2017-12-02 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 18 - No. 27

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THANKS ALL AROUND FOR ELKS AND EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for the blessings of one’s life.

Members of the Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 not only received a thank you in a unique way but provided a service that 10 families will be thankful for.

A recent weekend marked a busy time for the Lodge’s membership with a flag raising ceremony held on Saturday (Nov. 18) and a special project on Sunday (Nov 19) when members were busy assembling Thanksgiving baskets filled with food items for needy families.

“Okay, they weren’t actually baskets.

They were really boxes but they served the same purpose,” said Jackson Elks Lodge member Joe LaMonica. He added that the boxes were for some needy families in –Photo courtesy Jackson Elks Lodge Jackson so they can enjoy a Thanksgiving Members of the Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 assemmeal this year. ble Thanksgiving packages for needy families in Jackson Township.

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OFFICIALS: ADDICTION MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM ALL SIDES

By Chris Lundy BRICK - The problem of addiction goes beyond just the chemical need for drugs, officials said. The discussion was held during a recent town hall-style meeting at the Greenbriar 1 clubhouse as part of a series of events to Knock Out Opioid Abuse. There were a few dozen local residents in attendance, as well as members of the Brick Memorial

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–Photo by Chris Lundy A town hall meeting about the opioid epidemic was held at Greenbriar I.

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School Board Opts To Leave Seat Open

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Board of Education members accepted the resignation of Michael Hanlon during a Nov. 22 meeting. Hanlon resigned on Oct. 20.

Board members praised Hanlon’s long tenure of service and his work on a variety of board committees that he served on over the years.

Allison Erwin, the district’s coordinator of communications and technology said that “there are few committees that Mr. Hanlon hasn’t served on or project he hasn’t touched over the years.”

Hanlon served on the board for 14 years.

Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco said Hanlon resigned due to his moving out of the township. His residency in Jackson is a requirement to remain on the board.

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Republican Gubernatorial Vote Not As Strong This Year

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County has been a Republican stronghold for decades. Looking at the election figures this year, it continues to be so.

However, there was a dip in the number of people who voted for a Republican governor compared to the last race.

In 2013, Ocean County was responsible for 125,781 of Chris Christie’s votes. He ran with Kim Guadagno as his running mate. Their opposition, Democrats Barbara Buono and Milly Silva, received just 37,930 votes.

In 2017, there were 97,737 votes for Kim Guadagno and Carlos Rendo. There were 56,279 votes for Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver.

Guadagno received 28,044 fewer votes in 2017 than she and Christie did in 2013. The Democrat choice received 18,349 more votes.

It must be noted that in 2013, there were a total of (Vote - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 “This is something we are proud to do every year to help those in our community who may be experiencing some difficult times during this time of year,” LaMonica said.

“This year we were able to help 10 families enjoy Thanksgiving Day,” LaMonica added.

A day prior, the group’s membership held a f lag dedication ceremony for a new f lag pole and sitting/rest area that was designed and constructed by Boy Scout Patrick Walther, as his Eagle Scout Project.

Patrick is a member of Boy Scout Troop

Board:

Continued From Page 1 The Board decided during the session not to fill his spot with an interim member given the short period of time before a newly elected member would take office before the end of the year.

Board Attorney Nicholas Montenegro said that there was no regulation dictating how the board could fill the vacancy but that “it did have a 65day window to fill the position or the Ocean County School Superintendent will fill it.”

Montenegro said that given the past

34 and decided to make The Jackson Elks the beneficiaries of his project due to their work with Special Needs Children, of which his sister, Sarah, is one.

His mother, Maureen Cassidy Walther, said of her son’s project “when we moved to Jackson nearly 12 years ago some of the first folks we met were the Jackson Elks. They offered something we thought would never be possible....a week at sleep away summer camp for Sarah.”

Walther added that “the Elks have a very special camp, Elks Camp Moore.

Sarah’s spent many summers there and again is planning to go in August. For us parents, it was a gift too, a week of respite and time to recharge our

batteries.

“Some years my husband and I did t r ips alone and other years we had Patrick with us. Fast forward to last fall. Pat r ick was t r ying to plan his Eagle Scout project and we only asked that it be something personal. Patrick immediately thought of the Elks and began the process with Elks member Frank W. Scotto,” Walther said.

A week prior, Patrick’s project was finally finished. “We, as a family, are forever grateful to the Elks who have given us a gift no one else could: Elks Camp Moore,” Walther said.

“We, as Elks, are glad we could help the Walther’s, and are extremely grateful to Patrick for the wonderful gift he

bestowed upon us. He is an amazing young man and we wish him the best in his future,” LaMonica said.

LaMonica added that, despite an active group of members involved in a variety of programs helping special needs children and veterans, the local lodge is looking for additional members.

“We are busy with so many projects we c ou ld s t i l l u s e s ome a d d it io n al members to help us out with the projects of our varied committees,” LaMonica said. Anyone interested in joining the Jackson Elks can do so by calling 732-363-4101, emailing JacksonElks2744@gmail.com or visiting online at elk s.org/lodges/contactus. cfm?LodgeNumber=2744.

precedent of how long the selection process is (the board would have to solicit interested residents, conduct interviews, and vote to pick someone), the member would end up serving for only a span of five days in late December when the school district would be closed for the holiday vacation.

“Past practice has shown that what the board has done is normally accept the resignation on the date it was offered, which is Oct. 20, but it is effective when he moves plus 65 days,” he said.

“This will run us into Dec. 24 and our reorganization meeting is Jan. 3.”

Board member Vikki Grasso asked

what the board would need to do to take no action regarding the vacancy since it would not seem to be practical to go through the application process.

Montenegro said choosing to do nothing would be sufficient and therefore the board took no action on the vacancy beyond accepting Hanlon’s resignation.

Board President Scott Sargent agreed with the plan saying filling the spot at this point was “just not practical.”

The board’s newest member, Tara R ivera, will t ake off ice in Januar y 2018 during the board’s reorganization meeting.

Sargent noted that even if R ivera

could be sworn in early “she couldn’t vo t e o n a n y t h i n g a n y w a y ” a t t h e board’s next meeting on Dec. 9.

“If not for this holiday (vacation) situation filling the spot might be worth considering but I think it is better in this case to do nothing, Grasso said.

In other board business, given that the board meeting was held days prior to Thanksgiving, Grasso took the opportunity to thank all the volunteer advisors and coaches that donate their time to the school district.

“We have 13 advisors for clubs and 17 coaches. We want to say thank you to these 30 people,” Grasso said.

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Continued From Page 1 High School Key Club.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato explained that the current mix of heroin and fentanyl is what is killing so many people.

It can only be stopped by attacking it on three fronts, he said. The first is education, to keep people from trying drugs in the first place.

The second is enforcement, to arrest dealers who prey on people. The third is to break the cycle of addiction.

Several local police departments have instituted the Blue Hart (Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment) program, where users are able to turn in their drugs without charges and be screened for addiction programs. The county works with Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Hackensack Meridian Health.

Kelli Chiarello, the Behavioral Health Clinical Program Manager for Hackensack Meridian, was also one of the speakers. She said that part of the counseling is to have someone talk to them who is “a peer or someone trained to be open-minded.”

Addiction comes from multiple sources,

Vote:

Continued From Page 1 169,870 ballots cast out of 379,230 registered voters. Compare this to 2017, where there were 159,880 voters out of a total 400,098 registered voters. So, even though there were more registered voters, 10,000 fewer did not vote.

The 2017 figures were reported by the county Board of Elections and have not been certified yet.

In 2010, Christie was in Berkeley, thanking them for their support, with Congressman-elect Jon Runyan.

“He now knows how important Ocean County is for a Republican to win in New Jersey,” he said to the crowd at the time.

Wyatt Earp, chairman of the Ocean County Democrats, said this year was different.

“Democrats got energized. We got excited,” he said.

“We might not agree with everything, but a large group of Ocean County are realizing the Republicans don’t have all the answers,” he said.

“The Republican party today is not what our parents and grandparents had.”

He does think that there might have been some buyer’s remorse - people who voted for Christie or Donald Trump that are now regretting their decisions.

In local elections, the Democrats didn’t make much of a dent. In most races, Republicans soundly defeated their challengers - if they had any challengers at all. The big exceptions were in Brick and Toms River. In Brick, the Democrat team won across the board. In Toms River, three of the four Township Council spots fell to Democrats.

“People didn’t think they were being listened to” in Toms River, he said.

Councilman Kevin Geoghegan, who lost his seat, said that in Toms River, people just wanted something different.

“People wanted change. If we were Democrats, they would have wanted Republicans in there.”

George Gilmore, the chairman of the Ocean County Republicans, did not return calls for comment.

The Jackson Times, December 2, 2017, Page 5 and it is often a mix, she said. There could be people who are genetically pre-disposed to addiction. They could have been through something that makes them need it psychologically. Also, drugs can just be common in their environment.

“These opiates and heroin work because it feels good” to them, she said. Even if someone tells them that the drugs are having a harmful effect, they don’t feel that yet.

“They’re hearing it, but in their world, it doesn’t make sense.”

Brick Police Chief James Riccio said that there were 16 overdoses in Brick in 2015. In 2016, that had skyrocketed to 108. In 2017, they were at more than 200.

“The traditional way of addressing the problem wasn’t working,” he said.

Riccio stressed that the people overdosing were not the “stereotypical addict.” They were people in good neighborhoods, who were engaged in the community.

That’s why education has to start as young as possible, he said. Additionally, adults need to be trained on what to look for in addictive behavior. Adults also need to clear out the medicine cabinets since many addicts start

with prescription painkillers.

Last year, Brick collected 1,582 pounds of unused pills, he said. This year, since Blue Hart started, they have seen about 250 people.

“I’ll come in the morning, and people are in our lobby with pillows and luggage, waiting to go to treatment,” he said.

After they are screened by police, they are sent to either Hackensack Meridian or Preferred Behavioral. Anthony Castellano is a social worker with Preferred. He said that there is a misconception that once you go through treatment, you’re cured. There needs to be ongoing care to prevent an addict from going back to drugs. Often, the counselors want a loved one there to explain post-treatment care so that they can keep the recovering addict from relapsing.

“You can get someone clean, but once the cravings come back, they’ll go back to using,” he said.

There are medicines to dampen the cravings, but they are expensive and aren’t always covered by insurance, he said. However, the actual addiction is often a symptom of something greater.

“Everyone with an addiction has an underlying issue,” he said. “If you don’t get to that issue, they may not be cured.”

During a question and answer period, Coronado elaborated on this last point. He said that 75 percent of the addicts they’ve engaged with have mental health issues.

Riccio said that a lot of addiction starts with a simple injury. “Doctors just want to stop your pain,” so they prescribe painkillers.

One of the students asked if the legalization of marijuana would help ease the epidemic.

“There’s no denying that marijuana can be used medicinally,” Chiarello said. However, in this case it would act as a gateway drug.

“It’s not a replacement. It’s just a Band-Aid.” Two residents said that the court system treats people as addicts even after they’ve been clean, and future employers see it as a big blot on their record. It’s hard to move on after having an addiction because everyone - even the police - still sees you as an addict.

Coronato said that people still have to answer for any crimes they committed while being an addict. It’s part of the dues that have to be paid in order to get back into the work force.

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

Dancer Introducing Plan To Revitalize Abandoned Stores, Malls

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

TRENTON – As the crisis in the nation’s retail sector continues unabated, leaving an epidemic

of abandoned store fronts in once-thriving shopping centers, Assemblyman Ron Dancer is

introducing legislation to energize the redevelopment of decaying commercial areas.

“Every time you turn around there’s another empty store or a news story about a retail chain closing locations or going out of business,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “There has been a sea change in the way people buy merchandise online in this digital electronic age, rather than stand-

ing in line at the stores. The result is the loss of jobs, empty parking lots, boarded up storefronts, and declining property values.”

With the introduction of his legislation, Dancer will resuscitate communities that had been commerce centers. His bill allows municipalities to determine a shopping center or office park is in need of redevelopment if more than half the space is vacant. In

redevelopment zones, towns can incentivize private partners with tax abatements and other benefits.

“For decades, towns have depended on malls, strip centers and office campuses as a significant source of property taxes and as magnets for business, jobs and entertainment. Times have changed. Now these structures are obsolete,” Dancer said. “With the right enticement, we can find

developers to transform these concrete wastelands back into productive destinations.”

In 2017 alone, major retailers have closed more than 5,000 stores across the U.S. In New Jersey, top brands including Staples, Sears, Kmart, J.C. Penney, Gap, Payless ShoeSource, RadioShack, and Sports Authority have shuttered some or all of their locations.

Smith Awarded For 20 Years Of Fighting Trafficking From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) received the Lifetime Pathbreaker Award from the anti-sex trafficking group Shared Hope International for his work over the span of two decades in fighting human trafficking.

“We used to think that trafficking was something that primarily happened to foreigners in the U.S., and now we know that it can happen to any vulnerable person, of any age, of any nationality,” Smith, co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Human Trafficking Caucus, said in his

remarks Wednesday upon reception of the award.

“The wheels of justice turned slowly over the last 20 years, but they have carried us to a place in the United States and internationally where the fight against human trafficking cuts across political parties and borders, national and international institutions. What started with the effort of a few has become the cause of many,” Smith said.

The Lifetime PathbreakerAward is given by Shared Hope International to defenders of trafficking victims who have fought against

apathy or inaction on the injustice.

Smith was honored for originally being a “lone voice” on human trafficking while many others were unaware of the extent of the problem.

Linda Smith, founder and president of Shared Hope International, lauded Smith as a visionary in the fight against human trafficking, noting that “if there hadn’t been a vision of this man, we would not be standing here today.”

“The heart of Chris Smith is what is being carried on in this movement,” she said before presenting Rep. Smith with the award.

Smith was also honored for authoring and sponsoring the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), the first law that clearly defined the problem of human traficking.

He has since authored three additional anti-human trafficking

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laws, including the International Megan’s Law which became law last year and established further safeguards for vulnerable children against registered sex offenders who seek to travel.

“We already are seeing very good fruit” from that law, Smith said, noting that he has just received reports that over 1,600 sex offenders have been turned away from entering countries because of the law. Because of the law’s provisions, countries, when notified that an offender

is seeking to enter their borders, can either turn such people away or monitor them closely.

Smith also introduced the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017, which authorizes over $520 million over four years for trafficking prevention and prosecution, and victim assistance. It also encourages hotels to implement training and trafficking prevention programs, and strengthens the State Department’s ability to

hold foreign countries accountable on trafficking.

Yet despite greater awareness today of the problem of trafficking, “the work continues,” Smith said. “It will never stop.” He noted that there are still 25 million labor traffickers and 5 million sex trafficking victims, numbers which are “not encouraging.”

He lauded Shared Hope International as a group that “has made such a difference” as a “game-changer” on fighting trafficking.

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CentraState Medical Center Is Designated A Diagnostic Imaging Center Of Excellence

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Medical Center has recently been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by The American College of Radiology (ACR).

The DICOE program, which represents

the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the entire medical imaging enterprise, including structure and outcomes.

The DICOE designation recognizes excellence at multiple levels — including the professional staff, the technology, and the policies and procedures the organization follows — and superior patient care.

In order to receive this elite distinction,

facilities must be accredited by the ACR in all modalities they provide, and in which the ACR offers an accreditation program.

Another requirement is to participate in the Dose Index Registry® and General Radiology Improvement Database, as well as Image Wisely® and Image Gently®.

“We are proud to have earned this designation once again,” says Mandi Wortman, director of radiology services.

“We take great pride in our commitment of offering leading-edge technology, combined with the expertise of our caring physicians, nurses and technologists, to ensure consistent, high-quality care to our patients.”

CentraState’s radiology department offers state-of-the-art, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic radiological tools and techniques. Routine and highly specialized technology is available for a variety of uses including Ultrasound, CT scans, PET / CT scans, MRIs, and Nuclear Medicine techniques that diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.

CentraState’s board-certified radiologists specialize in a variety of subspecialties, including neuroradiology, vascular radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, breast and bone imaging. For more information about all of the services offered at CentraState’s radiology department, visit centrastate. com/radiology.

ACR, founded in 1924, is one of the largest and most inf luential medical associations in the United States. The ACR devotes its resources to making imaging and radiation therapy safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Its 36,000 members include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.

CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Breakfast With Santa JACKSON – The Cassville Volunteer Fire Department will have its breakfast with Santa 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at the fire department, 785 Miller Ave. The breakfast includes tours of the fire house, treats, hot cocoa, holiday cookies, free photos with Santa and holiday crafts for kids.

The cost is $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 4-10, and free entry for children ages 3 and younger.

For more information, contact Marie Ryan at 732-682-2508 or marieryan1086@gmail. com.

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Cookies And Crafts With Santa

JACKSON – Jackson Memorial High School will host “Cookies and Crafts with Santa,” a character meet-and-greet before the school’s production of Miracle on 34th Street, noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 3. A performance of the play is at 3 p.m.

The show meet-and-greet bundle is $15. Separately, show tickets are $10 and meet-and-greet tickets are $10.

The event takes place in the Memorial’s cafeteria.

Children will get to decorate holiday cookies, decorate a photo frame, take pictures with Santa and meet elves. Lunch is provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Plumsted Tree Lighting

NEW EGYPT – Plumsted Township will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road.

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There will be musical performers, hot chocolate/cider, Christmas cookies, a soup and chili cook-off, and singing of Christmas carols.

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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 732-2074029 or 732-849-6309 for reservations.

Space is limited so reserve your seat soon.

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2017 Toyland

JACKSON – The Jackson Senior Center presents 2017 Toyland, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at the center, 45 Don Connor Blvd.

There will be crafts, a bake sale and refreshments. Guests can walk through a winter wonderland, visit the train room, Frozen display and Santa’s mailbox.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras.

For more information, call 732-928-2313.

Free Christmas Concert

LAKEWOOD – There will be a choral concert at All Saints Episcopal Church, 213 Madison Ave., on Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.

The New Jersey Chamber Singers–central New Jersey’s premiere vocal group– will present a selection of traditional Christmas carols and some beautiful new compositions.

There will be a reception with light refreshments after and a free will offering will be taken.

There is ample free parking in the church parking lot and two adjacent municipal lots off of Second Street.

All Saints Church was established in 1865. In the 152 years since, it has been a witness to God’s love in Lakewood and is the nearest Episcopal Church to Jackson. Come hear the Christmas good news.

Miracle On 34th Street Production

JACKSON – Jackson Memorial High School Drama Club will present Miracle on 34th Street 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2-3 at the school, 101 Don Connor Blvd.

Tickets are $10 per person.

Tickets can be requested by emailing JacksonMemorialDrama@gmail.com.

Food Pantry Needs Help

JACKSON – The Jackson Food Pantry is in desperate need of supplies and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce is residents can help by donating a special gift for those in need of a gift card for a local food store. Any amount is appreciated.

Chamber members have donated gift cards from Walmart, Target, Glory’s Market, Shop Rite, Stop n Shop, etc.

The chamber then gave the gift cards to the Jackson Food Pantry where they were able to give the cards to families in need.

These gift cards provided the special ability for families to choose their own holiday menus, choose special treats for their children that they would not ordinarily be able to purchase, a chance to simply shop for something special.

Cards can be dropped off at these Jackson locations: Investor’s Bank, 130 North County Line Road.

Lakeland Bank, 2110 W. County Line Road.

OceanFirst Bank, 10 Leesville Road.

Shore Community Bank, 1130 East Veterans Highway.

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Jackson Police Warn Residents About New Phone Scam JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department, through information obtained by the FBI’s Philadelphia Division and the U.S. Marshals Service NJ District, would like to warn the public about a phone scam targeting New Jersey residents. Generally speaking, the scam involves the impersonation of law enforcement or court officials to fraudulently obtain “fines” for missed jury duty.

More specifically, the purported employees of the U.S. Marshals and County Sheriff Departments are calling citizens claiming that the answering party failed to appear for federal or local jury duty. The caller then tells the recipient of the call that a warrant has been issued for their arrest, and the individual must pay a fine and report to the court. The citizen is later requested to purchase a prepaid debit

card, and provide the card information to the caller prior to reporting to court and discovering the fraud.

Please contact the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 if you have any questions regarding this or any other phone or online scams. Further, victims of phone or online scams can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov.

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Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter JACKSON – The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, except in specific circumstances, arrest and complaint informa-

tion filed with the court is public information and names of those charged may be released.

Nov. 6 Warrant Arrest: At approximately 1:23 a.m., Officer Daniels conducted a motor vehicle stop on West County Line Road. As a result of his investigation, two occupants inside the vehicle were arrested due to having outstanding warrants for their arrest.

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Burglary: Jackson Officers responded to the area of Prospect Pointe Apartment Complex and spoke with four different individuals who indicated someone entered their vehicles in the overnight hours and removed various items.

Overdose: At 7:22 p.m. Officer Derek Thomason and Officer Reiff responded to a residence on Diamond Road regarding a

38-year-old male who was unresponsive in the bathroom of the residence. As the officers were removing the victim from the bathroom, he started to regain consciousness. Officers recovered six empty wax folds used to hold heroin, three full wax folds containing heroin, a bottle cap containing cotton and residue and a used hypodermic needle.

The male was transported to the hospital and was not charged due to the Overdose Protection Act. Nov. 7 Recovered Property: At approximately 7:34 a.m. Jackson Police were notified that a Jackson Board of Education bus driver noticed what appeared to be a handgun, located on the ground, just off Nature Boulevard. Officer Grochowski responded and located the gun. Further inspection revealed the black and silver gun to be pellet gun.

Possible Overdose: At 9:26 a.m. Officer Cassiopeia DeLaTorre responded to a residence on Brewers Bridge Road regarding a 40-year-old male who was found by a family member deceased. CDS and CDS paraphernalia were recovered at the residence and the investigation is ongoing.

Animal Complaint: At 11:09 a.m. Officer Uricks responded to a residence on West Connecticut Concourse regarding an injured cat. A witness indicated they viewed two pit bulls and a Chihuahua running away, after hearing animals fighting. After checking, the witness noticed her neighbor’s cat injured. Another person assisted the witness and took the cat to an animal hospital, however it deceased upon arrival.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and the dog’s owner has been identified.

Missing Person: At approximately 12:05 p.m. Jackson Police was notified an 83-year-old male, who suffers from dementia, had gone missing. Officer Lindenberg located the male walking on Frank Applegate Road a short time later and returned him back to his residence.

Nov. 8 Crisis Intervention: Officer Gorski responded to a residence in the 60 Acre Condominium Complex regarding a female who wanted to harm herself. Jackson Police was contacted by the victim’s husband who stated his wife indicated she took a quantity of prescription pills and said goodbye. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

D.W.I.: At approximately 8:33 p.m., Jackson Police received a call regarding a vehicle swerving all over the road. Officer Greenberger was able to locate the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. As a result of his investigation, the 35-yearold driver from Beachwood was arrested for driving under the influence. Officer Goelz, a certified Drug Recognition Expert assisted with the investigation.

Nov. 9 Suspicious Person: At 4:50 p.m. a resident of the Three Pence Condominium Complex contacted the Jackson Police regarding a male, who was lurking around the complex, acting suspiciously. Officer Bennett responded and located the 34-yearold male. The male, who also resides in the complex, was arrested after it was determined he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The media and the public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Five Ways You Can Damage Your Hearing Without Knowing It

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection. Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage.

Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss.

Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear.

Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears

before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use.

Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear.

Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more.

Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.

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

You Will Never Look At Pumpkin Pie The Same

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The other day I was eating a banana and decided to dip it in some fresh pumpkin butter that I had bought. At no other time of year would this “pumpkin” thoughtseed ever float through my head.

With the holiday season upon us, and pumpkin pie everywhere, allow me to share what I know about these medicinal and delicious spices. You’ll never look at pumpkin pie the same way again after reading this. Here’s how they heal you: Cinnamon: Cinnamon is thought to aid in regulating blood sugar in people with hyperglycemia, pre-diabetes and diabetes. It works by blocking digestive enzymes such as alpha-glucosidase, sucrose and pancreatic amylase which blunts the amount of sugar released into your bloodstream. Cinnamon also contains MHCP (MethylHydroxyChalcone Polymer) which acts similar to your own insulin shuttling sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cell.

Clove: We call it “clove” because none of us want to call it by its botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum!

If you love Chai Tea, or Masala Chai you obviously like the taste of cloves because this is an integral part of chai recipes. If you have dental pain, you can put a drop of clove essential oil in water and have sips. You can put some clove essential oil onto a Q-tip and dab your achy tooth. Aside for toothaches and gum problems, clove can help with many respiratory diseases, Candida, headaches and throat infections. Some men report that it improves their libido which makes sense because clove is

known to enhance testosterone, at least in animal studies.

Nutmeg: Feeling blue around the holidays? Nutmeg is your antidepressant spice and can be sprinkled on coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie and sweet potato dishes. Nutmeg extract was given to mice for three days and it reduced signs of depression. The researchers concluded it was so profound, it was virtually comparable to shots of antidepressant drugs,, namely imipramine (Tofranil) and fluoxetine (Prozac).

Another interesting little-known fact is that nutmeg can help mice with lung inflammation and asthma symptoms due to its high content of another compound called macelignan.

You know how you have been trained to breathe in relaxing aromas of lavender in order to sleep at night? Well, inhaling nutmeg scent is actually better! According to a study in The International Journal of Molecular Science, “Nutmeg oil afforded a greater inhibitory effect than did lavender oil.” The reason it works is because nutmeg is a CNS (central nervous system) tonic that contains a potent anxiolytic called 4-terpineol. It increases activity of GABA in your body and dampens down glutamate.

I need to caution those of you in the benzo community who are still struggling to recover. If you are in PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) then avoid nutmeg until your receptors upregulate and heal. They will do that if you hold on and please hold on! The topic of benzo and PAWS is covered in some of my other articles at my website.

(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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The celebratory dinner was at the AMVETS Post 2, in Jackson. Al Llin, a United States veteran, volunteered to drive all of their Vets on the Bartley Bus. Shawn O’Connor, also an army veteran, from Bartley’s Maintenance Department, accompanied Al in taking these honorary residents to the celebration. Bartley’s Vets who attended the dinner were Edward Tremblay and Charles Ecks, from The Orchards At Bartley, and Stanley Bruh and Matt Mcloughlin from Bartley Healthcare.

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Mistrial In Menendez Corruption Case

By Jennifer Peacock

NEWARK – After four days of a deadlocked jury, a federal judge was forced to declare a mistrial in Sen. Bob Menendez’s 11-week corruption trial.

Judge William Walls declared the mistrial after individually interviewing each person on the 12-member jury, seven women and five men.

The senator’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said the jurors wrote they would not budge on their convictions.

“We have each tried to look at this case from different viewpoints but still feel strongly in our positions, nor are we willing to move away from our strong convictions,” they wrote, according to Lowell.

Menendez was indicted April 2015 on multiple charges, including making false statements, conspiracy, Travel Act viola-

tions, bribery, and honest services fraud.

Prosecutors alleged the senator conspired with Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, that Menendez would get a favorable outcome for the doctor in Medicare disputes, worth tens of millions to Melgen, and also support the visa applications of Melgen’s girlfriends.

Melgen in return lavished nearly a million dollars of gifts and campaign contributions to Menendez, which he then failed to report on financial disclosure forms.

Both men deny the claims.

But Melgen in April this year was convicted by a South Florida federal jury of 67 criminal counts of fraud, in a separate case also involving Medicare.

Menendez has maintained his innocence throughout, claiming that his close friend of 20 years was simply being generous, not seeking any gain.

Ocean County Coin Club Meets Regularly

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The low Estate Tax exemptions coupled with the high Federal Tax rate caused many persons to do some form of tax planning when preparing their Last Wills and Testaments. This usually resulted in some form of sophisticated Wills with complicated trust provisions to eliminate or reduce the effects of the Estate Taxes.

However, beginning in 2001, the Federal Estate Tax exemption began to increase until today when it is now $5,490,000. The New Jersey exemption stayed at $675,000 until January 1, 2017 when it increased to $2,000,000 and in 2018 there will be no New Jersey Estate Tax. For most persons, the Federal and State Estate Taxes have ceased to be a concern when doing estate planning.

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Lakewood Pharmacy Reaches Settlement With State

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LAKEWOOD - A Lakewood pharmacy has reached a settlement the state comptroller’s office to pay back only a portion of Medicaid claims that had no purchase invoices.

The Comptroller ’s Medicaid Fraud Division found that Madison Avenue Pharmacy, 400 Madison Ave., submitted 13,214 Medicare claims between Jan.1, 2013 and Feb. 29, 2016 that were not supported by wholesaler invoices. In all, the pharmacy, owned by David Segal, was overpaid $1,414,985.01 and $1,842.47 for prescription discrepancies.

The settlement gives a “credit” of $538,744.10, leaving Madison Avenue Pharmacy to pay back $878,083.38.

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JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the Comptroller’s office to ask why the more than half-a-million “credit” was given to the pharmacy. Jeff Lamm of the Comptroller’s office said that the pharmacy was eventually able to provide documentation of claims for that amount credited to them.

“The pharmacy inventory investigations that we routinely conduct ensure that Medicaid funds are being spent appropriately,” State Comptroller Philip James Degnan said. “Through this process, our investigators verify that submitted claims are supported by proper documentation.

When the pharmacy cannot provide sufficient documentation, we will act aggressively to pursue a recovery on behalf of the Medicaid program.”

A press release issued Nov. 16 from the MFD said the settlement resolves any allegations resulting from the investigation, but the pharmacy does not admit to any liability.

U.S. News & World Report Names The Manor Health And Rehabilitation Center A Top Nursing Home

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – For the second year in a row, The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center at CentraState Medical Center has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized magazine that routinely evaluates and rates health care providers across the country.

The Manor, located on the campus of CentraState Medical Center, provides comprehensive shortterm rehabilitation and long-term skilled-nursing services to help residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, personal comfort and quality of life.

The Manor earned this designation by demonstrating appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in national quality measures, along with meeting performance standards set by U.S. News, such as earning at least 4 stars in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) overall rating for all 12 months of the reporting period. The Manor earned 5-Stars in overall rating from CMS. “I am very proud of our incredibly skilled and dedicated team of clinicians at The Manor,” says Toni Lynn Davis, MHA, CNHA, FACHCA, administrator of The Manor. “The Best Nursing Home designation is a testament to our commitment of improving all aspects of compassionate and individualized care.”

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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.

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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. (52) 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.

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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.

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(50) 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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Prosecutor’s Office Urges Residents To Check Utility Workers’ IDs OCEAN COUNTY – SUEZ and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office reminds residents to take extra precaution in protecting themselves and their homes by closely examining the identification of any person claiming to be from the water company or any other utility.

“SUEZ is committed to safety for its customers and employees, and we want to protect them from any harm,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Op-

erations. “All of our employees wear uniforms and photo identification badges with the SUEZ name and logo,” he added.

Mastrokalos added that in addition to a photograph, SUEZ identification badges display the employee’s name, employee number, job title and date the badge was issued. Customers should look for white SUEZ logoed vehicles, which prominently feature the Company’s bright green logo and dark

blue lettering.

“False identification and scams can trouble credulous citizens who are unknowingly persuaded into allowing strangers to enter their homes, said Joseph Coronato, Ocean County Prosecutor.

“Ocean County has the largest senior community population in New Jersey, and it’s especially critical to continue to raise awareness among our residents,” he added.

“Our customers should always ask to see proper identification before allowing anyone entrance into a home,” Mastrokalos said. “If anyone questions if a visit is legitimate, our customer service department is always pleased to help,” he added.

Residents who have any questions about whether a visit is valid should contact SUEZ at 877-5651456, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027, or the local police department.

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Altogether, CentraState helped raise nearly $6,000.

Vendor & Craft Fair

JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Lion Band’s fifth annual vendor and craft fair is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3 in the high school gym, 125 N. Hope Chapel Road.

The fair will feature more than 100 crafters and vendors will offer unique items.

For more information, contact Christine Young or Leah Ricotta-Tye at vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.

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JACKSON – Bread From Heaven Cafe and Pantry is currently seeking donations. Visit the group’s Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/1037795582981865.

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–Photos by Lorri Casella The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band are the US Bands Group VI-A National Champions.

JACKSON – The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band are the US Bands Group VI-A National Champions.

On Nov. 4 in Allentown, Pa., the band put on the show of a lifetime, outperforming the other talented bands in their group to grab the national title as well as winning the captions of best music and best overall effect. With that comes the national championship banner and the prized national championship trophy, all 10’ 4” of it. This all comes on the heels of their NJ State Championship win the week before, an unprecedented double for the school.

The school’s Asst. Band Director Eric Ficarra reflected, “Winning these titles these past two weekends is not only a reflection of the work that the instructional staff, students, and Band Parent organization have put in, but also a reflection of the incredible support we receive for our programs from the Jackson community. We could not do what we do without the network of support we have in all those who contribute to our success. It is truly an honor to be a part of this legacy, and it is just simply euphoric to take home the National Championship with who we now know to be the best band around!”

For the second straight week the Jaguars received the royal treatment upon arriving home.

As they exited the NJ Turnpike they were met by the NJ State Police for an escort down I-195 and as they arrived in town they were passed off to vehicles from the Jackson police department, numerous fire houses and EMT services.

It was a well-deserved welcome home for the National Champs.

It all started back in January, when the students in the percussion section began their preparations for a show that wouldn’t “premiere” until late August. As winter turned into spring, other sections started to familiarize themselves with the music and drill that would eventually lead to one of the most decorated seasons the Jaguars have ever had.

Reflecting on the victories and their place in the band’s history, Senior Drum Major Vance Balce states, “It was unreal. Seeing the giant smiles and tears on my friend’s faces when we received that trophy was something I’ll never forget. I let the moment unfold for itself and embraced it. I felt whole. Everything we endured, everything we fought for, every note we played, and every step we took, I could feel all of it being finally paid off with everyone’s cheers resonating throughout the stadium. We had made history in our books, and I couldn’t

have been any prouder of this journey that we finished together, as a family.”

While most prefer the feeling of a warm summer evening, the Jaguar family will always have great memories of “On a Cold Winter’s Night.”

The program was based on classical Christmas and winter themed compositions and the difficulty and beauty of the music was a determining factor in the band’s two championships as they won best music captions at both competitions.

As great as the music may be, the visual aspect is equally as important. Band Director Jason Diaz explains, “After putting all the compositions together, there were two visions that kept popping in our head; the first were images of bare tree branches blowing in the wind and the second was the color scheme of the Disney animated film “Frozen”. With all these basic elements, “On a Cold Winter’s Night” was born and developed into an award winning program.”

Once the program is set, it isn’t only about learning and perfecting the show. Parents on the equipment crew spend hours upon hours building and painting props, loading and unloading trucks and making sure the band has everything they need. Parents on the hospitality crew make sure the band, the staff and the crew are all fed and hydrated for their long competition days.

The chaperones are there to make sure the kids are all safe and where they need to be. It is all about family and it takes a family to win a championship. “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the band’s signature song even reflects this sense of family. After the victory everyone was hugging, crying, screaming, high-fiving and many kissed the trophy. Mr. Diaz summed it up when saying “It was extremely gratifying to observe the entire Jaguar Band Family embrace the Nationals Trophy and Banner while capturing photos for their own memory albums. We truly create a family atmosphere and what an honor it was to celebrate these victories with our brothers and sisters.”

It was truly a magical season for the Jaguars and an incredible way for the senior class to go out. Senior Color Guard Captain Kailyn Turner expressed her feelings by saying “I’m so thankful that I got to be a part of this band. The last four years left me with amazing memories and winning the national championship was just the icing on the cake.” While marching band is over for the seniors, they will always be a part of this family. As they say, “Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar.”

Submitted by Jonathan Wood.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 2 - december 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Play to your strengths. The more you stretch mental and physical muscles the stronger you will become.

In the week ahead use your time wisely. You may be distracted by time-wasting ideas and projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things will work out for the best. Your judgment is best during the first half of the week. Accept any opportunities that come your way as even the smallest helpful act on your part can result in improved financial security.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act with accuracy.

Brainstorm new techniques and methods with a partner and put them in place with a deft hand. Your wisdom and leadership abilities are on display, especially in the workplace, as this week unfolds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the first half of the week your decision-making skills are at their best, especially when dealing with finances.

Be sure to get the best of everything; quantity should not be confused with quality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make the best use of your abilities in the week ahead. You may not be able to see it or poke it with a stick but you have what it takes to make the grade in the business world. Someone close might be a stickler for details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pursue an education in emerging trends. In the week ahead learn new things by visiting the library, exploring the internet or signing up for a class. Avoid potential frustrations by not taking on additional obligations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult

to strike the perfect balance in social settings in the week ahead. You might vacillate about decisions because you are anxious to please others or too aggressive when you should politely wait your turn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early part of the week you might be at your best when you mingle with others. Use your eagerness to knock on doors and ask for the sale. Don’t lose your momentum or the chance to get ahead by daydreaming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be more interested in business than pleasure in the week ahead. Although you have ample drive and ambition to get ahead in the material world, be cautious when presented with financial opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money isn’t everything, but it might be to you. Put some irons into the fire this week and they will burn red hot if they are destined to turn into something useful, but will slip out of your hands if they won’t.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Place emphasis on lasting values and long-term comfort. In the upcoming week you can show your shrewdness as well as your empathy when dealing with business and financial matters. You sparkle in social settings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some romantic fantasies can come true. You are likely to hit the target if you aim for lasting affection in the week to come. Reassess financial matters and consider changes that can make significant improvements.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen BackToTheTable: A Sweet,Tangy Stir-Fry Is Easy OnThe Budget And Brings EveryoneTogether

By Wolfgang Puck

All across the country, people are at a transition point in their dinnertime habits.

We’ve finished summer’s easygoing days, when the evening meal might mean grilled burgers and hot dogs or a quick bite out before a movie or maybe the children heading off in different directions for dinner at friends’ homes. It sometimes seemed as if the family dinner table was a forgotten piece of furniture.

Now vacations are over, school is back in session, and the sun is setting earlier day by day. It’s the right time to gather around that table again for a home-cooked meal.

Sharing food you cook for yourself and your loved ones is a remarkably effective way to build closeness. Good meals shared can make everyone happier and more relaxed, leading to easier conversations and closer bonds. If you’re a parent, the dinner table offers an especially good opportunity to catch up on your kids’ activities - and make sure they’re doing their homework!

But how can you get back into the habit of cooking nightly meals? The easiest way is to focus on recipes that provide big flavor and great satisfaction with minimal effort. And that often leads me to stir-frying.

This Asian cooking technique evolved long ago as a way to cook food quickly without using too much precious fuel. By cutting up your ingredients into uniform, small pieces and stirring them together quickly in a large pan over high heat, a delicious one-dish meal can be cooked in minutes.

Flavor is quickly added through liquid seasonings that can also play the role of marinade for whatever protein is featured; and a touch of cornstarch helps to bind that sauce when heated, beautifully coating all the stir-fried ingredients. The only other dish you need to make the meal complete is some steamed rice that you start cooking, following package instructions, before you start preparing the main dish.

In addition to being quick and easy to prepare, and delicious, the following recipe for a sweet-and-tangy pork-and-vegetable stirfry has yet three more aspects to its appeal.

First, it features ingredients you may well already have in your pantry or refrigerator, or certainly ones you can find easily in your local supermarket. Even better, it’s surprisingly economical, with the entire ingredient list probably costing less than you’d spend to feed four people in a fast-food restaurant.

And finally, you don’t even need a wok to make it; a large frying pan works fine.

Feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken for the pork, or add other vegetables

you like. Eventually, you can start inventing your own stir-fries, coming up with new ways every evening to lure everyone back to the table.

S W E E T - A N D - T A N G Y PORK-AND-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 to 6 12 ounces (375 g) well-trimmed center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed white rice, for serving 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the pork chops into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice. Set the meat aside in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the bell pepper, onion and carrot into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice, combining them in a separate bowl.

Pour the soy sauce into a small mixing bowl.

Add the cornstarch and stir with a fork until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Stir in the garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Add the seasonings mixture to the bowl of diced pork and toss well. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mixture and stir-fry with a long-handled spoon or spatula, keeping the pork cubes moving continuously around the pan, until they have turned lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Continue stir-frying over high heat until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes longer.

Spoon the steamed rice into individual serving bowls or onto serving plates. Spoon the stir-fried pork and vegetables on top of the rice.

Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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