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A Look Back: Police News, Heritage Minerals, More Changes

January 9, 2016

Schools Weigh Shift To Block Scheduling

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By Jennifer Peacock and Catherine Galioto ou may not even remember what you did New Year’s Eve, much less what happened in town in 2015. Here are some highlights from the last year.

January Kenneth Palmer, standing with his wife Robyn and children Molly and Evan, is sworn in as mayor of Manchester Township.

He unseated incumbent Michael Fressola.

The Manchester Board of Education honored Steve Placido for his 19 years of service.

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Freeholder Lacey Resigns Lacey, of Brick, had served as a freeholder since 1993. His term was to end January 2017.

Freeholder Director John Bartlett announced Lacey’s resignation December 31 from the five-member, all-Republican board of chosen freeholders. The freeholders meeting after this announcement, the

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By Jennifer Peacock Should Manchester High School go to block scheduling?

At its final meeting for 2015, the Manchester Board of Education heard a presentation from Superintendent David Trethaway about the benefits of block scheduling.

Trethaway, who saw his former district Jackson Township move to block scheduling 20 years ago, praised the benefits he saw happen in Jackson, the benefits that the district still experiences today.

“Jackson and Brick are able to offer more classes than we do, and that’s not fair to our kids,” Trethaway said. Currently, Jackson and Brick townships schools offer 8 classes, while Manchester only offers 7.

When surveyed, Manchester students said they would want to take electives such as forensics or astronomy, which is not possible with the current academic configuration. “Again, that’s something our kids deserve to have.”

Trethaway said block scheduling provides

–Photos from Manchester Times archives The headlines from Manchester and Lakehurst featured tragedy for the Manchester Police, but also milestones in swearing in a new police chief and mayor. The safety and redevelopment of Heritage Minerals’ site also impacted the township.

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder Jim Lacey submitted a letter of resignation on December 31, creating a vacancy for the county board of freeholders that the county party chairman said would be filled within 35 days after a county convention is called.

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According to a report in the Asbury Park Press, the Lacey vacancy would be filled by a convention of the county Republican (Resigns - See Page 4)

Mayor, Councilmen Take Oath For New Terms

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst government held a brief, low-key reorganization meeting New Year’s Day. Attorney Sean Gertner swore in reelected Mayor Harry Robbins and Councilmen James Davis and Gary Lowe. Robbins offered brief comments, telling the audience he is honored to serve alongside Council to serve the residents of Lakehurst.

Robbins did “shake up” the committee appointments. He named Steve Childers as chair of the Finance Committee, with (New Terms - See Page 14)

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students with more opportunities to be successful.

The advantages? According to the research Trethaway cited, graduation rates increased. Students and teachers attendance rates increased as well. Discipline referrals decreased and grades improved. Students and teachers build better rapport because both have fewer teachers and students, respectively, to try to get to know and more in-depth learning and relationship-building can occur.

But there were concerns raised. Will students remember what they were taught?

Every school the teams visited, there was no problem with retention, except maybe with a world language, Trethaway said.

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party, called by party chairman George Gilmore, who told the Press that Virginia Haines was the likely frontrunner to fill

And when will students take the state tests?

PARCC is given twice a year to accommodate block schedule schools. AP testing is only given once in May, but the schedule will accommodate that so students take their AP classes close to the test time.

And of course people are wary of change.

“Sometimes change is necessary to get better,” Trethaway said. “If you want to compete against other schools or other students, you want to have the most opportunities possible.”

While Trethaway offered several different examples of block schedules, he didn’t commit to what the administration and Board was leaning toward.

Five subcommittees—curriculum, evaluation, professional development, scheduling, and visitation—made of a professional staff offered brief comments as well, often rais-

ing more questions than definitive answers as to how the district will proceed with the transition.

But overall, committee representatives said they have received mostly positive feedback about block scheduling.

Some committees visited four schools— Jackson, Brick, Lacey and Wall—that have block scheduling. Jackson and Brick use a 4x4 model and Lacey and Wall use an A/B schedule.

“Regardless of where we went, what model we had, teachers and students were supportive of block scheduling,” Vice Principal and Director of Athletics Keith Lister told the Board.

More detailed information will be provided to students, their parents, and teachers this month.

High School senior Kelly Leong, who

went through block scheduling in another district, approached the Board in early December to ask them to not move to block scheduling. She presented a multi-page document citing studies that show block scheduling’s benefits to be dubious at best.

The National Education Associations defines block scheduling as a “schedule that consists of three or four longer periods of daily instruction.” The three most popular forms of block scheduling are: alternate days, where students and teachers meet every other day; a “4×4 semester plan,” in which students attend four 90-minute classes over four quarters; and trimesters, where students have two or three courses every 60 days.

The NEA provides research spotlight for those interested in reading the pros and cons of block scheduling. Visit nea.org/ tools/16816.htm for more information.

the vacancy.

Lacey, who was also serving on the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority as its executive director, earned an annual base salary of $192,280 from the MUA. However, the MUA is advertising the position. Lacey’s

appointment as executive director was to expire this year.

The county Republican convention would also likely nominate a replacement for Freeholder Jack Kelly, who was nominated

by Gov. Chris Christie to the state Parole Board. If his appointment is confirmed by the state Senate, Kelly would be required to resign as a freeholder as well.

Lacey’s resignation and Kelly’s anticipated one is related to state law that says in order to collect a pension one must resign all paid

public positions invested in the state Public Employees Retirement System, Bartlett told the Press. The annual stipend for the freeholder seat is $30,000.

If a second vacancy is created by Kelly’s resignation, only a quorum will remain on the freeholder board.

As of presstime, no date had been announced for the convention, but the party has 35 days from the announcement of a vacancy to hold one and elect a successor.

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Featured Letter New Jersey Takes Childhood Lead Poisoning Seriously Every day in New Jersey, in local health departments, community health centers, doctors’ offices, WIC clinics and in home visits with at-risk populations, health professionals are conducting blood tests for children to see if they have elevated levels of lead. Every day these professionals and many others, including partners and stakeholders in public education, teach families about how to prevent lead poisoning, which can cause behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, hyperactivity, slowed growth, hearing problems, anemia and kidney damage.

Each year, the Department spends $11 million to support evidence-based home visitation programs. These programs bring nurses, community health workers and, in some cases, trained parents into the homes of at-risk families to provide information on lead poisoning and referrals on child health and safety issues.

Other Health Department programs educate mothers in the Women, Infant and Children program—known as WIC. In fact, every mother or caregiver who enters one of the state’s 100 WIC clinics is interviewed to check that their child has been tested for lead. If they have not, they are referred to a clinic or physician for immediate testing. If a child’s tests show elevated levels of lead in the blood, the family is warned about potential sources of lead exposure in the home. These can include chipped paint and unsafe imported products. The family is advised of the benefits of foods rich in Iron, Vitamin C and calcium.

For years, New Jersey’s poison

control center, the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), has used its state funding for lead poisoning education, including a 24-hour hotline (1-800-2221222). The agency also has issued numerous warnings about non-traditional sources of lead poisoning, such as imported candies, jewelry, cosmetics, spices, pottery and home remedies.

The number of New Jersey children with lead poisoning has dropped 75 percent over two decades from 13,448 in 1996 to 3,426 cases today. And the number of children who are tested for lead each year has increased to more than 200,000 children in the past fiscal year.

After Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey— heightening the risk of lead exposure because of debris from thousands of destroyed homes—the Health Department procured a $5.4 million federal grant to fight lead poisoning.

More than 14,150 children, pregnant women and recovery workers have been tested so far in the Superstorm Sandy project including nearly 5,000 people in Monmouth, 3,320 in Essex, 3,000 in Hudson and 1,300 in Ocean counties.

Certainly challenges remain as long as there are children with lead poisoning, but county and local public health officials, doctors, nurses and community health workers strive every day to reduce and prevent childhood lead poisoning.

Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett New Jersey Department of Health

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Letters To The Editor Holiday Dinner For Homeless About two weeks ago I received a call from Sgt. Chris Hill, the head of the Police Athletic League.

He asked if I would meet him at the Colonial Diner in Howell for lunch. When I arrived, Chris said he wanted to introduce me to the owner of the restaurant, Pete. As I am shaking Pete’s hand, he begins to tell me that he and his family would like to host a special Christmas dinner just for the homeless. Pete then turns to introduce me to his wife and daughters who help him run the diner.

With smiles on their faces, they reassure me they really want to do this. We set the date, and Pete tells me we will start at three o’clock when the diner closes for the day, so we can have the whole place to ourselves. I thanked Pete and his family and told them that I would see them on the 18th.

Later that day, I stopped by the camps and when I began to tell the homeless about the invitation, everyone started getting excited.

They don’t get invited out very often.

The day before the dinner, I received a call from Jeff Mayfield, a retired police captain from the Howell force, saying he had secured a van from his church for transportation.

Jeff has always been friendly toward the homeless.

He would repeatedly call to check on me, and the homeless in Tent City. Jeff

is a real good-hearted man.

Many of the homeless haven’t seen each other since the dispersion of Tent City, and as Jeff and I made our rounds to the camps to pick everyone up, they excitedly talked to each other to try to catch up on the news since they last saw each other.

Jeff and I had to make two trips with the 15-passenger van to pick everyone up.

When we arrived at the diner, Santa was outside to greet everyone with a hearty Merry Christmas.

As we went inside, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and smiles from Pete and his family. As the homeless took their seats in anticipation of the festivities, we opened up with a prayer for blessings on everyone. Then we lined up for the buffet style dinner as Pete, his family and Chris Hill served out the food.

It was good to hear the chatter of the homeless as they enjoyed the delicious food, and each other’s company. As we were eating, Pete’s daughter Danni (Danielle) came from behind the counter and with tears in her eyes, extended a formal welcome to everyone, saying “If this dinner has brought you joy and contentment, it is nothing in comparison to the joy and contentment we are receiving having the honor of serving you.” Wow, that’s the Christmas spirit!

After everyone was finished eating and had their dessert, I couldn’t resist saying a few words to try

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to encourage the homeless as I realized the toughest time of the year was just around the corner for them.

I started by reading the Christmas story and ensured them that better days were coming, when peace on earth will be a daily reality, and homelessness will not exist in our world anymore.

After everything was said and done and the homeless were fed in body and spirit, we said “thank you” to Pete and his beautiful family.

The homeless couldn’t stop mentioning how wonderful everything was and how they enjoyed themselves tremendously.

Thank you Pete, and your exceptional family for making our Christmas a whole lot brighter!

Minister Steve Brigham Homeless Advocate

Mankind Has Always Loved War First we had the League of Nations, now we have the U.N. For those who are too young to remember the League of Nations, it was created after the first World War. Most people don’t realize or care that millions of people were slaughtered. The real reason for the war, people are still not su re. Isn’t that true with all wars?

Nobody really wins a war.

There are only losers.

Af ter the f irst World War, the League of Nations was formed, for this was called the war to end all wars (another sad joke).

It seems that mankind will never lear n the lesson, and wars will go on. The Leag ue of Nations was formed so men could sit down and be reasonable and talk out their problems. It was a world order that would end all future wars. T hey were to sit down and work out their problems and prevent war.

It sounds good and made sense, but it had no power at all. It was formed with the idea that mankind was civilized. It was doomed

to fail from the start, and before long it was disbanded. Another step back for mankind.

Time passed and then the great minds of the world decided we need another world body that would help keep the peace, a place where all the world could be heard. Only this time it would have power and not just words. So the United Nations was formed. This body would have an army if needed.

Sounds good. They forgot one thing: you can only have peace if the wo rld w a nt s t o. O n c e a g a i n r og ue c ou nt r ie s would not abide by the world laws and war went on. The U.N. tried to prevent war and keep peace.

The U.N. was also to help countries in need. There would be no more hunger.

It sounded good and made sense. All it did was create a world stage for countries to expand their politics.

War went on and hunger grew.

The U.N. was no more t h a n a p ol it ic a l b o d y.

There were those nations that t r ied thei r best to keep the peace and feed the world. Money was not the problem, for the countries would all support the millions of dollars that were wasted and programs came to a stop. Instead of moving forward, it moved backward.

It has reached a point that once again we have a do-nothing body. The people of the world were forgotten and war goes on. So the real question is: Will mankind ever have peace?

It looks rather slim. It seems that we will never be civilized. We will neve r lea r n t he lesson that wars are only lost, not won.

I for one hope that mankind will see the light, and peace will come to the world.

This is one man’s opinion.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

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Christie Administration Announces $5.5 Million To Improve Health Care For Veterans

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health announced $5.5 million in grants to implement programs and innovations that will improve health care for veterans and their families throughout the state.

Studies show veterans experience a host of serv ice -relat e d a nd ot he r health issues following

thei r t i me i n the m ilitary. One in five homeless Americans are veterans, and nearly 60 percent of homeless vets are minorities.

“In order to help close the gap of unmet vetera n needs, the prog ram grants we are announcing will help provide evidence-based screening and treatment to this population,” said Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett. “These projects will ensure veterans across

OCEA N COU N T Y – Noting the key programs f u nded u nder t he Older Americans Act allow many seniors to remain in their homes rather than nu r si ng home s, Ocea n Cou nt y Freeholder Jo seph H. Vicari is calling on Congress to continue providing funds for these essential services.

“For many older adults, the OAA’s home and community-based services can help prevent unnecessary hospital stays and readmis-

sions and delay or avoid costly institutional placements, both of which save Medicare and Medicaid costs to taxpayers,” Vicari stated in a letter to federal representatives. “We see this every day in Ocean County as our current meal program prepares 1,100 meals a day.”

Vicari said the Older Americans Act funding is especially significant to Ocean County because of its large senior population.

“With more than 160,000

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New Jersey receive the primary care and behavioral health services they need.”

The following agencies will share $5 million to leverage and expand existing programs addressing the primary care, behavioral health and social service needs of veterans: $2.05 million to Cooper Health System (Southern New Jersey and Mercer County); $1.55 million to Rutgers Universit y– Behavioral Healthcare (Central New Jersey and Northern New

Jersey); and $1.4 million to Kennedy University Hospital (Southern New Jersey and Monmouth County).

The remaining $500,000 will provide wellness and health management services and activities to veterans and their families.

These smaller denomination grants will fund a variety of services, including hiring wellness coaches, increasing health awareness through online resources, linking veterans to employment opportu-

nities and other services that improve care: $50,000 to Zufall Health Center (Sussex and Warren counties); $50,000 to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospit al – New Br u nswick (Middlesex County); $50,000 to Catholic Family and Community Services (Sussex County); $50,000 to Deborah Hospital Foundation (Burlington and Ocean counties); $49,999 to Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (Ocean County); $49,869 to Trinitas

Freeholder Urges Congress To Fund Older Americans Act s e n ior s c a l l i ng O c e a n County home, it’s essential we provide the best possible programs for them so they can continue to live i ndependently,” Vica r i said. “This federal funding allows us to continue these programs for our seniors.”

The Older Americans Act funds programs including in-home suppor tive services, congregate and home delivered meals, and transportation, all of which helps older adults to remain in the much-pre-

fe r red set t i ng of t hei r homes and communities.

“One of the fastest growing segments of our senior population are those older adults who are 85-yearsold and older,” Vicari said.

“To be able to provide them with programs and services that allow them to remain independent allows them the best quality of life possible.”

Vicari, in his letter, said it is critical for Congress to provide adequate funding for the Older Americans

Act for the rest of fiscal year 2016 and beyond.

“For more than 40 years, the Offices of Senior Services have been the focal point in local communities where older adults and families receive vital information and get connected to available services thanks to a base of federal funding through the Older Americans Act,” Vicari said.

He added that federal and state funding for senior programs has been shrink-

Regional Medical Center (Union County); $49,718 to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Newark (Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties); $44,902 to Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Inc. (Monmouth County); $38,731 to Veterans Foundation of America (Monmouth County); $33,448 to Servicio Latinos de Burlington County (Burlington County); and $33,333 to Rowan University (Camden and Gloucester counties).

ing while the county has increased its appropriations.

As an example, Vicari said the county now pays 53 percent of the cost of the senior nutrition program in order to reduce waiting lists a nd ma ke cer t ai n seniors in need receive a balanced meal daily.

“This federal funding is critical in our efforts to take care of the elderly,” Vicari said. “I am urging Congress to fund the act so we can continue to help those who need it most.”

Freeholder Vicari’s Buy In Ocean County Campaign Doesn’t End With The Holidays

OCEAN COUNTY – The gifts are unwrapped and the holiday shopping mayhem is over for another year, but that doesn’t mean that Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari’s Buy in Ocean County campaign is finished.

“Buy in Ocean County isn’t only a holiday initiative, it’s a year-round campaign,” Vicari said. “The same reasons that it’s important to support our local Mom & Pop businesses between Thanksgiving and Christmas also apply throughout the year.”

Vicari, liaison to the Ocean Cou nt y Depar t ment of

Business Development and Tourism, urged shoppers to visit local stores for birthdays, graduations and other special occasion.

“No matter if you are shopping for a gift or for yourself, the place to find that special treasure is right here in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “From the latest electronics to unique crafts and household items, our local shops offer a great selection winter, spring, summer and fall.”

While malls, such as the Ocean County Mall and the Jackson Outlets, re-

main premier shopping destinations, Vicari said the county’s many local downtowns offer unique shops and boutiques.

“From Point Pleasant Beach to Tuckerton, our downtowns throughout the county offer some of the best choices for all kinds of consumer goods,” 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.”

Buying in Ocean County also offers additional protection for consumers.

Throughout the year, the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs receives complaints about orders not filled or other concerns residents have when dealing with out-ofstate mail order companies.

“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 holidays or birthdays, problems with

backorders and some items that once received, barely resemble 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 the state’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 [the] country,” he said.

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. A Consumer Affairs representative is at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall the third Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Manchester Branch Library’s January Health Programs

MANCHESTER – During January, the Manchester Branch Library will offer programs that are part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. Chapters of Health programs provide general information on health topics that are of concern to many people. In many cases the presenters are professionals from local health related organizations that have partnered with the library to help educate the public.

January 11 at 6 p.m.: “You Can’t Stay Healthy If You Have A Weak Immune System: Nutrition.” Part 1 of 4. A strong immune system is the key to good health. This program consists of four seminars (two in January and two in February) to help you learn how to strengthen your immune functioning thereby improving all aspects of your health. This first session will teach you how the immune system functions and how nutrition can keep you healthy—what foods to eat and what foods to avoid if you want to stay healthy. The presenter is Dr. Vince Giardina, a chiropractor from Ocean Integrated Wellness Center in Toms River.

January 25 at 2 p.m: “Brain Games.” Participants in this program that meets the last Monday of each month test their knowledge and engage in a variety of fun paper and pencil activities to help sharpen their minds. Space is extremely limited so don’t forget to sign up in advance.

January 25 at 6 p.m: “You Can’t Stay Healthy If You Have A Weak Immune System: Exercise.” Part 2 of 4. This session will explain the critical role that exercise plays in your immune system functioning. You will learn about different forms of exercise, how each affects the body and how to determine what type of exercise is best for you. The presenter is Jennifer Stanton, a physical therapist from Ocean Integrated Wellness Center in Toms River. Look for parts 3 and 4 of this program (Stress and Strengthening the Nervous System) in February.

Register for any of these free programs online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-6577600. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

New Year’s Resolutions At Bartley Healthcare JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare in co-sponsorship with Centrastate Medical Center has dedicated a community education program, entitled “New Year, New You” to ensure that New Year’s resolutions develop into New Year habits.

Anthony Dissen, MA, RD will be the keynote speaker, offering simple techniques in building your New Year goals to ensure success. A light healthy dinner will also be served.

The New Year brings the chance for new beginnings and new goals. At the start of every New Year, resolutions are set in the heat of

excitement. For many there is more familiarity in the difficulty of sticking to the goal than actually achieving it.

The program will take place on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation 175 Bartley Road, Jackson. Registration is required.

To register please visit centrastate.com then click on Classes and Events or call the Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570.

For more information, visit bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.

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Travel With Crestwood II Travel Club This Year

WHITING – Tickets for the following trips will be on sale in the activity room on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Lucille Molnar at 732-941-4992, Alice Walz at 732-941-4575 or Fran Rizzo at 732-581-2290.

March 15: St. Patrick’s Day at Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake. This traditional show stars tenor Mike Byrne and the famous Green Derby Show Band on most days; however, Jimmy Byrne will fill in on some days, plus a comedian and bagpiper. $65 per person.

April 13: Peddler’s Village and Cock and Bull. Enjoy a day of shopping, browsing and sampling the many goodies, including a threecourse lunch at the Cock and Bull. Includes deluxe Motorcoach transportation, tour escort and fresh baked cookies/biscotti served on the bus. $91 per person.

May 17: Thimble Islands. Relax aboard the Volsunga IV and enjoy a colorful narration of the enchanted Thimble Islands. Just off the coast of Connecticut, these islands were once the haunt of William Kidd, a legendary pirate captain. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the nautical Chowder Pot Restaurant and afterward visit the Trolley Museum. $115 per person.

June: Spring Spectacular in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. Information regarding date and price to follow.

July 12: The McGuire Sisters, The Andrew Sisters, The Shirelles and The Supremes at Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake. Forever Famous Female Groups Tribute– The Fabulous Angeltones perform The McGuire Sisters, The Andrew Sisters, The Shirelles, The Supremes and more. $65 per person.

August 9: Tomasello Vineyard, Wine Tasting, Lunch and Casino. Travel to Tomasello Vineyard rich in family history, wine and beautiful

surroundings. Tomasello will host a wine tasting along with a three-course luncheon. Afterward, travel to one of Atlantic City’s casinos for time to gamble, shop and walk the boardwalk.

Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, tour escort and fresh baked cookies/biscotti served on the bus. $82 per person.

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October 11: Octoberfest at Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake. Authentic German and American food. Lift your Stein! Ein, Zwei, Vier, and toast the GeeBee’s Bavarian Show Band and a fabulous comedian. $65 per person.

November: Radio City Christmas Spectacular in NYC at Radio City Music Hall. Information regarding date and price to follow.

December: Brooklyn/Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Tour. This holiday tour highlights the festive homes of Dyker Heights, the Italian-American section of Brooklyn made famous in the PBS documentary Dyker Heights as seen on TLC Crazy Christmas Lights. Information regarding date and price to follow.

December 31: New Year’s Eve in Atlantic City.

Information regarding price to follow.

VFW Essay Contest Winners Honored

MANCHESTER – Winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lakehurst Post 10061’s Patriot Pen Essay Contest at Manchester Township Middle School were honored at the recent Board of Education meeting.

MTMS Principal Nancy Driber said that the entire school participated in the contest as an interdisciplinary project in both Social Studies and Language Arts classes.

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Winners were: Ethan Stewart and Adrienne Biscardi, 6th grade; Marissa Clauburg and Trevor Juralewicz, 7th grade; Melanie Yetman and Jaden Pasos, 8th grade. They will now progress to the district competition.

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The meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop, the Village V Clubhouse on Schoolhouse Road in Whiting.

The Manchester Coordinating Council (MCC) represents 12 retirement communities in Manchester Township, one in Toms River,

Regional Day School Cards Project MANCHESTER – At the Regional Day School, Mrs. Leslie Old and Mrs. Celeste Fracassi (teacher) have worked collaboratively for several years with a group of Regional Day School children making and selling greeting cards to parents and staff.

Students create, package and deliver the cards.

Mrs. Old also incorporates therapeutic movement into the activity. Over the years, proceeds from the sale of the cards have been donated to our school food bank, local community food bank, an animal rescue organization and Carmelena Cares. Recently the students made a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project.

Prescription Pill Containers At The Presbyterian Church LAKEHURST – The Presbyterian Church of Lakehurst is collecting containers for the Malawi Project, which gives them to pharmacies and hospitals in developing countries that dispense medicine in a piece of paper, which is not a safe way to transport medicine.

Instead of letting your bottles go to landfills, please consider donating them. Remove the labels, and bring your cleaned, capped bottle to the church.

The church is at 101 Orchard St. and can be reached at 732-657-5211.

Manchester Schedules Government Meetings MANCHESTER – The township has the following meetings planned in the coming weeks. Meetings are held in town hall, Colonial Drive.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet at 7 p.m. on January 28.

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. on February 1.

The Environmental Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on January 21.

For the meeting calendar and agenda, visit manchestertwp.com.

Choirs Welcome New Members WHITING – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church has choirs that welcome new members.

The Festival Chorale is for high school age to adult who love to sing and would like to be part of a choir, with a limited commitment.

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Parish Center in preparation to sing at Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Holy Week services, Easter Vigil and various other special liturgical services that may arise

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Police Announce Entrance Exam For Patrolman, Class II Special Officer Positions MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for the establishment of a list of candidates for the position of Patrolman and/ or Class II Special Officer. The department will begin accepting registration packets for the Physical Agility Entrance Test on December 21 at 9 a.m. Applicants must register in person at Manchester Police Headquarters, located at 1 Colonial Drive, prior to 5 p.m. on January 28. There is a non-refundable $75

application fee required for participating in the testing process. Information/registration packets are available 24/7 at Manchester Police Headquarters. The Physical Agility Entrance Test is scheduled for January 31 with a secondary date of February 6. Additional information including a fillable employment application can be found at manchesterpolicenj.com under the RECRUITMENT section.

Manchester Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Adult Community To Close Off Three Entrances

WHITING – The Board of Directors of Cedar Glen Lakes, an adult residential community, has announced it will close three entrances to its village early in 2016.

Entrances scheduled to be closed off include the New Jersey Way, Roosevelt City Road and New Mexico Drive roads. All three are private

roads within Cedar Glen Lakes.

The entrances were expected to be closed from January 6 onward, according to a public notice signed by Bert G. Lundberg, the development’s Board of Directors President.

Cedar Glen Lakes is located off Route 70 and Route 539 in Manchester Township.

Residents are required to remove cars from any road or street before snow removal operations.

During snow removal operations, residents may park cars off-street in yard until plowing has ceased.

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By Pascual Flores/Joint Base JOINT BASE – More than 200 joint base community and military members gathered to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War December 1.

Joint base service members and local JROTC students honored the former Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen, who half a century ago, served their country in a war to defend Democracy for the people of South Vietnam. American service members served in Vietnam from November 1965 to the fall of Saigon in April 30, 1975.

Guest speaker retired Army Chaplain (Col.) Ronald W. Benzing, greeted the gathered masses with, “I’m going to say to you veterans across this congregation this afternoon: welcome home.”

Benzing was assigned as chaplain with the Americal Division in Vietnam in 1968.

“Sadly, I conducted the final services for 135 soldiers that year,” said Benzing. “I remember those faces from those years in the past as being young men. Their faces will be forever etched in our minds, remembering those who stood with us.”

Attending the ceremony were more than 100 Vietnam Veterans, many wearing leather jackets, vests or hats decorated with patches of their branch of service and time served overseas. The Vietnam War claimed the lives of 58,236 Americans and left thousands more wounded in body and spirit. More than 1,600 service members still remain unaccounted for. The war also produced 155 Medal of Honor recipients.

“More than a hundred Vietnam Veterans received the Medal of Honor, the majority of those heroes were awarded it posthumously; they laid down their lives for their friends,” said Benzing. “Veterans paid with the ultimate price, they were alive one moment and gone in the next. No greater love than that of a man who lays down his life for his friends.”

Benzing recalled his feelings returning from the war as one of joy to be reunited with loved ones, family and friends. For many families who prayed, worried and waited for their service member to return home, the joy never came.

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Assigned to Fort Dix in 1990, Benzing served as the installation chaplain, supervising the chaplain ministry for more than 20,000 military members deploying to Southeast Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm.

During the ceremony, Benzing was presented with a framed picture of the Ultimate Weapon ‑‑ a renowned Fort Dix statue of a soldier.

“We cannot bring back the Vietnam Veterans from the grave, but we can remember the freedom we enjoy because of their sacrifices and not forget their faithfulness to their oath of office,” said Benzing.

A commemorative 50-year anniversary lapel pin was presented to all veterans who served from November 1965 to April 30, 1975.

Addressing the gathered veterans Balderson said, “You embody the very characteristic those of us standing before you in uniform hope to emulate. You are the standard bearers of resiliency, hope and love of country.”

For Col. Shelley Balderson, Army Support Activity-Fort Dix commander, the Vietnam War brought back memories of growing up in a military family.

“Both my parents served during the Vietnam War and as a 12 year old I truly did not understand the concept of the war,” said Balderson. “This was a new war brought to life on television in our living room.

“To all of our Vietnam War era war veterans from all the services, whether here or places unknown and to all those families who sacrificed the loss of loved ones to that war, thank you,” said Balderson. “Be proud as we are proud of you.”

The ceremony concluded with the tolling of the bell, an old Navy tradition, for those who paid the ultimate price by service members for each of the military branches present during the Vietnam War and the playing of Taps.

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February K-9 Officer Storm joined the Manchester Township Police Department.

Animal Control Officer Margaret Dellapietro reunited canine Annie and her owner, June Nicolaus, after capturing the dog and checking her microchip identification after the dog was missing for two years. Annie, who snuck away from her Crestwood Village 6 home, was adopted by Nicolaus from the Popcorn Park Zoo just three months before she went missing.

Police Chief Brian J. Klimakowski announced his retirement after 24 years of service. His retirement went into effect March 1. Capt. Lisa Parker was named his replacement.

March Manchester Township took over Lakehurst Borough’s construction inspection. Palmer said the agreement puts more money into Manchester’s coffers.

Donna Markulic stepped into the role of Manchester’s Business Administrator. The retired Howell Township Police Captain took over for Klimakowski.

Manchester Township altered its 2005 settlement with Hovsons regarding the Heritage Minerals site. The alteration left Hovsons with 45 fewer buildable acres.

April The Board of Education addressed the district’s chronic absentee problem, saying it missed its 2014 target of a 6 percent absentee rate.

Whiting Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary with a breakfast and assembly.

Manchester Library celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Palmer’s first municipal budget saw a very slight tax decrease of to .6524, down from last year’s .6530 per $100 assessed value.

The township mourned the death of Officer Scott R. Thompson, who died unexpectedly April 10 at police headquarters while exercising.

May With the demand for age-restricted homes dwindling, the township considers the Heritage Minerals site a downtown area with family housing and big box stores. The Council named itself redevelopment entity over the site.

The township considered the Property Tax Rewards Program, which allows local vendors to put toward residents’ property tax bill a portion of sales. The program, piloted in Marlboro Township, has been a huge success.

June Manchester welcomed new police officer Patrolman Adam R. Carey.

Remediation of 45 contaminated acres the

The Manchester Times, January 9, 2016, Page 13 Heritage Minerals site began.

Manchester purchased a “shoot house” for use on the township’s firing range. The ballistic shoot house—the company’s house is called the Modular Armored Tactical Combat House (MATCH)—“is a live fire, 360 degree ballistically safe shoot house designed for you to learn/teach close-quarter skills like room clearing and hallway navigation, all with total confidence that every round fired is being contained within its armored steel walls,” according to Action Target’s website.

Lakehurst held its annual bicycle rodeo at Lake Horicon.

Manchester celebrated its 150th anniversary with Manchester Day, brought back by Palmer and recreation director Tracey Lynch. The celebration was held at Harry Wright Lake June 28, its rain date.

July Council passed a resolution banning left turns at Wilbur Avenue unto Route 70 East.

That ban will impact residents in Holly Oaks.

The Joint Base welcomed new installation commander Col. Frederick D. Thaden during the JB MDL and 87th Air Base Wing Change of Command Ceremony.

Mayor Palmer released another statement telling residents to stay off the Heritage Minerals site. The township promised to beef up patrols and prosecute anyone found trespassing.

August Stephen Childers replaced Glenn McComas on the Lakehurst Borough Council. “Stephen Childers has a long history of service to the Lakehurst community, including many years on Council both as councilman and mayor.

His knowledge, experience and devotion to the town make him an excellent choice to fill the vacancy, and I am grateful he accepted our request to come back. He will prove to be an outstanding asset, and I look forward to working with him in the future,” Council President Steven Oglesby said.

Both Board of Education races in Lakehurst and Manchester were uncontested. In Manchester, current Manchester Board of Education President Donald Webster Jr., and Christopher Nolan ran for the two openings.

James Griffin did not run. In Lakehurst, current Board President James Malden and Lakehurst PTA member and treasurer Deborah Pease ran for the two openings. Kevin Oliver did not seek reelection.

A 76-unit, age-restricted complex was approved for Hilltop Drive and Route 70. The Willows at Whiting project will have oneand two-bedroom apartments occupying a three-story building.

Lakehurst swore in new officer Jonathan Papernik.

The Manchester Softball team became the state champs for the 10-11 year-old All Stars.

Thyroid Support Group Meeting WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on January 18.

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Ridgeway Elementary School Principal Diane Pedroza was appointed as the Manchester Township School District’s new Director of Curriculum at the recent Board of Education meeting. She replaced Thomas Baxter.

Lakehurst mulled adopting a no-knock registry, and passed its revised ordinance at the end of the month. In Manchester, residents at Council meetings voice their desire for a no-knock registry.

Crestwood Village I celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The Manchester Township Education Association and Board of Education landed in mediation over the expired teacher’s contract.

Manchester Township started cracking down on owners on unkempt properties, having DPW clean up and place liens on noncompliant parties. “Maintaining our property is an obligation of all homeowners, which includes banks and mortgage companies. We are exploring all avenues to ensure vacant and foreclosed homes are maintained.

Our residents should not have to live next to an eyesore because a bank neglects its property,” Mayor Kenneth Palmer said.

October Lakehurst Elementary School welcomed Loren Fuhring as full-time superintendent.

Fuhring had been splitting her time between Lakehurst and Island Heights. Ridgeway Elementary School welcomed new principal Nikki Mazur.

Lakehurst welcomes 76 Gas and Dunkin Donuts into town and tries to find new ways to squeeze ratables into its 1-square-mile

borough. “We are working toward bringing in commercial ratables to aid in tax relief for residents,” Councilman James Davis said.

“The brunt of what we do in town is borne by the taxpayers.”

New Jersey Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin presented the 10th Legislative District’s 2015 “Excellence in Education” award to Stacey O’Connor, a first grade teacher at Manchester Township Elementary School, during a ceremony at the school.

November Manchester hosted its first Chili Cook-off and bonfire. Recreation Director Tracey Lynch wants this and other events to draw the community together and be something everyone looks forward to each year.

Councilman Craig Wallis continues to call on the state to equalize school funding. He believes Manchester is being shortchanged $12 million.

The Manchester Police Department will have upgraded video cameras installed in some, not all, department cars. The ordinance, passed by council, did not include body cameras.

December Manchester administrators and Board of Education mull block scheduling. High School Senior Kelly Leong asked them to reject block scheduling based on her research.

Summit Park residents consider starting a neighborhood watch in response to common drug activity and increased violence recently.

Manchester Board of Education will replace some of its bus fleet.

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Kenneth Palmer; Conf lict Public DeHodges will stay on as Board of Ed- fender Brian Rumpf; Borough Auditor ucation Council Liaison, because “you is Rodney Haines of the firm Holman, know the game,” Robbins said. Davis Frenia, Allison, P.C.; Bond Counsel is will take over as Tri-Base Liaison.

McLaughlin, Stauffer & Shaklee, P.C. Robbins will himself chair the Shade Land Use Board Members: Sidney Tree Commission, a move that seemed Ho op e r, D av id Su m ne r a nd Ja me s very welcome to Council.

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Other appointments include: CDBG representative and alternate: Tax Search Officer Renee James; As- Bernadette Dugan and Maryanne Casessment Search Officer Bernadette Du- passo.

L ocal Eme rge ncy Planning Committee: Governing Body Liaison Steven Oglesby; Emergency Mana ge me nt C o ord i n a tor Danny Hourigan; D e put y E m e r ge n c y Management Coordinator David Sumner; D e put y E m e r ge n c y Management Coordinator Bernadette Dugan; Police Chief Eric Higgins or his desigAttorney Sean Gertner swears in Councilman James Davis. nee; Lakehurst Fire

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Communication, socialization and a feeling of well-being are strongly dependent on better hearing. The personal impact of wearing hearing aids goes beyond treatment of a hearing loss. According to The National Counsel on Aging, treatment with hearing instruments relates to improved inner personal relationships with family, reduction in depression, reduction in anger and frustration, improved emotional stability, enhanced group social activity and improved overall health.

The next time you see your family physician, educate them about hearing loss. Ask if they routinely screen for hearing loss in their office. Your family physician or general practitioner is the true gatekeeper to better hearing for most people.

An ear specialist is commonly known as an otolaryngologist or ENT. In most cases, your family physician will refer you to an ENT if you have the following possible complaints: vertigo/ dizziness, unilateral tinnitus or ringing, ear pain or otalgia, sudden hear ing loss, and /or any problem related to your throat or olfactory sense. If your only complaint is decreased hearing, your family physician should refer you to an audiologist for a complete evaluation. If during the evaluation, the audiologist documents asymmetrical hearing loss (i.e., one ear better than the other ear), he or she will refer you to an ENT for further diagnostic testing. Most people who are experiencing hearing difficulty have sensorineural hearing loss (i.e., nerve damage) and can only improve their hearing ability with

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Dear Readers, At this time of year, while shopping for people you love why not consider some health gadgets that improve well-being or comfort. There are plenty of items in the health arena that I find really interesting. In no particular order, here goes: Water bottle – Fitness fanatics unite!

This is the coolest invention ever. I can put a key, my gym ID, a credit card and even some cold, hard cash in my BPA-free water bottle! Ugh, makes me mad I didn’t think of it, it’s called the “Autoseal Kangaroo” at gocontigo.com.

Waterproof MP3 player – Just in case you want to listen to music or audio books while taking a shower, swimming laps or diving the Galapagos. Look for The Diver™ DB-10 which includes waterproof earbuds sold on Amazon.

Personal Steam Inhaler – Great if you have sinus problems. The Mabis allows you to adjust the amount of steam and the particle size. You can add your own essential oil if desired.

Baseball cap with lights – Hunters wear these hats, but I keep one by my bed in case I have to get up in the wee hours of the morning. You see, once at 4:30 a.m., I tripped over Sam’s sneaker (size 14), so I bought this light-up cap to keep from knocking myself out in the dark. The “Panther Vision” hat is very bright with four LEDs. Sold on Amazon.

Read easier – Placing a colored (but transparent sheet) over a page improves reading comfort, and possibly reduces headaches associated with eye strain.

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fo r R e a d i ng , Sa m ple Pack of 10” sold on Amazon. You won’t know what color you need until you try all the colors on a sheet of paper.

Sproutling Baby Monitor – The next generation baby monitor, think of it like a Fitbit for your baby. It tracks an infant’s heart rate, body temperature and position. It’s approximately $300 and there’s a waitlist at sproutling.com.

Handheld Near-Infrared Light Machine – I love mine and use every day for one thing or another. It’s just light frequency and you can place the paddle anywhere on your skin. A built-in timer automatically cycles through healthy frequencies, or individual settings can be selected. They’re clean out now, so get on a waitlist at sota.com.

Wireless bra – It’s probably TMI, but I rarely wear bras with a wire because the wire prevents proper lymph drainage from the breasts. If your lymph doesn’t drain properly (due to wires and padding) toxins build up, and breast cancer risk increases. Finding a pretty wireless and un-padded bra that offer support is a challenge, most look frumpy. Check out Cosabella Amore brand of “Love Lace” or “Adore” bras both sold at Kohls, and for a racerback option, get Free People’s “Racerback Crochet” bra. I bought six different colors!

Get your socks on – After hip or spine surgery, or even if you have trouble bending, this “Sock Aid with Foam Grip” sold on Amazon can help get your socks on for about $8.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group WHITING – The Alzheimer’s disease caregiver support group meets the second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Church, located at 300 Schoolhouse Road.

The group helps caregivers share concerns

with other caregivers in a confidential atmosphere, offers experienced suggestions for handling specific needs and has trained facilitators.

For more information, call 732-350-0330 or 732-716-0790.

Manchester First Aid And Rescue MANCHESTER – The Manchester First Aid and Rescue Squad is searching for caring people who want to help their community and volunteer their time. They are looking for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) as well as non-EMTs. No medical training required. They

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Free Movies On Wednesdays In January

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the following movies at 3 and 6 p.m. every Wednesday during January. See them on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater.

January 13: Ricki and the Flash. 101 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy/Drama/ Music. The cast includes Meryl Streep,

Kevin Kline and Mamie Gummer. A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family.

January 20: Inside Out. 95 minutes. Rated PG. Animation/Adventure/Comedy. The cast includes Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Lewis Black. Growing up can be a bumpy

road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions ‑‑ Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions

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January 27: Mission Impossible-Rogue Nat ion. 131 m i nutes. Rated PG -13.

Action /Advent ure/Thriller. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson and Jeremy Renner. CIA chief Hunley convinces a Senate committee to disband the IMF (Impossible Mission Force), of which Ethan Hunt is a key member.

Hunley argues that the IMF is too reckless. Now on his own, Hunt goes after a shadowy and deadly rogue organization called the Syndicate.

There is no pre-registration. For more information call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Country Wonder

LAKEHURST – Country Wonder Carole Sloan sings ballads with a country flair at 5 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at the Presbyterian Church Lakehurst.

Bring a table-ready dish to share and join us for a pot luck supper. It is a delightful evening of good music, good food and good fellowship.

The church is at 101 Orchard St. Lakehurst and can be reached at 732-657-5211.

Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343 E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea Esq. Stacie A. Brustman Esq.

Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

When a person becomes totally disabled, he or she may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits, should this disability occur prior to eligibility for Social Security Retirement Benefits. One should keep in mind, when working with Social Security, you can choose a representative to actually work for you.

The Social Security Administration with work with your representative, such as an attorney, providing the appropriate form is executed and submitted.

Should you become totally disabled, you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits immediately.

Those benefits will not begin until the sixth full month of your disability. It should be further noted that there is a one month waiting period for benefits. This waiting period begins with the first full month that Social Security determines you to be totally disabled.

Applications can be made by telephone or via the internet. If an application is made over the phone, an appointment for same should be made with a representative of Social Security in advance.

When applying for benefits, one should keep in mind that it does take longer to process disability claims

than to process general retirement claims. This is greatly due to the time it takes to gather, review and assess the nature of your disability and whether you are able to work in any capacity.

An attorney can be helpful in submitting your application for benefits.

Working on your behalf, an attorney can be assigned as your representative. All correspondence will then flow through your attorney’s office.

This will enable the attorney to facilitate the process by gathering the necessary medical evidence, as well as financial information that is reviewed by the Administration.

Should you initially be denied benefits, the attorney can be most helpful in appealing said decision. Furthermore, attorneys who specialize in social security disability benefits applications will be able to assist you in filing in the most expeditious manner. Then, in the event of a necessary appeal, your attorney will have a file containing organized evidence to help facilitate your appeal.

Should you have any questions regarding this information or filing for Social Security Disability Benefits, you can contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates and an attorney will be glad to assist you.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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Answer: First of all thanks for taking me into your confidence. This article never discloses names or other personal information. If you were satisfied with doing nothing you would not have written.

I think that you have a few options here. Although not my favorite

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For God And Country Service

LAKEHURST – The annual “For God and Country” service will be held at the Cathedral of the Air in Lakehurst on February 7.

Time will be announced. The church is located at 264 Hope Chapel Road, Lakehurst.

For more information, visit njamericanlegion.org/schedule.html.

Crestwood Artists Guild To Paint Portraits

WHITING – The Crestwood Artists Guild invites everyone to have their portrait painted at the Village V Clubhouse on Friday

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Help Wanted Micromedia Publications is seeking a Part Time Reporter - Candidate should have writing/reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local government, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features.

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MANCHESTER – Manchester Branch Library has five technology workshops for adults scheduled for January.

“Introduction to the Internet.” January 11 at 9:30 a.m. You will be taught how to access the Internet, search for a specific company or organization and look up a particular topic.

As a prerequisite to this class, participants must be comfortable using a computer mouse.

“Spotlight On Windows 10.” January 14 at 10 a.m. Library staff will answer your questions and help you become comfortable using the features of this new operating system. You will need to bring your own laptop or tablet for this hands-on training.

“Create Your First Email Account.” January 21 at 9:30 a.m. This class is open to adults with little or no computer experience who do not already have an email address. After learning how to control the mouse and access the Internet, students will be guided to set up their email accounts with a free web-based service. You will then be instructed on tasks that include how to write and send an email, check your mailbox for incoming messages and delete unwanted mail. Class size is limited to eight people. Instruction will take place using the library’s public computers.

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Clean Audit, Financial Reporting Award For District

MANCHESTER – David Gannon, of Wiss and Company accountants, presented the 201415 district audit report to the board. He said the review resulted in an unmodified opinion which is the highest opinion that you can receive on the audit.

It was a clean audit with no findings or management comments. The district also received the Certificate of Financial Excellence for the 19th consecutive year. He said that the public can be confident that the district has a very strong system of internal controls.

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“Using Your Kindle Fire to Borrow Library Books through eLibraryNJ.” January 28 at 10 a.m. Learn how to use your Kindle Fire to access books through one of the two systems that the Ocean County Library offers for this purpose. You will be shown how to install and use the app needed to access eBooks on your device. In addition to your fully-charged device, it is very important that you bring with you to the class an Ocean County library card number, an email account username and password, plus log in information for an Amazon. com account that you’ve already set up.

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“The Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting is a district-wide recognition, not just the Board Office,” he said. “I could not do this myself; it involves all of the staff in all of the buildings. This award validates the district’s commitment to fiscal integrity, transparency and high quality financial reporting.”

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MANCHESTER – The staff from Manchester Recreation visited the homes of the contestants of the Holiday House Decorating Contest to judge all the different light displays. This year’s contest was based on three different themes. When judging the displays the staff placed the homes in a specific category for either “Spirit of the Holiday,” “Most Original” or “Griswolds.” Each home was then rated from 1 to 5 for originality/creativity, quality, visual effect, theme and over-all impact. The home with the highest score in their category was deemed the winner.

The winner of “Most Original” is located in Pine Lake Park at the home of Sue and Pat Magee. So much thought and creativity was put into the “Finding Nemo” Christmas theme as the front lawn was transformed into the ocean. Santa and Rudolph travel cross the sea to visit all the children on Christmas Eve. The luminous lighting conveyed the idea of moving water upon their home which set the tone for the perfect underwater theme.

The winner of the “Griswolds” display was located in the Whiting Section of town at the home of Carol and Wayne Asony. As you pulled onto the street you could not miss the

light display on their home, tune the radio to the appropriate station and enjoy the show.

The “Spirit of the Holiday” winner Brian Nesta had a beautiful display of Christmas at his home in Renaissance. This home adorned with all the features of the “North Pole” including Santa, his reindeer, wooden soldiers, frosty and of course the North Pole truly gave us all the feeling of the holiday season seen through a child’s eye at Christmas time.

This year there was a special winner “Recreation Choice.” The home of Emma Champion nestled in the woods in Whiting gives that warm cozy feeling of Christmas. This quaint little festive home had a little of everything including a gingerbread house, the abominable snowman and even a real Christmas Village and a train on display.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all of the residents who participated in the contest.

Unfortunately, there have been a lot of thefts of Christmas decorations around town, therefore, for the safety and consideration of our contestants, the recreation department is not posting pictures and addresses without approval from the winners.

Magic Club Of Renaissance

MANCHESTER – Magic Club of Renaissance meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the ballroom. The once-a-year membership fee is $10 (check

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push ahead using people power. Your connections and supporters can give you the knowledge to make your dreams a reality in the week ahead. Set goals for the future and gather information so you make wise choices.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the beginning of the week it may be difficult to nail appointments to an exact time or to get an accurate appraisal of details. People may be evasive about confidential matters.

Avoid heated confrontations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead you may need to back down.

Those in close connection may be more interested in achieving their ambitions than playing romantic games with you. Don’t avoid or delay finishing important tasks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make prudent choices with your finances and possessions in the week to come. Put the quarter in the bank account instead of in the gumball machine. Your phone may ring off the hook and you may receive some sound advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pamper yourself and make peace. Spend a few dollars on something that makes your job easier or revamp your banking routines in the week ahead. A simple phone call can put things back on track with a family member.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focusing on unrealistic goals or imagined slights could waste time and energy. Your

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Place the bread slices on a work surface and spread the top of each slice with a small amount of mayonnaise. Turn over half the slices and spread each with a little butter.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Buy higher octane gasoline for your car if you hear the engine knocking. But when your personal energies flag you might need more than extra calories. Search for inspirational and encouraging guidance this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal down on your passion. Ambition could be your middle name in the upcoming week. You are capable of accomplishing anything and have the wisdom and good judgment to make shrewd decisions.

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