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December 31, 2016

COUNCIL New Parks, Locals’ Fame Among Jackson Milestones RESPONDS TO OPEN-MEETING ACCUSATION

–Photos by The Jackson Times 2016 saw Jackson residents in the news: Gianna Isabella on American Idol, longtime band director Bud McCormick retires, Mayor Mike Reina at MIA/POW chair installation among other milestones.

By Jennifer Peacock laws to protect residents’ quality of life. quire vendors to list the streets they JACKSON – 2016 saw a new spray park Here are some highlights: plan to canvas. in the township park system, some locals January Councilman Robert Nixon was named earning a shot in the limelight, and new Residents demand the township re(Milestone - See Page 5)

Pinelands Commission Seeks Comment On Pipeline

OCEA N COU N T Y – T he Pi ne lands Commission will hold a special meeting for the public to comment on whether the South Jersey Gas pipeline project complies with the rules that protect the Pinelands.

Inside This Week’s Edition

The commission argues that it does not - in fact the Commission already voted on this project in 2014 and failed to approve it.

In November, NJ Courts ruled that the Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission did not have the authority to rule

that the project was compliant with Pinelands rules. The Courts sent the SJ Gas pipeline project application back the full 15-member governing board for a vote and a public hearing.

(Pipeline - See Page 18)

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Did Jackson officials violate the law by holding a private meeting at the municipal attorney’s office?

Resident Elenor Hannum accused the five-member council, mayor and three Municipal Utility Authority members of holding a “secret meeting” on December 3, a Saturday, at the municipal attorney’s office in Toms River. A local online news outlet posted pictures provided by anonymous Jackson residents showing township officials entering and leaving that office.

Gavin Rozzi of PoliticsOC, who received the video, scrutinized the video and confirmed the metadata showed a December 3, 2016 timestamp and was not tampered with.

He added he didn’t know how those residents knew the meeting was taking place.

The video recording alleges these officials entered and exited Gilmore’s office: council members Rob Nixon, Kenneth Bressi, Barry Calogero, Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave; Mayor Michael Reina; Jackson GOP Chairman Bill Allmann; Clara Glory and Todd Porter, who serve on the MUA; and attorneys Jean Cipriani and George Gilmore. All attending are Republicans.

Hannum told council at its December 13 meeting that the December 3 meeting they held violated the Open Public Meetings Act. Council president Nixon did not deny there was a meeting that day at municipal attorney and Ocean County GOP chairman Gilmore’s office, but refused to answer questions about the meeting’s content, saying the meeting did not violate OPMA. The meeting, he said, was a political caucus meeting.

“When was the last time a political caucus meeting has occurred,” Hannum asked.

“I don’t believe that’s a relevant question to council,” Nixon replied.

“At the last council meeting, a question came up questioning whether how much influence George Gilmore has on politics in Jackson Township?” She said.

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“Are you asking a question? I think that’s kind of a general question that’s kind of a pointed question. To be honest with you, Elenor, none. He has zero impact on the decisions made on this dais,” Nixon said.

“Then, I must ask you. Was there a secret meeting on December 3, 2016?” she said.

“The Township council, separately from our political roles, we’re permitted to meet with anybody in a political context that we want to, so long as township business is not discussed outside of that context,” Nixon said.

Municipal attorney Jean Cipriani responded to The Jackson Times’ inquiry the following day about the legalities of the meeting. Cipriani cited N.J.S.A. 10:4-7, which excludes political caucuses from the OPMA. “Typical partisan caucus meetings and chance encounters of members of public bodies are neither covered by the provisions of this act, nor are they intended to be so covered,” it reads.

Attorney Edward Purcell of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, Trenton, agreed that political caucuses are not subject to OPMA. In an email to The Jackson Times, he explained why.

“That assertion is correct—meetings of political caucuses are exempt from OPMA. OPMA doesn’t define the term and courts have, at times, struggled to apply this exemption,” Purcell wrote. “A practical shorthand would be meetings of members of the same political party that focus on discussing the political ramifications of local matters, not

the substantive merits of the issues or discussions of which way individual governing body members will vote.”

John Paff is the treasurer for the New Jersey Foundation for Open Government. He is also chairman of the New Jersey Libertarian Party’s Open Government Advocacy Project as well as the NJLP’s Preempted Ordinance Repeal Project. Paff’s blog, njopengovt. blogspot.com, reports on open government issues from across the state.

He, Purcell and Cipriani all referred to the 2008 case, Mountain Hill, L.L.C. v. Twp. of Middletown, which NJ Superior Court Appellate Division ruled that Party (political) caucus meetings were not subject to OPMA. Paff read from the decision.

“Although the all-Republican Committee left them in the ‘land of shadows between typical partisan caucuses and open public meetings,’ – that’s a great quote, I would think, that the courts themselves have called this problem we’re talking about land of shadows between typical partisan caucuses and open public meetings – ‘we are more than satisfied in this case that Committee members did not go beyond typical partisan caucuses.’ Based on what the committee members themselves said,” Paff said. “That’s a problem.”

Residents can lodge complaints with county prosecutor’s office or state attorney general if they believe the OPMA has been violated.

They can also sue in NJ Superior Court. But the process is time consuming and very costly, Paff said, and unlike Open Public Records Act violations where victors have court costs covered, OPMA cases offer no fi nancial

compensation, even if the complainant wins.

If the court does find a violation occurred, a fine of $100 is levied for the first offense, and anywhere between $100 and $500 for subsequent offenses.

Hannum could not be reached by press time to say whether she planned to sue.

Paff spoke generally on political caucus meetings and stressed he’s not accusing Jackson officials of breaking any laws.

“I’m not naïve enough to think that a member of a municipal council that is controlled by one party would not use the Middletown decision and sort of make it maybe the last item of business at their caucus meeting, ‘Okay, if anybody asks, remember that what we talked about here is only what is of importance to the party on these issues and how we’re going to spin political items of importance to our town and how we’re only going to talk about the political pulse of our town,’” Paff continued.

He said that it is still problematic because who is verifying what was discussed? Paff said: “But they can actually discuss anything under the sun, and it seems that the burden of proving that they did not do that is upon the public who are not even aware in most cases that they meeting took place, and even if they are, have no idea as to the content of what was discussed.”

Council vice president Kenneth Bressi spoke to The Jackson Times and strongly reiterated that the meeting was a political caucus that did not address any township issues.

“It’s 100 percent political, it’s 100 percent legal. We’re allowed to have them,” Bressi

said. “This word ‘secret’ putting to it is something else. Just so you know, when we do a closed session for the night at a regular meeting, we get told we’re doing backroom deals there. It’s the same expression. There’s time you have confidentiality. This is a political caucus.”

He added that most election bodies, whether Republican, Democrat or Independent, have meetings like this. They can be held any time of year.

“If you have a difference with a political ally, or a peer of yours, and you want to straighten it out amongst yourselves, you call a political caucus meeting,” Bressi said.

“There are very strict guidelines of what you can speak on.”

Cipriani added via email, “There is no specific list of individuals who must be present for a political meeting in the law. It is typical for a local and/or county political party organization to be represented by Chairperson and/or President or other designee.”

Gilmore is the GOP county chair, Allman is the Jackson GOP Municipal Chair.

The OPMA, known popularly as “The Sunshine Law,” was approved in October 1975. It defines a public body, public meeting, adequate notice, closed sessions, and meeting minutes. The law exempts political caucuses from its terms, but doesn’t define what a political caucus is. It’s the courts, a costly prospect, that often decide.

The Jackson Times contacted the NJ American Civil Liberties Union, which does involve itself in open government issues, for this story. They did not respond by press time.

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council president; Kenneth Bressi was named vice president.

New Board of Education members Scott Sargent, Vicki Grasso and John Burnetsky were sworn in.

Great Adventure welcomed a Siberian Tiger cub and an African lion cub to its safari.

Jackson Memorial High School won funds to purchase a driving simulator, which is used in the sophomore driver’s ed class.

JMHS students and staff bid long-time band director Bud McCormick a fond farewell.

February The Board of Education talked about piloting active shooter preparedness—ALICE training—at Goetz Middle School.

Mayor Michael Reina hosts the Missing Man Table with Rolling Thunder at the municipal building.

American Idol Gianna Isabella is given a send-off at JMHS. Jackson schools joined Sustainable Jersey, a “nonprofit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support and reward schools as they pursue sustainability programs.”

March Councilman Scott Martin wanted a rent control ordinance amended to protect residents from being priced out of their homes.

Residents complained of increased texts from real estate agents.

The council honored Jackson’s teachers of the year.

Jackson’s amendment allowing a mixture of native and non-native grasses in solar arrays does not apply to Great Adventure’s solar array application, but raises eyebrows.

Taxpayers saw a slight increase in the school taxes, an average of $71 per household.

April After nearly 30 hours of testimony, the planning board approved Great Adventure’s application for solar arrays.

The township outlawed puppy mills.

Taxpayers saw an increase in the municipal taxes, an average of $27.69.

The no-knock application became available online on the township’s website, jacksontwpnj.net.

The township awarded a solar photovoltaic system to HESP solar. The system will be built at the Legler landfill site.

The school administration said PARCC opt-outs skewed test scores.

Council approved rules and regulations for the new spray park in the justice complex.

May The spray park had a delayed opening.

The township council passed a resolution that “restricts cooperation” of the township’s police department with any neighborhood watch group outside the township’s jurisdiction. The resolution came in response to complaints about Lakewood’s Civilian Safety Watch (LCSW) crossing into Jackson.

The Board of Education assured residents it’s not privatizing its school bus fleet.

June A superior court judge ruled in favor of MIB Properties LLC, agreeing it could build a funeral home and banquet hall at Cooks

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The spray park opened June 18 on weekends.

July Shady Oak Mobile Home Park is finally getting a clean-up, and a provisional license.

State road projects were stalled when Gov. Christie’s 23-cent-per-gallon tax hike didn’t go through.

The decision to allow a funeral home at Cooks Bridge Road and Manhattan Street was appealed.

Johnson Lane residents threaten to sue the township over a zoning change that none of them knew about.

August Owners of vacant or abandoned properties must now register with the township.

The township filed a complaint with the Department of Justice and NJ Division of Civil Rights over claims of blockbusting.

The state won’t investigate the claims, it’s later reported.

The township banned engine breaking in town.

September Jackson schools were back in session with updated curriculum and new safety projects.

Mixed Martial Arts fighter B.J. Young remained undefeated in his class, and was eyeing the pros when interviewed in September.

Councilmen Kenneth Bressi, Robert Nixon and Barry Calogero would make history by being the first set of candidates, since Jackson switched to a council form of government, to run unopposed in a general election.

Former Committeeman and mayor Neil O’Connell, who died, was remembered from the dais by current council members.

October Mayor Michael Reina held a ceremony honoring SFC E. Larry St. Laurent by co-naming Jackson Drive after him.

The school district looked to enter a shared services agreement with the township to lease two bays at DPW. November Thomas Colucci and Michael Walsh were elected to the Board of Education. Sitting president Sharon Dey lost her seat.

Councilman Barry Calogero alone voted against the agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center to build 657 affordable housing units in six separate developments, and 20 percent set aside requirement in RG-2 and RG-3 zones.

A Superior Court judge will decide if Jackson Township’s solar array ordinances are lawful. That trial is set for December 19 in Ocean County’s Superior Court by Judge Marlene Lynch Ford.

State projects on East Veterans Highway and Jackson Mills were no longer delayed after the state passed its 23-cent-per-gallon tax increase.

December The Board of Education recognized two nurses and a security officer for saving the life of a staff member using an AED. Residents again asked Council to invest in a better sound system, and video record council meetings.

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Opinion

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C ommentary

Featured Letter Holiday Poem 2016 It seems as I get older that the holidays play a different role.

Yet I yearn for the tradition of carolers as they stroll.

My heart can’t help but tingle as I see the decorations around town.

They lift up my inner spirit and they wipe away my every frown.

But Santa we really need you this year because of the great divide.

The warfare on our streets and in our cities, makes me want to hide.

We need someone special that has the gift to make us all unite.

We need jolly old St Nick to give us a special present to hold on tight.

Yet what we need won’t f it in any box and wouldn’t be easy to wrap.

You see what we really need is love, so please wake up from that nap.

There’s no need to go to Walmart or fight the traffic at the local mall.

This year just say “I love you” and you’ve given the best gift of all.

Don’t just say it to your

family because they likely know how you feel.

Be brave enough to share your love with others, yeah that’s the real deal.

Take a moment to speak w it h a st r a nger a nd watch how their smile will appear.

Take a moment to talk with a neighbor, have a chat and share a cold beer.

There are people that need your love and attention and you don’t have to look far.

Make it your mission to share love this holiday season and you’ll be a bright and shining star.

So, if you know me personally, please don’t expect to be spoiled with some fancy gift.

No rather than offering the materialistic this year’s it’s your spirit that I’ll uplift.

I’ll do it by setting an example and hopefully that will hit home.

I’ll do it by being thoughtful and offering you this humble poem.

Scott Mahnken Bayville

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Letters To The Editor Nomination Defies Logic I issued the following statement upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry’s expected nomination to head the Department of Energy.

This nomination defies all logic. Governor Perry is on the record both forgetting about the Energy Department and then later remembering that he wanted to eliminate it. Governor Perry clearly does not recognize the importance the Energy Department plays in ensuring the safety and security of America’s nuclear arsenal and nuclear power plants.

“It is also deeply unsettling that our current Secretary of Energy, a renowned nuclear physicist, could be succeeded by a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Governor Perry is simply not qualified for this position and should be rejected.

Frank Pallone Jr. Congressman, 6th District

“Military Man” Can Make America Lead Again President-elect Trump is being critiqued for appointing military men to his Cabinet. Men who led troops into battle, smelled the acrid gun smoke, saw how bullets and shrapnel tear through bodies, heard the cries and whimpering of the wounded.

These men—soldiers—who walked the narrow path between victory and defeat,

might just be the tempering agent President-elect Trump requires in his position as Commander and Chief of our armed forces.

Soldiers, whose tunics are emblazoned with campaign ribbons and battle stars are not armchair politicians, some of whom chose to abscond to Canada when called upon to serve their country. Rather than vilify these Generals, applaud them for answering the call to serve our country again. Harkening back in history to our first President, George Washington, “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” He was the first of many who have since answered that call to duty, both militarily and political.

“Military Man” is not a title to be stigmatized, but a title to be honored by those of us who in time of strife depend upon their service to keep us free. They are the heroes we sing about in the Star Spangled Banner, “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave.” We as citizens should welcome their volunteerism to serve with open arms.

Perhaps they may assist in keeping ISIS at bay, and even forge a new, more amicable relationship with Israel.

This is all new ground being tilled by our President-elect.

The past has proved to be unsatisfactory. Victories have been nil, we are still dancing to the tune our enemies play.

America must begin to lead again, not follow. Let us be vigilant and not be dominated by any political party. Love for country, and its well being should be the driving force

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for all our efforts. Despite what you may read or hear, we are still the “United States of America.”

God bless America, and all it stands for.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Township Councilman

Disaster Waiting To Happen Every few months, there have been emergency shutdown after emergency shutdown at Oyster Creek. Now there was another incident happening within a month of each other. These shutdowns are a clear signal that this plant should be permanently shut down. This recent shutdown is even more troubling because they were supposed to fix the problem in November, but the plant is still having the same turbine issues.

The constant problems at Oyster Creek shows this plant needs to close sooner than the planned 2020 closing. Oyster Creek is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the country and is showing its age. Closing the plant will also help protect the Barnegat Bay from thermal pollution and fish kills.

This plant is like driving a 1969 Chevy Nova in the age of Tesla.

This plant has been held together by floss and ceiling wax. The plant seems to mark the change of the seasons since every few months something happens.

This time there was another turbine failure. For the past few years, there have been a series of shutdowns. Tritium leaks, compressor problems, pump problems, drywall

liner erosion, turbine control failure…the list keeps growing. It needs to close now it because it is a disaster waiting to happen.

By NRC standards, their reports showing frequent equipment failures should be an alarm bell going off.

Now there has been another emergency shutdown and even more cause for concern.

The only reason the significance was considered low in NRC’s reports was that Exelon didn’t violate any rules.

High significance would be considered a catastrophe like Fukushima, which was designed similarly to Forked River. The Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania was originally considered moderate until they later determined it was a meltdown at the core.

This plant is a disaster waiting to happen. The longer it stays open the greater chance that this facility will pollute Barnegat Bay and kill more fish. This plant should be closed as quickly as possible. The plant was only supposed to last for thirty years, but has extended that by 16 years. This plant must be closed before 2020 so we can eliminate all of these risks.

Shutting down the Oyster Creek plant would reduce the algae blooms, improve fish populations and help restore the overall ecosystem of the Barnegat Bay. We need to urge the NRC to close this plant and reduce all its negative impacts to the surrounding ecosystem and people.

Jeff Tittel Director New Jersey Sierra Club

Make Yourself Heard

The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Jackson 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.

Make yourself heard.

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

Capitol Comments N EW J ERSEY – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s legislation to accelerate testing for a commercial d r iver’s license (CDL) cle a r e d t h e A p p r o p r iat ions Com m it tee. His bill, A-3946, establishes a pilot program utilizing pr ivate vendor s to a dminister CDL tests, alle-

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer

12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

Dancer Bill Easing Delays For Commercial Driver’s Licenses viating frustration with the current months-long process. The committee approved it by a vote of 9-0.

“The system is inefficient, creating long delays that are preventing people from getting good-paying jobs and delaying companies that want to hire

them,” said Dancer (R— Ocean). “Tr uck drivers are in demand. There’s no reason it should take three or four months to schedule a driving test.

This bill puts people to work.”

Third-party testing is legal in New Jersey, but the state has never issued the

necessary regulations for private vendors. In New Jersey, it can take months to acquire a commercial license, among the longest delays in the country.

Under the bill’s pilot prog ram, th ree pr ivate vendors will be selected, in the southern, central and northern parts of the

st ate. If enacted , New Jersey would become the 40th state permitting private testing. “ B u si n e s s e s w i l l b e able to meet the demand for drivers without compromising standards and keeping our roads safe,” said Da nce r. “ Wit hout d r iver s for t he t r uck s,

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer

the whole market system breaks down. This is important for our economy.”

The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee u nan i mously advanced the bill earlier this month.

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

N E W J E R SE Y –The 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) to reform and streamline the federal research and treatment approval process, incentivize the development of lifesaving cures, and bring many other needed improvements to the delivery of health care was signed by the President.

Among its many specific provisions, the bill includes significant reforms to our fractured mental health system, and major provisions to help patients with Lyme disease by establishing a

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

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

21st Century Cures Act Signed Into Law

national, patient-centric working group championed

by Smith and others for many years.

“We have seen that despite the tremendous advances in research that are unlocking the mysteries behind some of the most debilitating diseases, cures and treatments remain stymied by institutional biases and outdated and bureaucratic procedures at NIH and FDA,” said Smith, co-Chair man of numerous bipartisan health caucuses including those on Autism, Alzheimer’s, Lyme disease, and Heart and Stroke. “With enact-

ment of the 21st Century Cures Act we will provide the catalyst that puts more treatments—and more affordable treatments—in the hands of patients and families who now have limited, if any, options.”

The Cures package will boost funding for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), promote inter-agency data collection and sharing, and reform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring new therapies and treatments to market sooner.

It is designed to accelerate the full cycle of discovery,

development and delivery of new treatments and cures for patients in need.

Currently, of the estimated 10,000 known diseases, only 500 have effective treatments or cures and an estimated 95 percent of rare disease have no FDA approved treatment. NIH estimates it now takes 14 years and $2 billion dollars to develop a new drug. As a remedy, the Cures Act will: create “innovation accounts” to provide for dedicated funding for NIH and FDA Cures-related activities; require NIH to develop and issue a six-year strategic

plan to ensure biomedical research investments match the needs of patients; provide $4.8 billion for NIH—the world’s premier biomedical research organization—to boost our investment in life-enhancing research that not only mitigates the impact debilitating diseases have on individuals, families and caregivers, but saves money in the long run, as care and services become less expensive and more accessible; incentivize the development of drugs for pediatric diseases and reform the FDA approval process for new

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.

and innovative medical devices; modernize clinical trials to better facilitate the sharing of information and increase representation of underrepresented communities; create a National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System to build the infrastructure necessary to advance data collection regarding neurological diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases; and provide $1 billion to fund the recently-enacted Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and improve our opioid abuse response.

Thompson Supported Electronic Publication Of Legal Notices

NEW JERSEY – Senator Sam Thompson (R-12) issued the following statement after voting in support of S-2855,

the “Electronic Publication of Legal Notices Act,” in the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic

Preservation Committee: “We can maintain government transparency and save property taxpayers’ money

by allowing for free Internet postings of legal notices on town and county websites to replace paid newspaper pub-

lication requirements,” said Thompson. “I have never once read a published legal notice in a newspaper, and I’m willing

to bet that most New Jerseyans haven’t either. It’s an archaic requirement that must be updated for the Internet age.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Chamber Gets Donations For Food Pantry

–Photo courtesy Jackson Chamber Of Commerce Santa visited Chamber members at a dinner recently.

ATTENTION JACKSON DOG OWNERS Applications for dog licenses will be accepted for 2017 starting January 3, 2017 as required by ORD.#98-17 Any resident who shall own, keep or harbor a dog, over the age of seven months, must obtain a dog license in the month of January.

License applications can be found on the Jackson website: www.jacksontwpnj.net IF LOST, A LICENSED DOG HAS A BETTER CHANCE OF GETTING HOME! For further information call: 732-928-5780 JACKSON ANIMAL CONTROL

JACKSON – The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 donated the use of their Hall for The Jackson Chamber of Commerce to use and they had Solo Bella cater the event.

Business members were invited to come as guests of the Chamber and bring a gift card for a local food store to donate to the Jackson Food Pantry.

In the past the chamber has had breakfasts

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NEW EGYPT – Eager and hardworking New Egypt High School students arrived at the Jensen’s Deep Run Community on Route 537 in Cream Ridge to rake leaves and spread community cheer to residents in the First Annual New Egypt High School Community Service Day. Students arrived and worked all morning that day, armed with their own rakes and leaf blowers.

Representatives from various clubs and athletic teams participated in the event as well as the rest of the student body. There were more than 100 students and 14 staff members present, including Superintendent Gerald North and other members of the administration.

Students designed their own T-shirts to wear for the event displaying this year’s student chosen slogan: Warriors “Leaf” their Mark.

Senior Nick Uster stated, “I think it’s important for students like me everywhere to help out in the local community because it will benefit the lives of others and help build character. Also, it’s really fun when you get your friends involved.”

The event was a huge success with both the students and residents. The school plans on making this a yearly event where students can come together and show their gratitude for the community that has supported them so much over the years.

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The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to elect two (2) Commissioner(s) to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a three (3) year term and one (1) Commissioner(s) to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a one (1) year unexpired term.

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JACKSON – Police Officer Michael Kelly was awarded the Kimberly Smith Ames D.W.I. Prevention Award by the Ocean County Traffic Safety Officers Association.

Kelly was nominated for this recognition by Police Officers Trevor Crowley and Brad Reider, of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Kelly is assigned as a patrol officer on the department’s afternoon patrol shift and is also a certified drug recognition expert (D.R.E.). In 2016 he has made 11 driving while intoxicated arrests and has been involved in 26 D.R.E. investigations. Officer Kelly is also involved in working in the courts to prosecute D.W.I. cases involving narcotics as well as training officers in DWI and DRE investigations. In addition to training officers at JPD, he has been involved in training officers at other agencies such as the Lakewood Police Department and the Delaware

State Police.

The purpose of this award is to increase public awareness of the commitment and determination put forward by dedicated police officers within Ocean County towards the education and prevention of Driving While Intoxicated offenses and acknowledging officers who have demonstrated such commitment to this fight. The Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Association hopes to share and recognize successful department programs developed to reduce D.W.I. related offenses and crashes with the public as well.

The award has been created to honor the life and memory of Kimberly Smith Ames by her parents, Ed and Carol Smith. On October 7, 1998, an extremely reckless drunk driver in Beachwood killed Kimberly Smith-Ames. The crash not only took the life of 23-year-old Smith-Ames, but her unborn child as well.

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The one thing they have in common is the issue with dopamine.

There’s some kind of malfunction associated with either the production of dopamine or the t ranspor t of this ‘passion hor mone’ across the synapse… or maybe suppressed ‘receptor sensitivity’ meaning the dopamine is there but it doesn’t get hugged into the cell.

This is known as post-synaptic D2 receptor down-regulation. It can happen to people who do not have Parkinson’s, for example, those aff licted by withd rawal sy mptoms from hydrocodone, or kids who took methylphenidate. When SPECHT studies were conducted in children on ADHD stimulants, researchers concluded that their D2 (dopami ne) receptors were destroyed. They had a maximum of 20 percent functional ability, and this was published in Neuropediatrics in 2003.

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Jackson Branch Library’s January Technology Classes

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is offering the following technology workshops for adults in January.

“Spotlight On: Windows 10.” January 6 at 2 p.m. Questions about Windows 10 will be answered. Participants can bring their own laptops or tablets to use during this presentation.

“New Jersey Career Connections: Navi-

gating the Path to Employment.” January 10 at 2 p.m. Anyone looking for a new job can take this hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website. Participants may bring copies of their resumes to work on.

“Genealogy Basics.” January 11 at 2 p.m.

This presentation will teach participants about the Ancestry Library Edition for

genealogy research. Participants must have mouse, keyboard, and Internet skills.

“Microsoft Word Basics.” January 17 at 2 p.m. Learn how to create and format a document. Topics will include writing text, changing the size and color of words, and more. Participants should be comfortable using a computer mouse.

“Looking for a Good Doctor?” January

19 at 2 p.m. This presentation will have participants searching for doctors and their credentials. Participants must have mouse, keyboard, and basic Internet skills.

“Microsoft Excel Basics.” January 20 at 10 a.m. Learn how to get started using this powerful spreadsheet tool. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Looking for a Good Book? Use Novelist Plus!” January 23 at 10 a.m. This class will introduce participants to Novelist Plus, an online tool for fi nding a new read.

The resource is free for Ocean County Library cardholders. Participants should have experience searching the Internet.

“Microsoft Excel Formulas.” January 25 at 10 a.m. This is an advanced MS Excel class. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills, as well as some experience using Excel.

“Microsoft Word Advanced.” January 27 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn how to create tables, use the mail merge function, and add clip art to documents. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills, as well as some experience using Word.

“Mystery Computer Class.” January 30 at 2 p.m. The subject of this class is top secret. Participants must have mouse, keyboard, and basic Internet skills.

Registration is required for each of the above workshops. To sign up, call 732928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org.

The Jackson Branch Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Movie Afternoon At The Library JACKSON – Make it a movie afternoon at the Jackson Branch Library. Watch a newly released film at the library on January 12 at 2:30 pm.

Due to film licensing guidelines film titles cannot be released to the media. This film is PG-13. Rated PG-13: “Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.”

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Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury.

The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only 48 hours to report this.

Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible.

Have you sought medical treatment?

After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment.

Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier?

This is important so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is immediately put on notice.

Has your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment?

On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right to choose the physicians from whom you receive medical treatment for compensable injuries. A physician y o u c h o o s e , w ith t he i nt e nt i on of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized

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Is the physician with whom you are treating providing you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the authorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician.

Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 % of your standard average weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which cannot be accommodated by your employer. Temporary disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the State and need not be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the State, you are not getting the benefit as provided by Statute.

After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained?

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“New Jersey Career Connections” Online Class For Job Hunters

JACKSON – Those looking for a new job can visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library on January 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website.

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Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred. 732-977-7321.

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Real Estate Double-Wide Homes - Arriving 2017 free shed to the next two buyers.

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ATTENTION! - Cavalier Senior Care CHHA Training Class starting January 10, 2017 to February 14, 2017. For information call 609-6078300. Employment opportunities upon completion and certification.

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Auto For Sale 2000 Ford F-250 - Super duty, supercab, XLT, long bed, 7.3L, auto, 4WD, power windows, seats, locks, Cap with tool boxes. 8 1/2 Ft Western Plow. 240,000mi. $7,000 OBO. 732-684-4922. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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(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.

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Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (47) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Handyman and More - From painting to plumbing. Also, clean-ups and clean-outs. Junk removal. Hauling.Whatever you need. Assurance, LLC. Lic#13VH05930800.

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22 “Fooled ya” 24 Corn lead-in 25 Carbon compound found in crude oil 26 Closed up 28 Attire for filmdom’s The Mask 30 Month in el invierno 31 Terminal

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Be Prepared For Winter With These Tips

JACKSON – With Wi nter f i nally star ting to kick in gear this season, Fire Off icial Frank McDonnell asks all residents and business owners “to help us help you” by removing snow from around fire hydrants located near your home or business.Keep fire lanes, emergency exit doors and walkways clear from snow and ice. The Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety No. 3 offers some additional winter fire safety tips to help maintain a fire safe home or business this winter.

Wood Stove And Fireplaces: Wood stoves should have adequate clearance (36”) from combustible surfaces and proper f loor support.

Wood stoves should be of good quality, solid construction and design, and should be UL listed.

Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned, especially if it has not been used for some time.

Do not use f lammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire.

Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out.

Don’t use excessive amounts of paper to build fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite the creosote buildup.

Keep f lammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark could easily ignite these materials.

Before going to sleep, be sure the fireplace fire is out. Never close the damper with hot ashes in the fireplace.

A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and force toxic carbon monoxide into the house.

Never discard hot ashes inside the home. Place them in a metal container outside and away from the house.

Electric Space Heaters: Do not overload circuits and use extension cords the same size or larger than the appliance electrical cord.

Check to make sure that it has a thermostat and will cut off automatically if it falls over.

Do not use as a dryer or table—don’t dry clothes or store objects on top of the heater.

Give space heaters space. Keep combustibles at least three feet away.

Avoid using electrical space heaters in areas where they may come in contact with water Furnace Heating: It is important that the furnace is inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition.

Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, additional pipe insulation or clearance may be

MUA 2017 Meetings

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its public meetings at 5:30 p.m. in its administrative offices at 135 Manhattan St., Jackson, on the following dates in 2017: January 26 and February 2 (reorganization).

required.

Check the f lue pipe and pipe seams.

Are they well supported and free of holes and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator of a leak.

Is the chimney solid, with cracks or loose bricks? All unused f lue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.

Keep trash and other combustibles

away from the heating system.

Plan and practice a home escape plan with the family. Be sure there is a working carbon monoxide detector especially when using fuel fired appliances.

Having a working smoke alarms installed on every level of the home dramatically increases chances of survival.

Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested

every month and changed with new ones at least once a year. Consider replacing the entire smoke alarm every 10 years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

Contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell to receive a free battery Smoke Detector at 732-928-1666, ext. 14 or email fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org.

Summary or synopsis of the audit report of the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson, County of Ocean for the year ended December 31, 2015, as required by NJS 40A: 5A-16.

Statement of Net Assets

Assets Cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Fire Service Grant Receivable Accounts Receivable Due from Jackson Township Fire District #1 Prepaid insurance Restricted assets: Restricted cash and cash equivalents Capital assets, net Total Assets Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Outflows related to pensions Total Assets and Deferred Outflows of Resources Liabilities Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses LOSAP payable Due to fire company Pension payable Net pension liability Noncurrent Liabilities Due within one year Due beyond one year Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred Inflows related to pensions Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows of Resources Net Position Net Position Invested in capital assets, net of related debt Restricted for: Capital projects Dedicated penalties Unrestricted Total Net Position

2015 $1,733,067 $7,340 $188,578 $48,701 $741,376 $1,218,476 $3,937,538 $348,325 $4,285,863 $220,573 $34,221 $22,452 $66,011 $1,396,952 $48,197 $222,197 $2,010,603 $215,097 $2,225,700 $948,082 $718,924 $22,452 $370,705 $2,060,163

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance General Fund

2015 Revenues Local Sources District taxes $1,068,160 Interest on investments $2,682 Sale of assets $1,100,000 Fines and penalties $24,995 Charges for services $39,241 Shared Service Agreement $10,000 State Sources Supplemental Fire Services Grant $3,257 Total Revenues $2,248,335 Expenditures Operations appropriations Total Expenditures

$1,053,600 $1,053,600

Net Change In Fund Balance Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending

$1,194,735 $479,456 $1,674,191

Comments and Recommendations: None The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of the audit of the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, for the year ended December 31, 2015. This report of audit, submitted by Martha C. Carroll, Certified Public Accountant, is on file at the Township of Jackson clerk’s office and may be inspected by any interested person.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE 2017 BUDGET HEARING FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, pursuant to New Jersey statutory law, shall hold a public hearing relative to the proposed 2017 Annual Budget for the fire district on January 12, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, NJ 08527.

The purpose of the budget hearing is to provide any and all taxpayers of the fire district and all persons having an interest therein an opportunity to present objections to the said annual budget prior to its final adoption by the Commissioners. Final adoption of the budget by the Commissioners may occur at this meeting on January 12, 2017, after the closing of the hearing concerning said budget. Said budget may be adopted in that exact form as previously approved by the Commissioners or may be amended during or after the public hearing concerning the budget.

A copy of said proposed annual budget, which was previously approved by the Commissioners at a regular meeting, said meeting having been duly advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New Jersey, shall be available to each and every person requesting same during the week preceding said public hearing and may be obtained from the Commissioners’ attorney, Richard M. Braslow, 516 Fielders Lane, Toms River, New Jersey, 08755, (732) 341-7537, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

John Poppe, Secretary/Clerk The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean

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Easy Holiday Side Comes From The Oven

By Wolfgang Puck

You might think that, working as I do in the food world, the rush of festive meals coming at the end of the year would leave me feeling tired. But the opposite, in fact, is true.

For one thing, some of my restaurants are closed for the big holiday occasions, so I do get to feel like I have a little time off. Even more important is the simple fact that I love the holidays, especially cooking for the people I love. From hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, through main dishes to desserts, I enjoy the process of preparing a special menu in my own kitchen.

It might surprise you, though, that one of my favorite parts of holiday menus each year is the side dishes. Too many people overlook such recipes, or leave planning them to the last minute. Then, they’re often content just to steam or boil some broccoli or green beans and maybe toss them with butter and some toasted nuts; or, of course, they’ll boil potatoes and quickly mash them with butter, and perhaps some cream and cheese.

You probably noticed two things those examples have in common. For one, they feature everyday vegetables that aren’t likely to surprise the people gathered around your table. And they also include lots of dairy fat, which may increase the likelihood a side dish will taste good but does nothing for how good you might feel after the meal is over.

The following recipe for a special-occasion side dish, though surprisingly easy to prepare, is anything but ordinary. It features not one or two but eight different kinds of root vegetables, plus a whole head of garlic. And, despite being absolutely delicious and beautiful to behold, it’s a model of healthy eating.

A little more than 1 percent of the dish’s approximate 161 calories per serving come from fat - just the traces of fat that naturally occur in the vegetables themselves and the spritz of nonstick spray that coats them before roasting. Then there’s the flavor. It is incredibly rich thanks in good part to the vegetables’ natural sugars, which caramelize as they roast in the oven.

I hope you’ll add this side dish to your own holiday menu, feeling free to vary the kinds and amounts of roots you include based on your own tastes and on what you find at the farmers’ market.

Here’s to happy holiday meals for us all!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY Serves 12 to 16 8 slender organic carrots, peeled and trimmed 8 baby turnips, peeled and trimmed 8 organic fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peels left on 2 large parsnips, peeled and trimmed 1 medium orange-flesh or ruby sweet potato, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peel left on 1 medium yellow onion, peeled 1 kohlrabi bulb, peeled 1 small celery root (celeriac) bulb, peeled 1 small head garlic, cloves separated, left unpeeled 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives, for serving Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Prepare the vegetables, cutting off and discarding any green tops. Leave the carrots and baby turnips whole. Halve the cleaned potatoes lengthwise. Cut the parsnips diagonally into chunks. Cut the sweet potato into chunks. Halve the onion, then cut each half into quarters.

Cut the kohlrabi into thick wedges.

Halve the celery root and cut each half crosswise into thick slices. Separate the garlic head into individual cloves, leaving them unpeeled.

Put all the vegetable pieces, garlic cloves and herb sprigs in a large baking dish. Spray with olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray and toss until lightly and evenly coated. Season well with salt and black pepper, and toss again to coat evenly.

Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the vegetables are golden brown and tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a metal skewer or small, sharp knife, about 45 minutes. Present the vegetables in their baking dish or transfer them to a heated platter. Garnish with parsley or chives just before serving.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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HOT & SPICY OR BAR-B-Q

WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE APPROX. 35 SHRIMP PER TRAY

PARTY PLATTERS MADE WITH: IMPORTED HAM, ROAST BEEF, BAKED TURKEY BREAST, HARD SALAMI, SWISS & AMERICAN CHEESE INCLUDES: POTATO, MACARONI & COLE SLAW, ROLLS, RYE & WHITE BREAD, PICKLES, BLACK & GREEN OLIVES, MAYO & MUSTARD

7250

$

SERVES 10-12 PEOPLE

3

TOP ROUND $ 99 LB. LONDON BROIL GRADE “A” BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST $ 99

1

10LB. BAG - $15.90

LB.

5

LB.

THUMANN’S AMERICAN CHEESE • THUMANN’S LIVERWURST • THUMANN’S BOLOGNA • PROVOLONE CHEESE • SLICING PEPPERONI

7

95

PLATTER OF SUBS WITH PICKLE SPEARS STARTING FROM

CHEESE-PEPPERONI

BONELESS PORKLOIN $ 99 THUMANN’S DELUXE HAM CHOPS - RIBS $ 99 SUPER TURKEY BREAST LB. SALE!!!

ROASTS GOURMET OR BUFFALO

2

47 ROAST BEEF $ 95 OR 49 TURKEY ITALIAN $

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

1

9AM-4PM

NEW YEAR’S DAY

3 FOOT SUPER SUBS

“HOMEMADE”

NO COUPON - NO LIMIT!!

5 LB. BAG 85% LEAN $ 89 GROUND $ 99 RUSSET LB. BEEF POTATOES U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF $ 99 SUPER SALE!!!

3

OPEN

Sale Dates Thursday December 29th to Wednesday January 4th

3795

$

KRAZY KOUPONS

GRADE “A” CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS

Valid 12/29 thru 1/4.

89

¢

Limit 4 pkgs per customer.

LB.

With/coupon.

BARBECUE PORK LB. SPARE RIBS $189 LB.

Valid 12/29 thru 1/4.

Limit 2 pkgs per customer.

With coupon.

FRESH-SLICED TRENTON $ 99 LB. PORK ROLL

Valid 12/29 thru 1/4.

Limit 2 lbs. per customer.

ANY TYPE 12PK CAN

PEPSI-LIPTON

LB.

MUG-SCHWEPPES MOUNTAIN DEW

Valid 12/29 thru 1/4.

3

With coupon.

2 FOR $ 95

Limit 2-12 pks per customer.

7

With/coupon.

ALL Wines And Liquors By The Case GLORY’S 732-928-1279 Sold At Sale Prices Every Day LIQUORS Your Holiday Party Headquarters BEER SELECTIONS FROM FLOOR DISPLAY NATURAL LIGHT OR ICE . . . . . . . 30 pack cans $1999 MILLER LITE, DRAFT, 64 . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 BUD or BUD LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 YUENGLING LAGER, LIGHT, BLACK & TAN 24-12 oz. btls $1999 COOR’S LIGHT OR BANQUET . . . . . 30 pack cans $2299 CORDIALS & LIQUEURS

BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR 29 RUMPLEMINZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $2399 RUM CHATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1999 $

WINE SELECTIONS

LIQUOR SELECTIONS

99

SPARKLING OR CHAMPAGNE

EXCLUSIV ROSE MOSCATO . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 7 KORBEL CHAMPAGNE . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 750ML $1299 RUFFINO PROSECCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1199 NANDO ASTI & MOSCATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $999 $ 99

VODKA

MAJORSKA . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 14 THREE OLIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $1999 SMIRNOFF 80 + FLAVORS. . . . . . . . . . . .1.75L $2199 SKYY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75L $2299 BELVEDERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .1.75L $4999 $

99

RUM

BACARDI LIGHT OR GOLD . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $2199 CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $2899 MALIBU COCONUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $2899

SPIRITS

SEAGRAM’S 7 WHISKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $1999 FIREBALL WHISKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $1999 DEWAR’S SCOTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $3399 GORDON’S GIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $1999 KNOB CREEK BOURBON . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $3299 CROWN ROYAL APPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $3699

BERINGER’S

9

$ 99

White Zinfandel or White Merlot. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .1.5L

YELLOW TAIL “AUSTRALIAN”

$

1299

FRANZIA

$

All Varietals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L

1499

Blush, Crisp White, Chillable Red, Sangria.. . . .. . . .5L

ROBERT MONDAVI WOODBRIDGE $1199

All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L

VENDANGE

9

$ 99

All Varietals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .1.5L

J.LOHR 7 OAKS

$

1499

SANTA MARGHERITA

$

RUFFINO IL DUCALE

$

MENAGE A TROIS

$

Cabernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML

2299

Pinot Grigio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML

1399

Red Blend Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .750ML

1099

California Red Wine. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML

6 PACK SPECIALS!!

2995 SUTTER HOME $ 3495 LOS CARDOS $ 4695 SMOKING LOON $ 4995 LITTLE PENGUIN $ 95 59 COPPOLA DIAMOND$ 8995 CRANE LAKE $

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS ARGENTINA - 750ML BTLS

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS AUSTRALIA - 1.5L BTLS

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS

OTHER WINE SPECIALS AVAILABLE!