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Raises Funds For Veterans

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A whole lot of bean bags were f lying around during the first Jackson Kiwanis Club Cornhole Tournament held on Sept. 30 and it was all for a good cause.

Jeff Domenick, the v ice pre side nt a nd president-elect of the club spearheaded the well-attended event held at the VFW 4703 at 54 Magnolia Drive. He said he was looking at new, fun and unique ways to raise money for the many charities that his organization supports.

“This is our first event of this type and through a friend of mine who is a Freehold Borough police officer I learned about cornhole tournaments,” Domenick said.

“We are supporting Rebuilding Warriors which aids veterans of (Veterans - See Page 4)

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Jackson BOE Gives High Grades To Curriculum Presentation

–Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Students are seen here taking part in the aquaponics program which is part of the science curriculum.

–Photo courtesy Jackson Kiwanis Club A service dog for veterans from the Rebuild Warriors program is seen during the Cornhole Tournament.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Board of Education members gave kudos to members of two curriculum teams who unveiled their plans for teaching science and social studies during the September board meeting.

The new curriculum

involves problem solving based learning and also includes students of the high school providing video segments for the curriculum of kindergarten through 5th grades.

Superintendent Stephen Genco and each (BOE - See Page 20)

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COLLEGE

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Where Yesterday’s High School Athletes Excel Today

By Chris Christopher Welcome to the College Corner, a look at how former local high school athletes are faring at the collegiate level.

Senior Kevin Veltre (Brick Memorial) was one of the top men’s cross country (Athletes - See Page 5)

The Future Of Performing Arts In Ocean County

–Photo courtesy Ocean County College An artist’s rendering of the Performing Arts Academy that will be built on Ocean County College’s campus.

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THE FUTURE OF PERFORMING ARTS IN OCEAN COUNTY

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – When the chorus took the stage, dozens of their peers in the crowd burst out in applause and shouting.

There was an excitement among the kids, cheering on their fellow students in the Vocal Ensemble. They were performing in front of local officials who were officially announcing the eventual construction of the Performing Arts Academy on the grounds of Ocean County College. Their songs and dance number was just a preview of what was to come when the school finally finds a home there.

Currently, the academy is stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The school is distant from everything else, and difficult to travel to and from. The new school would be built in front of the current Jay and Linda Grunin Center. Ocean County Vocational Technical School Superintendent William P. Hoey Jr. said that the grounds between the center and parking lot will be extended, taking up some of the parking, for the building. The building will be used by college classes at night. The academy will allow performing arts Vo-Tech students to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree at the same time.

Hoey told a story of walking through the halls of the current performing arts academy. When classes let out, kids poured into the halls. Many of them were singing. This is just something that happens when creative kids are given a chance to express themselves.

“It’s a tribute to the kind of education that they’ve chosen,” he said. And “chosen” might be the most important part of that. When kids

have a hand in their own education, they are driven to excel.

It’s that kind of excitement, on display on stage at the event, that will prompt them to succeed, he said.

The Performing Arts Academy, as well as the county’s Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science, are federally recognized Blue Ribbon schools, he said. Placing the academy in a state-of-the-art building will give it even more potential.

OCC President Jon Larson said this will be a transformative experience for both schools, “making us the envy of other counties.”

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari touted the cooperation between the vo-tech, OCC, county government, and the Grunin Foundation.

Students that will graduate from the future academy will look back at the opportunities that were given here, he said. It will provide them the training for future careers – some of which don’t even exist yet.

“Towns and cities aspire to be places where people want to live and visit. A vibrant and flourishing arts culture is certainly a way to distinguish a community from the sameness that permeates so much of our national landscape,” said Jay Grunin, co-founder and co-chair of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

The school will be a place for creative students to develop their own unique needs, and explore new subject matters and cultures, he said. It will also provide the skills and mindset to succeed in the 21st century job market.

“Arts education not only enhances students’ understanding of the world around them,

but it also broadens their perspective on traditional academics. The arts give us the creativity to express ourselves while challenging our intellect. The arts integrate life and learning for all students, and are essential for the development of the –Photo Courtesy Ocean County College whole person,” he The Ocean County Vocational Technical School students persaid. form “You Will Be Found,” from the show Dear Evan Hansen, The goal is to be to celebrate the eventual construction of a performing arts high completed in Deschool on the campus of OCC. cember of 2019, so students could start in January of 2020, Hoey funding of the construction. Ocean County said. However, if there are construction delays, and the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation will the first classes would be held in September each contribute $8 million. OCC will provide of 2020. $2 million.

There would be high school students on the However, there would still be the cost of prosame campus as adult college students, but gramming and expansion of education that is Hoey said every precaution will be made to currently done. This would cost an estimated keep the students safe. There will be chaper- $5 million, said Jeremy Grunin, president of ones for common areas like lunch and library his parents’ foundation. So, the foundation is time. They won’t have freshmen roaming free, kicking off a fundraising drive for this. but the access to the college increases more as “We are willing to forego the naming rights” they age. of the building, he said. A donor who would A lot of high school students are already on contribute $2.5 out of the total $5 million would campus during the day and night, as OCC secure the naming rights of the building. has been reaching out to schools to accelerate “It is not an act of vanity but an act of leadeducation, he said. ership,” he said. Sponsoring an educational Financing And Naming Rights endeavor like this is meant to inspire giving The state will fund $10.6 million toward the in others.

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Veterans:

Continued From Page 1 all eras, from all branches of the service.

This is an exceptional organization that supplies service dogs to vets,” he added.

Jeff Anderson, the CEO and founder of Rebuilding Warriors, said his organization provides highly trained and socialized service/companion dogs to veterans who are amputees as well as those with PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

“Most of our dogs are bred especially for this mission and have a highly sought-after demeanor. We provide these dogs to Honorably Discharged Veterans from any branch of the Armed Forces or from any

service era meeting our eligibility standards,” Anderson said.

Anderson added that “we purchase our dogs from reputable breeders, and also rescue dogs from breed rescues and local animal shelters. These young dogs will be trained by us and have a good foundation of obedience and manners so as to easily bond with their new owner and family. We will sponsor these Wounded Veterans with their companion/mobility dog, provide training and home set up of equipment.”

“We support many veteran causes so this was a good fit for us and the community,” Domenick said.

But just what is a Cornhole Tournament?

Domenick explained the rules and how this tournament served to raise money for

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their charity cause.

Teams registered at $74 in advance or $100 the day of the event and spectators paid $25 just to watch the activity and enjoy a variety and abundance of food and beverages prepared at the location.

Domenick further explained that the event has similarities to horse shoe tossing. The ‘cornhole’ is two boards set on a 45-degree angle set 27 feet apart. Competing teams toss bean bags toward the 6” diameter hole and the goal is to either get it in the hole which will result in scoring three points or getting it as close to the hole as possible that will net a team one point. The team that scores 21 fi rst, wins.

“We were hoping to have 32 teams. A team is two people. We had 29 or 30 teams.

We had a lot of people here and one retired veteran who brought along his service dog named Kilmer,” Domenick said. “I am actually terrible at the game and need to practice.”

He added that prizes were awarded to the three top teams and each team member received a souvenir mug and wristband to enjoy all the food available.

“I was surprised to learn that cornhole

tournaments are actually pretty popular and that there are professional cornhole leagues out there. I saw this on ESPN. It may not involve athletes as we know them to be but it is an interesting game to play,” Domenick said.

Domenick credited the day’s success to the work of several of his fellow members, including Bernadette Seda, Carley Lewis, Colleen Crawford, Carol Hordickhuk, Lou Tarantino and Fran Polito.

“Jackson is a tight knit community and this type of event brings the community together,” Domenick said.

The organizers of the event were pleased to have been able to raise money for Rebuilding Warriors which has a motto of changing “the lives of warriors one dog at a time.”

“These dogs become great confidence builders, aiding these men and women as they return to society. It will become a challenge for the participants to raise and care for these world class animals. The unconditional love given and received by these dogs will teach these warriors to ignore their own self-imposed limitations,” Anderson said.

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Athletes:

Continued From Page 1 runners in NCAA Division III last season for the Rowan University Profs.

And the former Mustang got off to a fast start this year, crossing the finish line for f irst place in 25:48.26 and leading the Profs past host Stockton University 17-46 over the 8-kilometer distance.

Veltre last year was fifth at the New Jersey Athletic Conference championship meet (25:21.42), 13th at the Atlantic Region meet in 24:50.0 and 161st at the NCAA Division III Championships in 25:46.4.

St o ck t on up d at e: St o ck t on’s Jo e D’A m i c o (Ce nt r a l Re g i ona l ) wa s named the Osprey of the Week in men’s cross country after placing fourth in the loss to Rowan in 26:54.63.

Named the Osprey of the Week in women’s tennis was Amanda El-Khouri (Brick Memorial).

She won 6-2, 6-2 at sixth singles in Stockton’s 8-1 loss to Wilmington of Delawa re. T he ex-Mu st a ng tea med with Toms River North graduate Emily Steinberg for an 8-0 win at doubles in the Ospreys’ 9-0 conquest of William Paterson.

In women’s soccer, Nicole Pallante (Brick) posted her first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over Emmanuel.

Including a 3-0 loss to Scranton, the former Green Dragon kicked out eight shots overall. She made nine saves as the Ospreys went 1-2.

In f ield hockey, Victoria Calazzo (Southern Regional) was named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Week and the Osprey of the Week.

She scored one goal and made a defensive save in a 3-0 win over New Paltz.

She allowed a goal on a penalty stroke in a 1-0 loss to Swarthmore.

Shot saver: Cedar Crest College junior Morgan Maddock (Brick) made 14 saves in a 1-0 loss to New Jersey City University in women’s soccer.

Carpino aids win: Rowan senior back Michelle Carpino (Brick Township) assisted on the second goal of the match in the Profs’ 5-0 win over Marymount.

Setting, spiking: Rowan freshman Lauren Horbacew icz (Toms R iver East) helped the Profs past Rutgers Un iversit y-Newa rk 3- 0 i n women’s volleyball.

The 5-foot-10 freshman middle hitter finished the event with eight kills as Rowan prevailed 25-17, 25-13 and 2514. She ended the second set with a kill and blasted home two kills as the Profs opened the final set with a 9-1 run.

Brookdale Community College sophomore defensive specialist Johanna Williams (Jackson Memorial) scored 11 points and spiced her showing with five kills in a 3-0 win over Rowan College at Gloucester County.

The Jersey Blues won the first set 25-6, captured the second 25-21 and prevailed in the third 25-9.

Duo contributes: Sophomore midfielder Diana VanSickle (Brick) and

The Jackson Times, October 7, 2017, Page 5 freshman keeper Ashley Tutzauer saw action for Cabrini in its 4-0 win over New Jersey City University.

VanSickle netted one goal. Tutzauer notched the win without facing a shot on goal.

Vikings compete: Ocean County College freshman Kyle Sarno (Barnegat) and Jessica Reis (North) placed 11th and 10th, respectively, in the men’s and women’s cross country 8K races at the Duke’s Invitational at Cumberland County College.

The men’s event consisted of nearly 70 runners. A total of 32 athletes competed in the women’s event.

Ignatowicz signs: Former Toms River South and Rowan standout Vinny Ignatowicz has signed a professional contract to play for the Philadelphia Fury of the American Soccer League.

He played for the Profs from 2013-16.

He scored 46 points on 17 goals and 12 assists in 68 career games (59 starts). He put home five match-winning goals. He was named to the 2016 All-New Jersey Athletic Conference first team and received honorable mention in 2014.

He was a team captain and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America South Atlantic All-Region second team selection as a senior. Rowan twice advanced to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament during his time with the team.

The ASL is a developmental league that provides American players with professional playing opportunities as well as a direct pathway into the major leagues around the world.

Gaul leads on links: Howell Township resident Daniel Gaul, a sophomore fire science major, has been named the captain of the New Jersey City University men’s golf team.

The former Manalapan player made the 2016-17 Capital Athletic Conference Academic team.

This season, he fired a 96 for 27th among 33 players at the SUNY Cobleskill Jug Classic at the Cobleskill Golf and Country Club in Cobleskill, N.Y. NJCU was second among six teams.

He tied a teammate for second place with an 81 (40-41) in a 330-370 win over Bryn College at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.

Gaul forced the tie with a par on the 18th hole. He birdied the 183-yard par three 15th. He notched nine pars.

Kohles honored: Rowan g raduate Glenn Kohles (East) earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Count r y Coaches Association.

Kohles graduated with a degree in law and justice studies and minors in political science and psychology. He starred in the discus and shot put for the Profs.

College Corner is written by veteran Jersey Shore sports writer Chris Christopher. In the not too distant future, Chris will debut Grid Gossip, which will report on the exploits of former local high school football players in college action. Please send tips to Chris at cchristopher1259@gmail.com.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Traffic Nightmare On Princeton Ave. For the past seven or eight years, the traffic on Princeton Ave. in Brick has become a nightmare. The speed limit says 40 miles an hour while there are times the cars are doing 46 to 50 miles an hour.

Princeton Ave. is a residential area. The volume of the traffic is because the people are using Princeton Ave. to avoid Route 88 which is 35 miles an hour (and is a commercial road) while trying to get to Point Pleasant. The majority of the people do not live on or off Princeton Ave. The cars come in caravans of 7 to 19 or more all day, every day seven days a week. Trying to cross Princeton Ave. is at your own risk because the caravan of cars is coming both ways.

Then there are people driving in the bike lane while trying to get around a car that is trying to make a turn off Princeton Ave. These people don’t even slow down – they continue their same speed.

These drivers are sometimes very abusive to the people walking or riding their bikes in the bike lane. There are fewer people walking, jogging or riding their bikes anymore because they don’t feel safe. Princeton Ave. has very few sidewalks – hence walking or jogging in the bike lane.

Then we have the problem of trying to get out of our development. First there are the cars speeding through a red light. I live on Princeton Pines Place. When trying to go straight across Princeton Ave. to Post Road, that’s another nightmare. We have to fight the people making a right turn onto Post Road even though they have a red light but they continue to speed around the corner.

They need a “No Turn On Red” sign at this corner.

Sometimes we have to slam on our brakes to avoid an accident even though we have the light. But these people just keep going.

I addressed these concerns with the town over two years ago but nothing has changed.

If anything, the situation has only gotten worse. There are more cars, trucks, and even big commercial trailers.

The summer months always bring more traffic and then there is the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays at Windward Beach during the four summer months. The traffic is horrible on Saturdays during the summer.

This issue needs to be addressed before a major causality occurs.

Elizabeth Schuckman Brick

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Not A Vote For Trump In reference to John Cardello’s recent letter, I feel I must respond even though his “facts” are questionable at best.

About his reference to the great job Trump is doing; we learn from the Gallup. com poll: Trump’s most recent weekly average approval rating is 38 (from Sept. 11-17, 2017) From Newsweek: “Trump’s approval rating is bad – like, historically bad. The weighted average from data-focused website FiveThirtyEight pegged it at just 37 percent on Friday – Day 197 of his presidency. No other president in the history of modern polling has had an approval rating so dismal on Day 197.”

President Trump regularly boasts about the stock market’s strong performance since his inauguration. What Trump hasn’t noted, however, is that Barack Obama and George H.W. Bush oversaw greater stock market expansion during their first six months in office, as judged by percentage growth of the S&P 500.

As for the Russian investigation being over, Mr. Cardello, surely you must have been sipping the Kool-Aid or taking a page from Trump’s “alternative facts.” The New York Times three days ago, headlined “Mueller Seeks White House Documents Related to Trump’s Actions

Letters To The Editorthey will no longer take fullas President.” The article Vicari goes on to say, “The document requests provide the most details to date about the breadth of Mr. Mueller’s investigation, and show that several aspects of his inquiry are focused squarely on Mr. Trump’s behavior in the White House.” This article is dated Sept. 20, 2017, so the investigation is certainly not over even though Trump and Mr. Cardello wish it to be so.

About food stamps (SNAP) you boasted that there are fewer people on food stamps.

One can certainly state that there could be less people on food stamps because Trump cut the budget for eligible recipients. Nearly half of SNAP recipients are children. That’s 20 million kids – about 1 in 4 Americans under the age of 18. The 42 million Americans – 13 percent of the population – who currently receive SNAP benefits, which include low income families, the elderly (about 11 percent of SNAP recipients are seniors) people with disabilities, and those who have lost a job. They receive an average of about $4.17 per day, or $1.39 per meal. (from modernfarmer. com) Surely you cannot be proud of taking food out of their mouths.

All in all, Mr. Cardello, I do not wish to be in your rising boat that purportedly lifts us all. Neither do I wish to be in the Trump one that is sinking.

Rosemary Doherty Berkeley

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Endorsed It is with great pleasure to announce The Monmouth & Ocean Counties Building and Construction Trades Council has endorsed Joe Vicari for his re-election to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

A lifelong educator and liaison to Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools, Joe Vicari has worked tirelessly to educate young people preparing to enter the workforce, as well as adults ready to begin a new career. Freeholder Vicari has been a leader in creating skilled workers ready to compete for jobs in the global economy.

Joe Vicari’s efforts with the Ocean County Workforce Investment Board and the Department of Business Development and Tourism has also provided new jobs for our residents while strengthening our local economy.

Freeholder Joe Vicari is an experienced leader who knows how to get the job done in Ocean County with local residents.

Thomas DeBartolo President, Monmouth & Ocean Counties Building and Construction Trades Council

Barnegat Meeting A Farce In case you missed the Barnegat Township Committee Meeting on Sept. 5, here’s some details. It was a complete farce…nothing more than a campaign-style “rally” meeting, a la Trump, where each of the committee members gave a stump speech promoting their “greatness.”

I would, however, like to give them some credit on two issues which we in the township had been strongly and vociferously advocating for over the last 10-15 years.

They finally listened to us and made some renovations to our public parks and, after all these years, the committee members announced that

time health benefits.

On this last issue of the health benefits, I would like to highlight two relevant, somewhat hypocritical and misplaced comments made by our committee members at the meeting last Tuesday.

Mr. Novak had the audacity to state that he is a “true public servant” because he is generously refusing to take these health benefits. Why didn’t he refuse them the last three years and also when he was on the committee several years ago? Mr. Bille, from the dais of our Township Committee meeting as mayor, inappropriately “thanked” their two candidates for refusing to take these health benefits. This ploy is purely a campaign strategy and should be seen as such. Campaign matters have no place at a Township Committee meeting.

The last issue I wanted to discuss in this letter is one about which, our entire town is up-in-arms….the huge municipal tax increases we have experienced over the last 10-15 years – years in which both Mr. Cirulli and Mr. Novak served as mayor and/or Township Committee members and voted on all the budgets during their tenures. If we just take 2016 vs 2015 municipal taxes – they increased by $2.2 Million (10% year-over-year). Looking back on previous years we see the same irresponsible spending. Every year residents stand up and ask for answers to these unacceptable spending patterns and the Township Committee continues to dance around the issue.

Well, I think it’s time for new voices in Barnegat and the only way we’ll get them is if you go to the ballot box and make it happen. We have had a one-party Township Committee in Barnegat for far too long and it’s time to make some changes. Vote on November 7. That’s the only way we can begin to affect change in Barnegat.

Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Municipal Committee

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

Dancer Notary Public Legislation Streamlines Process

NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer eases the burden on notary publics. A notary must be sworn in by the county clerk’s office within three months of commission.

Dancer introduced bills increasing the time from 90 to 180 days (A5178),

and g ranti ng author it y to administer their oaths of off ice to include all officials the current law designates, rather than restricting officiants to only the county clerk (A3375).

“The current law is restrictive and inconvenient for hard-working men and women who must inter-

rupt their daily schedules t o b e swor n i n by t he county clerk,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “Those who miss the cutoff have their a p p oi n t m e n t r e vo ke d .

They have to start over and pay the fee agai n.

The longer deadline eliminates duplicating efforts, which wastes time and

resources.”

Under A3375, a notary would have the option to choose from a list of officials already authorized by law to administer an oath of office, including judges, court clerks, mayors, surrogates, municipal clerks, attorneys and other notary publics.

“Constituents have said it is frustrating and a waste of time and money to take time off from their jobs to drive across the county for an oath that takes 60 seconds,” said Dancer. “They should be able to meet the requirements with minimum aggravation. Under my legislation they could

be sworn in by officials in their own neighborhood or hometown.”

Notaries are authorized to administer oaths, verif y t he aut hent icit y of signatures and legal documents, and take proofs of deeds. A commission must be renewed ever y five years.

Ocean County To Receive Federal Support To Combat Drug Trafficking

NEW JERSEY – Rep. Chris Smith (R–NJ) today congratulated Ocean County on being selected to receive Federal resources to better coordinate drug control efforts among Federal, State and local law enforcement entities by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The designation, known as High In-

tensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), provides funding and expertise in the bat tle against d r ug traffickers.

“The opioid epidemic that is occurring here in ou r back yard is not a problem that can be addressed by a single agency—it will take cooperation throughout all levels of law enforcement,” said

Smith. “This designation is a critical step in getting the drugs – and drug traff ickers – off of the streets.”

The HIDTA prog ram was created by Congress in 1988 by the “Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988,” legislation supported by Smith.

ONDCP, which operates the HIDTA program, descr ibes it as a catalyst

for coordination among Federal, state, local, and t r ibal law enforcement a ge n c ie s o p e r a t i n g i n areas deter mined to be critical drug trafficking r eg io n s of t h e Un it e d States. Law enforcement orga n i z at ion s work i ng w it h i n H I DTAs a ssess d r ug-t r af f ick i ng prob lems and design specific initiatives to decrease the

production, transportation and distribution of drugs.

“We have long sought the help of this federal drug prevention program to bolster our ability to ma ke subst antial i mpact in our fight to close Ocean County borders to drug dealers,” said Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato. “Simply put: This is a game changer.”

In addition, Smith announced his co-Sponsorship of the “Road to Recovery Act” (H.R. 2938).

H.R. 2938 is bipartisan legislation that eliminates t he exclu sion for sub stance use disorder under Medicaid Institutions for Mental Diseases and helps states expand access to inpatient treatment for its employees.

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2018 Licenses can be purchased by mail or at 65 Don Conner Blvd. M-F. After Jan. 2, 2018.

License applications will be available at clinic for the remainder of 2017.

Dogs must be on leashes Cats must be in carriers For further information call: Division of Animal Control

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Christmas Show Bus Trip JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Christmas Show Bus Trip to the Tropicana Casino on Monday, December 11. Cost of the trip is $65, which includes bus transportation, beverages on bus, Christmas show ticket, dinner buffet, $15 in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver.

Bus will leave from Brookwood Plaza at 10:30 a.m. sharp and return to Jackson at 7:45 p.m.

All proceeds from this trip will go to our charities, which include the men and women of our U.S. Military, Project Little Soldier (Christmas gifts for children of our deployed overseas military) Alpha School for Special Needs, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Jackson Food Pantry, Ocean of Love, scholarships for Jackson high school seniors, dictionaries for third grade students, Jackson PBA for drug prevention programs, and many more.

Please contact Tom Barchie at 732-207-4029 or 732-849-6309 for reservations. Space is limited so reserve your seat soon.

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JACKSON – On Saturday, October 14, the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the Jackson First Aid Cadets who will be providing free blood pressure screenings. Understanding your blood pressure numbers is key to controlling high blood pressure. The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to measure your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a largely symptomless disease that often quietly threatens your health. Be aware of the risk factors that could increase your chances of developing high blood pressure. Stop by and get your blood pressure checked. Adults only. No registration required. Drop in.

Filing For Social Security – Choices For Your Retirement Income

JACKSON – On Tuesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting William Berg, financial advisor with Waddell and Reed. Social Security is our country’s largest single federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees.

In an era where pensions are becoming rare, Social Security offers retirees an important source of income. However, many retirees make the same mistakes when filing for their Social Security benefit. Mr. Berg will offer information that will help retirees make the best decision regarding their Social Security benefits.

Registration required. Spots are limited! To register in-person, visit the information desk on the 2 nd floor. If you would like to register by phone, dial 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu. If you would like to register online, please visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News.”

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Program Helps Low Income Ocean County Residents With Home Repairs

OCEAN COUNTY – A unique assistance program called “Hands For All” serves the community by making critically needed emergency repairs on homes owned by low and moderate income families who can’t afford to get the work done by themselves. Leaking roofs, plumbing issues, no heat and accessibility issues are some of the daily issues that this program addresses for those in need.

“We believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to live. More and more of our neighbors, friends and family – especially seniors, disabled persons and veterans – are experiencing financial difficulties. We are here to help,”

Annual Fall Garden Day

TOMS RIVER – From the “Dirt” Up! Fun, Easy and Useful Gardening Tips! Join the Ocean County Rutgers Master Gardeners for its Annual Fall Garden Day on Friday, September 29 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This year, along with door prizes, light refreshments and plant gifts, we are offering three garden-themed presentations: low maintenance native plants and pollinators, soil issues, soil pH and soil kits, and an informative discussion on edible plants. After the presentations, demonstrators will present information on food items made from edible plants and herbs, how to facilitate seed and plant propagation, and use and care of gardening tools. The event is free, but space is limited. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for all the fun.

Civil War Round Table Meets Monthly OCEAN COUNTY – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Ocean County College, Toms River.

Meetings often include special guest speakers and other presentations. Recently Ralph Siegel, a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg talked about the National Cemetery history.

Events are free and open to the public. Meetings are often held in Room 302 of Bartlett Hall on the campus.

Call 732-528-5387 for more information.

Crochet Class

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Family Success Center offers crochet classes every Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m. to both English and Spanish speakers.

The classes are held at the center, 1433 Hooper Ave., Suite 121, in Toms River.

For more information, call 732-557-5037.

Reel Fun Fishing 4-H Club Accepting New Members

OCEAN COUNTY – The Reel Fun Fishing 4-H Club welcomes anyone who loves the outdoors, animals, boats, fishing and spending time with new friends. To join, contact the club today at 732-492-4009 or BEAR@ boatingeducationandrescue.org.

explains Glen McDonald, Executive Director for Homes For All, which runs the program.

“This program allows area residents to remain in their homes that would otherwise be displaced by making critically needed repairs. Every day we are making a difference and improving the quality of life for those in need.”

Hands For All works with Ocean County, local towns, social services, civic groups, religious

groups and volunteers to provide the much needed assistance. The program is always happy to receive support and help from the community through donations or volunteering.

The Hands For All program has helped hundreds of residents over the last 30 years and is ready to help. If you or someone you know needs a home repair, please call 732-286-7929 today for more information and assistance.

Homes For All is a Toms River based nonprofit affordable housing developer that was founded in 1986 to respond to the growing housing and homeless crisis in our community. Over the last 30 years, Homes For All has provided more than 400 affordable homes to families and neighbors in our community. Visit our newest community, Autumn Ridge at Manchester by visiting AutumnRidgeNJ.com or call 732-849-3061.

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NEW JERSEY - The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is October 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Edison State University, Prudence Hall, 11 West State Street, Trenton. Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy is the food sponsor.

The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among health

care professionals, market events, and promote business. Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month.

For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, at lisa@preferredcares.com, call 732-5479886, or visit njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events.

Holiday Paint Party JACKSON – The Jackson VFW #4703 Auxiliary is hosting a Personalized Holiday Paint Party on Sunday, November 5. This party will include lunch, dessert, beverages, paint supplies and instructions on how to paint a personalized snowman picture. Cost

is $40 and all proceeds will benefit area Veterans and their families. Please contact Kathy at 732-674-5175 or via email at KathyC778@aol.com to reserve your spot today. This would make a great gift for newlyweds, other family members, or just for you!

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JACKSON – On or about Monday, October 16, Thompson Bridge Road will be closed to through traffic due to construction to replace the bridge.

The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is expected to last up to 6 months.

Local residents will be able to get to Ross Lane from West Veterans Highway and up to Sunnybrook Road from the Cassville Road side.

Drivers are asked to follow posted detours.

The Jesse Walker Show: Dessert Party Murder Mystery

JACKSON – On October 31 at 4 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will be hosting The Jesse Walker Show: Dessert Party Murder Mystery. Look for clues, question suspects, determine their motive and nab the culprit.

You will be a part of this fun and exciting interactive mystery and figure out whodunit.

You never know who the murderer could be. Adults.

Registration required. Spots are limited! To register, call 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News”.

Backyard Forestry In 90 Minutes

JACKSON – Forest Resource Education Center holds its “Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes” the second Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m.

Backyard Forestry is sponsored by NJ Forest Service, New Jersey Forestry Association, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

The center is located at 495 Don Connor Blvd.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Employees of Bartley Healthcare teamed up on Saturday, September 23 to take part in the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s in Point Pleasant Beach, an effort aligned with Bartley’s ongoing support and fundraising for Alzheimer’s New Jersey.

The team at Bartley Healthcare takes part in the walk every year to show its support for residents and their families, as well as its dedicated staff of caregivers.

“Events that raise funds and call attention to Alzheimer’s disease are one of the ways we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families,” said Laura Hoey, COO of Bartley Healthcare, and one of the team members at the Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s in Point Pleasant Beach.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a term used to describe memory loss and other intellectual disabilities that are serious enough to interfere with a person’s daily life. Alzheimer’s disease, which makes up 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning

that dementia systems associated with the disease get gradually worse over the course of several years. Memory loss is mild at first, but in late stages of the disease, affected individuals lose the ability to hold a conversation and respond to their environment. Alzheimer’s sufferers typically live an average of eight years after experiencing noticeable symptoms, but survival can span from four to 20 years depending on their age and other health issues.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, help is available by contacting the Alzheimer’s New Jersey helpline at 888-2806055. They can provide reliable information, education, referrals and support.

Find out more about Bartley Healthcare’s memory care and dementia services by calling 732-370-4700.

Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealthcare.com.

How to Understand & Improve Your Credit Score & Become a Home Owner

JACKSON – On October 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host Robert LaPlante “How to Understand and Improve your Credit Score and Become a Home Owner”. This program will discuss and teach in detail the steps a borrower goes

thru in the home buying process. Adults.

Registration is required.

Registration required. Spots are limited!

To register, call 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News.”

Senior Center Transportation Available

JACKSON – Bus services are available to the Jackson Township Senior Center and to shopping locations. A minimum of one busi-

ness day is required to secure a seat.

Call 732-928-2313. After hours, leave a message.

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller A rally was held in front of Toms River Township Hall by students opposing the ending of the DACA program which protects undocumented immigrants brought here as children by their parents from deportation.

By Bob Vosseller

TOMS RIVER – Around 30 Toms River high school students gathered with signs, artwork and strong words during the evening of Sept. 22 on the side entrance of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

They came out to support those who will be impacted by the cancellation of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program. The rally, organized by Zachary Dougherty, the president of the Toms River High School Democrats, was designed “to show that America supports its Dreamers,” Dougherty said.

The students spoke about their opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era DACA program in six months. The president has asked Congress to consider a replacement for the program, which protects undocumented immigrants brought here as children by their parents from deportation.

Dougherty said that “after the shakeup to our previous immigration policies a few of my friends and I were getting pizza after school, and we started to talk about DACA and how our friends are affected, what representatives to call, and we started to plan how we could make a difference.

“The school club I founded is the North Democratic Club which has 40 members. We used our structural support to help spread the word within the three Toms River schools. Social media/call/text/email and just people to people to get as many kids involved. We also reached out to local activist groups, politically active groups, candidates, and elected officials,” Dougherty said.

Dougherty said the event was 100 percent student organized and that it included students making signs, artwork, writing poetry and that all the speakers were students.

“Our goal is to show that regardless of what goes on in the federal level or the state, our Dreamers, supported by DACA, are our friends, peers, classmates, teammates and we will stand up for each other in our schools,” Dougherty said. He added that “children are not just an item for a political agenda, that illegal children shouldn’t be treated in any negative light, and ultimately to express that even on the smallest scale in Toms River Schools, there are students who will stand shoulder to shoulder with our Dreamers.”

Bernie Garcia, a 16-year-old junior at Toms River High School North and a Mexican American who spoke during the rally, told his story. “My parents came here to escape poverty. We escaped poverty but faced racism. We need change and we need it now.”

“These children were brought here illegally but they are kids that are chasing the American dream and to take their status away from them would be a disgusting thing to do,” Toms River High School North junior Edgar Lemus Rivera said. He said the

issue has touched him personally as his cousin is part of the DACA program.

Evelyn Nazzario, 18, a senior at Toms River High School North, also serves as the school’s student council president. “I look at the news and I wonder is anything progressing? When I see things like this today, I see hope. If we are united we stand a chance to change. No one should live with a fear to live here.

Dreamers deserve a chance too.”

Nancy Ciasulli and her husband Mario came out for the event. The Toms River couple arrived a short time before the rally began and supported the speakers’ message.

“I think it is wonderful that they are here doing this,” Nancy Ciasulli said. Her husband added, “We’re all dreamers. We all come from other lands.”

Another attendee was Lynn Gulczynski, Toms River. “I heard about this from the local chapter of NOW (National Organization of Women). My grandchildren are going to college and some of these kids (the Dreamers) have the extra burden of worrying from day to day of what will happen to them. It is awful.”

Ryan Young, co-president of the Ocean County Young Democrats and 9th District assembly candidate said Zachary had picked up a new title today.

“He is now the vice president of our high school outreach program. It is great to see these students so engaged at such a young age. They have become engaged a lot earlier than some of us.”

Emma Mommano, Brick, came out with her young daughter to support the rally’s message. She is a Democratic candidate for Senate in the 10th Legislative District. She said the decision to end DACA should be reconsidered as such decisions “should be made with compassion. We can find a path for undocumented people to be part of our country, especially New Jersey, which is third to Texas and California in having undocumented workers.”

Local representative Congressman Tom MacArthur’s office provided the following statement regarding the rally, “Congressman MacArthur has previously expressed his support for the DACA program and voted against repealing it during his first term in Congress. He believes we need to fix our nation’s immigration system but starting this process by hurting the most innocent and vulnerable population would be wrong and misguided.”

“Immigration will always be the hottest topic in the country,” Dougherty said. We are a nation of immigrants. If our students don’t feel safe in school something is wrong. We don’t want to be talked about and not have a say in it. This kind of rally can happen all over New Jersey. We can’t take a back seat. This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. This is about kids. We can, and we will, make a difference in our community.”

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We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape. A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1.

The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at

processing speech information.

This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect. 2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment. 3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Magnesium participates as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in your body which comes as a surprise to people who think that FDA-approved medications hold a clinical edge over nutrients. Medications tend to steal the show, but I can’t name one drug that functions in 300 metabolic processes in your body. Not one!

Even the National Institutes of Health says magnesium is necessary to help maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep your heart rhythm steady, support a healthy immune and bronchial system and keep your bones strong so your hip doesn’t give out.

According to a survey by the U.S. government 75 percent of American adults have a magnesium-deficient diet. That’s three out of four of you. It’s getting worse due to the massive coffee consumption because compounds in coffee are ‘drug muggers’ of magnesium. Human deficiencies occur more often because the soil is very deficient in magnesium, so the salad that grows in the soil isn’t soaking up as much mag as it used to back in the day! When you eat it, it’s not as nutritious.

Magnesium levels impact one hugely important organ in your body, your heart! Everyone is so afraid of a heart attack and yet, I bet you don’t know that a low level of magnesium is associated with an increased level of C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is a marker for type of inflammation and it’s a silent killer.

High CRP levels are associated with heart disease.

Has anyone ever tested your RBC magnesium levels if you have asthma? The reason I ask is because low magnesium levels have long been associated with several adverse, dangerous lung conditions. Even a recent study confirmed how low levels of magnesium and vitamin D are associated with an increased incidence of severe breathing difficulties!

Sadly, most patients are put on inhalers for their entire lifetime, without ever getting tested to see if low mag is contributing.

A low magnesium level can damage your brain and mood. In my book, Headache Free, I provided research to show how magnesium can reduce headache frequency, while improving mood and restorative sleep. No surprise there… magnesium is needed to create dopamine, serotonin and other happy brain chemicals. But a very common mistake is taking the wrong form. You will need the kind of magnesium that actually gets into your brain, like the “threonate” form, as opposed to the laxative form of magnesium like “citrate” which slides through your colon.

I have much more to share with you about magnesium’s role in women’s health, bone integrity and cardiovascular disease so I’m inviting you to my website (suzycohen.com) to sign up for my newsletter. When you do that, I’ll email the longer version of this article. You do need to read it because three out of four American’s are magnesium deficient, so if it’s not you, then three of your relatives are deficient and that means their heart and brain are at risk.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Continued From Page 1 member of the board thanked the educators for their work in developing the curriculum, which integrates STEM learning and has an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math.

Social Studies teacher Tim Harrison headed the curriculum team for Social Studies, including fellow educators Aju Mathews

and April Brucculeri.

“This is different from how we used to learn science and social studies which used to involve a student carrying around a lot of memory work. With this we are moving away from memorization and more toward doing, exploring and discovering,” Harrison said.

He called the approach “constructionism.

Students learn better when challenged with a real-life problem and which they can

connect to their lives. They will be facing a work force that is different than ours and they will need to know how to process and solve problems.”

The project and problem-based learning approach of the new curriculum will include daily 20 minute exercises where students will work in groups of two or three and have access to resources to learn about a particular topic. They will create mini-projects according to Harrison.

Synopsis of the Annual Audit Report of the Board of Fire Commissioners, District No. 2, Township of Jackson, Statements of Net Position December 31, 2016, as required by NJSA 40A: 5A-16.

Statement of Net Assets

2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $2,172,266 Accounts Receivable $502,275 Prepaid expenses $69,588 Capital assets, net $1,218,476 Total Assets $4,772,416 Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Outflows - PERS $96,937 Deferred Outflows - PFRS $693,826 Total Deferred Outflows of Resources $790,763 Total Assets and Deferred Outflows of Resources $5,285,863 Liabilities Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $254,390 Capital lease oblilgation payable $430,230 Due to fire company $12,838 Net pension liability - PERS $299,477 Net pension liability - PFRS $1,777,272 Total Liabilities $2,774,207 Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred Inflows - PERS $140,066 Deferred Inflows - PFRS $11,650 Deferred Inflows - other $128,250 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources $279,966 Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows of Resources $3,054,173 Net Position Net Position Invested in capital assets, net of related debt $1,598,057 Restricted for capital projects $593,670 Unrestricted $317,279 Total Net Position $2,509,006 Statement of Activities

Expenses Personnel services Material and services Debt service - interest Capital outlays Depreciation Total Program Expenses

$1,190,575 $529,628 $23,209 $4,181 $262,336 $2,009,929

Program Revenues Charges for services Net Program Expenses

$122,031 $1,887,898

General Revenues Amount raised by taxation Interest income Other income Total General Revenues

$1,479,875 $3,639 $31,149 $1,514,663

Increase (Decrease) In Net Position Net Position - Beginning of Year Transfer from Jackson Fire District No. 1 Net Position - Beginning of Year, As Restated Net Position - End of Year

($373,235) $2,060,163 $822,078 $2,882,241 $2,509,006

2016

Comments and Recommendations: None The above synopsis was prepared from the financial statements with independent auditor’s report of the Board of Fire Commissioners District No. 2, Township of Jackson for the year ended December 31, 2016. The financial statements with independent auditor’s report, submitted by Mohel Elliot Bauer & Gass, Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the clerk’s office, Township of Jackson, and may be inspected by any interested person.

Science teacher Tina Topoleski served as lead for the Science Curriculum team. She said the reason the curriculum of science was redesigned involved meeting the state’s Next Generation science standards but she said the district’s plan went beyond that concept.

She said the science curriculum involves “not just content but big concepts. We looked at new products by leading publishers and we did everything from scratch with input from various teachers.”

Topoleski also said that students would be using the same composition notebooks for several years. “They will use them each year and it will have all their observations, problem solving and writing.”

Shawn Levinson, the co-team leader of the Science Curriculum team said, “The students will be looking at world problems and looking to find creative and innovative ways to solve those problems. We’ll be designing a challenge and an open end to a problem in the real world such as water wind erosion such as what we saw during Superstorm Sandy.”

He showed a video produced and hosted by the district’s high school students which gave an overview of what happened during Superstorm Sandy in the area of damage and erosion. Levinson said the videos were made at the close of last year and were aimed at students of different grade levels.

Science teachers David Kasyan and Melissa Gallagher were also part of the science curriculum team.

Genco noted that the district’s visual media academy would be focusing many of its projects towards supporting the new curriculum. “This leads itself to their projects.”

Robert Rotante, the district’s director of STEM said during the meeting that “this type of integration of subjects by the students is exactly what is called for.”

Assistant Superintendent Daniel Baginski called the planned curriculums “ambitious and we feel they will be highly well received by students.”

Board President Scott Sargent Board, vice president Vicki Grasso and board members Thomas Colucci and John Burnetsky thanked all the curriculum team members for their work.

“I was very impressed with the science and social studies presentation. It is very exciting to see this process come alive,” Board member Sharon Dey said.

Board member Michael Walsh added that “this definitely rings true to what STEM is about. Tonight’s presentation was really fantastic. Jackson High School TV bringing their work into the classroom will be a good learning experience for them as well.”

In other news, Genco and board members noted a smooth start to the new school year which started right after Labor Day. “The district is in good shape with transportation despite some road projects that created a challenge and our sports teams are up and running and are off to a good start. Back to school nights are already being held.”

“This was a smooth opening of our schools. Some years we get a lot of calls and e-mails but not this year,” Board member Michael Hanlon said.

Grasso said the recent “back to school night at McAuliffe School was jammed.”

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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

2017 SEASONAL INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES

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• All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The “regular” & “intradermal” flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics protect you against four different flu viruses (strains) • Three (3) Choices of Flu vaccine are available: 1. “Regular” dose injection in the muscle for all people 6 months of age and older • 2. “High-dose” injection in the muscle for people 65 years of age and older 3. “Intra-dermal” injection into the skin for people 18-64 years of age

BARNEGAT

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10/5/17 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street 10/25/17 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brighton at Barnegat – Clubhouse 35 Brighton Road*

10/7/17 Saturday 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM New Life Christian Center 211 East 4th St.* 11/8/17 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave.

BEACHWOOD

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10/27/17 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beachwood Community Center – 147 Compass Ave*

BERKELEY

10/11/17 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkeley Library – 30 Station Road

BERKELEY-TR ADDRESS

10/11/17 Wednesday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Holiday City West – Clubhouse 45 Cabrillo Blvd.

10/17/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City South – Clubhouse South 139 Santiago Dr.

BRICK

10/10/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.

JACKSON

10/18/17 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd.

LACEY

10/5/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X 300 Lacey Road*

ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. SEE SITES DESIGNATED FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING SERVICES. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.

(732) 341-9700 or (800) 342-9738 Ext. 7604 TTY (732) 831-6489

10/26/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue

LITTLE EGG HARBOR

11/15/17 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Library. – 290 Mathistown Rd.

MANCHESTER

10/13/17 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Whiting United Methodist Church – 55 Lacey Rd.* 10/25/17 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cedar Glen West – Recreation Hall – Robin Lane 10/31/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Homes – Recreation Hall 1848 Ridgeway Road*

OCEAN GATE

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11/1/17 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southern Ocean Resource Center 179 S Main Street (Route 9)*

TOMS RIVER

10/5/17 Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Shenandoah Commons 2405 Mount Hood Lane 10/12/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toms River Senior Center 652 Garfield Avenue 10/18/17 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toms River Library – Green Room 101 Washington Street 10/19/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)*

1201 Hooper Avenue 11/9/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saint Justin’s Church 975 Fischer Blvd.

11/16/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)*

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10/27/17 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Ocean Gate Municipal Bldg. – 801 Ocean Gate Ave*

TUCKERTON

POINT PLEASANT

10/24/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport – Hunting Shanty 120 W Main Street

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

10/20/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township – Community Center 239 11th Street

10/19/17 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Senior Beehive at Saint Martha’s Church 3800 Herbertsville Road 10/16/17 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 614 Laurel Ave.* 10/31/17 Tuesday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Library 710 McLean Ave

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Joseph H. Vicari, Director Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • John P. Kelly

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN Christopher J. Dasti • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison

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Jackson Branch Library October Technology Classes JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is offering the following workshops for adults.

“Top Notch Resumes I: The Basics.”

October 4, at 2 p.m. get some great resume-writing tips to help you present your best resume to potential employers! This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

“Microsoft Excel Basics.” October 5, at 2 p.m. Learn how to get started using this powerful spreadsheet tool.

Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Microsoft Word Basics.” October 10, at 2 p.m. Learn how to use MS Word to create and format a document. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills.

“NJ Career Connections: Navigating the Path to Employment.” October 17, at 10 a.m. Join us for a hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website. This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

“Microsoft Excel Formulas.” October 18, at 10 a.m. Our advanced MS Excel class. Learn how to calculate average,

weig ht e d ave r age, V LO OKU P a nd more. Participants must have some experience using Excel.

“Spotlight On: Windows 10.” October 24, at 10 a.m. We’ll help you become comfortable using the features of this operating system. You may bring your own laptop to use during the presentation. This class will be held in the library’s meeting room on the first f loor.

“Learn Something New: Free Online Courses Offered by the Ocean County Library.”

October 27, at 10 a.m.. Your kids are back in school; shouldn’t you be? This class will introduce you to Universal Class and Lynda.com, two of OCL’s best services! Participants should have some experience searching the Internet.

Please bring your library card.

“Top Notch Resumes II: Advanced.”

October 30, at 2 p.m. Get MORE great resume-writing tips to help you present your best resume to potential employers! This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

Registration is required for each class.

To sign up, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. The Jackson Branch Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Save The Date: Jackson Day 2017

JACKSON – The Jackson Chamber of Commerce announced that Jackson Day will be on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, 260 Kierych Memorial Drive.

The celebration features vendor trick-ortreating, fi reworks, rides, touch-a-truck, craft fair, flea market and games. A DJ will play in between concerts and during the fireworks. There will also be a separate area for children’s entertainment.

A schedule of the day’s musical entertainment is as follows: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. – Sensational Soul Cruisers is an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to classic performers from Otis

Redding and the Drifters to Barry White and the Commodores.

3 to 4 p.m. – Rockers Live is a dynamic tribute show with sound-a-like and look-alike entertainers doing Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Bon Jovi.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – The Capris are a popular doo-wop recording group that will perform hit songs such as “There’s a Moon Out Tonight” and “Morse Code of Love.”

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. – Emil Stucchio & The Classics will perform hit songs such as “P.S. I Love You and “You’ll Never Know.”

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The Beauty Of This Pageant: It’s A Scholarship Program

By Sara Grillo Maybe you remember the scene from the movie Miss Congeniality where Candice Bergen, who plays the Miss United States pageant director, tells the cop that it’s not a beauty pageant, “It’s a scholarship program.” Well, it is.

Until two years ago, Ocean County was not represented in either the Miss New Jersey pageant held in Ocean City for nearly three decades, or the Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen pageant, which started up about 10 years ago.

Directors Geralyn and Chuck Watson have the sinking feeling that people don’t know the pageant has come back to the county, and that young women and teens have no idea how much money could be up for grabs to help finance their college education or pay off their student loans.

For the past two years, the competition has been an open one, meaning girls from anywhere in the state were allowed to compete. This year, the hope is to crown a Miss Ocean County from within the state’s sixth most populous county.

At a time when it’s estimated that nearly 44 million Americans owe over $1.45 trillion in student loan debt, the word scholarship goes a long way.

Through support from the local Ocean County community, the Watsons hope to be able to give away more money to contestants. The county pageant is also a window to the larger Miss New Jersey and Miss America competitions, which have more established sponsorships.

Last year alone, the Miss America Organization said it gave away millions in cash, scholarship assistance and tuition waivers. Although it began with a group of Atlantic City businessmen as a way to prolong the summer tourism season, the nonprofit has grown to become one of the nation’s leading advocates for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship support to young women in the country.

“It’s not the pageant of yesterday,” said Geralyn Watson, who goes by Geri.

Bright Women, Bright Futures North Dakota’s Cara Mund was crowned as Miss America 2018 in this year’s competition on September 9. Yes, there were gowns, swimsuits even. But Mund is also an Honors Graduate from Brown University and plans to enter law school when her year-long campaigning as Miss America and for Children’s Miracle Network is up.

She even hopes to become the first woman-elected governor of North Dakota.

The current Miss Ocean County, Olivia Suarez, is also a scholar. She graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania with a degree focused in business management and hospitality and now works at Harrah’s Philadelphia, where she began as an intern three years ago. She now manages a restaurant and a Starbucks, and also juggles some part-time work in graphic design and makes promotional videos for artists who come to town, such as Iggy Azalea. She loves her job, of course, and can still see her old college stomping grounds from the Harrah’s parking deck.

Olivia has been volunteering since the age of 4 and said she got involved with Miss America because she wanted to volunteer, not because she wanted to be in a pageant. She was the first girl in New Jersey to take her volunteering platform

international by traveling to Honduras to work with underprivileged youth – working on projects to build a library, water well and kitchen so kids there could have clean food and drinking water.

“It’s sad to see,” she said, adding that many people who live there are malnourished and have very different sanitation standards than we do.

She also started a birthday book program there, which she said was the platform of former Miss New Jersey Cara McCollum, who tragically passed away after a car accident last year. Since the children in Honduras don’t have exact birthdays, or much of anything to call their own, they would just pick a month they wanted to celebrate, then hold a fiesta and get to open a book.

Taking The Stage So what are pageants really like? There are a lot less rules than you think, at least at the county level. Besides age, that is. For Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen, it’s 13 to 17 years without being a graduating senior. For Miss Ocean County, it’s 17 to 24 years without turning the age of 25 before December 31, 2018.

Olivia’s evening gown, which was a one-shouldered vision in white, came from her own creative mind. She likes designing, so she often creates the designs for her dresses.

“You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to get a gown and it shouldn’t be financially hard on a family,” said Suarez.

Geri and Olivia said it’s nice to see girls come out of their shells during the pageant process as they figure out what’s working and what’s not working, and tweak things like changing their outfit, or deciding to get healthier. Fortunately, the claws do not come out, as girls help each other and work with each other behind the scenes, especially during the teen pageant, which is more about mentoring and getting girls ready for college.

Olivia said it really is a sisterhood. She has competed in the Miss New Jersey pageant four times so far, and keeps in touch with girls at both the county and state level.

Although she will be aging out of this year’s Miss Ocean County competition, local teens and young women are invited to take the stage at the Surflight Theatre on Long Beach Island, which was generously offered as a venue for the November 5 Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen pageant and December 3 Miss Ocean County pageant.

Through working with the American Legion, the first-ever Miss Veterans Day and Miss Veterans Day’s Outstanding Teen pageants will also be held. Those two competitions will still be open to girls and young women outside of Ocean County.

Orientations will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Starlight Dance Studio in Manahawkin on Sunday, October 15 for Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen and Miss Veteran’s Day Outstanding Teen, and on Sunday, November 12 for Miss Ocean County and Miss Veteran’s Day. To become a contestant, please contact 732-9980052 or missoceancounty@gmail.com or PO Box 283, Forked River, NJ 08731.

Local businesses should also reach out for information on how their financial assistance can help provide scholarships, or in regards to purchasing advertising in the pageant program book.

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Three New Vikings Lead OCC Teams

By Chris Christopher

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It’s an often used saying.

“You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.”

At Ocean County College, the motto could be, “You can’t tell the coaches without a scorecard.”

There are three new coaches, including one who leads two teams.

The Vikings’ head women’s soccer coach is Jennifer Ritter.

Coaching their men’s and women’s cross country team is former Barnegat High School, OCC and Monmouth University standout Jen Nelson.

At the helm of the men’s basketball team is Patrick Boylan, a Brick Township native.

Ritter Returns To College Coaching Ritter, an assistant women’s soccer coach at Lafayette College in 2000 and 2001, is happy to return to the college level.

“I feel like I am whole again,” she said.

“I missed coaching at the college level.

This job opened up and I can still teach and coach (Ritter teaches health and physical education at Point Pleasant Borough High School). I really wanted to get back into college coaching again. I really enjoyed my first experience. I am confident I can do this. I have made a real good decision.”

Ritter finds recruiting more relaxed at OCC than it was at Lafayette.

“It is different,” she said. “At Lafayette, it was a little more intense because it is an NCAA Division I program. I had to constantly travel, see the players and go to tournaments. Here, it is more word of mouth. I have been reaching out to the area’s high school coaches. I want to build an atmosphere where this is a comfortable place to play.

“I want players who genuinely love to play soccer. Soccer is a passion of mine. I am looking for players who are passionate and are willing to work hard.”

The team’s captains are Leena Keghlian, a sophomore midfielder from Toms River East; sophomore defender Allison Krebs, a Brick Township graduate, and Brielle Morella, a sophomore midfielder who resides in the Whiting section of Manchester Township and played at Delsea Regional.

Ritter chose each captain.

Keghlian banged home two goals in a win over Nassau County Community College.

“She is a natural born leader on the field,” Ritter said. “She takes control of the game and makes some really good plays happen.

She makes something out of nothing. She is very good at creating scoring opportunities. She has a good way of carrying the ball and taking the chance when she sees an opportunity. She always wants the ball at her feet.”

Krebs leads the defense.

“She is the silent leader,” Ritter said.

“She does not have to say much. She outworks everyone. A lot of her teammates want to be like her. She wants to try new things. She has a great way of listening, taking things in and adapting.”

Morella played Division II soccer at Davis and Elkins in West Virginia as a freshman before becoming a member of the United States Navy for two years.

“She constantly talks,” Ritter said. “She

constantly directs and she is like having a coach on the field. She sees things happening and anticipates things happening.

She is a Godsend. She works and works and works. She plays in the middle and is involved in every single play.”

Other players on the team are freshman keeper Fiona Borrelli (East), freshman midfielder Emily Molitor (Central Regional), sophomore midfielder Rosa Maria Galindo-Avila (Lakewood), sophomore midfielder Crystal Caruso (Toms River South), sophomore forward Lexi Urban (Southern Regional), freshman defender Kristyn Adams (Island Heights, Bordentown Regional), freshman midfielder Crystal Guthrie (East), sophomore forward Danielle Harter (Point Pleasant Borough), freshman midfielder Alexis Novotny (Jackson Liberty), sophomore forward Maria Rojas (Jackson Memorial), sophomore midfielder Robin Fiorentino (Point Pleasant Boro), freshman defender Genna Palumbo (Berkeley Township, Woodbridge), sophomore defender Allison Oberg (Toms River, Cherokee), freshman midfielder Jenna Andujar (Point Pleasant Borough) and freshman defender Alexandria Brow (Brick Township).

“I would like all of our players to be big scorers,” said Ritter, assisted by former Georgian Court University player Tori Capestro. “It’s just a matter of them coming into their own and believing in themselves. I want to see us build the ball out of the back and play the ball wide.

I am teaching our players how to move without the ball. We want to play possession soccer for most of the time as opposed to driving the ball down the field and running after it.”

Ritter is a graduate of Wayne Valley where she was an all-state player. She starred at East Stroudsburg University, setting school career records for points and assists. She helped ESU win its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title in program history.

She is a two-time inductee in the ESU Hall of Fame in 2008 and 2012.

Ritter studied for one semester in Leeds of the United Kingdom where she played on a women’s football team. She coached Point Pleasant Borough to an NJSIAA sectional title. She coaches an under-12 travel team in the Brick Township Soccer Club.

Nelson Features Impressive Background Nelson brings a well-rounded background to the Vikings. If she can impart at least some of her knowledge to her teams, watch out.

A member of Barnegat High School’s first graduating class, she competed in soccer and indoor and outdoor track for the Bengals.

She attended OCC for two years in the New Jersey Stars program and was a member of the Vikings’ 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship team in women’s cross country under then-coach Ed Baynes, the former South distance standout she replaced as the Vikings’ men’s and women’s coach.

Nelson won All-America, Academic All-America and Female Athlete of the Year honors at OCC. Nelson, 27, earned a scholarship to Monmouth University where she starred in cross country and track, competing in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter runs. She (Vikings - See Page 27)

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Continued From Page 26 graduated with school records in the 5,000 and 10,000 and won numerous athletic and academic honors. She graduated in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in biology with a concentration in molecular cell physiology and dual minors in chemistry and health studies.

Nelson earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Stockton University and served as an assistant coach in cross country for the Ospreys. She was an NJSIAA track and field official for four years and directed the Shore Athletic Club’s cross country program for five seasons.

She has completed two marathons, including the Boston Marathon, and two sprint triathlons. She was inducted into the Ocean County College Hall of Fame in 2016.

“I take bits and pieces from every coach I have had,” said Nelson, a physical therapist at the Kessler Institute for Rehab in Toms River. “This is my first real coaching gig and it is awesome. I have been involved in track and field for so long and have always been an athlete. This role is something I have always wanted to do. Now, I am on the other side of the sport instead of being a competitor and it is so interesting to have that different perspective. It brings me back to what my coaches have done for me.”

Nelson puts in long hours leading the Vikings.

“Coaching is a lot more demanding than I felt it would be,” she said. “I plan all of the workouts and do the behind the scenes things like eligibility and recruiting. It’s a ton of work, but it is fun.”

Which does Nelson prefer? Coaching or competing?

“That’s a hard question,” she said with a laugh. “They are so different. It is hard to compare them. Competitive-wise, my philosophy was to always listen to what my coach said and do what the coach said. Now, I have taken on the responsibility of being the coach the athletes listen to.”

Nelson said she feels pressure to produce winning teams.

“It would be fun to come back and win the nationals as a coach,” she said. “There is a little pressure on that end. I did not get much of a chance to recruit as I was hired during the summer. I am looking for anyone who is willing to give a full effort. Entering college, I was a soccer player and did not have any experience running cross country. On a whim, I went out for cross country and did well. Coach Baynes helped me reach my full potential and I wound up going to Monmouth.

“I am not even looking for someone who has running experience. I am looking for someone who is willing to work and try their best, someone who wants to reach their full potential.”

Heading the men’s team is sophomore Noah Reilly, who sped to NJCAA Division III All-America honors last season. He’s a Toms River North graduate.

“He has a fantastic work ethic,” Nelson said. “I can tell you he put in a ton of work during the summer. That is where the battle is, getting in the miles and the base training.

A lot of kids don’t put in the work. He is ready to run fast and is so easy to coach.

I can tell he has been well coached. He knows his body and his fitness level. He knows how to race.”

Nelson also helps for contributions from freshman Kyle Sarno (Barnegat), sophomore Xavier Ramirez (Brick Township),

The Jackson Times, October 7, 2017, Page 27 sophomore Zachary Ramirez (Brick Township), freshman Grant Tokarski (Calvary Academy in Lakewood) and freshman Dylan Antonelli (Lacey).

Meanwhile, Jessica Reis is the classic example of a one-woman team - because she is the lone member of the Vikings’ women’s team. The former North cross country runner and ex-Rowan University swimmer has turned to conquering hill and dale instead of ruling the waves in the wake of a shoulder injury suffered while competing for the Profs.

“She trains with our men’s team and is pushed each day,” Nelson said. “It is hard for her, but when all is said and done, she is really going to benefit from it.”

Baynes also coached the Vikings’ men’s team to numerous successes.

“I am just excited to be coming back to where I competed,” Nelson said. “I have a ton of respect for coach Baynes and I have big shoes to fill. I am willing to take on that challenge. I am excited. I am really excited.”

Boylan Promises Excitement Boylan, a former associate head men’s coach at Montgomery County College in Pennsylvania, said his Vikings will be far from boring to watch.

“We’re recruiting an athletic type of player and we want to have a fast paced offense and defense,” he said. “We want intense players whose ultimate goal is to play at the NCAA level. We are looking for players who are hungry and dedicated, players who treat the sport like it is a business. I believe we’re building an exciting team that the fans are going to be proud of.”

Boylan, assisted by former Toms River East player James Stockton, faces a rebuilding process as the Vikings graduated three sophomore players from last year’s team, which went 19-12 overall, including 12-8 in the Garden State Athletic Conference, under coach Andy Smith, who competed for Brick Memorial. Smith is now an assistant men’s coach at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon.

Gone are guards Mike Golden, who starred at Brick Memorial, ex-Toms River North player Ted Thelemaque and former Neptune standout Corey Thomas.

Golden, who scored more than 1,000 career points for the Vikings, now plays guard as a junior for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Thomas, who paced OCC in scoring (20.9 points per game) and assists (5.1 per showing) is a junior guard at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.

Thelemaque was third on the team in scoring at 17.8 points per game, helping OCC to an 11-4 overall home record.

OCC’s returner is 6-foot-4 sophomore guard Randy Laing, an ex-South player. He averaged 4.8 points and 18.9 minutes per game as an OCC freshman, appearing in 31 games and starting 14.

“We lost our three big workhorses and it will be an adjustment for us this season,” said Boylan, a former Pennsbury High School (Pa.), Bucks County College (Pa.) and Delaware Valley University player.

“We will have either 10 or 11 freshmen so there will be a learning curve, but we are excited to get after it.

“This is a good program that is heading in the right direction. I am happy to be hack here as I have always loved the area and the shore. It made sense to me to return here basketball wise and quality of life wise as well. OCC is a good fit for me.”

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Plumsted Launches New Municipal Website

PLUMSTED – Township Mayor Jack Trotta announced recently that the Township Committee has launched a new municipal website.

When completed, the site will be useful in gathering information about community events, resources, permit applications and much more.

“This new site plumsted.org is a work in progress and has minimal information on it at this time. We anticipate the site being complete before Thanksgiving,” Trotta said.

Trotta added that “in the meantime, it has information on it regarding upcoming meetings, financial information and contact information for all of our departments.”

On the new website is a link to sign up for the township’s new email alert system. Trotta

said that on the left-hand side of this new website there is a Citizen Action Center. In this area there is a link to sign up for the new email alert system.

“Click on this and enter your email address.

This new alert system will become our official email alert system in the near future,” the mayor added.

“On behalf of the Township Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank VVL Associates and specifically Vince and Sherri Lotito for all the work they have done through the years on both our website and email alerts – especially since the time Vince was appointed to the Township Committee as all of the work from that point has been on a volunteer basis,” Trotta said.

Joint Base Commander To Speak At Ocean County ELC Meeting

TOMS RIVER – Colonel Neil Richardson, Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) and 87th Air Base Wing, will speak at a joint meeting of the Monmouth and Ocean County ELC, (Employer Legislative Committee) meeting and breakfast on Friday, October 13 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West.

Colonel Richardson provides installation support to more than 80 mission partners on JB MDL, the Defense Department’s only tri-service joint base. He is also responsible for providing mission ready expeditionary airmen and sailors to combatant commanders in support of joint and coalition operations.

Since 2009, JB MDL has served as the nation’s only tri-service joint base, made up of Air Force, Army and Navy operations. The Joint Base, with 42,000 acres of property, is the second largest employer in the State of New Jersey,

providing nearly $7 billion of positive economic impact into the region. More than 70 community leaders serve as Honorary Commanders to the base.

ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to inform the business community about important legislation, provide face-to-face opportunities with key government officials, and encourage dialogue between business and government.

The registration fee, including a buffet breakfast, is $20. RSVP to mpangelini@ preferredbehavioral.org or call 908-309-5395.

Pay at the door or mail checks, made payable to Ocean ELC, to Mary Pat Angelini, P.O. Box 517, Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC; New Jersey Natural Gas, and NorthStar Strategies, in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

Parking For Combat-Wounded Veterans Only Posted in Plumsted

PLUMSTED – Two signs are now posted at two municipal facilities that specifically reserve parking spaces for wounded combat veterans, Mayor Jack Trotta announced.

The Township installed one sign at the Municipal Building and another at the Municipal Parking Lot between

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October Events At Jackson Branch Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting the following events in the month of October.

The events are free, however advanced registration is required. Call the library at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org to register.

Coloring for Adults on Tuesday, October 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring sheets and art supply provided, along with light refreshment and relaxing music.

Evening Book Discussion on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening book discussion and share your insights from a book of your own choice.

Afternoon Book Discussion on Tuesday, October 10 at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon book and share your insights about The End of Your Life Book Club

by William Schwalbe.

October Afternoon Movie on Thursday, October 12 at 2:30 p.m. Make it a movie afternoon at the Jackson Branch Library. Watch an exciting newly released film at the library. Due to film licensing guidelines film titles cannot be released to the media. This film is rated PG-13.

Career Connection: Dress for Success

on Monday, October 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Ace that interview and learn the art of dressing for success. Presenter is OCL Training Officer Deborah Blackwell, who will share tips, techniques and places to fi nd on-a-budget attire.

Healing Medium Anysia Kiel: Author Talk & Book Signing on Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. Published author and Ocean County resident Anysia Marcell Kiel will share her experience teaching people how to clear illnesses and ailments in a non-invasive, peaceful way as she discusses her new book, “Discovering the Healer Within.” The book discussion will be followed with Q&A and book signing.

Meditation with Visualization: An Intermediate Practice on Saturday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m. Meditation Practitioner Shazia Zaman shares tips and techniques on visualizing during meditation. Comfortable clothing and socks required.

Seating is limited.

October Evening Movie on Monday, October 30 at 6 p.m. Make it a movie evening at the Jackson Branch Library.

Watch an exciting newly released film at the library. Due to film licensing guidelines film titles cannot be released to the media. This film is Rated R.

Home Decor Craft Club Seeks New Members

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WHITING – Home Decor and More is a craft club located in Crestwood Village V, 325 Schoolhouse Road, in the BC Room.

Home Decor and More meets the first and third Monday and every Tuesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and the third Tuesday are scrapbook days. If you have pictures you want to put in an album, members can show you how to preserve them for future generations. On Tuesdays its work on general crafts, some that are easy and some that are more complicated.

Many materials are supplied by the club.

On the last Tuesday of each month, a short

meeting is held and then there is extra time to finish a project, make a card or just socialize.

Membership is $5 a year and $1 each week.

This helps to offset the cost of materials, cookies and coffee, which are provided every week.

If you are new to the area, come and join the club, which is open to everyone. Projects for May include making a general card and scrapbooking.

If you would like more information, call Maureen at 732-849-5092 or 973-626-3704 and please leave a message.

Jackson Branch Library To Screen Two Autism Documentaries

JACKSON – “All About Autism,” a documentary screening and discussion program, will be held at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, October 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 2 Jackson Drive.

Watch two fascinating documentaries that depict what it is like to have autism. In “Autism: Insight from Inside,” Temple Grandin, Jonathan Chase and Steven Shore explore how autism affects their lives. In “TEDTalks: Temple Grandin – The World Needs All Kinds

of Minds,” the celebrated animal behaviorist and autism advocate discusses the ways in which her mind works differently from that of the typical person.

The films are available through the Ocean County Library database “Access Video on Demand.” A discussion will follow the screenings.

This program is open to everyone, but participants are asked to register. To sign up, call 732-928-4400, ext. 4 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

Jackson Garden Club To Meet Monthly

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JACKSON – The Jackson Green Thumb Garden Club will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Jackson Township Municipal Build-

ing, 95 West Veteran’s Highway. Meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 732-245-4293 for more information or visit tinyurl.com/jgtgclub.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 30 - October 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Put several irons into the fire. There’s no reason to limit your progress when you are capable of handling multiple tasks this week. Your creative ideas may come to the forefront but you may need someone else’s aid to make it work.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Stick with what works. Don’t waste time worrying over areas and aspects that you find difficult when you can excel by simply doing what you do well. Be aware you will be the center of attention in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speak from the heart. If you just say what you feel and don’t try to over think an issue, you’ll have no problem making a good impression in the week to come. Devote extra time to a hobby to provide a much-needed escape.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can’t have it both ways. This week both business and family may demand your attention and you’ll need to decide which has the greater priority. A close friend could be counted on to come through for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get emotionally involved. Someone’s irrational behavior may have you ready to lose your cool this week, but if you can keep your temper in check the solution should become clear. Maintain an objective view of everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A good chess player anticipates his next move. Make decisions carefully in the week ahead, keeping in mind future events could have an impact on whatever choice

you make. Create a pleasant environment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Build it to last. As this week unfolds, when you make a commitment to something your word should be as good as gold.

Avoid just telling someone what they want to hear as no one will benefit in the long run.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Conventional wisdom may not apply. You may not get to the bottom of a problem unless you come up with a creative solution. Put good ideas to work this week, as they’ll do little good stuck in your head.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share your thoughts. You may find satisfaction by expressing yourself through creative or artistic outlets this week. Others may gain insight into what makes you tick when you engage them in deep, meaningful discussions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your own spin on it. While someone else’s methods may not work for you, there may be certain aspects of their ideas that you can put to good use. Don’t be too quick to make a final judgment this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give a loved one a long leash. Give someone near and dear the space to do what they want in the week ahead. Making too many demands could result in a rebellion.

A dream may not be too far-fetched.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): March to your own beat. What works for everyone else may not work for you this week. Follow your instincts and intuition. Others may mean well, but the advice you receive could steer you in the wrong direction.

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ARC Of Ocean County Available To Help

O C E A N C O U N T Y – T h e A RC , Ocean County Chapter, advocates for and provides suppor t and empowers ch i ld r e n a nd a d u lt s w it h develop mental disabilities and their families.

The effor ts help to ensu re they are accepted and valued as citizens of our

community.

The ARC does this through vocational, recreational, family support, residential, transpor tation and primar y medical care programs. To learn more about ARC of Ocean County, call 732363-3335 ext. 115.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen When Is A Schnitzel Not A Wiener Schnitzel?

When You Make It Holstein-Style!

By Wolfgang Puck

Food lovers talk a lot about “secret menus” at their favorite restaurants (usually fast-food places) that clue people in on all sorts of special variations they order - only if they know about them. But even at fi ne restaurants, like my original Spago in Beverly Hills, there are secret items that anyone with the inside knowledge can ask for. One of the biggest secrets is the fact that, whether it happens to be on the day’s menu or not, you can get a Wiener schnitzel, the thin, crisply breaded and deep-fried veal cutlet that’s a specialty of Austria’s capital, Vienna (or Wien in my native language).

I find it interesting, though, when people refer to the dish simply as a schnitzel, because that word is too broad to refer to the Viennese favorite alone. When translated, schnitzel means “little slice.” And in meaning it’s no different from the most common English equivalent: “cutlet.”

Like cutlets, schnitzels can be made from a wide variety of meats beyond veal, including pork, chicken and turkey; in fact, growing up, my mother and grandmother usually made them for us with pork, far less expensive than veal.

The variety doesn’t end there, either. There are also so many different styles of schnitzel recipes across Austria and Germany. Depending on the restaurant and the region, you might find dishes like zigeuner (gypsy-style) schnitzel sauteed with tomatoes, peppers, and onions; Munchner (Munich-style) schnitzel lightly spread with horseradish or mustard underneath its breadcrumb coating; Jager (hunter-style) schnitzel, smaller slices sauteed and served with a woodland mushroom sauce; and so many more.

One of my favorite schnitzels, however, is a Holsteiner version. It was first created in a Berlin restaurant in the late 19th century for an important customer, German statesman Friedrich von Holstein. It appears he liked rich, piquant flavors, for his schnitzel was first lightly floured and then sauteed in both butter and oil; then, the pan drippings were transformed into a sauce with chicken stock, concentrated veal stock (for which I substitute a little barbecue sauce), lemon juice and capers; and fi nally served topped with a fried egg and garnish of anchovy fillets (which you can certainly omit if you aren’t a fan).

I know this may all seem unusual at first. But think about it and you might suddenly realize that your mouth begins to water. Mine does.

It’s a delicious combination of flavors. It’s also much easier to make than a Wiener schnitzel, requiring no deep frying. I haven’t yet added it to any secret menus in my restaurants. But you never know...

HOLSTEI N ER SCH N ITZEL W ITH FRIED EGG Serves 4 4 boneless slices veal or pork cut from the leg

or loin, each 6 to 7 ounces (185 to 215 g) 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper About 3/4 cup (185 mL) vegetable oil 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 4 large eggs 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality low-sodium store-bought chicken stock or broth 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons good-quality bottled barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons drained capers 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley 16 anchovy fillets, patted dry with paper towels, optional First, pound and flatten the meat: Place a veal or pork slice in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Close the bag loosely. With the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat to a thin, even cutlet about 1/8-inch (3-mm) thick.

Repeat with the remaining meat.

Spread the flour on a large plate. Working with one cutlet at a time, season on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of each cutlet in flour, coating completely and then tapping off excess flour.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 F (150 C). Place a rack on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter. With tongs, add a cutlet. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook the other side. Transfer to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Cook the remaining 3 cutlets the same way, using a little more oil and butter as needed.

When you’ve finished cooking the meat, fry the eggs. Heat the remaining oil and all but 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to blend. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper. When the butter foams, break each egg one at a time into a bowl and then slide it into the pan, spacing them apart. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft, 2 to 3 minutes, basting the tops of the eggs with the hot butter and oil as they cook.

Meanwhile, pour off and discard the fat from the skillet in which you cooked the cutlets. Return the skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and add the chicken stock, lemon juice and barbecue sauce, whisking to deglaze the pan deposits. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the capers and season to taste with pepper. Swirl in the parsley. Remove the skillet from the heat.

To serve, transfer the cutlets to individual serving plates. Top each with a fried egg, including some butter from the pan. Spoon the pan sauce and capers over and around each serving. Arrange the anchovies on top. 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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