2017-01-14 - The Toms River Times by Jersey Shore Online

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Contract Approved For Dispatchers Union

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The tow nsh ip a nd t he unions representing emergency dispatchers have come to an agreement for a contract that includes a 2 percent maximum salar y increase and brings the contracts in line with other police bargaining units. The four-year agree-

Back Home At Last After Elevation Project

ments are between the township and its 13 dispatchers, whether police or fire dispatch. Township Council approved the agreements recently, and Township Administrator Paul Shives said he was pleased with the outcome. “This is a 24-7 operation – fire and police,” (Contract - See Page 5)

First Snowfall Totals For 2017

By Catherine Galioto The 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 Por t Norris in Cumberland County, with 10 inches. Ahead of the storm, local offices of emergency ma nagement 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 parked vehicles from side streets. Check out the unof-

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ficial 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 Monmouth County Belmar: 7.7 inches Colts Neck: 6.5 inches Freehold Twp: 6.0 inches Howell: 7.3 inches Long Branch: 8.0 inches Marlboro: 6.8 inches The National Weather Service said the totals are unofficial observations compiled from (Snow - See Page 19)

–Photos by Catherine Galioto John and Nancy Phander and family were able to celebrate the holidays back at home after a home elevation displaced them for 19 months. By Catherine Galioto A new pet scurrying around. A Christmas tree to hang your ornaments on. An oven to whip up a batch of cookies. Your own rout i ne, you r ow n

home. Superstorm Sandy disrupted so many of these small moments through the big impact of its destruction. So many families faced a loss of these moments

as they moved in with family, rented elsewhere and otherwise wa it e d for t he d ay they’d be back home. For the Phander family of Silverton, the day they came back

home was the week of Christmas. It meant so many things they’ve been missing about the holidays – hosting friends and family, decorating, sharing

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Thousands Of Homes Elevated Since Sandy By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Thousands of homes substantially damaged in Superstorm S a n d y h ave b e e n raised to new elevations since October 2012. Some homes were entirely swept away and into Bar negat 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 hu nd red 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; 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 FEM A established new flood z one s for r e c om mended building elevations, and Sandy survivors began to (Sandy - See Page 4)

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Sandy: Continued From Page 1 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 final 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 waterf ront 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 demoli-

tion 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.

Some of the recovery has been from other sources, such as new businesses, he said. Stafford has issued 870 demolition per m its, 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, (Sandy - See Page 5)

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The Toms River Times, January 14, 2017, Page 5 flect 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 prestorm. 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 as-

sessed 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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ebrating the Christmas and New Year holidays at home, you get to return to neighborhood comforts such as having the school bus stop nearby instead of being bused from another town, and seeing familiar faces among friendly neighbors. “Having neighbors again, having your friends back – they are happy for you too, you know? They came over and said, ‘Oh you are back, that is great!’” said Nancy. Much of the Silverton neighborhood the Phanders live in saw flooding of three feet or more during the storm surge of Superstorm Sandy October 2012, and many residents are still in the process of rebuilding. The journey of rebuilding their two-story home went from debris cleanup and demolition of damaged parts, to preparations for home raising, and then the lift to finding a second contractor and the details of reconnecting all utilities. “There were so many delays, rescheduling, failed inspection, following up with contractors,” said Nancy. Originally, the process was supposed to take about six months but ended up taking triple that, she said. “All of the appointments, all of the work of paperwork, meeting the workers as they do their thing, making sure everything is okay – it’s a lot of work,” said Nancy. “It

makes it hard to do anything else, explaining to your boss you have to go and meet an electrician, and all that stuff.” Some final touches still need to be made to say it’s all finished, she said. Essentially, there’s the work of unpacking everything and sizing up the punch list of things to do. “Everything was piled up from floor to ceiling here,” she said. The living room, transformed into temporary storage, meant the couch had to go to make room for more of the total house contents. “Now my room is a disaster having moved everything in there to get the kids’ rooms done.” “Our couch is two kitchen chairs,” laughed John Phander. “It’ll do until we make more sense of where it all goes.” In the bustle of getting ready for work one morning while being interviewed for this story, the Phander family called out to each other, wondering where one thing or another might be found that they needed, but was packed up somewhere: a spoon to stir coffee, a scoop to bring to the ice cream party during class, a photo to show the progress since the storm. “It’s chaos but it’s home and it’s exciting to be here,” John said. “I’m making cookies later. First time we’ll be using the oven. I can’t wait.”

Contract: Continued From Page 1

Then, that salary scale included a 12-step salary guide, as opposed to the previous 9-step guide, and now includes a lower starting pay and lower maximum top pay. Shives said it will be the same now for dispatchers. “It implements all the other changes we’ve had in the other collective bargaining agreements, for

example, there is a new lower payscale for new employees hired after January 1, 2011,” said the administrator. That should result in savings to the township over the course of a dispatcher’s career in Toms River, officials said. The dispatch operations are inside police headquarters on Oak Avenue.

Sandy: Continued From Page 1 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, post-storm, to re-

Continued From Page 4 in traditions – could now f inally be enjoyed after enduring the hardship and heartbreak and the wait. “For us, missing Thanksgiving, having it at home was really the thing,” said Nancy Phander. “We put a big table out, have everybody, welcome anybody, have it like an open house. You miss that.” The Nancy and husband John along with their children have been living with a relative in South Toms River while they waded through delays with previous contractors, paperwork through aid programs and the wait to get approvals through the township. “There’s lots you don’t think of, how it impacts you, it impacts everything,” Nancy said. “It just feels so good to be home. Just being back home, it changes everything.” It was 19 months since their last sleep in their own home and the process of elevating it four feet higher began. There’s life at a higher elevation, which might change the view out the windows, but the physical process also meant some things don’t quite fit as they did. For example none of the original doors fit the door frames since the lift. Besides the comfort of cel-

Shives said. “It includes all the dispatchers in the town, both fire districts included.” Shives said the major change, besides the salary increase, is the contract now creates the same steps or pay levels that were bargained for police officers back in 2013.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER 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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

From The Desk Of The Township Council –Councilman-At-Large Maurice B. Hill

Maurice B. Hill TOMS R I V ER – T he Cou ncil on Af ford able Housing (COAH) is one of the most convoluted and least understood of all the State mandates. The New Jersey Supreme C ou r t leg i slat e d m a n dator y fair share housing obligations from the bench with their Mount Laurel II ruling in 1983. The decision was in response to what the court determined was restrict i ve z o n i n g i n Mo u n t L a u r el . Mo u n t L a u r el II was the origin of the “fair share formula” and the “builder’s remedy.” The creation of COA H followed soon thereafter w it h t he e n a ct me nt of the “Fair Housing Act” and was intended as the a d m i n ist r at ive age ncy

within the Depar t ment of Com mu n it y A f fai r s charged with implementing the Act and the court mandate. The fair share formula supposedly deter mined the number of affordable housing units each municipality was required to provide however there never seemed to be any rhy me or rea son a s t o how the nu mbers were calculated. The most recent st ate maps wh ich were paid for by taxpayer dollars were replete with errors as to land that was vacant and developable for affordable housing. Fo r e x a m ple , i n t h e most recent mapping the golf course in the gated G reenbr ia r Wood la nd s Senior Community was de e me d t o b e s u it able open space that could be used for affordable housing. In addition the disparity of units assigned to towns also defied logic.

COAH Round 3 Is Problematic

W hile Toms R iver was assigned the highest number of affordable units of housing in Rounds 1 & 2 in the State the number of a f fo r d a ble h o u si n g units assigned to Cherry Hill was zero. Was there no need for af ford able housing in Cherry Hill? Toms River has provided more than 1,735 units of affordable housing in t he f i r st t wo “rou nd s” est abl ished by COA H, among the most of any community in the State of New Jersey. One would assume that Toms River would be assigned a much lower nu mber i n R o u n d 3 h owe ve r t h e i n it ial St at e e st i m at e s for Toms River were well in excess of 2,000 additional units of affordable housing units. The Township along with the Fair Sh a r e Hou si ng C e nt e r (a nonprof it affordable housing advocate) and the courts agreed to provide

1,285 additional units of housing and not the 2,000 units originally proposed. The Round 3 obligation will carry the Township to 2025 when there may be additional rounds of COA H required. Judge Mark Troncone approved the agreement on December 16, 2016 and it will be finalized in April of 2017. T he positive news is that most of these units have al rea dy been ap proved and are presently under constr uction and will not require any additional zoning changes to increase the permitted density in any areas of t he Tow n. T h is avoid s the “builder’s remedy” which the court uses to impose increased density to allow more u nits to be built on a proper t y. Toms River prides itself on being a very inclusive community. Our median income is close to that of the State of New Jersey.

Toms R iver has si ngle family zones that range from R-40 on the Barrier Island to R- 40 0 i n the northern section of Town. While Toms River has p r ov i d e d t h e u n i t s of af ford able housi ng the State has failed misera bl y i n p r ov i d i n g t h e necessary infrastructure to meet the needs of the increased development. Rt 9 has never been improved and despite all the talk of a MOM rail link it appears that the State is not willing to pursue t hat eit he r. More t ha n 50 percent of the residents of Toms River and Ocean County must commute outside the County for work. The State has fa i le d t o prov ide a de quate transportation infrastructure to meet our residents’ needs. We have consistently requested that the State conduct an analysis of where the jobs and ade-

quate transportation assets are located and use that as a logical basis for determining the number and location of affordable housing units. The Township Council and Mayor have worked to preserve open space to control the growth most recently in the nor ther n section of Tow n t o p r e s e r ve o u r quality of life. We will continue to pu rsue oppor tunities to purchase open space whenever and wherever possible. Finally, looking to future mandated affordable housing obligations, if the State continues to fail to provide improvements to the State roads (particularly Route 9) and provide rail links for Toms River and Ocean County, any future requirements for affordable housing units will be met with strong resistance by the Mayor and Council. The answer will be an emphatic no!

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Named To Financial Services Committee

Congressman Tom MacArthur

WASHINGTON, D.C. – C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacA r thu r has been named to the House Financial Ser vices Committee in the 115th session of the U.S. House of Representatives. T he House Fi nancial Services Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to the economy, the banking system, housing, insurance, and securities and exchanges. Additionally, the Com-

mit tee has ju r isdiction ove r mone t a r y p ol icy, i nt e r n a t io n a l f i n a n c e , inter national monetar y orga n i z at ion s , a nd efforts to combat terrorist financing. The Committee oversees the Nation’s economy through its oversight of the Federal Reser ve Board and individual reser ve ban ks, the Treasury, the production and distribution of currency, and the Nation’s capital markets. The Committee also oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ( FEM A) National Flood Insu rance

Program (NFIP). “I a m g r atef ul to be given the opportunity to represent South Jersey on the House Financial Services Committee,” said MacArthur. “Whether it’s buying a car, your first home, starting a business or investing in the future, Financial Services touches some of t he la rgest f inancial decisions and milestones in all of our lives. In particular, I am an xious to begi n work to refor m the National Flood Insurance Program to give all Jersey shore residents certainty in the future.”

“Tom’s disting uished career in the insurance industry and vast knowledge on the issues before our committee make him a welcome addition to our roster,” said House Financial Ser v ices Com m ittee Chair man Jeb Hensarling. “Tom’s personal stor y of f inancial risk,

development and investment in his business will serve him well as we work to create opportunity for hardworking taxpayers.” Agencies under oversig ht by t h e C o m m ittee include: the Federal Reser ve, Treasu r y, the Federal Deposit I nsu ra nc e C or p or at ion , t he

Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Credit Union Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, t he De pa r t ment of Hou si ng a nd Urba n Development, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a nd t he Expor t-I mpor t Bank.

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Pineland Symphonic Band Welcomes 2017

OCEAN COUNTY – Jack Smyth, president of the Pineland Symphonic Band, is pleased to announced the successful completion of the 2016 performance season. The all-volunteer, nonprofit 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 and 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, 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. For additional information, visit PinelandSymphonicband.org.

Comfort Keepers Of Toms River Honors Caregiver Of The Year

TOMS RIVER – Every year, Comfort Keepers of Toms River presents one employee with the award of “Caregiver of the Year.” This employee is selected by the Comfort Keepers professional staff team and seeks an individual who has displayed commitment to the mission of Comfort Keepers, to provide the highest quality of in-home care services for our valued clients so that they can enjoy a more enriched, comfortable, and safe life in their own home. This year ’s recipient, Morgan Kline of Trenton, embodied all that Comfort Keepers seeks when announcing this prestigious award. Stephanie Howe,

owner of Comfort Keepers of Toms River, expressed her appreciation for Kline : “Morgan brings a warm smile and a positive energy into every home. Her commitment, friendly nature and dependability make her a pleasure to work with. We sincerely appreciate and thank her.” As a caregiver with Comfort Keepers, Kline is responsible for services including, but not limited to, companionship and personal care. All Comfort Keepers caregivers are employees and undergo criminal and driving background checks to ensure dependability, reliability and give local seniors and their families added peace of mind.

St. Stephen’s To Host King Of The Hill Bowling Tournament

TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting will host King of the Hill, a scratch, competitive bowling tournament at Playdrome Lanes in 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, Playdrome Lanes at 732-349-5345 or Bill Bodine, tournament director, at 732-8146683.

Fly, Bessie, Fly

TOMS RIVER – In 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license. She traveled to France to learn to fly when American flight schools refused because of her race. She shared her experiences with children, encouraging them with the words, “You

too can fly.” A talk on Coleman will be presented by Daisy Nelson Century on February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave. Refreshments will be served. To reserve a free spot, call 732-341-1880.

No Knock Registry

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Borough of Island Heights offers a no-knock registry for its residents. An online form can be found at islandheightsboro.com/form-donotknock.html.

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County Finalizes Berkeley Pulverizing Tract Land Buy

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Freeholder John Bartlett believes the 775-acre purchase of a long-vacant, former mining operation site for $11 million is one of the county’s largest open space preservation land buys using the county Natural Land Trust money. The site, considered one of the largest undeveloped parcels east of the Garden State Parkway, sits in the Pinelands of Berkeley and once was home to a mining operation that is now overgrown and, Bartlett said, basically untouched. “There are parts that resemble the savannah out there. It is mesmerizing,” said the freeholder, who serves as the county liaison to the parks department. The site will not be used for active recreation or to even convert in to a park, he said. Instead, it’s simply a way to block development and preserve natural resources, he said. “At one point there were a very many homes proposed there, and you can imagine the cost to taxpayers,” said Bartlett. The public hearing to buy the parcel was just over a year ago. At it, Berkeley Township Mayor lauded the county in pursuing the tract. At its last 2016 council meeting, Berkeley Township council granted the easement needed to secure the final details of the land deal. “That was one of the last steps,” Bartlett said, adding that title searches were also recently complete. “We went through due process and now are in a position to finalize this deal.” Amato said the hope is that the purchase means an extension can be built to Western Boulevard to connect it to the eastern Berkeley heading into Beachwood. Bartlett said such an idea is a long way off, and that improvements to Route 9 would be first priority before creating another corridor

Saturday Matinee: The BFG

LAVALLETTE – The Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library will show “The BFG” at noon on January 14. The library is located at 112 Jersey City Ave. The tale of a young girl, the Queen of England and a benevolent giant known as the BFG (Mark Rylance), who set out to capture the evil, man-eating giants who have been invading the world. Stephen Spielberg directs a visually stunning film based on the book by Roald Dahl. The movie is rated PG and runs 117 minutes.

OCEAN COUNTY – Visit the County Connection, the Ocean County services office in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, to register dogs for Ocean County’s off-leash dog park at Miller Air Park in Berkeley and Ocean County Park in Lakewood. The fee is $5. The off-leash parks are operated by Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department.

that runs north-south. “You’ve got to make sure the roads can handle traffic,” he said. The county purchased the plot under its Natural Lands Trust, funded through open space tax dollars. Sixty acres of the site would be purchased by the Ocean County Utilities Authority to be saved in case expansion of the authority’s nearby facilities are ever needed. The current owner will retain a small portion of adjacent land to continue its cement-making operation, Bartlett said. Besides meandering through the landscape, folks visiting the site might find the county maintaining trails there, even developing a leg to its Rail Trail through the tract to allow public access to the unique terrain inside. “I’d imagine there’d be that, and even the potential to create additional loops for hiking trails that make note of the exquisite features there,” Bartlett said. The initial asking price for the site was $19 million since it included the value of unmined materials, but it ultimately dropped to $14 million and then $11 million due to the fact that the county has cash on hand to make the purchase. –Daniel Nee contributed to this article.

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TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., will be transformed into a miniature golf course for the Ocean County Library Foundation’s two-day fundraiser. “Links with the Masters” will be held January 27 and 28. Golf attire is suggested to add to the fun atmosphere of the fundraiser but is not required. Friday’s adult-only (21+) event will start at 7 p.m. with cocktails and light fare. Tournament play will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per player or $25 per spectator. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. Saturday’s event begins at 10 a.m. and will run to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome to play a round of mini golf with a suggested donation of $3 per child and $5 per adult. Advance tickets are not required.

Sponsorship opportunities for the event are also available. Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by contacting Harry Applegate by phone at 732-914-5407 or email at happlegate@ theoceancountylibrary.org. All proceeds go to the Ocean County Library Foundation which is a certified 501 (C) (3) organization. The Foundation was established in 2001 to support the Ocean County Library. The Foundation raises funds to support non-traditional library programs and services not covered by tax dollars and is committed to enhancing all library services, programs and facilities and fostering an appreciation and awareness of the library system and its work to connect people, build community and transform lives.

Island Heights Recycling

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Recycling Center is located at the Public Works Building on Lake Avenue, the corner of Lake and Laurel avenues. Its hours of operation, except holidays, are weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.

Summer hours are Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Any recyclable materials may be brought to public works recycling center. For more information, visit islandheightsboro.com/docs/Recycle-Cal.pdf.

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. For more information, call Marty at 732240-3657.

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EYE TEST THAT DETECTS PARKINSON’S

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects an individual’s movement. Early symptoms of this debilitating disease include tremor in the hands, chin, lip, or limbs, as well as stiffness in the body, arms, or legs. Interestingly enough, researchers have found that there are also changes in the retina that occur before these symptoms become evident. As a result, eye doctors may be able to detect changes in the retina that are indicative of Parkinson’s disease. Not only does this low-cost, noninvasive eye test make it possible to make a Parkinson’s diagnosis earlier than previously thought feasible, but it may also be used to monitor how patients respond to treatment. The eyes are a direct extension of the brain. Doctors of optometry look at brain tissue with each eye examination they do, so it makes sense for them to be knowledgeable, educated and aware of not only brain diseases, but also the technology that evaluates those diseases. Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease in both adults and children. To schedule an exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622.

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Financial Aid Workshops “O.P.E.N. Pathways To Education”

TOMS RIVER – Looking to attend college but don’t know how to pay for tuition? Ocean County College is offering O.P.E.N. Workshops (Opening Pathways to Education Now). Workshops are held on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 203 and Room 205, Technology Building (Bldg. #25), Main Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required. OCC’s O.P.E.N. program is an initiative that seeks to increase awareness of the affordability of obtaining a post-secondary education. Sessions are designed to assist parents and

students in completing the FAFSA application. Parents and students should bring any questions they may have regarding the Financial Aid application and awarding process. The workshop will be held January 14 and 28. Attendees should bring their 2015 Federal Tax Returns (call for alternate document options) and W-2s for student and parents (if applicable) and all accompanying schedules. RSVP online at go.ocean.edu/events. For more information, call the Ocean County College Financial Aid Office at 732-2550310, ext. 2405 or visit ocean.edu.

Library Welcomes New Chief Librarian, Toms River Branch

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library welcomes Rachael Lavoie-Dohn as chief librarian, branch manager of the Toms River Branch which serves as the headquarters of the library system. Lavoie-Dohn enters the position with 15 years of experience with the Ocean County Library including her most recent position as supervising librarian, branch services managing services at seven library branches. Previously she served as teen services librarian at the Stafford branch and branch manager

for the Island Heights and Plumsted branches. Lavoie-Dohn has been a lifelong library enthusiast. “I have always been an avid reader looking to pair the perfect book with the right reader. I am very excited about working with the Toms River staff and community to provide library services for Ocean County Library customers” said Lavoie-Dohn. Lavoie-Dohn received her MLIS from Clarion University in 2009 and was recently named Ocean County Library’s Librarian of the Year for 2016.

Food Pantry Seeks Donations

LAVALLETTE – The Food Pantry at Faith Lutheran Church is open Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. The pantry is in need of: stew, Chef Boyardee (any), chili, soup, oatmeal, hot dogs, mashed potatoes, jelly, pancake mix, broth, macaroni & cheese, canned tuna or chicken.

Many clients are in special need of toiletries – toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper. Monetary donations are always accepted. The church is located at 1801 Grand Central Ave. For more information, email faithlavallette@hotmail.com or call 732-793-8138.

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

–Photo courtesy BASF A deer observes the scene at the BASF site in Toms River. BASF recently opened its gates to Manchester Township School District for a deer population study conducted by students at Manchester High School. 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. Pho-

tos 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. “This hands-on, inquiry-based field investigation exemplifies the student-centered learning that connects students to their environment and to a community partner while developing the critical skills for future careers in STEM.”

–Photo courtesy BASF Manchester Township High School AP Environmental Science students gear up to head out into the field and collect their data. Students will be conducting a deer population study throughout the 2016/2017 school year.

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Georgian Court University Recognized For Arboretum

LAKEWOOD – Georgian Court University’s Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum recently attained Level II accreditation from global network ArbNet. Established in 1989, the arboretum—a type of botanical garden—encompasses approximately 100 acres of GCU’s historic Lakewood campus. Its collection showcases 2,200 trees and shrubs of more than 190 species, many of which are found in the surrounding Pine Barrens. Native, nonnative, and endangered species are represented in the arboretum. Notable examples in the collection include small Ilex, Clethra, and Magnolia. Many of the trees are the largest and oldest in the Ocean County area, including a Quercus alba (white oak) specimen over 250 years old. Among the arboretum’s oldest fixtures are its four main gardens—the Sunken, Italian, Formal, and Japanese gardens. Each was built before 1910 when the campus was the George Jay Gould estate. The Sunken, Italian, and Formal gardens were devised by architect Bruce Price, and the Japanese Garden was designed by Takeo Shiota. The gardens populate the arboretum’s plants, trees, and flowers with statuary dating back several centuries. The lakeside Sunken Garden incorporates

marble stairways and a 17th-century fountain, overlooking a lagoon with waterlilies. The Italian and Formal gardens weave walkways amidst bronze sculptures, conifers, and flowerbeds. The Japanese Garden includes a genuine teahouse, waterfall and wooden bridges amongst its cypress, yew, cherries, and Japanese maples. “The Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum is part of a university that values accreditation as an indicator of high quality,” said Michael F. Gross, Ph.D., GCU associate provost, professor of biology, and director of the arboretum. “For our arboretum, ArbNet accreditation is important because it serves as a signal to potential visitors that they will find a woody plant collection that is accurately labeled and maintained, and educational resources that are informative and useful.” Because it is an integral part of the university campus, the arboretum is open daily and is not marked by signs, though a map of its highlights is available for self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome from 8 a.m. until dusk. There is no charge to visit. For more information about the arboretum, including guided tours (which can be arranged for a fee) or lists of the plant collection, please contact Dr. Michael Gross at 732-987-2373 or mgross@georgian.edu.

SiriOm Singh Presents “Open Up Your Heart With Kirtan”

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Southern Campus Presents January Events

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

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Freeholders: Tips For Planning A Vacation Somewhere Warm And Sunny

OCEAN COUNTY – As the winter arrives, many people are taking the opportunity to vacation in a warmer and sunnier climate. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy nice weather and lots of sunshine and maybe some water sports, too. If you are in these planning stages, make sure you plan on sun safety. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, said that he is aware that many people choose to go “indoor tanning” before they go on their vacation to get a “head start” on their tan to avoid sunburn when they do get out in the sun. Regenye said, “It is important for people to know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan is called indoor tanning. Indoor tanning can cause skin cancers including melanoma (the deadliest type of skin cancer), basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can also cause cataracts and cancers of the eye (ocular melanoma).” Regenye continued, “Indoor tanning exposes users to two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB, which damage the skin and can

lead to cancer. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of getting melanoma. This may be due to greater use of indoor tanning among those who begin tanning at earlier ages.” “For those looking for a “base tan” before vacationing – a base tan does little to protect you from future damage to your skin caused by UV exposure. In fact, people who indoor tan are more likely to report getting sunburned. Every time you tan you increase your risk of getting skin cancer, including melanoma. Indoor tanning also causes premature skin aging, like wrinkles and age spots. It changes skin texture. It also increases the risk of potentially blinding eye diseases, if eye protection is not used.” The Ocean County Health Department recommends that people use a sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 30 or more, reapply every two hours or after swimming or being in the water. Read directions carefully regarding use on children. People can also get skin cancer on their lips so make sure their lips are covered with a sunscreen also.

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BlueClaws To Host Job Fair

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. Job Applications: Applications can be found at milb.com. 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. With any questions regarding the Job Fair, please call the main office at 732-901-7000 option 3.

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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 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests should use the Melrose Drive entrance that is off Hooper Avenue. General admission is $3. Children 12 and younger enter free.

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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.

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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, visit lighthouseﬁlmfestival.org. Submissions are open at ﬁlmfreeway.com/ festival/LighthouseInternationalFilmFestival.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Monmouth Medical Center’s Southern Campus will hold these events in January. Chair Yoga: January 20 and 27 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Join the Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus on Fridays to “get fit while you sit” as they present Chair Yoga, an exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind and body from a seated position, without the worry of getting up and down on the floor. Learn how to improve muscle tone, increase flexibility and circulation and alleviate stiff joints, all while increasing overall health and well-being. This program will be held at the Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, located at 199 Prospect St., Lakewood. Each session costs $5. To register or to learn more about the Better Health Program, call 888-724-7123. Sticking to Your Resolution, January 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. Anyone who has trouble sticking to their New Year’s resolutions should attend. This group will discuss setting and achieving realistic health goals and staying motivated throughout the year. Refreshments will be served. This event will take place in the Third Floor Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus located at 600 River Ave., Lakewood. Registration is required by calling RWJBarnabas Health at 888-724-7123. Self-Defense for Older Adults, January 19 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Guests will learn to protect themselves from future falls through exercise, balance and strength training. At Self-Defense for Older Adults, a black-belt instructor will teach participants to ward-off assaults and attacks using leverage. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect St., Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five one-hour classes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling RWJBarnabas Health at 888-724-7123. Mindfulness Meditation, January 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn to cope with stress, pain and illness using a moment-to-moment meditation technique. The program will included an introduction from Todd J. Cooperman, MD, FAAPMR, medical director, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton

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Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (26)

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Across 1 Drain problem 5 GI sought by MPs 9 Jewish authority figure 14 Fallon’s predecessor 15 “Get a __!” 16 Estate measures 17 Like single-malt scotch 18 Superfluous individual 20 Food from heaven 22 Long-necked bird 23 Ivy League school 24 Compilation of wacky outtakes 28 Pioneer Carson 29 PC key near Z 30 Eastern path 31 Police warnings 33 Some deli breads 35 Part on the stage 38 Stable female

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NJ 4-H Members To Attend 2017 Presidential Inauguration Citizenship Conference

NEW JERSEY – NJ 4-H members have been selected to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Citizenship Washington Focus Conference. This event will be held January 17 through 21 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md. The NJ delegates and two chaperones will be joining nearly 500 youth and adult participants representing 25 states. This 4 -H citizenship prog ram for youth, ages 14 to 19 is aimed at enriching young people’s lives by expanding their knowledge and understanding of the executive branch of gover nment as well as developi ng t hei r role i n citizenship through service, civic education, and engagement. Participants will attend workshops; hear speakers; take part in a town hall meeting; and engage in a ser vice project, giving them hands-on opportunities to learn and grow. W hile at the conference, participants will learn the meaning and importance of the Democratic process; explore the history of the Presidency, the election process, and the role of the press; discover the intricacies of the executive branch of government; and explore careers in politics. They learn and practice skills that will make them bet ter citizens and more successf ul individuals. During the week, conference delegates will also have the opportunity

to visit memorials, historical sites and museums in Washington, D.C. and experience the Inaugural Day events of the 45th President including the Oath of Off ice, Presidential Address and Inauguration Parade. Zacha r y New man is represent i ng Ocean County. Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak will represent Monmouth County. “Attending this conference will provide a unique and excellent opportunity for New Jersey 4-H Members to identify individual citizenship rights and responsibilities; witness gover nment in action; and be part of a historical Presidential event” said Jeannette Rea Keywood, 4-H Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station -Cooperative Extension, 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic par tnership status, militar y ser vice, veteran status, and any other category protected by law. For more information about the New Jersey 4-H Program visit the 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Break Up To Make Up That’s All We Do

Dear Joel, I am concerned about my 23-yearold son. He has been d at i ng h is 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? Answer: I think that speaking to him is fine. After all, you are a concerned parent. That being said, I want to caution you about your communication style. If your plan is to say that his girlfriend is not right for him, she’s trouble, no good, etc., in all like-

l i h o o d , yo u will make the story worse for everyone. He already knows that you disapprove of her. I can assure you of that. He already hears your voice in his head. What I would do is make suggestions of moving towards new experiences. Have him join a gym, do volunteer work, get a second job. In everything that I mentioned he will be meeting new faces, tr ying 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 r ig ht th i ng. I wish you and you r family well. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

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Holiday Heights First Aid Auxiliary

BERKELEY – The Holiday Heights First Aid Auxiliary is having its annual soup sale on January 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Squad House, located at 120 Prince Charles Drive.

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You are cordially invited to join us as we explore new ways of drawing closer to God in prayer. Praying in color is a unique approach to prayer that will engage your creative side. This family event will feature Body Prayer, Ink Stamping, Journaling in Color, and Native American Mediation called Sonora using colored stones. We look forward to greeting you in our Family Life Center on Saturday, January 21st at 10 a.m. – 12 Noon (Snow date is Saturday, January 28th, at 10 a.m.-12 Noon) Light refreshments will be provided.

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A clinical research study for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

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Certain qualified participants may have an opportunity to receive the investigational medication for an additional year as part of an extension study.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of Januay 14-January 20. By Jeraldine Saunders

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. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Remain alert to nuances. Even in the midst of difficulties you may derive valuable insights in the upcoming week. Even when jobs seem overwhelming you will learn something new. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It is best to be sincere and to the point this week. Focus on making the best of uncertain situations without getting flustered. If work was always fun, you would pay to do it and not the reverse.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel like a social diva that amuses others in the week to come but it is possible that not everyone is impressed by your antics. People are easily provoked but may hide their animosity. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brains and brawn create an unbeatable combination. Your financial ambitions can be realized in the week ahead if you persevere. You can easily cope with heavy obligations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): To get where you want to go you must do what you like the least. No one ever said that achieving your ambitions would be fun. Focus on putting forth your best efforts in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Quickly shifting conditions might shift your focus this week. Wait for better timing to enter into important agreements or make major investments. Family members may act unpredictably. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Snap decisions could be necessary this week, just don’t snap at those around you. Use tough-minded business tactics to fix problems. Don’t procrastinate about making a sincere apology. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hide and seek. You may veil your innermost thoughts with some people, but your sensitivity may emerge under the right circumstances. Avoid making drastic financial decisions this week.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen

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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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