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December 31, 2016

Barnegat Settles Affordable Housing Numbers

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – The Township settled part of its affordable housing obligation, amounting to 121 units that township officials said are already accounted for. Several Ocean County towns recently settled in court with the Fair Share Housing Center. This is the latest incarnation of the Supreme Court-designated party that is responsible for ensuring that towns build a realistic portion of low-to-moderate housing. Previous versions referred to this obligation as the Counsel On Affordable Housing and the Mount Laurel agreement, after that town was accused of zoning its entire town for large homes only, essentially zoning poor people out of the town. According to the settlement, the township’s obligation for the years of 2015 through 2025 is 121 units. The settlement is 30 percent less than the (Housing - See Page 7)

–Photos courtesy Pinelands Regional The school district has released photos of some infrastructure conditions that it hopes a passed referendum would fix. Residents are faced with several ballot questions January 24, totalling $53.6 million in projects. By Chris Lundy TUCKERTON – After a referendum for school renovations failed in November, the district is putting the same three questions out to voters on January 24. The infrastructures of the buildings are aging, interim Superintendent Maryann Banks said. Pinelands Regional High School is older, and the steel beams beneath the bricks are corroding. “We are encouraged and we are hopeful” that there will be a different outcome this time, Banks said. The challenge in putting a referendum out on the November ballot is that it shares space with a lot of other political causes. There was a very heavily contested presidential election. Those often bring voters out who do not know about local issues. There were also a few state questions on the ballot. One was

about dedicating the gas tax for transportation issues. The other was about allowing gambling in other areas than Atlantic City. Both were controversial. “It’s conceivable that if there were not a favorable opinion of the previous questions that they would vote “no” on ours,” she said. Three Questions The three questions going out to voters will be the same as they were in November. If all three pass, the total is $53.6 million, of which 40 percent will be covered by the state. The district will bond for the money, and pay it off over 25 years. The first question has to pass in order for the other two to pass. In other words, if Question 2 passes, but Question 1 fails, then the whole package fails. The first question involves the following improvements at the (Referendum - See Page 4)

Pinelands Commission Seeks Comment On Pipeline

OCEAN COUNTY – The Pinelands 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. 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 (Pipeline - See Page 4)

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high school: Rear parking lot and drainage, exterior doors, roofing, brickwork, windows, fire-rated stair tower doors and side lights, security on exterior and interior, restroom renovations, lighting, HVAC improvements or replacements, and safety equipment for home economics and shop classrooms. The first question would also make the following improvements to the middle school: Parking lot improvements, expansion, and drainage; curbing, steps and sidewalks; exterior doors; roofing; restrooms; lighting; HVAC improvements or replacements; security system and PA system. The second question would make these improvements to the high school: Front entrance security; outside lighting; flooring, ceiling, and lighting in the front

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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. Comments may be sent via the following: Mail comments to New Jersey Pinelands Commission, P.O. Box 359, New Lisbon,

entrance; remodeling and changing the location of several interior offices; library lighting, ceiling and shelving; compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act; Information technology system upgrades. The second question would make these improvements to the middle school: Concrete, pavers and landscaping for entrance; front entrance security with school insignia; digital sign; widening the bus lane; retaining wall; exterior lighting and curbs; compliancy with the Americans with Disabilities Act; information technology system upgrades; gym scoreboard. The third question would make the following changes to the athletic fields: New natural grass field with lighting and drainage; running track resurfacing; fencing; tennis court resurfacing, nets and fencing; sidewalks. “We felt very strongly that all three were very necessary,” Banks said.

In November, the first question failed by just 98 votes, 5,512 to 5,414. The second and third questions’ vote totals would only matter if the first question passed. They did not do as well. The second question failed by 364 votes, 5,220 to 4,856. The third question failed by 749 votes, 5,502 to 4,753. The district officials thought that separating the questions into three was a better way of showing residents exactly what their money was going for, Banks said. It also led to a lower number than $53.6 million, which they were afraid would scare people away. Publicity The district is trying to get the word out about the referendum in a number of ways. There will be a special hearing at 7 p.m. on January 17 at the high school. The engineer, architect and school officials will be available. Letters were sent out to residents in the sending districts, she said. There has also

been a push for voter registration. Officials will appear on local television and a phone call will go out on January 23. On the school’s website, PinelandsRegional.org, readers can view presentations on the referendum. They can also enter what their home is worth and use a tax calculator to see how it will affect their taxes. Cost of Referendum In November, referendums do not cost towns or school districts any money. Election booths and workers are already going to be deployed. The main election absorbs that cost. This is why so many referendums wind up on the November ballot. However, there are several times during the year set aside for towns or districts to have their own referendums. January 24 is one of them. In order to have a referendum then, the district has to pay for the election booths and workers. Banks said that it will cost the district about $25,000 to $30,000.

NJ 08064. Email comments to info@njpines.state. nj.us. Or submit comments directly through Commission’s website at nj.gov/pinelands/ home/contact/public.shtml. From the Commission’s website: The comment period will close on January 24, and written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on that date. Following the close of the public comment period, the Commission

staff will prepare a subsequent recommendation as to the continued validity of its prior consistency determination. A copy of this recommendation will be posted on the Commission’s website prior to the date of the Commission meeting at which the Commission will consider same.” Fo r mo r e i n fo r m a t io n , c o n tact the Pinelands Preservation Alliance at 609-859-8860 or by email at becky@pinelandsalliance.org.

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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

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S�� O� G�� Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – A Senate committee advanced legislation introduced by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would permit municipalities to set aside certain portion of municipal development trust funds to provide housing affordability assistance to veterans. A senate panel advanced

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Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Committee Advances Connors, Rumpf & Gove Veterans’ Housing Assistance Bill legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf and Gove to provide housing opportunities for veterans. The Ninth District delegation made the followed remarks regarding the advancement of their bipartisan veterans’ legislative initiative (S-938) by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee: “This legislation offers a practical means of ex-

panding existing affordable housing assistance programs and services for veterans, who are deserving of special consideration in light of their service to our nation. “Current law already allows municipalities that are permitted to collect affordable housing fees to designate funds for down payment assistance, security deposit assistance, low interest loans or rental assis-

tance. Under our legislative initiative, municipalities would be authorized to create a housing assistance program specifically for veterans with the fees collected. “Specifically, our legislation would provide that up to 30 percent of the development fee amounts could be earmarked to provide grants for down payment assistance for first-time home

buying veterans. Grants under municipal programs would be limited to $15,000 per recipient. “To prevent veterans from being disqualified from other services, the down payment assistance would not be considered as income concerning eligibility requirements for other State programs, or for purposes of taxation.” The identical companion

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

measure, A-985, sponsored by Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove is presently awaiting action by the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. The measure also enjoys bipartisan sponsorship. Members of the Ninth Legislative District delegation serve on the Senate and Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

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NEW JERSEY – Signed by Gov. Christie the legislation, S86/A3629, establishes “Class Three” special law enforcement officers to provide security in public and non-public schools and county colleges on a part-time basis. The legislation reflects a recommendation of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s School Security Task Force, which for over a year st udied

issues of school safet y and securit y, including the relationship between law enforcement and the public schools. “The legislation gives school boards the option of employing qualified, experienced retired law enforcement off icers to enhance school security and contribute to the educational program,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director.

“The training required by the act will ensure that the Class Three officers not only provide a security presence, but are able to work effectively with students.” Under the legislation, Class III officers will undergo the same training as school resource officers (SROs), who are active members of the local police force who ser ve schools in a security, coun-

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seling and instructional capacity. “Placing security personnel in schools is a decision that appropriately rests with the local board of education,” Feinsod continued. “NJSBA’s School Security Task Force found that, because of their specialized training and educational function, school resource officers represent the preferred option for school security personnel. “However, employment of SROs can be difficult for many school boards to fund. This new legislation will provide a needed, lower-cost option for school boards that cannot employ school resource officers or that want to expand security staff to assist current SROs.” An earlier version of S-86/A-3629, which re-

ceived f inal legislative approval in June, did not require specialized training for the off icers. In September, Gov. Christie conditionally vetoed the measure, returning it to the Legislature with a recommendation to incorporate the SRO training requirement for the Class Three officers. NJSBA had advocated for inclusion of such training in the bill with the governor and legislative leadership. Under S-86/A-3629, Class Three special law enforcement officers will be required to: Be retired police officers less than 65 years old; Have served as duly qualified, fully-trained, fulltime municipal or county police officers, or as members of the state police; Be separated from that

Governor Chris Christie p r io r s e r v ic e i n go o d standing within three years of appointment as a Class Three SLEO (or within five years during the fi rst year following the bill’s enactment); Be physically capable of performing the functions of the position; Possess N.J. Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or N.J. State Police Academy Certification; Complete the training course for safe schools resource officers (SROs); and Be hired in a part-time capacity. The legislation takes effect June 1, 2017.

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Fair Share Housing Center was originally asking. The settlement does not cover any previous obligations, particularly the gap period. Mayor John Novak said there is a gap period of several years when COAH did not make any decisions on towns. So, there is potential that there could still be more obligations coming from that. “(Superior Court Judge Mark) Troncone had ruled that the right to affordable housing is constitutional, and the constitution doesn’t sleep,” he said. Therefore, the obligation is still needed. “Barnegat Township has been very pro-active about requiring developers to provide low and moderate housing all around,” he said, so it might not amount to any additional requirements. John Hess, the planning board engineer, said that all 121 units, and then some, are either built or on the way already. Among them are the Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze, under construction off Route 9. The development shares space

The Southern Ocean Times, December 31, 2016, Page 7 with Stafford, but there are 57 affordable units in Barnegat. Stone Hill Estates, under construction, will have two units. Patriot’s Cove rental apartments, which are fi nished, has 46 units. Whispering Hills rental apartments, which are fi nished, have 34 units. Laurel Oaks, which is fi nished, has 46 credits. A development on the corner of Route 9 and Georgetown Boulevard, which had its ribbon cutting on December 8, has 44 credits. There are also two group homes for special needs residents with a total of six credits. Units and credits essentially mean the same thing, Hess said, except that towns get bonus credits for rental units, and these haven’t been tallied for the town yet. According to the League of Municipalities website, credits are in relation to supportive or special needs housing, family rental housing, or very low income housing. These approved developments amount to 235 units or credits toward the present requirement of 121 units, Hess said. So, if and when COAH requires additional units from the gap period, Barnegat will

–Photo by Chris Lundy On Route 9, the Cornerstone project is counting toward Barnegat’s affordable housing obligation. have a cushion. “We have enough units in credits, in our

opinion, that the township will have met the obligation,” Hess said.

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to look up your info in their system, warned police. The Long Beach police department urges residents to report similar instances to AC Electric and the local police department.

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–Photo courtesy Manahawkin Elks Lodge MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge held its Annual Veterans Lunch, Show and Bingo, attended by 120 veterans who came from the Veterans Hospital, the Veterans Retirement Home, local senior living facilities, the DAV, American Legion and VFW. The Stafford Police Department Color Guard in dress uniform presented the ﬂag while Captain Pharo led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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BASS RIVER – Begin the New Year with two free, guided, family-friendly hikes on January 1 starting at 10 a.m. The “CCC Trail” is a shorter hike, about 3.5 miles, through pine plantations with stops at the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) memorial, the former CCC Camp and the historic Contact Station now used as the Interpretive Center. Meet at the Forest Office parking lot at 762 Stage Road. Children over 10 with responsible adult are welcome but service animals only. Hikers should bring water and snacks but hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the Forest Office at the end of the hike around 12:30 p.m. Dress for the weather. Registration is not required, but is recommend it so contact information is available in case of cancellation. Call 609-296-1114 to register. The “West Pine Plains Ramble” is a 7.4 mile hike in Bass River “North” which encompasses the West Pine Plains Natural Area and the “Pygmy Pines” – the world’s largest acreage of this globally rare forest community. Long sections of the hike will be through places where the mature trees are scarcely taller than the hikers themselves and in some places are

not. The hike will traverse several ridges that will provide fantastic views of the surrounding area which is a rarity for this part of the state. The hike will pass Coyle Field – the New Jersey Forest Fire Service air attack base and possibly include a brief view of the facility. Meet along Rt. 72 (Barnegat Twp.) at the eastern boundary of Coyle Field. The location is approximately 10.4 miles east of the intersection of NJ 72 and NJ 70 and approximately 3.5 miles west of the intersection of NJ 72 and Ocean County Route 539. N 39 49.238 W 74 25.819. Children over 10 with responsible adult are welcome but service animals only. Bring water and snacks. There are no restrooms available. The hike will end around 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and capped at 35 participants. For more information or to register, call 609296-1114. Hike is cancelled if there is snow on the ground and/or it is raining or snowing. The forest office will be open on New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for more information or to confirm in case of bad weather. Forest information and additional event information can be found at njparksandforests.org.

Library Seeks Donations For Animal Shelter SURF CITY – The Ocean County Library in Surf City is holding a Friends of S. Ocean County Animal Shelter Holiday Wish List Drive. The collection box is already there and will be throughout the holiday season. Items needed include: wet and dry dog food; wet

and dry cat food; wet and dry kitten food; dog and cat toys; cat litter; dog and cat beds; blankets and towels (can be used); bones; cat treats; dog treats (not from China please); scratching posts; and peanut butter (without xylitol). The library is located at 217 S. Central Ave.

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Albert Music Hall’s 20th Anniversary Show WARETOWN – The Pinelands Cultural Society presents Albert Music Hall’s 20th. Anniversary Show at the Albert Music Hall building, located at 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), 1/4 mile west of Rte. 9. After many years of planning, the Pinelands Cultural Society opened the doors of the new Albert Music Hall building in January 1997. Every Saturday night since, bands from the tri-state area have been presenting concerts of old time songs and recent hits played on a wide variety of musical instruments. On January 7, Albert Music Hall will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special program to honor the many volunteers who enabled the new Albert Music Hall building to come into being. The show will begin at 7 p.m. with a showing of a historic video “Building the New Albert Music Hall,” which was taken during construction of the new Hall. At 7:30

p.m., the show will continue with live stage presentations of bluegrass, country, and old time music by Albert Hall musicians. Many original musicians who helped us so much during this special time will be part the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Live music is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Light refreshments and gift items may be purchased. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. Saturday Night Express, J & E Co., Last Whippoorwill Bluegrass Band, and Dune Grass Bluegrass Band will be appearing. Events are subject to change. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children 11 and younger. All proceeds will benefit the Pinelands Cultural Society and the Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund. For information regarding the show, visit alberthall.org.

Princess And The Pony In Waretown WARETOWN – The OCL Puppet Show Players Presents will present “The Princess and the Pony” on January 19 at 11 a.m. at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. Princess Pinecone’s birthday is coming up. She would like nothing more than to have a new pony. However, her parents

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Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (52) Help Wanted - Seeking skilled plumbing mechanic. Must have three years plumbing experience. Must be available to be on call some nights and weekends. Must have clean driver’s license/background. Job available immediately. Please email or fax resume. NJ Plbg. Lic. 9677 Fax: 732-920-0334. Email: garontplumbing@gmail.com. (1) Personal Care Assistants - PT to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours TBD. May be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) Rate is $9/hour. Apply in person to The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (48) Taxi Drivers Wanted - Must be dependable and know Ocean County. Able to pass background check. F/T, P/T, days, nights. 732-477-4531. (3) P/T Custodian - Needed for adult community clubhouse. Flexible hours. Year round. Complete application at: Crestwood Village II, Harmony Hall, 470 Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-350-5858. (1) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time/Per Diem Driver - transport consumers to & from mental health facility in Brick. Split a.m. (7 to 9)/p.m. shifts (2:45 to 4:45). Drive company owned van. Clean valid driver’s license required. (No CDL needed). Ideal for retired individual. Fax resume to 732-2559034 or call 732-255-9102, ext. 4 for more information. (4) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part time waitstaff/servers, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/ hr. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (48) Part Time - Caregivers for Seniors, company. Will run background checks, references required, drug testing, older workers encouraged to apply. $13 to $16 an hour. Call 732-456-0974 or email admin@jerseyseniorsos.com. (1)

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LACEY – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host these events in January. All month, Meeting Room Art: Portraits by Nancy Voitko will be on display. One-on-one computer and genealogy classes are available by appointment only. Call 609693-8566 to schedule. On January 3 at 2 p.m., the library will have Chair Yoga for Seniors. This is a gentle yoga practice designed for adults with limited mobility or those just beginning in yoga. It is taught by Nancy Bonta Voitko, certified yoga instructor. Registration is required. On January 6 at 10:30 a.m., there will be Preschool Messy Art for ages 2-1/2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. Registration is required. The library will host English language classes on Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9 a.m. There is a knitting and crochet group that will meet on January 7 at 9:30 a.m. Participants

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must bring their own supplies. All skills levels are welcome. Music and Movement with Friends will take place on January 9 at noon and 1 p.m. This is a musical program for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Registration is required, and participants may only register for one class. The library will host a “Small Business Workshop with SCORE” on January 10 at 6 p.m. Guests will learn to grow their new business, learn from the experts. Registration is required. Maker Teens: Snow Globes for ages 11 to 18 will take place on January 12 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. The Lunchtime Film is Café Society, playing at 1 p.m. on January 13. A New Yorker named Bobby moves to Hollywood in the 1930s to work for his uncle Phil. (PG-13) 96 min. Registration is required. A group will discuss The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry at 1 p.m. on January 16. Copies

of the book are available at the circulation desk. On that same day at 7 p.m., the library will host “12 Surefi re Strategies to Stop Procrastinating (and finally get organized!)” Learn the common reasons why people put things off and what they can do about it. It’s presented by bestselling author and time management specialist Jamie Novak. Registration is required. Let’s Make Art will take place on January 17 at 4:30 p.m. Heather Popielarczyk will teach art to special needs children ages 8 to 16, and their siblings. This program made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Registration is required. “Meet The Mayor” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on January 17. “Getting Your Family Finances in Order” presented by Gary Brown of Patriot Financial Group will take place at 7 p.m. on January 18. Registration is required.

The Page & Screen Club will meet to discuss a book and movie at 6:30 p.m. on January 19. Teens must ask the librarian for the title. Registration is required. “The Nazi Spy Pastor: Carl Krepper and the War in America” presentation will take place on January 21 at 2 p.m. Come and hear a fascinating account of a minister who was also a Nazi spy in New Jersey. Pastor Frank Watson came across a document which ended in”‘heil Hitler.” Intrigued, Pastor Frank delved further, recording his findings in his book, The Nazi Spy Pastor: Carl Krepper and the War in America. Registration is required. On January 23 at 7 p.m., the library will host Bedtime Yoga with Nancy. Wind down with some gentle, soothing yoga poses and stories sure to guarantee a restful night. Participants should bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. The class is for children ages 7 to 12. Registration is required.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates Is the physician with The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should whom you are treat- Christopher R. Shea Esq. you sustain an injury out of and in the ing providing you course of your employment. Please allow with reasonable and this article to provide you with a checklist ne c e s s a r y me d ic a l to determine whether you are receiving the treatment? It is important that you provide appropriate benefits under the law. Did you report your accident or injury to the authorized medical your employer? By statute you are provided professional with all of a short period of time to actually notify your medical complaints that are related your employer of the injury. The most to the compensable injury, and that all of restrictive notice requirement is applied those complaints are addressed by that when a hernia is alleged, as you have only physician. Are you receiving temporary disability 48 hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more le- benefits through the workers’ compensation niency, as you may be entitled to medical carrier for 70 % of your standard average treatment, all injuries should be reported weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that as soon as possible. Have you sought medical treatment? After you are temporary totally disabled, or able providing notice to your employer that you to return to modified duty which cannot be have sustained an injury, you should seek accommodated by your employer. Tempomedical attention immediately, should rary disability through your employer is not same be necessary. The longer that one the same as disability through the State and waits to request medical treatment, the need not be applied for. In the event that you harder it will be to causally connect the are instructed to apply for disability through injury to the incident at work. In addition, the State, you are not getting the benefit as injuries often respond better to appropriate provided by Statute. medical treatment provided in a reasonable After completion of your medical treatment time, rather than allowing the injury to and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent worsen before attempting treatment. Has your employer notified the workers’ disability arising out of your compensable compensation insurance carrier? This is injury? If you have received benefits, have important so that you are provided with a you contacted an attorney to determine claim number to provide to medical pro- whether these benefits are consistent with viders to insure payment on your behalf. the injury and disability you sustained? Although this checklist may not be comAlso, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the prehensive, it is a starting point to determine claim will be more efficiently completed whether you are receiving the appropriate if the carrier is immediately put on notice. benefits under the law. Should any of the Has your employer or its workers’ com- above not be consistent with the benefits pensation insurance carrier provided you you are receiving, there are actions that with a medical professional with whom may be taken by an attorney to bring your to seek medical treatment? On some oc- matter before the court so that the issues casions, the employer may indicate that may be resolved. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. is a full service law firm representing and This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ advising clients in the areas of Estate PlanCompensation Act and usually signifies ning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, that the carrier has not yet been notified. It General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medis important that you understand that the icaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ employer, through its carrier, has the right Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and to choose the physicians from whom you Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm receive medical treatment for compensable at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms injuries. A physician you choose, with the River, Manchester Area at 732-408-9455 or intention of providing bills to the employer, our Brick Area at 732-451-0800, email us is not authorized and may not be recog- at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com. nized by the carrier in the future.

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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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