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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – For more than 20 years, a pre-Thanksgiving brunch tradition has been served up, provided by students and staff of the district’s special education program at Lacey High School. This year was no exception, and beyond the wide variety of food was the message of a big thank you to the community.

Special education teacher Renee Risden welcomed staff, parents and special guests, which included 20 members of the Woman’s Club of Lacey to the event.

As per tradition, attendees were greeted at the door by both (Tadition - See Page 4)

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Lacey High School student Amanda Pilot thanks the members of the Woman’s Club of Lacey, family members and faculty who have helped the special education program during a special pre-Thanksgiving brunch held at the Lacey High School on Nov. 22. (Left) A Thanksgiving wish tree allowed attendees of the Nov. 22 Pre-Thanksgiving Brunch the opportunity to write down what they were thankful for and to place it on the tree during the event.

OCC Basketball Shooting For Success

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By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College their own statistical glory. They trust their teammates. At the junior college men’s basketball team has “Our guys love to move level, a lot of guys play just no slogan, no motto for this the ball... They will to get statistics, just to get to season. the next level.”

However, what the Vikings sacrifice their good will have is team play. shot to get a teammate Crisp ball movement will be a feature of the offense.

“We have no slogan,” said a great shot.”

“Our guys love to move the Patrick Boylan, the team’s –Coach Patrick Boylan ball,” Boylan said. “They will first-year head coach, “but our best message is being unselfish and sacrificing for sacrifice their good shot to get a teammate a great the team. I am excited. We have a lot of unselfish (Basketball - See Page 4)

Officials: Addiction Must Be Addressed From All Sides

–Photo by Chris Lundy From left: Raymond Hanbury, chief psychologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Kelli Chiarello, behavioral health clinical program manager for Hackensack Meridian Health, Brick Police Chief James Riccio, and Anthony Castellano, Heroin Addiction Response Treatment (Blue HART) program for Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

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 (Addiction - See Page 5)

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 (Vote - See Page 21)

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Continued From Page 1 students and high school interns who are studying to go into the special education profession, at the Thanksgiving tree where one could write down what they were thankful for on a piece of paper attached to a string and hang it on a branch.

Woman’s Club of Lacey President Nancy Bylsma Fortin said she and her fellow members always enjoyed the event. Member Mariana Marzacco heads the clubs Community Improvement Program which raises money during the year for special community causes.

Fortin and Marzacco presented a $1,450 check to Risden for the class. The club, which is affiliated with the international Women’s Club has been presenting a check for many years to the class for trips and special projects.

“This brunch is a way for us to say thank you to the members of the Woman’s Club of Lacey and many others who have supported this program over the years,” Risden said.

Fortin said she’d been a member of the local club for 16 years and that the event has a special place in the hearts of their membership. “We raise the money from 50/50 at our club meetings, car parties and now during our bus trips,” Fortin said.

“They’ve used the money from donations toward trips to Disney, a refrigerator and helped a student who had just had an implant procedure done,” Fortin said.

Bunni McGauley, a retired district special education paraprofessional and a member of the Woman’s Club of Lacey, noted how the event started with a project that she was involved with to help a young disabled

Basketball:

Continued From Page 1 shot. We will move the ball inside out and we will use a lot of perimeter shooting. That should be one of our biggest strengths. Our guys will have the freedom to shoot as long as the shot taken is within the rhythm of the offense and is not a selfish shot. They will play a very unselfish brand of basketball and I am looking forward to it.”

The Vikings hope to baffle opponents with several defenses.

“We would like to ideally be a pressing team,” Boylan said. “We will use a couple of different defenses to try to keep the opposing team off guard. We want to make the other team make the adjustments. We want to trap in the corner and trap at the free throw line. The main goal is to not let the other team get comfortable. We don’t want the other team adapting and adjusting.”

OCC comes off a 19-12 overall record, including 12-8 in the Garden State Athletic Conference. The Vikings were 11-4 at home.

They return just one player, 6-foot-5 sophomore guard-forward R.J. Laing, a former Toms River High School South Indian.

Laing averaged 4.8 points and 18.9 minutes per game for OCC where he appeared in 31 games and started 14.

“His leadership has been great,” Boylan

student whose parents were in need.

“I had come to the Woman’s Club asking if they might be able to help the family with one item on a list we had prepared to help them during the holidays. They asked me to come to their meeting and I was shocked.

They had wrapped up presents that included all the items on the list and more. After that, they had given the class a check each year.

From that one project it had snowballed to something so special,” McGauley said.

School Board member Regina Discenza, who was present for the brunch, said “this is a very nice annual event. This is about family and community.”

Superintendent Craig Wigley, who became superintendent in July 2016, said he was involved with special education prior to his becoming superintendent.

“This program and event is incredible. It is very unique. Districts become involved with the Special Olympics, but this event is special and very inclusive,” he said.

“The students and staff cooked and served the food, made decorations and provided a really tasty menu. This year we even upped the bacon from nine pounds to 12,” Risden said.

Risden thanked the paraprofessionals and interns involved with the special education program who helped out for the morning brunch. “They chose to learn and grow with us.” She also thanked the local ShopRite store and the Berkeley Housing Collaboration for their support of the program.

Student Amanda Pilot represented her classmates in the program saying “we appreciate your being here and giving us the support we need. We would not have been able to enjoy all the experiences we have had over the years without you.”

said. “He was a substitute last year, but he will have a much bigger role this year. He has been doing a tremendous job. He has expanded his game. Last year, he was down in the paint (inside). This year, he has the freedom to step out and showcase that he can shoot the ball.”

Boylan hopes former Toms River North players Patrick Marinaccio and Sean O’Donnell also play big roles. Both are freshman guards. Marinaccio stands 6-foot2 and O’Donnell is a 6-footer.

“The biggest thing about Patrick is his toughness,” Boylan said. “He is our glue guy. He does a little bit of everything. He has stepped in as a freshman and has been able to lead. He is aggressive on the boards.

He can shoot. He won’t get us 20 points per game, but if he has an off night we are going to be in trouble.”

O’Donnell figures to deliver scoring punch.

“He is an absolute lights out shooter,” Boylan said. “We are trying to expand the other areas of his game. He helps us space the floor with his three-point shooting ability.”

The starting point guard is 6-foot-2 freshman Nico Montano, who hails from Jackson Liberty.

“We have had a few injuries and he has had to grow up quickly, but the talent is there,” Boylan said. “We are working on his ability to be our floor leader. He is quick and can (Basketball - See Page 6)

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Addiction:

Continued From Page 1 to Knock Out Opioid Abuse. There were a few dozen local residents in attendance, as well as members of the Brick Memorial 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.”

Annual Toy Drive

OCEAN COUNTY – This holiday season the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association. This Toy Drive enables the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the local municipalities to provide gifts for children of families in need within Ocean County.

The Toy Drive Form is used to request toys through the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

The completed form can be emailed, faxed or mailed U.S. Postage.

The form is located at bit.ly/2zZxRnn. The email is OCSheriffRecruiter@co.ocean. nj.us, fax is 732-349-1909. The mailing address is Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ, 08754, Attention: Lt. J. Greene.

Those who wish to donate a new unwrapped toy can call 732-929-2161. This is the designated toy drive telephone line. Leave a message and someone will promptly return the call.

The deadline to file for toys is Dec. 13. The deadline for donations is Dec. 20.

For more information, visit bit.ly/2fCHrjf.

Elks Host Lunch And Bingo

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 Veterans Committee had a lunch and bingo Nov. 14 with entertainment by about 20 former Mrs. New Jersey’s.

Stafford Township’s Police provided the color guard, with the Chief of police leading the pledge of allegiance. They had many military vehicles outside to enhance the experience, also had people to discuss vets benefits help available inside.

More than 100 guests from nursing and veterans homes, Disabled American Vets, American Legions, and local vets attended.

The Southern Ocean Times, December 2, 2017, Page 5 Addiction comes from multiple sources, 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 un-

derlying 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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Continued From Page 4 run an offense.”

The team’s tallest player is 6-foot-7 freshman forward Jack Waddleton, a 190-pounder out of Point Pleasant Boro.

“He will come off the bench,” Boylan said.

“He really looks good so far. He has been improving. He will have the chance to step out from beyond the arc and shoot for the first time in his career. He is one to watch out for in due time.”

Lakewood graduate Alfred Demby, a 6-foot-5 freshman forward, offers athleticism.

“He is our best athlete,” Boylan said. “He brings the physical prowess we have been lacking. He is our junk yard dog. He can shoot it and play down low (inside). He will have some highlight film dunks. He is probably three or four years removed from high school. He is a very explosive athlete and has good size (185 pounds) as well.”

Southern Regional graduate Brian Kornse, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound freshman guard, served in the United States Armed Forces.

“He’s 30 years old,” Boylan said. “It’s good to have a guy like him on the team.

When someone on the team is complaining about a cramp, that player will see Brian was overseas fighting for our country. That player won’t have much to complain about.”

Boylan also hopes for production from Edward Jones, a 6-foot-2 freshman guard from Long Branch; Jason Porter, a 6-foot2 freshman guard from South; Damien Singleton, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from North; France Jacques, a 5-foot-10 freshman guard from North; Isaiah Hill, a 5-foot-10 freshman guard from Manchester; Justin McKenzie Simon, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from Jackson Memorial, and Kenneth Barrow Jr., a 6-foot freshman guard from Long Branch.

“We will play almost like the (Golden State) Warriors play,” Boylan said. “We will space our shooters. I want shooters all over the place. If we can string a couple of runs together, it’s a gut punch for the opposing defense.”

Boylan, 28, a Belmar resident, was an ex-associate head coach of the Montgomery County College (Pa.) men’s team. He played for Pennsbury High School (Pa.), Bucks County College (Pa.) and Delaware Valley University.

“Coaching at OCC has been very exciting and I am loving it,” he said. “It is exciting because I have my own team and I am preparing it to play the way I want them to play. Our freshmen have some nerves, but I feel they will be able to play through them.

Practices are demanding.

“We watch as much film as possible and we have intensity,” Boylan said. “Everything is game like. Fouls are called. We want the

guys who have never played college basketball to have a feeling of what the college game is like. Our players have been receptive. It is more a matter of preparing them for the speed of the game. That is tough as the guys are used to playing against the same players each day in practice. We did not have any scrimmages.”

The team’s assistant coach is former Toms River East and OCC player James Stockton.

“We just want to qualify for the Region XIX Tournament,” Boylan said. “There is a very good chance that we will take some lumps along the way. We are working toward getting better for next year. I hope we will have a very deep returning class.”

The Vikings opened their regular season with a 102-67 road loss to Raritan Valley Community College despite a team-high 22 points from Demby. Laing netted 15 points and Marinaccio tossed in 12.

Demby buried 10 of 13 shots from the field, including two of eight from downtown, and made one of two free throws. He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

Laing knocked down six of 13 shots from the floor where he was 0-for-4 from long range. He picked off a team-high 22 rebounds, including 17 off the defensive glass, and added two assists and one block.

He started and played 32 minutes.

Marinacco was five of 12 from the field, including one of three from behind the arc, and one of two from the foul line. He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

With five starters scoring in double figures, the Vikings bested Montgomery County Community College (Pa.) 102-86 in their home opener to even their record at 1-1.

Demby bucketed a team-high 22 points on nine of 13 from the field, three of seven from downtown and one of five from the foul line. He added six rebounds, four assists and one block in 25 minutes.

O’Donnell connected for 19 points on seven of 12 from the field, including five of 10 from long range. He added six rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes as a starter.

Laing put home 19 points on six of nine from the floor and seven of 12 from downtown. He added 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes as a starter.

Marinaccio finished with 17 points on five of 13 from the field and seven of 10 from the foul line. He added eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes as a starter.

Montano, who started and played 31 minutes, netted 10 points and added six assists, two rebounds and one steal.

The loss dropped Montgomery to 1-6.

The team played more games since this match, but the results were not available at press time.

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STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 E. Bay Avenue in Manahawkin.

The next meeting is December 6. This is

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

9th District Supports Bill Protecting Seniors From Telemarketer Harassment CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are putting their full support behind a legislative initiative to better protect consumers, most especially seniors, from telemarketing harassment.

Senator Connors is second pr ime and Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove have requested to be added on as cosponsors to companion legislation, S-2461 and A-4209, that would establish a task force to evaluate and make recommendations relating to the cost

and feasibility of implementing appropriate technology and other methods to reduce incidents of telemarketing harassment and intimidation of consumers in New Jersey.

The fi rst-prime sponsors of S-2461 and A-4209 are Senator Jennifer Beck and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, respectively. Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following statement explaining their support for this legislative initiative: “As more seniors are using cell phones they are increasingly becoming tar-

gets of telemarketers doing an end run around government-established ‘Do Not Call’ lists. To counteract the harassment by telemarketers, action needs to be taken at the state and federal level to modernize consumer protections to keep up with this quickly advancing technology.

“Legislation we are supporting would establish a task force with the necessary expertise to develop strategies to combat telemarketing harassment by targeting seniors. Task force members would include a representative of

the State Attorney General’s Office and telecommunications technology e x p e r t s f r o m Ve r i z o n New Jersey. Additional members would include a representative of both the AARP and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, as well as three senior citizens who have experienced telemarketing harassment and intimidation.

“Drafting laws to effectively counteract telemarketing harassment will not be an easy task especially consider ing the rate at wh ich telecom mu n ication technology advances.

However, as representatives serving a large senior constituency that is being deliberately targeted, we understand the increasing need for added protections that properly identify telemarketers violating the law so that a complaint can be fi led with the FCC or the state.”

Subsequent to being released by the Senate Economic Growth Committee, S -2461 is presently on Second Reading in the Senate while A-4209 is awaiting action by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Congressman Macarthur Announces $8 Million Awarded And Returned To Constituents From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced his office has returned and awarded $8 million dollars to his constit-

uents since taking office. The Congressman’s office has had the opportunity to fight on behalf of South Jersey residents on a variety of different

situations, examples include: •$123,836 for a retired police officer from Social Security, who was injured in the line of duty • $121,389 for a veteran from the VA after years of being denied a service-related ailment • $17,985 for a mother of a disabled son from OPM, who needed help expediting a decision regarding her disability retirement application

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before her son’s insurance ran out • $22,393 for a homeless woman from Social Security Disability, who needed her claim expedited “My very dedicated staff and I fight for the people of South Jersey and I’m so

grateful for the work my entire casework team has done to award and return money to deserving residents,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Navigating the overwhelming federal bureaucracy can be exhausting and intimidating but my

office is here to ensure that each and every citizen of our district is treated fairly and receives the benefits or support they deserve. If any of my constituents are having a problem with the federal government, I encourage them to contact my office.”

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Endowment Created To Honor Outstanding Marketer

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – One local dentist is honoring a special someone well-known throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties in a special way.

A memorial scholarship to honor marketing whiz Joanne Reynolds was set up by longtime client Dr. Ron Rotem, dentist at Rotem Dental Care. The Joanne Reynolds Marketing Scholarship, an initial-$10,000 scholarship set up at the Ocean County College Foundation, will be awarded to an outstanding student studying marketing or business.

Reynolds founded her own marketing and media company in 2001 and was well-known throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.

She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer last October. Rotem, one of her long-term clients, wanted to do something in her honor.

“Joanne took care of us for almost 20 years, always looking out for our best interests.

–Photo courtesy Media Buy Solutions Joanne Reynolds She was a trusted friend who will be greatly missed,” Rotem said.

Donations to the scholarship can be made payable to Ocean County College Foundation, Joanne Reynolds Scholarship. The mailing address is OCC Foundation, One College Drive, P.O. Box 2001, Toms River, NJ 08754.

30th Annual Buffet Breakfast With Santa

LANOKA HARBOR – The 30th annual buffet breakfast with Santa will be held 7 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 at the firehouse, 2 Warren Ave. The breakfast is sponsored by the Lanoka Harbor Fire Company and local businesses.

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Harpist To Put On Christmas Concert

WARETOWN – The Waretown Historical Society is hosting harpist Barbara Gallagher for a Christmas program 2-4 p.m.

Dec. 10 at the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum.

Barbara came two years ago, and everyone was delighted with her wonderful program.

Refreshments will be served. No registration is required.

For more information, call 609-661-1733.

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STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization 501(c) 3 that exists to provide equipment, training and other police services. Residents can easily support their foundation simply by

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Residents can shop for everyone on their gift list this holiday to help support the foundation.

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Send Us Letters To Santa Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he reads this newspaper.

In fact, if you want your Letter to Santa published in the paper, just send it in. We will publish it on a page dedicated just to letters to Santa.

Please send your letters to “Letters To Santa,” Care Of Micromedia Publications, 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

Or, you can email the letters to the editor so that he can put them in the paper. His email address is CLundy@JerseyShoreOnline.com.

Please, only children on Santa’s GOOD LIST should write.

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Bartley Honors Their Heroes

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COMPLETE EYE CARE SERVICES –Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare recognizes their Veterans every year by having a celebration, bringing together friends and families.

Every year, Bartley Healthcare takes some of their Vets to a Veteran’s Day Dinner to be recognized and thanked for their service to the country.

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.

Veteran’s Day honors the brave men and

women, living and dead, who have fought America’s battles, past and present. Bartley Healthcare always shows the most respect and gratitude to their veterans, for the sacrifices that they have made for our freedom.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs.

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The Southern Ocean Medical Center, 1140 Route 72 West.

Cookie Walk In Barnegat

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Cookie Walk sale 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 at Station 11 on Birdsall Street.

Kimberly Wojcik, Broker Associate Wishes You & Your Family

Happy Holidays

Home-baked cookies and goodies will be available.

For more information, call Milena at 609618-3638.

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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.

Atlantic City Ballet To Perform ‘The Nutcracker’

GALLOWAY – Celebrate a long cherished tradition of wondrous holiday performances from the Atlantic City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” when it returns to the Stockton Performing Arts Center, Dec. 8 and 9.

Show time is 7 p.m. on Dec. 8, and 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 9. Tickets are $33.

Children’s tickets are $12 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be ordered online at www.stockton.edu/pac or by visiting the Box Office or calling 609-652-9000. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and ninety minutes before each performance. For Group Sales, call 609-652-4786.

This is the 35th year the Atlantic City Ballet will present its production of The Nutcracker.

This beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wondrous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters. Young and old alike will experience the magic of this marvelous Christmas tale that will create a lifetime of memories.

Founded in 1982 by International Ballerina Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet serves as a prime artistic resource to the residents of Atlantic City and the surrounding areas.

The company is comprised of professional dancers from around the world and has earned national acclaim for its technical expertise and exuberant stage presence. Although its home

MANAHAWKIN – A family Christmas breakfast with Santa will be held 9-11 a.m.

Dec. 9 at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 100 Bishop Lane.

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By Jennifer Peacock 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.

The first payment of $440,083.38 was due at the signing of the agreement. Monthly payments of $73,000 will made over six months, the first of which was due Nov. 15.

base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast.

The company’s repertoire of original works includes such classics as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Swan Lake.” Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as” Dracula,” “Caught Up In The Swing” and her full length “Carmen.” Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

For patrons with special needs, the Stockton Performing Arts Center offers wheelchair accessible seating, large type programs, and listening assistive devices. Please identify any needs you may have when making a reservation.

The Stockton Performing Arts Center, the Jersey Shore’s Center for the Arts, is located on the campus of Stockton University, on Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway. Just 12 miles west of Atlantic City, the Center is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway.

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Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 8-12.

Registration deadline is Dec. 4 Call Barbara at 609-693-9639 to register.

Pieceful Shores Meeting Information

STAFFORD – Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild meets 1-3 p.m. the third Wednesday and 7–9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Stafford Community Center, 775

E. Bay Ave. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information call Helen at 609-9712798 or Yvonne at 609-242-5449.

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Southern Regional Marching Band Wins Tournament Of Bands

Friday December 8th 6-9pm • Saturday December 9th 2-5pm Forked River Baptist Church • 21 Haines St., Lanoka Harbor Take a walk through the streets of ancient Bethlehem on the Night Jesus was born. See live animals. Explore an unforgettable market place where you can learn how things were done in those days. Visit individual shops, learn how to write in Hebrew, dye material, sample foods, and much more!

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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CHIMNEYS • GUTTERS • ROOFING • MASONRY –Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional High School Marching Band won the 2017 Tournament of Bands Group 3 Atlantic Coast Championship at Hershey Park Stadium on Oct. 29. The Band scored a 97.0 with their show, titled “What Lies Within” to take first place at the competition along with the

awards for Best Music, Best Brass, and Best Percussion. The win finishes off an undefeated competitive season for the 82-member Marching Band, coming in first place at every event this year. Owen LaRocca received a $2,000 scholarship from Tournament of Bands at the Championships.

Retirement Open House For Branch Manager, Linda Feaster

SURF CITY – Stop by the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., on Dec. 11 between 2-6 p.m. to honor Branch Manager, Linda Feaster. She will be retiring at the end of this year.

Come celebrate and wish Feaster the best as

she prepares for the next chapter in her life.

Join the staff as they recognize all that she has accomplished for the Ocean County Library and the Long Beach Island community in her years of service. Refreshments will be served.

This drop-in event is open to the public.

Santa Photos In A Victorian Setting

TOMS RIVER – Santa Claus will be appearing at the Ocean County Historical Society museum, located at 26 Hadley Ave., on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The museum is a Victorian-style building that

will be decorated for the holidays. Families must bring their own camera to take photos.

Docents will be available to give tours of the rooms. The event is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 732-341-1880.

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Big Woods Farm Christmas Shop Where the Holiday Traditions Begin for Over 33 Years

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Alum Nick Nocco (Rowan University Men’s Cross Country - Captain) placed 41 in the NCAA Atlantic Regional meet Nov. 11. This fall Nick helped lead Rowan to the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship Oct. 28, placing 9th overall in the conference meet.

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Bakker Defeats Widener For Key Stone Cup –Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Football Alum Ryan Bakker is a member of the Del Val College Football team that defeated Widener Nov. 11 for the #KeyStoneCup and clinching the MAC Conference Championship for the 2017 season.

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Wrestling Alum Zach Wilhelm (Stevens Institute of Technology) on winning the 2017 Ithaca Invitational in Providence, Rhode Island Nov. 4. Zach also helped the Ducks capture the team title at the invitational. Zach currently has a record of 6 & 0 on the season.

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What to expect during your consultation

Patients are greeted with a smile by a dedicated and loving staff that understands what individuals in pain are experiencing. Each has a deep commitment to your health and to you as a person. During your visit you will receive personalized attention from a seasoned staff of medical doctors, physical therapists and acupuncturists. An analysis of your condition by the medical team in conjunction with a detailed treatment plan will be described in as much detail as possible. There is no pressure to accept treatment as the staff at Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine strives to create a relaxed environment by educating patients about their options. The ultimate decision maker is the patient.

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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 moreabout the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.

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

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

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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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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates

Prior to 2001, the Federal Estate Tax and the New Jersey Estate Tax both had an exemption (threshold) of $675,000. This meant that any estate with a gross value of more than $675,000 would be subject to the Estate Taxes. The tax rate for the Federal Estate Tax was almost 40%.

The tax rate for New Jersey was only about 8-9% and the New Jersey Estate Tax would be paid as part of the Federal Estate Tax so there was no double taxation.

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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December Show At Novins Planetarium

OCEAN COUNTY – The Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College has these holiday shows in December.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, & Dec. 23 at 12:30 p.m. – Let It Snow with Free Star Talk & Laser Song! This delightful show features a new variety of festive classics and includes a stunning multi-media fi nale. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects, and all-dome scenery. This show is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Playlist: Let It Snow, Run Rudolph Run, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, We

Wish You a Merry Christmas, and more.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m. – Laser Holidays. This laser concert features classic holiday favorites, modern hits, and unique renditions of timeless songs. A fun experience for everyone! Playlist: Sleigh Ride, Up On the Housetop, Winter Wonderland, Dec.k the Halls, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, The Chipmunk Song, All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Feliz Navidad, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Frosty the Snowman, Carol of the Bells, The Christmas Song, All I Want For Christmas Is You, and more.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.

– Season of Light with Free Star Talk & Laser Song. (Ages 7 & up). Explore the

reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the Star over Bethlehem. This is an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons – a time that holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice – Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican, and Hopi.

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witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky.

Thrilling rides, magic, and surprises await them on their fantastic full dome journey.

From 11-11:30 a.m., children will create a fun craft that they can use as part of the show. An interactive and beautiful new film, Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest is sure to become a holiday tradition for all patrons at the planetarium.

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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.

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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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Vote:

Continued From Page 1 125,781 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 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.

242 Years And Going Strong

–Photo courtesy Bill Pivarnick BAYVILLE – Bill Pivarnick, commandant of the Cpl. Wm. H. Smith Marine Corps League Detachment 667 prepares to cut the birthday cake of the Marine Corps 242nd birthday with fellow Marines at their annual ball. Also at this special occasion was a table prepared for fellow POWs and MIAs tended by Larry Migliorisi and Bob Meola. Those interested in joining the Marine Corps League Detachment can call Bill at 848-240-3515.

Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred

OCEAN COUNTY – Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred is at the Grunin Center 8 p.m.

Dec. 9. Tickets are $25-$35.

Italian Bred is based on true life events, told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian in New York. Candice is being called someone who “Stuns!” by The Chicago Stage. She slips in and out of multiple family characters while sharing the stage with virtual cameos of Emmy winner

Leslie Jordan (“Will and Grace”), Mario Cantone (“Sex & the City”), Steve Schirripa (“The Sopranos”), and Vic DiBitetto (“Mall Cop 2”). Candice Guardino will visit the Grunin Center after successful shows in NJ, NYC, LA, and Chicago where she received rave reviews and played to sold-out crowds.

For tickets, call 732-255-0500 or write to grunincenter@ocean.edu.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

OCEAN COUNTY – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning Jan. 11 once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Training will be held at The Chelsea in Brick. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides

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Become a voice to those in distress and make a difference in the community.

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WARETOWN – Waretown First Aid Squad shared its October stats mid-November. Calls, from August to October: 162 total. Year-to-date: 525.

Working Hours, August to October: 540.49. Year-to-date: 1527.83.

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The squad now has three members with more than 100 calls for the year: Jason Dougherty with 174; Brandon Tolbert with 121; and Steve Emanuel with 103.

For more information, visit waretown firstaid.com/call-statistics/.

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Little Egg Harbor Library December Programs

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Road, will host the following programs for adults, children and teens in the month of December. Programs are free, but some require registration in advance. To register or find out more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-294-1197.

Adult Programs: 12/20 at 2 p.m., Wednesday – Adult Coloring.

No need to register and refreshments will not be included.

12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 at 7 p.m., Tuesday – English Conversation Group.

12/6, 12/20, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday – Get Your Knit On: Knit Night. Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch for dates at 609-294-1197.

12/5, 12/19, 6 p.m., Tuesday – LEH Video Gamers Club. Are you an adult who is interested in video games and making new friends

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to game with? REG. 12/15 at 11 a.m., Friday – Holiday Fun for Adults with Special Challenges. Celebrate the Holiday Season with a fun craft. Bring your lunch and picnic indoors.

12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 at 1 p.m., Wednesday – Mah Jongg at the Library. Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

12/6 at 7 p.m., Wednesday – Flavian.Why settle for the ordinary when you can have an

“Out of This World” entertainment experience that is new, different, fun and exciting? Flavian will read your mind and make you laugh as he reveals answers to some very funny questions.

12/9 at 10:30 a.m., Saturday – Take Care of Your Credit. Please join us as Andrew Morales of Wells Fargo presents a program on Credit: Establishing, Building, and Maintaining your credit.

12/16 at 2 p.m., Saturday – Motown Christmas. Please join BJ and the Band as they perform this holiday concert with Motown flair.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

12/26 at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday – Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library. Please join the friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

12/27 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday – Adulting 101.

Please join Jenn Klein of Perlmutter ShopRite to learn how to cook easy desserts.

Children’s Programs: 12/2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday – Chess Classes with LEH Chess Club. Introductory chess classes are being offered to children ages 7 and older.

12/2 at 2 p.m., Saturday – Stories Told, A Gift You Can Hold. Michelle Washington Wilson, Storyteller, will share stories including folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, poems and fables suitable for all ages to enjoy.

12/4 at 10:30 a.m., Monday – Preschool Holiday Story Time. Stories, songs and a simple craft. Ages 3–5. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Will include music and refreshments.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

12/11 at 10:30 a.m., Monday – Toddler Time Holiday Special. Story, songs, rhymes and a simple craft. Ages 18–36 months with caregiver.

12/13 at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday – Music Together Demo with Rosemary Hennessy. Play music, sing songs and join in musical activity.

Ages birth–5 with caregiver.

12/14 at 4 p.m., Thursday – Hanukah Program for Children. Story and craft. Ages 5 and up.

12/21 at 4 p.m., Thursday – Kwanzaa Program for Children. Story and craft. Ages 5 and up.

12/28 at 2:30 p.m., Thursday – Celebrate American Girl Dolls. Bring your doll and make a holiday ornament. Ages 4 and up.

Teen & Tween Programs: 12/12 at 5 p.m., Tuesday – Minecraft. Play Minecraft and talk about the game with other players. Ages 9–14.

12/12 at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday – Pokémon. Battle, trade cards and meet other fans. Bring your DS and games and battle with parent’s permission.

Ages 9–14.

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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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Conroy Signs To Rider

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Field Hockey player Katlin Conroy signed her commitment to Rider University. She is pictured with her family and SRHS Principal Eric Wilhelm.

TED Talks Plus Book Discussion

BARNEGAT – TED Talks plus Book Discussion takes place every Friday at 2 p.m. for a 20 minute TED talk.

The talk and book discussion take place at

the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. Registration is required at theoceancounty library.org.

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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