed, he asked the planning board to allow PDS to amend those plans to take out the proposed playground.

It’s possibly the first time an applicant came back and asked to amend plans because an ordinance was struck down, officials said.

Planning board chairman Robert Hudak asked if residents had been notified of the proposed change. Legally, only those residents within 200 feet of the proposed playground must be notified; however, his company went beyond those requirements and sent separate certified mailings to each home in the Estates.

Only one resident approached the board, but his concern was not about a lack of playground but rather, could anything else be built where the playground and retention basin are. All officials agreed that nothing would be built in its place.

The change in plans will also not negatively impact property values, a question Hudak

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The model, developed by professionals within the district, is based on research and visits to other top academies.

Director of curriculum Theresa Licitra emphasized that the approach will “develop the whole child.”

While the academy will seek to cultivate in students an appreciation they already possess in their chosen art, the curriculum will meet the usual state requirements but give students a chance to work with professional artists in the field and in the classroom.

Officials projected the first-year budget as $183,000. They said they will look in house to fill needs first.

Middle schoolers will have a visit about the academy on December 12. Applications will be due January 31. Auditions and interviews will take place in February. Accepted students will have letters in hand by March 10.

There is no set number of students each high school will accept into the program, Genco said. The first year of every acad-

The Jackson Times, December 17, 2016, Page 5 raised. Homeowners were also not charged for a playground they will never get.

Planner Ernest Peters told the board that new construction that offers “tot lots” attracts homebuyers with small children. The lots are great for the first 10 years, but as the children age out of swings and slides, the playgrounds often fall into disrepair and the tot lots attract teens who aren’t there for the rides.

“When you can walk to it with your stroller, it’s a positive. Twenty years later, falling apart, it’s a negative,” Peters said.

Planning board council designee Kenneth Bressi said he doesn’t favor playgrounds by retention basins. The plans called for the playground to be next to that basin.

Borden said allowing him to skip the playground would also save taxpayers money.

The on which playgrounds and retention basins are built is deeded back to the town. It’s up to Jackson Township to maintain those.

The Jackson Times reached out to officials, asking about the number of playgrounds and retention basins the township maintains and at what cost. Officials did not respond by press time.

The planning board allowed PDS to drop the playground from its plans.

emy started with a small class, he said, but anticipates a larger first-year class at the fine arts academy simply due to the range of subjects offered.

While no exact academic standards have been set, Genco said the interview and acceptance process works well in making sure the students who have a passion for the subject are the ones in the program.

Board member Vicki Grasso praised the academy and the district in general, saying she doesn’t know of any other school in NJ that offers five academies in house.

“The key to this transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions.”

So said Ken Robinson, who gave the famous TED Talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” The quote is from “The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything.” He was quoted by Pormilli and Licitra.

Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders Meeting Schedule

OCEA N COU NT Y – Reg ula rly scheduled board meetings are held in the Freeholder Board Meeting Room #119, first f loor of the Administration Building at 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River on Wednesdays (unless otherwise indicated) at 4 p.m.

Policy meetings shall be held immediately following the regular reetings of the Board of Freeholders, (if circumstances warrant such meeting and

time permits) in room 304, third f loor of the Administration Building at 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River.

Pre -board meeti ngs are reg ularly scheduled and held according to the pre-board meeting schedule in room 304, Administration Building at 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River at 4 p.m.

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Editorial Give Volunteering A Chance A lot of people want to make their community a better place to live, but few know how to go about doing it. The dilemma is an easy one to solve. If you want to make your community a better place to live, volunteer for something. Anything. Just give your time.

As much as elected officials matter, there may be no group of citizens who have an impact on a community more than its volunteers. Whether it’s in public or civic life, for nonprofit groups or the township, in many ways volunteers make the world go ‘round.

These are people who give up their own time for others.

These are folks who give of themselves so others may enjoy their lives just a little more. They clean up roads and help in hospitals; they work with local children and run group fundraisers; they sit on township committees and work with the elderly; and on and on and on.

Volunteers deserve great praise for what they give to the community, helping a number of causes and groups, which in turn help out friends and neighbors in

ways big and small.

Probably the best-known volunteers are the area’s volunteer first aid squads and fire departments. And that is where the pluses of volunteerism, and the negatives of declining volunteers in the area, are best shown.

Towns throughout the area are experiencing an unusual problem: As their population grows by leaps and bounds, the number of people willing to volunteer for local first aid squads and fire departments has diminished.

Not only has this trend caused problems for communities trying to provide the best emergency services possible, it has also cost towns money as they move toward professional services. While this trend is expected, it’s too bad.

Volunteers have always made for a better, closer community.

If you have some time to give, even just a few hours a week or on weekends, we urge you to consider giving some of that time to a local civic group, charitable organization or emergency service squad. You, and your neighbors, will be glad you did.

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Letters To The Editor Cop Killer Must Be Returned

Arctic Drilling Too Risky

With the recent death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, there has never been a bet ter t i me for the Un ited St ates gover nment to demand the return of convicted cop k il le r JoA n ne Che simard.

For t y-th ree years after she executed a New Jersey State Trooper in cold blood, Chesi ma rd remains free, a “guest” of C u b a’s t o t a l it a r i a n regime.

President Obama, while clai m i ng he wa nted to improve relations with Cuba, has made no effort to jail Chesimard.

I now cal l on P re sident-elect Donald Trump to insist that any further nor m al i z at ion of relat ions bet ween ou r t wo nat ion s mu st h i nge on Chesimard’s immediate return.

I n M ay 1973 C he sima rd , the f i rst woma n to ever make the FBI’s Most wanted ter ror ists list, shot Trooper Werner Foerster in the head on the cold pavement of the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping from prison in 1979, she surfaced in Cuba, where she is hailed as a revolutionary hero.

The message from law enforcement and from all law-abiding citizens is clear: no more talks with Cuba until Chesimard is brought home in chains.

Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County Freeholder

As Chairman of the Ocean County Sierra Club, I am constantly amazed by the interest of so many of my fellow Ocean County residents (many of whom have visited there) understand the importance of protecting Alaska and the Arctic.

Thus, they have reason to celebrate. The Department of the Interior has agreed to keep the Arctic Ocean out of the latest 5 Year Plan for offshore drilling.

President Obama has listened to the call of Arctic communities, scientists, and the large major it y of Americans, including Ocean County residents, who recognize that Arctic drilling is too risky and too dirty to allow.

The Arctic is a unique and special place. But it is also ground zero for the devastating impacts of climate change, warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world.

Sea ice is declining, permafrost is melting, and coastlines are eroding. Entire Alaskan communities are being required to leave their homes and relocate because of the melting permafrost.

In order to avoid further exacerbating these problems Arctic Ocean oil must remain right where it is. Building on the environmental work that has been done over the past year, excluding the Arctic Ocean from oil and gas leasing moves our nation

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closer to a clean energy future that will safeguard our climate and our coastal communities.

Let us hope that the incoming Trump Administration understands the importance of protecting this special place.

A. Gregory Auriemma Ocean Sierra Club Chair

Work To Produce Better Schools, Lower Taxes Privatization is no cure for the inadequacies of our educational system. It is incredible that the pursuit of knowledge is so often the center of such stupidity!

Teaching is a labor intensive industry, and it is one of the most basic obligations we owe our children.

I am running for governor and I would fundamentally restructure our school system to comply with the straightforward mandate in New Jersey’s state constitution, to provide every child a thorough and efficient education. Common sense suggests we could best do that with a broad, statewide source of revenue and a centralized administration.

Parental involvement is essential but it should be at the school level, in classrooms, with teachers and principals. We can save a lot of money by abolishing the hundreds of local districts and making schools work for kids. My disdain for ‘home rule’ depends on whether that term refers to the 12 percent who vote in school elections or putting people like George Norcross in control. Either way, I will work to produce better schools and lower taxes without concern for preserving sacred cows or political precedent.

Since we k now more now than in years past, we should expand f ree public education to include pre-K and college (or an alternative like trade school). Computer technology may be used to help students learn, by bringing

the collected wisdom and knowledge of humanity to them or facilitating skill development, but using a tool is not an end in itself.

Kids cannot learn when they are hungry or sick or threatened by violence so all our schools must provide for the essential needs of all children.

Education is an investment in our future, which breeds returns for national security, economic prosperity and scientific advances.

Enlightened k nowledge can also help make life more rewarding while at this stage of technological development, ignorance is very dangerous because humanity has reached a point at which we can destroy ourselves and extinguish all life on this planet, either by accident or design.

I would address educators worried over the impact of restructuring by putting them in charge of most details, but I will not be put off this idea because it scares some people. They should be frightened of the billions of dollars we waste and the lives that are ruined every time we fail to educate a child.

Lisa McCormick Dem. Candidate for Governor

Thanks For 2016 Americans for Prosperity understands that real change starts with reaching out to our fellow citizens and having meaningf ul conversations with them on issues that matter to their lives.

We’re proud of all of our volunteers and citizen-activists who made this possible and everything our state chapter has accomplished so far in 2016.

We look forward to growing our ranks and making an even greater impact in advancing economic freedom in 2017.

State Director Erica Jedynak Americans for Prosperity

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

Capitol Comments

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative District

Dancer Calls For Passage Of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

TRENTON – Assemblyman Ron Dancer joined Sens. Joe Pennacchio, Steven Oroho, Michael Dougherty and Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Robert Auth, N.J. Right to Life and doctors to discuss the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection

TR ENTON – A resolution sponsored by Assembly Republicans Ron Dancer, Nancy F. Muñoz and Anthony M. Bucco commemorating the 95th anniversary of the f irst graduating class of New Jersey’s State Police was unanimously approved by the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee.

“The members and staff of New Jersey’s State Police

Act, which would prohibit abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy.

“To me it is just humane for us to care for the babies,” said Dancer at the N.J. Right to Life press conference. “It is just unconscionable to me that they can be put through

pain.”

Dancer is the prime sponsor of the bill (A3452) in the state General Assembly, which currently is in the Assembly health committee.

Dancer said there is substantial medical evidence that unborn children are

capable of experiencing pain by at least 20 weeks post-fertilization and are able to survive outside the womb. The New York Times highlighted a study in 2015 which found that premature infants, provided with proper medical care, can survive

prior to 24 weeks, generally thought to be the point of “viability.”

“I don’t think that anybody wants to see a baby experience pain, whatever you position is,” concluded Dancer.

A November 2014 poll from Quinnipiac found that

Dancer-Muñoz-Bucco Bill Commemorating NJ State Police’s 95th Anniversary Clears Committee

comprise one of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the nation and world,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “These exceptional men and women put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect.

At a time when the law enforcement community around the country is under attack, it’s especially important to take a moment to honor and commemorate

New Jersey’s fi nest for a job well done.”

“New Jersey’s State Police have served our state and its residents with integrity and professionalism for nearly a centur y,” said Muñoz (R-Union). “Since that fi rst graduating class in March 1921, our state police force has embraced then Superintendent Schwarzkopt’s vision to expand its duties beyond catching criminals.

Today they are instrumental in preventing crimes by educating the public about ways to protect themselves and their neighborhoods.

This measure is an effort to show our gratitude for all they do.”

The joint resolution (AJR126) commemorates the establishment and service of the New Jersey State Police and celebrates the 95th anniversary of its fi rst

graduating class.

“Guided by the rule of ‘honor, duty and fidelity,’ New Jersey’s State Police not only per for m thei r ever yday duties in ou r com mu n it ies, but t hey are often called upon to support localities around the country during disaster relief efforts and civil unrest,” said Bucco (R-Morris). “They go above and beyond to safeguard our

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer

60 percent of Americans, including 56 percent of Independents and 46 percent of Democrats, support the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

citizens here in New Jersey and beyond.”

Herbert Norman Schwarzkopt, a West Point graduate, served as the agency’s first superintendent. Its success is attributed to his vision that the state police’s mission was not only law enforcement and apprehension, but also cr ime prevention, education and service to the state’s residents.

Freeholders Urge Obama Not To Pardon Bergdahl OCEAN COUNTY – Two Ocean County Freeholders sent a strongly worded letter to President Obama urging him not to pardon Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who is accused of desertion.

Bergdahl is charged with deserting his post in Afghanistan in 2009, where he was later

captured by Taliban terrorists.

The Obama Administration later angered many veterans and others when it agreed to free five hardened terrorists from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl’s release.

Now Bergdahl is hoping to avoid a court martial by requesting a full presidential

pardon.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little and Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said Bergdahl must face the punishment for his actions.

“While this soldier is entitled to a fair military trial, we strongly feel that a pardon would send the wrong mes-

sage to the thousands of U.S. troops who have put their lives on the line for the defense of their nation,” Little and Vicari said in the letter. “Sgt. Bergdahl not only blatantly and willingly disobeyed orders from his superior officers, but his reckless action placed other soldiers at risk as they tried

to locate him when he initially went missing.”

The Freeholders noted that Ocean County is home to more veterans than any other county in New Jersey and that they made the request to Obama on behalf of local veterans, many of whom have served in combat from World

War II thru to today’s ongoing War on Terror.

“On behalf of these brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces, we respectfully request that you deny Sgt. Bergdahl’s request for a pardon,” Little and Vicari said in the letter.

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$1 Million Donation Supports Comprehensive Health Care Program For Seniors

LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held a naming rights ceremony on November 30 for the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute, a unique program that addresses the needs of the area’s growing senior population.

James and Sharon Maida, of Newtown, Pa., donated $1 million toward the Institute’s creation, which will provide integrated inpatient and outpatient services to patients 65 and older. He is chairman of the hospital’s foundation and a member of its board of trustees.

“The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is the centerpiece of our plan to address the growing health care needs of our area’s older adults,” said Frank J. Vozos, MD, FACS, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and Chief Executive, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “This state-of-the-art program will enable older adults greater access to vital care – we are so grateful to the Maida’s for helping to make our vision a reality.”

The only center of its kind in the region, the nearly 5,000 square-foot Institute will enhance MMCSC’s interdisciplinary approach to caring for the community’s rising senior population. The Institute is designed to provide quality-driven, safe, efficient and responsive health care services and education.

“We are proud to make a gift that will have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of area seniors,” said James Maida, President and CEO of Gaming Laboratories International, LLC. “As the senior population continues to rise across the nation and especially here in Ocean County, this specialized Institute is a critical step in ensuring that seniors have access to vital health care services.”

Located on the hospital’s third floor, the

James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute features clinical exam rooms, administrative offices, a conference space for transitions-in-care meetings and private space for caregivers and families. Patients and families will benefit from the convenience of having one location for a wide range of services: inpatient, outpatient and community aspects of geriatric medicine. Therapeutic services are also located on the same floor, to help aging patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. These include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and hearing professionals.

“Our mission in establishing the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is to meet the many diverse needs and complex health issues of these patients and their families,” said Jessica L. Israel, MD, regional director, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Monmouth Medical Center and MMCSC. “The Institute complements our existing programs and services, and furthers our vision of creating a destination for outstanding care with a focus on promoting better health for our aging patients.”

According to 2015 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in four Ocean County residents is 65 or older. And older adults generally require more health care services than younger people. In response, MMCSC has implemented a number of programs and services focusing on the older adult population. Introduced in 2014, the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit was developed to create an atmosphere that addresses the complex needs of aging patients. And in 2015, MMCSC opened the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, a single-room inpatient unit exclusively for patients 65 and older that utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.

Military Children Gifted New Bikes From Amazon

JOINT BASE – As a prelude to its national holiday giving tour, Amazon is donating new bicycles and helmets to 185 children of active military families who are stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Base in New Jersey. The children and their families attended a benefit concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on December 2 and received their new bikes at a reception hosted by Amazon and the Philly POPs just before the concert began.

About 50 volunteers spent the day assembling bicycles and parading them down Broad Street to the Kimmel Center with representatives from Amazon, Philly POPs CEO Frank Giordano, Bellevue General Manager David Walsh, Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Christine Coulter and numerous police officers and members of the community.

“This has been a true outpouring of local community support for the children of these military families, many of whom

might not have the funds to spend on new bikes this holiday,” said Anne Laughlin, spokesperson for Amazon. “The Philadelphia police department as well as several businesses have been very supportive. This gift represents Amazon’s commitment to give back to the communities where we have customers and associates as well as our support for the men and women who serve our country.”

Earlier this year, Amazon pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years.

Brian Jones, a military veteran and a director of operations for Amazon, will speak on behalf of the company at the Kimmel Center as Amazon associates deliver new bikes and helmets to the families.

“This has been a tremendous effort with our local community partners and volunteers,” added Laughlin. “We cannot wait to see the smiles tonight when Christmas comes early for these children.”

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–Photo courtesy New Egypt UMC NEW EGYPT – New Egypt high schoolers lit the second Advent candle at the New Egypt UMC’s December 4 service.

Jackson Food Pantry Seeks Donations

JACKSON – The Jackson Food pantry is in need of donations for the holidays.

Food items needed include: pancake mix and syrup; canned fruits and vegetables; soups; hot and cold cereals; crackers and cookies; Jell-O and pudding; pasta and rice; peanut butter, jelly and juice boxes for children; canned tomato soup; assorted canned beans; Hamburger Helper; coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Personal items include: toothpaste and toothbrushes; bar soap, shampoo and conditioner; clothing detergent; toilet paper; diapers sizes five and six; baby items; adult diapers; and anything nonperishable.

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Pay Parity Coming For Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Workers

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Tom MacArthur (NJ-03) announced that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued final regulations that will move all Federal Wage System employees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst into the New York locality pay area. Roughly 600 employees located on the former McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix will see their pay increased as a result of the final decision.

“OPM’s announcement is a big win for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and our local community: the elimination of this outdated, pre-BRAC policy means the men and women of the Joint Base’s workforce will finally be paid equally and fairly,” said Smith, who represents half of the Joint Base, which located in Burlington and Ocean counties. As the author of legislation, the Joint Base Pay Parity Act (HR 2790) aimed at prodding OPM to act, Smith praised the decision, stating: “OPM’s decision will also further enhance effective and efficient installation management by allowing the JB-MDL’s commander to move

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“Over the last two years, I have seen first-hand the importance of ensuring pay parity for wage grade workers at the base.,” said MacArthur, who also represents half of the Joint Base. “I have actively advocated for this proposal along with my colleague Chris Smith, and it brings me great joy to know that hard working families in South Jersey will finally earn the pay they deserve. This is vital for morale and will ensure that military leaders have the flexibility they need in order to successfully run Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.”

Following an October 15, 2015 recommendation by the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee to make this change, the proposed regulations were issued on July 20 of this year. Smith and MacArthur then sent a letter to OPM Acting Beth Director Cobert requesting that she take action to issue final regulation and implementation guidelines as expeditiously as possible.

The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission created 12 joint bases, including what is now Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. After the Joint Base was formally established in 2009, Smith and the New Jersey Delegation lobbied OPM to include McGuire AFB and Fort Dix employees in the New York region (of which the Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station had long been a part) to establish parity across the installation. OPM responded by designating the General Schedule employees for better locality pay but this regulation only applied to white collar workers and did not include the wage grade employees.

The New Jersey Delegation continued the fight and strongly pushed for a full correction to bring full pay parity to all employees at the base.

JB-MDL is the largest employer in the region, second only to the State of New Jersey as the largest employer in the Garden State, and contributes $6.9 billion annually to the regional economy.

After a 30-day implementation period, the scheduled pay increases is expected to take effect the first pay period of the 2017, starting on January 8.

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Historic Performance Of “A Christmas Carol” Takes Radio Listeners Back In Time

–Photo courtesy WBNJ Local radio WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company recently presented a production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on stage as radio drama.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Local radio WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company recently presented a production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on stage as radio drama. The shows took place December 3 and 4.

The audience was taken back in time to 1939 as the original radio show adaptation by Orson Welles was brought to life on stage.

This was the first collaboration between WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company (LetCo), and featured players from both entities. This production forged a great relationship between WBNJ and LetCo, and has paved the way for future shows.

The hour long play, “A Christmas Carol,” featured live music, caroling and real sound effects – the rattling of chains, the moaning of ghosts. It was truly an authentic old time radio performance.

Both shows were free, but spectators were invited to bring nonperishable food and unwrapped toys. From this the two organizations were able to donate to local food banks and toy drives to help those less fortunate this holiday season.

The show was recorded, and will be aired on WBNJ on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m., and Christmas Day at noon and 8 p.m.

For more information, go to wbnj.org.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

JACKSON – The members of Bat Shalom Hadassah will celebrate its 11th annual lighting of the official Jackson Township Chanukah Menorah on December 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Kosher holiday refreshments will be served in the municipal building lobby from 4:30 to 5 p.m., followed by presentations by government officials and a singing of Chanukah songs.

At 5 p.m., the community will assemble on the

lawn in front of the small museum building. Rabbi Carlebach of the Chabad of Central and South New Jersey, founder of the official lighting, will convey the message of Chanukah, and lead the lighting, with sponsoring Bat Shalom Hadassah, Yiddish Heritage Club, and community representatives lighting the successive flames of freedom.

For more information, call Linda Selznick, co-chairman, at 732-833-0799.

Christmas At DeBows UMC

JACKSON – DeBows UMC, located at the intersection of 571 & 537, will celebrate Christmas by offering special worship services.

The services are on December 18 at 10 a.m. with a Christmas Cantata Service; December

24 at 6:30 p.m. with a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service; and December 25 at 10 a.m. with a Christmas Day service.

Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call 732-928-4475 or visit debowsumc.org.

Chanukah Fair

LAKEWOOD – Temple Beth Am Shalom’s Inter-Generational Chanukah Fair is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 18.

There will be activities, games and crafts for all and free latkes. Lunch and desserts will be available. There will also be olive oil and wine tasting, and interesting raffles.

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Winners In Congressional App Challenge Announced

FREEHOLD – U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the winners of the Fourth Congressional District’s 2016 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for U.S. students across the nation.

“The App Challenge encourages school students to become active in STEM fields, computer science and programming by creating and exhibiting their software applications,” said Smith.

“This challenge is an important step to inspire creativity, career skills and teamwork, which can help participating students to be poised for high-tech jobs of the future.”

The winning students are from Communications High School in Wall Township. Their app, called “RecoLecture,” allows teachers to record and securely share lectures with students who have been invited and enrolled in the teacher’s class, retaining full copyright and ownership of the recordings. The winners’ prize is a $400 credit for Amazon Web Service to be split among the four students. The winning students are: Connor Bruneau, of Spring Lake, Kevin Dixson, of Manasquan, Steven Topper, of Oakhurst (Ocean Township) and Armando LaMastra, of Holmdel.

Additionally, four students from Point Pleasant Borough High School in Point Pleasant Boro will receive Honorable Mentions for their app, “Point Pleasant School District Application.”

The app is a way for students and parents to be updated on a multitude of information related to the school. This includes school announcements, lunch information, grades, safety and many other features. Students that received Honorable Mentions are all from Point Pleasant Boro: Jane DeRensis, Jake Ippolito, Haley Hanrahan and Devin Moeller. They will each receive congressional certificates.

The Challenge submission period closed November 2. Students competed as individuals or in teams of up to four. A panel of local judges reviewed all entries and selected one winner from the Fourth District, plus honorable mentions.

The winning apps from across the country will be featured on a display in the Capitol building.

The CAC was created in part to highlight how Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills are essential for economic growth and innovation, and also because the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17 percent between 2008 and 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations. According to some estimates, the U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled tech workers by 2018.

“Urging young men and women to enter the STEM fields is critical to the future of our nation and necessary for the development of a 21st century, high-skilled workforce that can compete in today’s global economy,” Smith continued. “I thank the students and judges for participating in the competition, and congratulate the winners.”

The Internet Education Foundation serves as the operational “sponsor” of the CAC. For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge.us/compete-2016/ submission-process-and-rules.

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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 return 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 Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only. The approximate fee for the flower show is $28.

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

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents who are physically unable to visit the library. In order to participate in the Home Borrowers Service, one must be an Ocean County resident who is homebound due to disability or illness and who does not have family members or friends to assist with library needs.

After submitting a completed application and medical verification form, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to the participant’s home approximately every three weeks.

If interested, contact the Ocean County Library’s Home Borrowers Coordinator at 732-349-6200, ext. 5530.

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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.

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ROBBINSVILLE – 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.

When cooking, use vegetable oils such as olive oil instead of butter. Use herbs and spices, like rosemary and cloves, to flavor dishes instead of butter and salt. Use whole-grain

breads and pastas instead of white.

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. Plan ahead to help manage time and focus on one task at a time.

Get the kids to help with chores.

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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New Report Says PPI Acid Blockers May Raise Risk of Stroke

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Most of you assume that if a medication is sold over-the-counter (OTC) it’s safe, but that’s not true. Even OTC drugs are drug muggers of nutrients that you need to prevent blood clots, keep your heart beating rhythmically and your bones strong.

OTC medications are a multi-billion dollar business, especially drugs for stomach discomfort. An estimated 20 million Americans buy OTC drugs to get quick relief from indigestion, esophageal burning, belching, chest (sternum) pain and other symptoms of excessive stomach acid or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).

I bet you take these drugs without batting an eye. In fact, most of you think harder and longer about what you’ll to record on TV tonight, than you do popping one of these ‘acid’ pills. Taking them occasionally for heartburn is probably no big deal, but some of you self treat for months, or years because the drugs are sold OTC. I am not fond of using the PPI (proton pump inhibitors) acid blocking drugs indefinitely; these drugs are known as Omeprazole (Prilosec), Esomeprazole ( Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex), and there are others.

Some of these meds are sold OTC, and safe for short-term use, in fact the label says 14 days only. But because some of them are sold OTC, you can self-treat and therefore misuse them. Some doctors advise you to stay on them forever too!

Scary because if you are suppressing acid 24/7, you are causing undigested food particles to leak into your bloodstream

and this induces food allergies, including gluten sensitivity, whether or not you have the gene SNP for Celiac.

Keep in mind, acid suppression 24/7 is unnatural. PPIs are potent drug muggers of magnesium and other minerals causing a higher risk for fractures, asthma attacks, depression and arrhythmias.

That’s not all, a new disturbing paper has just been released indicating that PPIs might raise your risk for stroke by about 20 percent, and more for certain drugs. It depends on the PPI you take and your basic health. This risk doesn’t mean you’ll ever have to deal with it so don’t panic. I have a more comprehensive version of this article that I can send to you when you sign up for my newsletter (suzycohen.com).

Symptoms of stroke happen quickly and include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs, confusion, trouble speaking, poor coordination or vision problems. If you’ve been taking a PPI drug and feel like your vascular system has been impacted, or you’ve developed hypertension, explore your treatment options with your physician.

I totally understand that some of you reading this are wor ried about your condition, as well as the safety of your medication. I don’t mean to alarm you, my intention is to keep you safe, and it’s pretty easy to restore essential nutrients mugged by PPI drugs and other acid blockers. Consider lowering the medication dose because stroke risk appears to be dose-dependent. Remember, I have a longer version and natural options to help which you’ll get in my newsletter.

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NEW JERSEY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently notified state health departments that a heater-cooler device used during cardiac surgery may have been contaminated with bacteria during the manufacturing process. T he heat e r- coole r dev ice, Sorin/Stockert 3T, has been linked to Mycobacterium chimaera (M. chimera), infections in cardiac patients.

New Jersey Department of Health, along with the New Jersey Hospital Association, has been in contact with the hospitals in the state that perform cardiac surger y. Of the 18 hospitals in New Jersey that perfor m cardiac surgery, 16 use or have used the Sorin/

Stockert 3T heater-cooler device. NJDOH has recommended that hospitals notif y all patients who had cardiac surgery where the Sorin/Stockert 3T machine was used.

While the risk is low, patients who have had cardiac procedures in facilities that used the Sorin/Stockert 3T device should monitor themselves for symptoms. M. chimaera is a slow growing bacteria and symptoms may not appear for mont h s or yea r s af t e r su rge r y.

Persons who have undergone cardiac surgery at hospitals that used the Sorin/ Stockert 3T device should discuss any changes in their health with their health care provider.

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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 Riv-

erwood 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 fi nd 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.

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

Holiday Shows Featured At Novins Planetarium

TOMS RIVER – Usher in the holidays with a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive.

Laser Holidays – December 17 at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. This laser concert features classic holiday favorites like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” modern hits like “Jingle Bell Rock,” and unique renditions of timeless songs. This is a fun experience for everyone and gives new meaning to the term “holiday lights.”

Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey – De-

cember 17 at 12:30 and 7 p.m. This animated show features a variety of festive classics such as “Let It Snow,” “Run Rudolph Run,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and a stunning, multimedia finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects, and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium.

Season of Light – December 17 at 2 p.m. Learn the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday

season. This show is an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem” and recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of Winter Solstice including Celtic, Christian, Hopi, Irish, Jewish, Mexican, Nordic, and Roman. It’s an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons – a time that holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year.

Admission per show is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and OCC Rewards Members with card,

$7 for children 12 and younger. A family pack is $35 and includes two adults and three children.

To see more than one show on a given day, ask for the multi-show discount.

To purchase tickets, visit the Novins Planetarium at ocean.edu. Tickets also go on sale at the door 30 minutes before the first show. They accept all major credit cards but no checks.

All shows, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.

For recorded show information, call 732-2550342.

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High School Diploma Prep & ESL Classes LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – The Educational Support Services at St. Francis Community Center will have enrollment for the 2017 winter classes. Adult Basic Skills, NJ High School Diploma Prep Class and English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered throughout Ocean County.

Registration is scheduled for January 3, 4 and 5. Registration includes intake, assessments and orientation. Registration begins promptly at 6 p.m.

Childcare and transportation are available

at selected sites. All classes are free to the community. Classes are provided by the Ocean County Consortium through a grant from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Classes are subject to change.

For locations and times, more information and to register please call St. Francis Community Center Monday through Friday at 609-4949-8861, ext. 185, or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org or facebook.com/ EducationalSupport.

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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.

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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OCEAN COUNTY – Support the The FoodBan k of Mon mouth and Ocean and their holiday meal appeal. Help a local family by making a monetar y donation.

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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.

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

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Job available immediately. Please email or fax resume. NJ Plbg. Lic. 9677 Fax: 732-920-0334. Email: garontplumbing@gmail.com.

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Rate is $9/hour. Apply in person to The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (48) Taxi Drivers Wanted - Must be dependable and know Ocean County.

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Open Enrollment Seminar Draws Local Residents

LAKEWOOD – Open enrollment to purchase health insurance began. With two different companies offering various plans, however, navigating the available insurance options can be difficult and tricky. The Lakewood Resource and Refer ral Center’s Marketplace Open Enrollment Kick-Off Event, a free informational seminar held recently at Yeshiva K’tana Simcha Hall, helped educate more than 100 attendees about making informed healthcare decisions.

Mayer Hoberman, executive director of Social Services at the LLRC who introduced the event, explained what Open Enrollment is and stressed the importance of making informed choices

when buying insurance.

LR RC Senior Case Manager Isaac Birnhack guided the audience through a comprehensive health care PowerPoint presentation created by LRRC staff, specifically dealing with the Marketplace and Open Enrollment.

Representatives of both insurance companies participating in the Marketplace in New Jersey also spoke. Zemulist Pontoon of AmeriHealth and Jose Pereira of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield walked attendees through PowerPoint presentations, explaining their companies’ networks and the benefits of the respective plans. The LRRC, who has close relationships with both companies, assists

local residents with choosing plans and advocates for them when issues arise.

Four case managers answered questions following the seminar. Each participant received a copy of the LRRC presentation From Coverage to Care booklet provided by the Health Insurance Marketplace, and insurance company promotional materials. All attendees left the event armed with information to help them make informed, beneficial healthcare choices. At the conclusion of the event, attendees were encouraged to schedule a personal appointment with an LRRC case manager.

For any questions about health insurance or to schedule an appointment with

a case manager to enroll, call the LRRC at 732-942-9292. The LRRC is available to help local residents purchase insurance throughout Open Enrollment, which ends on January 31, 2017. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for specific times of walk-in and telephone hours.

The LR RC, a federally-designated 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, 212 Second St., Suite 204, provides free comprehensive social services, information, referrals, and assistance for government and private sector programs in such areas as housing, healthcare insurance plans, nutrition, and utilities. For more information about the LRRC, call 732-942-9292 or email info@lrrcenter.org.

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“Portraits Of The Jersey Shore” By Local Artist

TOMS RIVER – “Portraits of the Jersey Shore,” a photography display by Gregory Andrus, will be on exhibit in McConnell Gallery at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library throughout the month of January. On January 7 from 2 to 4 p.m., Andrus will be at Mancini Hall for a meet and greet and Q&A time, as well as to show a short documentary film featuring

his work. Free parking is available on the top level of the municipal parking garage on Saturdays.

Andrus is creator, photographer, interviewer and editor of Portraits of the Jersey Shore, which can be found on Facebook or on his website portraitsofthejerseyshore. com. A self-taught artist, he was originally a songwriter and guitarist for a New Jersey

punk band, as well as a solo artist. A near death experience moved him away from music to pursue a life of serving others, working with the developmentally disabled and the poor. During the summer of 2014 after an anonymous friend sent him his first ever DSLR, he returned to his artistic calling. Inspired by the popular Humans of New York, Andrus has taken his camera

and micro-recorder up and down the Jersey Shore to meet people and record their stories. Andrus has met and heard the stories of over 300 people in 16 months as of this writing, all of which can be found on Portraits of the Jersey Shore Facebook page.

Andrus believes that with the sharing of stories, connections are made. He says, “In a world where every time we look at a screen, we see violence and divisions and hostilities, it is too easy to build walls of distrust and hatred. Through listening to each other’s stories, compassion, inspiration, hope, and empathy is born.” “Portraits of the Jersey Shore” is a passionate endeavor to build connections from person to person, to knock down those walls and build new bridges of trust and community. His passion is to do that through going out and meeting people along the coast every weekend and sharing their stories, because as he says, “Everyone has a story, and every story is important.”

“Portraits of the Jersey Shore” is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200, ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

OCC To Offer Assistance To Students Of Star Academy And Servfast Computers

TOMS RIVER – With the recent closing of Star Academy and Servfast Computers in Brick, Ocean County College plans to come to the rescue of many students who have been left with their educations in question.

OCC will evaluate transcripts, help provide transfer services, and when necessary, offer classes specifically geared to former Star/ Servfast students to help them graduate in a timely fashion.

“OCC is open to welcoming and assisting those students who wish to finish their training or have their transcripts from Star evaluated and applied to one of our certificate or degree programs,” said AJ Trump, Interim Director of Enrollment Management at Ocean County College.

Students looking for information on certificate programs, should contact OCC’s Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0409.

Many noncredit classes are currently on going or if a group of students are found, OCC will begin a special course for them.

Students interested in transferring into a college credit degree program will be permitted to have transcripts evaluated for credit

by OCC’s Registration & Records Office.

For information on credit opportunities, call 732-255-0400, and ask for Admissions Representatives Amanda Kuster, ext. 2134, or John Sellino, ext. 3861.

For updated information on offerings for students displaced by the closing of Star Academy and Servfast Computers, visit Ocean County College at ocean.edu.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Radio Is A Sound Salvation

Dear Joel, My son wants to go into radio. I am trying to talk him out of radio because I think that it is highly competitive. I would appreciate your input. (I listen to your show, “Preferred Company” with Marianne Levy on WOBM AM and very much enjoy it.)

Answer: Radio is highly competitive and often difficult to find work in. That being said, there are so many opportunities with any media company. Once work is found, it actually can be a great place to work.

I am not a believer in talking anyone out of their dreams. Radio is no longer an isolated opportunity. Radio has be-

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I would encourage him to study journalism alongside radio and television.

Those skills will never be wasted. I wish all of you well.

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Grunin Center Wins Two New Jersey Stage Awards

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts received two New Jersey Stage Awards. This is the first year that the Grunin Center was nominated and subsequently won for these prestigious awards.

The Grunin Center received gold for Best Place to See Live Dance Performances and bronze for Best Place to See Emerging Artists (pop/rock/country) “The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is honored to have won these two New Jersey Stage Awards. We’re thrilled that our patrons

cast their ballot for us, and help spread the word about the top-notch entertainment we provide in Ocean County,” said Jessica Zawerczuk, Marketing Coordinator for the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts.

New Jersey Stage is a daily website and monthly digital magazine covering arts and entertainment throughout the Garden State.

For more information on the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, contact the Box Office at 732-2550500 or visit grunincenter.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of December 17-December 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get those creative juices flowing. You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): A rolling stone gathers no moss. Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Begin The Holiday Baking Season With A Batch Of Classic Cookies

By Wolfgang Puck I love the holiday season. It’s not just the act ual holidays that I love, though I certainly look forward to and enjoy them. But I get excited in early December, and for a very good reason that stretches back to my childhood.

My mother and grandmother began their holiday baking in early Decemb e r. B o t h of t h e m we r e e xc el le nt , professional-quality bakers, and from the earliest age I, the eldest child, was their number-one fan. Those two good, generous-hear ted women baked box after box of holiday cookies as the main Christmas gifts our family gave to other families, and there were many families i n ou r tow n that looked for wa rd to receiving them. But not as much as I enjoyed sampling them.

Over the years, I’ve been happy to share several of my family’s holiday classics. But this time I’d like to offer, instead, an all-American recipe instead of those old Austrian favorites. Why? Because simple, old-fashioned treats are often those we look forward to the most at the holidays.

Butter cookies cut out into festive shapes and covered i n si mple ici ng tinted with bright colors. Classic chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies.

Oatmeal cookies studded with walnuts and raisins. They sound good, don’t they? So, how do you top them? Let me offer a classic recipe from my Spago restaurant files for one of the most basic, easy, all-American baked goods I know: classic peanut butter cookies.

Peanut butter is a childhood staple that remains a favorite among adults, too. Combine it with some f lour, butter, sugar and eggs, and you get cookies that are a little bit crisp, a little bit chewy, and full of rich, earthy, nutty f lavor.

As you’ll see, the recipe could n’t be simpler. It’s easy to do everything ahead of t i me, ref r igerate the balls of cook ie doug h, and ba ke them as you need them. You could even bake batches weeks in advance and pack them in layers between waxed paper in airtight tins. The recipe is also easy to vary to your tastes. Add currants or chocolate chips, if you want. Or press down thumbprints into each ball and f ill with your favorite preser ves for peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies. If you or a loved one has a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute another nut butter you can enjoy.

No m a t t e r h ow yo u p r e p a r e t h i s all-A mer ican recipe, the result will make you feel like a happy child after just a single bite. That’s exactly how I feel whenever I taste one of my Austrian favorites during the holidays!

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 4 dozen cookies

2 cups (50 0 m L) plu s 1 t ablespoon all-purpose f lour 2 teaspoons baking soda 8 ounces (250 mL, 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) chunky or smooth peanut butter 2 large cage-free eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dried currants or small raisins (optional) Over a mixing bowl, sift together the f lour and baking soda. Set aside.

Insert the paddle or beaters into an elect ric mixer. Put the butter in the mixer’s large bowl and beat at medium speed until softened. Add the granulated and brown sugars, raise the speed to high, and continue mixing until f luffy, stopping the machine as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Add the peanut butter and beat until thoroughly combined, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides.

Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs. Reduce the speed to low, add the f lour-baking soda mixture, and beat just until incorporated.

Remove the bowl f rom the mixer.

Add the currants or raisins and, with the spatula, fold in the currants/raisins until evenly distributed. Scrape out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap completely, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator. With clean hands, divide the dough into balls about the size of a walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30 g) each, rolling them between your palms until even; you should have about 48. Place the balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Bake the cookies until they are slightly firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the trays front to back about halfway through baking. Immediately use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. If reusing the baking sheets, let them cool slightly before placing more dough balls on them.

Once the cookies have cooled, store in airtight containers before serving.

(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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