2017-12-09 - The Toms River Times

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| December 9, 2017

C O L L E G E CORNER

–Photo courtesy Stockton University Athletics Communications Department Top: Kaitlin Lister, originally from Toms River East, helped Georgian Court win the tournament.

Bottom: Stockton junior guard Kashaun Barnes, formerly from Toms River North, reached a career high score against Wesley College.

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Hotel Rules Change After Drug Arrests

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – People staying in hotels and motels must now have their identity recorded by staff and provided to the police if asked, in response to illegal activities being done in local hotels.

According to the new ordinance, every guest staying in a hotel or motel must have their name and address written legibly. A government-issued photo identification and two other forms of ID are required. Telephone numbers, driver’s license number, and vehicle description must also be provided.

By Chris Christopher The top-seeded Georgian Court University women’s soccer team lived up to its billing, winning the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament with a 4-1 victory over second-ranked Wilmington University in the championship game.

The host Lions received contributions from former local high school players in front of 500 fans.

Sophomore forward Dana Fontana, a Brick Memorial graduate, staked the winners to a 3-0 lead with a goal from 20 yards out 77:20 into the match off a feed from sophomore midfielder Kaitlin Lister (Toms River East). Fontana pushed the lead to 4-0 at 80:48 with her sixth goal of the year off an initial save by the keeper.

Lister and sophomore midfielder Anissa Fucci (Manchester) made the all-tournament team.

It was the Lions’ third CACC Tournament crowd under coach Jim Moore, whose team also took the title in 2008 and 2010.

GCU’s season ended at 16-4-2 with a first-round loss to Southern New Hampshire University in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

The Lions’ Lizzy Kroon, a senior forward from Central Regional; Lister and Fucci made the 2017 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Women’s Soccer All-Region team.

The room number and time that they are staying must also be recorded.

Minors can not rent a room unless they have written permission from a parent or guardian. All of this information must also be made available if requested by police officers or code enforcers.

The ordinance also prevents anyone from staying in a room for less than 12 hours, or for more than 90 days. Switching rooms within the same hotel does not extend the 90 days.

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College: Continued From Page 1 Fucci was a fi rst-team selection. Kroon and Lister were second-team honorees.

Fucci fi nished in a tie for third place in the CACC in goals with 13. She added five assists. She was third in the CACC in points with 31 in 22 games. She established career highs in goals, assists and points.

The Lions were 8-1-1 when she found the back of the net.

Lister led the CACC in assists with 13 and tied for third in Division II in helpers. She added eight goals. She handed out assists in 10 of the Lions’ 22 matches, including a season-high three in a 4-2 road win over Caldwell University.

Kroon was fifth in the CACC in goals with 12 and added seven assists for 31 points. She ended her career with 48 goals, 21 assists and 117 points. She paced the Lions to the fifth-best scoring offense (3.09 goals per game) in Division II this season.

Kroon and the Lions’ Morgan LaDuca, a Point Pleasant Beach graduate and a Toms River resident, made the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District women’s soccer team.

LaDuca, a senior midfielder-defender, captained a defense that posted a CACCbest 1.11 goals against average. The Lions allowed 24 goals on the season. LaDuca netted a career-high four goals.

Vikings among the elite: The Ocean County College men’s soccer team placed fifth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Tournament

with a 3-2 win over Bunker Hill Community College.

OCC freshman keeper Robert Andrade, from Toms River South, was named to the all-tournament team after making five saves in the fifth-place game.

The Vikings were 10-9-2, winning the Region XIX Tournament to qualify for the nationals Lederle cited: Felician University junior midfielder Sami Lederle, a former Brick Memorial player, made the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference 2017 Fall All-Academic team in women’s soccer for the first time.

The accounting major compiled a 3.82 grade point average. She scored eight points in 2017 on two goals and a club-high four assists. She started all 17 matches.

Setting, spiking: Former Barnegat player Sara Ridgway, a Kean University senior, made the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America team as an honorable mention selection.

She’s the first All-American selection in program history.

The former Bengals standout was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year and helped the Cougars capture their first NJAC title since 2001. She finished the season with 380 kills, 141 total blocks, 128 block assists and 13 solo blocks in 38 matches. She averaged 2.86 kills per set with a .372 hitting percentage and 1.06 blocks per set.

For the second time in her career, Ridgway made the 2017 CoSIDA Division III Aca-

demic All-District fi rst team.

She compiled a 3.95 grade point average for her second honor, majoring in Media & Film Communication. She also was named to the AVCA New York All-Region team.

Veltre among the swiftest: Former Brick Memorial distance king Kevin Veltre, a Rowan University senior, won Cross Country All-America honors from the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association.

He was 13th among 279 runners in 24:39.62 at the NCAA Division III Championships at the Principia College North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah, Il. The top 40 finishers earned All-America status.

The former Mustang was third in 24:32.6 at the NCAA Atlantic Regional for his second career All-Region honor. He won the New Jersey Athletic Conference title in 24:38.06.

He was the NJAC Runner of the Year and made the All-Conference fi rst team. He helped the Profs win the NJAC team crown, ending The College of New Jersey’s 23-year reign as the conference champion. It was Rowan’s 23rd title and it’s first since 1993.

Meanwhile, Joe D’Amico, a Central graduate and a Stockton University runner, earned NJAC second-team honors after placing 10th in 26:07 at the NJAC championship meet.

It was the fastest eight-kilometer time of his career.

Records established: Rowan senior center April Szymczyk, a former Jackson Liberty and Ocean County College player, set career highs in points (21) and

rebounds (11) for the Profs in their 70-64 loss to Stockton.

She put home nine of 20 shots from the field and netted five of six free throws. She added two assists, two steals and one block.

She picked off seven offensive rebounds.

Stockton freshman guard Hailee Porricelli, a Howell graduate and a Freehold Township resident, scored 10 points and added four rebounds, three assists and one steal.

Barnes erupts: Stockton junior guard Kashaun Barnes, a former Toms River North player, exploded for a career-high 30 points for Stockton, which opened its regular season with an 87-82 overtime conquest of Wesley College.

Barnes netted seven of 19 shots from the field, including three of 10 from downtown, and bucketed 13 of 15 free throws in 43 minutes as a starter. He added six rebounds and one steal and scored 19 second-half points. He’s a Manchester resident.

In the swim: On the Rowan women’s team are Polina Dineva, a senior from Central, and former North swimmer Amanda Burke, a senior.

In a 142-55 win over Kean, Dineva swam the fourth leg on the Profs’ first-place 200yard medley relay team (1:56.83) and was second in the 100 butterfly in 1:06.31.

Burke was second in the 50 freestyle in 27.30. In a 209-52 victory over Ramapo College, Burke was second in the 200 backstroke (1:02.56) and the 200 backstroke (2:13.91).

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Hotel: Continued From Page 1 Business administrator Paul Shives said the ordinance will be a tool to help police identify somebody staying there who might suspected of illegal activity.

This ordinance follows two raids in local hotels by the Toms River Police De pa r t ment’s Special En forcement Team, and the Township’s Quality of Life Task Force.

The task force is made up of primarily police, f ire, and code or zoning enforcement personnel. The goal, according to officials, is to come at a known problem area from all angles in order to improve the quality of life in town.

Permits: Continued From Page 1 Commission has said that there have not been any permits filed with them yet.

Steve Gorelick, executive director of the commission, said that there has been no formal permit or contact made by the producers of the Jersey Shore.

They are not required by law to go through the state commission, however, they most likely will. They have done so historically, he said.

The commission assists production companies in finding locations, staff, and resources, as well as helping as a liaison to local authorities and the public, he explained.

Film and television production can be very lucrative for the state, he said.

Host towns benefit from extra business during a shoot and tourism after a show airs. In one year, New Jersey benefited to the tune of $140 million.

“Ocean County has been particularly proactive” in engaging the entertainment industry to work in the area, he said.

The original show came to Seaside Heights in 2009, and had several spinoffs.

Seaside Heights borough administrator Christopher Vaz said that the producers have not submitted an application.

Recently, the producers of Jersey Shore at tempted to have a reu n ion s p e cia l f i l me d i n Se a sid e Heig ht s on Memorial Day weekend, he said.

However, they were not forthcoming in specifically what they wanted to film and where. They were asked to provide that information and they never did.

The borough has altered their ordinance for filming, but not entirely because of Jersey Shore. There was also a reality show that was advertising auditions at the Bamboo Bar in February. Auditions were scheduled without the borough officials being informed.

It never got filmed.

Now, there is a more formal process for production companies to go through that mirrors those in larger cities, he

The Toms River Times, December 9, 2017, Page 5 The first raid was at the Red Carpet Inn on West Water Street in October, where 15 arrests were made.

“The police have had hundreds of calls to that place,” Mayor Thomas Kelaher said.

The township would like to see it shut down, he said. Then, conduct a study on what could be done on that property.

It’s in a key spot along the Toms River in the downtown area.

The other was in November, at the Americana Motel on Route 166, where ten people were arrested on drug offenses and warrants, police said. The building was also in violation of several fire codes.

T he follow i ng were a r rested a nd

charged at the Americana: • Joel Cotto: 37, Pennsylvania Avenue, Waretown: Possession of CDS, Possession of CDS with intent to distribute • Lisamarie Narciso: 26, Attision Avenue, South Toms River: Possession of CDS, Possession of hypodermic syringe • Carl Disalvo: 65, Neptune Avenue, Beachwood: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of hypodermic syringe • Alexander Salek: 29, Chadwick Avenue, Toms River: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of hypodermic syringe • Donna Salek: 53, Chadwick Avenue, Toms River: Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Posses-

sion of hypodermic syringe • Caitlin Mayer: 29, Redwood Drive, Brick: Contempt of Court War rants, Possession of D r ug Pa r aphe r nal ia , Possession of hypodermic syringe • Craig Soltes: 42, 925 Rt. 166: Manager of Americana Motel: Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of hypodermic syringe • Joseph Davis: 47, Boulevard, Seaside Heights: Contempt of Court Warrants - $500 • Mat thew Diaz: 53, Shadow Oaks Drive, Toms River: Contempt of Court Warrants - $2,500 • Lennon Ambrose: 38, East Lacey Road, Forked River: Contempt of Court Warrants - $6,250

said. Things have changed in the days since a Jersey Shore cast member was found guilty of causing a public disturbance.

The application process makes it clear that if a film studio is trying to film

between Memorial Day and Labor Day, they will probably not be approved, he said. Additionally, borough officials are to be made aware in writing of specific public areas that would be used for filming.

“It’s a very strong ordinance. It gives the town authority over where and when filming can happen,” he said.

Representatives from MTV did not return a request to comment by press time.

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ADDITIONAL OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES & TIMES It’s Not Too Late! The Flu Ends with U!

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

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Woman Killed Crossing Shorrock

By Chris Lundy

LAKEWOOD – A local woman succumbed to injuries after being hit while crossing the road, police said.

Irene D. Perosi, 53, of Devon Court in Lakewood, was struck by a vehicle at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, according to a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She died shortly thereafter.

James W. Howell, 66, of Toms River, was driving a 2010 Mazda south on Shorrock Road when his vehicle struck Perosi, police said. He then pulled over and called 911.

Lakewood Patrolman Alex Guzman and Detective Brant Uricks from the prosecutor’s office responded.

No charges have yet been filed. Police took the driver’s blood for testing and searched the driver’s vehicle and phone.

The police report noted that there are no crosswalks at the location and the lighting was poor.

Towing Co. Employee Wins Sex Harassment Case

By Chris Lundy

TRENTON – An employee of a Toms River towing company was awarded more damages after being subjected to continual sexual harassment in a decision rendered in her favor by the Division on Civil Rights, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office reported.

The victim had stated she was the target of persistent sexual harassment by her supervisor, the owner of Statewide Roadside Assistance in Toms River. It caused her to quit her job.

According to a press release, she was awarded $57,920 for emotional distress and lost wages in a final decision by the Division on Civil Rights. This is in addition to the initial decision in June which awarded her $7,500 for emotional distress but not lost wages.

Additionally, Statewide and its owner, Neal K. Prasad, must pay the state $52,350 in penalties and costs.

“She was economically dependent on her job for the sake of her children, and regularly harassed on that job – in the form of overtly sexual comments, inappropriately suggestive invitations and unwanted physical touching – by someone who held sway over both her hourly wage and her continued employment,” Attorney General Christopher Porrino said.

“Let this case serve as a message to company owners and workplace supervisors throughout New Jersey,” he said.

“There simply is no place for the kind of abusive and sexually-harassing behavior that occurred in this work environment daily, and we will hold accountable any employer who engages in such conduct, or who tolerates it by others.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoRiAL A Simpler Time In Politics With the recent death of Robert Laird, the former mayor of Berkeley, people recalled a simpler time when politics weren’t so cutthroat. The same was said when former Toms River mayor Roden Lightbody died.

W hy w a s p ol it ic s s o much different then?

Civic debate has eroded steadily over time. Keyboard warriors and the internet has accelerated this. A nd I doubt I’m making an ear th-shattering declaration if I said the 2016 presidential election was probably the most brutal yet.

Politics on the national stage has trickled down into local politics. People see an R or a D after a name and assume that they are exactly the same as every other Republi-

can or Democrat.

Whether you feel that Trump is the first president to finally say and d o wh at eve r yo ne i s th i n k i ng, or you feel that he spends too much time on Golf Cart One, Tweeting nonsense, you have to at least talk to the people who feel the other way.

Talk, not shout.

Af ter all, you can’t convi nce someone of your opinion if they are on the defensive.

We have lost the ability to discuss issues based on fa c t s whe n eve r y Facebook post is carefully constructed to appeal to our emotions. Winning an argument has become more important than being factual.

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Letters To The Editor Great Support for Fallen Officer The Berkeley Township Police Department would like to thank everyone who was there for us as we mourned the death of our officer, Sgt. Alison Wray.

Thank you for the outpouring of support from our local businesses that donated and fundraised for the family of Sgt. Wray. The local shop owners gave their time and business for her. This was amazing.

Thank you to the local fire departments and first aid squads who arrived in droves to honor our fallen officer and flew the colors of our nation high above, in the ultimate show of respect for her.

Thank you to our brothers and sisters in blue who were by our side, “watching our 6” by covering policing in Berkeley Township so our department, in its entirety, could pay their last respects to Sgt. Alison Wray.

Thank you to the officers who stood shoulder to shoulder with us and shared in our pain and sadness.

Thank you to the officers who stood silent and unwavering in the freezing cold and blustery wind to salute one of their own.

We remind ourselves that they did this, not because they knew Sgt. Wray, but because they “are” her. That’s what the police profession is: noble and honorable.

Everyone who puts on a uniform or wears a shield knows very well how life can change in a matter of seconds. This is the reality of our line of work.

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profession and how weTo stick studies at PaceEditor I am required “It was built as part of the Letters The together in the tough times. to take a civil engagement 1925 silent film, ‘The Lost Sgt. Wray would have been proud to see this all come together for her.

Thank you for the benevolence of all the police unions nationwide that opened their hearts and showed their generosity.

Thank you to the officers of Berkeley PBA 237 who showed us all what brotherhood is really about.

Thank you to the nameless and faceless people, who planned, orchestrated and assisted in the funeral services.

They did what was needed to be done so that Sgt. Wray could have a proper sendoff.

We salute you.

Thank you to the residents of Berkeley Township and its civilian leadership. The response was overwhelming; the letters, emails and phone calls offering condolences for Sgt. Wray were breathtaking.

The support from our elected officials was without question and was absolute. We thank you all.

Finally, to the family of Sgt. Alison Wray, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to honor her. Know that we will continue to be there for Alison and all of her family, as she is forever a member of our family and is a hero to us all.

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Dinosaur Facts Debated I have read, with great interest, the story published on the “Bayville Dinosaur” which appeared in the October 28th edition of The Berkeley Times. Over the past two years, this widely renowned landmark has certainly received its fair share of press coverage, mostly due to neglect of its slowly deteriorating condition and the possibility of, somehow, getting it restored to its former grandeur. Also much press coverage dwelt on its past history; when was it brought here, who built it, where it came from, and so on.

As a result of all this interest, a lot of new factual information has been learned relative to its past. Two of the most important finds were newspaper articles about the dinosaur discovered in the October 3, 1935 edition of The Red Bank Register and the May 17, 1949 edition of The Asbury Park Press.

Based on these articles, as well as other sources (title searches, etc.), there is some information provided in that “Bayville dinosaur” story that begs clarification.

1) The Berkeley Times “Bayville Dinosaur” story states that it came from Howell. In the October 17, 1947 Asbury Park Press interview, Mr. Farrow told the APP reporter that the place he bought it from was in Freehold.

2) The source of The Berkeley Times story related,

World’...,” implying that it was used in some manner in the actual filming of the movie. It was not, as one can readily see if they watch the film. The 1935 article simply states that its former owner “...bought it from the moving picture “The Lost World.””

Why he did will never be known for certain.

3) There was no mention of Mr. Farrow paying $5 for the dinosaur, or any amount for that matter, in either the 1935 or 1949 newspaper articles.

Some clarification from your source of information for this dollar amount would be appreciated.

4) The Berkeley Times source for the story states that a Mr. Fred Brzozowski bought the property the dinosaur is on from Mr. Farrow in 1961. A title search indicates that Mr. Brzozowski and his wife, Millicent, purchased the property on October 3, 1955, not from Mr. Farrow, but from Stanley and Jadwiga Kupa, who had bought that property from Mr. Farrow on December 18, 1950. Following the sale of the property to the Kupa’s, Mr. Farrow no longer owned the dinosaur.

5) The Berkley Times story also states that Mr. Brzozowski was the owner who added the lighted green eyes and red mouth. In The Red Bank Register interview of 1949, Mr. Farrow told the reporter he was the one who installed the green lights in the eyes and red light in the mouth.

Each of the above noted five discrepancies: where the dinosaur came from; its role in the filming of “The Lost World” movie; the alleged amount Mr. Farrow paid for it; the date Mr. Brzozowski bought it and from whom; and who initially installed the lighted eyes and mouth.

These are all a part of the dinosaur’s “pedigree.” It is important for factual information to be reported by the various decimators of newsworthy stories and events. Perhaps your source could clarify the information related in the October 28, 2017 Berkeley Times’ story on Bayville’s most important “claim-to-fame” and the story could be republished with the necessary corrections.

Jerry Beer Bayville (Letters - See Page 10)

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Gun Privileges Should Cross State Lines As a professional Merchant Marine Officer living in New Jersey, I spend a good deal of time traveling. I may go throughout New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, to name some of my favorites. I

have no issue driving through these states, but my rights are stifled when I do so.

Congressman Smith can help put an end to that miscarriage of justice.

Bringing a fi rearm from New Jersey (one of the most caustic states when it comes to gun rights) through New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts is a stressful situation. Though protected under federal law, people are unlawfully arrested when doing so. I have

four different CCW permits that allow me to carry in 36 states – just not in the state I live nor the majority of the states I visit. At any time, I could be subject to arrest if a peace officer wants to ignore federal law, which happens in New York and New Jersey quite often.

When it comes to concealed carry, the natural inalienable right to self-defense, our rights do not dissipate once we step out of our home. The 2008 Supreme Court

case DC v. Heller plainly states that the 2nd Amendment stands for exactly what it says: that it is the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms. States like ours choose to ignore Heller and narrowly interpret it to mean we can only keep our fi rearm at home.

Because of a patchwork of laws, people fall victim to costly court cases and unjust imprisonments because they don’t know to understand that freedoms die when you travel to states like New Jersey, Maryland, or New York. To cite the most notorious example, I suggest the case of Shaneen Allen; a woman who was arrested for believing that her Pennsylvania concealed carry license was valid in New Jersey. In short, a professional woman in the medical field traveling to Atlantic City was pulled over and informed the officer of her pistol. She thought she was doing the right thing, however, she thought wrong.

Allen was arrested and thrown in jail. This woman was vetted through extensive background checks to receive her fi rearm and carry permit. Case after case in New Jersey involved unjust arrests and many of these people were only vindicated by gubernatorial pardons, as is true of Allen’s case.

But people don’t have to suffer like Shaneen. HR 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, will allow anyone with a valid concealed carry permit to carry their fi rearm while traveling to other states.

And why shouldn’t they? They’ve proven to be safe, responsible gun owners in their home state and will be safe, responsible gun owners while traveling to other locations. More importantly, good people like Shaneen Allen will never fall victim to New Jersey’s laws if HR 38 becomes the law of the land.

The 2015 murder of Carol Bowne is a testament to the fact unjust laws can have fatal consequences. Carol was stalked and harassed by her ex. In an attempt to protect herself, she fi led police reports, took out restraining orders, and applied for a gun permit. Under New Jersey law, the town has 30 days to issue such permits. Carol was stabbed to death 42 days later; her application still being processed. This is a total and complete travesty.

We now have the opportunity to return rights to the 12,000 concealed carry permit holders of New Jersey who want to protect their families while away from home. Congressman Tom MacArthur had the fortitude to do what is right and co-sponsor HR 38. He is following his oath to protect the constitution. As a landowner in Ocean and Monmouth County and a voter in Monmouth County, I’m urging Representative Chris Smith to also do what is right and co-sponsor this bill.

Congressman Smith, you swore an oath to protect the constitution and to serve the citizens of New Jersey. Do what is right and serve them well by supporting HR 38. Turn your back on the archaic ways of New Jersey and support the law-abiding constituents of your district.

John J. Petrolino III US Merchant Marine Officer Howell

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The Future Ready Schools New Jersey (FRS-NJ) certification process is designed to promote digital learning throughout the state’s public schools through the national Future Ready Framework.

Schools applying for certification were required to complete a lengthy, rigorous, and evidence-based document indicating strengths and effective practices in the areas of curriculum, instruction, finance, leadership, assessment, facilities, professional learning, and community partnerships.

For the past four years, the Board of Education and Superintendent David Healy have specifically targeted improvements in these areas to increase opportunities for students to be more college and career ready. According to Superintendent Healy, Board investments in curriculum, technology, and staff training over the past several years are increasingly producing dividends for all students.

“Toms River has a rich history of great schools and a close-knit community,” said Healy. “We have been able to build on that to become leaders in the state for transforming classrooms and learning, in spite of significant budget challenges.”

At a ceremony in Atlantic City on October 24, FRS-NJ Project Coordinator Jeremy Reich and Education Commissioner Kimberley Harrington recognized 63 schools for implementing effective digital learning policies and practices.

“We launched the Future Ready Schools

New Jersey program as a road map for schools to help students meet the demands of today’s technology-based economy,” said Harrington. “I am excited that so many schools achieved certification in the first year of the program.”

Among the initiatives the district was recognized for were a kindergarten center model, high school career academies, makerspaces, innovative grants, and increased access to online learning. Each was developed to meet new state student learning standards and to address issues of student engagement, new technologies, and the dynamic nature of the global economy and workforce.

Toms River High School East and West Dover Elementary School, whose principals and staff agreed to participate in the application process, are known for thinking outside of the box. HSE began a STEAM Career Academy this past September. “We see technology as a resource to increase rigor and support student engagement, critical thinking, and the interpersonal skills necessary to solve real world problems,” said Principal Patrick Thomas.

West Dover Elementary Principal Michael Pallen added, “Elementary teachers connect learning in all subject areas, including character development. Students of all ages get to experience how different skills and ideas fit together. We have seen children as young as kindergarten able to do coding during the December Computer Science Education Week and beyond.”

The list of 63 schools that were honored can be found on the FRS-NJ website.

The Future Ready Schools application was led by Toms River Regional Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marc Natanagara, here shaking hands with NJ Edu cation Co mmissioner Kimberley Harrington.

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–Photos courtesy of Rotem Dental Care TOMS RIVER – Donating that candy stash proves to be easy when it benefits U.S. troops serving overseas who could use a sweet treat from home. For the 13th year in a row, Rotem Dental Care held its annual candy drive and buy-back program, rewarding children with a dollar a pound, for up to 10 pounds, for their candy; and giving special prizes to the individual and club that donated the most candy.

Aidan Miller, age 10, Beachwood, won $50 for bringing in 17 pounds of candy, the most by weight. Aidan, a Cub Scout for four years, dressed as Voldemort from Harry Potter, went to two Trick or Treat events, and rode on the Scout float in the Toms River Parade.

Asked if it was difficult to give up his candy, Aidan said, “It wasn’t the hardest in the world when I heard it was going to the troops who can’t come home during the holidays.” Aidan added that he thanks all the soldiers for their efforts.

Students, ages 10 to 11 in the Herbertsville Elementary Early Act Club in Brick, brought in 165 pounds of candy to win the top prize of $400 for the second year in a row. Teachers, Cherylan Shea and Debbie Osborne, said they will use the prize money to buy a “buddy bench” for the playground.

“I have three children so I know how much that Halloween candy means. We all know that the less candy kids eat, the better it is for them. I started the candy buy-back program as an incentive for kids to donate some of their candy and at the same time make Halloween special for our overseas troops,” said Dr. Rotem of Rotem Dental Care.

Toms River High School North ROTC volunteers helped load 320 pounds of candy for American Recreational Military Service (ARMS).

For further information, call Rotem Dental Care at 732-341-8500.

American Legion, Chamber Honor Veterans Day

TOMS RIVER – Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 129 hosted a Business After Hours in honor of Veteran’s Day Nov. 14, together the two organizations raised funds for veteran nonprofits Mission of Honor & Vet Works.

Guests of the evening were given a full tour of the American Legion Post 129 banquet facilities, had an opportunity to sample the

delicious food from Catering by Ryan’s and were entertained by Shamrock & Thistle Pipes & Drums.

GTRCC Business After Hours have been scheduled throughout the year to provide Chamber members, as well as future members an opportunity to network. These events also benefit the featured nonprofit of the evening by providing exposure as well as monetary donations.

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–Photo courtesy RWJBarnabas Health TOMS RIVER – Former New York Giants player and two-time Super Bowl champion, David Diehl, met with students from Community Medical Center’s Healthcare Youth Learning Collaborative program on Nov. 21 to discuss the importance of leadership and teamwork. Community Medical Center, a RWJBarnabas Health facility, hosted the workforce development program as a career building experience for students from local schools.

Diehl, who serves as an ambassador for RWJBarnabas Health, spoke to the students before spending the evening with them. Together they learned about clinical and non-clinical career opportunities in hospitals, such as respiratory therapy and radiology.

Diehl accompanied students as they toured various departments in the hospital and participated in hands-on demonstrations, such as how to perform an intubation.

“Now in its second year, the Healthcare Youth Learning Collaborative program introduces high school students to the wide range of careers available in the healthcare field,” said Teri Kubiel, DNP, MSN, NE-BC, Vice President of Patient Experience and Community Affairs. “We’re thrilled to have David Diehl here to speak to the students to offer some practical goal-setting advice that they can apply to their coursework in this program.”

Community Medical Center works in collaboration with the Barnegat Township school system to share these opportunities and to help students reach their highest potential. Sharing career opportunities in conjunction with high school curricula is presented through monthly lectures and workshops held at the hospital.

For more information on the Healthcare Youth Learning Collaborative initiative, contact Dr. Kubiel at 732-557-2049.

Ocean County Sheriff ’s Annual Toy Drive Returns

By Kimberly Bosco

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department’s Annual Toy Drive is upon us once again. Just like in years past, the toy drive invites everyone come out for a good cause and be a part of the joy of giving, during the holiday season. This drive collects toys for boys and girls of all ages and distributes them to families in need during the holidays.

Every child, no matter how old, loves to open up a brand new gift on Christmas morning.

You can help make this a reality by dropping off new or unwrapped toys to any of the toy bin locations provided by County. The children in need will no doubt light up at the sight of your generous donation, when the toys are scheduled to be delivered on Dec. 16 and 17.

Last year, the drive supplied toys to more than 900 children throughout the County, according to Sheriff Michael Mastronardy.

This year, the Sheriff noted that the drive is especially in need of toys for children ages 10-15.

“It’s gratifying that so many people in the

past have donated and helped. We are hoping to see the same response this year in helping our neighbors,” said Mastronardy.

So fill up your sleigh and ride it over to any of the various drop-off locations all over Ocean County before Dec. 20! These toy drop-off locations include: Ocean County Clerk’s Office, Ocean County Courthouse, Ocean County One Stop Center, Ocean County Administration Building, Ocean County Southern Service Center, County Connection and the Ocean County Training Center. You can also drop toys off at any branch of the Ocean County Library that is closest to you.

“The county staff is helping to make a difference this holiday season,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joe Vicari. “We are collectively asking the citizens to do what they can to help.”

For those residents that might be in need of some assistance with toys this Christmas, don’t hesitate to register by filling out the Sheriff’s Toy Drive Application Form by Dec. 13.

For more information, call 732-929-2161.

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Take Control of Your Medical Future

JACKSON - Have you thought about what you want for your future medical care? Avoid confusion, and prepare to let your loved ones know your wishes. Come and learn about your options, and start planning your own advance directive at an educational Seminar at Bartley Healthcare on December 14.

Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar on the Advance Directive: Taking Control of Your Medical Future, on December 14 at 5 p.m., at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson.

Come join them for a light dinner before the seminar. The presenter will be Alisa Reznikov, MD, from Rutgers-RWJMS, Family Medicine Center at Centrastate Medical Center.

What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes?

Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. They give you a way to tell your wishes to your family,

friends, and health care professionals and to avoid confusion later on.

Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Take Control Of Your Medical Future” educational seminar, call Centrastate Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events.

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TOMS RIVER – Students who have questions about research papers or bibliographies or general homework questions can make an appointment to visit with retired teacher Mrs. Adams at the Ocean

County Library.

Adams helps students ages 12 to 18.

She is available on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., or an appointment can be scheduled.

To sign up, call 732-349-6200, ext. 5202.

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Measure Reverse T3 And Get Thyroid Healthy!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I bet you know how hypothyroidism means reduced level of thyroid hormone.

Active thyroid hormone is dubbed as “T3.”

But you probably have not heard of reverse T3. Today I’m going to tell you why you should never ignore reverse T3 testing, even if your endocrinologist does.

First the basics. The hormone called T3 gives you energy, it’s sometimes called the gas pedal in your body. Reverse T3 abbreviated as rT3, would then be the brakes. You sometimes want the brakes don’t you? Or else your body will speed down the highway and zoom out of control, so rT3 is required as part of the push-pull balancing system.

So IMHO, not testing for rT3 levels is an oversight. If you’re rT3 dominant, you’re clinically hypothyroid, stressed, anxious, overweight, tired and cold! The scary part is that your TSH and your Free and/or Total T4 levels might be in perfect range. How would know you were rT3 dominant unless you were tested. I’m making a good case here aren’t I? Thyroid hormone regulation influences your weight and metabolism meaning how fast you burn off that Figgy Pudding. It is responsible for mitochondrial production of ATP, so ask yourself if you’re tired all the time. By the way, I have a much longer and comprehensive medical article that gives you much more information about rT3 and thyroid. This version includes ways on how to Lower rT3 naturally and get slim and gorgeous again. I’m happy to email it via

my newsletter if you sign up for that at my website suzycohen.com. In the meantime, do you have: 1. Low T3 If you have too little Free T3 relative to T4, you get hypothyroidism. Therefore, you experience weight gain, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, depression, and a tendency to feel cold .

2. High rT3 Too much reverse T3 and you get the same effects as hypothyroidism (low T3) because the high rT3 blocks the cell’s ability to bind active T3.

If you have high levels of rT3, I suggest you do NOT use the T4 drugs (Levothyroxine is the generic), because it tends to break down into even more rT3 (as opposed to T3). As a result, some of you still feel awful and hypothyroid, even though you take your medicine, and never miss a dose.

What if rT3 is high? What if your TSH is normal but you still feel terrible? I’ve covered this entirely in my book, Thyroid Healthy. I’ll nutshell it for you here by recommending that you talk to your physician about switching medications, and use with that contains T3. I think adaptogenic herbs can help, specifically ones that activate T4 to T3, for example ashwagandha. I’d consult the oracle Dr. Google (lol!) and learn as much as possible about this little gland.

It’s good to bind heavy metals, another cause for elevated rT3. And finally, there are specific B vitamins and minerals, as well as vitamin D that help reduce rT3 and raise Free T3.

(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.

N.J. Health Care Network To Meet NEW JERSEY – The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is December 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc., 145 Wyckoff Road, Eatontown, N.J. The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among

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

For more information about NJ Health Care Network, email Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, at lisa@preferredcares. com, call 732-547-9886, or visit njhcnet.com for the monthly location and member events.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

RIVERFRONT DENTAL CARE WELCOMES DR. SINIKKA KAZANJIAN! Dr. Rella and Dr. Stein are excited to announce that Dr. Sinikka Kazanjian has joined our team at Riverfront Dental Care. Dr. Kazanjian received her doctorate of medical dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania, then continued her training as chief resident at Monmouth Medical Center.

Dr. Kazanjian's caring personality along with her clinical expertise has allowed her to develop lasting relationships with patients in Ocean County over the past 16 years. Her compassion for patient care results in optimal dental health in achieving a beautiful smile.

She was born and raised in Piscataway, NJ and currently resides in Toms River with her husband Greg and 3 beautiful children.

Dr. Rella and Dr. Stein believe that her commitment to excellence will be an asset to our dental practice. We welcome the opportunity for you to meet her.

Please contact our office and schedule an appointment.

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Disturbance At The Winding River Ice Rink

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Police are looking into a curious incident at the Winding River Ice Rink where a man (not named) behaved obscenely towards employees and skaters. On the night of Dec. 2, the man caused a scene by yelling, making offensive gestures towards employees, and tearing off his shirt to reveal his tattoos.

The man taunted the hockey players of the Jewish Men’s Hockey Club from the sidelines before leaving after just a few minutes. When police arrived on the scene, the man was gone but employees and players at the rink said that the man was aggressive, although no specific

comments or threats were recorded.

The man left in his white pick-up truck, where police later caught up to him near Route 37 and Route 166.

According to the man, he went to the rink to see if his late friend’s hockey jersey was still hanging inside and when he saw that it wasn’t he got angry. This anger, combined with the man’s dissatisfaction of the Hockey Club’s skills, was what caused his behavior to escalate.

The police allowed the man to leave but have assigned detectives look into the case a little further. No charges, if any, have been given to the man yet.

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By Dina M. Vicari Esq, of R.C. Shea and Associates

If you are looking to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, improve your home with an addition, second floor or just the installation of a swimming pool, deck or shed you now maybe be looking to maneuver through the land use application process before your local land use board to build, rebuild or elevate your home. This process is overwhelming, as there are very strict procedures and requirements that must be completed during the preparation of the application, during the hearing before the land use board and during the post approval time period.

The first step of the process requires the completion of a land use application and submission of accompanying documents such as escrow agreements, plans, surveys and submission of checks. Of course the plans and surveys will need to be prepared by a certified surveyor or engineer but the land use application itself requires information that necessitates a certain level of expertise and knowledge of the Municipal Land Use Law. Also, known as the MLUL, the Municipal Land Use Law sets forth the procedures for proper filing of land use applications, and the standards that must be met in order to receive approval by the land use board.

The application requires a listing of the type of relief you may require from local ordinances, which are called variances, and design regulations, which are called waivers.

The applications will ask for information relating to use, setbacks, building coverage and height of structure. Moreover, the application will require the submission of application checks, which go to the municipality and escrow checks, which are paid to the Land Use Board professionals, such as the Board Attorney or Board Engineer,

to defer the cost of their Dina M. Vicari Esq. review of your application. These checks are directly computed on the type of application, the number of variances required, or lot size.

Only when the Land Use Board Secretary has received the information referred to above will they determine if the application is complete, which may take up to 30-45 days.

The next step in the application process, the Notice of Publication process, is the most important and if prepared with even the smallest of errors can void your approval.

The Notice of Publication outlines what you propose to construct and the types of relief you may need to receive approval. This Notice must be sent certified return receipt and regular mail to property owners within 200 feet of your property, this list of owners must be received from the tax assessor as a certified list. The Notice must also be published in the local newspaper. These two types of Notice must be completed prior to 10 days prior to hearing and proof of the Notice must be sent to the Board secretary at least 3 days prior to your hearing.

As can be seen from the information above the application process requires understanding of the MLUL. The attorneys at the Law Office of R.C. Shea and Associates can assist to make this process stress free. Look for future articles on the Land Use Process which will review the hearing process and post approval compliance procedures. If you want to know more call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, Brick Area 732-732-451-0800 or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.

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Jazz Virtuoso Brian Betz

TOMS RIVER – An afternoon of American Standards and original compositions featuring jazz guitarist, composer and educator Brian Betz, past winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition.

Betz, a faculty member of Rowan University, has played at the Kennedy Center and the Cape May Jazz Festival.

This concert is sponsored by Friends of the Ocean County Library -Toms River.

He will perform 2-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, call 732-349-6200

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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the Ocean County College Main Campus. Enjoy a variety of laser, kids, and holiday shows. Visitors should park in Parking Lot #2 Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors/ OCC Alumni, and $7 for children 12 & under (unless otherwise noted). To purchase tickets, visit the Novins Planetarium webpage at ocean.edu or call 732-255-0343, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at the door but advance purchase is recommended.

For recorded show information, call 732255-0342. For the latest news, events, show trailers, laser song playlists, and schedules, visit ocean.edu or visit us on Facebook.

Holiday Show Schedule Season of Light with Free Star Talk & Laser Song – Saturdays, Dec. 2,-23 at 7 p.m.

At this performance, kids ages seven and up can explore why 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. The show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice including: Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican, and Hopi traditions.

Laser Holidays: Saturdays, Dec. 2-23 at 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m.

This laser concert features classic holiday favorites, modern hits, and unique renditions of timeless songs.

Let It Snow with Free Star Talk & Laser Song: Saturdays, Dec. 2-30, Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 29 at 12:30 p.m.

This delightful show features a new variety of festive classics and includes a stunning multi-media finale. 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.

“Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest”: Saturdays, Dec. 2-30, Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Thursday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m.

In this new movie, kids can witness little Khrumka and his friends on their way through the fairy tale winter forest to watch the Northern Lights; where they will witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky. From 11-11:30 a.m., children will create a fun craft that they can use as part of the show.

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2nd Annual “Noon” Year’s Eve Party & Show: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Ring in the New Year at the stroke of noon for a celebration that won’t ruin bedtimes.

Wear your jammies and come early for games, giveaways, and crafts; all free with the purchase of a show ticket.

Kid’s Show Schedule The Stars from My Backyard: Live Star Talk for Kids (Ages 4-10): Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 12:30 p.m.

Learn about the sun, moon, weather, constellations, and planets visible in the current sky. Fun stories, songs, and a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction for young children.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Ages 4 & up): Wednesday, Dec. 27 and Friday, Dec 29 at 11:30 a.m.

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, North Star, Sun, and Moon.

DinoStars! Live Star Talk (Ages 10 & under): Thursday, Dec. 28 at 12:30 p.m.

Learn about the skies above New Jersey and the “dinosaurs” constellations that can be seen! Will you be able to find your favorite dinosaur among the stars?

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (Ages 5-12): Thursday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m.

From the boiling surface of the sun to the icy rings of Saturn, children will be mesmerized by the incredible scenery as they discover the wonder of discovery. Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the planets alongside their ship’s navigator, a plucky astronomy book.

Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef (Ages 4 & up): Friday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m.

Kaluoka’hina is the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it.

Colorful inhabitants have always lived in peace ... until a volcano erupts and the spell is broken! Now it’s up to the young sawfish, Jake, and his paranoid pal, Shorty, to restore the magic. Children will witness a one-ofkind underwater world that is jam-packed with adventure, danger, and riddles.

Laser Show Schedule Laser Beatles: Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m.

The “Fab Four’s” best spanning six years and 11 albums becomes the background for dazzling laser-art and spectacular effects.

All ages will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles.

Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.

This is a gripping and spellbinding musical journey – beautiful, haunting, powerful, and thought provoking with spectacular and mesmerizing laser art. Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock, and jazz sounds.

Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 8:15 at 9:45 p.m.

Pink Floyd is always a crowd favorite and The Wall is considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time. It is a timeless classic, and one of Pink Floyd’s best, becoming the group’s second top seller behind Dark Side of the Moon.

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Toms River Police Probe Car Burglaries

By Jason Allentoff

TOMS RIVER – Do you lock your vehicle after parking it? No? Why not?! You should, especially in Toms River where police are issuing yet another common sense reminder. They are also asking the public’s help to identify a man seen on surveillance video burglarizing several cars.

Toms River Police Spokesman Ralph Stocco said the unidentified suspect was seen entering the vehicles in the Tallymawr development back on November 13th. In addition cars parked on Benjamin Street and Brentwood Avenue were also a target.

Police believe the suspect was driving a light-colored Chevy Tahoe or a Yukon and the molding on the driver’s side was missing.

In the surveillance images, the man was seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, ripped jeans and light colored shoes.

There was also a second person seen

–Photo courtesy Toms River Police sitting in the vehicle as they sped off.

Anyone who can provide information to police should call Detective James Carey at 732-349-0150 extension 1292 or e-mail jcarey@trpolice.org.

Also, everyone is reminded again to lock your doors, especially when you are not with your vehicle – outside your home, in your driveway or at shopping malls.

Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet Charlie Brown Christmas Show

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library welcomes back The Eric Mintel Quartet for a performance of holiday favorites, featuring the quartet’s versions of classics songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

They will perform 7-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, call 732-349-6200.

GTRCC Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open TOMS RIVER – Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship, which will be presented June 11 at the Annual Nine + Dine Scholarship Event.

The scholarship is open to members of Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, their employees and the children of either, as well as

students and residents of the defined geographical location of the Greater Toms River Area. Ex: Toms River, Manchester, Beachwood, Pine Beach, etc.

Sending school and home-sending district need to be within the Greater Toms River area.

To apply for the GTRCC Foundation Scholarship and for additional information about the foundation, visit gtrccfoundation.org.

Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Show

TOMS RIVER – The Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Show will be held 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Dec. 9 at Winding River Skating Rink, 1121

Whitesville Road.

Admission is $3 for adults.

For more information, call 732-244-0720.

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Local Toms River Family Collects Old Shoes to Help Poverty

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TOMS RIVER – Who knew that an old pair of shoes could make such a difference? The Onofrietti family certainly believes that they can. Back in October, the Onofrietti sisters hosted a drive to collect 500 pairs of old shoes from generous donors that could be used to help those in need, all around the world.

The Onofrietti family, with their four daughters, worked hard in an effort to give back this holiday season. They collected shoes for Soles4Souls, a non-profit social enterprise that creates jobs and helps those less fortunate by distributing shoes and clothing around the world.

Taking it upon themselves to contribute, the Onofrietti family also encouraged friends,

family and neighbors to donate their old shoes with an encouraging slogan from Stacy Onofrietti: “Your gently used shoes you no longer want can help create meaningful opportunities many in developing nations need.”

The Onofrietti family is a big supporter of what Soles4Souls does to help people around the globe.

“We hope to take a big step in providing the organization with the new and gently used shoes they require to disrupt the cycle of poverty around the globe,” said Robert Onofrietti.

This shoe collection was the family’s first drive, but they hope to have another successful go at it again next year.

Weekends At Cattus Island County Park

TOMS RIVER – Weekends at Cattus Island Park are free with no registration required. There is something for all ages every Saturday and Sunday.

Live Animal Talk, 11-11:30 a.m. Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears regarding reptiles. Guests will be able to see some live snakes and turtles up close. Learn about what makes these native species so special, and why they are such an important part of the ecosystem.

This program is sure to inspire all young nature lovers.

Turtle Feeding, 1:30-2 p.m. Anyone who is curious about the habits and habitats of turtles can join a park naturalist as they demonstrate the feeding and care of some

native reptiles.

Cattus Island Nature Walks, 2-3 p.m.

Be part of a 38-year Ocean County tradition. Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain.

Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world.

Also available in December: Dec. 9-10, Along Applegate’s Creek; Dec. 16-17, Trees of Winter; Dec. 23-24, Cattus Family Holiday Traditions; and Dec. 30-31, Winter Animal Adaptations.

The park is located at 1170 Cattus Island Blvd.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will take place this week, on Dec. 7, and memories of loved ones lost will be recounted and cherished.

It was nearly eight decades ago, but its effects can still be felt today. It started like any other morning as the sun rose over the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, but then history changed forever once those Japanese planes appeared overhead. On that fateful day, Imperial Japanese forces launched a secret attack that killed 2,403 men and women. This was a turning point in United States history and the first domino to fall in World War II. Despite taking place 76 years ago, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has helped us retrieve the memories of those lost from our own local communities, keeping it fresh in our minds.

The job of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is to identify those killed or missing soldiers from wars

past, including WWII. Through this agency, the remains of a young Ocean County sailor were recovered.

Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Earl R. Melton of Lakewood was killed when the battleship U.S.S. Oklahoma was torpedoed and capsized in the harbor on that fateful day and he is now buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

“Thanks to their hard work the family of this brave sailor finally has closure,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “After all of these years a hero has finally come home.”

“Seventy-six years ago the United States entered a conf lict to end tyranny in the world,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “Today, our brave men and women are defending their nation from new threats to peace.

Let us pay tribute to all of our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.”

Welcome To OHI OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Ocean County.

OHI provides high quality, accessible and affordable family health care to the area’s residents regardless of insurance at our five Health Center locations in Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Manahawkin and Manchester; with two School Based Wellness Programs in the Lakewood High

School and Clifton Avenue Elementary School, Lakewood.

They accept Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurances. A sliding fee scale is available to all patients based on an individual’s ability to pay for the primary and preventative health care services rendered.

Their board certified and bi-lingual staff welcomes patients from all walks of life, beginning at birth through their senior years.

Contact them at 732-363-6655.

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

information and referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous.

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OCC Foundation Kicks Off Its Annual Scholarship Appeal

TOMS RIVER – People do remember dreaming about what they wanted to be when they grew up?

Perhaps, they know how it feels to struggle to pay tuition bills. They may even remember what it felt like to graduate from college and get their first big job.

Education is the root for a healthy community, paving the way for a better future for not only students but businesses and residents as well.

“Becoming a collegiate student-athlete had been a goal of mine for many years. However, the balance between school, sports, and working two jobs, while serving as President of the Student Government, was becoming very stressful. The financial aid provided by the Foundation through its generous support has allowed me to fulfil my dreams, focusing more on what is important to me at OCC,” explained Kyle Unger, OCC Student.

For many Ocean County College students, they dream of a college education and career. They want to begin their journey, but financially, it doesn’t seem

like an option. But there is hope.

Ocean County residents, business owners, and community organizations can help talented and deserving students receive a world-class education at Ocean County College. An education that will allow them to pursue their hopes and dreams and create a future that we can all be proud of.

The Ocean County College Foundation has kicked off it’s 2018 Scholarship Fund Drive. Your donation, big or small, can help support the next generation of Ocean County College students. You can make a difference in the lives of deserving students who would otherwise not be able to afford tuition without your assistance!

Those who would like to support the Ocean County College Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship Fund Drive, call 732-255-0492 or give online at go.ocean.edu/ donate.

All gifts to Ocean County College are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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

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

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

For more information, call Michael at 732477-6507.

New Publication At Historical Society OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society has its newest publication, “West Point Island—From a Sedge Island to the ‘Land of Health & Happiness’” by author

Hospice Volunteers Needed OCEAN COUNTY– Is it time for you to give back or pay forward the blessings you have received?

Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in taking a special journey. Hospice is about living your life with quality and dignity.

You would be joining a team of professionals who, with your help, can make this happen. You can sit with a patient, read to them, or give respite to an over-exhausted caregiver. We also have office work available that can make you feel like part of the team. There are training classes provided before you get started. By joining this team you will surely be making a difference. For more information, please call Kathleen O’Connell at 732-608-3965 or email kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net. Visit the website to learn more at cchnet.net. One thing is for sure – you will get back so much more than you give.

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The Little Egg Harbor Branch drive will take place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 290 Mathistown Road. Call the branch at 609294-1197 to make an appointment.

The Barnegat Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 112 Burr Street.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age or 16 years with a parent/guardian’s permission.

Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Rockefeller Center Trip Scheduled

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The price is $20. Copies may be purchased at the museum, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River.

For more information, call 732-341-1880.

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The Point Pleasant Boro Branch drive will take place 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 834 Beaver Dam Road.

The Jackson Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m.

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LAKEWOOD – Prompted by fatal collisions, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office will have a traffic enforcement team at key highways.

The patrols will begin on Dec. 7, and will run throughout Dec. 16. The following roads will be monitored: • Cedar Bridge Ave and Martin Luther King Blvd.

• US 9 and County Road 526 (County Line Road) • State Highway 70 • State Highway 88 The policing detail is the result of 13 fatal crashes and numerous serious injuries that have occurred throughout 2017. The Prosecutor’s Office will be joined by Lakewood police and the State Police Troop C. “The Policing Partnership details have managed to raise significant awareness among the motoring public regarding

roadway safety issues, but more important it has led to coordinated efforts by Ocean County Law Enforcement to take important steps toward making commuting Ocean County roadways safer,” Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said in a press release. Previous enforcement has been on routes 539, 528, and 35.

Police explained that the enforcement will be strict, and will target various violations, including: Driving While Under the Influence, aggressive drivers, improper turning, failing to yield, failing to keep right, improper passing, inattentive driving, disregard of traffic signal, excessive speed, following too close, pedestrian violations and various commercial carrier violations such as overweight, equipment maintenance and brake pressure.

The police will be using an Automated License Plate Reader, digital message signs, unmarked vehicles and other tools.

Ocean County Library Closed for the Holidays TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25. They will reopen their normal business hours Tuesday, Dec. 26.

All branches will also be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. All branches will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 2.

We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databases, e-books, e-magazines, and online classes, which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, contact the Ocean County Library online or by telephone at 732-349-6200.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 9 - december 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming week you are likely to be filled with warm feelings toward others. You may inadvertently step on some toes while seeking companionship. Heightened ambition could desensitize you to the word “no.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Guard against financial losses. The Full Moon may light up areas where you are spending money on numerous unnecessary fees, but it will add up. As this week unfolds find way to insure your financial security.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Full Moon in your sign may make you more aware of relationship issues as this week unfolds. You may look on the dark side and be pessimistic when you should be sympathetic. Hold off on key decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Tune your consciousness to the problems of the world.

Solve environmental issues that are within reach; turn off a light or use a recycling bin. It may be difficult to attain your business goals in the early part of the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Today’s Full Moon may reveal how much you rely upon the opinions of others. As the week unfolds you may realize there is more to life than duty and ambition. Your focus may shift to creative activities or homegrown pleasures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be proud of what you have, without coveting what others may have.

New friendships and acquaintances could create some discomfort in the week ahead if you spend too much time comparing possessions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may try to

mix business and pleasure in the upcoming week, but in some cases it may be like mixing oil and water. You may have the impulse to bring new acquaintances into your home or into your confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This may be a great week to meet new friends or develop contacts who broaden your knowledge. You may feel compelled to pinch your pennies in the first half of the week when you should avoid making new investments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the first half of the week you might not succeed no matter how much you try. Later in the week focus on making your surroundings a place of peace and contentment. Invite trusted friends to visit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer a straight course no matter how tempting it is to take a detour. You maybe irked by companions who change their minds about business decisions at an awkward moment. Avoid arguments in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may sometimes feel lost in a forest without a breadcrumb trail.

Remember that the scariest fairy tales have a happy ending. Maintain a positive attitude and problems will resolve themselves during the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Open the windows and let in fresh air and sunshine. Avoid dark, gloomy places and people during the week to come. You may be challenged to deal with those who encourage you to dip into savings or change your investments.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cookie Classics: Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies CombineTwo Favorites In One

By Wolfgang Puck

All my life, I’ve loved sweet pastries of every kind; especially cookies. So with plenty of holiday parties ahead, I feel like I’m in pastry heaven. There’s the promise of wonderful cookies everywhere I turn.

I learned as a boy that you can never start making holiday cookies too soon. Around late November, my mother and grandmother were already preparing them to have ready for guests who came visiting, as well as to wrap up in airtight tins as homemade gifts.

The following recipe for chocolate-chunk oatmeal cookies traces its origins to the early days of my restaurant Spago in the 1980s. I think it was widely popular for the perfect way it combined two popular varieties into one robust, rich-tasting, satisfyingly chewy treat. And, happily, the cookies are surprisingly easy to make.

Good results depend mostly on paying attention to a few small details. First, be sure to pick up a package of rolled oats labeled “quick-cooking,” which means they have been crushed into flat flake-like shapes and partially steamed, then dried. That ensures they’ll turn tender in the relatively brief baking time.

I also like to buy good-quality bittersweet chocolate in whole bar form, rather than using chocolate chips. I very carefully cut up the chocolate myself on a cutting board into uneven small chunks, using a sharp knife. The variety of shapes adds to the homemade quality and makes every bite a small surprise.

Nuts are another important element, and I prefer to use slightly sweeter pecans instead of the usual walnuts you find in both oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies. I also take care to toast the pecans before baking, so they’ll have a fuller flavor and crispier texture.

Though each step is very particular, the dough is still very easy to mix, shape and bake. And one more feature suits this recipe even better to the holidays. You can mix the dough in advance, shape it into individual balls, place them on trays, cover well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to one week before baking; or, the dough balls can be frozen for up to two months, to be thawed in the refrigerator for several hours before baking. That means, with a little advance planning, you can have cookies ready to bake and serve hot from the oven when guests drop by. My mother and grandmother would have approved!

CHOCOLATE-CHUNK OATMEAL COOKIES Makes about 5 1/2 dozen About 5 ounces (150 g) shelled pecan halves or pieces 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt

8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 cup (250 mL) firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pound (500 g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped to the size of large chocolate chips 2 cups (500 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Spread the pecans on a baking tray and toast them in the oven until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, 10 to 12 minutes, turning them halfway through. Set aside to cool, then coarsely chop them by hand or by pulsing briefly in a food processor.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters (or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held electric mixer), soften the butter at medium speed.

Add the brown and granulated sugars, and continue beating; once they’re fully incorporated, increase the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture looks fluffy, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula.

Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs and then the vanilla, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl and beaters. Reduce the speed to low and gradually pour in the flour mixture, stopping as soon as it is incorporated.

Add the chocolate, oats, and pecans to the bowl. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon until fully incorporated. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a large sheet of plastic wrap.

Fold the wrap around the dough and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Position the rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line 1 or 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into mounds about the size of an unshelled walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30g) each, rolling each mound into an even ball between the palms of your clean hands.

Arrange the balls on the prepared baking trays about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake in the preheated oven until slightly firm to the touch, 13 to 15 minutes, reversing the trays back to front about halfway through for even baking. Transfer the trays to racks to cool.

After a few minutes, remove the trays from the racks. Use a wide metal spatula to remove the cookies from the trays, transferring them back to the racks to cool completely. (If reusing a baking tray, allow a few minutes for it to cool slightly before placing a new batch of dough balls on it.) Store the cookies in an airtight container at cool room temperature and serve within three days.

(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.

Page 32, The Toms River Times, December 9, 2017

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