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The closed down KMart in the Route 72 shopping plaza.

By Kim Bosco STAFFORD - With the recent closing down of the Kmart in the Route 72 shopping center, it is expected that new ownership will bring with it new stores, such as Old Navy and Burlington Coat Factory, to replace what was once Kmart. Stafford will also be acquiring a Panera Bread and a Chick-fil-a restaurant, officials said.

In addition to these new shopping options, some familiar stores will be relocating within the plaza. Officials said TJ Maxx and HomeGoods will be moving from their original location next to the Famous Footwear to the end of the plaza into the Kmart vacancy. Michael’s Arts & Crafts will also be joining TJ Maxx in this relocation. Burlington Coat Factory is expected to take the place of TJ Maxx as these developments proceed. It is still unknown what will become of the current Michaels Arts & Crafts location after the move.

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By Chris Lundy LACEY - The Board of Education set five goals for the 2017-2018 school year, which they will work with the administration.

They are five general goals that

Lacey Board Sets Goals do not have set benchmarks.

Rather, they are ongoing missions, summed up in the following way: student achievement, budget, facilities, technology, and communications.

“These are the things we’re working on all the time, but this gives us focus,” Superintendent Craig Wigley said.

For student achievement, the board will be expanding its liter-

acy program in grades 6 through 8, using a pilot Harcourt Connections program.

The budget goal includes finding alternate sources of funding. Most (Lacey - See Page 7)

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New Head Coach, New Teammates, For OCC Women’s Basketball

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–Photo courtesy Kevin Byrne/Ocean County College Sydney Ulrich, from Brick, is the team’s lone returning player.

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – At an age where most former coaches are content to watch highlights of their teams, Tom Westen continues to coach.

“I live basketball,” said Westen, 64, the first-year head coach of the Ocean County College women’s team. “I like teaching it.

I love coaching it. I am still young enough.

Rollie Massimino was 71 and still coaching.

Jim Calhoun is still coaching. The old guys like Calhoun are still doing it. It was kind of a no-brainer when they (school officials) offered it to me.”

Turns out school officials did not have to look far to find a new coach.

Westen spent 2015-2017 serving as an OCC assistant coach under former Brick Memorial High School and Montclair State (Basketball - See Page 4)

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- Photos by Sara Grillo Residents pack the Jackson Memorial High School auditorium for a public hearing on a proposed project to develop on the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on May 9.

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Fewer homes will be built as a result of the Department of Environmental Protection intent to settle with the developer of the Eagle Ridge golf course property.

The DEP published an “intent to settle,” and is

still taking comment from the public.

The new plan would allow 517 residential units and 517 basement apartments, for a total of 1,034 units. Of the above-ground units, there would be 43 single-family units and 237 duplex units included in that total. There would also be five community center buildings, a clubhouse with amenities, a 23,387 square foot retail building and another 44,677 square-foot retail buildings.

As part of the deal, .343 acres of isolated freshwater wetlands would be filled in, and 41.07 acres of existing forest preservation areas will remain preserved. An additional 1.94 acres of forest will be placed on a conservation restriction as part of the deal.

Comments about this settlement, or requests for copies of the plan, should be sent to: Coastal Bureau Manager, Bureau of Coastal Regulation, Division of Land Use Regulation, NJDEP, Mail Code 501-02A, PO Box 420, Trenton, NJ 086250420, or the office may be reached by telephone: (609) 633- 2289. Comments must be received by Nov. 30, 2017.

The initial plan was for 936 senior housing residences and 936 basement apartments. The DEP listed a number of problems the application had. Some of them involved the amount of utilities that the development would require. Some involved the amount of open space it would use up and the impact on specific species. The traffic impact study was also singled out by the DEP as not being accurate.

The applicant, GDMS Holdings, LLC, had appealed the denial, which resulted in this settlement.

Environmentalists see this as a loss.

“The NJDEP has sold out Lakewood, Barnegat Bay, and the environment to the developers once again,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This project would have tremendous environmental impacts on water quality and traffic patterns. The same issues that originally caused the DEP to reject these permits still persist at this site. They will be building a massive high-intensity sprawling development on top of environmentally-sensitive land. This project would be an environmental disaster because the residents would experience flooding and pollution run-off into the Barnegat Bay.” Tittel, in a press release, went on to describe a list of violations in the application, including: traffic, too much impervious coverage, impact on species, stormwater management, and other environmental regulations.

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Basketball:

Continued From Page 1 University player Kathryn Lamastra, now the second assistant coach at West Virginia Wesleyan.

The Vikings enjoyed success with Lamastra and Westen running the team.

In Lamastra’s second season as their head coach, the Vikings were 25-6 and placed seventh in the National Junior College

–Photo courtesy Kevin Byrne/Ocean County College Top: Tom Westen is taking the reins of Ocean County College’s women’s basketball team. Bottom: Sydney Ulrich, from Brick, is the team’s lone returning player.

Athletic Association Division III Tournament at Brookdale Community College in Middletown. They won the Region XIX Tournament to qualify for the event.

The team was 17-11 last season. Lamastra’s three-year overall record at OCC was 50-29.

Westen has been around the block more than once.

The former St. Joseph of Toms River (now Donovan Catholic) player has also served as the head women’s coach at Georgian Court College (now Georgian Court University), the head boys coach at Donovan, the head girls and boys coach at Wall and the head girls coach at Mater Dei Prep.

He took Georgian Court’s Lions to a 79-39 record and was a two-time conference and district Coach of the Year.

He led Donovan’s Griffins to a 12-12 record. Wall’s Crimson Knights were 63-127 in boys play under Westen and their girls team was 87-62. Mater Dei was 10-14 with Westen at the helm.

Westen also coached St. Joseph’s junior varsity boys team and was the Griffi ns’ assistant athletic director and assistant boys coach. He retired as a health and physical education teacher at Wall.

“I get up in the morning, walk on the boardwalk and get ready for practice,” said Westen, a graduate of the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. “It is kind of cool.”

The Vikings figure to sorely miss the (Basketball - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 graduated Courtney Hagaman. The former Manasquan player last year led NJCAA Divisions I, II and III (OCC competes in the latter group) in scoring, averaging 30.3 points per game. The Toms River resident was named a Division III third-team all-american. Hagaman, a guard, is a junior member of the Winthrop University team.

The lone returnee from last season’s team is 5-foot-6 sophomore point guard Sydney Ulrich, a former Brick Memorial player.

She averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. The ex-Mustang was a shooting guard and small forward last year.

“I am hoping she can up her scoring average from last season,” Westen said.

“She is our captain. I have convinced her to put her hands on the ball. She won’t have to worry about her teammates passing her the ball. She is our best player so moving her to point guard was a no-brainer on my part. She is an outside threat.

“Courtney drove to the basket. I want Sydney to take the ball to the hole if she can. I want her to shoot and score fi rst and pass second.”

OCC appears strong up front where Westen expects production from 6-foot-2 freshman center Jessica Toplawski, a Monsignor Donovan graduate, and 6-foot-2 freshman power forward Lyanla Donaldson, who played for Lakewood.

“We have two good inside players who I am kind of excited about,” Westen said.

“They are very good options for Sydney.

Jessica is very good around the basket. She has great hands and a nice, soft shooting touch. We need her to score inside. Lyanla rebounds, throws the outlet pass and runs the floor. I am excited about her. She can be very, very good. They will give us more size than we have ever had before.”

Another ex-Lakewood player who hopes to make a positive impact on the team is 5-foot freshman guard Ashely Vargas.

“She and Donaldson played together so that is a big plus,” Westen said. “They are used to each other. Vargas is our spark plug.

She brings us a lot of energy and hustle.

She is constantly on the go and constantly talking. She likes to play the game.”

Vargas’ sister, Carolay Vargas, a 5-foot freshman guard from Lakewood, is another high energy player.

“She is similar to her sister as she is always moving and always talking,” Westen said.

“She could be our first guard off the bench.”

Natalie Wowkanyn, a 5-foot-10 sophomore out of Brick Memorial, gives the Vikings versatility.

“She can play either small forward or power forward,” Westen said. “She is trying to learn both positions. She is the glue we need. She is able to do a lot of different things. She knows we don’t need her as a scorer per se. She likes to play defense. She will help us on our three-quarter and half court presses. She is a very good athlete who will hold us all together.”

The team’s oldest player is freshman Melissa Lewis, 27, a 5-foot-8 forward who hails from Tennessee and resides in Jackson Township. A former member of

The Southern Ocean Times, November 11, 2017, Page 5 the United States Armed Forces, Lewis attended Middle Tennessee State.

“Much like Natalie, she is learning the small forward and power forward positions,” Westen said. “She has size and runs the floor well.”

Also hoping to make contributions are 5-foot-5 freshman guard Cassie Gravelle, a Wisconson native and a Toms River resident, and former Central player Victoria Britton, a 5-foot-4 freshman guard. Gravelle also plays softball for the Vikings.

“She is an athlete who runs the floor,” Westen said. “She is helping us out. We needed bodies so we recruited her off the softball team. She is learning as she goes.

You can tell she is an athlete.

“Victoria, who had never played basketball, made our team on her hustle. She is learning. She is really enjoying herself. As she learns the system, she will play better.”

OCC will have a diversified style of play.

“We want to mix it up,” Westen said. “We want to press, be able to move the chess pieces and give our opponents something to think about. We want to constantly change our defenses and our players are picking up on that concept. We want to run a transition offense before we get into our set offense.

“The players have picked up the two offenses we have installed. If we hold teams in the 50s, we should have enough offense to beat people. I really believe our inside game will surprise people as we did not have that last year.”

Westen is optimistic of success for the Vikings.

“Our goal is just to be competitive,” he said. “I think we will be OK. We can finish maybe third or fourth in our conference (the Garden State Athletic Conference) and still have a pretty good year. We lost 30 points per game with Courtney graduating and people know it. They may look past us and say, ‘You have a bunch of freshmen.’ We might sneak up on people.”

The Vikings’ first-year assistant coach is former Southern Regional and Kutztown University player Avery Hodgson, who competes in practice.

“She is a great addition for me,” Westen said.

“We hit it off from day one. Because we have only nine players on the team, we do a lot of four-on-four and dummy stuff. Avery fills in and is still young enough to get up and down the court. I coached against her team when I was at Wall. We had only six girls on the team last season.”

Westen hopes to attract all-around athletes to future teams.

“We want to have multi-sport athletes and for years OCC has done that,” he said. “We will take anyone if they are interested and want to keep playing basketball. Height is important, but it does not have to be.

“OCC is a well-kept secret. All OCC needs is dorms and it is a major college. I will stay in Ocean County for recruiting. Students can go here and work on their skills.”

Westen said former OCC players April Szymczyk (Jackson Liberty) and Lauren Lamastra (coach Lamastra’s sister and a Brick Memorial graduate) are on the rosters of Rowan University and Stockton University, respectively.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL How To Turn An Election Loss Into A Win If the candidate you backed has lost, or if you were the candidate who lost, you can’t let that stop you from making your community better.

Take something that you care about and volunteer.

Do you want to improve the environment or open space? There are plenty of local groups with those same goals. Do you want more recreation in your town? Volunteer to help out for a team or club.

Do you want to decrease taxes? Of course you do.

Get a copy of your town’s budget, educate yourself, and make suggestions for change (They might fall on deaf ears, but at least you will have tried).

Every town is in need of volunteers. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask who needs help. There are always boards and commit-

tees that need dedicated people. Often, they are so low profile, that the usual politically-involved people don’t want to be on them. So, there might be an opening. Religious groups and nonprofits are always eager to find people with the right motivation to help.

Now that the election results are in, the winning candidates are setting their goals for the upcoming years.

The losing candidates are not.

Why is that?

If you believed strongly enough in something to run for office, why not continue to do good in your community? There are other ways – and often better ways - to affect change than politics.

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Letters To The Editor New Jersey Carries Other States President Trump administration officials and members of Congress are implying that high tax states are getting an unfair advantage because taxpayers in those states are able to deduct their high property taxes and state income taxes from their federal tax returns.

The irony is that those states get the least return of federal funds of tax dollars sent to Washington, D.C. According to the most recent studies, one year the variation ranged from 61 cents to 2.02 dollars and another year the variation ranged from 50 cents to 3.33 dollars returned to the states.

New Jersey was listed as the lowest at 61 cents and 48th out of 50 in the other year.

To put it in prospective, to make New Jersey even, the federal government would have to send New Jersey an additional $15 billion or more. New Jersey’s budget for 2018 is $36 billion. If the federal government sent an additional $15 billion, the state could eliminate the state income tax or eliminate the sales tax and cut the income tax by 33 percent.

According to the studies, approximately 17 states subsidize the other 33 states.

The reason New Jersey is the highest taxed state is not necessarily because the state and local governments are doing anything wrong, it is because New Jersey is carrying the heaviest burden of federal expenditures. A segment of Texas residents has been talking about secession and their state is for all intents, even. Ironically there

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Just Say No To Xenu’s Fraud Many New Jerseyans are in need of a treatment program, to help break free from the grasp of addiction to drugs like heroin/opiates or a drinking problem. Families have often sent loved ones to multiple programs in the hopes of sobriety. But let’s not make a bad situation worse, and lose your money to a scam.

In an internet search for drug treatment programs, a group called “Narconon” will likely be a result. At times the group will operate treatment referral pages that mask their true operator. On their websites, they falsely claim 75 percent success rates. These rates are bogus.

Narconon is operated by the Church of Scientology, and bases their programs on brainwashing persons into the ideas of L. Ron Hubbard, and have attracted allegations of fraud, in addition to negligence when deaths have occurred in their sci-fi quack programs.

Narconon is not a medical program. Its staff has no bona fide medical qualifications. Sales staff are trained to manipulate the dynamics of a family in crisis, and are paid thousands of dollars per patient enrolled. Despite a similar name, Narconon has no links to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous whatsoever.

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on the lookout for Narconon and other Scientology front groups, seeking to recruit new members and sources of income for what the German government has deemed a corporate cult with fascist objectives. We should listen to the warnings of actress Leah Remini and if Scientology comes knocking, “Just Say No” and ask “How’s Xenu?”

Want to learn more about the cult’s space alien beliefs without paying or heaven forbid, joining? Check out WikiLeaks.org and you can do so. The “Church” of Scientology denies the existence of Space Lord Xenu in their beliefs at times, yet has claimed copyright ownership over such materials. The documents on WikiLeaks would cost a total of at least $250,000 to $350,000 to buy through a Scientology program. Also watch out for their “Free Personality Test” tables in public places.

I urge the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and county prosecutors to open criminal investigations into Narconon, for fraud and unlicensed practice of medicine.

Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Toms River

NFL Players Should Stand For Something Greater A current phase of “Black Power” assertion is being played out on football fields throughout the nation. Players denigrating our flag by kneeling or sitting when our National Anthem is played. This has now transgressed to seven and eight year old children who play Pee Wee football taking a knee during playing of the National Anthem.

The NFL players who are aiming to call attention to their plight of suffering under the yoke of police brutality should stop, and recall the actions of a frail lady, Rosa Parks, who by sitting on a bus, without the glare of cameras, PR agents, reporters or thousands of people viewing her courageous action, stood taller by sitting, than these behemoth football players who kneel, but do nothing to aid communities

assistance or presence. Her actions created more change than the combined actions of all the NFL teams and their allied spokespersons.

At present there are reports the football commissioner may present an edict that players must stand for the Anthem or remain off field during its playing. On the battle field our soldiers, sailors or Marines do not have that option, they are on the field, “the battle” field, facing an enemy whose only desire is to kill them. When they are on their knees, it is to pray that they are not maimed or killed, but this does not deter them from fulfilling their military duties. After battle they are not able to return their sumptuous homes, kiss their wives or hug their children as football players do. Military men give thanks, on their knees; they are praying to see another day.

Those who were never on foreign soil to watch old glory go up the flag pole at morning colors, or stood at attention during evening retreat when colors were lowered, or when the band sounded off and played the “Star Spangled Banner,” and your spine tingled with pride.

We as Americans do not march in lock step to any one thought or ideology, we are free to speak our minds, free to join any church or any political group, but with that freedom comes a responsibility. As Supreme Court Justice Frankfurter wrote, “free speech does not give you the right to shout “fire” in a crowded assembly.” I believe many activists - liberal, Democrat, conservative or Republican, black or white have come close to breaching that decree. Whatever fault you may find in our society, rather than shouting fire, look for the water hose, put out the fire, then work to correct what inequity you may find.

The motto used by the Knights of Columbus is “It is better to light one candle, then to curse the darkness.” In our own way, let us light that one candle, that will perhaps bring light to our divided country and world.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Councilman, Manchester Township

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and HomeGoods combine with Old Navy to fill the Kmart vacancy, divider walls will be put up in the building to accommodate all three stores, according to Jim Moran, Stafford Township administrator.

Asked about whether the original Kmart entrance will be split into separate entrances for each new store, Moran said, “We have no idea of those details at this point.”

With the introduction of these new establishments into Stafford, the hope is to improve the overall quality of the area for residents and shoppers, according to Moran.

“It will not only make the area more functional, but also much prettier,” said Moran.

Moran noted that the new businesses will increase tax ratables and employment opportunities for Stafford as well.

Employees in the area observed that these new additions will improve business. Jeanine, manager at the Mandee clothing store located next to what used to be Kmart, concluded that a TJ Maxx and Old Navy directly next to her store will be good for business.

“I definitely think that this will increase busi-

ness for us,” said Jeanine. She also mentioned that Stafford has been in need of newer eating establishments.

“I think we need more and better restaurants here, we only have Friday’s,” she said.

Some Manahawkin residents also think that the new businesses will be beneficial in many ways.

“Having those bigger businesses won’t change too much of the atmosphere since there has always been big corporate stores in those plazas,” resident Kara Bilgrav said. “I think it’s good that more popular stores are taking up that space so that they are more likely to be successful.”

On top of these attractions coming to Stafford, there are more commercial ratables on the table.

Atlanticare has bought what used to be Pizza Hut and Pathmark, near the Walmart on Route 72.

These two spaces have been renovated and transformed into new Atlanticare Urgent Care centers.

These newly renovated buildings have already increased the aesthetic of the area, whereas before they were vacant spaces in an empty parking lot.

With the anticipation of a new Burlington Coat Factory and Old Navy to raise the quality of shopping alongside the renovation of old businesses, Stafford Township is working hard to boost the overall aesthetic of the town, according to Moran.

“It is a win-win for everyone,” said Moran.

would include online courses in addition to using technology for testing and other classroom uses.

The final major goal is communications.

This was described as increasing dialogue with the public, and “improving its online presence through Facebook, Twitter, Linke-

din, alumni website, real time bi-weekly emails, upgraded website, and automated phone calls.”

During recent Board of Education meetings, members said they hoped to address some of the negativity and rumors that residents are sharing on social media.

Stafford:

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-Photos by Kim Bosco The TJ Maxx and Michaels Arts & Crafts are currently separated by a Famous Footwear and Sally Beauty Supply store.

Lacey:

Continued From Page 1 of the budget comes from taxes and state funding. The district would continue efforts to bring in grants, corporate sponsorships, and similar funding sources.

Facilities refers to the school buildings and properties. The board will be addressing the most important maintenance issues, based on an energy audit and a facilities assessment, within the budget.

When it comes to technology, the goal is to integrate it throughout the curriculum. This

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Pine Shores’ Art Association Exhibits At Latino Flavor Grille

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association has a new art partnership with Latino Flavor Grille in the Lakeside Village Plaza on Stafford Road at Route 9 in Manahawkin, just across Main Street from Manahawkin’s Lake Park.

Carlos Munoz, owner of the new restaurant that opened this summer, asked Pine Shores to arrange for their artists to exhibit work in the dining room on a rotating basis. The paintings will all compliment the colorful and expansive theme of the Latino menu that includes creative fare from throughout Central and South America.

Currently on the menu are Puerto Rican, Cuban, Peruvian, Mexican, Salvadoran, Columbian and Argentinian specialties prepared by head chef Eloy Reyes.

The first exhibiting artists here are Mary Walker-Baptiste and Suzi Hoffman who together have 14 paintings hanging that include watercolors, oil paintings, and bright alcohol ink works with themes of fish, seashells, and vegetables in pri-

mary colors. The art works are for sale and will be on display for two months, which will then be followed by new exhibits of Latin-theme artwork by other Pine Shores artists.

Owner Munoz previously worked at Moester’s Bakery in the same plaza. Chef Reyes comes to Latino Grille with prior experience at La Bamba, Brazzi and Element. The delicious fare created by this talented team has already received good reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor, and the addition of bright art work to the dining room enhances the ambiance for lunch and dinner. Take-out meals are also available at Latino Flavor Grille.

For restaurant information, call 609-994-2652.

This is an art pop-up gallery and community outreach program of Pine Shores Art Association, an organization of more than 300 artists in southern New Jersey. For more information about Pine Shores visit pineshoresartassociation. org, or contact Suzi Hoffman at 240-462-8963 or redcanoestudio@comcast.net.

Let Freedom Sing

MANAHAWKIN – Let Freedom Sing is an engaging multi-media performance, which explains how music can move and motivate people to action.

Sing along and learn about the power of songs that protesters sang in picket lines, mass meetings, police wagons, and jail cells, as they fought for justice and equality.

Historical film footage and narrative features a journey through the music of Marvin Gaye,

Bob Dylan, The Staple Singers, Curtis Mayfield and the voices who provided a soundtrack for a revolution.

This program is sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The program will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library, 129 N. Main St. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Sundaes With Santa

LACEY – The Lacey Township Parent-Teacher-Student Association is hosting Sundaes with Santa from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 2 at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St. in Lanoka Harbor.

The cost is $8 per child, which includes one free photo with Santa and a sundae.

Crafts, face painting and snacks are available at an additional cost.

Activities, games and a 50/50 will be offered.

Those who bring in a canned good for the Lacey Food Bank will receive a free tattoo.

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Stockton Accounting Students Get Hands-On Lesson In IRS Criminal Investigations

GALLOWAY – Accountants don’t typically carry guns.

But, as 24 accounting students at Stockton University learned, being a special agent for IRS Criminal Investigations means you might uncover a money laundering operation for terrorists, resulting in an armed raid.

The IRS Criminal Investigation Newark Field Office brought the Adrian Project to Stockton’s Campus Center for a day-long simulation of a mock criminal investigation. The students reviewed bank statements, invoices and tax returns, but also surveilled and interrogated witnesses, and requested arrest and search warrants.

The day ended when, armed with bright red or blue “handguns” and wearing protective vests, they stormed the sites under investigation and made arrests.

“It was awesome,” said student Andrew Garrity, 22 of Lacey Township in Ocean County. “I 100 percent want to do this.”

Stockton assistant professors of Business Studies and Accounting Leo Previti and Barry Palatnik brought the program to Stockton to give students exposure to a different type of career in accounting.

“The important thing for us is that it was experiential learning,” Palatnik said.

Students were “sworn in” as special agents in the morning, carried real, if older model, radios to communicate during surveillance, and wore IRS protective vests.

IRS Special Agent Robert Glantz said the day gives students a glimpse of a career path they might not have thought of. Several Stockton

graduates who are working in the field participated in the simulation.

IRS Special Agent Scott Smith, ’92, said students did a good job interrogating him, even though he gave them a hard time during questioning.

“They paid attention,” he said.

Eric Ludwick, ’97, started his career with the state Attorney General’s office and now works with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit.

“I thought I was going to be an accountant who sat in an office,” Ludwick said. “I’m still using the same skill set, but it’s a whole different perspective.”

Students said the day showed them how they could apply what they are learning in different ways.

Elizabeth Hartman, 24, of Estell Manor in Atlantic County said she has known since she was 18 that she wanted to work for the IRS doing investigations.

“I learned how to look at different things, connect documents and find things that don’t match,” she said of the simulation.

Glantz said the day condenses what could be months of work into a one-day simulation, but students still get an idea of what an investigation entails.

Not every student may want the excitement of a criminal investigation, but they all got a taste of a different way to apply their skills.

“Accountants don’t have to just sit at a desk,” Tyler Hamblin, 22, of Brick Township in Ocean County, said.

No Shave November

LACEY – Members of the Lacey Township Police Department and local Emergency Services Volunteers will once again be breaking protocol for a good cause. Lacey Township Police Officers, along with members from the Forked River, Lanoka Harbor and Bamber Lakes Fire Departments, the Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor EMS Squads, the Lacey Township Dive Team, and the Lacey Township Governing Body, will be participating in “No Shave November” to raise awareness and funding for cancer charities. The initiative began Nov. 1 and will conclude on Nov. 30.

No-Shave November is a fundraiser in which people put down their razor in order to raise awareness and funding for cancer charities.

Residents in Lacey Township will find some of their police officers and emergency service personnel to be on the “hairy side” during the month of November. For example, the public

may see uniformed police officers sporting beards and mustaches, all in the name of fighting cancer.

Funds raised by the “Lacey Township Challenge” (Lacey Police and Emergency Services) will go to charities including Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lacey Township Police and the Emergency Services are not taking donations directly. Donations on behalf of the police officers and the Emergency Services personnel should be made directly to No-Shave.org under the Lacey Township Challenge. Both the Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Emergency Services have pledged to reach $3,000.00 each, for a total donation of $6,000.00.

On Oct. 30, representatives from each agency took a before photograph, and will take another one on Dec. 1.

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MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library will host a “SCORE Workshop: Website Design Tips to Attract New Customers to Your Business” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15.

Guests will discover if their business websites are working for or against them. Web site design tips and techniques that will convert websites from being hohum and boring into a lead generating tool for business will be reviewed.

Internet Marketing Specialist and Owner of Yes You Can Marketing, LLC, Maureen Rushalski, will show guests how certain features when added to their websites can transform them into a work horse for building businesses.

The Stafford branch is located at 129 N. Main St. in Manahawkin.

To register, call 609-597-3381 or register online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Pine Shores Art Association, Art History Lecture

MANAHAWKIN – Professor Kate Nearpass Ogden PhD, Stockton University, will present “John G. Johnson Collection of Old Masters, including Botticelli, Titian, Brueghel, Bosch, Rembrandt, Sargent, and Wistler.”

This presentation will take place with a 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. lecture on Nov. 27 at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County

Library, 129 N. Main St. This collection can be seen in the Philadelphia Museum of Art as a Special Exhibition. The artist’s reception preceding the lecture features artists Jan Becker, Nancy Camillerie, Joyce Ecohart, Nancy Edwards, Ruth Kramer, Paul Hartelius, Kathy Houk, June Merrifield, and Ilomay Pedicini.

To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive At St. Francis Parish

BRANT BEACH – The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, on Nov. 30 for a blood drive. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m.

Appointments are preferred and can be made at the Red Cross website at redcrossblood. org, keyword LBI St Francis, or by calling the Community Center at 609-494-8861.

Walk-ins are also welcome.

dren younger than 2 attend free.

Registration forms must be filled out, and can be found at the recreation center.

For more information, call 609-698-0080, ext. 122 or 131.

Dogs should be brought in a leash, and cats and other small animals in a secure carrier.

All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, call Maryellen at 908-910-4842 or Roxanne at 732-859-5373.

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“Dry eye” occurs when eyes don’t produce enough tears or do not make the right kind of tears. When treating this problem, it’s important to know that tears are composed of three layers. The “oily” layer on the outside of the tear film makes the tear surface smooth and keeps tears from drying up too quickly. The middle “watery” layer cleans the eye, while the “mucous” layer on the inside of the tear film helps spread the watery layer over the eye’s surface. Because over-the-counter “artificial” tears come in different formulations of oil, water, and mucus, they might not work in all cases. If so, prescription eye drops work by helping the eyes make more of their own tears.

Nearly five million Americans age 50 and older have clinically significant dry eye syndrome, and dry eyes affect nearly twice as many women as men. Surprisingly, watery eyes also can be a symptom of dry eye syndrome. This is because dryness on the eye’s surface sometimes will over-stimulate production of the watery component of your tears as a protective mechanism. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., at 732-349-5622.

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The Connection Between Allergies And Hearing Loss We’re here to help you. Sneezing and congestion may be the most obvious symptoms of seasonal allergies, but these annual annoyances can also cause lasting damage to your hearing. If you experience seasonal allergies, you’re no doubt familiar with the itching, sneezing and congestion that grows with the new flowers each spring. These are the typical symptoms of a seasonal allergic reaction, but there’s one symptom that you may not be aware of, hearing loss. Less common than other allergy symptoms and often mild, this kind of hearing loss is frequently overshadowed by other debilitating effects like sneezing and itchy eyes. Fortunately, most forms of allergy-related hearing loss are the result of congestion. The eustachian tubes – small vents in the back of the throat that regulate air pressure in the middle ear – can become clogged by mucus or swelling as easily as the sinuses or nasal cavity, producing a feeling of fullness in the ear and causing speech to sound distant or muffled. Once the congestion dissipates, the eustachian tubes usually clear and hearing returns to normal. On rare occasions, though, the eustachian tubes don’t clear, which can result in a burst eardrum. This happens

when fluid gathers in the middle ear. If too much fluid or air builds up too quickly with no drain available, the pressure can cause a rupture. This can result in significant hearing damage, but fortunately, with a bit of vigilance, you can protect your hearing throughout the year. If you experience any of the following symptoms during allergy season, contact us immediately.

1. A sudden change in your hearing abilities 2. Voices sounding muffled or muddied 3. Feeling like you need to “pop” your ears, or that your ears are “full” 4. Dizziness or vertigo 5. Nagging pain within the ear, especially if it is prolonged or seems to be getting worse with time 6. Fluid discharge from the ear While medications are available to reduce the risk of infection and alleviate congestion, and surgical intervention can be prescribed for severe cases, the key to protecting your hearing is detecting potential problems as early as possible.

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New York Blood Center Needs Blood

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.

“It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.”

This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.”

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group Announces Meetings

TOMS RIVER – You are welcome to attend the Central/Southern New Jersey Area Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Lighthouse Center for Diabetes, Riverwood Building #1,

first floor, 67 Highway 37. Take the opportunity to talk and share with others who have Sjögren’s. Find support and understanding in dealing with this chronic disease. To register or for more information, call 732-557-3210 or 888-724-7123.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I bet you feel like you used to be smarter and quick at making decisions. I hear you and at 52, I feel like my brain is still fairly sharp but not like it was at 30. Let me ask you some personal questions: Do you forget things easily?

Do you get derailed from a task easily or distracted by sounds and noises?

What about your IQ? When my now 24-year-old son was just 9, a doctor thought he had ADHD, and I came this close to putting him on a stimulant. Even though I declined the medicine, I used natural fish oils high in DHA. He turned out to be naturally brilliant without any of those prescribed stimulants.

I’m not trying to alarm you about medications, but you should be informed so you can choose the best option for your loved ones. DHA fish oils are known to support a healthy brain and attention span in all people, young and old.

Studies have involved children and teenagers who had low levels of DHA and they, not surprisingly, had poor reading scores as well as behavioral problems. Could these children benefit from omega 3 supplementation? Low DHA in children aged 7 through 9 were associated with reading and comprehension that was below average, as well as behavioral issues. Why aren’t physicians considering DHA supplementation as a first-line treatment? Probably because the pharmaceutical sales people aren’t hyping those up.

Some studies point to DHA supplementation as a method of increasing overall intelligence as you get older.

Can you imagine?! They based this finding on kids between the ages of 3 and 5 years old who had received omega 3 fat supplements as infants. Those kids outscored children who were in the placebo group who did not get the omega fats. By “outscored” I mean they had better results across the board on bot vocabulary and intelligence tests.

Omega-3 fatty acids seem to boost and balance your brain function. Basically, I’m saying we’re all fatheads and need good fats for our brain which consists of lipophilic cells.

About 60 percent or slightly more brain material is comprised of fat. Of the total fat, DHA makes up approximately 20 percent of your brain’s cerebral cortex.

That’s the part of your brain that helps you think, learn a language, correctly perceive things, reason and comprehend.

It is involved in voluntary movement so when you think I need to pick up that pen, your arm automatically does that for you, compliments of your cerebral cortex.

DHA plays an undeniable role for your cerebral cortex and your nerves. It’s found in unusually high levels in your neurons (the cells of your brain and spinal cord). That’s why patients with a TBI (traumatic brain injury) are told to take omega 3 fatty acids that are high in DHA content.

When you combine DHA fish oil with vitamin D or the calming mineral magnesium, the result can be even more astonishing, especially if you have other signs of cognitive decline such as memory loss, senior moments and problems making decisions.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) 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) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Help Wanted 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 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be flexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (47) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (49) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop.

9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 908-489-3412.

(46) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881.

(46) Auto Firm - Seeks part time office help. Computer skills a must, quickbooks and phone skills a plus. Call 609-242-9700.

(46) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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(47) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51) Community Resource Center - Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4.

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See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

(46) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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(49) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(49) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(47) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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International Education Week Events At Ocean County College

OCEAN COUNTY – The Global Education Committee and Student Life Committee at Ocean County College present International Education Week, “Bound to the Destiny of Others.” All events take place on the Main Campus, College Drive in Toms River. The events are free and open to the public.

Nov 13 at 9:30 a.m., Tech Lecture Hall (Bldg. 25), Pover t y Inc. Host: Chad Sexton, OCC College Lecturer of Sociology. A screening of the documentary Poverty Inc., which challenges the perception of global charity and promotes entrepreneurship as an effective alternative to alleviating global poverty.

Nov. 13 at 11 a.m., Rooms A&B, Conference (Bldg. 10), Peace Corps: Madagascar. Presenter: John Ramos,

former Peace Corps Volunteer, Madagascar, 2007-2009. Ramos will discuss in candid detail his experience living and working abroad with his primary role teaching English in a local school and working closely with environment and health volunteers on several auxiliary projects.

Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m., Rooms A&B, Conference (Bldg. 10), Contemporary Slaver y. Facilitators: Jason Ghibesi, OCC College L e ct u re r of Pol it ical Scie nce/ H ist or y, a nd Kev i n Bales, University of Nottingham Professor of Contemporary Slavery. A virtual/Skype lecture/discussion. Bales is author of Slave Next Door and Ending Slavery and is considered the world’s leading expert on contemporary slavery.

Nov. 14 at 11 a.m., Rooms A&B, Conference (Bldg. 10), Women in the Muslim World. Host: Dr. Maysa Hayward, OCC Dean of Instructional Outreach.

A lecture and discussion highlighting the role of women in the Muslim world.

Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m., Tech Lecture Hall (Bldg. 25), Global Voices: An Examination of Literature, Film, and Identity.

Presenters: OCC English Faculty – Dr. Sandra Brown, Professor; Dr. Jennifer Dellner, Professor, Dr. Joaquin Rolon, Associate Professor; and Jayanti Tamm, Associate Professor. Topics: insecurity caused by terrorism, immigration, familial/societal implications, and genetic identity.

Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m., Gateway Lecture Hall (Bldg. 101), Food Security, Edu-

cation, and Human Rights. Presenter: Charlot te Langeveld, OCC Adju nct Associate Professor of Social Science.

A discussion on the challenges of effective humanitarian aid delivery. Prof.

Langeveld is a cultural anthropologist with ten years of international fieldwork experience in Africa and Afghanistan.

The Global Education Com mit tee sponsor s a nd promotes event s t hat heighten students, campus, and community understanding of the interconnectedness of diverse cultures and nations, and fosters a college climate of global citizenry.

For information, contact Jason Ghibesi, OCC College Lecturer of Political Science/Histor y, at jghibesi@ocean. edu.

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Inside The Law Why Do I Need A Power Of Attorney?

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, II Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

In the past you may have made an appointment with your attorney to prepare a Last Will and Testament and Living Will, however, you may not realize the importance and convenience of a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney can be crucial during a time of disability. Additionally, a Power of Attorney can be useful if you are on vacation and unable to perform simple everyday decisions. A Power of Attorney can be useful for people of all ages.

A Power of Attorney enables you to identify a trusted family member or close friend as Attorney-in-Fact.

The power of the Attorney-in-Fact is determined by the type of Power of Attorney that you execute.

A D u rable Power of At tor ney grants another person the ability to act on your behalf, regardless of illness. The scope of the Durable Power of Attorney can be very broad encompassing all financial, ban king and personal decisions.

For example, this Power of Attorney allows the Attorney-in-Fact to pay bills, borrow money, complete tax, medical and other forms for you. In addition, you may name an Alternate Attorney-in-Fact, if your first choice is unable or unavailable to act on your behalf.

In contrast, a Limited Power of Attorney is very narrow in scope. This would limit the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority to act on your behalf only if you become disabled. While this document is executed prior to the onset of a disability, it can only be used if and when, but not before you become disabled. In order for the

Li m it ed Powe r of Attorney to become effective, you may need a physician’s written report to confirm you are disabled and unable to manage your personal and financial affairs.

You may need a Power of Attorney if you are out-of-state or country on vacation, and require someone to act on your behalf.

For instance, you may appoint a family member, close friend or your attorney as Attorney-in-Fact to complete a real estate closing.

In this case the Power of Attorney would specifically outline the purpose, time period and extent of the Attorney-in-Fact’s authority. This power would be only for the purpose of closing or selling and expire after the closing is complete.

In addition, the specific property would be identified in the Power of Attorney, therefore, limiting the closing power to only the specific property.

Whether you are traveling away from home, planning for the future or have a loved one with disabilities, a Power of Attorney can be the best way to ensure the appropriate decisions and duties are carried out for you or your loved ones.

The Law Firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation & Wills, Trust & Powers of Attorney.

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JCP&L Warns Customers Of Scam

By Jennifer Peacock NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power & Light is warning its customers of yet another scam making its way through communities.

Customers may receive phone calls from someone posing as an electric company employee, threatening to shut off power unless an immediate payment is made using a prepaid debit card such as a Green Dot card.

JCP&L wants it customers to know that while it may call to remind customers that a payment is past due, an explanation of how payments may be made will be offered. No JCP&L representative will demand payment using a prepaid debit card.

Customers who receive such calls should contact JCP&L at 800-662-3115.

For more information, visit firstenergycorp.com/paymentoptions.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

My Kids Won’t Share

Dear Joel, My wife and I are the proud parents of two little boys ages 5 and 6. We try to provide everything they need and want.

We even throw in some extras whenever we can, but they won’t share anything.

My wife and I have their futures and our own to plan. It’s such a waste to buy two of everything, when that money could be invested in our futures or even spent on a fun family outing. Is this just a phase?

Btw, you only need to answer once, my wife and I will share.

Double Trouble, Toms River Dear Trouble, Sounds like you and your wife a practical, fun-loving, generous parents and I’m sure the examples you’re setting will have a very positive impact on your boys.

Many children, especially ones so close in age, go through a phase like this. Often, they are each trying to prove that you

like them each equally. They may also be demonstrating their early character development. Watch how they behave. Is one responsible with his toys while the other breaks or loses them? Is one a bully at playtime? Does one think everything they have or do is better? I would incorporate activities like art where they each create a unique item.

Also, play family time games where they work together. You can use this phase to show them how much fun sharing is, and then have them share their outgrown toys with others. I think your family will be just fine.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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Prosecutor Wants Life Term For Armed Robber

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – An armed robbery defendant was found guilty on numerous charges in late October.

Toms River resident Michael Allan Guerino, 53, was found guilty of fi rst degree armed robbery, third degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, third degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and fourth degree theft on Oct. 25 before Superior Court judge Therese A. Cunningham, J.S.C. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15.

Guerino, who has more than 30 prior convictions, may face a life term, which the State is seeking.

On Jan. 29, 2016, Guerino entered the Dollar Tree on Hooper Avenue at about 9:40 p.m, clothed in a hooded sweatshirt and gloves. The prosecutor’s office said he approached the 24-year-old female cashier, pretending that he would purchase a candy bar, but instead walked behind the counter and drew a knife, pressing it into the cashier’s back. Guerino demanded she open the register and “threatened to “stick” her if she tried to call for help. When the cashier was unable to open the register, Guerino ripped the cash drawer from the register. He fled with $234.96 and the cash register drawer.

After investigating, the Toms River Police executed a search of 48 Gower Court, where Guerino lived. Police found the

clothing worn by Guerino the night of the robbery. He was identified by the cashier as well.

The jury of nine women and three men only took three hours to indict Guerino on all five counts.

Ocean County Senior Assistant Prosecutor Michael Abatemarco prosecuted this case. Toms River Police Detectives Steven Bucci, Patrick Jacques and Louis Santora all testified at the trial. Toms River Police officers Matthew Broderick and Anthony Claps, along with Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Ralph Laudicina, also testified.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of november 11 - november 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone might appreciate your romantic side in the week ahead. A romantic partner may command your attention and spark your creativity. A friend or social group, however, could distract you from duties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good intentions and helpfulness might not be enough, as accuracy and precision are needed to keep all the wheels turning smoothly. Initiate important financial and business projects in the second half of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work out details that are sticky by being analytical rather than picky. In the week ahead you might find that someone close vacillates between being generous and economical. You should learn to roll with the punches.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You never appreciate the highs until you get low. It is possible that you see only what you want to see and become disillusioned in the week ahead. Use that energy constructively to put misconceptions to rest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A brief period of misunderstanding could put you at odds with someone important in the week to come. Romantic yearnings could cause you to ignore wisdom and act against your better judgment, so be discreet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You understand the value of being practical as well as imaginative.

Whatever challenges you encounter in the week ahead can be put into better perspective by getting more information and being more understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Group events and activities might have a pointed agenda. In the week ahead it might be in your best interest to find ways to have a good time with friends. You can plan a shopping spree or a night out with buddies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may receive pleasant reminders that you are loved and valued as this week unfolds. Focus on making a partnership stronger and enjoy supportive relationships. Your smallest efforts may add up to large achievements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All things come to those who wait. This week you can adjust your viewpoint if you focus on being patient. Rather than rehashing the past you can dream about ways you can achieve a better future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whatever you can imagine can become reality. You may be inspired to do something important in the week ahead. You can count on having the stamina to follow through on a project close to your heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Frivolous fantasies could develop in the week ahead.

You may have your heart riveted on the wrong person or thing. Your more serious friends could keep you on the right path and misplaced enthusiasms in check.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are able to form a sharp image of a fuzzy concept. Since you have the ability to put your ideas into action your week ahead can be highly productive. Use your creativity and imagination in constructive ways.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get A Jump On Thanksgiving And Put This Classic Pie Recipe On Your Menu Now

By Wolfgang Puck

The fourth Thursday in November comes early this year. With only three weeks to get ready for Thanksgiving, that can put a lot of pressure on those who rightly consider the holiday their biggest home cooking occasion of the year.

Let me help you take a major step in your planning by solving the question of what to serve for dessert by sharing this classic Spago version of an all-time holiday favorite: pecan pie.

Many people who have tried this version tell me it’s the best pecan pie they’ve ever tasted. But, when you bake it and take a bite yourself, you will probably note that there’s nothing too outof-the-ordinary about it. No chocolate chunks or drizzle, no added spices, not even any of the flecks of bacon that seem to find their way into even sweet recipes these days. It’s a straightforward pecan pie.

So, what makes the pie so memorable? Like any really good cooking, it is quality results from an accumulation of small details that all add up to a big, noticeable difference.

Let’s start with the pie pastry. I start by making my own rather than using something store-bought. I like to use what the French call pate sucree, which translates simply as “sugar dough,” a very basic pastry that takes just minutes to prepare in a food processor and bakes up especially sweet and crisp.

Then there’s the filling. Instead of using vanilla extract to flavor the syrupy mixture that typically binds the pecans together, I start with a whole vanilla bean, scraping its tiny seeds into butter that I melt and brown to enhance the nutty flavor. For the same reason, I also like to add a spoonful of Frangelico, a widely available hazelnut liqueur, which also emphasizes the nuttiness. And I’m proud to say I include just about as many nuts as can fit into the pastry shell; a full pound of them - both a base of chopped pecans and then concentric circles of pecan halves. You won’t find a thin layer of nuts sitting atop a thick layer of syrup in this pecan pie!

You’ll also notice that I bake the pie in a tart pan with a removable bottom, available in any wellstocked kitchen supply store or online, rather than a pie pan. That ensures that the filling has an even thickness right up to the edges, for more uniform baking.

You may be tempted to give the recipe a try now, three weeks before Thanksgiving. Go ahead!

You’ll probably want to make it again and again, all the way through the holiday season.

Position the rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, lightly but evenly rub the inside of a 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart pan with removable bottom with some butter, or coat with nonstick spray.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the sugar dough into a circle 11 inches (27.5-cm) in diameter. Loosely roll it up on the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart pan, pressing the dough into the pan. With the tip of a knife, carefully trim the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For the filling, put 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. With the back edge of a knife, carefully scrape the seeds from each vanilla bean half; add the pod halves and scrapings to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, taking care not to let the butter burn.

Scrape the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; remove and discard the vanilla pod. Add the corn syrup, sugar, whole egg and yolks, and liqueur. Whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

To assemble the pie, place the prepared shell on a baking tray. Spread the chopped pecans over the bottom. Carefully arrange the pecan halves on top, rounded sides up, in concentric circles, starting along the outer edge. Evenly ladle the filling over the nuts, to reach the top of the shell.

Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the filling feels firm when lightly, quickly touched and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes.

To unmold, use the back of a spoon or a knife to tap all around the side of the tart pan. Place the pan on top of a wide-mouthed jar or can narrower than the pan. Gently free the outer ring, letting it slip down the side of the jar. Return the pie to the rack to cool completely.

Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

PECAN PIE Makes one 9-inch (22.5-cm) pie, serves 8

In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar, and pulse on and off once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the processor bowl and process until a ball begins to form, adding additional cream as necessary to bring the dough together.

Carefully remove from the processor bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.

Store any unused dough wrapped airtight in the freezer, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use.

1 pound (500 g) sugar dough (recipe follows) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for coating the tart pan 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) light corn syrup 2/3 cup (185 mL) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon Frangelico or brandy 1/4 pound (125 g) chopped pecans 3/4 pound (375 g) pecan halves Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

(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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