2017-12-16 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Lacey Joins Fight Against Local Stars Lead Penn State Drug Companies

By Chris Christopher Cheers, cheers and more cheers to Mike Gesick i, the senior tight end-hybrid from Southern Regional High School starring for Penn State University.

Plaudits to teammate Manny Bowen, the ex-Barnegat star and a junior linebacker.

The former Ram and ex-Bengal have helped Penn State University earn a berth in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl.

The Nittany Lions, ranked ninth in the As-

sociated Press Poll, will meet the No. 11 University of Washington

Huskies on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. on ESPN in Glendale, Ariz.

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–Photos courtesy Penn State University Athletics Communications Department (Top) Barnegat graduate Manny Bowen plays for Penn State.

(Left) Mike Gesicki, a Southern Regional graduate, plays for Penn State University.

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Gesicki, who has started in each of Penn State’s 12 games, leads the team in catches with 51 for 501 yards.

He is third on the club in touchdown catches with nine and is fourth

Overdose Decrease Possible

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The sheriff and prosecutor gave the Ocean County Mayors Association an update on the opioid epidemic, and said that some progress has been made this year.

It’s possible, given the number of overdoses so far this year, that Ocean County might see a decrease of about 25 percent from last year, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. There were

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VFW Essay Contest Winners Awarded

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Members of the VFW posed with student winners and Barnegat teachers that attended the meeting.

209 for all of 2016. This would be the first decrease in years.

Although many people think of the problem as mostly heroin, that does not paint a complete picture, he said. Fentanyl, another opioid, has been showing up in the toxicology of overdose victims more and more. In 2014, it was present in 10 percent of overdoses. This year so far, it’s (Overdose - See Page 4)

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – Lacey Township is joining the fight against pharmaceutical companies in the wake of the heroin and opioid epidemic in New Jersey, according to officials at a recent township meeting.

Lacey is the third town, following Toms River and Brick, to join a state lawsuit against drug manufacturers for misrepresenting and inaccurately marketing prescription products, said Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. Teaming up with other New Jersey towns and the law firm, Motley Rice LLC of Washington D.C., Lacey is taking larger action to tackle the issue.

Prescription drugs have been making a name for themselves as the new gateway drug that gets users easily addicted. They are more expensive and harder to get a hold of, and this is what then causes users to turn to cheaper and more accessible drugs, such as heroin,

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – At a recent Barnegat Township Committee meeting, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars presented the winners of the youth essay contests, The Patriot’s Pen and The Voice

of Democracy.

The two essay contests, sponsored by the VFW, are conducted nationwide and are meant to provide students with an opportunity to express their (Winners - See Page 12)

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The drug problem spreads out into other charges, he said. The cost of feeding a drug habit causes people to attempt lots of other crimes.

But a lot of the addiction doesn’t start with heroin or fentanyl. It starts with prescription painkillers.

Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said 70 percent of people in the county’s drug court were originally addicted to painkillers. The Ocean County Drug Court is an intensive probation program offered to some nonviolent offenders, geared toward keeping people from going back to old habits.

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Lacey has experienced a great loss when it comes to the opioid crisis, said Curatolo.

The town has suffered from countless breaking and entering incidents that Curatolo believes to be fueled by those that are “prisoners to their addiction.”

“I think it’s the right thing to do,” said Curatolo. “If any entity acted inappropriately when marketing the [prescription] product, it should be held accountable.”

Despite the many efforts that Lacey Township has made to combat the rising drug problem, such as implementing school resource officers and substance

The three main focuses for police combating the opioid epidemic is education, enforcement, and treatment, Coronato said.

Officers are embedded in the school system, he said. They meet with superintendents and speak to parents at back-toschool nights.

There is a free app for mobile devices that kids can use to reach out to the police without any penalties. The information for the app is on a sticker inside lockers. Unfortunately, the police have had to address addiction at a surprisingly early age. The schools have a schedule to be searched with drug recognition dogs.

“We’re not looking to put kids in jail,” he said. “We want to educate the kids and the parents.”

awareness counselors in schools, the problems with addiction continues, said Curatolo. While these noble efforts can be effective, the township is incurring extra expenses and they need a bigger solution.

Motley Rice LLC is taking on the lawsuit for no compensation. Curatolo emphasized this because it means that there will be no cost to the taxpayers as a result of this lawsuit. Together, the New Jersey towns involved hope that they can win out against the big pharmaceutical companies to help their towns out of the hole that heroin and opioid addiction have dug for them.

“We are doing absolutely everything humanly possible,” to work on solving the drug problem, said Curatolo.

On the enforcement side, police are still putting dealers in jail, but also going a step forward. They are holding them accountable if someone overdoses on drugs they sold, he said.

When a dealer is sentenced, they forfeit belongings, such as a car, which the county can then sell. This money is used to supply the area with Narcan, the chemical spray that can reverse an overdose. It also funds other drug programs.

Treatment is the third branch of addressing the drug problem. Saving a life might only be temporary unless you follow up with the patient. After someone is revived with Narcan, they are then approached by a recovery coach while still in the hospital, he said. This is a window of opportunity, after

someone’s life was almost lost, to encourage them to seek treatment for their addiction.

However, the police didn’t want to wait until someone almost died before they got help. So, the Blue Hart (Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment) program was created to give people the option of seeking out treatment on their own. All they have to do is come into a participating police department on a given day and they can turn in their drugs without facing any charges.

A bed in a treatment center will be found for them. Currently, Brick, Manchester, Stafford, Ocean Gate, and Lacey are participating.

“There have been 275 people who have walked into a police station and said ‘I need help,” he said.

Barnegat Neighborhood Watch Information Meeting

BARNEGAT – Come join the Barnegat Township Police Department at the Brackman Middle School on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. for a neighborhood watch information meeting.

Learn about setting up a new watch in your neighborhood or about joining an existing watch that may already be in place where

you live. For new watches we will be looking for volunteers to be coordinators and block captains. All are welcome to attend, but this meeting wants to bring special attention to those new potential coordinators from Pebble Beach, Timbers, Ocean Acres and Windward neighborhoods.

Southern Students Creating Holiday Books

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional students in the Communications Concepts class are writing original holiday-themed books for Mrs. Lintner’s third grade class at the Robert L. Horbelt School

in Barnegat. Each book will be personalized and shared with the class during a visit on December 20. The Communications Concepts class is under the guidance of Mrs. Jennifer Abbato.

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Continued From Page 1 on the team in scoring with 54 points.

He was named to the All-Big Ten first team offense by the media and to the conference’s second team by the conference coaches after ravaging defenses for the Nittany Lions.

Gesicki averaged 9.8 yards per catch. His longest reception was 35 yards. He averaged 41.8 receiving yards per game. The former Ram is among three finalists for the Mackey Award and is expected to be a high National Football League draft choice in April.

He’s a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder.

Bowen has appeared in nine games and started nine. He made 22 solo stops and added 29 assists. He’s fifth on the team in total tackles with 51. He added one pass breakup, one pass defensed, four quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.

Bowen is a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder.

Basile honored: Former Brick Memorial player Mike Basile, Monmouth University’s senior safety, made the All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference second team.

The strong safety led the nation in solo tackles and made 126 total tackles. He paced the Hawks in solo stops (91) and led the club in assisted tackles (35). He added 9 1/2 tackles for 49 yards lost for first on the Hawks. He notched three sacks for 26 yards lost, picked off one pass, broke up four tosses, defensed five passes, forced one fumble and led the Hawks in blocked kicks (two). He played in 12 games.

Basile was sixth in the final voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the nation’s top FCS defensive player. He’s the first player in Monmouth history named first-team all-conference all four years.

He was name the Big South Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year this season.

Basile is a likely NFL draft choice.

More on Monmouth: Redshirt junior teammate Ryan Wetzel, a Freehold resident and a former Colts Neck player, was an All-ECAC second-team selection after starring at guard.

The former Cougar made 23 straight starts at guard. His punishing blocks this year helped pave the way for a 2,000-yard passer, a 1,000-yard rusher and a unit that ranked 10th in the nation in red zone offense.

Redshirt sophomore defensive back Tymere Berry, a former Toms River South player, was among the Hawks’ top defenders, registering 43 tackles (33 solos, 10 assists). He added 4 1/2 sacks for 11 yards lost, returned two interceptions for 36 yards, broke up 14 passes, defensed 16 passes, notched one quarterback hit and blocked one kick through 11 games.

Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) was second on the Hawks in receptions (29) and fourth in receiving yards (315). He averaged 10.9 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured 79 yards.

Grasso rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on three carries, averaging 26.3 yards per run. He blazed 70 yards with a punt return for a touchdown through 12 games.

Junior wide receiver Matt Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) appeared in 12 games, catching six passes for 34 yards, an average of 5.7 yards per grab. His longest reception was 17 yards.

The Southern Ocean Times, December 16, 2017, Page 5 The former Jaguar returned five kickoffs for 98 yards and averaged 19.6 yards per run back. His longest kickoff return was 29 yards.

Duo at the top: Former Brick Memorial player Matt Schleifer (Brick Memorial) and Drew Scott, who played for the Brick Green Dragons, won Centennial Conference postseason honors.

Schleifer made the first team as a return specialist. Scott made the second team as a senior linebacker.

Schleifer, a sophomore, finished the season with 1,296 all-purpose yards, including 1,025 return yards. He averaged a leaguehigh 16.0 yards per return on 23 punt returns. He sped 92 yards for a touchdown on a punt return against Johns Hopkins.

He averaged 21.2 yards per return on 31 kickoff returns.

He caught 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns through 10 games for the Green Terror.

Scott, who played in 10 games, paced the Green Terror in tackles (72), solo stops (45) and assists (27). He added six tackles for seven yards lost and forced one fumble while breaking up one pass.

More on the Green Terror: Sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan) appeared in 10 games, making 23 tackles, including 18 solos, and breaking up seven passes.

Sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick) played in nine games and made 27 tackles, including 20 solos. He added two sacks for 10 yards lost, four tackles for 13 yards lost and three pass breakups.

Joe Hynes (Point Pleasant Boro) was a freshman offensive lineman.

Bradley cited: Former Jackson Memorial player Kenny Bradley, an Ithaca College senior linebacker, made the All-Liberty League first team.

Bradley led the Bombers in solo tackles with 36 and was second on the club in assists (49). He finished in a two-way tie for the team lead in total tackles with 85. He added two forced fumbles, 2 1/2 tackles for four yards lost, one sack, four pass breakups and one interception.

He started in each of the team’s 10 games.

He’s a 5-foot-11, 220-pounder.

A four-year starter, Bradley finished his career with 315 tackles.

Koenig among the elite: The College of

New Jersey senior wide receiver Thomas Koenig, who played for Central Regional, made the All-New Jersey Athletic Conference first team.

He was fifth in the NJAC with 785 receiving yards for the fifth most in one season in TCNJ history. The total was the second highest in the conference this year. He led the NJAC in average receiving yards per game at 87.2 in nine outings.

He was first on the Lions in receptions (43), average yards per catch (18.26), touchdown catches (seven) and longest reception (80).

Glover on the run: Former Jackson Memorial standout Khani Glover, a TCNJ senior running back, enjoyed a big season.

He was first on the Lions in rushing yardage (505), carries (136), rushing touchdowns (three), longest run (41) and rushing yards per game (50.50).

Glover caught 15 passes for 101 yards.

Beverette among the best: Former Lakewood football and basketball standout Tyrice Beverette, a Stony Brook University senior linebacker, made the All-Colonial Athletic Association third team.

He paced the Seawolves in total tackles (Stars - See Page 12)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Toms River’s Big Cast I attended a recent event where a 25-year-old time capsule was opened, and another one buried. I was happy to see The Toms River Times included in the new capsule. Also, a funny thing happened.

No, I’m not talking about the fact that they couldn’t find the old time capsule, and had to dig a bit to get it (although that is pretty funny). I’m talking about how whenever I go to an event in Toms River, I never know who I’ll run into.

Sometimes, it’s people I only know from work, and sometimes, it’s people I know through friends and

family. This time, it was a fellow graduate from High School East, who now teaches in the district, and a fellow Girl Scout parent, who was also supporting her students. I live in Beachwood now, and I’ll run into my Beachwood neighbors at events in Toms River, too.

To compare it to a line in the book High Fidelity, it was like the last scene in a movie, where all the characters show up.

It says something about a town to have a cast of characters that are so involved in their community.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s “Tax Forum” Was A Farce I had the displeasure of attending another “farce” of a meeting Nov. 13 when Rep. Tom MacArthur held a supposed “tax forum” with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Presidential Advisor, Ivanka Trump and, of all people, Chris Christie doing the introductions. This was an “invite only” event held at the Bayville Fire Hall and the invitees were only Republicans (no Democrats need attend).

I managed to get in and listened intently to the “dog and pony” show MacArthur was trying to moderate. I can’t tell you how disingenuous all they had to say suited their purposes of misleading the public. They each gave brief opening statements and then MacArthur said he himself had a few questions and then he had some written questions from the audience. When he said that, I proceeded to raise my hand. Needless to say, these questions had predetermined and canned answers indicating that this tax bill would have most people getting tax cuts, when in fact these supposed tax cuts will result in tax increases for almost half of the middle-class families in New Jersey. I also want to point out that the written questions from the audience were one from someone in North Beach (a town not even in MacArthur’s district).

MacArthur then proceeded to ask Mnuchin and Trump to make a closing statement. A “tax forum” would presume to have some discourse, of which there was none. What a scam!

I then raised my hand and

Letters To The Editor began to say (in a voice in cards, souvenirs, resources, his tragic death, JFK’s spirit which they could hear me), “I have a question. I have a question…” and I repeated that several times with no attempt on their part to call on me. I then indicated that this meeting was a disgrace and a scam – having a secret meeting and not meeting the needs of MacArthur’s constituents. They then closed down the meeting. The press then wanted some comments from me, and there were a number of people at the meeting surrounding me asking “How did you get in? How did you get in?” Doesn’t that disgust you?

All they cared about was how a “Democrat” got into a meeting with our congressman.

This is a sad commentary on free speech and transparency.

This letter is just documenting what happened to me at the meeting. I really would like to continue with another letter dealing with all the inadequacies of this tax bill and how it represents a boon to the wealthiest among us (the one percent). We do need tax reform, but it really needs to serve we the people – the 99 percent as well.

Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee Barnegat

This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land The fourth-grade at Aviston Elementary, located in Southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources, and highlights found in each region.

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Thankful For Those Who Help Others As Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I was very proud that so many of our residents came together to prepare and deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals to needy families in our communities.

Our Ocean County Vocational-Technical School students prepared more than 3,000 holiday meals for those less fortunate. Likewise, volunteers and staff at our Veterans Service Bureau distributed more than 300 meals to local veterans and their families.

Similar efforts were run by local high schools, faith-based organizations and other nonprofits.

While the holiday season is a time to celebrate and give thanks for all we have, it is also a time to mourn. This year marked the 54th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

When I think of the willingness of our residents to help others, I cannot help but be reminded of President Kennedy’s call on Americans to rise up and help the poor and needy in their local communities. It was Kennedy who first inspired me to seek public office so I could give back to my town and my county.

More than half a century after

continues to be a beacon for generations of Americans. He is truly an eternal flame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began.

Joseph H. Vicari Freeholder Director

Tax Plan Or Tax Scam I vehemently disagree with Rep. Tom MacArthur’s support of the biggest transfer of wealth in US history - from the middle class to millionaires and corporations.

The facts from objective Congressional economists prove that the Republicans’ tiny, temporary tax cut for ordinary Americans will be overshadowed by the 53% of 2018 tax breaks going to the richest 1% of people.

Regardless of how the House and Senate versions are reconciled, the Trump family alone will save over a billion dollars!

Why should we sacrifice for the super-rich?

To add insult to injury, the middle class will face soaring health insurance premiums, and 13 million will have no coverage at all. The Child Tax Credit will be taken away from 3 million kids. College students and graduates with loans will be crushed. The Republican budget necessitated by the tax “reform” plan cuts Medicaid by $1 trillion over ten years and Medicare by more than $400 million. There are gigantic cuts to education, nutrition, transportation and housing.

Some of MacArthur’s party members in Washington have admitted that the plan was designed to benefit their millionaire campaign donors. Some also admitted that Social Security will be cut next when the old “trickle down” scheme fails again and the national deficit surges.

I participated in a protest rally outside MacArthur’s Ocean County office. This was the public hearing on the tax plan that the House and Senate never allowed. The consensus here is that this plan is selfish, mean, outrageous, greedy and immoral. (You couldn’t print how we really feel!)

That’s why a backlash - a grassroots uprising - is beginning across the country. This groundswell of angry citizens will “remember next November” when perpetrators of this economic travesty will be thrown out of office. That includes you, Tom MacArthur.

Rich Wieland Toms River

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

Christie Administration Launches Campaign To Prevent Youth Tobacco Use On Great American Smoke Out From The Desk Of The

Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health launched Stop Tobacco Offenses Merchant Program, a statewide merchant education program to strengthen compliance with New Jersey’s Tobacco 21 Law that raised the age to purchase tobacco

products from 19 to 21. The initiative, which coincides with the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke Out features a STOMP Out Youth Tobacco Use campaign with tools to help tobacco merchants and their employees understand and enforce the law. It also

encourages them to participate with their communities to keep tobacco out of the hands of kids.

“Tobacco merchants are essential in protecting New Jersey youth from the dangerous chemicals in tobacco products and e-cigarettes,” said Acting Health Commissioner Christopher Rinn. “With their support, young people will have less access to these harmful substances and more time to mature and develop a greater understanding of the harmful effects of smoking.”

Nearly 80 percent of all adult smokers begin smoking by age 18, and 90 percent do so before their 20th birthday, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The path to tobacco addiction starts at an early age, so delaying the age when young people begin using tobacco can reduce their risk of becoming regular or daily smokers and increase their chances of successfully quitting.

Tobacco-Free for a Healthy New Jersey, an initiative funded by DOH, is coordinating efforts among local

partners across the state to reach out to tobacco merchants with tools and information about the law and inviting merchants to take a pledge to help STOMP out youth tobacco use.

The GASO is held on the third Thursday of November. DOH encourages smokers and tobacco prevention advocates to participate in the GASO by quitting smoking, making plans to quit and spreading the word about the dangers of smoking.

Cigarette smoking continues to be a leading cause of

preventable death and disability in the United States.

About 13.5 percent of New Jersey adults between ages 18 and 24 smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To learn more about New Jersey’s Tobacco Control Program, including help to quit smoking with the free NJ Quitline, visit the DOH website. T he merchant pledge and more information about the STOMP campaign can be found at Tobacco-Free for a Healthy New Jersey.

Holidays Are The Perfect Time To “Buy In Ocean County” From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – In the upcoming days and weeks, downtown business districts and shopping areas – small and large – throughout Ocean County will come alive with the spirit of the holiday season.

“No matter what is on your wish list this year, the place to fi nd that holiday treasure is right here in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to Business Development.

“From the latest electronic gadgets to unique crafts and household items, our local shops offer everything a holiday shopper could ever want.”

Vicari has led the “Buy in Ocean County” effort for many years emphasizing

the many benefits of buying locally.

“This year I want to encourage everyone to buy locally,” Vicari said. “Our downtowns and business areas have so much to offer. I am asking you to patronize local businesses including our small ‘mom and pop’ stores. These stores offer a host of items, many unique, along with great customer service.

“So many of them support our community organizations,” he said. “This is the perfect time to remember them as you set out to do your holiday shopping.”

While malls, such as the Ocean County Mall, Toms River and the Jackson Outlets, Jackson Township, remain premier destinations for holiday shoppers,

Vicari said the county’s many local dow ntow ns offer unique shops and boutiques.

“From Point Pleasant Beach to Tuckerton, across the County, downtowns of fer some of t he best choices for holiday shopping,” Vicari said. “Many of these stores are owned by long-time residents that continue to be a staple in our communities. Make a day out of it – shop, have lunch and just enjoy the area. There is plenty to see and do in all of our municipalities. The towns are all festively decorated for the holidays. Shopping is fun and easy when you shop locally.”

Vicari said many towns have added special holiday features like carriage rides, trolley service and seasonal discounts to enhance the shopping experience.

Buying in Ocean County also offers additional protection for consumers.

Each year the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Consumer Affairs receives

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complaints about orders not filled or other concerns residents have when dealing with out-of-state mail order companies. If you need consumer help, the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs is located at 1027 Hooper Ave., Building 2, Toms River or can be reached by calling 732-929-2105.

“We see the same problems year after year,” said Vicari, who is chairman of the Consumer Affairs Department. “Merchandise is not received in time for the holidays, there are problems with backorders and

some received items barely resembling their catalog photos and descriptions.”

To make matters worse, it is often difficult to pursue a consumer affairs case against an out-of-state company that does not fall under the jurisdiction of New Jersey’s consumer fraud laws.

“When you buy local, you are protected against fraud,” Vicari said. “Our county and state agencies have more authority when dealing with a local business complaint.”

It’s also easier to return an item purchased locally.

“You can drive down the street and visit the store rather than pack and ship a package across country,” he said.

If you’re having trouble finding the perfect gift, Vicari suggested purchasing a gift card from a small business in Ocean County.

“What better present to give than a gift card for a great meal at one of our many local restaurants,” he said. “Or how about a gift certificate for a haircut or a home cleaning service?

Our Ocean County small bu si ne s se s t r u ly of fe r something for everyone.”

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By Kimberly Bosco MANAHAWKIN – Save the date on your calendars for the upcoming State of the Chamber event on Jan. 10, 2018! Come network with business professionals and witness amazing guest speakers like Joel Naroff and Dr. Brian Tyrrell as they share their insights for a new year in business. Held at The Mainland Holiday Inn on Rt. 72 in Manahawkin at 8:15 a.m., the event intends to bring local business leaders together to learn about new information that will help their businesses be successful in the upcoming year.

The renowned keynote speaker, Joel Naroff, PHD, will provide attendees with beneficial economic information that they can use to their advantage in the new year. Naroff is a wellknown and esteemed economic forecaster that

has been on many local shows and even quoted by publications such as Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and USA Today! From Stockton University, Dr. Brian Tyrrell will engage the attendees in ways to better market their services and suit the needs of their consumers.

Come attend these beneficial and informative programs and network with other leaders in the business sphere over breakfast! The event is $40 per person and individuals must RSVP to the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on registering for the event or becoming a member, call 609-4947211, go to visitLBIregion.com, stop into the visitor center at 265 W. Ninth Street in Ship Bottom, or follow us on social media.

Evenings At Forsythe Refuge Schedule Of Events Announced

GALLOWAY – Refuge Manager Virginia Rettig and Friends of Forsythe President Bill Harclerode are excited to announce the quarterly schedule for the Evenings at Forsythe presentations. The presentations take place at the refuge every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Previous programs addressed the plight of the monarch butterfly, identifying birds, and how Superstorm Sandy affected the refuge. That spirit of education and discovery continues in our 2018 schedule. Area professionals and environmental experts will present on a wide-range of topics that many people will be sure to enjoy.

Start the New Year off by getting tips on how to take gorgeous wildlife photographs at Forsythe from the Stay Focused Photo Club. In February, Michael Cagno, executive director

of the Noyes Museum of Art, will provide a glimpse of their new and exciting collections from world-renown artists and local talent.

Prepare for the spring by learning how to create your own backyard habitat with naturalist and author Pat Sutton.

The schedule is as follows: Jan. 18 – “Photographing Forsythe”, Stay Focused Photo Club Feb. 15 – “What’s in the Noyes Today”, Michael Cagno March 15 – “Creating Your Own Backyard Habitat”, Pat Sutton Attendance is free. The Friends of Forsythe will provide light refreshments. For more information about Evenings at Forsythe and other events call 609-652-1665 or email us at forsythe@fws.gov.

Holiday Fun At Argos Farm In Forked River FORKED RIVER – Come out to Argos Farm in Forked River for some winter fun and festivity! Now through Dec. 17, Argos Farm will have visits with Santa, cookie and stocking decorating, horse-drawn wagon rides, and s’mores by

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STAFFORD – The Southern Regional Middle School Leo Club held their 6th annual Installation of Members and Officers ceremony in the school’s library. The ceremony also included the presentation of the Ed Jones plaque and recognition of Leo Keeley Malik’s submission of a 3rd prize

winning Peace Poster.

Keeley’s moving Peace Poster was awarded 3rd place in the NJ Lions District L contest, which is an amazing feat, and we congratulate Keeley on a job well done.

This year’s Peace Poster theme was “The Future of Peace” and Keeley’s poster handshake said it beautifully.

With this year’s new members, over 80 students have joined the Southern Regional Leo Club since 2012. Ed Jones, recently deceased member of the Stafford Township Lion Club, was remembered for spear heading the establishment of a Leo Club in the Southern Regional School District.

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STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library for events scheduled for January 2018! There will be programs for adults, kids, and teens.

Adult Programs: January 3, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday- Adulting 101: Better Living through Bullet Journaling January4, 10:30 a.m., Thursday- Friends Adventure: History of Stafford January 4, 11, 1 p.m. – 3 pm, Thursdays and January 6, 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., SaturdaysString of Purls – Knit/Crochet January 5, 12, 19, 26, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays- Mah Jongg January 7, 14, 21, 28, 3 p.m., Sundays and January 8, 15, 22, 29, 11 a.m., Mondays- English Conversation Group January 17, 3 p.m., Wednesday- Make It! Book Snowman January 18, 9:30 a.m., Thursday- Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting January 24, 6 p.m., Wednesday- Feature Film Night – “IT” Children’s Programs: January 4, 6 p.m., Thursday and January 20, 2 p.m., Saturday- Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids Ages 9 – 12 January 10, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday- Parachute Play Ages 3.5 – 5 years January 12, 10:30 a.m., Friday- Preschool Storytime: Dream Big Ages 3 – 5 January 15 2 p.m., Monday- OCL Puppet Show Players: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt January 18, 6:30 p.m., Thursday - LEGO® Builders Club Ages 5 – 12 January 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday- DropIn Craft

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Santa Is Coming To Forked River

FORKED RIVER – Santa will be making his way around Forked River during the month of December thanks to the Forked River Volunteer Fire Department. He will visit different areas each day from now until Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. on weekends and 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Get ready to greet Santa this holiday season!

Here is the schedule of dates and locations where you can see which day Santa will be closest to you: Dec. 10: North side of lake from Deer Head Lake Dr to the Garden State Parkway; Parkers

Point Hollywood Dr; and Forked River Beach up to the 1st Bridge.

Dec. 11: Forked River Beach from 1st Bridge to 2nd Bridge; South side of lake from Route 9 to Dee Rd. Dec. 12: Forked River Beach from 2nd Bridge to the end; South side of lake fro Dee Rd to Deer Head Lake Dr. Dec. 13: South side of lake from Deer Head Lake Dr. to Garden State Parkway; Cranberry Hill; and west of parkway including Spaulding Andover Rd.

Transfer Students Instant Decision Day At Stockton At Manahawkin

MANAHAWKIN – Potential transfer students are welcome to visit Stockton at Manahawkin to receive an instant admissions decision from Transfer Admissions Coordinator Steve Phillips. Attendees are asked to bring up-to-date transcripts with them to assist in the instant decision process. Phillips will also be available to answer any questions attendees

may have about Stockton or the admissions process.

Transfer Students Instant Decision Day will take place Thursday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East Bay Ave. The event is open to all students interested in transferring to Stockton University.

9th Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market

LACEY – The Lacey Township High School Fishing Club is running their 9th Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market on January 13, 2018.

The event raises money to fund fishing trips

for the student members throughout the year.

It will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lacey Township High School Gymnasium.

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STAFFORD – Good Luck Southern Regional Girls Basketball Alums this 2017-2018 NCAA/NJCAA Women’s Basketball season!

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Continued From Page 5 (96) and solo stops (64). He added 32 assists through 13 games. He made 10 1/2 tackles for 48 yards lost, registered 4 1/2 sacks for 35 yards lost, broke up four passes and forced one fumble for the Seawolves.

A hard hitting Owl: Ex-Lakewood player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt sophomore linebacker, was among the Temple University Owls’ top defenders through his first nine games of the season as he was fourth on the club with 70 tackles through the team’s initial 12 games.

He made 44 solo tackles and added 26 assists. He registered 3 1/2 tackles for 15 yards lost, broke up one pass and forced two fumbles.

Oliver sparkles: Senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood) was an AllNJAC honorable mention selection at Kean University for the Cougars.

Oliver finished the season with 25 tackles (14 solos, 11 assists). He added 5 1/2 tackles for 36 yards lost and 3 1/2 sacks for 29 yards lost. He broke up one pass, notched two quarterback hits, recovered one fumble and forced one fumble.

More on the Cougars: Sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood) was second on the team in receptions (25), receiving yards (333), average receiving yards per catch (13.3), average receiving yards per game (33.3), receiving touchdowns (four) and points (32).

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Senior punter Steve Ferlisi, who played for the Brick Green Dragons, averaged 36.6 yards per boot on 41 punts.

His longest punt sailed 63 yards. He added five touch backs and nine fair catches. A total of 12 punts landed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Three punts were blocked.

Sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Leaks (Howell) made one catch for 14 yards. He returned two punts for three yards and ran back five kickoffs for 92 yards.

Sophomore defensive back Amani Richardson (Manchester) returned two punts for 29 yards and added one solo tackle, one assisted stop and one tackle for two yards lost. He broke up two passes, defensed two passes and blocked two kicks.

Johnson at Assumption: Seeing action as an Assumption College junior defensive back was Ja’Quez Johnson (Brick).

The former Green Dragon made 19 solo tackles and added one assist in 12 games. He forced one fumble and broke up five passes.

Diawara sees action: Senior defensive lineman Maurice Diawara (Lakewood) played in 10 games at Wagner College, making 12 solo stops and adding one assist.

He made one sack for 13 yards lost, broke up one pass and returned two fumbles for 11 yards.

Trio at Delaware Valley: Locals at Delaware Valley were sophomore quarterback Anthony Fontana (Brick Memorial), sophomore linebacker Billy Walsh (Brick Memorial) and freshman defensive lineman

Jack Finelli (Brick).

Fontana, who played in eight games, rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. He completed eight of 12 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown.

Walsh made nine tackles, including seven assisted stops, in 12 games. He broke up one pass.

Finelli contributed 10 tackles, including six assists, in 12 games. He broke up one pass and forced one fumble.

Graham an Ivy Leaguer: Junior defensive lineman Brody Graham (Jackson Memorial) was on the University of Pennsylvania roster.

He appeared in 10 games, notching 12 tackles, including six solo stops, while breaking up one pass and adding one fum-

ble recovery for the Quakers.

Giaimo on roster: Former Central player Jarred Giaimo made three solo stops and added three assists at West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Young makes hits: Stonehill College junior defensive end Xavier Young (Barnegat) appeared in 10 games, making 21 tackles, including 10 solo stops.

Noesges leads Rowan: Senior linebacker Chris Noesges, a Freehold resident and a former Manalapan player, paced Rowan University in tackles (74), solo stops (38) and assists (36).

He added one interception, one quarterback hit, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

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man; Second Place – Lexy McGinnis; Third Place – John Panico.

The Voice of Democracy: First Place – Justin M. Bach; Second Place – Brigid M. Harrington; Third Place – Anthony Forte.

Each of the winners received a gift certificate for $100 and special dog tag with their name and the year engraved on it. First place winners, Emma J. Carman and Justin M. Bach, stood before the committee and attendees of the meeting to read aloud their prize-winning essays.

Taylor noted that the educators of the Barnegat schools have been doing a great job with the students, like Carman and Bach, and praised the students for their wonderful writing.

“The students should be aware of what our veterans do,” said Board of Education President Scott Sarno at the meeting.

Continued From Page 1 views on a specific patriotic theme, according to The Patriot’s Pen website. The Patriot’s Pen contest was open to Barnegat’s middle school students, grades 6-8. The Voice of Democracy was open to Barnegat High School juniors and seniors.

“The programs are well-noted and well known in the district,” said veteran Jake Taylor during the committee meeting.

This year’s theme for the young writers of The Patriot’s Pen was “America’s Gift to My Generation.” For The Voice of Democracy, students wrote about “Our Hope for the Future.” The winners of each essay contest are as follows: The Patriot’s Pen: First Place – Emma J. Car-

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The benefits of certain foods are common knowledge: Grapefruit combats heart disease, carrots are good for your vision, and tea is an antioxidant powerhouse. But some surprising foods — lentils? really? — are good for your hearing.

The old adage “The best defense is a good offense” doesn’t just apply to games and sports — it’s true of your hearing health as well. Much benefit can be derived from good defensive strategies to protect your hearing, but why not take the offensive and use nutrition to ensure your ears are as healthy as they can be to begin with?

Here we offer four surprising foods you might not realize can maintain your hearing health.

Fish We all know omega-3 fatty acids are the good fats, the ones that help fight heart disease, but results from a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show just how far-reaching the benefits are. The 18-year study of more than 65,000 American women found that those who ate at least two servings of fish each week had a 20 percent lower risk of hearing loss. The authors credit the omega-3 fats, which maintain robust blood flow in the cochlea (inner ear), keeping your hearing in tip-top shape.

Pulses Pulses are the edible seeds of certain legumes. Common types are chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), lentils, dry peas, and beans. These superfoods are not only good sources of plant-based protein, fiber, and iron, they also contain ample amounts of folate, which has been shown to protect against hearing loss. There’s such a variety of pulses and so many ways to prepare them, you could eat them every day and not get bored!

Wild Mushrooms Wild-mushroom fans, rejoice! Wild mushrooms — think morels, oyster mushrooms, and chanterelles — are a rich source of vitamin D, a nutrient that has been linked to cochlear health through its

role in calcium metabolism. These mushrooms all have something called ergosterol that, when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, is converted to vitamin D. You can also find commercial mushrooms with this same nutritional punch; just look for labels such as “UV treated” and “high in vitamin D.” Brown Rice What’s not to love about brown rice? It’s delicious, versatile — and high in magnesium! Deficiency in magnesium can kill hair cells, which are the sensors in your inner ear that capture sound vibration, turn them into signals, and transmit the signals to your brain. Plus, an abundance of magnesium has been shown to actually guard against noise-induced hearing loss.

Please feel free to contact us to find out more about the link between nutrition and hearing health! Dr. Izzy and his Staff can be reached at 732-818-3610.

Fish: Curhan SG, et al. Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2014;100(5):1371–1377.

Pulses: Pulses. Health + Nutrition. http:// pulses.org/nap/health-nutrition/. Accessed Nov. 14, 2017. Martínez-Vega R, et al.

Folic acid deficiency induces premature hearing loss through mechanisms involving cochlear oxidative stress and impairment of homocysteine metabolism. FASEB Journal. 2015;29(2):418–432. Mushrooms: Taneja MK, Taneja V. Role of vitamin D in prevention of deafness. Indian Journal of Otology. 2012;18(2):55–57. Keegan RJH, et al. Photobiology of vitamin D in mushrooms and its bioavailability in humans. Dermatoendocrinology.

2013;5(1):165–176. Rice: Coates L. The effects of magnesium supplementation on sensorineural hearing loss: A critical review of the literature. https://www.uwo.ca/ fhs/csd/ebp/reviews/2009-10/Coates.pdf.

Accessed Nov. 14, 2017. Ho WP. 8 Foods High in Magnesium. https://theconsciouslife.com/foods-high-in-magnesium.htm.

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

Grow A New Brain With Blueberries, Chewy Food And Super Mario

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you want to know how to grow a bunch of new brain cells, termed “neurons”, and keep them as healthy as possible, let me tell you one quick thing about neurogenesis.

Neurogenesis is the science of spurring the growth of neurons in your brain. Without neurogenesis, you’d be dead. In fact, we can grow as many new neurons as 700 a day.

Scientists have found that several things actually help spur on neurogenesis. The bigger challenge, however, is keeping your new neurons.

Neurogenesis is a dynamic process that reduces risk of Alzheimer’s, insomnia, anxiety, dementia and other cognitive problems.

Avoiding foods high in glutamate and MSG will help you, and so will eating a clean, fresh diet of foods filled with a lot of what I call “light foods”; meaning plant-based salads and veggies that contain light from the photosynthesis process. Contrast that with ‘dead’ foods.

Additionally, there are foods that are particularly adept at growing brand new neurons in our brains, while also activating protective pathways to nurture them and keep them thriving. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. What we choose to eat impacts our mind to some degree. The most potent neuron-loving foods include: green tea, berries, citrus apples, dark chocolate (all due to the flavonoids), blueberries (due to the flavonoids and anthocyanin), red grapes (because the skin has resveratrol), and wildcaught salmon and other fatty fish due to the DHA fish oils.

Researchers have oddly found that eating chewier foods as opposed to soft, mushy foods are helpful to neuronal growth. As you eat a baked potato (instead of mashed potato), figure that one out! On the topic of food, we also have well-designed trials to show that intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and exercise promote the growth of new brain cells for you. So keep that up too.

Everyone talks about enhancing BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) as a method of growing new brain cells and while that is still important, there is some new research that suggests that the hormone that makes you feel hungry, called ghrelin, may be the thing that triggers the whole birth of new neurons in the first place.

On the topic of exercise, I definitely want you to go to Body Pump and Zumba, but you should also be exercising your brain too. By that, I mean engage in puzzles, math problems and spatial video games.

This brings me to my next idea for you.

How about playing Super Mario 3D? This particular video game (and also Super Mario 64) have been used in two important research studies on the brain, where it was proven that spatial video games increase brain activity in the hippocampal region and help you create new neurons. This gives us a whole new perspective when it comes to healing the brain and growing new healthy brain cells.

So, try a big bowl of blueberries, a long work out, and then crash on the couch for some fun video gaming, and just feel your mind ignite with newfound brainiac-ness.

(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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Beware Of Holiday Shopping Horrors

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – If you’ve ever been on a mission to return gifts throughout the holiday season, you know what a nightmare it can sometimes be. Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari advises that all shoppers be proactive and aware during their holiday shopping this season to avoid return mayhem.

“To make after-holiday returns as painless as possible, always review a store’s return policy,” said Vicari.

All stores are required to disclose their refund policies. This is especially important during the season of gift-giving, where not every gift is the perfect one. Whether it is printed on your receipt, posted on the cash register, or a sign posted inside or at the entrance of a store, return policies must be made known to the public. As a part of these return policies, employees must also make known the various methods of repayment that accompany a return; such as a cash refund, a credit to your card, or store credit.

Shoppers must remember that items that are used or damaged can’t be returned. The process

of returns running smoothly requires efforts from both the seller and the buyer.

Vicari noted that shopping locally might also make things easier for consumers in the event of a return.

“Buying local not only supports our many Mom & Pop businesses, but ensures that if you do have a problem, our Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs can help,” Vicari said.

“Our office may have more jurisdictions when dealing with a nearby business than it would with a mail-order company or website located out of state.”

Aside from returns, holiday shopping season can be fraught with scams. Be on the lookout for those pesky credit card “skimmers” that might be re-swiping your card on a handheld device to gain access to your money. Vicari noted that everyone should remain vigilant and actively check receipts and bank accounts for discrepancies.

“Unfortunately, the holiday season also sees an increase in scams,” Vicari said. “The good news is alert consumers can often stop a scam before it starts.”

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As the previous article reviewing the land use application submission process, this article will review the required testimony, evidence and proofs that are required to present at the hearing.

At the public hearing the Applicant is required to make a detailed presentation to the Board and its professionals. That presentation depending on the complexities and relief requested may require plans, aerial photos, color renderings, any variety of reports calculations or studies, and/or architectural plans to be presented. These exhibits are prepared prior to the hearing usually by the expert who performed the study or drafted the plan.

They are placed on display board and many times smaller individual packets can be made to hand out to the Board for easier review.

These exhibits are marked by the Secretary for identification purposes on the record and moved into evidence.

It is required that any relief that the Applicant is requesting from the local design regulations or zoning ordinance, in the form of a design waiver or variance, requires expert testimony to be presented to the Board from a professional engineer, planner or architect.

Therefore, at the beginning of the hearing each of the Applicant’s experts are sworn in and must place their credentials on the record and ask the Board to accept their testimony as an expert.

Then the Applicant’s attorney and each expert go through a series of specific and detailed questions in order for the proper proofs to be placed on the record that will substantiate the granting of each relief requested.

These questions will vary from the current location, zone and use of the property to the benefits that the new proposed development will provide to the surrounding area. The

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expert will also testify as to how the applica- Dina M. Vicari Esq. tion comports with the local zoning ordinances, zoning plan and master plan, or that any deviation from the same will provide a benefit that outweighs any potential detriment. The Board members, Board professionals and members of the public will also be afforded the opportunity to ask the Applicant’s experts questions.

The hearing is open to the public and interested individual shave the right to listen and even participate in the hearing. An interested party may speak either in favor or against the application. If that interested party has a strong objection to the application they too may retain legal counsel, and experts to provide testimony to the Board to contradict the testimony of the Applicant’s experts. After all the testimony is completed and all comments are placed on the record the Board closes the public portion and begins the deliberation process.

As can be seen from the information above the presentation of a land use application before a Land Use Board requires understanding of the MLUL. If you have filed an application on your own and are preparing for the public hearing and feeling overwhelmed 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 components of a resolution and the 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 732-732451-0800 or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.

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“Give Thanks For The Gift Of Life” Honors Cancer Survivors At Ocean Medical Center

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Physicians and cancer survivors alike came together to rejoice in the gift of life on Dec. 6 at the Ocean Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center one year anniversary celebration. The “Give Thanks for the Gift of Life” celebration honored the anniversary of the new, high quality Cancer Care Center and all that it has done for its patients, while also honoring its cancer survivors.

At the event, cancer survivors shared their individual stories of trial and triumph over cancer, showing us that life is a gift and it should be cherished. The celebration brought together team members of the Cancer Care Center, physicians, and donors to honor the cancer survivors and listen to their stories.

“We are so honored and privileged to

pay tribute to cancer survivors as we commemorate the One Year Anniversary of Ocean Medical Center’s state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer center,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

The cancer survivors not only inspired the doctors and team members at the event, but they also provided words of strength and encouragement to new cancer patients that would be undergoing their own unique journey in the fight against their disease. The survivors wrote down words of inspiration on rocks to be handed down to the patients as a reminder of the strength and endurance it takes to battle cancer. “‘Give Thanks for the Gift of Life’ celebration is a moving tribute to the patients and families we serve, deepening our commitment to bring humanity back to health

care,” said Dean Q. Lin, MHA, MBA, FACE, FCPP, regional president of Hackensack Meridian Health and president of Ocean Medical Center. “We are extremely focused on supporting our patients and getting them back to the life they love.

Patients come to know and rely on our team of experts to provide the guidance, treatment, and support necessary in their personal journey.”

The Ocean Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center is not only innovative in the new technologies and treatment methods used.

The Cancer Center is also making a huge effort to bring humanity back to healthcare.

This idea is what the “Give Thanks for the Gift of Life” celebration was all about; seeing treatment and cancer through the perspective of the survivors, putting health care professionals in a position to better

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“The new, innovative cancer center brings world-class cancer care for patients throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, truly building hope for the residents across our communities,” said John K. Lloyd, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “Over the past five years, Ocean Medical Center continues to transform into a premier health and wellness destination, putting people at the center of everything we do, redefining the way we deliver care and enhancing the overall patient experience.”

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16 Grammar topic 17 Folk story 18 Autobahn auto 19 British peers 20 It may be coiled in the grass 22 Frozen drinks 24 Brownstone entrances 26 Hebrew : Ben :: Arabic : __ 27 “... that golden key / That __ the palace of eternity”: Milton 28 “For real?”

29 Alias in a landmark case 30 Auctioned wheels 31 Unlikely replies

from sycophants 32 Get dolled (up) 35 Atlantic and Pacific, in Monopoly: Abbr.

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Keeping Our Water Clean Is On Governor-Elect Murphy’s To-Do List

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – With Governor-elect Phil Murphy making his way into office soon, experts made an effort to steer his investments towards promoting clean water efforts in our communities. Experts put together a proposal for the governor-elect entitled Year One Clean Water Agenda. The proposal aims to set forth recommendations for ideas that the governor can hopefully put into action during his first year in office.

These experts are representatives from organizations such as the Association of Environmental Authorities of New Jersey, Ironbound Community Corporation, Natural Resources Defense Council, NY/NJ Baykeeper and New Jersey Future.

“Governor-elect Murphy has a historic opportunity to ensure all New Jerseyans have affordable access to clean, safe water and sewer service that protects human health and our environment,” said Larry Levine, senior attorney for Natural Resources Defense Council. “We are eager to work with his administration and other public and private-sector leaders to help bring the state’s aging water infrastructure into the 21st century.”

The recommendations in the proposal

AFA Awards Generous Grant to New Jersey Adult Day Care Association

By Kimberly Bosco NEW YORK – Good news has come in the fight against Alzheimer’s! The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) awarded a grant for $5,000 to the Educational Initiative of the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association on Nov. 30. The Educational Initiative is meant to benefit adult medical day care. This grant will help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association expand to help more people in the community.

“AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots organizations provide the hands-on programs and services that help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses continue to live meaningful lives,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and CEO of the AFA. “We are proud to help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association further its efforts in serving the people of New Jersey.”

Jim Donnelly, the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association Board President, said that the funds from the grant will be used, “to help educate people about the benefits of adult medical daycare for people diagnosed with dementia.”

To help support more initiatives like this one, you can visit alzfdn.org/support-us/ donate/. For more information about AFA membership and grant opportunities, visit alzfdn.org/AFAServices/aboutAFAgrants. html.

focus on the educational, financing, asset management and affordability aspects of clean water administration. The Year One Clean Water Agenda outlines specific actions that can be taken to prioritize the issue of clean water in our communities, including: launching a “Clean Water” awareness campaign, developing a partnership with local officials to ensure effective combined

sewer overflow plans are developed and implemented, helping water utilities finance the modernization of their systems, updating stormwater regulations, removing lead from drinking water in homes and schools, promoting affordable water and sewer services, and enacting legislation to establish local and regional stormwater utilities.

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spotlights critical things that the new governor can enact early in his first term to modernize New Jersey’s aging water systems,” said Chris Sturm, New Jersey Future’s managing director for policy and water. “Well-functioning water systems provide the foundation for healthy, just communities and the economic growth New Jersey needs.”

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 16 - december 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Being a diplomat is where it’s at. Be discreet and considerate. You are quite likely to get more than your fair share of attention during the week to come, so this may be a good time to dabble in social networking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Operate in compliance with the laws of attraction.

The people who are most strongly attracted to you are probably the best people to be with.

You may be able to display your own form of genius as this week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may feel the pinch in your pocketbook if you go along with your pals. There may be an incentive to begin a new study in the week ahead or you might receive sound advice that helps you meet your material goals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Engaging with others can encourage you. Team up with others in the upcoming week to make progress. You have enormous vision and scope; be open and straightforward to be successful in negotiations or in agreements.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You reap what you sow Ask pertinent questions to uncover alternative routes to financial security. The week ahead could be a good time to plant ideas in fertile ground if you are hoping to receive a bountiful harvest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could compare the mind to a battery, with intelligence as the terminal. Avoid trivial pursuits and apply your mental powers to something worthwhile in the week to come. Don’t get short-circuited by a passing whim.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead co-workers could become friends or vice versa. Someone could invite you to join a team, to engage in a sports program or to travel. Every opportunity contains a hidden benefit of some kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The more dollars, the merrier. You might be partial to achieving material success in the week to come, but are just as willing to perform a few good deeds in your spare time. Spread good will as you earn more money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you and a partner put your heads together you can increase your assets. This is a good week to focus on financial success. There may be some things going on behind the scenes that will work out in your favor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your work, job or health may be the center of attention in the week ahead. You are passionate about winning and may do so at any cost. You will leave no stone unturned to find the best way to achieve your goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your efforts to appear friendly and broadminded may have surprising consequences. Form may be given more weight than substance in the week ahead. Wait until the middle of the week to make major purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might need to grab a robe to cover up the naked truth.

In the early part of the week you might say more than you should in group settings. Your social life may be in top gear, but it is good to remember to be discreet.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Change Of Pace: Vibrant Beets Brighten Up A Traditional Hanukkah Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

With the first night of Hanukkah around the corner, many friends have asked me for ways to cook something different for their home celebrations of the Festival of Lights. I certainly think about that question myself, since I always want to help make sure that my sons appreciate their own Jewish heritage.

Cooking for Hanukkah typically involves foods cooked in oil, a symbolic commemoration of the one night’s oil supply that miraculously burned for eight nights when freedom fighters recaptured the temple in Jerusalem back in the second century B.C. So, most holiday menus feature pan-fried or deep-fried potato pancakes (latkes). But many health-conscious people today try to avoid carbohydrate-laden potatoes, so I started thinking about a possible substitute.

My surprising discovery was that you could make delicious latkes using shredded beets, which have only about half the net carbs (a figure that represents the total grams of carbohydrates minus the total grams of fiber) in potatoes. Yet fresh beets, shredded and combined with simple seasonings, eggs and some flour, cook to a pleasingly firm yet tender consistency similar to that of potatoes, with a wonderfully sweet flavor and brilliant ruby-red color (or bright yellow one, if you use golden beets) all their own.

Some people may be resistant to beets, remembering flavorless canned ones from childhood. If that is the case for you, fresh beets will be a happy revelation. One other memory you may have of beets is true, however: Their red juices can stain your hands or clothing. I suggest working over your sink and wearing kitchen gloves and an apron during peeling and shredding. And be sure to carefully pat the shredded beets dry with paper towels, so the pancakes will cook up crispier and won’t cause spattering in the thin layer of hot oil you use for cooking.

At Hanukkah parties, potato pancakes are traditionally served with both applesauce and sour cream. With the flavor of my beet latkes in mind, I’d also like to share a homemade, honey-sweetened applesauce recipe that includes a pleasing note of spice from some whole yellow mustard seeds, which you can find in any well-stocked supermarket’s seasonings aisle. Simmered along with the apples, the little round seeds pop open pleasantly when you bite on them, adding a subtle touch of exciting flavor to the sauce.

Serve the latkes and applesauce (and, yes, some sour cream, if you like) as a first course or the featured treat at your Hanukkah dinner. Or offer them anytime as a great side dish for meat or poultry dishes for the next several weeks of what I hope will be your very festive holiday season!

BEET LATK ES W ITH HONEYMUSTARD APPLESAUCE Makes about 3 dozen

For the honey-mustard applesauce: 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Fuji or Granny Smith apples, 2 or 3 apples 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey 1/3 cup (80 mL) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 strip lemon zest, about 2 inches (5 cm) long 2 tablespoons whole yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt For the beet latkes: 3 cups (750 mL) peeled and coarsely shredded red or golden beets, about 3 medium beets 2 large eggs, beaten until blended 3 tablespoons all-purpose f lour or gluten-free flour 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Canola oil, for frying About an hour before serving, start making the honey-mustard applesauce. Put the apples, apple juice, honey, sugar, lemon juice and zest, mustard seeds, and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the apples are soft enough to mash with the back of a fork, about 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof mixing bowl, remove the lemon zest, and use a potato masher to mash the apples to a coarse puree. Set aside.

Start preparing the beet latkes about 30 minutes before serving. Put the shredded beets in a large mixing bowl. With several layers of paper towels, press down on them to absorb excess moisture, turning the beet shreds and using more towels as necessary to absorb as much moisture as possible.

Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to the beets. Stir until thoroughly combined.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot enough to flow easily when the skillet is tilted, use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping spoonful of the beet mixture and place it in the skillet, gently pressing down with the back of the spoon to flatten it. Fry until the latkes are golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side, turning them with a small scratchproof spatula.

When the latkes are done, transfer them in a single layer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat the process to cook the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary.

Serve the latkes as a side dish with main-course meat, poultry or seafood, or as an appetizer on their own, passing the applesauce alongside.

(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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