2016-12-24 - The Toms River Times

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Toms River Continues Push To Acquire Route 9 Parcels

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December 24, 2016

NEW TOWN PLANNER TO TAKE HELM

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Longtime Township Planner Jay Lynch is retiring, effective January 1, and David Glynn Roberts will take his place.

Roberts, welcomed by township council at its meeting December 13, joins Toms River Township as its planner after 35 years of experience both in private firms and public sector.

In his biography provided by the township, Robert’s resume includes serving as a Land Use Planning Department Manager with the firm of Maser Consulting, PA and a Principal at CMX/Schoor DePalma, where he specialized in redevelopment, sustainable design and growth management.

Prior to his 21 years of private consulting (Planners - See Page 4)

–Photos by Catherine Galioto The stretch along Route 9 the township is hoping to acquire, to preserve from overdevelopment in that area of Toms River.

By Catherine Galioto 9 in the Pleasant Plains/North Dover section yet to. The next step could be eminent TOMS RIVER – TOMS RIVER – Saying of Toms River have been appraised with domain proceedings. landowners have at least through the end of offers made to the owners.

The estimated cost of the approximately the year to respond, Township AdministraShives told the Toms River Times that 50 acres of parcels under the previous orditor Paul Shives said the several parcels the one of the several owners has responded nances could come in around $10 million, township is hoping to acquire along Route to the township’s offer, but many have (Parcels - See Page 4)

Still Time To En�oy Bi� Christmas Displays

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The lights dance in time to music. The 10-foot tall inflatables smile down at you. Santa is in the window and thousands of dots of color light up the night.

Several homeowners and businesses have gone all out in dressing their homes in Christmas lights for the holidays.

Here are some of our favorite holiday (Displays - See Page 17)

–Photo courtesy Toms River Township New town planner for Toms River, David Glynn Roberts

The Sounds Of Joy, Hope And Compassion

By Lois Rogers TOMS RIVER – Since 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 (Music - See Page 5)

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bought through the bond ordinance and the township’s open space funds, officials said previously.

The township wants to acquire the properties as an open-space/land preservation move in that area of town, Shives said.

“They were identified previously by the governing body as of interest for open space,” Shives said, “in order to ease some of the development pressures in that area.”

The North Dover area and Route 9 corridor has seen in the last several years a rash of building and applications for site plans, with recent clearings for businesses, single family homes and apartments all along that stretch and the border with Lakewood.

“Appraisals have been made of all those properties, offers have been made to all the property owners, and we are awaiting the answers of all the property owners.”

The sites include lots on the south side of Route 9, in the stretch between Ascione Florist and the Hindu temple: with addresses 1980, 1976, 1970, 1962, 1956 and 1940 Lakewood Road. Some are homes while other addresses are businesses, such as the discount furniture store and the egg farm.

“Only one has accepted the appraisal and offer so far,” Shives said. “We haven’t closed yet on anything.”

At its December 13 meeting, two ordinances were updated to reflect a parcel omitted from the original council approvals to the eminent domain and bond ordinances, passed in April this year.

Both amended ordinances passed council muster at the December meeting.

Should the offers not be accepted, the township would next pursue “a filing of a declaration of taking,” said Shives, adding that would use the appraised value and previous offer.

–Photo by Catherine Galioto Map of lots Toms River pursued this year for open space.

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practice, Roberts served as the Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Asbury Park (10 years) and an Assistant Planner in Norwalk, Connecticut (2 years) and for the Sussex County Planning Department in New Jersey (2 years).

In addition to several authorships, distinctions and certifications in the engineering and planning fields, Roberts also served as President of the New Jersey Chapters of both the American Planning Association, (1993 to 1997), and the American Society of Landscape Architects, (2003-04).

Lynch, who is retiring, has served as both the township planner as well as the township’s Director, Department of Engi-

neering, Construction Services, Code Enforcement and Community Development.

He’s worked as a Professional Planner in New Jersey for 54 years and as a consultant for 40 years.

His legacy includes preparing at least 60 municipal master plans, plan updates and ordinance revisions; acceptance as a zoning and planning expert in the courts throughout New Jersey; service as court-appointed special master on 18 New Jersey housing cases; advising municipalities on 27 urban redevelopment projects; and securing funding for 36 subsidized housing projects.

Township spokesperson Stacy Proebstle said Lynch along with other retiring personnel will be honored in the last meeting of the year for the township council, December 27.

Family Services At Beth Am Shalom

LAKEWOOD – Several years ago, Rabbi Steven Gold of Beth Am Shalom began a special Family Shabbat service the fi rst Friday evening of every month at 7 p.m.

Each month a different grade leads the service. These services became so popular with students, parents and congregants that the Religious School Committee decided to precede the service at 6 p.m. with a very-well attended pot luck dinner and offer an exciting game and ice cream fi lled Youth Oneg in addition to the regular Oneg following services.

The students practice what they learn

in Religious School by reading from the prayer book in Hebrew, while the Junior Choir, B/Nei Ruach, led by Cantor Mariel, enhances the service with their singing.

One of the highlights of the Family Service is when Rabbi Steve sits on the steps to the bima surrounded by all the children in attendance to tell a story sermon relevant to the Torah reading of the week or holiday. The children love listening and responding to Rabbi’s stories, and the adults do, too.

Everyone is welcome to attend Shabbat services every Friday night.

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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 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 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 finds 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 finds 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 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 Toms River Times, December 24, 2016, Page 5 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 first 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 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 ref lect 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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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.

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EDITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Toms River face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Toms River for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your

officials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours.

People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness.

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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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From The Desk Of The Township Mayor - Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher

Mark Mutter’s Service Spans Multiple Roles Over Decades Thomas F. Kelaher TOMS RIVER – As I continue to highlight the various Department Heads within the Township, I am honored to write about our Municipal Clerk, Mark Mutter.

Mark has been a prominent figure in the life of Dover Township and Toms River for more than a quarter century. Mark is a local guy, graduating from Toms River High School North, Ocean Cou nt y College and Rutgers University.

From there, Mark attended law school where he graduated from Western New

England College School of Law in 1981. He commenced practicing law under the guidance of Toms River’s World War II hero, Leonard “Bud” Lomell.

Mark accompanied Bud many times to Normandy for D-Day anniversary celebrations with the U.S. WWII Army Rangers Battalion. Mark was one of Bud Lomell’s last law clerks. He also served as Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor from 1987-1990 and was Municipal Prosecutor for numerous Ocean County towns from 19872005.

Mark was elected to the Dover Township Committee in 1992, 1995 and 1998.

He served as Mayor in 1993 and again in 2000. He was

appointed Municipal Clerk in May 2005 and continues to serve in that capacity to the present date.

The office of Municipal Clerk is the central nerve center of the Township.

The Municipal Clerk is the secretary to the Governing Body, the chief election official, the administrator of licenses and permits and the custodian of all municipal records. As Custodian of Records, the Town Clerk’s Office serves as the official filing center for all Town resolutions, ordinances, contracts, minutes and documents adopted by the Town Council. Mark oversees the agenda for Council meetings, Open Public Records Requests for residents and vital re-

cords including marriage licenses and death certificates.

The chief monument to the history of a town is its public archives. Preservation of archives is universally recognized as a proper and natural function of government. Public records are public property, and stewardship over records is a government responsibility vital to the public trust.

The Town’s archives, administered by the Town Clerk’s Office, are charged with a special role in protecting and maintaining the recorded information of Toms River. Like other public assets, the Town’s records are held in trust for the citizens. Once permanent records are no longer

required for current business, they are submitted to the Clerk’s Office for storage. Here they are protected and permanently preser ved as historical, cultural and legal assets for use by Town government and the public. Under his tenure, Mark helped design and initiate the Township’s Records Center. Here, most of the Township’s records are stored and archived in a safe and secure location.

Some documents are kept in the Township vault.

Mark is also the chair of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Semiquincentennial Committee, which is in charge of planning the Township’s 250th Anniversary celebration in 2017. The an-

niversary will include a year-long series of events in cooperation with the Ocean Count y Librar y, Toms River Schools, Toms River Business Improvement District, Ocean County Historical Society and Ocean County College.

Mark is an instructor at Ocean Cou nt y College and Rutgers University’s Center for Continuing Education Studies.

As Mayor, I rely on Mark on a daily basis. His wealth of experience and knowledge is not only an asset to our community and our resident, but serves as what I’d like to describe as the institutional history of the Township and the smooth operation of Toms River municipal government.

From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders Freeholders Urge Obama Not To Pardon Bergdahl

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

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

he was later captured by Taliban terrorists.

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

Now Bergdahl is hoping to avoid a court martial by

requesting a full presidential pardon.

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

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

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

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to locate him when he initially went missing.”

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

thru to today’s ongoing War on Terror.

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

- By Freeholder Gerry P. Little

December Is National Safe Toys And Gifts Month

OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, reminds parents and those buying toys for little ones to remember that December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month and safety should be the priority when choosing gifts…for anyone.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, offers safety tips to keep in mind during this holiday season: Balloons – children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than eight years old. Discard broken

balloons immediately.

Small balls and other toys with small parts – for children younger than age three, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking.

Scooters and other riding toys – riding toys, skateboards and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at

all times and they should be sized to fit.

Magnets – high-powered magnet sets are dangerous and should be kept away from children. Whether marketed for children or adults, building and play sets with small magnets should also be kept away from small children.

Regenye said, “Once gifts

are open, it’s important to discard plastic wrapping or other toy packaging before the wrapping and packaging become dangerous play things. Make sure you keep the toys for the older children away from younger siblings. As many toys need batteries, battery installation or charging should be supervised by adults.

Freeholder Gerry P. Little Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to children. Make sure you read the instructions and warnings on chargers before using.”

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You shall file your Answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, PO Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Service of the county of venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services office of the county of venue. A directory with contact information for local Legal Services Offices and Lawyer Referral Services is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10153_ deptyclerklawref.pdf. THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following Mortgage: Dated: March 27, 2003 in the amount of: $57,000.00 Made by: Anthony Romano To: Sovereign Bank n/k/a Santander Bank, N.A. Recorded: April 28, 2003 at Book 11371 and Page 0076 Covers real estate located at: 137 San Carlos Street, Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey 08831 and also known as Lot 41 in Block 4.27 as shown on the Tax Map of Berkeley Township, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey. You, Anthony Romano, his unknown heirs, devisees, personal representatives, administrators, executors and his, if any, successors in right, title, and interest, have been joined as a Defendant in our foreclosure complaint and your lien or encumbrance on the mortgaged premises is subject to Plaintiff’s mortgage. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as a defendant is set forth with particularity in the Complaint, a copy of which will be furnished to you on request, addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above-mentioned address. Dated: December 24, 2016 Michelle M. Smith, Esquire, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY.

–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District TOMS RIVER – High School East Interact Club held its annual Blood Drive encouraging people to give the “gift of life” for the holidays.

TRHSN Schedules Parents Night

TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School North is starting the process of scheduling eighth-grade students for their ninth-grade year in the high school. The Guidance Department of Toms River High School North will visit children in their classrooms at the Intermediate School to distribute materials, provide information, and begin the scheduling process.

To enable parents to become more aware of the high school curriculum, graduation requirements and to discuss course selection, the school has scheduled a “Parents’ Evening

for Ninth Grade Scheduling” at Toms River High School North on January 26 in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

The evening will include a general overview and orientation to Toms River High School North. There will be a Power Point presentation to discuss the specifics of graduation requirements, scheduling and other important curricular issues. The ninth grade guidance counselors will be available for questions after the presentation. It is a review of information that will have been presented already to the eighth-grade students.

Schools’ Winter Performances

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Intermediate East will hold its winter concert on February 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Its Winter Choral Concert will be held January 11 from 9:15 to 11 a.m. in the cafetorium at Intermediate South.

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Winter Break Program

TOMS RIVER – Toms River will have a Winter Break program from December 27 to 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Youth Center, 1505 North Bay Ave. The price is $150 per child plus any trips.

The maximum is 40 kids. Residents should use their community pass account to register.

Trips TBA. Families must create an account for all Youth Services program at register.communitypass. net/tomsriver and choose “Toms River” in the drop down box.

For more information, call Youth Services at 732-341-1000, ext. 8436/8437.

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Beaton, who writes programming code daily as part of his job duties, shared tips with the students on how they can write code themselves.

StoryFaces At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – StoryFaces will be held on March 15 at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage, The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, College Drive at OCC. Tickets range from $12 to $10.

StoryFaces is a unique combination of disciplines, where audience volunteers are brought on stage and face painted to illustrate

traditional folktales and original stories. The amazing face painting captivates students of all ages while they learn about world cultures and listen to wonderful stories ranging from the comic adventure of Tiddalik the Giant Frog to the heroic tale of Punia and the King of the Sharks.

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Bureau Of Fire Prevention Offers Holiday Decorating Safety Tips TOMS RIVER – As the Holiday Season continues, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention would like to remind everyone of the need to practice fire safety, particularly when decorating your home and choosing a tree.

“According to the U.S. Fire Administration one of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. The best way to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to water it every day and place it away from heat sources such as a fireplace, woodstove, radiator or space heater,” said Bob Yaiser, public education officer for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Before placing your tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk.

Make sure the tree is at least three feet from any heat source.

Add water to the stand initially and be sure to add

water daily.

Turn off the tree when leaving the house or going to bed.

Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.

Some lights are for indoor use only. Always read the instructions.

Replace any string of lights with worn cords or loose bulb connections.

Never use candles to light a tree. Keep candles away from other decorations.

Always turn off holidays lights inside and outside your home before going to bed or leaving the house.

In closing, every home should have operating an operating smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.

For more information about fire safety, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-2405153 or online at trfireprevention.com.

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TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School East submitted its application to become recognized as a National School of Character.

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–Photos courtesy Michael Bucca and Glynis Wray The Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River brought together members, family, and friends with the mission of putting up holiday decorations for Ocean’s Harbor House.

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Of the women surveyed, 70% advised they did not report it due to fear of retaliation or not being believed. Sexual Harassment includes practices ranging from direct request for sexual favors to workplace conditions that create a hostile work environment for persons of either gender, including same sex harassment. It also includes gender based put downs and demeaning comments. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex which includes sexual harassment. In Lehman, the New Jersey Supreme Court explained actionable sexual harassment. “Quid pro quo” sexual harassment occurs when an employer attempts to make an employee submit to sexual demands as a condition of employment. “Hostile work environment” sexual harassment occurs when an employer or fellow employee harasses an employee because of his or her sex and the working environment becomes hostile. Regarding both forms of sexual harassment, the target or victim must demonstrate that the behavior is unwelcome and not consensual.

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TOMS RIVER – The Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River brought together members, family, and friends with the mission of putting up holiday decorations for Ocean’s Harbor House. Decorations such as lights, inflatable snowman, and light-up snowflakes were all hung on the house itself, in the office building, and in the backyard all to brighten up the spirits of the residents and staff members.

The decorations were both purchased by the club and donated by Rotarians.

The decoration project is an annual tradition of the Central Ocean Rotary Club and is an example of the work that Rotary does in the community. The club is comprised of business professionals who use their skills and time to

work on projects that benefit our community.

It is one of three Rotary clubs in Toms River that work to enrich the lives of residents of Toms River and Ocean County.

Ocean’s Harbor House serves at-risk and homeless youth and provides a safe haven and caring environment for those children.

They have been in existence since 1988, and Central Ocean Rotary has been a proud partner of Ocean’s Harbor House since the beginning.

The club is pleased to help such great organizations such as Ocean’s Harbor House.

For more information about Ocean’s Harbor House, log onto oceansharborhouse.org.

For more information about Central Ocean Rotary, visit centraloceanrotary.org.

Holiday Closures TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Department of Public Works will be closed for December 26 and January 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

There will be no sanitation and recycling collections and the Recycling Convenience

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All sanitation and recycling collections are postponed one day throughout both weeks with Friday’s sanitation being picked up on Saturday.

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Hangover – Truthfully, I have no experience with this one as my drinking habits amount to probably one drink (or a few sips of one drink), about three times a year. I just don’t like feeling ‘messed up’ in my head and it causes insomnia for me. But lots of my friends drink, and some get hangovers. I suggest you take two N-acetylcysteine supplements (approximately 1200 mg of NAC) and also a B1 (thiamine) tablet with your drin ks or in the mor ning. There’s a biochemical reason for why this works better than drinking raw eggs or sweating in a sauna, just take my word for it.

Dry, chapped lips – Drink more, always infuse your water with marshmallow root (keep it in the fridge) and apply honey to your lips (instead of lip gloss). You’re more kissable that way too. I have a much longer version of this article with more 5 minute health hacks, it’s free at my website, and now here’s the last hack for a cold.

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Final Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan Approved

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This action clears the Action Plan for implementation by federal, state and tribal entities.

“Throughout this effort, our goal has been to ensure that the Plan will be a blueprint for conservation and management to protect the ocean and its natural resources. This Final Action Plan will be the foundation,” said Tim Dillingham, Executive Director of the American Littoral Society. “The next goal will be effective implementation.”

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Implementation will bring another set of opportunities and challenges for us to ensure conservation prevails in this Plan.”

The importance and need for this type of an action plan is clear. The ocean and coast are hubs for commercial and recreational fishing, shipping transportation to and from multiple ports, renewable energy production, high-speed telecommunications, science and research, tourism, and countless recreational interests and industries.

Demands to increase existing uses and open the area to new development drive home the need for a plan that will help protect the environment and ecosystems.

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“Years of time, effort and dedication are represented in this new plan,” said Helen Henderson, the Society’s Ocean Planning Manager. “This plan will connect federal, state and tribal agencies in ways that will serve the public need while protecting our irreplaceable resources.”

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NEW JERSEY – The Ocean County Health Department shared this information about a law coming into effect in January.

Under a new state adoption law, birth parents who want to maintain their privacy have until December 31 to submit requests to the Department of Health to have their personal identifying information redacted from their child’s original birth certificate.

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displays around Ocean County. Print the list and mark your map and enjoy before they’re gone for the season.

279 Woodhaven Blvd SW, Bayville. Watch over 70,000 lights dance to 11 different songs on this dead-end street.

306 Van Zile Rd., Brick. Walk around the Paul Hayes Winter Wonderland, where so many handmade character cutouts dot the yard. Peek inside the window for the Christmas village.

265 Georgia Dr., Brick. A tremendous light show in Lake Riviera section, also accepting donations for the Wounded Warrior Project.

1 Carlson Drive, Jackson. The Cook’s Christmas Light Show Show returns this year until January 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. each night. Tune in and enjoy the choreographed light display.

100 percent of donations benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

213 Bay Way, Lanoka Harbor section of Lac-

The Toms River Times, December 24, 2016, Page 17 ey. The Sheppard Family Christmas Display, now in its last year, a 39-year tradition.

184 Yellowbank Road, Toms River. The Ferone Family has grown its holiday display set to music, at the dead-end of Yellowbank.

Tune in to listen and enjoy classics and modern songs alike.

2265 Vermont Ave., Toms River. Loop through the driveway of the-Vermont Avenue Christmas Village and be treated to elaborate displays behind glass, and other decorations.

White Oak Bottom and Basswood Hollow, Toms River. This corner property is packed with giant inflatables, many of them with mechanical elements and lights.

Palmerston Court, Toms River. Nearly all the residents of this culdesac have decorated the trees in twinkling white lights, creating some holiday magic to drive through.

Elsewhere: Historic Smithville, Galloway.

The lake of this shopping village has Christmas trees floating in it that blink in time to the music.

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The Toms River Times, December 24, 2016, Page 19

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The Toms River Times, December 24, 2016, Page 21

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Inside The Law Nursing Home Abuse: Patients Are Ignored

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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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?

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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

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The Toms River Times, December 24, 2016, Page 23

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.

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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.

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