2016-12-31 - The Toms River Times

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Vol. 12 - No. 36

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2017:

Toms River’s Birthday, Plus Major Projects

–Photos by Toms River Twp. & Toms River Times 2017 will be a year Toms River celebrates its 250th birthday, but also some major projects such as renovations at Huddy Park and a possible open space acquisition along Route 9.

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The turn of the calendar page for Toms River isn’t just heading into another year. 2017 is the 250th anniversary of the township, dating back to its royal charter.

This Month In

By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – To end the old year, and start the new one – and Toms River’s 250th anniversary year in 2017 – a quiz about our local history:

But there’s also some major projects – whether township, county or otherwise – planned for the Toms River area in the year ahead.

Here’s a look toward what milestones and projects are slated for Toms River.

History

1. Why is the year 1767 important in our Township’s history? a. It was the year that local in habitants submitted a petition requesting that a new town be created.

250th Anniversary A 250th anniversary is a semiquincentennial, and for Toms River a Semiquincentennial Committee is planning a year’s worth of events and special initiatives.

(Projects - See Page 27)

b. It was the year that the Royal Assembly of New Jersey voted to create that new town. c. It was the year that the new town was named – the “Town of Dover.” d. All of the above.

2. Where did the name Dover come from? a. From the white cliffs of Dover b. From the Earl of Dover c. From Thomas Dover

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By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Having seen Superstorm Sandy damage and already facing the expensive tasks of raising their homes to required heights, homeowners would then be reassessed, in what officials said is an unfair situation that amounts to penalizing them for complying with standards.

“Sandy is the gift that keeps on giving,” said Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato, hoping the state will craft legislation to offer a tax abatement to those impacted.

The space created underneath a home after a home is raised to new flood elevation heights is seen as a taxable property value and becomes part of a new tax assessment for the homeowner, Amato said. The homeowner faces additional value assessment if they’ve enclosed this area with a cement foundation for example.

“They will be taxed on this, but they didn’t ask for this,” Amato said.

He and the Berkeley Council are hoping to see a lessened impact on these homeowners, similar to legislation enacted in New York, where this added property value wouldn’t take hold until five more years down the line.

“At the same time Sandy hit us, FEMA came out with their new flood maps and then after going through the information we have several homeowners who are forced to (House - See Page 20)

d. We don’t know 3. He settled here, circa 1685, and married the local Lenni Lenape Chieftain’s daughter: a. Thomas Aquinas b. Thomas Gage c. Thomas Luker d. Thomas Pickering (History - See Page 4)

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History:

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4. What is the first record that refers to Toms River? a. A deed f rom 1712 that states “Tom’s River.” b. A land grant from King George I in 1714. c. A colonial map from 1664 when the British took control of New Jersey. d. We don’t know.

5. Who was the Governor who signed the charter creating the Township? a. William Livingston b. William Franklin c. Richard Howell d. William Paterson 6. What is depicted on the official Township seal? a. The head of a Lenni Lenape Indian b. The year 1767 c. The Township name d. All of the above 7. It authorized construction of salt works at Shelter Cove during the Revolutionary War: a. The Continental Congress b. The New Jersey Legislature c. T he Pen nsylvania Cou ncil of Safety d. The inhabitants of Toms River.

8. How was the first school committee in the Township formed: a. By vote at the annual town meeting b. By act of the New Jersey legislature c. By county court order

d. By the board of education 9. On September 2, 1905, voters approved purchase of “Gowdy’s Island” which is now known as: a. Money Island b. Shelter Cove c. Ortley Beach d. Huddy Park 10. On May 28, 1918, the voters of the Township adopted a local law: a. Establishing Prohibition b. Prohibiting the running of dogs at large c. Establishing a Township Police Department d. Prohibiting the riding of bicycles on village streets 11. It opened on May 24, 1950 coinciding with Ocean County’s 100 year anniversary: a. The Garden State Parkway b. State Highway 37 c. The Mathis Bridge d. The Toms River Chemical Company 12. It expressed concerns in 1956 over plans to widen State Highway 37: a. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders b. The Dover Township Committee c. The County’s state legislators d. The local Chamber of Commerce 13. It cau se d ext e n sive d a m age t o downtown Toms River on July 29, 1957 resulting in damage to several business and losses estimated at a half million dollars. a. Fire

b. Hurricane c. Earthquake d. An electrical power outage 14. It opened on August 19, 1961: a. Community Memorial Hospital b. An addition to the Ocean County jail c. The Bey Lea Golf Course d. The new Town Hall 15. How was the Toms River Regional School System created? a. By resolution of the Tow nship Committee b. By the New Jersey legislature c. By an act of Congress d. By the voters in a special referendum 16. On November 2, 1976, the voters of the Township decided to: a. Build the Winding River Ice Rink b. From a charter study commission c. Join the County Library System d. Disband operation of the municipal sewer plant in Ortley Beach 17. In the month of November in our history the voters: a. In 1966, approved of Police pay raises b. In 1987, defeated a name change proposal c. In 2006, approved a name change proposal d. All of the above 18. How many women have served as Mayor of the Township? a. None b. One c. Two d. Three

19. It opened on August 16, 1975: a. Toms River High School North b. Toms River High School East c. The Ocean County Mall d. The Township’s new Law Enforcement Center 20. On June 24, 2017, our town shall celebrate its 250th anniversary which is known as a: a. Bicentennial b. Quincentennial c. Sesquicentennial d. Semiquicentennial Answers 1. d. All of the above.

On January 24, 1767 a petition was submitted for a new town to be created. The New Jersey Royal Assembly approved of the request on June 24, 1767 by legislative act and established its name – the “Town of Dover.”

2. d. We don’t know.

In 1992, for the Township’s 225th anniversary, the anniversary committee that year researched it, but found no answer. We wrote to Dover, England – thinking that the name may have been borrowed from inhabitants there who migrated here. No records were found.

If we were named for Dover, England, it is only historical speculation.

3. c. Thomas Luker.

He was an Englishman who migrated from England to Massachusetts and later settled here. He married Queen Anne, the local chieftain’s daughter, (History - See Page 5)

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History:

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and they settled along a tributary of the river in what is now downtown Toms River.

4. a. A colonial deed from 1712 that states “Tom’s River.”

It is the first known record referring to Toms River. The apostrophe was used into the 1800s but has been long lost to history. Toms River is named after Thomas Luker.

5. b. William Franklin - - Benjamin’s son.

He was appointed as the Royal Governor in 1763 by King George III and remained loyal to the British during his tenure as Governor. He was arrested

by Patriots in June of 1776, put under house arrest, and later freed in a prisoner-of-war exchange. Once freed, he lived in New York and became President of the Board of Associated Loyalists and authorized the attack on Toms River in 1782. William Livingston, Richard Howell, and William Paterson were also New Jersey Governors.

6. d. All of the above.

The Township seal was adopted by the Dover Township Committee on January 2, 1967 to mark the Township’s 200th anniversary. It was re-adopted in 2006 to change the name from the Township of Dover to the Township of Toms River after a name change referendum was approved by the voters.

7. c. The Pennsylvania Council of Safety.

During the Revolutionary War, councils of safety were formed in several states. They were de facto state gover nments to protect those favoring independence. Without refrigeration, salt was a needed commodity to preserve food.

8. a. By vote at the annual town meeting.

T he f i rst school com m it tee was formed in 1832 at the annual town meeting. At this meeting – always held in March – the local government was organized for the year with the election of officials and the payment of bills. Public education became the law in New Jersey in 1871 – but our Township supported public education many years before that.

9. d. Huddy Park.

Gowdy’s Island was a swampland along the Toms River owned by the Gowdy family – a prominent family in the community in the Nineteenth Century. A special election was held to purchase the property and it passed 195 – 12. It was made into a municipal park – the Township’s first – and was later named in honor of Joshua Huddy, the Patriot Captain who was hanged by the British in 1782 after his capture after his unsuccessful defense of the village of Toms River during the Revolutionary War. 10. a. Establishing Prohibition.

Two years before a nationwide Prohi-

The Toms River Times, December 31, 2016, Page 5 bition law went into effect, a petition was submitted asking that the Township establish local prohibition. The petition was approved and a special election was held. By a vote of 291-275, the voters of the Township approved of local Prohibition.

11. c. The Thomas A Mathis Bridge.

The bridge opened on May 24, 1950 – and is named in honor of Ocean County’s longtime State Senator and County Treasurer who served in office in the first half of the Twentieth Century.

12. b. The Dover Township Committee.

Then a three member body of elected officials who governed the Township, the Committee was concerned with Route 37 traffic conditions.

13. a. Fire Fire Companies from around the County responded to the downtown fire. If it was not for favorable winds which shifted during the Monday night blaze, much of the downtown business community may have been destroyed.

14. a. Community Memorial Hospital With 50 beds, Community memorial Hospital opened on August 19, 1961.

It was built based on the work of many civic minded citizens after World War Two, who held numerous charitable fund raisers.

15. d. By the voters in a special referendum.

The election was held on December 8, 1964, and the voters of the Township of Dover and the Boroughs of Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River each voted to form a regional school district. The total vote was 1,043 to 87.

16. c. Join the County Library System.

The vote was 12,016 to 9,930. Five years later, in 1981, the new County Library opened on Washington Street next to the Municipal Building.

17. d. All of the above.

18. b. One Ethel A. Zaun is the only woman in the Township’s history to have served as Mayor. She was elected to the Township Committee in 1971 and served as Mayor in 1974.

19. d. The Township’s new Law Enforcement Center.

When it opened in 1975, it was heralded as a state of the art facility for the nation.

20. d. Semiquincentennial.

A Semiquincentennial or 250. Our Township shall celebrate its anniversary on June 24, 2017 – our 250th! Come join the party!

These, and other facts and figures and color photographs, too, of historic Toms River, are in our new 250th year anniversary calendar for 2017 now on sale in the Township Clerk’s office for $5.

–J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.

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Opinion

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.

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

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your

officials know you’re watching.

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

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

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

Make yourself heard.

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Spotlight

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From The Desk Of The Township Council - Council President Brian S. Kubiel

It gives me great pleasure to write the final Township Council article for 2016. As Council President, I’d like to summarize some of the Council’s activities this year.

For the fourth year in a row, an independent audit shows the town’s finances are in good shape. According to a report compiled by Holman, Frenia & Allison, the certified public accounting firm hired to audit the town’s financial records, Toms River is in an overall strong financial position, with more than $17.23 million in the unassigned fund balance as of December 31, 2015. The town also paid off approximately $8.7 million in long-term debt.

This year we saw an increase in our ratable base from Superstorm Sandy as damaged homes were repaired and residents repopulated the barrier island.

As of this month, our Building Department has issued 2,078 demolition permits and completed 2,015. For new homes, we have issued 1,890 permits and completed

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1,440. For elevations, we have issued 1,156 permits and completed 781. Remember, over 10,000 homes were either damaged or destroyed by the storm. Our permit activity is down about 20 percent over last year but we are still about double the volume of a normal year.

This trend will continue as residents demolish their old homes and get ready to break ground on new ones.

One interesting fact is that more than 250 residential elevators have been installed since the storm. Although we have made great progress in rebuilding, we still have work to do to get our community whole again.

Speaking of Superstorm Sandy, this summer we reopened the Ortley South Lifeguard Building, known as the “Block House” that was destroyed during the storm. The building is a twofloor 1,600 square foot facility. On the first floor there are public bathrooms, first aid and beach badge sales.

On the second floor there is a lifeguard changing room,

shower and office space.

The building is similar to the north lifeguard house with batter piles for lateral support, exposed concrete piers above grade and 8” thick solid concrete walls on the first floor. The concrete had a decorative form liner to make the walls appear to be wood. This was done to match the residential character of the area. All floors are epoxy coated with floor drains so that water and sand will not be an issue.

This spring, the Township welcomed nursing students from Tomodachi, Japan. The students are studying disaster nursing and came to visit Toms River to learn about the history of Superstorm Sandy, community leadership response and rebuilding and first responders’ experiences with disaster response. The program is a collaboration between Rutgers University and Johnson & Johnson.

In June, we held a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations at Huddy Park. The project included replacing

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the entire bulkhead at the park, making repairs and upgrades to the park’s facilities such as landscaping, new sidewalks and upgrades to the gazebo roofs. The project also includes the replacement of the Huddy monument based on designs and concepts of local high school history students. The park will be complete by year’s end and be rededicated in 2017 for the Township’s 250th anniversary.

This fall, Winding River Skating Center (WRSC) just got a new tenant. Starting this year, the Stockton University Ice Hockey team will play all home games at the Township’s Ice Rink. It’s a great opportunity for local hockey players’ to remain local after high school, attend a great university like Stockton, and help attract even more kids into our hockey programs.

In November, Toms River officials and the Garden Club of Toms River held a dedication of a Blue Star Highway Memorial Marker at the entrance to Winding

River Park, Route 37 West and Hospital Drive. The Blue Star Memorial Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services.

Also in November, we held a groundbreaking of a new veterans monument “Protectors of Freedom: 100 Years in the World Stage,” located on Route 571 East in the Bey Lea Park of Toms River. The monument was made possible by the generous donation of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. It will reflect every conflict from 1917 to today, depicted through six, eight-foot bronze sculptures, inclusive of a woman nurse in Vietnam. It should be unveiled this spring.

The most important beach project for our Township is scheduled to begin in 2017.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dune and beach replenishment project will cover some 14 miles of coastline along the Barnegat Peninsula. Engineered beaches are a key component of a plan to make New Jersey more resilient to major

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storms. Properly engineered beaches and dunes absorb the impact of storm surge, preventing damage to structures and infrastructure.

Work on the project, expected to cost about $150 million, is expected to begin by the spring.

It is important for residents to note that the Township will be maintaining temporary dunes this winter until the project is complete.

I want to thank all of our Department Heads and all of the Town’s staff for the hard work they do every day for our community—I truly believe that our services are exceptional, and they are the reason. Congratulations to all on a job well done.

I wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year and look forward to another great year in Toms River!

10th Legislative District - Serving Toms River

Senator Jim Holzapfel

Holzapfel Bill To Improve Safety Of Children Near School Buses Advances NEW JERSEY – The Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) that seeks to deter dangerous driving that may harm children as they board or exit a school bus.

Holzapfel’s legislation seeks

to deter dangerous driving that may harm children as they board or exit a school bus.

The legislation, S-211, establishes a pilot program for municipalities and school districts to use video monitoring systems to help enforce laws against illegally passing a

school bus.

“Many of the children who are killed and injured in school bus related accidents are struck by drivers who illegally pass a bus while the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended,” said Holzapfel. “The sad truth is that many drivers

choose to break the law in such a dangerous manner because they think they can get away with it. Installing cameras to catch every driver who passes a school bus illegally will be an effective deterrent.”

The 2013-2014 National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey found that approximately half of the fatalities occurred as children crossing a street to board or after exiting a school bus were hit by passing vehicles that ignored the flashing lights and extended stop sign on the bus that require them to stop.

Without the use of cameras,

drivers know they are unlikely to receive a ticket for illegally passing a school bus unless a police officer is present to witness the violation or the bus driver manages to write down their license plate number, which rarely happens.

Camera systems will allow police departments and school districts to consistently identify and cite drivers who break the law. The legislation requires that a police officer review recorded footage to determine when a citation should be issued.

Drivers who receive tickets

Senator Jim Holzapfel resulting from footage captured with a camera system would be subject to a fine of $300 to $500.

Points would not be assessed as a result of violations generated with the assistance of cameras.

“We’ve had bus drivers warn us that they get passed illegally every single day,” added Holzapfel. “They’re all scared to death that one of their kids will be the next one that’s hit. This legislation will help us to deter illegal passings and prevent that next tragedy.”

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Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Toms River Animal Facility To Hold Free Rabies Clinic

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Animal Facility will be holding a free rabies clinic on January 14 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Ocean County residents are reminded to bring proof of prior immunization, if applicable, and proof the animal is spayed or neutered. That day, Toms River residents only can also get their pet’s license renewed.

Payment for licenses accepted in cash or check. All dogs and cats must be leashed or in a carrier.

The Toms River Animal Facility is located at 235 Oak Ave., adjacent to Police Headquarters. If this date does not meet residents’ needs, pet owners can attend a free rabies clinic in any Ocean County town. For a list of rabies clinics, visit ochd.org.

Toms River dog owners are reminded that all dogs over seven months of age must be licensed each year, per State law. In Toms River, dog licenses must be renewed each year in January. In order to purchase a dog license, the owner must present a current rabies shot certificate with an expiration date after November 1, 2017. If the shot expires before November 1, the dog cannot be licensed.

The cost is $15 for a spayed/neutered dog and $20 if not spayed or neutered, with proof

from a veterinarian, if not on file. A late fee of $5 plus the cost of license begins in February and increases to $10 plus the cost of the license in March. Late fees are set by Ordinance and cannot be waived.

All pet licenses can be renewed in person at the Toms River Health Department, 33 Washington Street, or by mail. Visit tomsrivertownship.com or call 732-3411000, ext. 8400.

Licensing dogs and placing the license on the dog’s collar has many benefits for the dog owner, as well as for the citizens, including the following benefits: Licensed dogs are vaccinated against rabies and those with current license tags on their collars are considered generally protected from the disease.

A licensed dog that wanders off the owner’s property or gets lost can be traced and quickly returned to its owner by animal control officers.

Dog licensing is mandatory in all New Jersey municipalities and the licensing fee is much less than the fines and penalties for having unlicensed dogs.

License fees support animal control, animal sheltering and rabies control activities within the State.

Ocean County Library Hosts Program On Stress Relief TOMS RIVER – Has life been a little hectic and stressful lately?

The Ocean County Library will host “Kick Stress to the Curb: Stress Reduction for Work and Home” at 2 p.m. on January 28 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The hour-long class will focus on ways to reduce and manage stress through nutrition, emotional health, and self-care taught

by Cait Byrnes, a holistic health coach.

This program is free but registration is required. To register call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available daily after 6 p.m. plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library or all levels, anytime in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

Advisory Committee On Developmental Disabilities

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities provides advocacy and assistance for residents with developmental disabilities and their family members. The committee advocates for both the education and employment of people with developmental disabilities and serves as a resource for the local community. In keeping with the

ordinance, the committee serves as a voice to Mayor Kelaher and the Town Council Members on actions that will improve the lives of Toms River residents with developmental disabilities.

The committee meets once a month and all meetings are open to the public.

A list of 2017 meetings has not yet been released.

Resident Honored For Trauma Kit Donation

OCEAN COUNTY – Police chief Robert Tapp, along with Beachwood mayor Ron Roma, awarded Beachwood resident, Robert “ Robbie “ Krohn, with a certificate for his donation to the police department.

Krohn started a GoFundMe account to raise money to purchase trauma kits for patrol officers on the street. Krohn started the campaign after seeing an increase in police officers being shot. The kit includes specific rescue devices to increase survival

rates of officers in the field.

Krohn is the EMS Chief for the South Toms River First Aid & Rescue Squad, he took this project on only to help others and for that he was recognized. It should be noted that Beachwood wasn’t the only police department who received these kits.

Krohn also raised enough money to provide South Toms River, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Island Heights, and Plumsted Police with these life-saving kits.

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A total of 27 Jewish children of the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements of Judaism participated together with enthusiasm. The parents who stayed were thrilled to see their children interacting with peers from other Jewish communities.

Each group had an advisor or chaperone in attendance. Rabbi Robert Rubin of Temple Beth Or dropped in and wound up staying the whole evening bowling with the teens and having a great time.

Temple Beth Or USY is sponsoring the next event, “Boot Camp,” on January 15, a Sunday afternoon.

Art Exhibit: Portraits Of The Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER – Gregory Andrus is creator, photographer, interviewer and editor of Portraits of the Jersey Shore, which can be found on Facebook or on his website portraitsofthejerseyshore.com.

The exhibit is at the Toms River Library for the month of January. The library is located at 101 Washington St. A self-taught artist, he was originally a songwriter and guitarist for a New Jersey punk band, as well as a solo artist. A neardeath experience moved him away from music to pursue a life of serving others, working with teenagers, the developmental-

ly disables and the poor. During the summer of 2014, he returned to his artistic calling.

Armed with a DSLR camera, given to him by an anonymous friend he merged his passion for photography with his love for meeting people. Inspired by the popular Humans of New York, Gregory has taken his camera and micro-recorder to the Jersey Shore to meet people and record their stories.

Gregory believes that with the sharing of stories, connections are made. He says, “In a world where every time we look at a screen, we see violence and divisions and hostilities, it is too easy…”

Adult Knitting Meetup

TOMS RIVER – The Adult Knitting Meetup will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 5 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. Anyone who likes to knit and talk should

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Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as one of the top providers in the state of New Jersey.

Washington, D.C. – November 16, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report, a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of health care providers across the country, today identified the Best Nursing Homes for 2016-17 (http://health.usnews.com/ best-nursing-homes). U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 homes nationwide, across each state and in 100 major metropolitan areas. This year, just over 2,000 nursing homes earned the designation of a U.S. News Best Nursing Home.

To qualify as a Best Nursing Home this year, facilities had to earn an average of 4.5 stars or better during the 12 months of federal reports ending in October 2016 and had to consistently meet certain performance standards set by U.S. News during the period.

“Several million Americans will spend at least some time in a nursing home this year, whether undergoing rehab after a hospital stay or as long-term residents,” said Brian Kelly, editor and cheif content officer of U.S. News. “Finding a nursing home that meets an individual’s specific needs can be challenging for families. Our nursing home ratings are designed to help potential residents and their loved ones navigate this difficult process.”

–Photo courtesy Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County TOMS RIVER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County entertained their friends from Kean Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, Rho Delta Chi Chapter, Kean University/Ocean today. They stopped by the office to drop off bags of coats they collected for them during their recent incredible coat drive.

Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is an honor society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.

Gamer’s Corner TOMS RIVER – The Gamer’s Corner for 20-somethings will meet on January 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St.

The participants play cards, RPG and board games with other 20-somethings.

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“One Man Lord Of The Rings” Takes The Stage At The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a wide variety of entertainment sure to please featuring the “Family Friendly” performance of One Man Lord of the Rings Starring Charlie Ross on January 26 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Tickets range from $25 to $20.

Canadian actor Charles Ross recreates the world of Middle-earth with nothing more than elbow pads and his outrageous

imagination to take viewers through the trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King in 3,600 seconds.

For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-2550500 or visit grunincenter.org. For information on Dinner/Shows and Receptions, call the Box Office.

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League Of Teen Gamers

TOMS RIVER – The League of Team Gamers will meet at the Toms River Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on January 5. The library is located at 101 Washington St. Play dice, card, corporative and video

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Toms River Fire Department Awarded Grant That Could Help Residents

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TOMS RIVER – The Walmart in Toms River has awarded a $1,000 Community Grant to the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention. The money from the grant was utilized to purchase carbon monoxide detectors that are available at no cost to members of the community. The detectors will be evenly distributed between the six Township Fire companies and the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Often called the invisible killer, CO is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2006 and 2010, there was an average of 72,000 fire department responses due to carbon monoxide each year. More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental, non-fire related CO poisoning associated with generators, furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces.

James Mercready, director of the Township’s Fire Prevention Bureau, says fire department responses to non-fire CO incidents have increased over the past

decade. “So far this year, Township fire departments have responded to 173 carbon monoxide incidents.” He says during the colder months there is an increased risk of CO poisoning. “Half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January and February.”

Mercready says the Township Fire Departments receive free smoke alarms annually from the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, but the importance of having a carbon monoxide detector is underestimated by most families. “Our goal is to make sure everyone in the community has working CO alarms and that residents understand the importance of protecting themselves.

“Thank you to Walmart for the Community Grant to purchase carbon monoxide detectors. This money will go a long way toward helping make sure Toms River residents are safe,” he said.

For more information, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732240-5153 or online at trfireprevention.com.

Vocalosity Sings Out At The Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a wide variety of entertainment featuring pop, rock, and R&B performances.

Family-friendly singing group Vocalosity will perform on January 22 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Tickets range from $45 to $39.

Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level. This fast-paced production

features an all-star ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements that set a new standard for 12-part harmony.

The opening act is The RockNRoll Chorus – no instruments, just voices.

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Island Heights Library January Events

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will host these events in January.

Teen Advisory Board, January 9 at 7 p.m. All teens are welcome to join our Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer hours while having fun.

Tween Tuesdays, January 10, 24 at 3:30 p.m. Come hang out with other tweens

for gaming or crafting. Second Tuesday is gaming themed, fourth Tuesday of the month is craft themed.

Toddler Time, January 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Join the library for a fun selection of stories, songs and finger plays.

Pajama Time, January 16 at 7 p.m. A playtime just right for parents and babies at a time convenient for working parents

and guardians. There will be stories, finger plays, activities, and fun.

Sock Snowmen, January 20 at 3:30 p.m.

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Lego Play, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. The library will supply the Lego bricks for imaginative free play.

Paws for reading, January 27 at 3:30 p.m.

Readers up to age 12 are invited to read to therapy dogs.

Friends of the Island Heights Library Meeting The Friends of the Island Heights Library welcome new members, January 30 at 7 p.m.

Preschool Mad Scientists, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. Children will experiment using household items.

Registration is required for all these programs.

To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-270-6266.

The library is located at 121 Central Ave.

Barnegat Bay Partnership Has New Address

TOMS RIVER – The Barnegat Bay Partnership moved its offices back to the Ocean County College Campus.

The offices can be found in the former bookstore building (Building 10 – enter from the doors at the rear of the building off of the access road). They have a new phone and fax number.

The College and the BBP will be closed for the holidays between December 26 and January 2, and will return January 3.

To send mail: Barnegat Bay Partnership, Ocean County College. College Drive, Bldg. 10, PO Box 2001, Toms River, NJ 08753.

The new phone number is 732-255-0472, and fax is 732-255-0358.

Visit The Barnegat Bay Partnership at bbp.ocean.edu.

Girls Club: DIY Lipgloss + Cupcake Fondue

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Library will host a “Girls Club: DIY Lipgloss + Cupcake Fondue” on January 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required and is now open.

Celebrate the New Year in Style: make DIY Lip Gloss, and then enjoy Cupcake Fondue.

The registration holds a spot for 5 minutes after the scheduled start of the program; after that time, the spot may be given to a patron who is waiting.

Guests are asked to notify staff of any food allergies before the day of the program.

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Public Fills Tractor-Trailer With Holiday Donations

TOMS RIVER – The Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County rolled up in their classic cars and delivered a $500 check to Ocean County Hunger Relief.

Doug Hynoski, a teacher at Hooper Avenue Elementary School, Toms River, held a drive and collected over 1,883 food items. One classroom alone collected 445 items. FedEx in Lakewood showed up with a FedEx truck loaded with food donations that they collected in their office. A Seaside Heights resident wrote a check for $500 to Ocean County Hunger Relief, and then wrote another $500 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County.

For two days this November, people from Monmouth and Ocean counties came out in droves to make donations to Ocean County Hunger Relief and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County (BBBS) during the “Share the Joy,” the annual live radio broadcast drive hosted by Beasley Media Group, Inc. radio station 100.1 WJRZ. It was their generosity that the radio station 100.1 WJRZ was able to completely fill a tractor-trailer on at the Perlmutter Family ShopRite, Toms River, with $3,095 cash/

checks; $225 in gift cards; 13 pallets of food; nine turkeys; 15 pallets of clothing; and two pallets of toys.

The Military Club of Toms River North High School volunteered all weekend. They were experts at boxing up all the donations and always lending us a helping hand as needed.

Sue Sedivic, the executive director of BBBS said, “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County is so grateful for the support of the community and the donations received during ‘WJRZ Share the Joy.’ The toys we received will be given to our children at our holiday party and to the families so they can put them under the tree for Christmas morning. There are no words for the happiness that WJRZ and the community has brought to our children during this holiday season.”

Carol Latif of Ocean County Hunger Relief, Toms River, said, “With the help of our dear friends at WJRZ, we are able to assist families that are unable to provide themselves. The donations that were received will benefit families even after the holidays.”

Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul With Genevieve

TOMS RIVER – Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve will be held on February 18 at 11 and 3 p.m. at the Main Stage, The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, College Drive at OCC. Tickets range from $25 to $18.

With soulful and current renditions of the ABC’s, 1-2-3’s, and songs about

learning how to be polite, the incredibly hip duo of Train Conductor Genevieve and DC, her beatboxing, and breakdancing engineer, teach children through music with songs enjoyed by parents and children alike.

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Young Artist’s Studio

TOMS RIVER – The Young Artist’s Studio will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on January 17 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. This month’s project is microwave puffy paint.

The studio is open to children ages 6 to

12. Registration only holds the spot for five minutes after the scheduled start of the program. After that time, the spot may be given to a customer who is waiting.

Reg ist r at ion is re qu i re d a nd be g i n s Ja nu a r y 3. G o on l i ne t o theoceancountylibrary.org to register.

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Elbow Up

For some folks, inserting your hearing aid into your ear can be a real struggle. Sometimes you twist and turn the hearing aid which eventually creates a sore ear.

Here are a few tricks you can utilize to properly insert your hearing instrument into your ear canal.

First, for custom, non-behind-the-ear products, the “red” writing on the aid is for the right ear and the “blue” writing is for the left ear.

Second, when you are inserting the aid, the “vent hole” is usually on the bottom of the aid facing outside.

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Third, as you are trying to insert the instrument, make sure your elbow is “up” in line with your ear and push toward your nose. If your elbow is down, you may not insert the aid in the right direction. Thus, the aid may “stick” out of your ear and constantly ring.

Remember, if you are struggling with hearing aid insertion, keep your elbow up while inserting the aid. This will make life a lot simpler and alleviate potential ear soreness and feedback.

Finally, make sure you keep in close contact with your hearing healthcare professional who is there for guidance.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

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The Toms River Times, December 31, 2016, Page 17

HeRe’s to youR HeALtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Here’s How You Help Both Parkinson’s And Diabetes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When you think of Parkinson’s disease, you probably think of it as a progressive disorder affecting movement and causing tremors of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and elsewhere. The condition causes movements to be slowed, and a sensation of rigidity and stiffness of the limbs and trunk. Balance can be impacted too. A related condition of Lewy Body Disease may look very similar to Parkinson’s but doesn’t have to show up with tremors. The cognitive f luctuations are hallmark to both disorders.

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.

I want to keep my article simple today because what I have to tell you is rather exciting! It’s about a diabetes dr ug that’s in Phase 2 studies (MSDC-0160), it’s not named yet. The emerging research suggests its role in Parkinson’s

could be even more profound. It’s not due to balancing blood sugar either, it’s because this diabetes age nt i mprove s m it ochond r ial function. Your mitochondria are the organelles that produce energy for you. They help you make ATP. So this diabetes drug belongs to the categor y of “Mitochondrial Ta rget of T h ia zolid i ned iones” modulators or mTOT for shor t.

The mTOT drugs make your body more sensitive to insulin. They are insulin sensitizers.

Forget insulin for a minute! The novelty of mTOT drugs is really about energy. If you can improve mitochondrial function in brain cells, you then restore the cells’ ability to convert basic nutrients into energ y. Consequently, the cells’ ability to handle potentially harmful proteins is normalized, which leads to reduced inf lammation and reduced death and dysfunction of the neurons. This may help A l z hei mer’s, Pa rk i n son’s disease, Lewy body dementia and other types of cognitive decline.

When I worked in Florida nursing homes for 7 years, we saw a lot of this and we had very few tools to use. We had levodopa, a drug from the 70’s that’s still used today but ramping up dopamine isn’t the cure. Side effects are disturbing.

If this topic is of interest, I have w r it ten a more comprehensive version and I’ll email it to you when you sig n up for my f ree newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Before I leave you, one more thing, your gut microbiome matters, so consider high-quality probiotics. There is a direct connection between the microbiome and Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders including Autism.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. 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’CompensationAct 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 you choose, with the intention of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized by the

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Is the physician with Christopher R. Shea Esq. 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?

Although this checklist may not be comprehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved.

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WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club will host a trip to Ottawa and Thousand Islands on May 15 to 19.

The cost is $609 for double occupancy and $808.00 for single occupancy. A $75 deposit is due upon sign-up.

Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Travel Insurance available.

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TOMS RIVER – Acoustic entertainment hosted by Domenick Carino will be held at the Toms River Library on January 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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The Toms River Times, December 31, 2016, Page 19

Threats At High School North

TOMS RIVER – High School North staff was made aware of graffiti written on a bathroom wall on December 6. A scribbled message stated “do not come to school 12/9 boom boom.” The staff immediately notified the police department and an investigation was initiated. Through the course of the investigation additional information was received that there was a previous threatening message written on the same wall during the last week of November.

Although this is believed to be the actions of an irresponsible student that did not contemplate the full ramifications of their actions; the incident is being handled as a criminal matter. In the times that we live in all potential threats are taken seriously.

Since this incident was first reported, specially trained K-9 units assigned by Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy conducted more than one safety search of the school on different days. Additional police officers were on the campus to provide an extra layer of security for the students and staff. This was done out of an abundance of caution and not as a result of us believing there was ever any credible threat.

The police are investigating several leads and urge any student with information as to the identity of the responsible student to contact the police department or school staff. This information will be kept strictly confidential.

Chief Mitchell stated, “If the perpetrator is identified, the police department will be filing all appropriate criminal charges.”

David Healy, Toms River Schools Superintendent, added that “any student proven to be responsible for this act will be subject to discipline. This ranges from suspension up to a recommendation to the board of education for expulsion.”

These matters are of great concern because of the wasted school and police resources. This incident alone cost taxpayers thousands of dollars in assigned man-hours and parents could be held financially liable for reimbursement. As a reminder, earlier this year, two Toms River School students were arrested and charged for making social media threats. The police hope to have that same level of success in putting an end to the fear generation by thoughtless students.

The copy of letter sent out to parents by school staff read: “As some of you may be aware there was a message written on the bathroom wall at High School North that was perceived to be a threat. We have been in communication with our local law enforcement agencies and after a full inspection, they have reported that there is no current threat to the safety and security of our students and faculty. We have long had protocols in place and our administration and safety officers will continue to remain vigilant in our schools in order to provide an extra layer of security.

“We take the safety of your children very seriously and will continue to monitor all locations while remaining in communication with law enforcement.”

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raise their home because of the new flood maps. Essentially if they don’t raise their home, they can get stuck with outrageous flood insurance bills,” said Amato. “So here is FEMA making these homeowners raise their homes, so they have to pay, but what

it’s doing is now that their home is being raised it’s creating additional taxable space.”

The Berkeley mayor said he sought the advice of township department heads but also the taxpayers’ association to try and figure out what, if anything, could be done.

“I had a long conversation with our tax attorney and with our assessor and with the Berkeley Township Taxpayer Association,

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and found that other states in order to address this do a short-term abatement, so that when these homes are raised because of new flood elevations that the current assessment on the home will stay and last for about five years,” Amato said.

However, “right now in New Jersey there is no legislative mechanism to do this,” he added. He asked council to approve a resolution that is “essentially asking the legislature to come up with a tax abatement process for those affected homeowners by Sandy who were essentially forced to raise their home, and give them a little bit of tax abatement for up to five years. So at least they can plan.”

Berkeley resident Sam Cammarato said he is concerned that the flood elevation maps are still subject to change, adding to the unfairness of the situation: “We still don’t know what is going to happen with these flood maps. FEMA could come in and say well you elevated it, but guess what, it’s not enough. That is a possibility.”

The issue is one faced by Sandy-impacted properties and those near water.

“To those of us who are still living with it everyday, and those of use who are still trying to get back into their homes, It’s like it’s happened yesterday,” he said. “We had to contend with not just the storm, but insurance companies, FEMA, unscrupulous contractors…but after all that and contending with all that, we now have to contend with the tax assessor.”

Cammarato said many who are raising their homes are doing so not because they want to but because they are essentially being forced to by ever-changing flood insurance

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“We were forced by law to raise our homes, creating tax-assessed space underneath our homes that we didn’t want in the first place,” he said. “And yet the tax assessor is going to say you are going to be assessed higher for that space.”

In many cases these homeowners are not even living in their homes, as they are significantly damaged and awaiting elevation, he said.

The issue is not one only faced by Berkeley residents, as residents across Sandy-impacted areas, and those coming into new FEMA flood map recommendations, find themselves candidates for home elevation projects.

For example, in Toms River, officials have issued 1,156 permits and completed 781 for home elevation this year. There were also 250 residential elevators installed since the storm, officials said.

In Brick, the number of home elevations was 1,129 elevation permits with 707 completed as of the fourth anniversary of the storm in October.

Amato is hoping local legislators can craft and approve legislation to provide the abatement.

For Berkeley, “we will not be losing any ratables because whatever the house value is today will continue to be the house value. It’s just that after five years -- if the law is adopted -- then after 5 years that additional space that the homeowner didn’t want would then be put on the books,” said Amato. “So we are just trying to help our Sandy-impacted homeowners and maritime homeowners.”

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District TOMS RIVER – High School South students Machenzie Ryan and Deandre Washington spoke about their Rotary Youth Leadership Awards experience at the Central Ocean Rotary Club. RYLA is a leadership development program sponsored by local Rotary clubs.

Rainbow Hands

TOMS RIVER – In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the Toms River Library will host a craft to make rainbow handprint wreath.

The wreath will then go on display in the chil-

dren’s department with one of King’s famous quotes.

Guests may drop in for this craft; no registration is required.

Valerie Vaughn, “New Jersey’s Troubadour”

TOMS RIVER – Tuckerton resident Valerie Vaughn will have a concert at the Ocean County Historical Society at 2 p.m. on January 29 at 26 Hadley Ave.

Reser vations are required by calling 732-341-1880. The cost is $5 per person.

Refreshments will be served.

Toms River No Knock Registry

TOMS RIVER – Toms River allows residents to sign up for a no knock registry. Business canvassers are not permitted to knock on

the doors of those residents who are on the list.

Forms are available at tomsrivertownship. com.

Ukelele Storytime

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Library will host “Ukulele Storytime” at 10:30 a.m. on January 20 at the library, 101 Washing-

ton St. Registration is required and opens January 6. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Women-Owned Businesses See Increased Loan Approvals

NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Small Business Administration reported that SBA loan approvals to New Jersey women business owners increased by 26 percent during fiscal year 2016, the period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.

According to SBA New Jersey District Director Al Titone, Women business owners received a total of 355 SBA loans for a total of $113 million this past fiscal year, compared to the 280 loans for $111.4 million they received during fiscal year 2015.

“There is no question that SBA lending to New Jersey women-owned businesses is trending upward and that these loans have helped support hundreds of businesses that ranged from full service restaurants to veterinary services to supermarket owners,” said Titone. “An analysis of our loan data shows this year women business owners received 20 percent of the 1,754 loans approved by SBA’s New Jersey district office and 14 percent of the $805 million that

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

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

went to all small business owners around the state. The average SBA loan to a NJ women-owned business in 2016 was for a little over $316,000.”

The 355 SBA loans approved to women-owned businesses in 2016 helped to create 1,345 jobs and retain another 1,475 jobs throughout the state. “This only confirms what we already know, that New Jersey women business owners play a vital role in our local economy,” added Titone. “We have come a long way since 2012, when we approved 167 loans for $69 million to women-owned businesses and each year after that number has increased incrementally.”

Titone credited the increase in lending to the extensive outreach and relationships his office has developed with local women business groups and organizations this past year. In addition, the SBA supported state Women Business Centers; the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation

(WCEC) in Chatham and the Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) Women’s Business Center located in Camden, and eight SCORE Chapters and a statewide network of America’s New Jersey Small Business Development Centers have all contributed to providing women entrepreneurs with the necessary business counseling and training that enable them to secure funding for their small businesses.

In addition to the business counseling and training components, Titone said, “Our network of lenders has done a tremendous job in helping women entrepreneurs gain access to capital. Over the last five years, New Jersey lenders have helped us to reach more women businesses each year.”

Leading the way with the most loans to women business owners in 2016 was Wells Fargo with 48 loans for $1.1 million. Other lenders approving 10 or more loans were TD Bank with 37 loans for $7.7 million;

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birth certificate.

The law applies to adoptions finalized before August 1, 2015. Beginning January 2017, adoptees will be able to obtain copies of their original birth certificates.

In August 2015, the Department began implementing a new adoption law signed by Governor Chris Christie that gives adult adoptees the

opportunity to access their birth records without obtaining a court order. The law was a compromise, balancing the rights of adoptees to learn more about their birth parents with the rights of birth parents to remain anonymous.

The redaction process is voluntary. However, if a birth parent has not requested any information be redacted, an adoptee will receive a copy of

M&T Bank with 34 loans for $5 million; JPMorgan Chase Bank with 15 loans for $3 million; NewBank with 14 loans for $7.5 million; Sturdy Savings Bank with 12 loans for $4.3 million and Empire State Certified Development Corp with 11 loans for $5.8 million.

According to Titone, his office approved loans to women-owned businesses in 19 of the 21 counties in the state. The only counties not to have an SBA women-owned loan approval were Cumberland and Salem Counties. Leading the way was Bergen County with 62 loans for $22.6 million.

Essex County was second with 36 loans for $9.3 million; Middlesex County was third with 26 loans for $11.6 million.

Rounding out the top five counties were Burlington County with 25 loans for $5.4 million and Ocean County with 23 loans for $5.8 million.

Monmouth County had 22 loans for $7.8 million.

their original birth certificate with all information recorded at the time of their birth. While there is no deadline for contact preference forms to be submitted, redactions will not be accepted after December 31, so as to comply with the law.

Birth parents who choose to have their names redacted can reverse that decision at any time and make their identities known.

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State Police Thank Public For Help Donating To Domestic Abuse Victims

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police would like to thank both its civilian and enlisted personnel and those in their communities for their generous suppor t with assisting su r vivors of domestic violence. Their food drive benefits domestic violence victims and their families living in shelters.

The public’s participation contributed to the State Police’s greatest success to date. In total, they collected

enough nonperishable food items to provide 19 domestic violence service providers with substantial donations to assist shelters with stocking their food pantries. According to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV), approximately 2,924 women, children and men utilized New Jersey domestic violence shelters in 2015, with the average length of stay being 33 days.

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NEW JERSEY – The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services

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Plans are to have a major event in each month of the year, celebrating township history. That includes taking annual events and giving them a historical theme, such as FoodFest, said Township Clerk and Historian Mark Mutter said.

“Our plan is for each month in 2017, to have an event -- not just June 24, blowing out the birthday cake,” said the historian.

An anniversary calendar is available for $5 to help mark the year and enjoy history further, he said. They can be purchased at town hall.

Huddy Park Closed for most of the back half of 2016, Huddy Park is undergoing $1 million in renovations also timed with the anniversary year.

The downtown park was last improved at the 225th anniversary of the township and has since deteriorated, including Superstorm Sandy damage.

After its expected June opening, the park, the township’s first, have new bulkheads, gazebo and pathway improvements, and new historical signage and other elements surrounding the replica blockhouse there.

Beach, Dune Project The Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they expected to award a contract sometime in December for the beach and dune replenishment project for the barrier island. The Corps received three bids for the project which ranged from $128,820,433 to $178,416,600.

Work on the long-awaited project, which will create 25-foot tall dunes and 200-foot-wide beaches from the Manasquan Inlet to South Seaside Park, is expected to begin in the spring of 2017.

North Dover Development The rush of building that the Northern portion of the township is seeing has lead the township to identify more than 50 acres over several parcels that it wants to acquire for open space.

Currently, the lots, which abut Route 9 and the

The Toms River Times, December 31, 2016, Page 27 Riverwood and Cox Cro corridors, are a mix of undeveloped land, decades-old homes and businesses.

Township Administrator Paul Shives said this month that the township was prepared to proceed with eminent domain should the owners not accept offers sent earlier this year.

New War Memorial The township also broke ground on a significant war memorial which will be built at the Route 571 entrance to the Bey Lea Park soccer complex.

The new veterans monument, called “Protectors of Freedom: 100 Years in the World Stage,” is part of a statewide recognition of a century since the United States’ entry into WWI. The monument was made possible by the generous donation of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. It will reflect every conflict from 1917 to today, depicted through six, eight-foot bronze sculptures, inclusive of a woman nurse in Vietnam. It should be unveiled this spring.

Retirements After several decades of combined service to Toms River, several key personnel are retiring, their last day being December 31.

Among them is longtime Township Planner Jay Lynch, who worked to oversee the recent update to the town master plan, a process that takes place every 10 years.

David Glynn Roberts will take his place as township planner. In his biography provided by the township, Robert’s resume includes serving as a Land Use Planning Department Manager with the firm of Maser Consulting, PA and a Principal at CMX/Schoor DePalma, where he specialized in redevelopment, sustainable design and growth management. Prior to his 21 years of private consulting practice, Roberts served as the Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Asbury Park for 10 years.

Other key retirements include Fire Bureau Director James Mercready and Records Manager Greg Horback.

--Judy Smestad Nunn contributed to this article.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Hanging On The Telephone

Dear Joel I ended a relationship with a girl that I had been dating for several years. It started out as a nice relationship when we were both in college. Ever since I broke up with her she has been stalking me. She bombards me with texts, e mails and phone calls. I keep on telling her to leave me alone but she continues to call.

Can I hire a lawyer?

Answer: You can always hire a lawyer. Finding someone to handle this case seems like a no brainer. Your letter leaves me perplexed. You don’t mention her following you to school or work. She doesn’t appear in restaurants or stores that you are in. Everything that you included in her behavior has either a phone number or e

mail address.

The very fact that you haven’t changed either makes me feel that in someway you are inviting this behavior and perhaps subconsciously enjoying it. Making her go away is probably an easy fix if that’s what you really want. Take the time to analyze why you haven’t slammed the door on this one. It will be a lot cheaper than hiring an attorney who will probably give you the same advice.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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

wolfgang puck’s kitchen

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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