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Barnegat Police: Station In Dire Need Of Repair

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – At a recent council meeting, a few concerned citizens spoke up about the current state of the Barnegat Police Station, after an ordinance allocating $15 million in bonds in town hall renovations was approved.

The station, linked to both the Council Meeting Room and the Municipal Court on West Bay Ave., has been in a deplorable state for some time now, officials have said.

The Barnegat Police force is made up of 46 officers and one civilian employee that can occupy the station’s building at any time, according to soon-to-be Chief, Lt. Keith Germain. Germain noted that for a town with a population as large as Barnegat’s, this many officers is a must. However, for the size of this

–Photos by Kimberly Bosco and Kristopher Burke, Barnegat Police Department Clockwise from bottom left, The holding cells take up much space in the small processing room. Officers work in close quarters in the second trailer. The front room has been converted into a cramped office space. The first trailer added to the station has become a workspace for up to five officers at a time. The interview room is small and in the way of officers moving through the station.

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FEMA Awards Grant To Stafford For Rebuilding After Sandy

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – At a recent council meeting, Township Administrator Jim Moran announced that the township is the recipient of a $958,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Part of the hazard grant program, it has been awarded to Stafford Township for rebuilding and renovations on properties in Beach Ha-

Stafford Council Presents Volunteer Award

ven West that have been damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

The grant can be for either house raising, the actual lifting up of the house, or house razing, the demolition of the house for rebuilding.

“It can be for both but the funding for each person is limited so demolition generally is not part of what they want to spend their money on,” (FEMA - See Page 18)

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – At a recent council meeting, Mayor John Spodofora presented Stafford resident Heather Kline with the Volunteer Award for her efforts in organizing the Beach Haven West Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 25.

The first-ever Beach H ave n We s t Tr e e

Lighting Ceremony took place last month in Mill Creek Park. Kline was a lead organizer of this holiday event that brought together hundreds of community members to celebrate together around the Christmas tree.

Councilman David Taylor noted his surprise at the amount of people that attended

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the event.

“I was expecting 30 or 40 people, not hundreds,” said Taylor.

As Mayor Spodofora presented Kline with the Volunteer Award plaque, he read: “Stafford Township’s greatest resource is its people.”

The first-ever tree lighting in Beach Haven West was a major (Award - See Page 5)

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Police:

Continued From Page 1 police force and the significant work they are doing on a daily basis, the current 3,000 square foot police station is in desperate need of expansion and upgrades, both cosmetic and technological.

Office Space To begin, the station lacks a basic necessity that many department buildings need: office space. The front room of the building is a converted “office space” that has a glass divider looking into the foyer. Crammed with filing cabinets and paperwork, this office was formerly the town’s dispatch center before they switched over to Ocean County dispatch, due to a lack of space, said Germain. This space has been loosely transformed into an office space by adding a desk for an officer to work at while he is in the station.

Off of this room is an “office” for the station’s accreditation employee, who quite literally works out of a closet. Germain noted that this closet was converted to an office when they realized she needed space but there really wasn’t any.

The station has always been lacking in space so, in 2004, a trailer was added to the left side of the building to expand. The small trailer is now home to five work stations with computers.

“On a busy night you’ll have 12, 13, 14 officers in here trying to write up reports, handle evidence,” said Germain, “So you play musical chairs to see who can get on the computer.

That becomes a huge problem for us.”

Not only this, but there is also a metal bench nailed into the floor in this workspace to hold handcuffed prisoners when there isn’t enough space in the cells or to separate male and female prisoners. So, officers can be working next to handcuffed prisoners at any point in time.

Locker Rooms Connected to the front office space is a makeshift female locker room. Of those 46 officers in Barnegat, four are female.

“We took what was an office and tried to convert it into some space that they could have,” said Germain.

Referring to the space as a “closet,” Germain pointed out that some of the female officers are mothers who might need the privacy of a space like this to breastfeed.

It is required by law that the station has a separate space for female officers and, as Germain noted, this small closet-sized room with just four lockers and a chair is the most that the station could put together with the space provided.

The square footage given to the male officers is not much better. With nearly 12 times the amount of male officers to female officers, the room provides barely enough space. Styrofoam cups and other random articles stack the tops of the lockers for lack of storage space elsewhere.

The men’s locker room houses more lockers than the female locker room, but is also a conduit from the hallway into the holding cell area. This creates an invasion of privacy as prisoners are escorted through here.

Accessibility On top of the troublesome lack of space

for officers to get their work done, there are numerous issues with accessibility, or lack thereof, Germain said.

The interview room is located in the middle of the whole building. The interview room is itself a conduit into the detective’s quarters of the building, a second trailer added as an extension of the station. When an interview is taking place, the room must be locked down to remain confidential. So this means that access to the other half of the building must be cut off for however long the interview takes.

Germain said that there is no other room that could be transformed into a suitable interview room, “because you have to run the wires [for the cameras] and you have to have adequate space.”

The previous interview room used to be what is now the closet-sized women’s locker room.

“It [an interview] can effectively shut down the building,” said Germain. If you need to get to the other part of the station while an interview is taking place, you must go outside and walk around the building to the back.

Bathrooms The right side of the building is directly connected to the town’s court room. You must get through a secured doorway with a key card to access bathrooms.

“I make the joke that we have no indoor plumbing, because we really have no plumbing inside the building,” said Germain. The bathrooms are technically located inside the court room and not within the bounds of the police station.

Once you pass this secure doorway, you are in a small vestibule that connects the police station to the court room and houses two bathrooms for men and women. Germain said that these are the only bathrooms available for the 47 station employees, any prisoners, any visitors, and anyone who is coming from the court room on the opposite side.

Not only do officers have to share a bathroom with any prisoners that are in being held in the building, but they need to escort them out of the secured part of the police station to do so.

The entire station is equipped with key card access at each entryway to ensure that there are no breaches, but Germain noted that a key card on the outside of the building is not going to stop someone from busting through the balsawood door of the trailer if they wanted to.

Temporary Holding Cells “We have to process people in this small space, so when you do have somebody who doesn’t cooperate and it ends up turning into something physical, there’s a high probability of somebody getting hurt,” said Germain. “Anywhere you go you are running into objects.”

The three holding cells in the station are housed in a tiny space and line the left side of the room, while the computer and other processing equipment is stored on a counter lining the right side of the room. The edge of the counter is lined with rubber to avoid injury after an officer was hurt during an altercation with a prisoner, according to (Police - See Page 12)

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Documentary Raises Awareness Of Addiction and Codependency

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – As a part of the widespread effort to raise awareness of the opioid and heroin crisis, a New Jersey school and a local non-profit organization joined forces to put forth their own unique contribution to the cause.

The Raymond J. Lesniak Recovery High School partnered with HOPE Sheds Light to present a screening of the addiction and codependency awareness documentary, “ASK,” on Dec. 14 at Ocean County College. The event included a screening of the film as well as a brief question and answer session with the filmmakers, Julie and Kurt Neale.

“We want to reach every person that we can touch,” said Steve Willis, co-founder of the local non-profit organization HOPE Sheds Light.

Presented by the non-profit Prevention Links and Capacity Images, “ASK” tells the story of various individuals who have struggled with either addiction to drugs and alcohol, or the lesser-known evil of codependency. The documentary explores aspects of addiction from the perspectives of those who have lived it and have come out the other side. It also highlights the disease of codependency, the illness that befalls the loved ones affected by the addicts in their lives. Essential to the family-driven perspective of HOPE’s mission, the film sheds light on how addiction is not solitary and has rippling effects on the families involved.

The documentary brought together individuals from the Lesniak School and HOPE, as well as students and interested members of the community.

“Film is a medium that everyone can get into,” and can help both organizations reach a larger audience, said Chris Capaci of Capacity Images.

The Lesniak school is a recovery high school in Union, New Jersey that was founded by Prevention Links to, “provide a high-quality educational, enrichment, and recovery support program that offers a safe, sober and supportive school environment where students and their recovery efforts are understood, valued and fostered,” according to the school’s mission statement.

All proceeds from the film event went towards funding programs at the Lesniak School, said Morgan Thompson, Director of Academic and Recovery Support at Prevention Links.

Pam Capaci, CEO of the Lesniak School, noted that this is the first one of its kind here in New Jersey and there is the possibility of expansion to Monmouth County and Cape May now that the school has found financial support with the government. The school

Award:

Continued From Page 1 success for the Stafford community and Kline accepted her award gracefully.

“A lot of people came out, and of course I had your guys’ (the council members’) support, so thank you,” said Kline.

has the capacity for 30 students, said Capaci, but the number of students usually sits around 10. The school is meant as a halfway point between treatment and returning to high school for students in recovery. They provide programs, sober activities, and mentor counselors for students on a daily schedule similar to a normal high school itinerary, said Capaci.

HOPE Sheds Light is a local non-profit organization founded nearly five years ago by three men who all have personal connections to the disease of addiction. The mission of HOPE is to provide support and education to families affected by Heroin, Opioids, and Prescription drugs. This is where the acronym HOPE derives from.

“We want to share the power of our stories,” said Willis, who lost his son to addiction.

The goal of HOPE is to create partnerships for their cause to raise awareness.

By joining up with the Lesniak School, the partnership hopes to cover more ground and educate more people on the diseases of addiction and codependency.

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Members from both the Raymond J. Lesniak Recovery High School and HOPE Sheds Light pose at the screening of the documentary “ASK.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Delay On Picking Pinelands Seat Lauded The Senate Judiciary Committee did not vote on Ed McGlinchey’s nomination to the Pinelands Commission.

This is a small victory for the Pines and for the public who work to protect it. Thanks to the large public outcry and thousands of phone calls, we have managed to delay the vote for the pro-pipeline McGlinchey. This means Ed Lloyd stays on the Pinelands Commission for that much longer. People don’t want to see environmental champion Ed Lloyd replaced by someone who will vote to destroy the Pines. We have a lot of work ahead of us to prevent this appointment and keeping Ed Lloyd on the Pinelands Commission. They can bring the nomination up at the next meeting, however, so we must continue to be vigilant.

Christie is continuing to stack the Commission with his pro-development cronies before Governor-Elect Phil Murphy has a chance to make his nominations. This time it’s Edward McGlinchey who, in 2010, was appointed as Camden County’s representative to the Commission.

While there he voted to approve the South Jersey Gas Pipeline. Not only is this a bad choice, but it shouldn’t have happened at all. Phil Murphy, as Governor-Elect, should have the ability to

make appointments to fill the positions. We don’t even know whose place McGlinchey is taking. It could very well be one of the members who voted against the pipeline. We are urging Democrats to oppose this nomination so that Phil Murphy can make his own appointments in January.

We’re sure that McGlinchey would join the rest of Christie’s puppets that vote for projects that threaten the environment, drinking water and communities in the Pines. Stacking the Commission members is part of the Administration’s attack on the Pinelands. This has been a death by a thousand cuts including the Governor’s attempt to push through two pipelines, extend sewers in environmentally sensitive areas, and build soccer fields on the preserved farms of the Pinelands.

Christie has always played games with the Pinelands. He dumped Mark Lohbauer as chair of the Pinelands Commission for political payback, and before that he replaced Robert Jackson who voted against the South Jersey Gas Pipeline for Robert Barr, who was a political crony. The Governor has continued his attack against anyone with an independent voice and independent action.

Jeff Tittel New Jersey Sierra Club

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Mental Health For The Holidays The holiday season can be stressful for all, including children, teens and young adults. In these times when youth face enormous pressures at school, at home, in their social circles and beyond, it is important to listen to what our young people are saying.

The 2nd Floor text and helpline has been there for New Jersey’s 10- to 24-year-olds for over a decade. No matter what problem/issue an adolescent is experiencing, 2nd Floor is a resource for them.

This statewide service is operated by the Monmouth County non-profit organization 180 Turning Lives Around. 2nd Floor is a tollfree and confidential youth text and helpline available for texting or calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to all New Jersey young people, ages 10 to 24.

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The website 2ndfloor.org has additional information.

Keeping open the lines of communication with our young people is vital. It is important that they, their

Letters To crowded The Editor parents, teachers, counselors and I brought enough “The Holiday Song,” but “The and other concerned adults all know that help via text or phone is just a text or call away.

Anna Diaz-White Executive Director 180 Turning Lives Around

Annual Holiday Poem A Tradition Since 1999 I really hope the holiday spirit hits home this year… because there’s been too much heartache, pain and fear.

Yeah it seems that this world is getting more out of control, so, it’s a perfect time for caroling and warming of the soul.

You know what I mean and remember how it used to feel, crossing off the days on the calendar, it used to be a big deal.

But now the days, weeks and months all seem to just fly by.

Call me a little old school because it’s moving too fast for this ole guy.

Just wish it would all slow down so we can all take a moment to breathe.

Allowing us time to truly enjoy the season and show Santa we still believe.

Maybe I just need a trip to the mall; maybe then I’ll feel just fine.

Indeed, I’m not one of those Grinches that does all their holiday shopping online.

Certainly, that’s not my style because it just doesn’t add to the holiday mood.

No, I’d rather battle for a parking place, walk the mall, and enjoy some food.

Possibly I’ll bump into an old co-worker or come across an old friend.

Sure hope that it’s not too

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money to spend.

Then suddenly I hear my favorite holiday song, it’s sung

by Nat King Cole, it’s one of dozens of holiday songs that I love, and they will never grow old.

Yet let’s not forget it’s the season of giving and sacrificing for one and all.

Go do something for someone and I don’t mean buy a gift at the mall Take a moment to make a meal or bake some fresh cookies or bread, then look at their expression and you’ll remember what I said….

That’s right it’s the season of smiles and they are such a special gift, they confirm that we did right and lead a path to the spirits we uplift.

So, no matter what kind of experience you had this past calendar year, be sure to share your love with friends and family and everyone that’s near.

As for me I just want to say thank you and hope that your 2018 is best, I’m so grateful for all that I have and thank God for truly feeling blessed.

Until Next Year, Merry Christmas Scott Mahnken Berkeley

Christmas Song” (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire).

Last December a gentleman from Winslow put it well when he wrote: “Charles Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” not “A Holiday Carol.” Bing Crosby sang “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” not “I’m Dreaming of a White Holiday.” The Grinch stole “Christmas.” The Grinch did not steal the “holiday.” And Dec. 24 is Christmas Eve, not Holiday Eve.” The “political correct” crowd maintain that the holiday phrase, “Happy Holidays,” is more inclusive and they’re probably right. Perhaps I’m naïve, but one would think in the 21st century our species should be able to accommodate both holiday greetings without the sky falling in.

In the 1947 holiday movie classic “Miracle On 34th Street,” perhaps Kris Kringle (played by Edmund Gwenn) said it best: “Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day-it’s a state of mind.”

Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas to all!

Borden Applegate Jackson

Saying “Merry Christmas” Is OK

The holiday season is upon us and as we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, I would ask that we all take a few moments to remember the brave members of the United States Armed Forces.

Thousands of dedicated men and women are keeping watch around the globe and will be unable to spend this season of joy with their loved ones.

They are keeping watch on the front lines so we may celebrate the holidays in peace.

As liaison to the Ocean County Office of Veterans Services, I would also like to ask everyone to remember our veterans. From World War II to today’s War on Terror, our veterans have sacrificed so much so that we can remain free.

On behalf of the entire Board of Chosen Freeholders, I wish everyone a safe, happy and peaceful holiday season and wonderful New Year.

Gerry P. Little Ocean County Deputy Freeholder Director

I don’t understand why some liberals get so upset when the words “Merry Christmas” is expressed during the holiday season, people have been doing it for a long time. As a nonbeliever who doesn’t celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday, I don’t find the phrase offensive at all. I sometime use the greeting myself, especially if I know the people I’m with are Christian-it’s just a matter of being considerate.

Using the holiday greeting “Merry Christmas” doesn’t mean I acknowledge or worship Christ any more than my use of the word “Thursday” means I worship Thor. For me at least, it’s just a generic holiday greeting I occasionally use interspersed with “Happy Holidays.”

I do know, however, that when December rolls around, I don’t put up a holiday tree-I put up a Christmas tree and listen to Nat King Cole sing-not

Remember Troops On Holidays

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Readers, This year, we asked our youngest readers to send us the letters they wrote to Santa Claus. We knew he would see them. After all, it’s well known that the best way for Santa to find out who is on the naughty list is to read the newspaper. So, we printed these letters. We kept the spelling and capitalization as it appeared, because it’s cuter that way. The children’s last names and addresses were edited, because Santa already knows who and where they are. If we made a mistake in reading the child’s handwriting, please trust in Santa’s ability to see what it really said.

--Chris Lundy, News Editor Dear Santa, I am sorry that I could not mail this to you in time.

But this year all I want is your good will. Because I have received a lot of awesome things from my family and I feel lucky for all I have. I still believe in you, don’t get me wrong, and I hope you enjoy the cookies I left out for you. Wish you luck with your deliveries!

Merry Christmas Love, Annaliese

Dear Santa, Hi Santa it’s me lil Wes. How are you, the reindeer the elf, and the miss doing? I don’t have to hope that you are taking good care of ikeyboy and the puppies. Because I know you are but I really love him. And I really want to do the dance and have a good Christmas. I really want a pitcher of ikeyboy and the puppies for Christmas. What I want for Christmas is Jake Paul clothes Logan Paul clothes john cena clothes wwe clothing wee stuff wwe belt drone hover board. And please please please please let me please have a pitcher of ikeyboy and his puppies it will really mean of lot to me so please.

Love Robert Wesley

Dear Santa, Hey It’s Charles. For Christmas I really want Jake Paul and Logan Paul clothes and dean ambrose clothes to but overall if I had one choice one thing in the world and it could be anything I would chose lucky my cat that went missing so all what I am asking for Christmas is lucky. If you do get me lucky for Christmas that would be the best thing in the world that I ever got and I would love love love love that. Please please please please please get me lucky I would love that.

THANK YOU SANTA

Johnathan Hooverboard Paw patrol – chair and bed John Cena Bike Basketball Trampoline Bubble Ball Five nights at Freddy Mine craft Lego’s Fidget Spinners Newton Marbles nerf guns (all) star wars Apple watch Virtual explorer phrehistoric safari Nintendo DS Minecraft xbox (Walmart) Coleman powersport Green machine Electric scoother Motorcycle keyboard Transformer hoover board fishing game kerplunk movie map fishing Soggy Doggy (Toy R Us) Nintendo Switch Paw patrol chair Bounce off Doggie Doo Toilet trouble Clothes Big Choc Bars no peanuts Animal planet Build and Code dazzling lights Lego cat Slime Fur Real Friends (Tiger and dog) wwe Bike Starwars Beanie combo Starwars short sleeve tee Starwars 2 pc DJ’s set Starswars Fleece hoodie Starsware comforter SJ Cart Monster Jam have diggy Rubiks Red piggy Bank Batman Chair Spongebod bed

Dear Santa, I really want a Nintendo switch and a hoover board for Christmas. I love school and doing homework. Can you please find out cat lucky and bring him home to us.

I have been a really good boy I would also love a paw patrol chair and a new bed, and fingerlines. What kind of cookies do you want me to leave you. Have a safe trip.

Love Johnathan

William’s Christmas List 1. Nintendo Switch 2. batman twin bed 3. Hatchimals surprise 4. all character-themed upholstered chairs 5. kidibuzz 6. Soggy Doggy 8. crocoDile DenTisT 9. Greedy Granny 10. chrono Bomb!

11. 12-volt Luke Skywalks Land Speeder ride-on 12. All character-themed activity tabels 13. five night’s at freddys Game 14. smurfs lost village 15. emoji movie 16. captain underpans 17. on your iTunes gift card 18. appel iPod touch 19. grand theft Auto 20. smart watches

Dear Santa, Me and my brothers really want a Nintendo switch this is all we really want. Please Santa we have been very good this year. My mom and dad don’t have a lot of money. We help our mom and dad take care of our grandmother. I am trying really really hard in school, can you help me get better in school. With your powers, our cat lucky went missing from our house in Lakehurst we really miss him and hopes he comes home. Can you bring my mom something special she works really hard in college and takes care of us and our grandmother.

How Is our Ikey boy doing in the north pole tell him we really love you.

Love William Love you santa

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STAFFORD – On Dec. 8, Stafford Police Department and LBI Police Departments, including the Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township, Beach Haven, Ship Bottom and Surf City Police Departments, held the 39th Annual Police Memorial Service.

This tradition, started by Stafford Police Chief Larry D. Parker in 1978, honors the

memories of those having worked in the police service that have passed on. After a ceremony at the Stafford Township Police Department Headquarters, officers ceremoniously proceeded to cemeteries from Tuckerton to Barnegat to lay Christmas wreaths at those officers’ and police civilians’ gravesides.

2018 Pinelands National Reserve Wall Calendars Now Available

PINELANDS – Copies of the second-ever Pinelands National Reserve calendar are now available for free at three different parks and forest locations in the Pinelands.

The calendar was funded by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. It features 38 stunning photos that showcase the natural, cultural, and historic treasures found in the 1.1 million acres of the Pinelands National Reserve.

The Commission worked with Rowan College at Burlington County to produce the calendar. All of the photos were taken by the Commission’s staff. The calendar also includes state and federal holidays, dates of Pinelands Commission meeting, and important dates in Pinelands history.

Copies of the calendar are available at Bass River State Forest, Batsto Visitor Center, and Brendan Byrne State Forest.

Barnegat Police Department Joins “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

BARNEGAT – Law enforcement officials from Barnegat Township are cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. From now through January 1, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

Law enforcement agencies participating

in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season: take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home; spend the night where the activity or party is held; if you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement; always buckle-up; and if someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.

Oasis Family Success Center Is Open At New Location

BARNEGAT – Moving to its first location in Southern Ocean County, the Oasis Family Success Center invites everyone to visit.

Labeling themselves as the community’s connection to information and support, the center provides workshops, activities, computers, and other resources to everyone in the community. They offer a variety of free,

education workshops, including Community Resources, Career Development, Parenting Support, Parent-Child Activities, and Financial Planning and Budgeting, among many others.

For more information call 609-994-0200, visit the website at oasisfsc@gmail.com, or visit their location at 175 Gunning River Road.

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MANAHWKIN – Southern Regional High School art teacher, Mrs. Melissa Penna and her Advanced Ceramics class brought their handmade centerpieces and ornaments for the LBI Rotary’s annual gift auction held on Friday, December 8 at Sea Oaks Country Club. The students also assisted in decorating for the event. This is the 10th year they have been involved in the endeavor and their pieces have become an anticipated part of the event!

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School Pictured (seated l to r) Allison Morey, Kari Klimek, Melissa Carleen, Gisela Franco; (standing l to r) Olivia Davis, Sara Mitchell.

Four More Charged With Fraudulent Applications For Sandy Relief

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – Four new individuals have been charged with filing fraudulent applications for Superstorm Sandy relief funds, including one man from Toms River and another from Lavallette, according to the Attorney General’s Office.

Robert Zachok of Toms River, William E. Thompson of Lavallette, Janyn Pettyjohn of Washington, D.C., and Carmen Martinez of Atlantic City have increased the total number of defendants in the anti-fraud program to a whopping 104 since March of 2014.

“It’s despicable that over 100 people saw fit to resort to fraud in the face of a historic disaster, allegedly stealing funds intended for those who were hardest hit,” said Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino.

In these fraud cases, the defendants have filed false applications for relief funds from numerous government agencies involved in providing aid to those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Some of these agencies include: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the US Small Business Administration (SBA), and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Attorney General’s Office, alongside its many state and federal partners, has been successful in tracking down these 104 individuals who deceitfully pocketed more than $6 million in relief funds.

Zochok has been charged with second-degree theft by deception and fourth-degree unsworn falsification. He allegedly claimed that his primary place of residence when Sandy hit was a rental property that he owns on East Barnegat Way in Lavallette. His actual primary residence is in Toms River. Zachok allegedly received about $158,525 in relief funds from the Homeowner Resettlement Program (RSP), the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program, and the Sandy Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP).

Thompson has been charged with third-degree theft by deception and fourth-degree unsworn falsification for similar actions.

Thompson allegedly claimed that his vacation home on Sailfish Way in Lavallette, which was damaged during Sandy, was his primary residence at the time. However, his primary residence is in Asbury Park. He allegedly received $41,448 in relief from FEMA assistance and state grants under the Homeowner Resettlement Program (RSP) and the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program.

Pettyjohn and Martinez have also been charged for allegedly claiming a second residence as their primary residence during the time that Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey. Pettyjohn received $243,226 in undeserved relief funds while Martinez received $34,090.

“Our collaborative efforts to target Sandy relief fraud have been highly productive, as evidenced by the 104 defendants we’ve charged,” said Director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice. “The payoff from this anti-fraud program is not only the millions of dollars we are recovering, but also the deterrent message we send. Thanks to these efforts, relief administrators in future disasters may be able to spend less time policing fraud and more time focusing exclusively on the vital task of aiding victims.”

The Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate cases of fraud like these, working with state and federal partners such as with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and the Offices of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, HUD, SBA, HHS, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller, New Jersey Department of the Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the non-profit National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

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–Photo courtesy Pine Shores Art Association MANAHAWKIN —Members of Pine Shores Art Association created Art Boxes to be distributed through several Ocean County churches and organizations that gather holiday gifts for community families. The Art Boxes will go to children in need who put art supplies on their holiday wish list.

Each Art Box includes Crayola crayons and colored pencils, washable markers, Elmer’s school glue sticks, kids’ safety scissors, a 12” ruler, #2 pencils and a sharpener, drawing paper, watercolor paper, paint and brushes, and a coloring book. These durable art materials will last for an extensive period of time.

The boxes and supplies were donated by individual member artists. On December 6, the PSAA Board of Directors also filled 23 Holiday Art Boxes, providing a storage place for art supplies that is also a forever box for collected art work.

The goal is to bring holiday happiness to aspiring young artists, and to encourage them to use these tools often, so they will see that with practice, their talents will grow. Inspiration

and creativity benefit greatly from encouragement. The box lids are personalized with the child’s name over the phrase “Enjoy! Be Creative! Have Fun!” Pine Shores’ Vice President Nancy Edwards developed the project several years ago when still living in northern New Jersey. Her company, Creative Art Spaces, strives to encourage community art projects with the message that art belongs to people of every age and circumstance.

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Southern Regional Marching Band

MANAHAWKIN – Eleven members from the award winning Southern Regional Golden Rams Marching Band joined other students from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and Maryland to participate in the Tournament of Bands All Star Band in America’s Oldest Parade, The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade. The band only had one rehearsal day all together before the parade.

This was Brian Schanker’s third year as an All Star member performing in the parade.

The students really enjoyed the opportunity marching and performing with the same students they competed against the whole season.

–Photo courtesy of Southern Regional Southern Regional Students from left;(Standing l to r) Shawn Reed, Aneissa Gallo, Bethany Martin, Nathaniel Kwiatkowski, William Wyrsch, Abbey Constantino, Stephen Skokan, David Peer, (kneeling l to r) Brian Schanker, Owen LaRocca, Ian Greene.

Manahawkin Elks Hosted A Special Needs Christmas Party

By Kimberly Bosco MANAHAWKIN – Members of the Manahawkin Elks Lodge helped to make the Christmas season a little brighter for local special needs residents by throwing a Special Needs Christmas Party. On Dec. 9, the members, joined by Santa and his helpers, put together a fun holiday party on a snowy afternoon, bringing everyone together for a good time filled with music, food, and Christmas cheer.

About 25 Elks Members, officers, and Elk Antlers (the younger, teen elks) all volunteered to help with the party by setting up decorations, cooking and serving food, dressing up

as Santa and his elves, playing and dancing to music, and giving out gifts. The party guests could sit on Santa’s lap and request items from their special Christmas lists before dancing and partying with the Elks and the elves.

The Elks Lodge puts on various events throughout the year, sponsored by the Special Needs Committee, for local special needs people. The Christmas party is only one of many including the Valentine’s Day Dance and Picnic Party in the Grove. The party was paid for by both the Elks and generous donations.

“It’s a great family we have there,” said Louis Rico Fischer of the Manahawkin Elks Lodge.

“Awesome, one and all.”

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

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

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Continued From Page 4 Germain.

With very little space to move around, the room is not ideal for transporting and processing prisoners. Not to mention, the cells themselves are extremely small with just enough room for a prisoner to sit or stand.

If you consider the size of Barnegat’s population, you might wonder if three holding cells are enough. Well, it’s not, said Germain. This is partially the reason that there is a metal bench nailed down in the officer’s workspace trailer.

This bench is also meant to abide by New Jersey Sight and Sound laws. These laws stipulate that male and female (or adult and juvenile) prisoners are not allowed to see or hear each other while being held, according to Germain. To avoid complications, the bench was inserted in a completely different room to accommodate for when male and female prisoners are both present, which, Germain noted, happens all the time.

“We get gigged by the state every time

they come in,” said Germain. “We have inadequate ventilation, inadequate lighting,” in the holding cell area.

“We would have to spend untold tens of thousands of dollars to redo the HVAC to create enough ventilation in here,” said Germain.

Mold and Rot The township was forced to spend $5,000 recently to replace the heating and air conditioning unit in the workspace trailer because the previous one had become moldy and unusable.

Throughout the building, the heat ducts don’t work properly and it can be expected that some rooms will be heated and not others, noted Germain. For instance, the Chief’s office is outfitted with a small radiator because the heat ducts in this office do not work properly, but in the hallway just outside, they work.

In the first trailer, the f loors have been patched up with large slabs of plywood nailed down on top of the original f loor.

“The f loors rotted through back here a couple years ago,” said Germain. “Because it’s expensive…so we screwed some plywood over the f loor.”

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Along the ceilings inside the original building and the second added trailer (which houses the detectives’ quarters) are water marks and mold spots that show how the building is deteriorating.

The temporary fixes or “Band-aids,” as Germain calls them, do not hold up for very long in the building or the trailers.

The f loors have been tended to more than once and are visibly wearing away again as officers with 50 pound vests and sturdy boots trek over them in every kind of weather.

Germain also noted that the ceiling tiles, occasionally too wet and heavy, fall from the ceiling.

Asked if anyone has been hurt by these falling tiles, Germain responded, “Not yet.”

Security and Code Violations Alongside the unfixable violations of the holding cell area, are the inevitable violations caused by circumstance and the resources that the station’s building provides (or doesn’t).

The Barnegat Police Department is a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies) participant and does its best to meet the public safety standards set forth by the Commission, according to Germain.

Every police station should have a Sally Port, said Germain. This is an enclosed garage-like area that a police car can pull into, with a door closing off the room from the outside that leads directly into the station. This port allows for easy transfer and lessens the probability that

a prisoner will escape.

The Barnegat station does not have one of these ports, but rather a narrow alleyway near the front entrance that has a short staircase leading into the building.

“We either have to walk them in the front door, where we’re probably walking them past a victim, or we have this [alleyway],” explained Germain.

This is something that the station has to work around due to the nature of the building and a lack of funding. It has worked for them so far, but it requires a lot of extra effort.

The metal bench in the workspace trailer has also proved a security issue as it is located in an open space with a doorway that leads directly outside. Germain said that there has even been one occasion where a prisoner slipped the handcuffs and escaped through the door.

“I cannot make this up,” said Germain.

Germain noted that he is not in favor of moving the police station to the Edwards School, an option previously discussed at cou ncil meetings. The Edwards building is too far away from the center of town and is also quite old.

It will not serve as an improvement, according to Germain.

For now, the police depar tment is working with the resources that they have and does their very best to work around the hindrances that their work space affords, he said.

It is not yet known how much of the bonds from the ordinance will go towards rebuilding the police station.

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Hearing care is constantly evolving. But with every flashy advancement, it’s worth remembering that at its core, hearing care is about the main and plain fundamentals. Read on for a new development and a trip back to basics.

Hearing is a delicate dance between your ears and your brain. This dance isn’t possible without hair cells, which transmit sound signals to your brain to be interpreted as sound. If these cells are damaged, you begin to lose hearing, and these cells can’t be replaced.

However, the authors of a recent article in the journal Cell Reports think they may be able to encourage growth of new, viable hair cells in the inner ear, thereby restoring hearing. It’s not science fiction, but it could be science future. In the meantime, we’d like to tell you how simple it is today to maintain your hearing health.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish and some plant foods like nuts, seeds, and cruciferous vegetables. Fish oil is wonderful for lowering high blood pressure, because it contains EPA and DHA, two wonderful compounds for lowering blood pressure and for keeping your heart healthy overall.

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By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – If you’ve ever visited Jersey City Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, or Monmouth Medical Center, you might not be surprised that these three RWJBarnabas Health facilities have recently been ranked as Top Teaching Hospitals of 2017 by The Leapfrog Group! Honored for their commitment to patient safety and quality of care, these three hospitals have received one of the highest honors a hospital can receive.

“The Top Hospital recognition is a testament to the tremendous team efforts of our entire staff, who work together to deliver our patients premier care,” said Joseph Scott, FACHE, Executive Vice President for RWJBarnabas Health and President and CEO for Jersey City Medical Center.

Jersey City Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and Monmouth Medical Center were chosen among 36 top ranked hospitals nationally, and out of only nine hospitals in New Jersey, to receive this title.

“We are pleased to be honored with the

distinction of Top Hospital for the fourth consecutive year here at Saint Barnabas Medical Center,” said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Aspects of care including infection rates, maternity care, and error prevention are all considered in the award decision. The strict standards are outlined by Top Hospital Methodology each year. It is important that performance be observed throughout various areas of the hospital to consider a hospital’s qualification.

“Monmouth Medical Center’s reputation as a university-level medical center attracts the best physicians to our Medical staff. And our resident physicians and medical students are an integral part of this collaborative approach to safety and quality,” said Bill Arnold, President and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center.

Leah Binder, President and CEO of Leapfrog said that these three hospitals demonstrate extraordinary dedication to both patients and the local community and they deserve great praise for that.

“Wednesday Walk-in-the-Woods” Road Trip To Wharton State Forest

BASS RIVER – Join Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner for a free, 11-mile, moderate-paced hike on the Yellow Trail at our “sister” forest to the west, Wharton State Forest, on Wednesday, December 20.

Wharton State Forest is New Jersey’s largest State Forest with over 123,000 acres of forests, wetlands and meadows. The Yellow Trail provides views of the Atsion Mansion and the Wading River back to

Batsto Village.

Meet at Wharton State Forest’s Batsto Village parking lot at 9 a.m. (County Route 542) to carpool to Atsion Recreation Area.

Bring your own lunch and drink. Event is weather permitting.

Register by contacting Kathy at 609-2966574 or Bass River State Forest Office at 609-296-1114. You can also find information on the website at njparksandforests.org.

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Previous articles reviewed the land use application submission and presentation process, this article will review what is required to be performed after an approval is obtained. The memorialized approval is placed in written form called a Resolution.

Part of the Resolution outlines the Condition of Approval, which acts as a checklist of the items that must be submitted to zoning, and engineering prior to obtain construction permits. Satisfying those conditions is what is called “Resolution Compliance”.

Once an applicant received the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision.

This proves a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the Board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution maybe also be requirements for various legal documents. Examples of these documents are: Lot Consolidation Deeds, which consolidate various lots owned by the applicant under one lot number; Cross-Access Agreements, which will allow neighboring business or residents to utilize a common driveway or parking; and Easements, which earmark certain portion of property for access by other agencies to maintain or service their utility structures or equipment which maybe on the property or may identify portion that are to be undeveloped to preserve the environment or ensure visibility at an intersection.

Of course, this is not a comprehensive list and what is required depends on the specific reliefs granted in the applicant’s approval.

What is consistent throughout the process is that they are legal documents requiring the attachment of legal description and

reduced plans, requiring review and approval of Dina M. Vicari Esq. the Board professionals and in some case the document must be recorded with the County Clerk. Certainly, the preparation of these documents are best performed by a qualified land use attorney.

Additionally, the Resolution may require plan revisions, payments of additional fees and escrow and approvals from other outside agencies. Those agencies may be other local agencies such as local sewerage, utility and municipal authorities; County agencies such as Planning Board and Soil Conservation; and/or State agencies such as NJDOT and NJDEP. Again, each applicant requires a combination of varying approvals. This office can coordinate the receipt of those approvals and prepare a final submission to the local land use board to successfully complete Resolution Compliance. Receiving Resolution Compliance approval will allow the applicant to move to construct their proposed project.

As can be seen from the information above, the perfection of a land use application approval before a Land Use Board requires understanding of the MLUL and legal experience. 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, or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.

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Red Cross Blood Drives Coming To Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Four branches of the Ocean County Library will host Red Cross blood drives during the month of December.

The Jackson Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2 Jackson Drive.

Donors will receive a voucher from the Jackson Friends of the Library for five free items from the Friends book sale shelves.

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 609-294-1197 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.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

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.

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Continued From Page 1 said Moran after the meeting.

According to Moran, the township applied for this FEMA grant on behalf of the residents who requested federal assistance for rebuilding their homes or properties in the area. The township submitted the application back in May and finally received notification two weeks

ago that the township would be given the grant money.

“We’re certainly happy to have received this grant,” said Moran.

Those who will benefit from this generous grant will be the 13 Beach Haven West property owners who applied to the township for assistance. There are an additional 10 property owners that haven been designated as “back-ups” in the event that the township has leftover

money from the grant to help beyond the original 13, said Moran.

The township administration will be in charge of managing the FEMA funds and distributing them to the property owners for the necessary construction projects.

However, no work will be paid for until the township signs the official sub-grantee documentation. Moran noted that any construction done to the homes before this sub-grantee document has been signed

will not be reimbursed by the grant.

The property owners that will be having construction work done to their homes are allowed to hire any contractor they choose for the process. The way that the distribution of the funds works is that the property owners hire a contractor and pay for the necessary construction. Then, they must submit a request for reimbursement to the township and will be repaid with the funds from the FEMA grant.

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

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

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

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

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Kids Coloring Raffle THERE WILL BE TWO WINNERS This is a coloring raffle, meaning the picture will not be judged. We wish everyone good luck in the raffle and happy coloring!

PLEASE MAIL ARTWORK TO: Coloring Contest 15 Union Avenue Lakehurst, NJ 08733 All Submissions due by January 12.

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Ocean County Department Of Solid Waste Management Wants You To Recycle Properly

By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – With the holiday gift-giving season upon us, it is important to be aware of where we dispose of all those decorative wrappings. While we don’t think about where wrapping paper should go after we anxiously tear it away from our new gifts, The Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management asks you to consider it more carefully this year.

Wrapping paper can be recycled, but bows, ribbons, and ornaments belong in the trash.

How can we tell what is recyclable and what is not? Well, that is what the Department is here for! They are responsible for determining

what is recyclable and what is trash. If you follow the guidelines set out by the Department, you can be more environmentally conscious this holiday season.

Things that can be recycled safely are: • Plastic bottles, if the neck is smaller than the base of the bottle • Glass containers of all shapes and sizes • Cans (aluminum, steel, tin, and aerosol) • Paper products • Cardboard • Mixed paper (i.e. magazines, paperback books, newspapers, etc.)

Ideally, you want to clean out bottles or containers first before recycling them. The

same goes for paper or cardboard products, such as pizza boxes.

“In general, the rule for paper products is ‘If it’s clean then it’s green and can be recycled.’

The cleanliness of recyclable material is the premium when our vendors market the material Lakewood provides. For example, if oil or cheese drips onto the pizza box, it no longer can be recycled,” said Steve Hill, recycling coordinator.

In addition to those items, be aware of what you should throw in the trash bin, such as: Bottle caps, lids, and pumps Any waxed items (paper or cardboard) Plastic bags

Styrofoam Coffee pods Telephone books or hardcover books with the covers torn off Paints and oils For bulk trash, you must make an appointment to have this picked up from your curb.

This only gets removed once a month. If you have empty prescription bottles, it is better to dispose of them in the receptacle by the police department. Try to remain recycling-conscious and be aware of what you can and cannot throw in your trash can this holiday!

For more information or questions, call 732-905-3405.

Physical Therapy for the Pediatric Population By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Freehold Facility Manager

Physical Therapy is not just for adults, children can also benefit from treatment.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY CHILD? • Orthopedics Range of motion and flexibility differ from that of an adult so special considerations should be kept in mind when treating the pediatric population.

When a child experiences an injury, treatment may vary considerably versus an adult, particularly in the event of growth plate involvement. These Injuries, and the natural growth and development of a child can significantly impact their ability to reach motor milestones. Growth spurts may also impact how and/or when they evolve their gross motor skills.

• Meeting Motor Milestones Children may have difficulty reaching their motor mile stones for a number of reasons. These milestones act as stepping stones for a child to progress towards more complex, functional activities. If children are delayed in reaching these milestones, they may also have difficulty participating in school-based, recreational, or age specific activities.

• Sensory Processing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other conditions which impact sensory processing, can also benefit from skilled physical therapy services.

A child’s perception of sensory input may impact their functional and gross motor ability as well as their behavior. These senses include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, vestibular (balance), and what is known as proprioceptive or the perception of one’s own body, detected by the nervous system. It is possible that children may be over sensitive or under sensitive to sensory input, and it is important that their treatment be focused regarding their specific needs.

WHAT TO EXPECT A licensed physical therapist will take a detailed history from you and your child regarding current or ongoing complaints. Your therapist will then complete a thorough evaluation, often through observation as well as objective measurements to determine whether your child is performing at an age appropriate level. Measures of joint range of motion, flexibility, and strength will also be assessed as part of the evaluation. The therapist will then discuss their findings with you and make recommendations regarding their plan of care. Your child may attend therapy sessions anywhere from once a week to three times per week depending on the outcome of your child’s evaluation.

Treatment will be specific for each individual child and will be focused on age-appropriate, childdriven activities with integrated therapeutic play to address the child’s goals.

WHERE CAN I FIND PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY? Pediatric physical therapy is available in a number of different settings. Children with developmental delays from infancy up to three years of age, in New Jersey, may be eligible for a federally funded program called Early Intervention.

School-based physical therapy is also available in some cases and focuses on the child’s ability to access and participate in the school setting. Medical-model physical therapy is available in the hospital-based, home-based or outpatient setting, like All Care Physical Therapy Center.

Medical-model physical therapy will address a child’s global needs including the ability to participate in the home or community (due to injury or gross motor delays). Many children may

benefit from physical therapy on an outpatient basis, in addition to receiving school based therapy services. Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns and treatment options with your child’s pediatrician or physician.

ERIN SULLIVAN, DPT Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in our Toms River facility. In addition to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in schoolbased pediatric, acute care, and hospital affiliated out-patient settings. Clinically, Erin works with postsurgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Guillan-Barre syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis) as well as pediatric and genetic neurological conditions (Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin is certified as a LSVT: Big Clinician. The LSVT: Big program is an unique treatment approach for patients’ with Parkinson’s focusing on big, large amplitude movements to promote independence. Erin also has clinical experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities.

Erin’s treatment approach is very hands on with a focus on keeping her patients as involved as possible during their physical therapy experience and rehabilitation.

A sample of Erin’s continuing education courses include: • LSVT Big: Lee Silverman Voice Training: Big Certified • Great Lakes: Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy, An Orthopedic Approach to Myofascial Release • Great Lakes: The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization • Evidence Based Examination and Management of Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Joint Replacements

Free Transportation • In-Home & Outpatient PT Physical Therapy Center

1-(855)-3ALLCARE • www.AllCarePTC.com

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Come experience the All-Care difference for yourself!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 23 - december 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): One potato, two potatoes. Sometimes you will be hot and sometimes you will be cold as you search for something elusive in the week to come. It may be difficult to satisfy a desire to form an ideal romantic commitment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When nothing suits, give it the boot. You may be dissatisfied with purchases that are made in the first half of the week. Avoid making impulsive purchases and decisions that could impact joint resources and long-term goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be difficult to make a good impression when school is in session. There may be many lessons to learn in the week ahead. You may be pressured to follow the rules and do your duty when interacting with other people.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Having fun can be hard work. In the week ahead, you may be invited to social functions that either involve your job or require extra effort on your part. Packing everything into your schedule can be a challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be persuaded to mix business with pleasure as the week unfolds. Your attention to detail is accentuated making this a good time to complete projects or to put finishing touches on a personal creative venture.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be prompted to concentrate on kith and kin during the week ahead. The New Moon in Sagittarius may find you preparing for visitors by rearranging

furniture, clearing out dust bunnies or organizing the pantry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be more energetic or competitive than usual in the upcoming week. A partner or a friend might inspire you to reach a bit higher in your pursuit of material security. Avoid misunderstandings at the workplace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Wrap up your shopping. This week you might realize that it is time to tighten up the belt and guard your piggy bank from unneeded expenditures. Understand that a close relationship depends upon trust and respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hold your horses. Put new projects and major purchases on hold during the week ahead. It may be necessary to buckle down to focus on your job and attaining your goals despite holiday activities and temptations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Gather ammunition and you can attain your ambition. During the week ahead work quietly in the background and organize your schedule. Prepare to execute your game plan after the holiday celebrations subside.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Nobody’s perfect, but some people expect perfection anyway.

You may worry about exposing your imperfections or flaws in the week ahead. Keep your pennies in your piggy bank and avoid impulsive spending.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be some rust forming on someone’s trust. Doubts could creep in to erode a relationship in the early part of the week. If you have put your trust in someone or something it is necessary to have faith.

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Chill Out In The Long Beach Island Region This Winter

By Kimberly Bosco SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join in the many special winter events that take place in the Long Beach Island Region. Get outside and enjoy the beauty of winter with the Chamber this season!

The Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Sciences will be hosting their Deep Freeze Fest on Jan. 26 from 7-10 p.m. Come out for a fun night in the Foundation’s winter wonderland in the gallery. You can partake in live music, a German-style pretzel bar, fi re pits, snacks, and cold brews. Admission is free and beer wristbands will be available for $20 at the door.

Join South End Surf and Alliance for Living Ocean on Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Polar Paddle. Grab your wetsuit and come out for a winter paddle race on the Barnegat Bay. You can pre-register online or register at South End Surf N’ Paddle in Beach Haven from 11 a.m. The race will start at noon a block over from the Surf shop and will be followed by a potluck after party.

If you love the ocean no matter what time

of year, the Polar Plunge is the event for you! Join the St. Francis Center on Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. for the 14th annual plunge into the freezing winter ocean on 48th Street in Brant Beach. Pre-register for the event by contacting the St. Francis Community Center, or visiting stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Chocolate Week is back! From Feb. 11-18 join local businesses and organizations for a series of offers, activities and events from Valentine’s Day through President’s Day weekend. These local businesses will be offering special promotions and classes to sweeten up the winter season throughout LBI, Barnegat, Stafford, Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor.

Mud City Crab House will be hosting Eskimo Outreach on Feb. 24 from noon until 8 p.m. Join the local community for this “community clam bake of artic proportions” to benefit the Jetty Rock Foundation with live music, craft beer, cider, auctions, and Little Eskimo activities among others.

For more information on any of these events, visitLBIregion.com for updates on the latest listings, visit the Southern Ocean Chamber Visitor Center, 265 W Ninth Street, or call at 609-494-7211.

Anxiety Support Group Meets Weekly WARETOWN – P.H.O.B.I.A., a panic and anxiety support group, meets every Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Epis-

copal Church, 367 Route 9 in Waretown.

For more info call Cathy at 609-971-9110.

You can also reach us at phobia@comcast.net.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cookie Time! This Quick Recipe Makes It Easy To Offer Fresh-Baked Sweets To Holiday Guests

By Wolfgang Puck

Fresh. Baked. Cookies. Spoken together, those three words conjure feelings of homey warmth and goodwill that are the very essence of the holidays.

Many people consider cookies served straight out of the oven (or, to be a little less evocative but more realistic, cooled briefly after baking) the stuff of family memories. The sweet scent permeates the whole kitchen, and often the rest of the house, with toasty aromas. And even when they’re cookies that also keep well in an airtight tin for days or weeks, oven-fresh ones seem to fill our senses with the most vivid flavors and - depending on the type of cookie - textures either crispy, chewy or soft.

But not all cookies lend themselves to last-minute baking or to being served soon after they leave the oven. Some, like bar cookies, need longer cooking and cooling times to set properly for cutting. Others, like sandwich cookies, filled cookies or elaborately decorated cookies, have more complicated recipe instructions that should include the dreaded words that appear on the boxes of too many children’s toys: Some assembly required.

None of those worries should concern you when you set out to make the following recipe for cinnamon sugar cookies. The simple, sweet, buttery dough itself takes just a few minutes to mix and then requires only a few hours of chilling; though you can keep it in the refrigerator for up to five days, ready to roll into balls and bake at the last minute when guests arrive. Shaping the dough and coating it with cinnamon sugar is also a fun activity in which you can involve willing visitors, who then have to wait no more than 15 minutes for the cookies to come out of the oven - and a few more minutes after that for them to cool.

How much easier could cookie baking be? The rewards - delicious rounds that are crisp but not too crisp, crumbly but not too crumbly, and rich but not overly rich, with subtle but noticeable aromas and flavors of vanilla and cinnamon - are far greater than any effort involved. You could also easily vary the cookies, if you like, by rolling out larger balls (be sure to place them farther apart), substituting another flavor extract for the vanilla, and even omitting the cinnamon sugar coating and instead icing the cookies any way you want after they’ve cooled.

Your options are almost limitless. But the wonderful results can always be summed up in just three words: Fresh. Baked.

Cookies.

CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES Makes about 5 1/2 dozen 2 3/4 cups (685 mL) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 1/8 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla extract In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Put the butter in the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle or beaters; or in a large mixing bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer fitted with beaters. At medium speed, beat the butter until softened and smooth.

Add 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar and continue beating at medium speed; then, when the sugar is fully incorporated, raise the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy, stopping the beaters as needed to scrape down the side of the bowl and the beaters with a rubber spatula. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until fully incorporated.

Scrape out the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. With clean hands, form the dough lightly into a ball and wrap well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 to 3 hours or as long as four to five days.

When ready to bake the cookies, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator.

In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon, then spread the mixture on a small, flat plate. With clean hands, pinch off a mound of dough weighing about 1/2 ounce (15 g) each; then, roll it between your palms into a ball about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter; roll the ball in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated; and place it on the prepared baking tray. Continue the process, placing the balls about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.

When a baking tray is full of dough balls, bake until the cookies have spread and turned golden brown around the edges and slightly firm to a quick, careful fingertip touch, 14 to 15 minutes total time, reversing the trays front to back halfway through for even baking. With a wide spatula, remove the cookies from the trays and transfer to a wire rack to cool. If reusing a baking tray, cool slightly before arranging more balls of dough on it.

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to three weeks.

(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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