2019-12-21 - The Jackson Times

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Thousands Tour Toyland For The Holidays Letters Page 7.

Community News!

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Inside The Law Page 25.

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Teddy Bears are always part of a tour of Toyland

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Superheroes, characters from the Disney film “Frozen,” giant toy soldiers and the usual Christmas cast of Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, elves and Rudolph the red-nosedreindeer all reassembled along with staff members and senior volunteers for some fun in Toyland.

Toyl a n d o p e n e d during the weekend of December 7-8 at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled at 45 Don Conner Blvd.

For more than 20 years the center has been transformed into multiple holiday themed rooms featuring costumed characters, a train room, and a gift shop area that featured multiple costumes for the free teddy bears

provided to children.

Around 2,000 visitors toured Toyland which wa s ma de possible through a cooperative effort between the Salvation Army, senior center staff and around 100 volunteers including students from Jackson Memorial High School, Jackson Liberty High School and senior citizens.

Salvation Army Field Re present at ive Esther Leon once again brought members of her family to be a part of the event including her husband Ar turo and children Jeanelise DeJesus, Josiah DeJesus and Jaslere DeJesus. “We’ve been involved with this for over 20 years and it is wonderful to see the seniors who make the teddy bear outfits and so many wonderf ul

—Photo by Bob Vosseller

things that go on during the event. It brings out so many families.”

The Fellmanns were one such family. Carla and Frank Fellmann came with their kids Abbie, 9 and Nathan, 8. “This is our second year for this,” Carla Fellmann said.

“I really enjoy the teddy bears,” Abbie said.

Her brother said, “I like the cookies, Santa and the bears.”

Senior Center Director Kate Slisky said, “We had a few small changes this year. We added a superhero backdrop of Gotham City that was made by our talented recreation director Kristine Jackson.

“We started working on this on Thanksgiving week and on Monday we start to break it down,” Slisky said.

“We really appreci-

ate the hard work that Department of Public Works employees Mark Herrick, Steve Clark and Chet Smilik - who handles all the electrical work - do to make this all happen.

We also appreciate our senior volunteers who help us with the concession stand and the Snowflake Gift Shop where visitors can shop for a variety of holiday items.”

Slisky said that the Salvation Army has been very supportive of the center and that they provided 2,000 free Teddy Bears that the children receive when they come through Toyland. We also give the children a cookie and juice when they come through the door and visit our rooms.”

“Our senior volunteers

Model Classroom Reaches Different Learning Styles

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Local educators developed a means to work with their students and harness their energy as part of childhood development.

School District officials and educators at the Switlik Elementary School recently came together to celebrate the school’s receipt of a $10,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation’s Model Classroom grant program.

“Through my years of teaching, I have learned that kids need different ways of learning,’’ Switlik teacher Monique Placek said. “I realized that this is just an ideal space for them.’’

Last month Placek joined representatives from OceanFirst and district staff in cutting the ribbon on the Model Classroom. Placek was thrilled to be able to show her students utilizing various stations including a balance platform, stationary bike, bistro table setup with Chromebooks, and various seating stations - all designed to allow students to learn in ways that suit them best.

The elementary school’s model classroom is (Classroom - See Page 9)

Vigil Remembers Raccoon Beaten To Death By Lacey Teens

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Around 20 people, concerned about incidents of animal cruelty, came out for a vigil in front of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office on Hooper Avenue.

The vigil was held to mark the first anniversary of an incident involving a raccoon who was trapped by several teenagers in Lacey Township and who beat the animal to death.

“Yes, it’s been a full year since that poor animal was tortured and murdered for the entertainment of two Lacey Township kids, and the Ocean County Prosecutor has yet to share

(Toyland - See Page 8)

(Vigil- See Page 8)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Barnegat JROTC Saluted Open letter to Chief Wa r r a nt Of f ice r Ji m Mackey, a nd pa rent s and cadets of the Barnegat High School Navy JROTC program: Just wanted to take the time to thank you and your cadets for all the help they gave us during our most recent Thank You d i n ne r we hosted for local Viet nam veterans on Saturday, 10/12/19, at Barnegat’s American Legion Post 232.

Several cadets were there from start to finish, helping us to set up, t hen brea k dow n and clean up. They took time out of their free Saturday to come and s h ow lo c a l Vie t n a m veterans how much they mean to ou r com munit y, and did so with honor and respect.

Two of the cadets (Jasmine and Valorie) even WALKED several miles to the American Legion post on their own, in their uniforms, to ensu re t hey were t here promptly at 4 p.m. Even though they were the first ones to arrive, they insisted on being the last ones to leave, too.

Anthony, Mary, James, and Philip were other cadets whose names I was able to note with staying practically from start to finish, but that d id n’t me a n t he re st of the total of 13 cadets who came later on didn’t sacrifice something in order to help others that day. As I understand it, the others who could n’t get there earlier on in the evening were at a drill in a town far away, and h a d b e e n up si nce 4 a.m. that day. Despite that grueling schedule, they still chose to come immediately afterwards to help at ou r event, a nd st ay ‘t il t he end

with putting tables and chai r s ba ck t oget he r and sweeping up. Even though I didn’t get all t hei r na mes, please k now we appreciated each and every one of them for coming and for giving us some of their free time on a Saturday night.

Not having children ourselves, Jimmy and I don’t get much positive exposure to youth, since social media is rife with examples of their downfall. However, each time we have an interaction with Barnegat’s youth, and especially with the cadets f rom you r program, our hope for humanity is regained, and I’m not trying to be cheesy in stating that. If you know me, you know I tell it like it is.

We’re so glad Barnegat has this program to offer our younger generations, because we feel our community greatly benef its from it. In a time where complaints versus compliments are doled out 100:1, we felt it was impor tant you k now how mu ch t he contributions of these young men and women were appreciated.

This open letter was posted with the hope ou r sentiments reach the cadets, their parents, and to any leaders upstream. We also wanted to make su re our gratefulness and encouragement to those in the program and others thinking about entering the program are relayed in a timely manner.

Thank you for all you do in helping to create such terrific citizens of Barnegat!

Thy and Jimmy Cavagnaro Founders, Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat

School Cuts Will Hurt Local Businesses This is a letter Superintendent Charles Sampson sent to the local chambers of commerce regarding the impacts of S-2 on both the Freehold Regional High School District and the community at large. This will be a significant issue here as it has been in other towns such as Toms River.

I wanted to take a moment to discuss Senate Bill 2 (S-2) and the impacts that it will have on both the Freehold Regional High School District and the community at large.

The Freehold Regional is an exemplary district. Our students have outstanding opportunities to explore their passions whether through participation in one of our specialized Magnet Programs, career and technical education pathways or through various clubs and sports teams. As a regionalized system, our economy of scale allows us to provide a superior education for our students while spending approximately $3,500 per pupil less than similar districts.

In fact, our per-pupil costs are below most of the K-8 systems in our area despite running hundreds of clubs and athletic teams. The belief that this district has somehow lived “high on the hog” for years as stated by supporters of S-2 is a dangerous misrepresentation.

This year, the Freehold Regional was reduced $3.8 million state aid, next year we will lose between $6 and $7 million with subsequent reductions for the next four years thereafter continuing on until we lose approximately $30 million in

Letters To The Editor funding. Our cumulative loss begin to erode.

As we face our Kurdish allies there and in state aid will reach $120 million dollars by the end of this phase-in. Even with raising taxes we will never be able to close that gap. Our class sizes are already at 30 students for core courses.

That number will have to rise to accommodate cuts. Critical infrastructure work will be delayed, our extracurricular structure will change, transportation for students will also be affected.

S-2 will change the face of this district. As business leaders, you understand how vital a great school system is to the local area. For years, homebuyers have flocked to the eight towns that form the Freehold Regional in part because of the fantastic educational opportunities that we provided students. With property taxes poised to increase while services decrease as a result of the funding cuts, this region of Monmouth County will no longer hold the same appeal to homebuyers. Property values will decline as this distinguished district becomes a shell of its former self.

There has been a lot of discussion over the benefits of regionalization in the news recently. We have seen the benefits of being a regional system. The irony of the situation is that the financial burden S-2 is imposing on our district is tearing apart the foundation of this regional system. As the funding impact of S-2 plays out differently in each community and as individual towns begin to seek isolated ways to support their specific schools within our system, the efficiency found within our regionalized system will

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tens of millions in cuts ahead of us, the attractiveness of our community for business owners will diminish as our schools and students suffer. I believe legislators never considered that these misguided funding cuts could destroy a regionalized system.

I write to you asking for your support in voicing opposition to this severely flawed funding formula. It must be re-examined and the phase-in should be delayed until the full scope of impact is understood.

I look forward to our continued partnership to ensure the long-term viability of this exceptional community.

Charles B. Sampson, Ed.D. Superintendent Freehold Regional

The Unquestioning Cult Of Trump A cult is defined as an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal or thing, especially as manifested by a body of admirers (Webster’s Dictionary).

A cult of personality is defined as a cult promoting adulation of a living national leader or public figure.

Human history abounds with cults of personality, better known as personality cults.

Most seniors remember the Hitler cult, the Stalin cult, the Mao cult. More recently, we’ve seen numerous American cults, large and small. There were Charles Manson of “Manson Family” rampaging and killing (California 1969); Jim Jones of The People’s Temple dying with hundreds of his cultists in a coerced mass suicide (Guyana 1978); David Koresh of the Branch Davidians sect (Waco, TX 1993); Marshall Applewhite of Heaven’s Gate, who with his followers hitched a ride on the Hale-Bopp Comet to heaven by mass suicide (CA 1997).

Nowadays, huge cults can be found in North Korea (Kim Jong-un); in Russia (Vladimir Putin); in China (Xi Jinping); and most ironic and dangerous of all, our homegrown Trump Cult.

No operative of Putin has been more productive for Russian interests than our own president.

Trump has just gifted Putin with Syria by deserting

redeploying them to protect oil instead of people; he has brought joy to his mentor/ friend Putin by wreaking havoc with our European allies; threatening NATO; bullying Ukraine; continually accepting Putin’s denials while rejecting all of America’s intelligence agencies’ conclusions; and faking a new conspiracy that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election.

Trump has hollowed out and compromised every Department of the Federal Government; weakened them to the point of impotency; and aggregated more and more power to the Oval Office!

He has symbolically lynched Obama by obliterating his legacy. Withdrew from Iran nuclear deal (check). Withdrew from Paris Accord (check). Killed Affordable Care Act without a replacement (almost check).

Overturned all regulatory actions and executive orders that actually benefited citizens (check). Better to breathe noxious air; drink and bathe in toxic water; walk on polluted soil; drown in rising oceans.

He seems obsessed with undoing Obama’s intelligent and justified actions. He will not allow a smidgeon of credit to Obama for saving America and the world from another Great Depression (without a single supporting Republican vote for 8 years!)

Oh no, “Trump single-handedly saved the economy,” they say; and, if Congress dares to try to remove him from office for his abuse of power, perpetual lies and other crimes, he claims the market will collapse because he alone is the Atlas who supports it upon his shoulders. But, even if the Senate were to convict him, he has no intention of stepping down because, by that time, he will have become his heart’s desire, the first American Dictator!

I suggest this action to his cultist followers, be they members of Congress or his mesmerized Twitter audience. Why not try living under a dictator temporarily to see is you’ll like it?

Move to Russia. If you like it there, stay.

Obviously, you are not comfortable living with the Constitution of the United States and under the rule of law.

Nicholas Molinari Brick

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Toyland:

Continued From Page 1 have been working for months knitting and crocheting hats, sweaters and outfits for the bears that can be purchased and the proceeds for them and bears that can be purchased is donated to the Salvation Army,” she said.

Slisky said the mailbox area in Toyland is used to collect letters to Santa that are given to patients at the rehab for the holidays.”

“We had 50 volunteers, 25 from each high school come out and 10 senior volunteers.

The students wore the costumes and provided face painting and did crafts with the children,” Slisky said.

The train room featured two train sets laid out in a massive winter mountain display.

Vigil:

Continued From Page 1 any information on it,” Lacey resident Barry Bendar said.

Bendar was among those who organized the candlelight vigil in memory “of this horrific event.”

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said earlier “this matter was fully and thoroughly investigated by the Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau, the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.”

Billhimer also said, “while we appreciate the concerns expressed by certain members of the public relative to this investigation, the fact remains that the incident in question involved juveniles. As a matter of law, by statute, information concerning juveniles shall be strictly safeguarded from public inspection and dissemination.”

Bendar and other members of the Lacey Raccoon Task Force that organized the vigil feel that more details could be made available to the public about this case.

Susan Russell, Fairhaven, is a member of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey.

She came out to the vigil and expressed her organization’s view that the trapping law allowing for the beating of animals needs to be changed. “Five states have banned this and the foothold trap should also be banned. It has been known to snare endangered species like the bobcat.”

Joyce, a resident of Toms River who did not wish to disclose her full name, is involved in raccoon re-habitation who said that “this was cruel. Raccoons are intelligent animals and this one didn’t deserve to die like that.”

Joyce said she helped relocate many raccoons to wooded areas and one incident involved a raccoon mother who had been poisoned and he relocated the baby “who we called ‘Lucky’ as he was dehydrated and he would have died. We took him in and released him later.”

Jennifer Smith of Tinton Falls is a member of the Animal Protection League of New Jersey and came out to a vigil held last year shortly after the raccoon’s murder had been brought to light.

“We want to see a change in the laws. It is sad. I know there is a law protecting the juveniles but we’d like to see justice in this

Jackson Memorial High School art teacher Matt Albert helped make sure Kris Kringle got to the center from the North Pole noting that he’d been involved with the project with students for many years. Theresa Lagotti helped Mrs. Claus get there for the weekend.

Jackson Memorial High School student Alyssa Villalya was a shining star at the event. Her role this year was to play a star and she stood next to a Christmas tree in the train room. “I’ve been a star before and I’ve been involved in this for a few years now,” she said.

Jackson resident Mariel Mathiesen is a college student who volunteered for her first time not knowing what her duties would be.

She got to play Rudolph. “I used to bring my niece to this event every year. Now I’m a part of it.”

case and we’d like to know what is going on,” Smith said.

“This Office, as the chief law enforcement agency of Ocean County, would be violating the very law we are sworn to uphold if we were to comment on an investigation involving juveniles. I am keenly aware of the public outcry regarding this matter, I am however constrained by the law,” Billhimer had said.

Allison Lemke, Lacey, is a co-founder of the task force and showed video footage of the slaughter of the raccoon shot by one of the two teenagers responsible for the raccoon’s death during the vigil. This same footage had been viewed by members of the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Council in March.

The Council stated that the raccoon had been treated inhumanly but refused to revoke the trapping license from the youths, and referred the matter back to the County prosecutor’s office to handle.

Lemke, Bendar and Pat Doyle, Lacey each worked on promoting a petition as members of the Lacey Task Force “to bring attention to what happened and to see that something is done,” Lemke said.

The petition has 8,900 signatures according to Bendar.

“There is no excuse for animal abuse,” Doyle yelled out during the vigil.

Lacey resident Lisa Tarzia said that in the closing days of Governor Chris Christie’s administration, authority was put in the hands of county prosecutor’s office to enforce areas of animal cruelty violations. The change in procedure also called for each municipality to have its own Humane Law Enforcement Officer.

Tarzia also brought up that many reports have indicated “that young people involved in sadistic actions in killing animals often graduate to more violent crimes toward people” and the members of the task force wanted to know if any counseling of the two youths would be involved in any punishment issued to them.

Patricia McDevitt of Middletown is another member of the Lacey Task Force that came out for the three-hour vigil. She wrote a poem that was on one of the posters at the vigil and stood in front of a large sign for most of the rally. “This animal was sadistically killed for the entertainment of two individuals and that is wrong. Things like this need to stop and stronger laws are needed.”

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Classroom:

Continued From Page 1 an innovative, personalized learning platform where traditional resources, highly adaptive assistive technologies, and multisensory materials complement personalized instruction to general and special education students, district officials stated.

According to the grant, this student-led classroom will expose learners to centers where research, goal setting, community service, and student celebration are the skill set needed to be successful.

The grant specifically provides for the purchase of Chromebooks, tablets and other technology, Osmo Classroom kits (learning games), a collaboration table and furniture, community service project supplies, and a leveled text set library.

Former teacher Danielle Parella sought the grant with support from Switlik Principal Kathy McKiernan and Assistant Principal Renee Pagano-Hein.

“I am so thrilled to be part of this classroom and so grateful to Ocean First for recognizing what our school wanted to do,’’ Parella said.

The Jackson Times, December 21, 2019, Page 9 Mrs. Placek said she is enjoying how well her students are learning in this environment.

“This grant has allowed us to create a space where we can offer students what they need to learn in a way that suits them,” Placek said.

Switlik is one of several district schools who have earned Model Classroom grants in recent years, including another 2018 recipient - the Johnson Elementary School, which created a special classroom and program featuring a therapy dog named Mighty.

“We are honored to show our appreciation to the OceanFirst Foundation, which has a history of supporting creative and inventive approaches to education,” Board of Education President John Burnetsky said.

The board recognized Switlik and Johnson Elementary School for earning the 2018 grants. “We are also very proud of our staff, whose initiative and creativity are truly remarkable. Your extra efforts are more important than ever, and are a huge part of allowing this district to stay at the forefront of innovation and excellence,” Burnetsky said.

Sen. Singer Named Board of Health Member of the Year

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Senator Robert W. Singer was recently recognized for his extensive volunteer service to public health with the 2019 Local Board of Health Member of the Year award.

Senator Singer has served Ocean County as a member of the Ocean County Board of Health for 37 years. He still serves as Vice Chairman. The Senator was awarded this title by the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA).

“For me there is no one more deserving of this award than Senator Singer. I know very few people who are more dedicated and passionate when it comes to the health and welfare of the residents we serve here in Ocean County and, of course, around the state as well,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator.

Over the last four decades, Sen. Singer has initiated and supported countless important programs and services provided by the Ocean County Health Department.

For example, he was a strong proponent for offering dental services to eligible residents at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). He also supported the emergency response efforts to ensure important resources were available for the agency during Superstorm Sandy. Singer has also proven to be a passionate advocate for

animal welfare and promoting the agency shelter adoption and volunteer programs.

“There is absolutely no doubt Senator Singer’s experience and leadership helped shape the Ocean County Health Department to what it is today,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “As freeholder liaison, I’ve witnessed firsthand for years the many ways the Senator - all on his own time - has worked diligently to protect the public’s health and safety. It’s his understanding of the diverse local health issues that has helped him advocate for so many of these issues in the legislature and statewide.”

During his 32 years in the New Jersey State Legislature, Senator Singer has served on the Senate Health Committee and is the senior ranking member of the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Today, Singer is facing down the vaping crisis by supporting the regulation of the sale of e-cigarettes by currently co-sponsoring Senate Bills.

“The e-cigarette and vaping issue is a perfect example of Senator Singer recognizing early on that this crisis had to be met head on,” said Regenye. “He and the rest of our board backed our initiatives and programs and to ensure we had the resources available to follow through.”

Jackson BOE Meetings JACKSON – The Jackson Board of Education voted in March 2019 to move board meetings to Wednesdays. The following is the schedule of upcoming BOE meetings for new school year:

January 7, 2020 (Tuesday): Reorganization, 5:30 p.m.

January 22, 2020: Combined COTW/ Business, 6:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, Jackson Memorial High School

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Featured January Programs At The Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will present various featured events in the month of January.

• “Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)” 11:30 a,m. Friday, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7. The six-week, evidence-based substance abuse prevention and wellness program will cover topics from stress management and healthy living to medication management and prescription drug abuse. Free lunch will be provided. Registrants agree to attend all six sessions.

• “Wall Calendars for the New Year” 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7. Color a 2020 wall calendar.

Supplies will be provided.

• “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service” Monday, Jan. 20 through Friday Jan. 25. Crochet or knit at home, and drop off your items to the Circulation Department during normal branch hours. All sizes of hats, blankets, fingerless gloves, mittens and leg warmers will be accepted. Items will be donated to local charities, including Jackson Food Pantry, House of Blessings, and Your Grandmother’s Cupboard.

Items will not be accepted before Jan. 20 or after Jan. 25.

• “In Remembrance of Martin” 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. This remarkable documentary film will be screened. It features personal comments from family, friends and advisors of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr., and also includes portions of his “I Have A Dream” speech. The film is available through the Library’s Kanopy digital service.

• “The Light of Hope (La Ilum D’Elna)” 2 p.m, Monday, Jan. 27. The film will be screened in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is based on the true story of Elisabeth Eidenbenz and her female co-workers, who saved the lives of almost 600 infants in World War II. Official Selection at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Courtesy of the Library’s Kanopy digital service.

• “Send Valentine’s Greetings to a Child in the Hospital” 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. All are welcome to drop in, to design a card for a child in the hospital. Cards will be sent to Cards for Hospitalized Kids, an internationally-recognized charitable organization. Registration is not required.

• “Souper Bowl: Great Soups and Appetizers for Game Day” 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Learn how to make great soups and apps with Jennifer Klein, Registered Dietitian with the Perlmutter Family ShopRites.

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Registration is required for these free events, unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancounty library.org/events.

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Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: • Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

• Must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

• Must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

• Must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

• Must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers.

To volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext.

5530. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

Food Safety During Power Outage

As the USDA notes in Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers after 4 hours without power.

After a power outage, never taste food to determine its safety. You will have to evaluate each item separately—use this chart as a guide.

When in Doubt, Throw it Out! For information on which foods to keep or toss, visit foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/ food-safety-during-power-outage.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a request to the FCC to register an existing approx. 155’ tall monopole telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system located at 405 Cassville Rd in Jackson, NJ 08527; coordinates of 40-742.5 N, 74-23-44.9 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the FCC’s Antennae Structure Registration (ASR) website and entering the ASR application #A1149386. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file such requests online and instructions to do so can be found on the FCC’s Environmental Request page (http://www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest) or send to: Ramon Williams, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: FDH Infrastructure Services, ATTN: Richard Brainerd, 6521 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file #A1149386.

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Jackson United Methodist Church Hosts Monday Meetings

JACKSON – The United Methodist Church is hosting “Christian Friends Forever” meetings for adults and older teens with special needs who are interested in fellowship.

The meetings are held on the first two Mondays of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 68 Bennetts Mills Rd. Activities include music, skits, games, as well as group discussion and prayer. The materials used are adaptable for all levels of cognitive abilities and are appropriate

for all Christian faiths: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist etc. Attendees travel from several churches in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

In December many of the members also take part as actors for the church’s popular living nativity event which has been known to draw more than 100 people.

The meeting schedule the remainder of 2019 includes Jan. 6, and 13.

For further information call the church office at 732-833-8808 or Meredith Markov at 732-367-0751.

Popular Magazines Available Digitally At Library TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is expanding its digital magazine collection by adding titles to OverDrive and introducing a new platform through EBSCO, Flipster.

Combined with existing platform RBdigital, there will now be a total of 140 titles across the three platforms.

All Ocean County Library cardholders in good standing will have access to Flipster, OverDrive, and RBdigital.

Each of the three platforms contains its own unique selection of magazines.

The initial collection on Flipster will consist of 49 titles. Flipster users may download as many titles as they want, and re-download as often as they would like. Weekly magazines check out for two days; monthly issues for one week. Customers can log in to Flipster using their library card number.

The initial collection on OverDrive will consist of 50 titles. Magazine checkouts will not count towards a customer’s fi ve checkout limit.

Magazines check out for 14 days and renewals are available. Back issues (from the date of the Ocean County Library’s subscription) will be available. Customers log in to OverDrive using their library card number.

RBdigital now has 41 active subscriptions.

Current issues of Macworld and TVyNovelas can now be found on OverDrive. Current issues of National Geographic Kids, Vogue, and Wired can now be found on Flipster.

Customers can check out an unlimited number of RBdigital titles for as long as they like and can also use RBdigital once they establish an account.

All three platforms have apps available for mobile reading.

New Egypt American Legion Post 455 Hosts Bingo Fridays PLUMSTED – Every Friday, members of New Egypt American Legion Post 455, host bingo starting at 7:15 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and early bird bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. The first number called for regular bingo is 7:30 p.m. The post is located at 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt.

Enjoy progressive jackpots, a 50/50 raffle and refreshments that are sold during the event. For additional details call the post at 609-758-8131 or e-mail event chairman Fred Schaber at bingochairman@alpost455nj.org.

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Holiday Hours At Ocean County Mall

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Some people have already started their holiday shopping. Most people still have a lot to still do.

If you’re in the second camp, you’ll be interested to know that the Ocean County Mall posted their hours for Thanksgiving through New Year’s (yes, they’ll be open both of those holidays, but Thanksgiving is a late night only).

The Ocean County Mall posted a list of “Special Hours” on its website. They are: • Saturday, Dec. 21: 7 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 22: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 23: 7 a.m.- 11:59 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): 7 a.m.

- 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Closed • Thursday, Dec. 26: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 27: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Dec. 28: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 29: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Announces Annual Gala FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on Friday, March 20, at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale.

A distinguished group of Jersey Shore leaders and a community-minded business will be honored at the event, which will take place from 6-11 p.m. The annual gala raises vital funds that enable girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties to access Girl Scout programs and experiences, which empower them to become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a

better place.

The 2020 gala honorees are: Women of Distinction: • Anne M. Davis, an attorney with offices in Brick • Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County clerk • Frances Keane, vice president of human resources, CentraState Healthcare Systems and chairwoman of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors • Dana Lancellotti, director of business development and tourism, Ocean County • Dr. Janice Warner, interim provost, Georgian Court University

Community Partner: • Lakewood BlueClaws, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and long-time supporter of Girl Scouts Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year: • Wayne Boatwright, vice president of diversity and inclusion, Hackensack Meridian Health Girls Scouts is honored to have Tom Hayes and Teri O’Connor return as gala co-chairs.

Hayes serves as director of consumer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas and O’Connor is county administrator

for Monmouth County and first vice chairperson of the Girl Scouts Board of Directors.

Individual gala tickets are $225 and include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, gift auctions and raffle, plus introductions of gala honorees from Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award and those on their way to achieving this top Girl Scout honor.

Tickets, sponsorships and ads for the event journal may be purchased online at gsfun. org/gala. For more information about opportunities to support the event, including auction donations, call 800-785-2090 or e-mail gala@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: By: Matthew Johnson, DPT

WHAT IS IT? There are many different conditions that can cause neck, arm, or hand pain including cervical disc disorders, or rotator cuff injuries. One condition that is often overlooked is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is defined as blood vessels or nerves that become compressed in your neck in an area between the collarbone and first rib. Compression of the nerve roots in your cervical and thoracic spine can happen as they pass through this area if it is too narrow. Narrowing of the thoracic outlet can occur due to poor posture, tight neck muscles, an injury to the neck, or repetitive overhead motions. Nerves and blood vessels travel through the thoracic outlet and exit underneath the chest muscles where they then travel down the arm. If compression occurs, patients will typically report pain, numbness, or tingling in the neck or upper extremity with reaching and sustained overhead use of the hands or arms.

TYPES OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME: There are two types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, vascular and neurological. Vascular TOS occurs when the blood vessels, arteries, or veins are compressed in the neck and shoulder region causing decreased blood flow to the hands and arms typically with the arm in an elevated position leading to numbness and weakness in the hand. Similarly, neurological TOS occurs when the nerves of your lower cervical spine and upper thoracic spine are compressed in the same region (see figure 1). This is a more common diagnosis affecting 8590% of all TOS patients. Neurogenic TOS can cause symptoms such as tension in the neck and upper back, head aches, muscle spasms, pain, and numbness & tingling sensations that can radiate down to the hand and fingers.

Figure 1:

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? When nerves leave your vertebrae, they are grouped together in a cord that is referred to as the brachial plexus (see figure 2). This cord runs through a triangular space between the scalene muscles in the

neck and then down towards the armpit. When the nerves travel down to the armpit, they run underneath the chest muscles and then divide into different branches. The nerve branches then travel down the arm to the hand and fingers.

If these neck or chest muscles become tight, the nerves that run through them can also become compressed leading to symptoms when reaching overhead.

Figure 2:

WHO IS AT RISK? Neurological Thoracic outlet syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive tasks, such as desk workers, hair stylists, painters, mechanics, swimmers, pitchers, and weight lifters to name a few. It is most frequent between 20-40 years of age with more than half of cases being women. Neurological TOS can also occur as a result of trauma to the head, neck, or upper extremity such as with a fall or motor vehicle accident. Certain activities can also bring about symptoms of pain in the neck or upper extremity.

presence of muscle spasms, tenderness, or reproduction of symptoms.

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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? A specific exercise program can be designed for you to stretch and strengthen the muscles in your neck, shoulders, chest and back to help restore normal posture and alleviate your symptoms. Special techniques performed by your physical therapist can help decrease the nerve tension in your neck, shoulder and arm and relieve compression by increasing the space of the area the nerves run through. Your therapist will also help teach you proper mechanics when reaching overhead to prevent the pain from reoccuring. Your physical therapist may also use modalities such as moist heat, ice, electrical stimulation, massage and other techniques to relief pain.

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Some of these irritating activities include: • Washing, brushing, or drying the hair

Matt graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Publick Health from Stockton University in 2014. He continued his education at Stockton University, receiving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018.

• Prolonged typing or work on computers • Reaching for objects overhead • Driving

I THINK I MAY HAVE THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME, WHAT SHOULD I DO? If you are experiencing neck, shoulder, or arm pain please visit your Doctor. Your Doctor or physical therapist will perform different tests and measures to determine the specific cause of your symptoms. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is considered a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning your doctor or physical therapist will rule out other possible causes of your symptoms including cervical disc disorders or rotator cuff injuries. During an initial evaluation one of our Physical Therapist’s will: - observe your head and shoulder posture - examine the range of motion in your neck, shoulder and arm - assess the tension of the nerves in your upper extremity - palpate neck and upper back muscle to determine the

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you one of those people who feel left out of the festivities? You are not alone. Many of us who deal with mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, feel the same way. You do not have to suffer alone.

There are two mental health support groups that meet in Ocean County that can provide support for you during this time, and throughout the year.

The Jackson group meets at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center (CWC) located at 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 on Wednesday afternoons, year-round, at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on Wednesday and Friday eve-

nings, year-round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

DBSA is a national and NJ state-wide, non-profit, tax-free, 501(c)3 charitable corporation, whose mission is to help, support, educate, and improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

If you suffer from mood disorders, we welcome you to attend our group. Those who have a family member or friend with these issues are also welcome. It is an entirely voluntary group with no registration required, or payment of dues or fees, but we do accept a small voluntary donation.

For more information, call Maureen at 732-536-5826.

DBSA Jackson is led by its members, who have similar mental health issues; and have had special training on how to lead groups.

If you have questions, call Maureen at 732-536-5826.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Partial or complete recovery occurs in about

60-65 percent of the cases. Recovery can take anywhere from a few days to a few months.

Those who seek immediate medical attention (within a week) have a higher recovery rate than those who wait. The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses.

Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided.

The medical evaluation usually involves a thorough history, otologic and audiologic examination.

Remember, a sudden loss of hearing is not normal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact your primary care physician or ear, nose and throat physician for immediate medical treatment.

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their visit. Bring out your dog’s old crate as an alternative to blocking off rooms while establishing a ‘safe’ place. You might even suggest a local doggy daycare that would keep their dog entertained (and out of the way) during the day. Your friends and their dog are guests in your home and while you want them to be as comfortable as possible, they need to be flexible and comply with your wishes.

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

Toxic Holiday Plants To Children And Pets

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

So you know how I love to use plants as ‘medicine’ and frequently recommend herbs to you?

Well, there are certain plants that are dangerous, especially at this time of the year.

Not all plants are medicine!

Holiday plants are sometimes poisonous.

Many poisonings happen during travel because some people don’t realize that holiday plants are dangerous and they decorate with them. Then you show up with your baby, or your pet and something happens. Here are tips to stay safe: Christmas trees. If you love the scent of a beautiful living Christmas tree, I recommend you feed it with plain water. Commercial preservatives are not necessary. Most brands induce stomach upset and vomiting to children and pets who crawl around the floor and take a sip of the water in the Christmas tree stand. Some commercial tree preservatives (or home-made versions) contain anything from harmless ingredients like corn syrup or soda to more dangerous ingredients such as bleach, whiskey or aspirin.

Holly Berries. Branches of the holly tree (often called “boughs” of holly) are beautiful holiday decorations and frequently used to add color to mantles, table settings and even food! Be careful with this one because the berries are poisonous to both humans and animals. If you accidentally ingest the berries, it can cause local irritation in your mouth as well as severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and weakness. There have been fatalities.

Keep holly boughs up and away from children and beloved pets or alternatively, buy silk or plastic versions of holly for your home decor. If you insist on fresh holly boughs, you should remove the red berries before placing it if you have little visitors coming, or pets. Here’s why that’s a smart move: When the holly dries out in your home, which is pretty quickly, the berries fall off the plant and become a danger to children and pets.

Poinsettia. The poinsettia plant blooms with those stunning big red flowers! It also has varieties that bloom in white and cream.

This plant is often considered deadly but it’s not usually fatal if eaten. The poinsettia sap in the leaves and flowers can be irritating if children and pets chew on it, especially because it causes a painful mouth, lip or skin rash. If swallowed it will also cause cramps and stomach upset. But it doesn’t kill.

Mistletoe. The kissing sprig. If you pass beneath the mistletoe, you can get one planted on you! It’s a well-known holiday tradition and symbol of love! American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is different and safer, compared to its European cousin known botanically as Viscum album.

In a study examining 1,754 American mistletoe poisonings, almost all the cases were children (92% of exposures) and they were all cases from chewing and swallowing the plant. There were no fatalities. So again, American mistletoe is not toxic like European mistletoe, but here in the states, it’s come down to guilt by association. I do not recommend eating or consuming any part of the plant, however smooches are perfectly fine!

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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—Photo by Bob Vosseller Mary Christmas greet attendees at this year’s Jackson Liberty Lion Band Vendor and Craft Fair held on December 8 at Jackson Liberty High School.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Music, treats, around 140 vendors and Santa Claus were all part of the festive atmosphere of the 7th Annual Jackson Liberty Lion Band Vendor and Craft.

The holiday event was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 8 and vendors packed into the Jackson Liberty Hight School gymnasium.

There was a wide variety of items that shoppers searching for a Christmas gift could buy ranging from jewelry, T-shirts, birdhouses and various crafty items.

There were also baked goods to try and buy and you could also try your luck winning some raffle ticket items.

Leah Tye is a member of the committee that organizes the annual event which is a big fundraiser for the Lion Band.

“We have 139 vendor spaces plus this year we have a mattress sale going on. It

is something new and we thought we’d try it out as part of a separate fundraiser,” Tye said.

Tye added, “this is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it is so big that we have a standing committee for it. The band members perform during the day and they really help out a lot. They help the vendors unload and pack up and bring them anything they may need from the concession area.”

The band is headed for a performance in Westchester Pa. later this month Tye said.

School Board President John Burnetsky was a vendor at the event selling his company’s ice cream which included such delights as frozen eggnog.

“I started with the fifth one and I’ve seen it grow from 35 vendors in the hallway to more than 100. The Lions Band Parents Association does a great job. This event is huge,” Burnetsky said.

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Wants To Help

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home?

If so, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has various home repair programs available to the community including Aging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Program, Neighborhood Revitalization and Weatherization. These variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects.

The selection of homeowners and repair applications is done by the Homeowner Services Committee in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope and a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

The criteria for selection is based on income, need and willingness to partner. We are here to help you, a friend or a neighbor complete the application process. Please call our construction office at 732-998-8638.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Bella Terra, Also Known As Home

By Michael Vandenberg “This is their home. We’re guests here,” said Kim Greer, Executive Director of Bella Terra, a beautiful senior living community which happens to be an independent and assisted living community in Jackson. When you’re a resident here, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home and some extra amenities. Kim Greer and Paula Douglass, Director of Sales and Marketing, were happy to discuss the incredible amenities of Bella Terra.

Established over 20 years ago, the Senior Lifestyle Community took the name Bella Terra, which is Italian for “Beautiful Earth.” The name fits: the building is surrounded by preserved wetlands where no construction is permitted. The result?

Even though it’s off of Route 526/West County Line Road, it’s hidden away from the hustle and bustle of that busy highway thanks to a serene, quiet setting of beautiful trees. It also boasts amazing views from the upper floors.

Bella Terra’s atmosphere is certainly a main reason why people want to come here, and it was no different for Kim and Paula.

Kim was hired six years ago into her current role,

leading an impressively low-turnover staff. Many of the managers have been here over two years, and Paula herself has been warmly welcoming newcomers for almost 16 years!

The staff’s longevity makes things run smoothly, helpful when you need such a wide variety of people to make it completely all-inclusive: housekeepers, dishwashers, servers, chefs, and nurses, just to name a few. Independent living is essentially, “a next step up from a 55 plus,” Paula explained. They have a concierge and offer continental breakfast and an elaborate, chef prepared, served dinner.

They also do housekeeping and the linens once a week. You’ve spent enough time worrying about house chores your whole life; it’s time to relax!

Assisted living provides an additional level of care for residents, including 24 hour nursing care. Add-on features are mostly customized to the specific resident, but examples can include medication assistance, bathing, dressing, and extra security. Memory care goes even further on the security front, but in a way that never jeopardizes residents’ comfort and sense of freedom.

Here in the memory care neighborhood residents are in a safe area that is still part of the rest of the building, but with its own courtyard. They can go in and out of the courtyard during the day and evening as they please.

Visitors are encouraged, and scheduled trips occur on a regular basis.

Although at Bella Terra, fun is available to everyone! You’ll never be bored here; there are organized trips to Atlantic City, an exercise program, an indoor pool, floral groups, arts and crafts, and educational pieces. A travel log often stops by to teach residents about states and countries all over the world. Bingo, Mahjong, and Canasta are big hits.

They even do a happy hour with drinks and host entertainers.

Twice a year, Bella Terra hosts a vendor fair inside the building. Without leaving their home, residents can buy crafts, food, and personalized items. It’s a huge event with, “anything and everything,” said Kim. Also, residents often form their own bible studies and other social groups as well. There are too many fun things to list here, but suffice it to say there is always something to do at Bella Terra.

It’s all because the staff

truly believes in going the extra mile to make this a fun, stress-free place to live. Prior to moving in, you’ll have a conversation with Kim and a member of the frontline staff so they can make sure they know all about your wants and needs. “The day of move in, everybody meets the family and resident,” said Kim. “Honestly, throughout their entire lives here, every single resident gets to know pretty much every staff member in this building.”

That happens when you live here for many enjoyable years, like most Bella Terra residents do. Currently their oldest resident is 105

years young, and it’s not uncommon for people to be here 8-10 years or more. After all, moving here changes your life for the better. One woman who moved into assisted living temporarily while she rehabbed an injury loved it so much that when she got healthy she decided to move into independent living permanently.

Kim also remembers one couple who moved into an independent living apartment together.

The wife unfortunately suffered from dementia, and taking care of her consumed most of her husband’s time. With the help and guidance of the Bella Terra staff, the family decided to move the wife into the memory care neighborhood. It turned out to be the best decision they could have made: the wife was able to get the round-the-clock care she needed, and the husband

was able to have some free time to be himself again. “He got to live his own life,” said Kim. Rather than constantly being a caregiver, “he got to be the husband for a change”.

Even though they slept in different sections, they were able to see each other plenty because they still lived under the same roof.

It’s convenient having the comforts of home and more in one place, especially when primary care doctors, eye doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and chiropractors come here and do house calls! And of course, if you prefer your own doctor, they’re more than happy to provide transportation for you.

Apartments are available now so give Bella Terra a call today at732-730-9500 or visit seniorlifestyle.com/ property/bella-terra/ for more information. They’re located at 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Sale Or Rent - NEW 1 BR/1Ba home. Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River, NJ – www.home steadrun.com. Also NEW 2 or 3 Bedrooms homes! 732-370-2300.

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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.

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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Need Auto Repair Man - To install a starter in a 2000 Ford Explorer. In my driveway. Call 718648-0705. Jackson, NJ. (1) 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) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

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—Photo Provided By The Jackson School District McAuliffe Middle School staff, students and members of the Jackson School District administration prepare to cut the paper ring on the school’s new fitness program and new project fit grant equipment.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Getting fit for one school in the district required a little running around and a lot of effort in getting people to exercise their right to vote.

Earlier this year, the McAuliffe Middle School asked the community to vote so they could win some brand-new fitness equipment. That effort literally paid off.

The school won $25,000 worth of equipment which features various work stations.

The equipment has been finished and the staff has been trained on its use.

McAuliffe Middle School staff recently celebrated the launch of its new Project Fit America equipment and program.

The kickoff event was held inside due to the weather and featured a “ribbon’’ cutting consisting of a series of paper bands that circled the gymnasium. Students and staff showed off some of the materials and the school showed a video of the fitness stations in action.

Principal Debra Phillips acknowledged the hard work of teachers Victoria Hay and Nick Caruso for spearheading the project.

“This is what happens when a school and a community come together to help students,’’ Phillips said.

Phillips added, “we are so grateful to Dannon and to Shop Rite, our teachers Vicki

Hay and Nick Caruso, who organized this, and to all the people who helped make this happen for our school.”

The school won after the Jackson community rallied together to get the school the most votes back in February.

The school was notified at the end of the last school year that they were one of only four recipients of the $25,000 grant.

The funds were used to install physical education outdoor and indoor equipment, a new physical education curriculum and for teacher training. The Project Fit America Grant is Shoprite and Dannon yogurt.

Representatives from both companies, Buster from the Lakewood Blue Claws, as well as district representatives and Board of Education member Tara Rivera, were on hand to join in the launch and congratulated the school for working so hard to win the grant.

“This effort really points to the power of the community pulling together - and to the ways our staff comes up with creative ways to secure grants and funds for our students,’’ Superintendent of Schools Stephen Genco said.

Genco added that, “funding is tighter than ever and initiatives like this are so important to providing a truly comprehensive program for our kids.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Boardwalk Carousel Going To Storage…For Now

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Floyd L. Moreland looked a bit sad as he looked around the Casino Pier Arcade, watching the historic carousel which bears his name being disassembled.

“It is a bittersweet moment,” Moreland, of Ortley Beach, remarked but he knows the carousel’s removal will have a time of revival and in a whole new environment where it can be appreciated even more.

Movement of the iconic 109-year-old historic Dentzel/Looff carousel took place in early November from its longtime home on the boardwalk-based Casino Pier Arcade. It will get a whole new life in two years’ time.

Workmen from the firm Carousels and Carvings of Marion, Ohio, meticulously carried out 53 hand-carved, hand-painted horses for storage in an area warehouse for restoration.

The eventual plan is for the carousel to have a newly-built home along the boardwalk starting a whole new era of life for riders young and old.

Moreland said the carousel closed down in April after it was obtained from the Casio Pier by the borough.

Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz said the governing body intends to restore it and provide it a new permanent home in a pavilion on the site of what is now a gravel parking lot four blocks north of the arcade. “It will be put into storage in the borough for now but it will have a new home along Sampson Avenue and Ocean Terrace.

“We received two matching grants at $750,000 each, one for the merry-go-

round and one for construction of the new Carousel Pavilion. Seaside Heights now has a historical society that Floyd is a big part of and this new facility will serve as a museum,” he said.

The grants were provided by the Garden State Preservation Trust and the Green Acres Local Assistance Program.

“It is sad to watch this but I know it will back. The animals all went yesterday and today they are taking down the platform.

The last to go was a tiger who looked a little confused as to where all his friends went,” Moreland said with a grin.

It is expected that the carousel will start up again during the summer of 2021. It will also serve as an amenity for special receptions held in an event space planned as part of a new pavilion.

“They have been great,” Moreland said of Todd W. Goings, who heads Carousels and Carvings, and who is well known in the industry. “Not too many people do this type of work but they number everything, they’re very meticulous.”

Moreland chairs the Seaside Heights Historical Society, which was convened

by Vaz last spring to raise money for the carousel’s preservation. The organization has its own Facebook page and its activities are promoted by the borough Business Improvement District which produces an online newsletter each month.

Goings said that he traveled to the borough early in the month having won the bid to do the work. He brought with him three other workers from his company. “We’ve

Inside The Law Enjoy The Holidays But Be Mindful Of Scams!

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon. com and a few specific sites.

Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment.

Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return.

These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open

under a new name somewhere else.

Michael J. Deem Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers.

Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account.

For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

From everyone here at R.C. Shea & Associates, have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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Continued From Page 25 done work at piers off Long Island and in California.”

“They’re all very congenial and they know what they are doing. They care about their work,” Moreland said.

Moreland noted that the carousel had been experiencing some mechanical issues that will be examined and repaired before it

starts up again in two years.

“We hope to get the bid to come back in two years and to install the carousel,” Goings said.

As to the gaping space that now exists in the arcade, Amusement Park Manager Debbie Karu said “we have no plans for it yet.”

Karu was also watching the dismantling of the carousel. She noted that the carousel has been part of her work place for two decades during her time at the arcade. “I’ve been

here for 22 years and this is bittersweet.

I’m excited for its full restoration and all the smiles it will get from the children. I can’t wait for my son to ride it again.”

The carousel was a ride of wonder for children and adults but it wasn’t restricted to just the summer months. Moreland recalled its use for some of the borough’s special occasions such as the borough’s 75th anniversary. The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would

hold its “Little Leprechaun Contest” where young people would don shades of green.

The contestants would have a ride with then-Parade Chairman John Sweeney, who would wear a gold and emerald costume a green hat and pointed ears as the tallest leprechaun of all.

Moreland and Karu recalled the days when the Casino Pier Arcade would create a Christmas Village during the holidays that would also spotlight the carousel and bring visitors to the boardwalk in December. Santa Claus who would often ride the carousel.

“For anything to be working and enjoyed for 100 years is incredible. We are trying to bring it to its next point of life so the next several generations of children can enjoy it,” Goings said.

Anti-Semitism Then And Now

BRICK - The community is invited to attend a special presentation on “Anti-Semitism Then and Now” led by Paul Weinberg of Alden Films on Sunday, December 22, at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick (corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road).

The workshop deals with all the categories, types and forms of anti-Semitism from its earliest beginnings to the present. Included in the presentation will be handouts and a Prezi visual. There will also be a Question and Answer session followed by light refreshments and Chanukah candle lighting for the First Night of the holiday.

Mr. Weinberg has been a presenter at many library and educational conferences on Jewish films and films on the Holocaust.

There is no charge for this event. Reservations are requested. Temple Beth Or is a wheelchair accessible building. For further information and to make a reservation, contact Temple Beth Or at 732-458-4700 or TempleBethOr@gmail.com.

Christmas Eve At DeBows UMC

JACKSON – DeBows UMC, located at the intersection of 571 & 537 in Jackson, invites you on Tuesday, December 24 at 6 p.m. to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Everyone is welcome to share the Peace of the season.

Visit debowsumc.org for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 21 - dec 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, you may find it easier than usual to promote romantic moments when alone with a loved one, or to be friendly while in a group setting. Avoid making large or unusual investments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might think the world is your oyster, and so believe that it must be easy to find a pearl.

Social activities could keep you hopping.

Focus on travel plans or educational opportunities this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is likely that most people’s thoughts, including yours, are centered on being more considerate. In the week ahead, some fantasies might have you floating on cloud nine, even when you should be earthbound.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes it’s better to start from scratch. It may be necessary to throw away something that doesn’t work. Review or study a relevant subject this week so that you can become more proficient at your job.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be mentally prepared, as there could be some mix-ups with your bank account or paycheck that require your forbearance in the upcoming week. Some new workplace projects might begin to make more sense. Count your change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may be time to tear up the old story and draft a new copy. In the week ahead you may be able to tackle ideas as well as relationships from a totally different and more satisfying

perspective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be preoccupied by daydreams or romantic yearnings in the week ahead until harsh reality wakes you up. Be sure to schedule specific times to attend to your duties.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learning to adapt to new procedures and follow trending subjects might be a priority in the week to come. It may be challenging to shift mental gears from serious issues to lighthearted social exchanges, but it’s manageable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friends may encourage you to test their pet business theories, leaving you with regrets about overcommitting your time or overextending your reach. In the upcoming week you must rely on your own sound judgement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Making business decisions may fall to the wayside as more pressing questions rivet your attention.

You may want to ask yourself what makes the most perfect gift for a loved one as this week skitters by.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This might be a favorable time to buy something that has some glitz and glamor, but not a good day to focus on buying ultra-sensible gifts. Choose items that spark joy in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your sixth sense will alert you when it’s time to turn on the charm or when it’s better to evade an issue. You may not be able to argue with logic in the week to come, but your intuitions are on target.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Latkes Are Delightful Dish All Year

By Wolfgang Puck Anyone who has dined in one of my restaurants, read one of my books or articles, seen me on TV, or cooked or eaten with me personally knows that I think of the whole world as my pantry.

I love discovering ingredients and ways of cooking them that are new to me, and then mastering and sharing them with others. In the process, I’ll often combine influences from various countries and ethnicities into one dish, creating original recipes in a process sometimes referred to by the contemporary term of “fusion” cuisine, which came into use in the 1970s. (Even though you could argue that fusion has happened throughout history, whenever food lovers have traveled and brought their discoveries home with them.)

But since that culinary term was first coined some four decades ago, maybe we have finally moved beyond fusion today. While national and ethnic cuisines will always remain sources of genuine pride for the places and peoples they spring from, and be cooked and served in homes and restaurants where authenticity matters, more and more people love to eat fusion-style in their daily lives.

All-American breakfast followed by Japanese ramen for lunch and pizza or Mexican for dinner.

And maybe that breakfast includes grilled Italian sausage; sliced fresh jalapeños garnish the ramen; and crème fraiche and smoked salmon top the pizza, as they do in one of the most popular items from my menu at Spago.

You could say that today ethnic cuisines once considered to belong to a specific group of people now belong to everyone. And our lives are richer for that shared culinary heritage.

In that spirit, I would like to share one of my alltime favorite ethnic recipes: Jewish potato latkes, traditionally served at Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights that begins Dec. 22 and continues for seven more nights. Because Hanukkah commemorates a miracle in which one night’s supply of oil kept the eternal light burning for eight nights in the rededicated Second Temple in Jerusalem, dishes fried in oil - like these crispy potato pancakes - feature prominently on holiday menus.

The wonderful thing about latkes, however, is they’re perfect for other occasions and other family traditions and are endlessly adaptable as well.

Make a big batch to serve with your roast at the Christmas table. Or prepare little bite-sized latkes and top them with small slices of smoked salmon or other smoked fish such as sturgeon, whitefish, or trout, or some salmon or sturgeon caviar to make the most elegant Champagne-friendly appetizer for your New Year’s party. Keep on making them, as I like to do, for a reliably delicious potato side dish all year long.

I wish you happy holidays. May you enjoy the

bounty of an ever-expanding global pantry.

POTATO LATKES Serves 12 8 medium-sized baking potatoes 1 medium-sized yellow onion 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup (250 ml) milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter Peanut oil, for frying Watercress sprigs, for garnish Applesauce, for serving Sour cream or crème fraiche, for serving With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel the potatoes. With a sharp knife, peel the onion and cut it in half.

With the large shredding holes of a hand-held grater/ shredder, or with the large-hole shredding disc of a food processor, cut the potatoes and onions into shreds, transferring the shreds to a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and toss thoroughly to coat the shreds and prevent discoloration.

By handfuls, pick up the shredded mixture and squeeze it over the sink, transferring the squeezed shreds to a large clean mixing bowl. Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. In a smaller bowl, stir together the milk and egg. Add the milk-egg mixture to the flour mixture, and then pour into the bowl of shredded potatoes and onion. Stir until thoroughly combined, drizzling in the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or melted butter as you stir.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in enough peanut oil to form a thin, even layer in the pan. With a large spoon, scoop up some of the potato mixture and form round pancakes, large or small as you like, in the pan, taking care not overcrowd the pan.

Fry the pancakes until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning them once. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain briefly on both sides.

Meanwhile, start cooking another batch of pancakes.

While they cook, transfer the cooked pancakes to the foil- or parchment-lined sheet and put in the oven to keep them warm. Continue frying, draining and warming the remaining pancakes.

When all the potato pancakes are done, arrange the pancakes on a serving platter, garnish with the sprigs and serve with applesauce and sour cream or crème fraiche.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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