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Hawks Win Regionals
–Photo courtesy Manchester Township School District MANCHESTER – The Manchester Hawks cheerleading squad was named Regional Champions on December 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 defi ning moment in the history of the United States.” During a two-wave, twohour 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 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 (Infamy - See Page 5)
–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Lakewood re sident , Ji m DiPiazza, 91, in the Pacific theater of WWII, and spoke of his service during a Pearl Harbor ceremony.
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December 17, 2016
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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The township has decided to settle two lawsuits brought against it by one of its police officers. Manchester Police Ptl. Ryan Saul will receive $190,000 from the township, a cost “substantially less than the total gross compensation that was withheld” for three years, a council resolution approving the settlement stated. From February 2011 to March 2014, Saul was removed from duty without pay. He was later reinstated, and then sued for back pay. “The town did hold retainage for the back pay, meaning they held money in the budget for that liability, that outstanding liability,” municipal attorney Angela Koutsouris told residents at the November 28 council meeting, where the resolution was unanimously adopted. “There was special counsel assigned throughout the case, because they were familiar with the case, and the town was given the recommendation to settle. Settling was less than the total amount of the back pay. There was the decision to settle.” Resolution No. 16-410 outlines dates but does not provide details as to why Saul was terminated, other than to say he had a disciplinary hearing which led to his firing. However, the NJ Superior Court docket available online details the incidents that led to his termination. “The Township filed 20 charges against plaintiff on February 10, 2011, for the first, second, and third events (the disciplinary charges). The disciplinary charges included allegations of inaccurate reports, dishonesty, failure to report an injury, making misrepresentations and untruthful statements, and incapacity to perform duties and responsibilities of a police officer,” the docket filing stated. After disciplinary hearings, Saul received his notice of termination in July 2012. Saul (Township - See Page 5)
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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 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.
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filed a complaint that August seeking reinstatement, back pay, fees and costs, which the township fought. A Superior Court Judge in March 2014 ordered that Saul be reinstated, and that his removal be downgraded to a written reprimand which will go in his file. The township appealed that to the state Supreme Court. Saul has been on active duty since then. No officials would comment on Saul’s time since his reinstatement, saying they could not comment on personnel matters. However, a Manchester Township Police Department press release did state that Saul, along with Joseph Fastige, and Adam Carey, were awarded for “saving the life of a 61-year-old choke victim” on July 13, 2015. The second lawsuit filed by Saul again sought his back pay from February 10,
The Manchester Times, December 17, 2016, Page 5 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 more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/researchinfo.
2011 to March 31, 2014. He also sought attorneys’ fees, which according to records were not awarded to him. The agreement settles both lawsuits, which the township feels is “in the long term best interests of the Township, its residents and taxpayers,” the resolution stated. In return, all parties admit no liability or wrongdoing. The Manchester Times reached out to township officials, asking what the cost of the fighting the lawsuits for five years has been. That information was not available by press time. An OPRA request revealed that Saul was hired on May 10, 2004. The Manchester Times reached out to Saul’s attorney, Peter Paris of Mets, Schiro, McGovern & Paris, for a statement. “Thank you for your inquiry. Officer Saul and I will have no comment at this time,” Paris said.
Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizens Club Events WHITING – The Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizens Club will not have a movie in December. They will be showing a movie and a dinner on January 27. The movie is Finding Dory. The movie stars Ellen DeGeneres and Diane Keaton. The movie runs 97 minutes and is rated PG. This movie has a lot of imagination, humor and heart.
Dory suddenly realizes she has a family and sets out to find them. Dinner for the night is lasagna, serving at 5 p.m. The cost for the dinner and movie is $6. The movie only is $2. Tickets will go on sale January 2 at the clubhouse from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Jerry at 732350-0230, ext. 15.
Christmas Eve And Day Services WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church, located at 55 Lacey Rd., is having Christmas Eve services at 8 p.m. on December 24 and one service at 10:30
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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 Arctic Drilling Too Risky A s C h a i r m a n of t he Ocea n Cou nt y Sier ra Clu b, I a m c on st a nt ly 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, a nd t he la rge 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 decli n i ng, 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 problem s A rct ic Ocea n 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 closer to a clean energy future that will safeguard our climate and our coastal communities. Let us hope t hat t he incoming Trump Administration understands the importance of protecting this special place. A. Gregory Auriemma Ocean Sierra Club Chair
Cop Killer Must Be Returned With the recent death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, there has never been a better time for the United States government to demand the return of convicted cop killer JoAnne Chesimard. Forty-three years after she executed a New Jersey State Trooper in cold blood, Chesimard remains free, a “guest” of Cuba’s totalitarian regime. President Obama, while claiming he wanted to improve relations with Cuba, has made no effort to jail Chesimard. I now call on P resident-elect Donald Trump to insist that any further normalization of relations between our two nations must hinge on Chesimard’s immediate return. I n May 1973 Che simard, the first woman to ever make the FBI’s Most wanted terrorists list, shot Trooper Werner Foerster in the head on the cold pavement of the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping from prison in 1979, she
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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
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 knowledge 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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From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Pay Parity Coming For Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Workers
Congressman Chris Smith 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 civilian employees as necessary.” “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 30day implementation period, the scheduled pay increases is expected to take effect the first pay period of the 2017, starting on January 8.
MacArthur Applauds Passage of Nation’s Defense Bill
NEW JERSEY – Congressman MacArthur applauded the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. “Our nation’s defense bill will provide the tools our war-fighters need to
OCEAN COUNTY – Arguing that Ocean County drivers will be the hardest hit in the state now that the 23-cent gas tax hike has become law, Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari is calling on New Jersey legislators to offer an income tax credit for commuters who depend on their own private vehicles to get to work. “As the Board of Freeholders has said time and time again, this gas tax increase is completely unfair to Ocean County drivers, who already pay the most in gasoline and tolls because they have the longest commutes in the state,” Vicari said. In a letter to the four state senators that represent the county, Vicari outlined a plan that could give commuters a break.
protect the f reedom of American citizens and defend our national interests, while also preserving the future of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the tens of thousands of jobs in South Jersey that depend on it,” said MacAr-
thur. “The NDAA boosts base funding to close the readiness gap, rebuild our militar y and ensure we honor the service of our troops and their families by giving them the full pay raise they have earned. This legislation is vitally import-
ant to our troops and their families, and both Democrats and Republicans were involved in negotiations to ensure passage in the House and Senate. This is the type of compromise we need more of in Washington and I urge the President to sign
this immediately.” MacArthur secured three provisions in the NDAA to study the feasibility of an East Coast missile defense system and prevent a base realignment and closure through 2017. Additionally, as an adoptive father to
Vicari Wants State Income Tax Credit For Commuters Hardest Hit By Gas Tax
“I propose that the Legislature enact a state income tax credit for each resident who spends at least $2,000 a year on gasoline for the purpose of travelling to and from work. Such a tax credit would help even the playing field between Ocean County residents and those who live in the northern part of the state,” Vicari said in the letter. Vicari pointed to federal census statistics that show more than 108,000 Ocean County residents commute 30 minutes or more to work. More than 90,000 people travel outside of the county to reach their workplace. Additionally, more than 82 percent of local commuters use their own private vehicle. Only 2 percent rely of public transportation.
“This is a far cry from Northern New Jersey Counties that are served by numerous bus, train and light rail line,” Vicari said. “The gas tax is unfair to Ocean County residents who have no other choice than to drive to work.” The percentage of county residents that use public transportation is only slightly higher than those employees who walk to work, which is 1 percent of the total workforce. The Freeholders had unanimously opposed the gas tax increase before it passed both houses of the Legislature and was signed by the governor. Vicari said the tax credit would only apply to private, non-commercial drivers who can document that they have spent $2,000 or more on fuel
during a calendar year. The letter was sent to Senators Christopher J. Connors, James W. Holzapfel, Samuel D. Thompson and Robert W. Singer. Copies were also
mailed to the two Assembly members in each district. Vicari said he was hopeful of a positive reply. “Looking at the numbers it is easy to see that the gas tax
two of his three children, his focus on military families yielded an inclusion to allow couples serving in the military to take leave immediately following the adoption of a child, similar to the leave available after childbirth.
places an unfair burden on our residents,” he said. “The tax credit would go a long way in easing the financial hardship caused by higher prices at the pump.”
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Lakehurst Council Names Citizen Of The Year
By Catherine Galioto LAKEHURST – Brian Klohn was chosen as the Lakehurst Borough Citizen of the Year by its mayor and council recently. Borough council passed a resolution naming Klohn for the annual accolade, for “his exemplification of community spirit.” Klohn serves as president of the Lakehurst Police Foundation. He also helps sponsor the annual Summer Fishing Contest, a contribu-
tion he’s made since 2008. Spefic to this year, Klohn also sponsored the new “Welcome to Lakehurst” signs installed previously, that welcome residents and visitors at the border of the borough. The mayor and council review names for the honor from nominations made. The nominees must have distinguished themselves by their “dedication, perseverance and service to the borough of Lakehurst.”
Crestwood Village III Travel Club News For January WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Travel Club will host the following events. January 24, Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The cost is $25 per person. The trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities and a casino bonus of $25 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. A valid government issued ID is required to receive casino bonus. Guests will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. February 21, Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The cost is $25. The trip includes round-trip transportation including all
gratuities and a casino bonus of $25 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. A valid government issued ID is required to receive casino bonus. Guests will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for January and February trips will be on sale on Monday mornings throughout January at Unity Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For reservations or information on any trip, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-4085441 or Lois Pearson at 732-350-7448.
Travel Bocce Presents Azalea Festival In Virginia WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a trip to the Azalea Festival in Virginia from April 27 to 30, four days/three nights. The cost is $559 double, $758 single. A $75 deposit per person is due at sign-up. No refunds are available unless the trip is
cancelled. Trip insurance is available. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Village V clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-642-2917.
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WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Women’s Club hosts a Monday Morning Mini Mart from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road. The mart has a large selection of gently used and new items. It has a large assortment of different and unique items, greeting cards, lots of jewelry items, books, many white elephant items, a large selection of gently used clothes at low prices and a great selection of flower
arrangements and wreaths all hand made by the club’s crafty ladies. The mini-mart is open to the public. All monies collected goes to national and local charities. The Mini Mart will be open every Mondays, January 9 to 30. The next meeting of the Women’s Club is January 3 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Pat Shea, president, at 732-716-1573.
Trip To Dover Downs
WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a trip to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on January 26 and 27. The cost is $135 double, $175 single. Payment is due in full. There are no refunds unless
the trip is cancelled. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Village V Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-642-2917.
Trip to Quebec And Montreal
WHITING – Country Walk Travel Committee will sponsor a trip to Quebec & Montreal on September 18 through 22. The cost is $621 per person.
Signup will be January 11 at 6 p.m. at the Country Walk Clubhouse, 1 Country Walk Blvd, Whiting, or call Eileen at 732-350-0172 or Linda at 732-716-1949.
Blood Donations BERKELEY– St. Maximilian Kolbe Church is holding a blood drive on December 18 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 130 St Maximilian Lane. All are welcome.
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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst board of education will meet 7 p.m. December 20. This is the regularly scheduled December meeting and the last meeting of the calendar year. January 17 will serve as the reorganization meeting and next meeting of the school board. Meetings are held in the media center. For more information, visit lakehurstschool.org.
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WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will be going to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 14. The cost is $61. The theme is “Holland: Flowering The World.” For more information, contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on December 19 at 10 a.m. These meetings are held monthly at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Rt. 539. For more information, contact Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904.
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MANCHESTER – Mayor Kenneth Palmer recognized Julianne Jeffers, Manchester 8th grader. Julianne received this award from the Office of the President of the United States in recognition of her volunteer service to the community and to honor her for “making positive effort that changes the world, both within the local community and for
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OCEAN COUNTY – “December 4 through 12 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Ocean County Health Department is reminding residents that it’s not too late for a flu shot,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “With the holidays upon us, family and friends are gathering for festivities and shopping for gifts; don’t bring the flu with you. It takes about two weeks for the flu shot to be fully effective, so plan ahead and get your flu shot immediately.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, said, “We know that receiving a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against the flu. Although Ocean County is currently experiencing low flu activity, it is likely to increase in the next month as the New Jersey Department of Health has reported there is an increase of flu activity in the northeast section of New Jersey. The Ocean County Health Department continues to offer the flu shot and you can find dates, times and sites through February on our website at ochd.org.” The Ocean County Health Department offers these flu tips: Get vaccinated. The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu is to get an annual flu shot. It is the most effective
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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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JB MDL To Conduct Step-Out Sampling Of Groundwater
JOINT BASE – Validated ground water and surface water testing results for possible Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perf luorooctane Sulfanate (PFOS) that were collected by Air Force Civil Engineer Center officials at 21 sites at JB MDL have been received. Based on the initial review of the sampling results and ground water flow paths, there
are four sites where additional sampling will be accomplished to evaluate the potential for off-base impacts, base officials announced. A contract has been awarded to conduct the additional sampling. The areas planned for step-out sampling are Old Fire Station, Bldg. 2502 (McGuire PFC Area 4), which is in the northeastern portion of JB MDL-McGuire; Waste
Water Treatment Plant Land Application Area (Dix PFC Area 14), which is in the southwestern portion of JB MDL-Dix; Old Firefighting School (AT014) (Lakehurst PFC Area 17), which is in the northeastern portion of JB MDL-Lakehurst; and Former Naval Air Training Technical Center (AT016) (Lakehurst PFC Area 18), which is in the southeastern portion of JB
MDL-Lakehurst. The sampling effort included approximately 160 groundwater samples and 30 surface water samples, which were collected as part of a base-wide site inspection (SI) for PFOA and PFOS. A full draft SI report is expected in March 2017. Base officials will continue their close coordination with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and state regulators to determine if PFOA and PFOS are a risk to off-base drinking water supplies. The investigation effort follows established federal environmental response guidelines. There are currently no federal regulatory standards that have been issued for PFCs. In May 2016, the EPA established lifetime health advisory levels of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined, in drinking water. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officials developed a guideline for chronic (lifetime) exposures to PFOA of 40 ppt. NJDEP officials have also established an interim specific ground water criterion for Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) of 10 ppt. PFOS and PFOA are a component of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a type of fire-fighting foam that has been used by industry and the Air Force since 1970 to extinguish petroleum fires. The Air Force used this foam at crash sites, in fire training areas and some maintenance hangars at active, reserve, Air National Guard and former bases. Additionally, PFOS and PFOA are used in many industrial and consumer products such as nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabric and carpet, some food packaging and specialized foam. The Air Force is committed to mitigating PFOS and PFOA from the AFFF inventory and transitioning to a more environmentally sound alternative. The change out for firetrucks at JB MDL has been completed. The PFOA and PFOS sampling results and a figure showing the location of the 21 sites are available at the Burlington County Library, the Ocean County Library (Toms River Branch), and the JB MDL PFC website at jointbasemdl.af.mil/PFCs. For more information, contact the JB MDL Public Affairs Office at 609-754-2104.
Ridgeway Student Wins O.C. Consumer Affairs Contest MANCHESTER– Ridgeway Elementary School student, Alyssa Peterson, took second place in the Ocean County Dept. of Consumer Affairs recent coloring contest. Alyssa received a special recognition at the November Board of Education meeting, introduced by Vice Principal Kevin Jones.
Manchester BOE MANCHESTER – The next regular meeting of the Manchester Township Board of Education is scheduled to take place on December 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgeway Elementary School.
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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.
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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.”
Holiday Heights Day Trip Schedule BERKELEY – Holiday Heights will host several upcoming day trips. “From Nashville To Memphis” at Hunterdon Hills will be on February 22. The cost is $85 per person and includes bus, show, dessert buffet, tips/taxes. No refunds. “Stompin’ At The Algonquin” is on April 30. It’s a big band tribute to the swing era, music of greats like Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. The cost is $55 per person and includes bus, show, tips/taxes. No
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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
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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Recreation Department is encouraging residents to mark their calendars now and register for the 2017 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event is limited to 250 children. Children will hunt for prize filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny.
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Girls On The Run Gets Everybody Moving
OCEAN COUNTY – Girls on the Run of Central NJ celebrated the end of the fall 2016 season with a celebratory 5k race through Somerville. Though the program is centered on girls in third- through eighth-grade, the lessons and inspiration from the program gets whole families moving. Handing out medals at the finish line you felt the true impact of the program for the girls, their siblings, friends, and family. One grandmother crossed the finish line with her daughter and her granddaughter. The 10-week program inspires girls to reach their full potential. In just 10 weeks, girls and their friends and families discover the positive energy they get when they have a healthy, active
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Manchester Township Holiday Shelter Pet Donation Drive MANCHESTER – Manchester Township is holding a donation drive for Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and the Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shelters. They house numerous dogs and cats and are in need of supplies to feed and keep them warm. Items needed include: new or gently used
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said “Don’t let the holiday season heat up too much – with fi re that is! Did you know that Christmas trees alone result in 13 million dollars in damage, annually? But more importantly, fi res present a real risk towards family and friends.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, said, “In addition to safety indoors, we need to remember as people begin to decorate outside, to check that the lights have been tested for safety and are labeled suitable for exterior placement, throw out any damaged lights, and make sure to plug them into a ground-fault interrupter protected receptacle.” Regenye continued, “Although Christmas tree fi res are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious.” He offers these safety tips: When picking a tree, choose a tree with
fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Before placing the tree in the stand, cut two inches from the base of the trunk. Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Add water to the tree stand and be sure to add water daily. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Make sure you read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. The holiday season should be enjoyed; not deadly due to an accidental fi re which people read about too often during this time of year. Follow the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd.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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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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