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–Photos By Chris Lundy Rep. Tom MacArthur, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President speak at Bayville Fire Company.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, made a stop in Bayville on Nov. 13 to promote the tax bills that are currently moving through the House and Senate.

They spoke of general goals of the Republican tax plan in a discussion that was about an hour long. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) hosted the two at an invitation-only talk at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company.

“We need a simpler, fairer system for our country,” (Tax Code - See Page 2)

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Why Did D.C. Come To Berkeley?

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Bayville Volunteer Fire Company hosted a tax discussion

by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd), Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin, and Ivanka Trump on Nov. 13, but how did they get there? The event was invite only, but who got the invites?

A spokeswoman with MacArthur’s office said that the White House chose the location and sent out the invites.

Local and elected officials were allotted a number, and they chose who was on

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PINELANDS PROJECT TO LAST ANOTHER MONTH

By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – School officials said that Pinelands Regional High School will remain closed until they are sure that it is safe to hold classes again.

After a meeting with people overseeing the construction proj-

ects at Pinelands Regional High School, it was determined that the entire construction project would be completed after mid-December. After that, there needs to be a walk-through inspection and a fi nal air testing in the building, interim Superintendent Maryann

Banks said in a press release.

There had been several problems with the construction project underway at the high school. People were complaining of strange odors during the construction, fearing hazardous chemicals like asbestos.

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Residents Can Share Surveillance Video With Cops

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – Township police have started a voluntary registration that would allow residents’ home surveillance systems to be the eyes of the department.

The registration forms ask for the resident’s name, address, and how many days footage is saved. This information would be saved in a private database accessible only to police.

If there is an incident in a given neighborhood, police would go through the database and check to see if there are any video cameras in the area, a police spokesman said. They would then request to see the footage. That way, there could be a chance that they can get footage of a suspect. The idea for this came from a resident at a community meeting.

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Continued From Page 1 he said. It needs to go from a “highrate, high-loophole system to a low-rate, low-loophole system.”

He asked a rhetorical question to the audience, to see how many of them have lawyers working for them to find loopholes to get out of paying taxes.

MacArthur said that if a family makes less than $24,000, they won’t have to fill out a lot of forms, just one small card.

However, there is a lot of work still left to do. The plans still have a lot of criticism, from both sides of the aisle.

He took this time to speak of his support on the House version of the bill, even though it is not everything he wanted.

“If I waited to vote ‘yes’ for a perfect bill, I’d never vote,” he said.

Mnuchin said he expected both the House and Senate versions to pass. After that, the lawmakers need to hammer out the strengths and weaknesses of both bills to get a consensus.

“The code has become so complex,” Ivanka Trump said. “Simplifications ultimately

democratizes the tax code.”

How Families Will Be Affected Ivanka Trump touted the plan as one that helps middle class families, such as a move to increase the income that one can claim while still receiving a child credit.

Of note is the expansion of child tax credits and credits for non-child dependents, such as elderly family members living with you, she said.

The last time the tax code had a significant overhaul was 31 years ago, she said.

Today, there are more people in two-income households, out of necessity.

“The world is very different today, and we need a tax code that reflects that,” she said. “The credits that remain intact are the credits that help families.”

“I’m in a position that is far more fortunate than most,” Trump said. Child care is the single largest expense for half the country, geographically. “It’s not sustainable. Having more money in their pocket, parents will know how to spend it.”

The middle class would see a cut, Mnuchin said. However, those earning more than $1 million would see an in-

crease.

“We ran hundreds of examples” of people of differing income levels, “to make sure people get real tax cuts,” he said.

How Businesses Will Be Affected Mnuchin said this administration’s goal is creating growth and bringing jobs back to America. There are too many loopholes that allow corporations to keep their income offshore. The tax code would incentivize bringing this money back home.

The plan is that providing cuts to businesses, from small businesses to corporations, would work its way down to the owners growing their companies and reinvesting in them, he said. This would increase the gross domestic product and absorb the extra debt that’s in the bill.

Critics of the tax plan have noted $1.5 trillion in extra debt that the current plans would create.

MacArthur chose to ask one question from “Maryann in North Beach,” asking how the plan would affect a mom and pop shop.

Mnuchin said most small stores like that are called “pass-throughs” and there will

be “the lowest rate on pass-throughs since the 1930s.” Small businesses would be able to write off 100 percent of expenses.

“They do a lot better job with that money than the federal government,” he said.

Several in the audience agreed out loud with him.

“When you think the future is bright, you hire more people,” MacArthur added.

Local Politicians Sound Off Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato opened the event, welcoming the crowd and introducing the first speaker, Gov. Chris Christie.

“America can’t be a strong leader around the world without a strong economy at home,” Christie said.

After the event, Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo, a Republican, said he supports the tax plan.

“When you incentivize business, and increase deductions, businesses will grow, people will keep more of what they earn and they will reinvest into their homes, local economies and family future,” he said.

“I think any time a member of the First Family, along with the United States Secretary of the Treasury, and our Congressman come to the local level and address residents from Lacey Township and the surrounding area, then that is emblematic that they care about us and they want to tell us about the work that they are doing and how their decisions and input with this tax plan in particular will benefit all of us moving forward,” he said.

Before the event started, Councilman James Byrnes, a Republican, hoped his questions would be answered but they were not. He said his ward will be hit hard from the proposed tax plan.

There are a lot of people who have their second homes in the waterfront sections of his town, and they would see increases. “It will kill the boating industry, too.”

He said he was surprised that the tax plan carried with it an increase of $1.5 trillion in debt.

“There’s a huge debt we will never pay off,” he said.

Protesters At The Gate The event was by invitation only. Therefore, a majority of the audience was made up of Republican politicians, or their friends and families.

MacArthur, who has stood before angry crowds at town halls he’s held, had a different crowd here. He only read one question from an attendee.

One man tried to gain entrance, and when he was not on the list, yelled out “I want to be represented here! It’s not fair!”

Before being asked to leave, he yelled into the room “Are there any Democrats here?

Raise your hand if you’re a Democrat.”

No one answered, but there was at least one. Marianne Clemente, the head of the Barnegat Democrats, had managed to secure a seat inside. At the end of the presentation, she spoke aloud that she wanted to ask a question. No questions were allowed from the public, and so she shouted out that the tax plan doesn’t help everyone.

A few dozen protesters were outside in the (Tax Code - See Page 4)

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Soccer Star Joins ShopRite To Make Holiday Meal Donation To Fulfill

By Jennifer Peacock MONMOUTH COUNTY – The goal was to assist families in need. A local athlete made that happen Nov. 9.

Ocean County native and soccer star Christie Pearce Rampone, with her daughters Reece and Rylie, helped deliver 2,000 turkeys and 2,000 pounds of fresh produce from ShopRite to Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

“I’m really excited to be here today to help ShopRite provide good, nutritious food to our neighbors in need, and I’m thankful for partners like Fulfill food bank and the great work they do to help feed people and fight food insecurity in Ocean and Monmouth counties,” Pearce Rampone said.

ShopRite makes donations to local food banks each year, having delivered 60 tons of turkeys to food banks in six states where

the store operates. Peace Rampone’s delivery was the last stop on the delivery route for donations.

“Fighting hunger in the community is at the heart of ShopRite’s charitable giving, and ShopRite’s annual donation of 60 tons of turkeys to food banks means that thousands of families in need will have the opportunity to sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Christine Magyarits, ShopRite’s Community Relations Manager, said.

Rampone, a four-time Olympian and gold medalist, served as captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, the longest serving from 2008-2015. She is the only member to be part of two Women’s World Cup Championship teams in 1999 and 2015. She’s also a four-time Olympian and gold medalist.

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thur to vote against the tax bill.

“More than 1 in 4 New Jersey residents would face a tax hike while the wealthiest catch the biggest break once the plan is fully implemented,” their literature stated.

Among the issues is SALT: the House’s plan to eliminate the ability to deduct state and local income taxes and sales taxes. (The all-Republican Ocean County

Continued From Page 2 soggy weather holding signs. They were mostly from the New Jersey Organizing Project, an advocacy group that started after Superstorm Sandy to address issues there but have since branched out to other missions. They held signs asking MacAr-

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Freeholders have also said they don’t want this eliminated.)

Another issue is that the House version of the bill eliminates the deduction for people who spend more than 10 percent of their income on health expenses. They were also protesting the removal of the House’s student loan deduction, the deduction on losses from disasters, and the deduction

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for teachers buying supplies out of pocket.

There was another protester standing in the parking lot handing out documents from the LaRouche Political Action Committee attacking F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller, showing a picture of Mueller side by side with the burning Twin Towers after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and urging people to go online to fi nd out more.

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Continued From Page 1 the guest list.

MacArthur referred to towns like Berkeley as “the heart and soul of this great state.”

At one point, when discussing how many senior citizens are in his district, he said the crowd was “a pretty good picture of what our district is all about.”

Gov. Chris Christie also said that this was the “heart of New Jersey...where people come to work and raise families.”

Antonio Nieves, president of the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company, said the Mayor’s

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Continued From Page 1 As a result, school was closed. The air quality tests came back showing that the air was within safe ranges. After school re-opened, a nail fell from the high school ceiling while school was in session. After that, the high school was closed and the middle school was switched to split sessions to accommodate all students.

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Continued From Page 1 According to the registration form: “Sharing video footage with the Barnegat Police Department is entirely voluntary with each and every incident. Registering

office contacted him to see if the hall was available. “After that, everything fell into place.”

The company was very excited to host these players on the national and international stages, he said.

The Bayville Fire Company flag was part of the backdrop behind the guest speakers, in full view of the cameras that would broadcast that image worldwide.

Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department had their bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling the building, and were supporting efforts headed by Berkeley’s Chief Karin DiMichele.

Banks said she and some Board of Education members met on Nov. 8 with Mike Kobithen Roofing, Tremco Roofing, architect Brooks Garrison, and project manager Chuck Romanoli from New Road Construction. They used that meeting to come up with a time table for the completion of the entire project, which looks to be after mid-December.

“Air testing continues and all samples continue to be acceptable,” Banks said in the press release.

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Interested parties can download a form at barnegatpolice.com, and send it to Burke416@Barnegat.net.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Tax Discussion Wasn’t Discussed With Public There was a tax discussion held in Berkeley Township on Nov. 13, between Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd), Secretary of the Treasury St eve M nuch i n , a nd Ivanka Trump.

The event was a great oppor tunity for local residents to hear more about the thought processes behind the GOP’s tax plan. However, they really didn’t hear our thought processes.

As guests filed into the building, they were asked to fill out a card if they had any questions. However, only one question from the public was asked, about how the tax plan would affect small businesses.

This is a great question, but there were probably a lot more great ques-

t ion s t hat d id n’t get asked.

T h is was a mostly Republican crowd. It w a s n’t l i ke M a cA rthur’s town hall a few months ago where the public ripped into him. In Berkeley, there were local mayors and elected officials in the f ront rows, and they had questions, too. And t he que st ion s wou ld have been asked in a respectable way. The crowd, who had arrived as early as 8:30 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. hour-long event, did not have a chance to really express themselves. They really deserved to have had their voices heard.

The discussion should have gone two ways.

Otherwise, it’s a lecture.

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Letters To The Editor Support Needed For The Capital To The Coast Trail

Fifteen years ago an idea was born to create a multipurpose trail that would traverse the state from the beautiful beachfront of Manasquan to Trenton, our state capital. The first section of the proposed trail would go through Manasquan, Wall Township, Howell Township, Jackson Township, Freehold Township, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold. This concept was presented to the mayors of the communities, the Monmouth County Freeholders, planning board members, town administrators and other interested parties. After much discussion, the 46 members at the original meeting all agreed that this concept was worth investigation.

The goal established at this meeting was to create a recreational greenway to link our towns to existing open spaces and parkland in partnership with State, County and local governments, conservation and community groups. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Monmouth County Parks Commission, the Monmouth County Planning Board and the communities the trail would go through passed resolutions in support of the trail.

The trail starts on the beautiful Manasquan oceanfront beach and moves on to Wall Township by Orchard Park, with a bypass to the Municipal Complex and

sports complex at Wall.

The bike, walk, orEditor jog through to have higher medical bills Letters To The trail continues on through untouched wilderness. From even after coverage of some Allenwood, by the State owned Spring Meadow Golf Course, into Allaire State Park, which is one of the most beautiful historic state parks with historic Allaire Village. The trail continues on to Howell Township passing the athletic complex in Howell through heavily forested lands leading to the Manasquan Reservoir. The Reservoir contains woods and wetlands, a five-mile multipurpose trail around the Reservoir, fishing and boating areas, a visitor’s center and an Environmental Center. This multiple purpose trail, which is part of the Capital to the Coast Trail, accommodates thousands of bikers, joggers, walkers and equestrians every year.

The trail then moves on to Freehold Township where it passes through Turkey Swamp Park, a County park.

Here you will find boating activities and the Turkey Swamp Park Family Campground. From there the trail heads to Millstone where one will pass through beautiful farmlands. A future spur is in the planning stages to the Monmouth Battlegrounds Park. The trail then moves on to Perrineville Lake Park where one can enjoy the beautiful lake and countryside. From Perrineville Lake Park the trail moves on to the historic town of Roosevelt where you may visit the Roosevelt’s Little White House, a State Historic site built in 1932. Onward to the 6,300Assunpink Water Management Area where you may

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there you will bike on to the Assunpink State Wildlife Management Area.

This trail will then go into Mercer County and on to Trenton, our State Capital.

This trail, when completed, will be the second longest multiple purpose trail in the state of New Jersey. The trail will go through seven Monmouth County municipalities, many community parks, three county parks, one state park and two state wildlife management areas.

The planned route will have approximately 85 percent off-road trails in Monmouth County. Since the conception of the trail, seven communities in Monmouth and Mercer Counties have received over $3.5 million for the construction of this trail.

During the fifteen years since the concept of a multipurpose trail was born, we have gone through normal procedures to obtain financial support for the trail either through direct financial support or to receive funding through grants for construction of the trail.

H o w e v e r, w e w e r e n o t successful. Therefore, we are asking the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for financial support and to apply for state and federal grants to complete the trail.

When the trail is completed, it will be the most beautiful multipurpose trail in New Jersey. It will be a quality-of-life amenity that is meaningful for all ages.

It will provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreational benefits to our citizens and to our cities and towns for many generations to come.

Fred E. Lockenmeyer, Facilitator Friends of the Capital to the Coast Trail Manasquan

Why Do I Vote Republican?

I am wondering why I vote for Republicans for Congress.

I have been retired for 30 years and I do itemize my deductions on my 1040. Now I and all seniors that itemize stand to lose the state, local and now medical deductions.

We seniors are more likely

by Medicare.

Now this is the main reason for my tirade. Why doesn’t congress reduce the increased taxation on our Social Security benefits? Former Democrat Senator Bradley’s vote increased that tax from 35 percent to 85 percent and after his term was over he left New Jersey, because even he could not afford the taxes to live here?

Did you seniors forget that little item?

I contacted Congressman MacArthur and his office listened to my lament, but on the other hand Congressman Chris Smith, also Republican, did not want to listen because I was not in his legislative district.

So much for taxation with representation!

Bill McPhail Toms River

A Letter For Congressman MacArthur I am contacting you because you have been an enabler of the horrendous gun killing that is going on in our country.

You are a definite friend of the NRA and hence have voted to allow assault weapons to be sold to the public as well as repealing Obama’s law of background checks for mentally ill people to purchase guns. Because of this, so many innocent people have died. You have their blood on your hands, so I know the NRA is certainly more important to you than the lives of these innocents.

About this new “tax cut.”

You are among the rich that this tax plan greatly benefits.

As for us, the middle class, we do not benefit. It is like giving us a dollar discount while the rich get a one million dollar tax break. Also, I thought you Republicans were “fiscally conservative.” Where is the money going to come from to enable this “tax cut” to go through? I greatly fear that it will be funded by future cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

I, for one, and many others will remember where you stand and will vote accordingly in the future.

Rosemary Doherty Berkeley

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Christkindlmarkt At Tuckerton Seaport

TUCKERTON – Tuckerton Seaport rolls out the holly for the annual Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 1, 2 and 3.

This is a family fun three day event with late night hours on Friday, celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride.

Guests can drop in to Master Basketmaker Mary May’s Christmas Ornament Class on Dec. 2 and 3. Classes begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. with a fee of $15 for members and $20 for non-

members plus $7 for materials. Students can come for two hours and make one stocking, or stay all day and make more.

Bring a new unwrapped toy and ride the Horse Drawn Wagon and the Frozen Wood Hayride for free.

Tuckerton Seaport is located at 120 West Main St. in historic Tuckerton and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for this event is $5 per person, members are free. Additional parking will be available at Tip Seaman County Park.

For more information, call 609-2968868 or visit TuckertonSeaport.org.

Pickin’ On The Porch

TUCKERTON – Pickin’ on the Porch will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St. No.1.

The first Sunday of every month, come

to pick or sing or to just listen. Acoustic instruments only please. Bluegrass, country and old time music. In the Hunting Shanty.

Free to members, $5 for nonmembers.

Friends Of The Little Egg Harbor Library

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Friends of the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library will have a meeting 10:3011:30 a.m. Nov. 28.

The friends are looking for new members

to join them.

The library is located at 290 Mathistown Road.

For more information, visit theoceancounty library.org.

Senior League Wins Playoffs

BER KELEY – The Yellowbirds of Berkeley over 55 fall softball league won the league playoffs. The team, made up of players from Ocean and Monmouth counties, and led by John Dowling and assistant

manager John Wieczerak, won the league playoffs 6-2, 2-5, and 17-14 in the finals (game 3 of best of 3 series). They were able to squeak by the overall regular season champs diamond dogs led by bob linn.

Rockefeller Center Trip Scheduled

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to Rockefeller Center Dec. 10.

The cost is $28.50 per person, with full payment due Dec. 2. Bus ride and refreshments on the bus are included.

Guests should meet at the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:15 a.m., or at Brick Plaza’s Cedar Bridge Road entrance at 10 a.m. The bus will return at 8 p.m. in Brick and 8:30 p.m. in Barnegat.

For more information, call Michael at 732-477-6507.

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Southern Ocean County Chamber Introduces Surf And Sip Brew Trail At Jersey Shore

SHIP BOTTOM – Earlier this year, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce announced several new programs that align with the 2020 vision which began in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary in 2014. The Southern Ocean Made program is an accreditation for businesses who design or manufacture goods generating local employment and capturing the region’s unique style through products that can be shipped outside of the area. With the initial accredited businesses, the Southern Ocean Chamber has established the first brew trail to draw the growing beverage tourism market to our area. This trail is one of the first in the nation to be infused with nondrinking stops. In addition to the breweries that are featured, other stops that reflect our surfing history and lifestyle. The trail will officially begin Jan.1, 2018 by starting off the celebration at the Tuckerton Seaport New Year’s Day Food Trucks and Fireworks event from noon to 6 p.m.

This is not a crawl, this is an opportunity for enthusiasts 21 or older to experience our unique Jersey culture, get to meet local experts, try authentic products, and take part in the Long Beach Island Region like never before. It is the purpose of the program to build loyalty for local brands and encourage visits through the year. The trail is launching with three craft breweries, Manafirkin, Ship Bottom Brewery and Pinelands Brewery. It also features South End Surf n Paddle with board shaping and customization, as well as options to take part in a Stand Up Paddle tour or lesson. Ann Coen Gallery is listed for trail goers to view local surf related photography and art, Jetty for surf design apparel, The Tuckerton Seaport for their Surf Museum, Boat Building and Surf Board workshops, and the Southern Ocean Visitor Center for guides, maps and information. No purchase is necessary to enter or get validated. The trail will provide an opportunity to check out locally designed and manufactured surf related products, as well as scheduling lessons or SUP tours for future visits. Begin by picking up Southern Ocean Made Surf & Sip

brochure at any of the participating locations or download the Loyale app. As participants go to each stop, use the app to validate. This will become their verification of the stops participants made. Southern Ocean County’s trail was created to be enjoyed throughout the year, it is not a timed activity and all completed entries have the same chance to win as long as they are completed through the app or map is submitted to the Southern Ocean County Chamber Visitor Center before Thanksgiving 2018. Like good beer, this trail is meant to be enjoyed at their leisure. It is not a challenge, do not attempt to take part in any surf activity or drive under the influence of alcohol.

To cultivate a measurable and efficient way for users to take part in the trail, Southern Ocean Chamber has partnered with Loyale App. Loyale, is brewery-managed app for craft breweries, is a craft beer-centric native phone app that works for both Android and iOS. The Surf & Sip Brew trail matched perfectly with Loyale. Established in 2015 it was developed on California’s Central Coast, representing Highway 101, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Brew trails to name a few. Southern Ocean is now listed with enthusiasts from the east and west coast, being the first trail in New Jersey to be included on the app. Co-Founders Max Ludington and Harish Prather, bonded over a shared love of craft beer and a desire to help small, independent craft breweries grow a larger share of the overall beer market and were winners UC Santa Barbara’s prestigious New Venture Competition.

In addition to the app, the brew trail is featured on the Southern Ocean Chamber’s new southernoceanmade.com website designed by local business, the Mena Web Agency. For more information about the Southern Ocean Made program and the Surf & Sip Brew Trail visit the website and download the Free Loyale App Available on iTunes or the App Store Contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609-494-7211, on social as @ southernoceanchamber or @LBIregion , on web at visitLBIregion.com, or at their visitor center 265 W. Ninth Street in Ship Bottom.

Holiday Trip To New York City

STAFFORD – Stafford Recreation is sponsoring a holiday trip to New York City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 15.

Guests will stroll through Central Park, window shop along 5th Avenue, and have lunch in Little Italy, as well as visit the world-famous

Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center.

The bus departs from the Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 E. Bay Ave. The cost is $40 per person.

To register, call Jennifer McBrien at 609-5971000, ext. 8573.

Food Bank

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Township of Little Egg Harbor Food Bank is located at the Little Egg Harbor Senior Center, 241 Radio Road (next to the township building).

It is open Monday through Friday, 2-4 p.m.

For more information, call 609-296-1345.

The Food Bank of Ocean County will be distributing from the Ocean County Food Bank Truck at the Little Egg Harbor Township Community Center on the third Monday of each month from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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Join In The Adventure Of National Park Trail Building At The LBI Branch

SURF CITY – Trek over to the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., to experience an exciting presentation about Trail Building in a California National Park on Nov. 30 at 10 a.m.

Long Beach Island resident Mia Maschal will share her experiences of working and living in the back country as part of the California Conservation Corp. Clearing and building trails in Kings Canyon National Park gave Mia a varied experience of hard work, primitive living, shared community and discovery of the beauty of nature.

Kings Canyon National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada east of the San

Joaquin Valley. This diverse park includes mountains, canyons, caverns and some of the world’s largest trees. Share Mia’s adventure through her photographs and description of living and working in this stunning national park.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library and will be held in the meeting room. Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI Branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Township Of Ocean Recreation Township Tree Lighting

OCEAN – Ocean Township will have its tree lighting 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Waretown Fire House, 117 Wells Mills Road.

There will also be Sundaes with Santa and the Snowman from 6-8 p.m. This event is open to children up to 11 years old (up to and including fifth grade). All children must be accompanied by a parent

or an adult.

The cost is $6 per person, $2 for infants age 2 and younger. The cost includes sundaes and a goody bag.

Registration and payment are required prior to the event. Get a registration form at twpoceannj.gov//recreation/2017/17sundaes-with-santa.pdf.

Rock This Town Americano Holiday Spectacular

TUCKERTON – Rock This Town is the ultimate and only Brian Setzer Tribute Band in the US. It is at the forefront of the swing revival in popular music, blending a vibrant fusion of the American sounds of classic 50’s rock & roll and big band swing with the energy

and spirit of contemporary culture.

They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Lizzie Rose, 217 E. Main St. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.

Visit LizzieRoseMusic.com for information and tickets.

Breakfast With Santa In Barnegat

BARNEGAT – Breakfast with Santa will take place Dec. 2 at Barnegat Recreation Center.

Tickets are on sale now, $10 for adults, $9 for children. Infants 24 months and younger enter free.

Tickets are available at the Recreation Department Office, 900 W. Bay Ave., weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday evenings 5 to 7 p.m.

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For more information, call 609-698-0080, ext. 122 or 131.

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Chamber Announces Free Nonprofit Forum Focused On Customer Engagement

SHIP BOTTOM – Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce continues to provide nonprofit solutions for the region’s organizations serving artistic, historic and social service needs of our community. Partnering with Ocean County Commission of Culture & Heritage the next Nonprofit Forum is scheduled on Nov. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences at 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies. The topic of Customer and Audience Engagement addresses any nonprofit attempting to survive or thrive in the 21st century. It will provide a deeper look at how to enhance the experience of your clientele and how to best convey your message.

The dynamic keynote speaker is Tom Kelleher who is currently the Historian and Curator of Mechanical Arts at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. In over thirty years at that premier living history museum, he has worked as historical interpreter, trainer, program coordinator, and manages staff training. Tom has researched and developed dozens of programs, which he has presented at scores of museums, schools, and historical societies around the country. He is the recipient of the 2017 J.D. Hatch Award for excellence in the advancement of knowledge of early American crafts, trades and industry. Before entering the museum field, Tom taught social studies at the secondary level in Norwalk, Connecticut. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in history and education from Western Connecticut State College, and a Master’s degree in history from the University of Connecticut. He will also share his experience on outreach for school trips, branding and generational impacts.

Eagleswood Christmas Events

EAGLESWOOD – Eagleswood has some upcoming Christmas events.

On Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m., the community Christmas tree lighting will take place at West Creek Methodist Church. There will be caroling and refreshments.

For more information about the lighting, contact Cindy Maresca at 609-296-3040 or cmaresca@eagleswoodtwpnj.us.

Breakfast with Santa will take place at 10 a.m.

Dec. 16 at Eagleswood Elementary School.

Guests can enjoy breakfast with Santa and take pictures with him. Bring a camera.

For almost a decade the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce has been providing the free nonprofit forums several times a year which bring together volunteer and staffed nonprofits to share ideas, calendars, and have generated collaborations that still continue. As always, Ocean County Culture & Heritage Commission will offer credit for recipients of the county art or history grants to be applied towards grant compliance. There is no fee for any member or nonprofit to attend, but RSVP is requested to the Southern Ocean Chamber office at 609 494 7211, email to info@sochamber.com or by stopping into their visitor center at 265 W. Ninth St. For more information, visit visitLBIregion. com or follow on social @southernocean and @lbiregion.

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A significant percentage of the motor vehicles that travel though our community are either uninsured or underinsured.

To protect against the harms and losses caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists, automobile insurance companies are obligated by law to provide uninsured motorist (UM) coverage to those motorists who purchase Standard policies. Although underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is not mandatory, typically they are sold hand-in-hand with UM endorsements and are found in virtually all Standard automobile insurance policies in New Jersey.

As the name suggests, UM /UIM coverage is that element of an insured’s own policy of insurance under which he or his family may be compensated for injuries and losses suffered at the hands of an uninsured or underinsured motorist. This coverage also applies when you are injured as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle.

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Make Christmas Memories At Waretown First Aid Building

WARETOWN – Waretown First Aid will hold two holiday events on Dec. 3.

“Santa Paws,” a picture of guests’ pets with Santa, will take place noon to 3 p.m.

The cost is $5 per person.

From 4-6 p.m. there is a Christmas PJ Party with Santa. The cost is $7 per child.

Guests will make crafts, enjoy snacks and hot chocolate, and take pictures with Santa.

For both events, guests should bring their own cameras.

The events will take place at the fi rst aid building, 13 Chapel Road.

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You will meet Roman officials such as the census taker, tax collector, and soldiers. Talk with a Rabbi and his wife in their home. Interact with Joseph and Mary as they tell of their long journey and tend to the new born King. You will want to make this a yearly tradition for your family and friends!

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

Seven Life-Saving Reasons You Should Eat Cauliflower

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I was eating dinner with Sam and having home-made chicken soup with a slice of Sourdough bread and melted butter. It was simple and delicious. We ate silently.

Towards the end of the meal, he says to me, “We always eat our soup and bread silently because we are mentally calculating how to time the last bite so it’s perfect.”

LOL! So true. We usually chatter during meals, and tell funny stories, but when soup and bread hit the table, it all goes to silence. I like to time my last bite so it’s soup (to wash down the bread).

Regardless, about this home-made chicken soup…that’s what I really want to talk about. Tonight we made it differently with peas instead of celery (because you need something green) and with red onions instead of white ones. We used shredded cauliflower instead of rice, that was the biggest and most pleasant surprise because I didn’t think it would actually work.

You can buy shredded cauliflower now in bags, in the produce department of your grocery store. Someone should have bagged this stuff decades ago!

Anyway, the cauliflower holds up remarkably well, even days later. It’s acts just like rice except with cauliflower you get the most incredible health benefits. It’s a crucifer, like it’s green cousins broccoli and Brussels sprouts, so it has the same cancer-fighting properties. I want you to start cooking with cauliflower, here’s why: Cauliflower contains sulforaphanes, that’s the compound that gives it a funky sulfur smell. This compound has been isolated and studied. It clearly demonstrates

cancer-fi ghting promise, especially for breast, prostate and other reproductive cancers. This has been shown repeatedly, in both animal models and test tube studies.

Cauliflower contains antioxidants which neutralize free radicals. There are many, but among the more recognizable, we find quercetin, vitamin K, vitamin C, beta-carotene and kaempferol. That last one is incredible, it’s rarely talked about but kaempferol has evidence behind it to show that it can block VEGF production in your body and “suppress ovarian cancer cell metastasis in vitro” according to one research study. Another article suggests kaempferol could interact with estrogen receptors on the cell and slow growth of cancer!

Cauliflower protects your bones because it is a rich, natural source of vitamin K and C, as well as minerals like potassium, manganese and phosphorus.

Cauliflower gives you a low-carb alternative to digestible fiber so it will help you achieve regular bowel movements, while eliminating toxins stuck in the deep crevices of your gut. In fact, sulforaphanes and glucosinolates found in cauliflower fight Helicobacter pylori, and that fact alone should reduce your risk of colon cancer.

Cauliflower contains I3C (Indole 3 Carbinol) which helps metabolize estrogen into anti-cancer by-products and that’s good for both men and women. I3C has been studied for its role in cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis. If you’d like to get some of my recipes using cauliflower, sign up for my newsletter and I’ll email them to you.

(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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Fire Safety For Those With Hearing Loss

There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage. Decreased hearing can limit a person’s ability to take quick action and escape during a fi re emergency.

Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fi re. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place.

Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you cannot hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fi res occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fi res account for more than half of all home fi re deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink.

In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a fl ashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms

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People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fi res because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously.

There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fi re alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors.

Plan your escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fi re safety plan and practice it with them. Contact your local fi re department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on fi le.

For more information about fi re safety, visit usfa.fema.gov.

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

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Call 732-477-9498. (t/n) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $630/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

732-977-7321.

(51) Hutchinson Island Seasonal Rental - Harbour Isle East 2/2. $3,000/month. January to April. 732-597-2536.

(48) 50+ Non Smoking, Quiet Gentleman - looking for a room to rent in the Toms River area. Call 732-581-5014. (t/n)

Real Estate Homestead Run, Toms River 55+ Community - 2 BR, 1 Ba. Rent or purchase. Immediate occ u p a n c y. C a l l 7 3 2 - 3 7 0 - 2 3 0 0 . www.homesteadrun.com.

(50) Jackson - 2k sf warehouse on County Line Jackson/Lakewood border. HVAC, parking. Jay 609-548-1842 (50)

Estate Sale Mini Estate Sale - Large items.

Ariens snow blower, inflatable boat with engine, canoe, gym equipment and weights, shop vac, truck tool box, Vinyl sheds, 2001 Mazda Miata convertible, kids bikes, HD steel cabinets and more. 321 Shawnee Drive, Brick. One day only, Friday Nov 24, 10am-2pm no early birds.

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(49) Estate Sale - Friday, 11/24/17 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Years of accumalation.

Some furniture. Don’t miss this sale. Come and enjoy. The Meadows of Lake Ridge, 21 Woodspring Lane, Whiting NJ. (49)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Items For Sale Help Wanted 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n) Brand New Adjustable Platform Bed - Never used, $700 or best offer.

Call MaryLou 732-407-7319. (49)

Help Wanted Full Time CMA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CMA/CHHA to work Full Time in our Clinic in our Independent Living area. Hours for the position are 2-10, Monday – Friday. Candidates must have BOTH an active CHHA and CMA License in the State of NJ Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) NOW HIRING - Responsible & dedicated candidates for positions working with individuals w/special needs. New group home opening in Manchester! Openings in West Long Branch, Jackson, Brick & Manchester. Direct Support Professional ($12/ hr). Various FT & PT shifts as well as substitute positions available. Apply online alternativesinc.org. Change Lives. Build Futures. EOE. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays.

To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(1) Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units.

If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50)

Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

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We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Community Resource Center - Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4.

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All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation.

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Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n)

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz.

Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)

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December Programs At Lacey Library

LACEY – The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library has these events scheduled for December.

The Ocean County Arts High School will have a traveling art exhibit throughout the entire month.

One-on-one computer instruction is available all month by appointment only. For appointments, call 609-693-8566.

Lunchtime Film: Christmas in Connecticut.

Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. A housekeeping-magazine columnist, as part of a promotional stunt, welcomes a returning war hero into her country estate; the only problem is she’s a klutz in the kitchen. (NR) 105 min. REG. Knitting & Crocheting. Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m.

Come join in – bring your yarn and needles or hooks, and make some new friends while you knit. All skill levels welcome.

Motown Christmas with BJ and the Band.

Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Back by popular demand.

Celebrate the holidays with the rockin’ sound of Motown – BJ and the band will have you

singing and dancing along. REG. Chair Yoga for Seniors. Dec. 5 & 19 at 2 p.m.

A gentle yoga practice for adults with limited mobility. Taught by Nancy Bonta Voitko, certified yoga instructor. REG. Mah Jongg Mavens & Masters. Dec. 7, 14, 21, and 28 at noon. Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? You can learn by watching seasoned players. Do you already know? Either way, come join us.

Teen Cooking: Rugelach. Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Ages 12-18. REG. TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting. Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Friends Bling Sale, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m-3 p.m.

The annual Friends of the Lacey Library Bling Sale featuring jewelry, pocketbooks, belts, and scarves. Come do your holiday shopping and support the Friends of the Lacey Library.

Holiday Bath Bombs. Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.

Come in and make a bath bomb for yourself or a loved one this holiday season. For teens 11-17. REG.

Music and Movement with Friends, Dec. 11 at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. A musical program for adults with special needs and their caregivers.

There are two sessions – please register for one session only. This program made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. REG. Meet the Mayor. Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Stop in and meet the mayor in an informal setting.

Small Business Workshop with SCORE. Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. This month, Michael Feliz will discuss credit cards and how to cut your business costs dramatically. In partnership with SCORE of Ocean County. REG. Alzheimer’s Program – Dementia Conversations. Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. This presentation will cover driving, doctor visits, legal and financial planning. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. REG. Gingerbread Houses. Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. With a spin on the classic gingerbread house we’ll be attempting one large structure.

Ages 12-17. REG. Stories Told, a Gift You Can Hold, Dec. 16

at 2 p.m. Storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson will share stories including folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, poems and fables suitable for all ages to enjoy. All ages. REG. The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty.

Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Let’s Make Art. Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Heather Popielarczyk will teach art to children with special needs and their siblings. This program made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Ages 8-16. REG. Winter Solstice Party, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Come celebrate the changing of the seasons with crafts and food. Ages 13-17. REG. Evening Film: The Big Sick. Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. A Pakistani-American man falls for a white grad student, and hides their romance from his traditional family. However, their relationship gets more serious when she develops a mysterious illness, which in turn forces him to bond with her parents. (R) 120 min. REG.

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FUN & GAMES

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WHAT IS SOFT TISSUE? The term “Soft tissue” refers to the fascia (connective tissue), muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make up the body. Injuries to these areas are a common cause of pain and dysfunction that causes patients to seek the assistance of a physical or occupational therapist. There are a variety of techniques used to treat these conditions, including exercise, modalities, and manual therapies.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is one of the manual techniques a physical or occupational therapist can use to treat these injuries.

WHAT INJURIES ARE MOST COMMONLY TREATED WITH IASTM? The different shapes and edges of the tools allow the clinician to use them around all of the different contours of the body, which make them useful for most conditions seen in the clinic. These tools can be used to break down scar tissue after surgery, decrease pain caused

WHAT IS IASTM, AND WHY IS IT USED? When soft tissue injuries occur, the natural processes of the body lay down new cells to heal the injury. These cells are often laid down in a disorganized pattern and they can bind to the underlying tissues, ultimately restricting the mobility of these structures. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization involves the use of tools to mobilize the soft tissue structures of the body. These tools come in many shapes and sizes, and are made of a variety of materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, jade, (Reinold & Religioso) and ceramic. While the tools may differ in shape and material, they share the common purpose of assisting the clinician with mobilizing the injured soft tissue in order to reduce adhesions (scar tissue), increase blood flow to the injured area, and encourage healing of the damaged tissue.

redness, heat sensation, and sometimes bruising are normal immediately following treatment, and there may be some soreness or discomfort. It is important to not be alarmed by these (Portland physical therapy) symptoms, and recognize that these are temporary symptoms being closely monitored by your therapist. After several treatments, there should be a noticeable change in mobility and function. IASTM, combined with your exercise program, can help you return to your normal daily activities and hobbies.

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by sprains and strains to ligaments and muscles, reduce swelling/edema, and alleviate nerve restrictions. Common conditions that warrant use of IASTM treatment are joint replacements, Rotator cuff tears and surgical repairs, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, and tendonitis.

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Olivia graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and a Minor in Gerontology from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2012. She continued her education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Newark, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. While in graduate school, Olivia and her fellow colleagues conducted a study entitled “For individuals with lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries, do off-the- shelf video games, compared to standard of care, improve balance, function, and patient satisfaction?”

The abstract was accepted and Olivia presented the poster at the National Combined Section Meeting in 2015.

Since graduating in 2015, Olivia’s primary professional focus has been in the orthopedic outpatient setting, although she has also worked and completed clinical experiences in both acute care and acute rehabilitation. Olivia is a certified LSVT Big clinician, and she has been trained in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. Olivia is interested in non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions, sports rehabilitation, balance and gait dysfunction, and manual therapy. Her future professional plans include becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of november 25 - december 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your step in the upcoming week. You may be tempted to push back if you feel your freedoms have been infringed upon. Avoid making major decisions or purchases as you may be misled by false information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Kind and sympathetic people may help you reach long term goals, but might not be good advisors for finances. The second half of the week ahead will be better than the first half for decision making and major purchases.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the upcoming week handle extra tasks and responsibilities with good grace. With a holiday on the calendar you might be treated like a “go-fer” or end up at someone’s beck and call. Make the best of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As this week unfolds you may realize that family connections make up the fabric of your life. Despite some irritations you may be made aware that loved ones help you weave all the little details of life into a viable whole.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Patience will prop you up. Take your time about starting something new. Put your powerful business ideas and financial plans on the back burner until mid-week. You are too focused on work to enjoy a social outing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hit refresh. The familiar way of doing things may need a revision so that you can continue to thrive and grow in the future. In the week to come your energy levels may ebb and flow, so you must not take on new duties.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you push too hard for too long something might break down.

There may be a tendency to put your own wants and needs ahead of those of others. Relax, be considerate and recharge your energies in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remain attentive. Duck and get out of the way if a ladder is falling and threatens to hit you in the head. However, as the week unfolds, find ways to integrate your belief system into creative or financially stabilizing activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When the outcome of a game is certain, everyone wants to call it quits. Dissatisfaction with your routines might disrupt the week ahead. You could be tempted to stir up excitement with someone who is true blue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fortify your boundaries but keep a door propped open. Family dinners and restful hours sure to be on your schedule in the week ahead but you may be restless unless you have something physical to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dig in and do it right the first time. Small details that have previously escaped your notice can come to your attention as this week unfolds. Don’t make impulsive purchases but do focus on things of long term value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find opportunities for quiet introspection in the week ahead. Your nerves might be on edge and you may react badly if someone pushes your buttons. Some time on your own might help you retain your equilibrium.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Transform A Popular Autumn Veggie Into An Elegant First Course For Thanksgiving

By Wolfgang Puck

Cauliflower is the new Brussels sprout.

Or maybe it’s the new kale. Whatever the latest vegetable trends may be where you happen to live, it’s a fairly safe bet that you’re beginning to see more of this ivory-hued member of the Brassica family - which also includes cabbages and broccoli - among the first-course and side-dish offerings on top restaurant menus.

With its pale color and relatively mild flavor that combines pleasing hints of nuttiness, sweetness and bitterness, cauliflower really is a sort of blank canvas that invites creativity. I’ve seen it separated into florets and either caramelized or battered and deep-fried; roasted whole or sliced into steaks and grilled; separated into florets that were tossed with cheese sauce for a cauliflower gratin, or riced and pan-fried to make cauliflower hash browns; or pureed for a light and delicate alternative to mashed potatoes.

So, as you make your menu plans for Thanksgiving, I hope you’ll find a way to include cauliflower on your family table.

To help inspire you, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for creamy cauliflower soup as a first course option.

Keeping cauliflower’s gentle flavor in mind, I begin making the soup with a classic aromatic base of yellow onion and garlic, which I saute for several minutes to reduce their harshness when raw and develop their natural sweetness. I then add the sliced-up raw cauliflower and patiently cook it over very low heat, covered; it’s an hour-long process that enhances the vegetable’s flavor and turns it absolutely tender.

Then, into the pot goes chicken stock (you can substitute vegetable stock if you want a vegetarian version) along with a little heavy cream (substitute your favorite unsweetened nut milk for a vegan version), chopped tomato, a little cumin, a hint of sugar and some fresh herbs, all of which help develop an extra subtle dimension of flavor as the ingredients simmer together.

Though the entire cooking process will take you about an hour and a half from start to fi nish, much of that is devoted to sauteing and simmering that call for minimal involvement by you, so you’ll be free to work on other elements of the meal.

Or you could even make the soup a day ahead, let it cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate it in a covered container overnight. Before serving time, gently reheat the soup, thinning it if necessary with a little extra stock.

I hope this recipe solves another key

piece of your Thanksgiving menu puzzle.

Maybe your guests will even remark on how innovative and exciting your fi rstcourse is!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP Makes about 3 quarts (3 l), 8 to 12 servings 2 large heads cauliflower, about 5 pounds (2.5 kg) total weight, trimmed and rinsed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 large yellow onion, peeled, trimmed, and sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped Kosher salt 1 medium tomato, brief ly dipped in boiling water to loosen the peel, cooled in ice water, and then peeled, seeded, and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Pinch of sugar Freshly ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 quarts (2 L) good-quality canned chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream Chopped fresh chives, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the heads of cauliflower into thin slices. Set aside.

Put the butter and olive oil in a medium stockpot over low heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stir to combine with the onion and garlic. Lightly season with salt, and cover the pot.

Continue cooking covered, stirring often, until the cauliflower is completely tender, almost mushy, about 1 hour. Stir in the tomato, cumin, sugar, white pepper to taste, bay leaf, thyme and stock. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream. When the soup returns to a boil, remove the pot from the heat. Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.

Puree the soup directly in the pot using an immersion blender. Or, working in batches and carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions to guard against spattering the hot liquid, puree the soup by pulsing the machine on and off; transfer each batch to a large heatproof bowl.

While the soup is still hot, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Before serving, reheat the soup over low heat. Ladle it into warmed bowls. Drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle some chives over each serving. 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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