2017-01-14 - The Manchester Times

Vol. 22 - No. 39

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Fusaro, Wallis Take Helm

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The five-member Township Council unanimously appointed Samuel Fusaro as council president, and Craig Wallis as vice president, at the township’s reorganization meeting on January 4.

Fusaro replaced councilman James Vaccaro, while Wallis now occupies Fusaro’s vice president’s seat.

Fusaro, Vaccaro and fellow r unningmate Charles Frattini, “The Continued Good Government Team,” were also sworn in at the meeting by clerk Sabina Skibo, having defeated Mayor Kenneth Palmer’s ticket – Ann Ma rkovsk i, Fel icia

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock (Above) Samuel Fusaro is sworn in by clerk Sabina Skibo at the January 4 reorganization meeting. (Bottom left) With his wife Karen holding the Bible, James Vaccaro is sworn in as councilman for another term. (Bottom right) Mary Frattini holds the Bible for her husband Charles as he takes the oath as councilman.

Finn and William Foor – i n t he November general election.

“I am proud to serve with you gentlemen, and I look forward to a

great year,” Palmer said.

Wallis said it’s been (Fusaro - See Page 5)

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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Vice president Jackie Bermudez and president Donald Webster.

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Board of Education welcomed back an incumbent, new members, and a new vice president.

Newcomer Pat Barry, who defeated incumbent James Kenneth Pate, was sworn in with Jackie Bermudez and Lakehurst representative Dean Hetzel by board attorney Thomas Mo-

nahan at the January 4 reorganization meeting.

Longtime board president Donald Webster kept his position. The board appointed Bermudez as vice president, a seat that Pate had held.

“The things we did right last year were the roll out for the block scheduling at the high school, and in addition, (School - See Page 4)

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Thousands Of Homes Elevated Since Sandy

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Thousands of homes substantially damaged in Superstorm Sandy have been raised to new elevations since October 2012.

Some homes were entirely swept away and into Barnegat Bay, and while others still sit boarded up years later, many homes were elevated or are in the process of being elevated.

Home Elevation Numbers We took a look at the number of permits issued

for home elevations in several Ocean County towns that saw dramatic devastation from Sandy.

These towns have several hundred or more home elevation permits issued since Sandy. In Toms River, 1,148 home elevation permits were issued, officials there said.

These neighborhoods suffered catastrophic flooding, such as Ortley Beach and Silverton in Toms River; Shore Acres and Baywood in Brick; (Sandy - See Page 7)

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By Catherine Galioto he January 7 snowstorm hit parts of the area with as much as 9 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS numbers show areas such as Lacey, Barnegat and Stafford among the most inches.

Statewide, the record went to Port Norris in Cumberland County, with 10 inches.

Ahead of the storm, local offices of emergency management for Ocean County and towns such as Berkeley, Brick and Tuckerton all issued alerts, ranging from slick road conditions, to plowing notices, to asking residents to remove (Snowfall - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 we continued to work to fi nish up our facilities improvement,” Webster told The Manchester Times. “That was a big deal for us because we were at a very critical point as far as our HVAC equipment and some of our roofs, so I think those were the two big accomplishments.

“Going forward, we’ll continue to work on our student achievement as we always do. I’m looking forward to working with Mr. Barry and Jackie Bermudez and the rest of the board for the coming year,” Webster said.

This will be Bermudez’s first time serving as vice president.

“I’m hoping to learn more about my role

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Check out the unofficial snow total. How did your area fare?

Ocean County Barnegat: 8.5 inches Berkeley: 8.2 inches Brick: 7.3 inches Jackson: 7.0 inches Lanoka Harbor: 9.0 inches Point Pleasant: 6.5 inches Pine Beach: 5.5 inches Stafford: 8.6 inches Toms River: 7.3 inches

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as the vice president, and what I can do to support Don in his role, and just getting the board to work as a team, and keeping it like that,” Bermudez said when asked her goals for the coming year as vice president.

Board members, in addition to Webster, Bermudez, Barry and Hetzel, are Jennifer Hudak, Christopher Nolan, Jacqueline Paolillo and Mary Walter.

The board meets the third Wednesday of each month. Executive sessions start at 7 p.m., with regular business meetings at 7:30 in the Ridgeway Elementary School Media Room. The board will meet on January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 10, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 20.

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Fusaro:

Continued From Page 1 a while since he filled a leadership seat on council. He said the guiding goal of council is to do what is best for the residents of Manchester.

“Both of us, Sam and I, don’t see this as political, it’s what’s best for the township, what’s best for the people,” he said. “There are a lot of things we can help with, there are things that we can’t do. But as long as we’re stepping forward and Manchester progresses, and we’re able to give better services with less cost, we can’t do too much more than that.”

He was elected to council in 2006. His current term ends at the end of 2018.

Fusaro is a long-standing member of the current government. He and members of the Stop Tax Oppression Promptly won council seats in 1990 and changed the government to a nonpartisan mayor/council form. He’s been on council for 21 nonconsecutive years and served as council president for five.

He was proud of the township’s adoption of its abandoned property list. “That’s cleaned up a lot of our problems and also made significant funds for Manchester.”

Fusaro also spoke about plans for 2017.

The Manchester Times, January 14, 2017, Page 5 “There’s always things that have to be done,” Fusaro said. “We still have some land use ordinances to tweak. I’d like to see the energy aggregation contract get through.

Other than that, we address issues as they come up, when we see them. And I think we’ve done a pretty good job of taking care of things before they become problems.

“I think Manchester will have a great year.”

One change to appointments was the auditor, according to Fusaro. The appointed auditor, Joseph Faccone of Samuel Klein & Co., was the lowest bidder. An amount for services was not provided, but only certified that funds were available in the 2017 temporary budget.

Fusaro also told The Manchester Times that engineers and attorneys were added “to complete certain jobs during 2017.” He did not have names, and that information was not available by press time.

The township council will meet the second and fourth Mondays at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1 Colonial Drive.

Meeting dates are January 23; February 13 and 28; March 13 and 27; April 10 and 24; May 8 and 22; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; August 14 and 28; September 11 and 25; October 10 and 23; November 13 and 27; and December 11.

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock (Left) Samuel Fusaro will serve as council president, and Craig Wallis as vice president, for 2017.

Village II Mardi Gras Dance

WHITING – On February 25, the Residents Club of Crestwood Village II will have a Mardi Gras Dance from 7 to 11 p.m.

Music will be provided by Don Pesce.

Soft drinks, munchies, coffee and cake will be provided. Sample plates of jambalaya and red beans and rice will be available.

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Tickets are $10 and will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room and sold every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. until February 17. No tickets will be sold at the door.

For more information, call Linda at 732716-1928 or Fran at 732-583-2290, Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 p.m.

Acoustic Folk Concert At Whiting UMC

WHITING – Christopher Westfall will be performing at Whiting United Methodist Church on January 21 at 3 p.m. The church is located at 55 Lacey Road.

Westfall is a well-known performer whose style fi nds a balance of acoustic folk. His clear tenor voice moves gently from familiar folk tunes to original inter-

pretations of artists such as James Taylor and John Denver, and then to his own heartfelt compositions.

Tickets are $15 each and seating is limited.

A snow date of March 18 has been planned.

Purchase tickets through the church office or call for additional information at 732350-6878.

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Sandy:

Continued From Page 1 Good Luck Point and South Seaside Park in Berkeley; and Beach Haven West and Cedar Bonnet Island in Stafford Township.

By November 2012 Governor Chris Christie estimated that the cost of Sandy-related damage in the state to be $36.8 billion.

Toms River reported more than $2 billion in lost ratables.

Once FEMA established new flood zones for recommended building elevations, and Sandy survivors began to rebuild, rehabilitate or elevate their homes, they were slammed again, this time to a new tax assessment on their improved dwellings.

Brick – 314 Homes Elevated In Brick, 314 homes have been elevated, six are nearly completed, 31 are waiting for fi nal approvals and 197 are under construction in various stages of work, Brick Mayor John Ducey said.

Also, 379 single family homes were demolished and rebuilt, he said.

Brick lost an estimated $357 million in ratables as a result of Sandy.

“The look of our waterfront neighborhoods are changing drastically. The new flood maps have changed our waterfront areas forever,” Ducey said.

Toms River – 1,148 Elevation Permits Toms River lost some $2 billion in ratables due to Sandy, and Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said that by November 2016, the township had approved 2,070 demolition permits and completed 2,001.

In Toms River, 1,875 new home permits were approved and 1,428 were completed.

Of the 1,148 elevation permits, 753 had been completed; and of the 3,795 substantially damaged homes, 3,023 of those had been rebuilt.

“Nearly five years after Superstorm Sandy, there is nothing more important than getting families in Toms River back in their homes,” Kelaher said.

Toms River Township Administrator Paul Shives said the demand on the building department has continued as evidenced by these figures.

“These figures represent a tremendous amount of work on the part of our township departments that deal with the reconstruction process. We know there’s much work still ahead but we will continue to work hard every day to get every resident back

into their homes,” Kelaher said.

Berkeley – 150 Home Elevation Permits Berkeley Business Administrator John Camera said Berkeley Township has had some 185 re-builds and they have issued 150 permits to elevate existing homes. All but 25 have been completed.

Elected officials “feel deeply for the financial and emotional hardships which their constituency has had to deal with,” he said.

Camera said Berkeley Township has been “second to none” regarding proactive measures to help Sandy-affected property owners, including waiving fees and “doing whatever has been possible” to expedite doing the repairs and rebuilds to get everyone back into their homes.

“As tough a process as this has been for everyone, the ultimate effect has been a beautification and modernization of many properties. Additionally, all of these properties are now safer and much more resilient than ever before,” Camera said.

Stafford – 626 House Raising Permits Mayor John Spodofora of Stafford Township said the initial impact of Superstorm Sandy was the loss of $200 million to the ratables base there, but over the last four years, the township has recovered from the loss, which has had a minimal tax impact on residents.

“Sandy was the worst storm to hit Stafford in recorded history. The response from everyone was incredible, and a testimony to everyone involved, Spodofora said. “Our recovery was in no small part a reflection of the efforts of many volunteers and dedicated employees.”

He said he sees “continuing a great future” as the rebuilding continues and the new homes being constructed add “so much more” to the ratable base.

This year Stafford Township would be constructing a new Community Center to replace the one lost by Sandy, Spodofora said.

Township Administrator James A. Moran said that while they have recouped the $200 million in ratables lost to Sandy, Stafford Township is still not back to the tax assessment level that existed prior to the storm.

“The reduction in the current taxable value is the result of a sagging economy, and not from Superstorm Sandy,” he said.

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Stafford has issued 870 demolition permits, of which 832 are completed. 626 house raising permits have been issued, and 392 of those are done. 693 single-family dwelling permits were issued and 559 of those are completed, Moran said.

With New Heights Comes Higher Tax Assessment Mayor Carmen Amato of Berkeley said his administration has been on the issue of increased assessments for some time, saying it is unfair that in many cases a home elevation is mandated by insurance, not because the homeowner wanted to elevate.

Then, the homeowner faces a higher tax assessment as the elevation increases the value of the home.

“We approved a resolution, met with Senator (Christopher) Connors (R-3rd) and contacted the governor’s office seeking legislation on a five-year tax abatement for these specific Sandy-related homes,” Amato said.

Mayor John G. Ducey of Brick also said he has requested that state legislators look into passing a law that would give an amnesty period to residents who have raised their homes.

“Without a state law there is no mechanism in place for a town to give this amnesty to its residents,” Ducey said.

Toms River tax assessor Richard Kenny said that changes in assessment due to any type of construction are based on the completed construction project.

“The reason for the construction is basically irrelevant to the assessment valuation

process,” he said.

“After construction is completed, a field inspector from this office visits the property to collect the assessment data on the new construction. That data is then entered into our computer-aided appraisal file to calculate a new assessment on the building,” Kenny explained.

The tax assessor’s office does not simply increase an assessment a certain number of dollars just because the home has been elevated. All property characteristics are taken into consideration, he said.

Moran, of Stafford, said the assessment from elevated homes could also reflect a lower assessment that occurred after the storm when that home was labeled substantially damaged.

“Tax assessments were lowered, poststorm, to reflect the storm damage and decreased value in land, so there was an adjustment,” Morah said. “There is no question that once the houses are repaired they have a higher value than pre-storm.

Also, four years have passed, so the assessments are based on recent sales in the area.”

As an example, if a Cape Cod-style home was assessed at $400,000 before the storm, it could be worth $500,000 after it is elevated. “The assessment would reflect that,” Moran said.

Moran said that recovery has gone much better than anyone could have imagined in 2012, and even though Beach Haven West has still not recovered, Stafford is still better off than some of the surrounding towns.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

FEATURED LETTER Bail Reform In New Jersey New Jersey’s new bail system has a multitude of unresolved issues. Described by one commentator as “massive,” there are serious questions as to whether its costs can be covered, much less achieve the savings originally promised. Moreover, there is doubt as to whether this creation from Governor Christie, backed by legislative approval, is actually a fairer system than the one it replaced.

On the issue of cost and savings, three separate bar associations are suing the state Supreme Court over fee increases intended in part to support bail reform.

In addition, the New Jersey Association of Counties recently filed an action with the Council on Local Mandates, alleging that the new bail reform law was, by definition, an unfunded mandate and should therefore be struck down.

Then came a report from the state’s attorney general indicating there was no way to know what bail reform would cost until some undetermined future point in time after it is implemented.

The attorney general was also unable to establish that there would be sufficient savings to cover costs to local and state governments.

In the meantime, a number of county officials have

made public statements suggesting it is unlikely that the savings will cover the costs.

Regarding fairness, the lynchpin of the reforms is a computerized risk-assessment that is supposedly fairer to defendants by attempting to predict behavior.

The race neutrality of such assessments has come under serious question. Also, these risk determinations are not based on the current system, which looks at what a defendant is accused of doing in that particular case and setting bail based on that along with supplementary factors. Rather, the computer completely erodes the presumption of innocence.

It is far worse than a conduct-based system because the risk instrument weights prior conduct that cannot be undone, such as the age of an individual when they were first arrested or if they have had any prior criminal convictions – or how many.

In addition, it has been pointed out that, in some cases, the time it takes to assess a defendant can restrain their liberty longer than would have been previously necessary. In the old system, a cash or surety bond could have been posted and the individual freed.

Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition

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Require Dog Microchipping We’re pleased to note that our town of Jackson has earned a good reputation for being animal friendly in many ways, as witness the recent Jackson Council legislation controlling unlimited dog breeding. Jackson also provides a collection bin in the municipal building for donations to the facility on Freemont Avenue, a much-needed pet food pantry at the Public Works Building, required rabies shots and of course the annual dog licensing rule.

We u rge the Cou ncil to take another step toward benefiting animals, owners and taxpayers by re qu i r i ng st e r i l i z at ion and microchipping of all dogs as they are presented for licensing and rabies shots. Cat owners should also be e ncou r age d t o sterilize and microchip their felines at low rates, perhaps by having several annual Pet Fair Days.

T hose si mple r ules would shar ply decrease the volume of surrendered cats and dogs who a re unwanted and abandoned.

Cats and dogs who are sterilized live longer, are far healthier and cost their humans less in vet fees.

Ja ck son shou ld once again take the leadership role in Ocean County by mand ati ng such a pro gressive program.

Susan Addelston Jackson

Letters To The Editor Silent Majority Plan To Preserve Finally Speaking Wetlands The two opposing views Good For on law enforcement i n Environment, t he D e c e mb e r 24 e d iCommunity tion Letter to the Editor are a perfect example of t he d i f fe r e nt opi n ion s that society has on law en forcement. T he pro law enforcement view is short, concise and to the point. It is this portion of society, the silent majority, which realizes that without law enforcement there will be lawlessness and chaos.

The anti-law enforcement view is longwinded, contradictory and full of unnecessary filler in an at t e mpt t o sou nd convincing and educated. It is this por tion of society, the vocal minority, which is un happy with everything that law enfo r c e m e nt d o e s . T h e y are the portion of society who complai n because the officer did not wipe his feet while searching their house for a burglar or a motorist who gives a disapproving look and a nasty comment after given a break by an officer for a traffic violation and still posts the interaction on social media.

I for one am glad that the silent majority is beginning to wake up and starting to let the vocal mi nor it y k now enough i s e nou g h . T h a n k you to all law enforcement officers.

Tony Graft Toms River

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An area of coastal wetlands located in the Holgate section of Long Beach Island that was impacted by flooding during Hurricane Sandy is under plans for preser vation. The DEP h a d fo r m e rly a l lowe d the change of a wetlands boundary in a section of Long Beach Island to permit development in this f lood prone area further putting people at risk. The Sierra Club opposed this proposal because it would further threaten surrounding residents during the next storm and develop over an environmentally sensitive area. Wetlands act an important part of flood protection and help reduce the flood hazard level. These wetlands also protect water quality, while recharging the aquifer and offer an important natural habitat.

We support the Trust for Public Land preserving the Holgate wetlands because it will help protect the area during future storm events and prevent flooding.

The plan to preserve coastal wetlands in Holgate is good for the environment and the community. By preserving this property, it will protect people and proper ty at risk during future storm surges. This is an environmentally sensitive area that is subject to flooding and helps serve as a buffer to absorb storm surges. As the population of coastal communities keeps growing, the potential for disaster will be greater, which is why we need to buy out flood prone properties and move development away from the water’s edge.

We need a comprehensive approach do deal with climate change to lessen the impacts on storms along our coast. Instead the administration is doing the opposite and promoting more development, which is

why preserving this property is important.”

Instead of learning the lessons from Hurricane Sandy, the proposal to develop this property was a disaster waiting to happen. The DEP clearly sold out the environment to developers by rubberstamping permits for this development. That is why it is important that this property is protected so the surrounding community does not experience as much flooding and damage.

The approval of permits to develop this property shows DEP has continued to deny climate change science and sea level rise, which is making more people vulnerable during the next storm. We need to preserve this property because the Christie Administration rather protect developer’s interest instead of protecting people and the environment along the shore.

Jeff Tittel NJ Sierra Club

Cannabis Dispensary Licenses A Sham New Jersey and New York’s medical cannabis systems aren’t working for patients, and the few licensed dispensaries only serve to inflate the prices paid by patients, as well as to incentivize the states to prevent home growing to preserve retail sales tax revenue.

The state governments and the dispensary investors are laughing all the way to the bank with their sham monopoly dispensary programs, where a few will profit and the sick masses will overpay.

Well-connected allies of Governor Chris Christie received these federally illegal licenses in New Jersey, which spells corruption in itself.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office should open an investigation into the awarding of dispensary licenses and other potential corruption tied to dispensaries to New Jersey and New York.

Eric Hafner Toms River

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From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Smith Leads Mission To Genocide Survivors In Iraq

Congressman Chris Smith ERBIL, IRAQ – Just days before Christmas, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) went to Iraq to witness first-hand the plight of Christians who escaped ISIS into the Erbil area of the Kurdistan region and the failure of the Obama Administration to help them.

After meeting with Christian families and leaders, and officials from the U.S., other Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) participating States and the United Nations, Smith said he returns to Washington to lead Congressional efforts to target more humanitarian aid to Christians and other religious minorities who have survived genocide. Smith also visited a camp for 6,000 internally displaced people, managed and supported by the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil.

“This Christmas season, the survival of Christians in Iraq, where they have lived for almost 2,000 years, is at stake,” said Smith, who chairs both the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the House panel on global human rights and international organizations. “Today I met with Christian families who survived the ISIS genocide and have been ignored for two years by the Obama Administration.

I hope that President-Elect Trump will act urgently to make sure his Administration helps these Christians

with the funds Congress has approved for survivors of ISIS atrocities.”

The Sy riac Or thodox Archbishop of Mosul, Nicodemus Daoud Sharaf, who had to flee ISIS and seek refuge in Erbil, told Smith, “ So of t e n conce r n for Christians is minimized. I am so happy, because you are the fi rst American who has come to just ask about the Christians. We pray that President Trump will help us. We are the last people to speak the Aramaic language. Without help, we are fi nished.”

Smith added, “I also saw how the Obama Administration has shortchanged organizations conducting cr iminal investigations and collecting, preserving and preparing evidence usable in criminal trials.

Per petrators will dodge punishment unless there is specific evidence linking them to specific atrocity crimes. My Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act legislation is a blueprint for how to assist Christians and other genocide sur vivors and hold perpetrators accountable. I will be working tirelessly to get this bill on the new President’s desk when we reconvene in January,” added Smith.

Responding to reports that the UN Office on the Prevention of Genocide is considering excluding Christians from its fi ndings of ISIS genocide victims and recommendations for prosecution, Smith said, “Even the Obama Administration determined that ISIS has been committing genocide against Christians. It would be outrageous if the UN ignored the overwhelming evidence and turned its back on these people who

have suffered so much.”

In 2002, there were as many as 1.4 million Christians in Iraq. After years of sectarian confl ict, followed by the ISIS genocide that began in 2014, they have dropped to less than 250,000. Most of the Christians who survived ISIS fled to the Erbil area, which now hosts more than 70,000 internally displaced Christians, almost a third of all Christians in Iraq. Iraqis have been eight percent of the refugees and migrants who arrived by sea in the OSCE region in 2016.

The Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil has provided most of the assistance to these displaced Christians – and has also assisted Yezidis and Muslims – including food, shelter, medical care, trauma care, and preparations for the impending winter. Smith was invited to Erbil by Archbishop Bashar Warda, head of the Archdiocese. During their meeting, Archbishop Warda emphasized that unless the ancient Christian communities of Iraq received significant fi nancial support very soon, they may not survive.

At a September hearing of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, chaired by Smith and entitled Atrocities in Iraq and Syria: Relief for Survivors and Accountability for Perpetrators, Steve Rasche, Legal Counsel and Director of IDP Resettlement Programs for the Archdiocese, testified and said, “Since August 2014, other than initial supplies of tents and tarps, the Christian community in Iraq has received nothing in aid from any US aid agencies or the UN.” He added, “There’s a mis-

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taken belief that it doesn’t get cold in Iraq. It snows in Erbil in the wintertime.

Even the people that we’ve put in shelters, it gets incredibly cold for them at night, and so there are additional costs for heating oil and blankets. That is a concern for us. Our costs will go up.”

Since 2013, Smith has chaired nine congressional hearings on atrocities in Iraq and Syria, including one entitled The ISIS Genocide Declaration: W hat Next? and another entitled Fulfi lling the Humanitarian Imperative: Assisting Victims of ISIS Violence.

He is also the author of the bipar tisan Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act (H.R. 5961), co-sponsored by Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), which includes key provisions directing the U.S. Administration to: Support entities that are effectively serving genocide survivors in-country, including faith-based entities; Assess and address the humanitarian vulnerabilities, needs, and triggers that might force survivors to flee their homes; Identify warning signs of deadly violence against genocide sur vivors and other vulnerable religious

and ethnic communities in Iraq or Syria; Support entities that are conducting criminal investigation into perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Iraq and Syria; Close gaps in U.S. law so that the American justice system can prosecute foreign perpetrators present in the U.S., as well as any Americans who commit such crimes; Encourage foreign countries to add identifying information about suspected perpetrators of such atrocity crimes in their security databases and security screening; And create a “Priority Two” (“P-2”) designation for persecuted religious and ethnic groups in Iraq or Syria.

This legislation is supported by many groups including the Knights of Columbus, 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative, In Defense of Christians, Yazidi Human Rights Organization International, Commission for International Justice and Accountability, Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, Religious Freedom Institute, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Open Doors and others.

The bill has also been endorsed by all of the

for mer U.S. A mba ssador s -at-L a rge for Wa r Crimes: David Scheffer (1997-2001), Pierre-Richard Prosper (2001-2005), Clint Williamson (20062009) and Stephen Rapp (2009-2015).

Smith also authored the bipartisan H. Con. Res 121, which the House passed overwhelmingly and calls for the for mation of an ad hoc tribunal for perpetrators of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Syrian conflict.

The President signed into law the bipartisan, historic Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act (H.R. 1150), which Smith authored and Eshoo co-sponsored. This law makes sweeping changes that will help ensure that the U.S. Administration and the State Department have the tools, training, and resources to anticipate, help prevent, and respond to genocide and other persecution against religious communities like Christians in Iraq and elsewhere.

Smith continues to encourage leaders in other OSCE countries to provide more humanitarian assistance to Christian genocide survivors and support cr iminal investigations into and prosecutions of perpetrators.

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Deerfield Fair

MANCHESTER – The Deerfield Woman’s Club will host a fair which raises money for two Manchester High School scholarships.

The fair will be on april 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m..

The event is not a flea market, but will have all kinds of businesses and service organizations that attend.

The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Door prizes available.

Organizers are not recruiting vendors, limited to one business of each type to be fair to everyone.

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The Meadows Of Lake Ridge Upcoming Trips

MANCHESTER – The Meadows of Lake Ridge will hold these upcoming events.

On March 29, they will have a Crab Trap Lunch plus Resorts Casino. The cost is $60 per person.

On May 4, they will visit Ellis Island and “lunch on your own” at Harold’s. The cost is $59 per person.

For more information, call Cathy at 732-3502189 or Terry at 732-849-6939.

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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Fire Department named its 2017 officers.

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WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting will host King of the Hill, a scratch, competitive bowling tournament at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River on January 29 at 5 p.m.

The tournament is not sanctioned and is open to both men and women adult bowlers. The entry fee is $45 per bowler and is broken down as follows: $31, prize fund; $11, Playdrome Lanes; and $3, St. Stephen’s donation.

In addition, medals for High Game & High Series will be awarded as well as a medal to the new King of the Hill.

For further information please call the St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121,

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on January 16 at 10 a.m.

These meetings are held monthly at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Rt. 539.

For more information, contact Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904.

American Polish Club Of Whiting Trips

WHITING – The American Polish Club of Whiting will host a cruise to Bermuda April 30 to May 7. The cruise will leave from New York City on the Norwegian “Breakaway.”

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LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will be holding their annual job fair on February 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. where the team will be interviewing applicants for part-time, seasonal positions. These positions will run from April through the conclusion of the season in September.

“Our gameday staff members play a vital role in the overall success of our operation,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “This event is of vital importance for us in helping to find staffers that possess the skills, attitude, and work ethic necessary to be a successful BlueClaws team member.”

At the job fair, the team will be interviewing for the following positions: Ushers, Security, Parking Attendants, Food & Beverage (including concession stand employees, back-of-house staff, runners, vendors, and portable operators), Bat Boys, Kids Zone Staffers, Clean Team, Ticket Tackers, Production Staffers, Promotions Staffers, and Merchandise.

The BlueClaws have 15 gameday staff members have been with the club since their 2001 inception.

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Fill out this application and this interested positions form. They can be brought to the job fair itself and filling them out in advance will expedite the interview process.

All of the positions being offered will pay $8.44/hour and all applicants must be at least 16 years of age (Bat boys may be 15 years of age).

It is highly recommended that interested applicants come to the Job Fair itself and are encouraged to arrive early. Interviews will be conducted in the order in which the applicants arrive.

Positions are extremely limited, but all that attend will receive an interview.

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Fishing Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association and Toms River South High School Fishing Club will be cohosting the 2017 Fishing Flea Market on January 28 in the Toms River South High School cafeteria

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Guests may bring their laptops or tablets to follow along during the presentation. However, this is meant as a demonstration only rather than a hands-on class.

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MANCHESTER – During January, the Manchester Branch Library will offer a program in the library’s “Chapters of Health” series.

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On January 20 from 2 to 4 p.m., “Calming Coloring.” Coloring is one of the hottest new trends in stress relief – for adults. Spend a relaxing afternoon creating, listening to soothing music and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library.

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MANCHESTER – Come to the Teen Zone at Manchester Library on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. for peer editing/ research and writing/ and help with finding online resources.

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LAKEWOOD – The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus has these January events.

All Cancers Support Group, January 16, 23 and 30 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. This free, professionally run support group provides a safe place for individuals dealing with any type of cancer. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood.

Registration is required by calling 732-9236090.

Gentle Yoga, January 16, 23 and 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. Gentle yoga classes for men and women of all ages who are affected by cancer will be offered. Appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners, gentle yoga classes will help participants learn how to increase flexibility, range of motion, energy and relaxation. Cancer

Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090. Medical clearance is required for those currently undergoing active cancer treatments.

Exercise for Strength, January 16, 23 and 30 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. This workout group is designed to improve energy and increase endurance and flexibility. Sneakers are required.

Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Relaxation and Guided Imagery, January 16, 23 and 30 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. This program is open to those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Support Community, located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

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Memory Changes As We Age: How To Remember The Things We Forget

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on how to make lifestyle adjustments that can help participants to compensate for attention and memory loss.

Join them to learn about how the memory

works, why it changes, and what people can do to help remember the things that they forget.

Bartley is hosting the seminar at The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living. The Orchards Assisted Living is located at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. The

seminar will be in two parts. Part One will be on January 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Part Two will be at the same time on January 25. The presenter will be Marilyn Abrahamson from Centrastate Medical Center. Abrahamson is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Centrastate Medical Center.

Thirteen percent of Americans, aged 60 and older, reported worsening memory loss or confusion in the previous year. One in 8 seniors reported this memory loss. The lifestyle habits that participants will learn from this seminar will help them to delay the symptoms of age-related cognitive decline. Delaying these symptoms can serve to help people maintain independence for as long as possible, or even return to work, play, and the enjoyment of every day.

Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Memory Changes As We Age” educational seminar, call Centrastate Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events. There will be refreshments served.

Lighthouse International Film Festival Submissions Open

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Lighthouse International Film Festival opened film submissions for its upcoming festival. All fees and categories are listed on the website, lighthousefilmfestival.org.

Submissions are being accepted through March 24.

The notification date is April 28.

The festival is June 8 through 11.

The festival gives the Golden Lighthouse award as selected by that year’s festival jury, as well as an audience award for best feature and best short film. Festival juries are comprised of filmmakers and industry professionals. The LIFF jury is normally comprised primarily of filmmakers who participated in previous years of the festival.

To be eligible for entry, films must have been completed after January 1, 2016. Films shorter than 40 minutes will be eligible for the short film competition, and films over 40 minutes are eligible for the feature film competition.

The festival takes place on Long Beach Island.

For more information about this event, visit lighthousefilmfestival.org.

Submissions are open at filmfreeway.com/ festival/LighthouseInternationalFilmFestival.

Holiday City South Men’s Club

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold a Super Bowl Sunday party on February 5.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and it will be open-table seating in the HCS auditorium. Franks, coffee, cake, beer, soda and water will be served.

The price is $12 per person.

Tickets are on sale now through February 3 between 9 and 11 a.m. in the auditorium.

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High School Students Study Deer Population At Former Ciba-Geigy Site

TOMS RIVER – Manchester Township High School students enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science course will be investigating a local deer population as part of a unique partnership with BASF corportation.

William Schmidt, AP Environmental Science Teacher from Manchester Township High School, came up with the research project after noticing significant deer activity during his commute to work along Route 37 in Toms River.

“I realized the former Ciba-Geigy site might be an advantageous area to conduct a research study due to its size and the fact that it is contained by a fence,” said Schmidt.

“I approached BASF about the idea and they were immediately supportive.”

BASF took ownership of the Ciba-Geigy site in Toms River when it acquired the company in 2009. The 1200-acre property is situated along the Toms River and contains native forest, grasslands and wetlands. The Wildlife Habitat Council recently awarded a conservation certification to the site.

Schmidt and his AP Environmental Science students began visiting the site in October and will continue their work through the end of the school year. BASF is providing access to the site and purchased motion-detecting digital cameras which are installed throughout the property

to enhance the study of the deer population.

Photos and associated data, for example time and temperature, will be retrieved by students and analyzed in the classroom. Using this data, the students will establish baselines for sex ratios, activity times and population numbers and develop research questions for further study.

“This area, with its diverse array of wildlife and nature is the perfect place for a ‘living classroom’,” said Steve Havlik, BASF Site Manager. “BASF is always looking for new and innovative ways to support learning, especially in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.”

Portions of the site have been undergoing environmental remediation under the oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency. Currently BASF operates an extensive groundwater pump and treat system there. Students from various schools and colleges have observed the science behind the remediation over the years.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our high school students to experience an authentic real-world research study in their local community with a global company like BASF,” Dr. Stacie Ferrara, Vice Principal of MTHS explained.

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Dear Joel, I am concerned about my 23-year-old son. He has been dating his girlfriend for over two years. She breaks up with him repeatedly. It sometimes feels that it happens every other month. I have told him that this girl is not right for him. I have to constantly explain to family and friends why she is at some holiday dinners and not at others. If there is a family wedding, her absences are always noticed. I don’t want him hurt and am tired of how she treats him. He seems to always go back for more punishment. It makes me feel less of him and I don’t like feeling that way. Do you think it’s a good idea to speak with him?

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In everything that I mentioned he will be meeting new faces, trying new things and most likely feel better about himself. His self esteem will clearly improve. His girlfriend may find new respect for him as well. Your son is 23 and must make his own choices. If they are the wrong choices, I don’t know of anyone who has always done the right thing.

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At the public hearing the applicant is how the application comports with the required to make a detailed presentation local zoning ordinances, zoning plan to the Board and its professionals. That and master plan, or that any deviation presentation depending on the complex- from the same will provide a benefit that ities and relief requested may require outweighs any potential detriment. The plans, aerial photos, color renderings, Board members, Board professionals any variety of reports calculations or and members of the public will also be studies, and/or architectural plans to afforded the opportunity to ask the Apbe presented. These exhibits are pre- plicant’s experts questions.

The hearing is open to the public and pared prior to the hearing usually by the expert who performed the study or interested individual shave the right to drafted the plan. They are placed on listen and even participate in the hearing. display board and many times smaller An interested party may speak either in individual packets can be made to hand favor or against the application. If that out to the Board for easier review. These interested party has a strong objection exhibits are marked by the Secretary for to the application they too may retain identification purposes on the record and legal counsel, and experts to provide testimony to the Board to contradict the moved into evidence.

It is required that any relief that the Ap- testimony of the Applicant’s experts. plicant is requesting from the local de- After all the testimony is completed and sign regulations or zoning ordinance, in all comments are placed on the record the form of a design waiver or variance, the Board closes the public portion and requires expert testimony to be present- begins the deliberation process.

As can be seen from the information ed to the Board from a professional engineer, planner or architect. Therefore, above the presentation of a land use at the beginning of the hearing each of application before a Land Use Board the Applicant’s experts are sworn in requires understanding of the MLUL. and must place their credentials on the The attorneys at the Law Office of R.C. record and ask the Board to accept their Shea and Associates can assist to make this process stress free. Look for future testimony as an expert.

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Foreign Film: My Love, Don’t Cross That River

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library will screen “My Love, Don’t Cross That River” on January 18 at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

This Korean documentary presents an unforgettable story of true love that transcends both generations and cultures. Jo

Byeong-man and Kang Kye-yeol, both 100 years old, have been inseparable companions for 76 years. Director Moyoung Jin observes this fragile couple, capturing the tender moments of their twilight days - as the two face the inevitable reality that their time together will soon be approaching an end. Korean w/English subtitles.

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Introduction To NJ Career Connections

MANCHESTER – Staff from the Reference Department at the Manchester Branch Library will provide an overview of the New Jersey Career Connections website on January 23 at 2 p.m.

This new tool from the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development can help patrons accomplish everything they need to do to get their earning situation back on track

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From this one central location they will be able to get assistance in identifying their interests and strengths and with personal career guidance.

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Pineland Symphonic Band Welcomes 2017

WHITING – Jack Smyth, president of the Pineland Symphonic Band, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2016 performance season.

The all-volunteer, nonprof it band, which has been performing in Ocean County for more than 30 years, continues to grow more and more in popularity.

This season it performed at a number of different local elementary schools, local churches as well as local adult communities. One of the most popular venues was the outside summer public concert held at the Ocean County Library in downtown Toms River. The band will again perform at the library next summer on July 23.

The band’s varied catalogue of music includes Broadway selections such as music from Les Miserables and Jersey Boys to big band tributes to Count Basie, Souza marches, Dixie Land as well as challenging concert band pieces such as

El Camino Real by Alfred Reed.

One of the band’s continuing goals year after year is to promote to young people not only the long lasting enjoyment of listening to live music but also the enjoyment of performing instrumental music. Judging from this season’s very enthusiastic responses from students, the band is succeeding in those efforts.

The band always welcomes new members. Anyone who plays drums, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, French horn, clarinet, flute, baritone, tuba, bassoon or oboe can join. Retired music educators, former music professionals or an amateur who just loves to play an instrument, contact Smyth at jpsmyth1023@aol.com.

Currently on its winter break, the band will resume rehearsals on February 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Whiting, at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A neat desk indicates a disciplined mind, but some clutter might prove you are busy. Your work will benefit from orderliness and organization. Focus on establishing routines in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider your words carefully in the week to come. Routine conversations may be taken the wrong way and drive a wedge between you and others. Put off crucial agreements, and meetings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Flowers don’t bloom unless a little rain falls. The few frustrations you experience in the week ahead will be worth the result. Forge forward fearlessly but don’t spend money too freely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Steer clear of mean memes and disruptive debates. You may easily meet up with people suffering from chip-on-shoulder syndrome in the week ahead. You may be challenged to exert your authority.

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This Year, Get Acquainted With A Grain From The Past

By Wolfgang Puck

I’ve made more than a few New Year’s resolutions in the past. And, like most people, I can probably count on one hand those I’ve successfully kept for more than a few weeks. But I’m happy to report that one I’ve managed to stick to has been to eat more healthfully - a goal with which so many of us struggle.

What I’ve learned is that the bigger any goal is, the harder it becomes to keep. Promise publicly that you’re going to revolutionize your daily diet overnight, or lose an enormous amount of weight quickly, and you increase the likelihood of failure. After all, with such lofty definitions of success, even one tiny slip-up can seem like disaster.

Set more reasonable goals, though, and you increase the chance that you can enjoy small victories that build your resolve almost every day. The result can be real, positive results.

Little changes in the way you eat can help you build a foundation for weight loss and more vital health. Decide to choose leaner cuts of meat, for example, or eat a low-fat vegetarian main dish once or more per week, or have fresh fruit for dessert, and you can gradually, successfully change your eating habits.

Even introducing a healthy new side dish can make a difference. Take, for example, my recipe for farro and root vegetable pilaf.

Farro, an ancient ancestor of wheat that you can find in the rice and grains section of many well-stocked supermarkets today, has a satisfying, earthy, nutty f lavor and a chewy texture that makes it a pleasure to eat. In the following recipe, it forms the foundation for an earthy, nutty, f lavorful side dish that is rich in fiber and other nutrients while being remarkably lean - with fewer than 25 percent of the calories coming from fat. Enjoy it in place of the usual buttered white rice or mashed potatoes you might usually ser ve, and you’re already on your way to a healthier diet.

The dish is remarkably f lexible, too. I often like to top it with grilled seafood, poultry or lean meat for a one-dish meal. You could add or substitute other hardy vegetables you like for those included in the pilaf here; and replace some or all of the water with vegetable stock or chicken stock to give the farro even more f lavor. Add different herbs or spices you prefer. And I like to use

leftovers, or an extra batch I cook at the same time, to serve cold as a salad, drizzling a low-fat dressing on top.

I hope you’ll feel inspired to make this healthy recipe one of your own. Who knows? It could become the start of a whole new healthy way of eating.

FARRO AND ROOT VEGETABLE PILAF Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if serving the pilaf cold 1 large organic carrot, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 large organic celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 pound (250 g) uncooked far ro, about 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) 2 quarts (2 L) water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, or julienned fresh basil leaves, or other leafy greens In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

When it is hot enough to swirl easily and shimmers slightly, add the diced carrot, celery, onion and fennel.

Saute until the vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes, taking care to stir frequently and adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent the vegetables from scorching before they’re done. If you like, stir in the garlic just until fragrant.

Add the farro to the pan and stir until it is lightly toasted, darkening slightly in color and giving off a nutty fragrance, about 1 minute. Add the water, season lightly to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pan, and simmer gently until the farro is tender but still slightly chewy, about 25 minutes.

Pour the farro-and-vegetable mixture into a fine-meshed strainer to drain off any excess liquid. Return the pilaf to the pot, cover, and keep warm until serving time.

To serve, taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, with a little more salt and pepper. Transfer it to a heated bowl. Garnish with the fresh herbs or greens and serve immediately.

(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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