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December 24, 2016

The Sounds Of Joy, Hope And Compassion Voters Approve $10M In School Improvements

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – A referendum to make upgrades to Stafford Township’s five schools passed on December 13 by 1,227 votes to 606 votes. The improvements will mostly cover security, alarm and public address systems, doors, and infrastructure for some of the aging schools. In a letter on the district’s website, Superintendent George Chidiac said not every needed project made the list to be included in the referendum. “Our current estimate is that there would be no tax impact of this referendum on the average assessed residential property of $300,000,” he said in the letter. The state offered to cover 40 percent of the referendum’s $10.1 million cost, or $4.06 million. According to school Business Administrator (School - See Page 4)

–Photos courtesy America’s Keswick Seasonal music is scheduled to come to a grand finale at America’s Keswick with the annual New Year’s Eve Dinner Concert December 31 where noted Gospel artist Dave Boyer and his big band will perform a modern take on traditional Gospel music.

By Lois Rogers ince early December, area houses of worship have been welcoming one and all to concerts that sing of the holiday season. And from venerable major annual events such as the annual musical gala at The Presbyterian Church of Toms River which unites the 60-voice Sanctuary Choir December 4 and soloists with a brilliant orchestra, to the contemporary sounds of Emil and Friends December 17 at Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River, the December page of this year’s calendar was guaranteed to answer the prayers of music lovers. Ask those who share their vocal and instrumental talents during these busy weeks of preparation and those who set aside time to go and listen why these offerings are such an important part of the season and

the answers are warmly familiar. Such events, they said, bring back memories of Christmas past and hopes for Christmases to come. “They offer a sense of peace and hope,” said Mary Gualandir, a member of Toms River Presbyterian Church for 25 years who said she could not recall missing a

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By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10092 presented awards to local students at the most recent Barnegat Township Committee meeting.

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Christmas concert there. During the intermission at the Christmas Joy concert at Toms River Presbyterian, where upwards of 350 people shared “Christmas Joy” with the choir, she spoke of the comfort the music brings to the soul and the dedication the all volunteer choir

The first group was open to sixth graders. The theme of the Patriot’s Pen essay contest was “The America I Believe In.” Chidinma Mbah won third (Winners - See Page 12)

Rezoning Paves Way For Apts. At Routes 9 & 72

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The township rezoned a section of land at the corner of routes 72 and 9 to be used for 84 single-family apartments for low to moderate income renters. Paperwork from Township Attorney Jerry Dasti states the property will be called the Manahawkin Family Apartments. The property is a wooded area behind the Holiday Inn. It’s adjacent to stores and bus stops. It fits a lot of the criteria that the Fair Share Housing Council looks at, Stafford Business Administrator James Moran said. Every municipality in New Jersey is required to build a certain number of affordable housing units. This number is negotiated between the New Jersey Fair Share Housing Council and the town, with the Superior Court overseeing it. The number (Rezoning - See Page 4)

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is based on the total number of residences in town. Many factors enter into the number, and the number frequently changes as regulations change. The rezoning extends the MFAH-12 zone, which allows multi-family affordable housing dwellings such as apartments as long as long as the density is not greater than 12 units per acre. The council approved the rezoning at its December 13 Township Council meeting. The resolution states the township had been approached by a developer to rezone certain properties in town in order to have the township meet its affordable housing requirements. Stafford is one of several townships that settled with the Fair Share Housing Council as to its current obligation of affordable housing numbers. This development will be the final notch in the settlement between the FSHC and the township. It will fulfill all the requirements for the town up until 2025, Mayor John Spodofora said. There is a gap period in which the FSHC was not making requests of towns. Most towns are still expecting to be hit with more requirements that came out of that gap period. However, Spodofora said that there

has been enough affordable housing built recently that even the gap period should be accounted for. Route 9 Crosswalk In other news, the township requested that the New Jersey Department of Transportation install a crosswalk in front of the library on Route 9. “Every time we have an event, people are going back and forth,” Spodofora said. The council wants a designated crosswalk to discourage people from crossing at any spot. Electricity Offer Declined Stafford had previously gone out to bid, teaming up with Lacey Township, to purchase electricity at a lower rate for all residents, Stafford Business Administrator James Moran said. Atlantic Electric would still deliver the electricity, and that cost would not change. However, the electricity itself would come from outside bidders and could potentially save residents money. The Council had to reject the bid that came in. The reason for the rejection is that Stafford is requiring any deal to create a savings of more than 10 percent to residents. This offer did not make the requisite, so the township is continuing to seek offers. Moran said Stafford will go back out to bid in the spring. The township is currently in a similar deal that affects all municipal and school buildings, he added.

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Dan Smith, on a video on the district’s website, the remaining cost will be bonded. The bonds will be paid off over the course of 20 years. As some of the district’s debt is being paid off, the debt incurred by the referendum will fill that slot. “Taxes will remain flat the first year, and then steadily decline,” he said. The referendum focused on a number of key improvements. McKinley Avenue Elementary School will get the bulk of the improvements, according to literature about the referendum. The district will be purchasing and install-

ing uniform security across the schools, with cameras. New fire alarms and public address systems will be installed. Some external doors, that have rusted, will be replaced. Older, damaged ceilings will also be replaced. The heating and air condition and ventilation systems will be upgraded. Original electrical infrastructure will need to be replaced since there are no replacement parts being made for the old system anymore. Emergency generators will be installed in case of power outages. Some changes will be made for energy efficiency. Restrooms will be upgraded for water conservation, and handicap accessibility. Pipes will also be upgraded.

–Photos courtesy Stafford School District The McKinley school’s mechanical doors and the Oxycocus hot water heaters are two projects on the list voters approved in a December referendum.

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Featured Letter Sideline Protests Inappropriate I am calling on Commissioner Goodell to take action to put an end to these appalling protests that dishonor our country and those who lost their lives in service. I find it especially shocking that, while these players are contractually forbidden to engage in certain behaviors or habits while employed by the NFL, the league turns a blind eye to the brazen disrespect of our flag and those who have given their lives for our freedom. These protests are absolutely reprehensible and show a despicable, self-centered disregard for the sacrifices of our servicemen and women who

have fought and, too often, have selflessly given their lives for the very right quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others exercised so inappropriately. I am hopeful you will agree that the protests of NFL athletes during the national anthem are ill-advised and entirely inappropriate.” During this time, when we mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we are reminded of how important it is to stand united and commemorate those who have lost their lives in service, rather than take a knee divided. Assemblyman Dave Rible Republican Caucus leader

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Letters To The Editor I’ll Have A Blue Christmas Every six hours a police officer is killed in the U.S. The Blue Light Project is to remember officers killed in the line of duty and for the ones that patrol our streets 24/7, 365 days a year. So put a blue light in your window to show support for the officers that will be patrolling our streets during the holidays while we are with family and friends. Being a police officer, “it is a noble profession.” Jim Nowacki Brick

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season I read your editorial about all the good things of this season. The gatherings of friends and families, the charity events, Santa Claus, the festive decorations, the Christmas trees, etc., etc. But there is one thing you left out. The reason for all this is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. If he had not been born there would be no Christmas and no holiday season to celebrate. Merry Christmas. Bill Neveroski Toms River

Christ Out Of Christmas Is Still OK This month I mentioned to a neighbor how much I enjoy the holiday season. “Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Christ. You’re a nonbeliever. What’s there for you to celebrate,” he said. “People have been celebrating this seasonal holiday long before Christ was ever heard of,”

I explained. “That’s just liberal propaganda,” he replied. “What did those heathens know anyway; praying to invisible gods, gaudily dressed priests, lighting all those ridiculous candles, burning incense, and their absurd songs. It’s just so embarrassing to think anyone could believe such nonsense. They were a disgrace to the human race,” he continued. “Well, I hadn’t quite thought about it in those terms,” I said. As he started to leave I asked, “What’s your hurry?” “I’m off to Christmas services. And you should see Father, all dressed up in his brightly colored robes, candles all aglow, incense burning and all the songs – it’s all so impressive,” he advised me. “Don’t forget to say a prayer for those dumb misguided nonbelievers who have the origins of the holiday season all mixed up,” I said. “Don’t worry, I won’t,” he assured me. For many nonbelievers who celebrate the holidays, the things that are most important are not about religious mysticism, ostentatious rituals and displays, but about spending time with family (especially the children) and friends; with charity for those in need. All have nothing to do necessarily with religion, and everything to do with filling your heart and your home, and the hearts and homes of others with sunshine. Happy Holidays! Borden Applegate Jackson

A Christmas Memory On Christmas Eve it was customary for our children and their families to celebrate in our house in Toms River where they grew up. We had a simple buffet

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supper, then opened our gift and later had dessert. One year we were just tidying up after supper when the doorbell rang. Someone said, “It’s for you, Mom – carolers.” I hate to admit this but I don’t like carolers. I feel stupid standing there while people sing in your face. But when I opened the door I was amazed to see just one lone caroler, a boy at that, maybe 13 years old. He sang and I thanked him and asked if he wanted something to eat or drink, or even to use the bathroom. He said he would like a drink. When I went to get it those in the living room reached in their pockets for a few dollars and asked him where he lived and if he wanted a ride home as it was late. He said he lived in the apartments nearby, a complex often occupied by single parents. He drank his soda and said goodbye. My children debated whether he was out to make money or if he needed the money – though he was wearing an expensive jacket. But in my heart I shall always like to think we were visited by the Christ Child – and we took him in, offering food and shelter – isn’t that why we put candles in the windows? P.S. None of our neighbors had our visitor. Janet Lamb Clarkson Toms River

NJ Needs Demographically Sensitive, Single State-Wide Police Force It is clear our current system of policing is broken beyond repair. New Jersey (called Lenapehoking by the Lenape people) should work to create a new style of policing: Culturally-aware Civilian Representative Policing or CCRP. Under my concept, New Jersey would create a single state-wide police force with five main divisions: traffic safety, crime reduction, ombudsman, community relations, and victim support. The demographics of officers hired (i.e. race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) would be required to be consistent with the demographics of the state. The new agency would be called the Nutiket Witschindin, the Lenape words for watchperson and one who assists, embracing our state’s native cultural heritage and a community caretaker role. Officers would be given

the title of Witawematpanni, the Lenape word for Assistant. Most would not carry a gun. In order to fight corruption, officers would be regularly relocated to different local areas and conduct operations with officers they never previously met. This would remove the cozy relationship that bolsters the blue wall of silence, which can be compared only with the Italian mafia concept of “omerta.” Social workers and psychologists would also be given hiring preference and put into management roles, to help reduce crime and build stronger communities. Assistance to people would be prioritized above arrests made. PBA and FOP union member cards given to friends and family of police officers as a “get out-ofjail free card” would be considered illegal bribery of a public official and corruption. Display of union shields in a window of a car would be considered impersonation of a police officer, and require the car be impounded. Persons found to be using hard drugs or engaging in street prostitution would not face a criminal arrest, but could be invited to the station to meet with a social worker who would offer an addiction assessment, rehabilitation referrals, a hot meal, clean needles, a shower, clean clothes, rapid HIV/AIDS testing and condoms. Police salaries would be limited to the average median income in the state, and the broken police disability system would be scrapped, to prevent abuses. Any items seized as proceeds of crime would be required to be donated to charity, instead of being added to departmental budgets. Our current system of unfair policing has failed poor, minority, and even middle class communities. Because of this, myself and many other people do not view them as having any legitimacy and thus refuse to cooperate with them, as well as actively resist their presence. The police act as a militarized force, occupying our communities without consent of the governed, and the taxpayer is spending a hefty sum to keep them on payroll. As a minister of religion, I have provided spiritual counseling to many harmed by police abuse and misconduct. People are scared and unhappy with the status quo. We need these radical changes I have proposed to make policing equitable, effective, accountable, and respectable in the Garden State. Eric Hafner Toms River

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S�� O� G�� From The Desk Of The Governor - Governor Chris Christie

Christie Administration Wins Appeal To Extend Sandy-Related State Channel Dredging Efforts NEW JERSEY – The Christie Administration has won an appeal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will provide more time and Federal funds to complete the dredging of State channels clogged with sand and silt by Superstorm Sandy. This victory will improve the safety of New Jersey’s navigable coastal waterways for recreational and commercial boating and provide a long-term commitment to New Jersey’s marine transportation system. Under the favorable ruling, the State will receive an estimated $60 million or more for vital waterway recovery projects. “Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s waterways, depositing sand and silt into many state channels, cre-

ating hazards for recreational boaters and commercial fishermen,” Governor Chris Christie said. “Restoring the hundreds of affected channels takes time and resources. This decision recognizes the challenges New Jersey faces in meeting the monumental task of returning our navigable waterways to a state of good repair.” “The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has restored 12 channels to their authorized depth since Superstorm Sandy, and another 15 are currently underway,” New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Richard T. Hammer said. “But there is still much work to do. FEMA’s decision is a recognition of the magnitude of work required and the economic importance of providing

safe navigable channels to small businesses that rely on New Jersey waterways, such as marinas, bait and tackle shops, charter companies, as well as the commercial fishing industry.” “We are very pleased with this decision, as it is consistent with the need for a statewide network of safe and navigable coastal waterways,” New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin said. “Safe navigation of these waterways is essential to the economic vitality of our coastal communities, providing recreational boaters access to marinas and docks as part of their enjoyment of the shore’s beauty. Safe channels also ensure commercial fishing vessels have reliable access to ports and fishing grounds.”

Vicari: Shoppers To Be Alert And Cautious While Searching For The Perfect Gift OCEAN COUNTY – Holiday shoppers in quest of that elusive perfect gift also need to be cautious before pulling out their wallets. “Unfortunately, the holiday season also sees an increase in scams,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “The good news is alert consumers can often stop a scam before it starts.” Credit card “skimmers” are one way a thief can steal a credit card in less than one second. While legitimate credit card machines scan the magnetic strip on the back of the card and apply the purchase to your account, an unscrupulous employee could scan the card a second time using a personal handheld device. “Always keep your eye on your credit card when you hand it to a store or gas station employee,” said Vicari, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “Keep all of your receipts and carefully compare them to your credit

card or bank statements. Report any discrepancies as soon as possible.” While new chip-enhanced credit and debit cards can foil many skimmers, Vicari said not all consumers have received their new cards. Smart shoppers know other less devious pitfalls also await those willing to stand in long lines for that irresistible bargain. “Not every holiday gift is the perfect gift,” Vicari said. “To make after-holiday returns as painless as possible, always review a store’s return policy.” Every retail establishment in New Jersey is required to disclose its refund policy. The disclosure must either be: On a sign attached to the merchandise itself. On a sign affixed to each cash register at the point of sale. On a sign that can be easily viewed by the consumer while standing at the cash register. On a sign posted at each store

entrance used by consumers. The disclosure must note that you have the option of either a cash refund, credit card credit or store credit, provided the merchandise you are returning has not been used or damaged. It also must inform you if there are any other terms or conditions that must be met in order for you to receive a refund. “Following a few commonsense guidelines can ensure that shopping for friends and loved ones is a fun and joyous part of the holiday season,” Vicari said. Shopping locally in Ocean County also makes returns easier, he said. “Buying local not also supports our many Mom & Pop businesses, but ensures that if you do have a problem, our Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs can help,” Vicari said. “Our office may have more jurisdiction when dealing with a nearby business than it would with a mail-order company or website located out of state.”

Of the more than 200 channels that had some level of shoaling because of Superstorm Sandy, 131 are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Federal regulations originally required all of the emergency dredging work to be completed by October 30, 2017. The Christie Administration’s successful appeal resulted in FEMA reclassifying the projects as permanent work and extended the deadline for completion to December 31, 2024. NJDOT and DEP worked closely with the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, which is in charge of coordination with FEMA for the state, to facilitate the appeal process. In granting the extension, FEMA recognized the limited window of only three to four months during the year in which dredging ac-

tivities are allowed in state channels because of weather, various regulatory timing restrictions often related to protection of wetland species/ environments, as well as the constraints on availability of dredging equipment and experienced contractors. Since shortly after Sandy, NJDOT has been working to ensure safe navigation of channels while also prioritizing dredging under its comprehensive State Channel Dredging Program announced in March 2014. To date, NJDOT has completed the restoration of 12 channels to their authorized depth, with another 15 channels currently underway. DEP, NJDOT, and the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Rebuilding (GORR) have been working closely together to provide and ex-

Governor Chris Christie pedite permits for state channel dredging projects. The DEP and NJDOT’s Office of Maritime Resources will continue to work to ensure management of dredged materials in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner. All channels in the New Jersey Marine Transportation System are managed and maintained by the state for their importance in connecting local and Federal channels and promoting local economies. New Jersey’s recreational boating industry contributes $2.2 billion to the state economy, with more than 1,000 businesses providing nearly 12,000 jobs.

Sta��ord Honors K.T.C.

–Photo courtesy K.T.C. STAFFORD – Stafford Mayor John Spodofora and Council issued a proclamation to the local Taekwondo Olympic sparring team known as K.T.C. The proclamation was in recognition of K.T.C’s impressive achievement at the most recent NY Open Taekwondo Championship tournament held in Uniondale, NY. The efforts of the team garnered eight Gold, four Silver, and a Bronze medal. Master Hee Sung Moon of Master Moon’s Martial Arts was also recognized for his inﬂuence of dedication and devotion among the team members. Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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brings to preparing for the event. By its very nature, she said, the concert helps “prepare for the heart of Christmas and they work very hard to do it.” Celeste Evans spoke of how she fi nds time to attend as many concerts as possible at churches throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons and during the rest of the year as well. “The music,” she said, “definitely fills the soul. It enhances the season.” Evans, a Toms River resident, attends New Life Church of Toms River. And like many music lovers who make annual spring and Christmas concerts hosted by houses of worship mainstays of their musical calenders, she spoke of what she finds appealing about this ecumencial approach. The sense of welcome elevates the concerts in a very appealing way, said Evans, who noted that she fi nds the same quality at America’s Keswick, a Christian retreat and conference center, located in Whiting. Keswick has many concerts open to the general public and Evans said the finds the hymn sings, where she can add her own voice to the Community Choir, especially appealing. Singing along with people from all over Ocean County and beyond who enjoy raising their voice in spiritual music

The Southern Ocean Times, December 24, 2016, Page 7 is a wonderful experience, she said. At Christmas time, that experience is magnified and then some at America’s Keswick said Ruth Schmidt, administrative assistant there. The musical sounds of the season began drawing people as early as November 26 when the 125 voice choir of local people such as Evans, offered their annual Christmas Concert, Schmidt said. The audience attending consisted largely of area residents but also a wide representation of “folks from Philadelphia and Lancaster,” who are drawn by music in keeping with the religious tradition of the season and the sense of community the events reflect. The community sense of many of the offerings is a very special quality, she said. And indeed, that sense of community, in one way or the other, is a key attraction for many who seek the concerts out, said Polly Moore, director of the Island Singers, who rehearse in the Village Lutheran Church, Lanoka Harbor. Among the holiday concerts the group offered this year was a December 10 performance at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood. It was there, precisely a year before, that Toms River resident Pat Croisier heard the group for the fi rst time and decided the community spirit she experienced during it was something she’d like to tap into. “I wasn’t expecting that kind of an outcome

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at all,” Croisier said as she looked forward to returning to the church, this time as a member of the chorus. When the group rehearsed at St. Paul before this year’s concert, she savored the fact that “last year I was facing the singers and this year, I’ll be facing the audience.” Since a very positive experience singing in her high school chorus years ago, Croisier said she has always had a warm spot in her heart for the sense of community experienced in such singing groups. “I love the fact that we go out into community. That next weekend, for instance, we will be going out to hospitals to sing carols. … It’s a lovely experience.” For Emil Guadagno and Friends, who have been performing concerts as an ensemble

for three years, the Christmas concerts also reflect a strong sense of community as they strive to reach out to singles s of all ages who may be feeling alone and apart during what is for so many, a happy time. For the group’s December 17 performance, he hoped the Gospel message will come through loud and strong that they are loved “more than they can imagine,” said Guadagno whose daughter, Chelsea, is among the singers. “I think this time of year is very happy for some and very sad and lonely for others. I’ve prayed a lot about the concert,” he said. His prayer is that it will enable people to come together to celebrate with each other even though they are experiencing tough times.

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–Photo courtesy Manahawkin Elks Lodge No. 2340 MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge No. 2340, located at 520 Hilliard Blvd., donated many gifts to community families and their children this week to help brighten their upcoming holidays. Lodge members donate toys and gifts each year to support needy families. Of particular note, the St. Peters-at-the-Light Episcopal Church, located in Barnegat Light made a huge donation to our Lodge in support of this cause.

2017 Spring Girls Fast Pitch Softball Registration

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ers 4 to 6 years old. Players who register by December 31 save $15 off the regular registration fee of $75, receive a guaranteed roster spot for the 2017 season and receive free access to the winter indoor clinics.

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STAFFORD – About 82 large Pitch Pine and Short Leaf Pine trees on Ocean County Natural Lands property on Hilliard Boulevard, here, will be removed as a safety precaution. “The trees are being removed in response to the large infestation of Southern Pine Beetles which has resulted in the removal of numerous trees throughout the Ocean County Park system and from our natural lands,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “While no one likes to cut down trees, this action is the only way to keep the public safe and curtail the destruction being done by the beetles. “Tree removal has already taken place at our county-run golf course in Brick, at the site of our Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administration building in Toms River and also in Ocean County Park in Lakewood,” Bartlett said. Work to remove the trees along Hilliard Boulevard was scheduled to begin the week of December 12. “The dead trees can become a safety hazard in the area as the pines being removed are capable of impacting the traffic along Hilliard Blvd,” Bartlett said. “Pine trees impacted by Southern Pine Beetles dry out very fast and have the potential to fall in one piece. For this reason, we are removing those trees within a set distance from the roadway.” Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, noted the Ocean County Engineering Department is closely working with the Parks Department to make sure the trees are removed properly and any potential safety hazards are eliminated. “Public safety is a priority for the Board of Freeholders,” Kelly said. “Removing these trees under our hazard tree program will make certain motorists will not be affected negatively in that area.” For several years now beetles have been found gnawing away at thousands of trees

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LACEY – The township police department announced its officers responded to incidents including the following. Theft (residence) – On December 3 at 1:30 p.m., Officer Evan Androcy responded to the 600 block of Deerhead Lake Drive in Forked River, for a report of stolen jewelry from the residence. The victim reported that the items were last seen on August 19, 2016. The stolen items are as follows: 10k Gold Hoop Earrings valued at $100; severed gold ring with initial “T” curve side lettering valued at $240; six string gold necklace (weave with claw clasp) valued at $1,500; emerald and diamond hoop earrings valued at $2,100; gold ankle bracelet (square link) valued at $300; and a blue sapphire ring (marquis stone) valued at $150; for a total value of $4,390. The incident is under investigation. Theft (residence) – On December 2 at 6:02 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to the 700 block of Drexel Road in Lanoka Harbor for a report of stolen jewelry. The victim reported that while having work done at her

house, she noticed a 14k flat gold necklace valued at $2,500 missing. The victim provided the name of a suspect and the matter remains under investigation. Criminal Trespass (motor vehicle) – On December 1 at 6:33 a.m., Officer Darrell Nick responded to the Land of Oz Nursery School, located at 117 Lacey Road in Forked River, for a report of an individual sleeping in the caller’s vehicle. Investigation at the scene revealed that the complainant, who lives above the nursery school, had parked his vehicle in the front parking lot and when he woke up that morning to move his vehicle, he found a younger male with blonde hair, a backpack and skateboard, sleeping across the back seat. When the complainant confronted the subject, he exited the vehicle and walked towards the rail trail. Nothing was taken from the vehicle. The area was checked for the subject with negative results. To reach police headquarters, call 609-6936636. To submit a crime tip anonymously, go to laceypd.org/crime-tips.

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MANAHAWKIN – Steve Derion, Student Counsel advisor and Margaret Malley, Key Club advisor, were notified by Ocean of Love that Southern Regional High School has been selected as Ocean Of Love’s Children’s Aware Honoree for its 2017 Public Service Award Casino Royale Night which will be held on March 4.

They, along with the representatives of the Key Club and Student Council, have been invited to be their guests for the evening to receive the award commending them for their continued support and generosity year after year in coordinating and holding the Danceathon for Ocean of Love. Congratulations to all involved in this endeavor.

Artist Reception

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library will host artists Karen Kolb and Tom Troyano, who will be displaying their watercolor

artwork, and Tim Castagna who will be displaying his art sculptures. That reception will take place on January 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 290 Mathistown Road.

Self Defense Classes

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Recreation Department is holding self-defense classes for men and women all of ages. The classes are held the first and second

Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. at the recreation department, 900 W. Bay Ave. The fee is $15 for five hourly classes. To register, call 609-698-0080, ext. 122.

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BARNEGAT – The Rotary Club of Barnegat meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Leftys. Everyone is welcome to come and find out what it means to be in the Rotary Club.

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–Photo courtesy Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton PBA LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton Police Officers paid respect to New Jersey State Trooper Frankie Williams, who was killed on duty on December 5 in Millville. His funeral service was held in Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing.

Pine Shores Art Association Studio Sessions And Workshops

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association is holding classes in 2017. The association is located at 94 Stafford Ave. Unless otherwise indicated, call 609-597-3557 or go to pineshoresartassociation.org for more information and to confirm the session will be held. Portrait drawing sessions with live model. Open to all artists for $2 for a two-hour session. The class takes place on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. and Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Life drawing sessions, undraped model. Open to all artists for $5 model fee for a two-hour session on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Pastel classes with Linda Coulter. This is a weekly pastel workshop class by Linda Coulter.

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Walk-ins are welcome to the Saturday sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees for members are $20, and $25 for nonmembers. Call 609-6182244 or go to pineshoresartassociation.org, or contact Linda at Lindacoulter@comcast.net for more information and to confirm the session will be held. “Do Your Own Thing” Wednesdays. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. artists meet and create their own work. Open to all artists at no charge. “Artist helping Artists” Tuesdays. Every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. artists meet and create their own work in Acrylics or any other medium. Open to all artists at no charge.

WAA Baseball 2017 Spring Registration

WARETOWN – WAA Baseball spring registration will take place January 18 and February 6. T-Ball registration in January will cost $110 major, $120 senior. T-ball registration in February will cost $120 major, $130 senior.

Registration will take place at the Waretown Elementary School from 6 to 8 p.m. They will be holding their annual pasta dinner fundraiser. Each family is asked to purchase four tickets at the time of registration. The cost is $8 per ticket. For more information, visit leaguelineup. com/WAA or email gretski8@verizon.net.

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MANAHAWKIN – Michael Benson and the S.T.Y.L.E students were recently lauded by the Stafford Township School District for an interesting and interactive training they participated in on November 30. The students volunteered time from their busy school schedules to address

the fifth- and sixth-grade S.O.S. students. They provided informative and engaging activities to the students and taught skills that will be used by the peer leaders when they interact with younger students. The event was coordinated by Michael Benson, Lisa Benson and Marci Bleam.

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MANAHAWKIN – The SRMS Builders Club, under the direction of teacher Eileen Cosentino, recently donated one hundred pounds of canned goods to the King of Kings Community of

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though America may not be perfect, we have the freedom and ability to make it so,” she said. The high school seniors had a separate contest, called the Voice of Democracy. Jessica Pereira won that award. Both awards came with checks, and commemorative items such as plaques and dog tags.

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As we age, the lenses in our eyes become thicker, less ﬂexible, and less transparent, increasingly to the point where tissues within the lenses break down and clump together. These changes lead to the formation of “clouds” that scatter incoming light, which leads to blurred vision. Cataracts, which are the most common eye disease in older adults, may also increase sensitivity to glare and produce “halos” that appear around light sources. As the clouds become denser and more pervasive, the experience of cataracts leads people to conclude that they can no longer function as they normally once could. When this day arrives, it is important to know that 98 percent of cataract surgeries are completed without serious complication. Over half of people in the United States have cataracts or have undergone cataract surgery by the time they’re 80 years old. With the latest in equipment and procedures available at our office, SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. will do everything we can to see that you receive top treatment for your eye. If you are suffering from a problem with your vision you suspect may be caused by cataracts, the first step to regaining clear vision is a diagnosis by an experienced ophthalmologist. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 732-349-5622.

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A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of cardiac arrest or stroke. A New Jersey Heartsaver or Stroke Hero can be any person or group who acted in a good faith effort to help save a life regardless of the outcome. A nominee can be any individual, group, or business who recognized a cardiac or stroke emergency and activated the Chain of Survival by calling 9-1-1, performing CPR or using an AED; went above and beyond to educate others on cardiac arrest and stroke; or have taken measures to strengthen the Chain of Survival in their community. Nominees selected to receive the New Jersey American Heartsaver or Stroke Hero Award will be recognized at the state-wide celebration held during the 2017 National CPR/AED Awareness Week, June 1 through 7. To nominate someone, visit heart.org/ NJHeartsavers. Nominations will be accepted until April 7. For questions or additional information please call Courtney Nelson, Senior Director of Community Health at 609-223-3734 or courtney.nelson@heart.org.

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Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (52) Help Wanted - Seeking skilled plumbing mechanic. Must have three years plumbing experience. Must be available to be on call some nights and weekends. Must have clean driver’s license/background. Job available immediately. Please email or fax resume. NJ Plbg. Lic. 9677 Fax: 732-920-0334. Email: garontplumbing@gmail.com. (1) Personal Care Assistants - PT to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours TBD. May be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) 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. Able to pass background check. F/T, P/T, days, nights. 732-477-4531. (3) P/T Custodian - Needed for adult community clubhouse. Flexible hours. Year round. Complete application at: Crestwood Village II, Harmony Hall, 470 Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-350-5858. (1) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time/Per Diem Driver - transport consumers to & from mental health facility in Brick. Split a.m. (7 to 9)/p.m. shifts (2:45 to 4:45). Drive company owned van. Clean valid driver’s license required. (No CDL needed). Ideal for retired individual. Fax resume to 732-2559034 or call 732-255-9102, ext. 4 for more information. (4) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part time waitstaff/servers, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/ hr. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (48)

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Lacey Police Explorers Join With Sheriff’s Of�ice

LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department has a new partnership with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office to bring young adults the most advanced police explorer program available. The Police Explorer program is run through the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life program and is designed to provide training, along with “on-the-job” experience for young adults who may be interested in a career in law enforcement. Police Explorers participate in many phases of law enforcement work, but are not placed in dangerous situations. The Police Explorer program is an excellent way to become involved with the community while learning about a possible career in law enforcement. Several Law Enforcement Officers began their careers as police explorers. Partnering with the Ocean County Sher-

iff’s Department is a win-win for Lacey Township’s young adults, allowing the explorers to be involved in community events throughout Ocean County including Lacey Township. This opportunity allows the police explorers to make law enforcement contacts throughout Ocean County and New Jersey, providing them with an inside view of various law enforcement opportunities. Furthermore, partnering with the Sheriff’s Office brings various specialties available to the police explorers, including but not limited to, interactions with the K-9 Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Marine Bureau. Requirements include: be 14 to 20 years of age (must enter the program prior to 18th birthday); maintain at least a ‘C’ average in all school work through 12th grade; pass a background investigation (criminal/motor vehicle record); complete

an oral interview; maintain outstanding moral and ethical character at all times; and demonstrate willingness to serve and participate in Police Explorer activities and community events. An applicant cannot have any arrests, convictions, or serious motor vehicle violations (for example a DUI). Police Explorers will have to display professionalism and good behavior at all times. The Police Explorer must be able to work independently and with other Explorers, Explorer Peer Supervisors, and Law Enforcement Officers. The public will hold Police Explorers to the same high standards as Police Officers. Police Explorers must attend training three times a month once appointed. The training is conducted by Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers, Lacey Township Police Officers, and additional law enforcement

officers, who serve as Police Explorer Advisors. Applications are currently available at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, 120 Hooper Ave., Third Floor, in Toms River, and the Lacey Township Police Department, located at 808 W. Lacey Road in Forked River. Applications are also available at the Lacey Township High School Guidance Office, located at 73 Haines Street in Lanoka Harbor. Completed applications can either be submitted to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department or the Lacey Township Police Department. There are no fees involved for the police explorer program. For additional information or questions, contact Lieutenant Paul Sullivan, Jr., at the Lacey Township Police Department 609-693-6636, ext. 2577, or Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Christine Farrell at 732288-7843.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates

I’m not sure if it derives out of shame, fear or just plain laziness, but as experienced trial attorneys we regularly see situations where a patient’s complained of pain following an obvious injury yet the complaint(s) was ignored by the facility. A recent horrific example of ignored patient complaints came from our peaceful neighbors to the North. There was a reported case of a woman at a Canadian nursing home who went 24 days without so much as an x-ray of her leg after she fell from her wheelchair and screamed in pain. Finally, after 24 days of pleas from the patient’s daughter and significant discoloration of the leg, the facility ordered an X-ray of the woman’s leg, which demonstrated that her tibia was indeed broken. Situations such as this should never occur in any patient. In fact, in the states, such occurrences of uncontrolled pain are not only inexcusable, but they are against the law! Nursing homes have an obligation to provide pain relieving measures to their patients. While certain medical conditions such as broken bones and bruising may be obvious indicators that a patient was injured, nursing home staff must also be diligent to look for signs of distress in patients with less visible condition that require

pain relief. With disabled nursing homes patients, staff should take note of patient’s facial expressions, involuntary motor actions, moans and changes in behavior as potential indicators that the patient may indeed be suffering. After noticing these signs, the staff should timely contact the patient’s physician as well as the patient’s family. The recognition of a patient’s pain and subsequent pain relief is required pursuant to Federal Regulation of nursing homes. F-Tag 309 (Quality of Care) requires nursing homes to provide ‘necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychological wellbeing, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Despite some ambiguity as to the significance of “highest level of practicable care” really means, the interpretive guidelines to F-Tag 309 provide more specific guidance for providing pain relief and unquestionably require nursing homes to both monitor patients and provide them with sufficient pain relieving measures. If you are concerned about a loved one who you suspect is being abused in a nursing home, call the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates to discuss the patient’s legal rights.

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New Jersey Board Of Nursing Revokes And Suspends

NEW JERSEY – The Board of Nursing has revoked the licenses of three nurses, and suspended the license of a fourth, after discovering that the health care professionals lied about having nursing degrees or made other false statements in connection with their nursing licenses. The actions are the result of an investigation into licensees who claimed to be graduates of Ohio American Health Care (“OAHC”), a now-defunct Ohio nursing school closed down for numerous violations of the state’s rules governing nurse education programs. The registered nurses all presented credentials from OAHC in applying for, or seeking renewals of, their nursing licenses. In reality, three of the nurses never received Registered Nurse degrees from OAHC or any

other school, and the OAHC diplomas they held were obtained through fraud, the Board determined. The fourth nurse had attended OAHC and received an RN degree from the school, but she lied to the Board about her professional licensure history, including a misrepresentation that she had never before been licensed as a nurse in Ohio, and also lied about her work history, including previous disciplinary actions from two nursing employers. The Board’s investigation into this nurse also revealed serious concerns about the quality of the nursing education that she received at OAHC. “These women deliberately subverted our rigorous licensing standards to obtain licenses they were unqualified to hold,” said Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino. “The fraud

committed by these individuals potentially undermines the trust we rightfully place in the nursing profession and will not be tolerated.” “Nurses who practice without the required education or appropriate professional experience are a danger to patients in their care,” said Steve Lee, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “By stripping these nurses of the licenses they obtained by using sham credentials, the Board has sent a strong signal to the public that it will not tolerate fraud and has demonstrated its commitment to protecting the public from incompetent caregivers.” All four nurses entered into Consent Orders with the Board to resolve allegations of professional misconduct and fraud that stemmed from an investigation that began last year, when the Board obtained infor-

mation that Bah had obtained an RN license through fraud. The Attorney General and investigators with the Enforcement Bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs conducted the investigation. Deputy Attorney General Christopher Salloum, of the Professional Board Prosecution Section of the Division of Law, represented the State in these matters. Any individual who suspects that a nursing professional has obtained a license through fraud by, among other things, purchasing fraudulent credentials, can file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504- 6200.

Home Safety: Preventing Falls at Home

By Marissa Furka, DPT, Home Physical Therapist

or many individuals, home is where the heart is. It can also be where many elderly individuals will suffer catastrophic falls resulting in injury, dependence and even death. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults and often result in emergency room admittance. Fortunately, many falls are easily preventable by simply modifying our home living environments. Physical therapists, specifically those trained in the home environment modification, can quickly and easily asses a living space and offer practical solutions for home safety. For some people, modifying the home environment is only the start. Fall risk assessment and treatments provided by skilled physical therapists can greatly decrease your fall risk and help promote a healthier and safer lifestyle. Through these simple and easy tricks and techniques, the risk of falling can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Let’s look at the big picture: your home and your safety. Take a look around your home. Let’s start from the ground up. In an ideal situation the floor should be clear of any obstacles. This includes throw rugs, extension wires, and excessive furniture and clutter. Removing throw rugs is an easy and simple solution to a common problem. Throw rugs often shift and slide under foot and can pose a hazard to an individual who struggles to catch their balance. Items such as telephone or lamp cords should be coiled or taped out of the way. Even better, purchasing a cordless phone or a cell phone can eliminate this common trip hazard. Other obstacles that often cause falls included dog toys, piles of magazines or mail, and shoes. Make sure to pick them up and store in a location away from walkways. Ensure walkways are wide enough for walking with ease throughout the home. Removing excessive furniture that partially blocks a walkway may prevent a stumble when you are trying to squeeze on by. Take a look at stairwells around your home, are they well lit? Are the stairs free of clutter and items? Is there carpet on the stairs that is loose or fraying? Is there a handrail on both sides of the steps? For someone who struggles with steps, installing a secondary handrail can make the difference between climbing stairs and climbing stairs safely. By fixing these common issues and removing tripping hazards on steps, the likelihood of

a fall is greatly reduced. You should be able to walk around your home with ease and without worrying about tripping or stumbling. Moreover, if you walk outside make sure walkways are clear of litter and objects and walkways are in good condition. Handrails, especially on steps, should be inspected for sturdiness. This will ultimately make entry and egress easier and safer for yourself and your guests. If you are unable to install handrails, installing grab bars is your next best bet. Let’s talk about your kitchen and eating areas next. Are things you use most often within easy reach? Try to keep everything you use frequently waist level and within easy reach. Avoid reaching into top shelves of wall cabinets. If you have to use a step stool, make sure it is sturdy and has a handle for safe operation. Avoid using chairs as step stools! Once again, avoid using a throw rug by the kitchen sink. Keep water off the floor and if it does get wet, dry thoroughly to avoid a potential fall hazard. Same goes for the bathroom. Make sure you have grab bars installed if you need support to get in to and out of the tub. Use nonslip rubber mats as necessary on the floor of the shower or tub. Make sure the bathroom is well lit especially for night time use. A bright night light is essential to make trips to the bathroom at night safer. And be careful about rugs within the bathroom environment. Trip hazards run rampant in the bathroom environment because of the small space and the lack of safety hardware. Take a look at your bedroom. Make sure your floor is free of clutter. Many of us read at night but ensure last night’s crossword puzzle or magazine doesn’t end up on the floor. Use an end table and put things you utilize frequently on it such as books, magazines, television controllers and phones. Put lamps within easy reach for turning on and off. Utilize night lights that will provide a well-lit path from your bed to your bathroom. Similarly, utilizing a table lamp to illuminate a dark pathway at night can provide a safe walkway. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers. Make sure footwear is close to your bed so you can easily don and doff shoes. Socks alone can make hardwood floors or tile more slippery and pose a fall risk hazard. Position assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, dose to the bed for easy access for use in middle of the night runs

and for your morning routine. Keeping your space safe is just one thing you can do to prevent falls in the home. Getting a thorough evaluation by a therapist is also a step in the right direction. Fall prevention is multifaceted and individual. Making sure you are taking the right steps to safety is a key ingredient of what physical therapists do on a daily basis.

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The Southern Ocean Times, December 24, 2016, Page 19

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of dECEMBER 24-December 31.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may go to extremes of behavior in the week ahead, but it is all for a good cause. Your social circle will expand exponentially if you participate in community activities and outings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bad news travels fast, but it isn’t likely to put you at a disadvantage as this week unfolds. You might easily make some imaginative and shrewd business or financial decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind is a tool that you can use any way that you wish. Pry out some information or hammer out some details in the week to come. Avoid misunderstandings with loved ones and co-workers. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trust, once lost, is seldom regained. Communicate clearly to maintain the trust of friends and partners in the week ahead. Prevent caution from turning into fear by being honest and forthright. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the silver lining. Throughout the week to come you may have numerous opportunities to create something good out of something that, on the exterior, is somewhat upsetting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden. Luckily, you have a watering can nearby or other tools to nurture smart thinking. Be a smart cookie in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be overindulgent with loved ones and friends as this week unfolds. The worst that can be said is that you may yield and compromise when it is not in your best interests to do so. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The princess and the pea had a love hate relationship. You may be overly sensitive to irritations when the ones who love you best are doing everything in their power to treat you well this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lighten up. Plug in a Christmas tree or turn on the porch light. Your seriousness can be a turnoff when faced with duty and responsibility in the week to come. Focus on the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are what you think. If you let negativity creep in or react badly to criticism you may attract negativity into your life. Don’t waste time and energy on unpleasant issues this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money walks when impulse talks. Control your desire to make rash purchases in the week ahead. If you keep an eye on the future past transgressions won’t impact your wallet as much. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Read the tea leaves. You may need to work harder and receive less appreciation than usual this week. Focus on fulfilling obligations and protect your reputation from unnecessary criticism.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Our House Was Our Castle And Our Keep

Dear Joel My wife and I are both retired. I am writing because she may see this and realize that it’s her that I am referring to. Our house is filthy and disgusting. I can no longer look in the refrigerator. Our stove hasn’t been cleaned in months and the bathroom equally as dirty. Any suggestions as to how to change her? Answer: My suggestion is (as always) stop trying to change her and work on yourself. I see nothing in your letter that makes me feel that you are incapable of doing some housework. Too often people can help

situations but fi nd it easier to blame others. Perhaps if your wife sees that you care enough to do the cleaning, she will follow suit. If my suggestion doesn’t fit, many people hire people to do the cleaning for them. If that is all that’s wrong in your home, consider yourself lucky. It’s not a heavy lift. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Victorian Tea Room WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation presents the Victorian Tea Room, 600 Main in Toms River, on February 15. The time is TBD. The cost is $34

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Give A Gift Of Cookies All Season Long By Wolfgang Puck

I recently shared some memories centered on my love baking holiday cookies, along with an easy recipe for peanut butter cookies. But, from early childhood, I learned one very important rule on this subject from my mother and grandmother: One kind of cookie alone is never enough at the holidays. That’s why, to get all of your baking done before the arrival of Christmas and Hanukkah, I would like to offer another delicious, easy-to-make cookie recipe. This one also fulfills another i mpor t ant requi rement of holid ay sweet offerings, in that it features rich chocolate f lavor. I love to include some chocolate among the treats I prepare for the festive season. It is, after all, my favorite sweet f lavor. And these little cookies deliver big, intense hits of chocolate, f lavored as they are not only with cocoa powder but also bittersweet chocolate. Be sure to use a good-quality chocolate, including European brands like Valrhona from France or Callebaut from Belgium; a premium American make like Scharffen Berger; or one of the many other boutique labels you can find today in gourmet markets and specialty food shops. The cookie dough itself is easy to mix, especially if you have a stand mixer. But you could also put it together with a good, sturdy hand-held electric mixer. Chilling the dough after you form it into balls is essential to help you get the firm yet crumbly texture that I like so much about these cookies. Another big par t of the cookies’ appeal is the thumbprint in each one. Children love to help shape them, too. Just before you serve the cookies is the time to fill those indentations with jam. (Any sooner, and the moisture in the jam could turn the cookies soggy.) I like to use raspberry jam, but any other f lavor that you think goes with chocolate - apricot, cherr y, orange marmalade - would also make an excellent choice. If you want extra-chocolaty cookies, fill them with chocolate ganache instead of the jam. Just put 3/4 pound (375 g) of chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup (250 mL) of hot heavy cream over the chocolate, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then whisk until smooth and shiny. Let the ganache cool slightly before filling the cookies. (Or use your favorite jar of chocolate-nut spread from the supermarket instead.) Pack airtight tins with an assortment of these cookies, along with any other home-baked cookies you like, and you’ll have holiday gifts well worth giving and happily received!

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen 3 cups (750 mL) plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 3/4 pound (375 g) unsalted butter (3 sticks), at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 1/3 cups (330 mL) confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 large cage-free egg yolks Raspberry jam Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Into a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. In a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate pieces. When almost melted, turn off the heat and leave it to melt completely, stirring occasionally. In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters, beat together the butter and confectioners’ sugar, starting on low speed until the sugar is fully incorporated. Then turn the speed to high and continuing to beat until the mixture turns very fluffy and white, about 5 minutes. Stop the machine occasionally, as needed, and scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula, to ensure even blending. On medium speed, add the egg yolks one at a time, beating just until combined. Add the melted chocolate and mix well on medium speed. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sifted ingredients, beating just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Remove the bowl from the mixer. With clean hands, form the dough into small balls about 1 generous tablespoon each. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, then gently press a thumb into each ball to make a deep indentation in the center. Cover loosely with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight to help keep the indentations intact. Before baking, position the oven rack in the center. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet or sheets back to front halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. If using only one baking sheet, leave it to cool before putting more cookies on it. When the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve, layering them between sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper. Before serving, use a teaspoon to fill the indentations with a little raspberry jam.

(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.

Page 20, The Southern Ocean Times, December 24, 2016