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By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A packed au-ditorium of more than a thousand residents, many loudly shouting in disapproval, turned out for a special meeting of the Toms River Zoning Board to hear an applica-tion for the Toms River Chabad on Church Road.

–Photos by Catherine GaliotoResidents pack Toms River High School North to hear the Toms River Chabad application before the zoning board. The application will continue with a use variance hearing, scheduled after January 7.

Rabbi’s Church Road Chabad Application To Continue Through January

Currently operating out of a sin-gle-family home, the Chabad, the zoning board decided, would need to pursue a use variance with the board to continue its operations there. The purpose of the meeting was to hear Chabad plead its case that it was actually a permitted use for a residential zone.

The attorney and applicant ex-plained why it thought so, citing the small nature of Chabad op-erations, such as weekly prayer meetings and Jewish observances with guests fewer than 25 people. Events where 30 or more were planned, such as high holy days,

By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – Officials with the county’s Office of Senior Services say they have expanded access to meal assistance for seniors as the need has grown in recent years, but caution that costs of the program are steadily rising. “It is growing continuously,” said Freeholder Joseph Vicari. “There is no waiting list, which is extremely important to us. If we did not do it, no one else would do it.” The county provides the bulk of its meals to seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program,

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Assistance Growsthough it also operates eight congregate meal sites around the county. The county is currently predicting a record year ahead in 2016, with a forecast for 281,000 meals to be provided. About 200 seniors attend the nutrition congregate sites for a meal each day. “We do a needs assessment that is pretty intense, and we’re hearing people say, ‘we can’t feed ourselves,’” said Vicari. “Most of these people are moderate- to high-risk seniors, and they can’t fully take care of themselves.” Ocean County will spend $2.6

By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – The next acquisitions by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust will be in Jackson and Little Egg Harbor townships, officials said. The Ocean County Freeholders said they had reached a deal with owners of the two plots, which make up a combined 183 acres, to purchase the land so it can be preserved. The Jackson parcel consists of 127 acres that are located adjacent to the Metedeconk National Golf Club, Freeholder Director John Bartlett said. The property abuts land that is already preserved as part of Turkey Swamp Park in the Monmouth County park system. Ocean County already owns sev-eral swaths of land to the west. The plot lies in the vicinity of Cedar Swamp Road, and will be

Ocean County To Buy $2M In Land For Preservation,

Watershed Protectionpurchased for $1,010,500. “These are the headwaters of the Metedeconk [River],” said Bartlett, adding that the site had already been approved for residen-tial development. “This has been a high priority since we began our Natural Lands Program, since it does serve the water for the Brick MUA.” In recent years, officials at both the state and county levels have been seeking to preserve and protect inland water sources since they ultimately run to Barnegat Bay. The fact that several Ocean County municipalities served by the Brick MUA source their water from the Metedeconk makes the latest planned purchase even more important, officials said. “Hundreds of thousands of peo-ple are getting their water from

By Chris Christopher Keith Elias has found his place. That place is as a counselor in the National Football League in which he prepares former players for Life After Football. “I am where I should be,” the former Lacey High School and Princeton University standout and

Now 43, Former NY GiantHelps Others In Important Transition

ex-New York Giant, ex-Indianapo-lis Colt said. Elias also previously served as a coach in Toms River Regional. As a running back, Elias gener-ated plenty of cheers at Lacey and Princeton. He powered the Lions to NJSIAA South Jersey Group III titles in

1988 and 1989. He capped his career with 2,178 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns on the ground. Fans continued to roar their ap-proval when Elias wore the Tigers’ uniform. All he did was set 21 school records, including rushing yards (4,208), rushing touchdowns

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(49) and all-purpose yards (4,739). Elias played five pro seasons, three with the Giants and two with the Colts, and saw action primarily on special teams. Elias, 43, has not heard the cheers for quite some time. However, he is still involved in his beloved sport in which he is a certified transition coach and the director of former player transitions and programs with NFL Player Engagement in New York City. Elias is certified in several areas, including life transition, relations management and sui-cide intervention and prevention. “In a sense,” he said, “what I do is serve and equip high-powered former players and their families during their transition from the NFL to the rest of their lives. I love having the ability to be able to serve somebody and help them find their strength, their passion and purpose. We want to show guys that their non-physical skills can be repurposed so that they can be successful in their next careers. We want to get them off the couch to make them as successful off the field as they were on the field.” Life After Football was a big adjustment for Elias. “Think about the environment of the NFL player,” he said. “Individuals are larger than life and everyone says, ‘Yes’ to what you want. You are insulated, supported, recruited and entitled and then it is over and nobody is calling you back. All of a sudden, you don’t get that paycheck. For me, the hardest part when I was done was

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rebuilding male relationships. I say, ‘It’s like leaving Oz and going back to Kansas.’ “ Elias’ main mission is working with The Bridge To Success, presented by Player En-gagement and the Legends Community. The four-day program, which took place in Oc-tober at the Hilton DFW Lakes in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, celebrates the pasts of ex-players, acknowledges their current status and looks toward their futures. The program builds the skill set that encourages success in the player’s next career, assesses relationships with themselves and others, educates players about benefits and resourc-es and tackles health and wellness issues. Players learn their passions and purposes and sharpen skills that include networking, resume building and interview training. Ex-players take personality and career assessments and craft resumes with the help of a human resources professional. Players presented their resumes to and interviewed with Fortune 500 companies. Players were paired with certified former player transition coaches for the next six months. Former players and their spouses/significant others attended the program. A total of 116 players attended and 211 job interviews were scheduled. “We hit the top 10 challenges of transition,” he said. “Since I was in the fourth grade, I was a football player, and now I am not. Who am I? A lot of guys have a high ath-letic identity. That is another challenge. A player’s significant other has to go through a transition as well. There’s the financial thing. The next car may not be a BMW. A former player has to deal with downsizing

so that he does not feel like a failure. I found my self-worth and identity through God. There is a strong faith that runs through the NFL. I believe I am what I am because of Jesus and what he has done for me.” The program focuses on mental, social and physiological transitions as well. “Forget about the injuries ending a career. There is a physiological aspect to not play-ing. There is a change in the body that takes place when a guy is no longer playing. The adrenalin rush of the opening kickoff can never be replaced,” he said. Elias also works with the league’s rookie symposium. “We tell guys to begin their NFL experi-ence with the end of their careers in mind,” he said. “We go beyond injuries ending a career. There is the nature of the contracts with the NFL as a player can be released at anytime. The ending always feels abrupt for the most part. If you talk to most guys, nine out of 10 of them want to play longer and want another year up in Oz.” Elias, an ex-Toms River South assistant coach, enjoys making impacts on the lives of others. “The NFL has given me a great opportu-nity to reach into the lives of men and their families,” said Elias, who received a history degree from Princeton. “If a player calls me, I always try to find out a little bit about him. I don’t want to talk to a player with a preconceived notion. I ask him about his story and sit and listen. The most important person in your life is the one you are talking to at the moment. I listen to each story and treat each player as an individual.” Signed as a free agent out of Princeton by the Giants, Elias finished his pro career with the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the now defunct XFL. “Like most guys,” he said, “I felt I had unfinished business when I left the game. I did not achieve what I hoped for and I never got the chance to show the world how good I could have been for various reasons.

Injuries came at the wrong time and playing behind guys like Marshall Faulk (of the Colts) keep you from being on the field to show what you can do.” Elias also serves as a motivational speaker. One trip took him to Iraq in 2008 when he spoke to members of the United States Army. Another trip took him to Princeton where he spoke to the Tigers prior to their game against Yale. “I spoke to hundreds of guys,” he said. “I did PT (physical training) with them and drank coffee with them for a couple of weeks. It was one of the most transformative experiences of my life to see who the real heroes are and what they do.” Elias planned to speak to the Tigers prior to their home game against Yale. Married to the former Christa Tafaro, who starred in gymnastics, Elias is involved with the Alive Again Alliance, a Toms River-based ministry. His wife formerly lived in Jackson Township.

there,” said Freeholder James Lacey, who also serves as executive director of the Brick MUA.

Little Egg Harbor Purchase The county is also planning to purchase 56 acres in Little Egg Harbor Township, also for preservation purposes. “This adds more to this large area of preserved public land in Little Egg Harbor Township,” said Bartlett. The plot, which will be purchased for $950,250, is located west of Freedom Fields County Park and southwest of Little Egg Harbor’s municipal playing fields. It stretch-es down toward Tip Seaman County Park.

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Officials said access to the site can be gained from Nugentown Road.

Berkeley Rail Trail Finally, officials are planning to purchase a small, one-third acre plot of land adjacent to the Rail Trail park in Berkeley Township for $150,000. The land will be preserved so future development does not encroach di-rectly up against the Rail Trail, said Lacey. The funds for the purchases are derived from an open space tax paid by all Ocean County property owners. David McKeon, Ocean County Planning Director, said the federal government recently informed county officials that it will reimburse the county $116,833 for previous purchases in Jackson and Barnegat. The money will be placed back into the trust, McKeon said.

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the events were moved off-site into local hotel conference space, for ex-ample. Rabbi Moshe Gourarie of the Chabad and his attorney Christopher Costa said the Chabad had been oper-ating for several years since Gourarie bought the property in 2011 where he lives with his family. The operations came to the zoning board’s attention af-ter several residents called to complain that a church, or school, was operating on a residential site. Costa said his cli-ent received eight zoning violations in October 2014 for operating the Chabad in a residential zone. Gourarie said there is a class of f ive to seven young children who meet to learn at his home once a week for about two hours, but that it is not a school operation. There are religious study groups and prayer events weekly, he said, mostly attended by adults in their 60s and 70s. After about an hour of testimony from the applicant and with cross examination

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from Ed Liston, the opposition’s attor-ney representing several Kennilworth Drive residents, the board opened up the f loor to public questions. A long line of residents, many expressing opposition to the project on the whole, lined up to question the board and the applicant about the Chabad, asking not just about the particulars relating to a use variance but on the tax-exempt status of the non-profit and how religious observances were conducted. Concerns over parking, Church Road traffic, residential impact and potential to expand were all asked by residents in the four hours of quest ions that clocked past 11 p.m., often shouting over the applicant’s answers and Zon-ing Board Chairwoman Linda Stefan-ik’s calls for decorum. The audience at t imes ignored her guidance that public questions address the topic of the use variance, as multiple residents said it was unfair the property owner did not have to pay property taxes and demanded answers. “This is not the board for that, we are here to decide matters of zoning,”

Stefanik tried to explain as audience members shouted from their seats for board members to act or resign. Board Attorney Kim Pascarella had to clarify the process multiple times. Gourarie’s answers and testimony were also shouted over by a contentious audience, with one resident shouting “Liar liar pants on fire!” to his com-ments. Police helped control crowds by making sure attendees found a seat instead of standing in aisleways. Suppor ters , some of whom were Chabad members, described operations as small, and pointed that it would be the growing Ocean County College campus or business traffic that would add more to Church Road traffic than the 10-30 attendees to Chabad. While the questions ran mostly in hea t e d oppos i t ion , o t he r s ca l m ly voiced their concern that the Chabad was a non-residential use in a residen-tial zone. “We disagree. That is why we are here, to have the board decide that,” Costa said. Gourarie said he did not ignore the zoning, but followed his real estate

attorney’s and others advice that the operations would be okay. “Whatever the board decides is what we will ad-here to,” Gourarie said. Ultimately, the zoning board rejected the Chabad’s argument that it did not need a use variance. The next meeting of the zoning board, January 14, will schedule when that use variance appli-cation will be heard. The Board Secretary said there is an added step of coordinating with the Toms River Schools system to schedule a meeting in their space, as the Toms River Town Hall meeting room can-not hold so large a crowd. With High School North’s play practice happening most nights, there is limited evenings available, she said. The Chabad has become a hot issue for the neighborhood, and more than 5,000 signatures have been collected in oppo-sition, with feelings that the explosive growth of Lakewood’s Hasidic Jewish population had begun to impact Toms River, and still others concerned that the property, as a non-profit operation, was not contributing to the tax base as a tax-exempt property. Gourarie said that he is not connected with Jewish Yeshiva schools in Lake-wood, or other effor ts there, that a Chabad is a welcoming place for Jewish and non-Jewish people alike, focused on outreach and community. The Toms River Chabad is the only one in Ocean County, he said.

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My father was a German immigrant to the United States in 1926. He was a craftsman who developed a business as a carpenter and builder and, in the 1930s fell in love with the Jersey Shore. He told me stories of driving here from Hudson County and having to stop and f ix several flat tires along the way, and how he and his immigrant friends pitched a tent in the woods for shelter. My dad built a modest summer home in Brick’s Cedarwood Park section and, in 1949, I be-gan spending every sum-mer of my life in Brick Township and have lived here full-time since 1978. Why am I telling you this story? Because it was the beginning of a love story for me and my family, a love of the Jersey Shore and our wonderful town. We understand that things cannot stay the same as they were back in the “good-old-days,” but, the imposition of the large, proposed Ocean Pointe commercial complex into a quiet, residential location is an invasion and an af-front to our neighborhood and our property values. Here is what the Ocean Pointe applicant propos-es: a four-story, 103-room hotel, two large strip malls with retail shops, 66 addi-tional apartments above the strip malls, an addi-tional larger retail building and 300-plus parking spac-

I love sports. Growing up, I played just about every sport that you can think of. I wanted to pass that love of the game on to a younger generation. Now, my experience with kids was something else. I have none. I had no idea what to expect when I vol-unteered to coach 6 and 7 year olds. Here’s what I learned in my first five minutes: they don’t disappoint, they have crazy amounts of en-ergy, don’t like to listen to anything you say and they are loud - SO LOUD. I’m just thankful that I had an assistant coach there to help corral them and teach them some of the basics. I went into the sea-son with high hopes for winning as a team. Even though league rules don’t let you keep score, every-one, including the kids, keeps track and wants to win. One of my biggest chal-lenges was knowing that if you could teach them to work as a team they could do so much better. We had some real talent, but that was our biggest f law. You can imagine this gaggle of 6 and 7 year olds storming the f ield, looking like a group of individuals just wearing

Route 88 Project Bad For Area

es. This kind of commer-cial site at this particular location just doesn’t make sense. Is there something we’re not being told? It all seems kind of mysterious, and quite outrageous! There is no need for a shopping mall or hotel at this spot. There are already tons of shopping areas in town and a Walmart right up the street, with vacant stores appearing all over the place! There’s no need for a hotel to serve the hos-pital. No one comes from out of town for treatment at Brick Hospital. It’s not Sloane-Kettering, or Hos-pital for Special Surgery! As a matter of fact, such a large complex in this location would definite-ly congest tiny, two-lane Route 88 west, thereby endangering ambulance access, when minutes, and even seconds, count to save a life. Have I mentioned that the site is too small? When we first read the description of the proposed commercial “monster-in-our-neigh-borhood,” we were in-credulous! We know that eight (major) variances are required for the proposed project: non-conforming property size, non-con-for ming buf fer zones , smaller parking spaces, to name just a few. We need hundreds of residents to show up at a l l u p c o m i n g B r i c k Town Council and Zon-ing Board-of-Adjustment meetings. Please call Town Hall (732-262-1000) for the schedule. Remember,

residents and taxpayers of Brick are depending upon our town officials to advocate for us and make sure the Ocean Pointe commercial complex does not happen! We want them to listen to us, their fellow townspeople. They need to see us present -- we who are good citizens who go to work, pay our taxes, raise our families and en-joy our quiet little corner of the woods. And, by the way, speaking of woods, on the site of the proposed project, there are stands of beautiful, 100-year-old cedar trees, which also deserve our respect!Megina MittlebergBrick Township

the same color by hap-penstance. We even went so far as to steal the ball from our own teammates. My fellow coach and I had to teach them to pass the ball to each other and work together to accom-plish something bigger than what they could do on their own. So that’s what we did at practice, all practice, every practice. Countless times we told them: “Work as a team, pass it to your teammates.” But then it star ted to sink in. They began to work well together on the practice field. Saturdays were a differ-ent story. When the games came around it was like they forgot every thing they had learned, as kids will do. I started feeling aggra-vated. “I don’t have any relation to a single one of these kids why am I still coming if they don’t even listen to me,” I thought to myself. But then I realized what the issue was: a leader can’t be effective when he does not consider him-self part of the team he is leading. It was that final Saturday when we finally worked as a team. Ever y th ing clicked, we were passing the ball to each other, cheering each other on, forg iv ing each other’s mistakes and moving on. Going in to the f inal game, the team had scored a single goal the whole season. I didn’t mind that we hadn’t won a game but I knew the kids need-ed it. Scoring goals and winning games are huge confidence builders and we hadn’t done either. But that day we became a team on the game field, we won. You should’ve seen the looks on their faces - it was worth every struggle.Senior Airman Joshua King,Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

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The firefighter rushes to extinguish a blaze. The parent helps or-ganize a school fund-raiser. A townsperson listens to a discussion on parks and recreation. A young child donates an unused toy. A senior works to restock a thrift shop. All these folks, from all walks of life, have one thing in common: they are volunteering in their community. Volu n t e e r i sm a nd char it able endeavors take countless forms. Whether joining a lo-cal civic group, volun-teering to serve on the recreation committee, signing up for the first aid squad, or helping to coach youth sports – all these roles are volun-teer ones. Generally, they offer no financial compensa-tion, but the rewards go beyond the monetary. These self less acts are t he backbone of t he community. They serve to build up and make better the world around us , t he one we l ive, work and play in. Now it is a new year,

and the perfect time to commit to helping the community by serving as a volunteer. Many lo-cal charities have made their annual f inancial appeals, hoping to raise money for their worth-while projects, and are thankful for your sup-port. But what they also need is more hands to get the work done. Your hands are need-ed for these projects. Where to turn to find t h e m? M a n y l o c a l groups are in the pag-es of this newspaper, detailing their projects and recent endeavors. But also, websites such as volunteermatch.org can help ident ify or-ga n i za t ions i n need of your help and your membership. There is no shor t-age of groups seeking new members and vol-unteers. Unfortunate-ly, there of ten seems as though there are a shortage of volunteers. Let’s make th is year different by commit-t ing to help out your favorite causes. Make this the year to give back, with your time.

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NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10) signed on as primary sponsor to a resolution calling upon Con-gress to enact the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthori-zation Act.” This Act would

NEW JERSEY – U.S. Con-gressman Tom MacArthur (R – 3rd District) announced the inclusion of his natural gas access and infrastruc-ture legislation in the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 that recently passed the full House of Represen-tatives. MacArthur’s bill, the Na-tional Energy Security Corri-dors Act, would enhance the reliability and reach of the

Capitol Comments 10th Legislative District - Serving Toms RiverSenator Jim Holzapfel

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Holzapfel Signs On To Resolution On 9/11 First Responder Bill

extend critically needed medical treatment services and financial compensation programs to 9/11 first re-sponders and victims. “James Zadroga, an Ocean County resident, risked his life alongside many other

police officers, EMTs and firefighters on that fateful day,” said Holzapfel. “The Zadroga Act will ensure that those suffering from injuries and illnesses sustained from the September 11th attacks will continue to receive the

treatment and compensation they need and deserve.” This concurrent resolution calls upon Congress to enact the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act” to extend critically needed

medical treatment services and financial compensation programs to first respond-ers. “We must urge Congress to pass the James Zadroga Act to care for these courageous heroes who were there for

our nation during a time of crisis. It is our duty as a nation to protect those who make the ultimate sacrifice,” continued Holzapfel.

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From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Legislation Aims To Improve Energy Infrastructure

nation’s energy infrastruc-ture by thoughtfully iden-tifying natural gas pipeline routes on federal lands, in or-der to move natural gas from west to east. This legislation will require and empower the Department of the Interior to designate transmission corridors within two years for natural gas pipelines, as it already does for other re-lated infrastructure including electric lines, telephone lines, and water pipelines. As temperatures drop across the country and many Amer-icans turn their heat on for the first time all year, resi-dents in New Jersey will see vastly different prices than residents from other states,

including parts of neighbor-ing Pennsylvania. For example, in February 2015, New Jersey residents were paying 15 times the rate that Pennsylvania residents were due to a lack of pipeline infrastructure. “This bill will help to rein in out-of-control energy costs in the Northeast and bring our nations’ energy policy into the 21st century,” said MacArthur in a statement. “South Jersey residents should never have to choose between heating their homes and other key priorities like a quality education or afford-able healthcare.’’ “My legislation will help to lower home energy costs,

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OCEAN COUNTY – Noting the key programs funded under the Older Americans Act allow many seniors to remain in their homes rather than nurs-ing homes, Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari is calling on Congress to continue providing funds for these essential services. “For many older adults, the OAA’s home and communi-ty-based services can help prevent unnecessary hospi-tal stays and readmissions and delay or avoid costly institutional placements,

Freeholder Forum By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholder Urges Congress To Fund Older Americans Actboth of which save Medi-care and Medicaid costs to taxpayers,” Vicari stated in a letter to federal represen-tatives. “We see this every day in Ocean County as our current meal program prepares 1,100 meals a day.” Vicari said the Older Americans Act funding is especially significant to Ocean County because of its large senior population. “With more than 160,000 seniors calling Ocean Coun-ty home, it’s essential we provide the best possible programs for them so they

can continue to live inde-pendently,” Vicari said. “This federal funding al-lows us to continue these programs for our seniors.” The Older Americans Act funds programs includ-ing in-home supportive services, congregate and home delivered meals, and transportation, all of which helps older adults to remain in the much-preferred set-ting of their homes and communities. “One of the fastest grow-ing segments of our senior population are those older

adults who are 85-years-old and older,” Vicari said. “To be able to provide them with programs and services that allow them to remain in-dependent allows them the best quality of life possible.” Vicari, in his letter, said it is critical for Congress to provide adequate funding for the Older Americans Act for the rest of fiscal year 2016 and beyond. “For more than 40 years, the Offices of Senior Ser-vices have been the focal point in local communities where older adults and

families receive vital infor-mation and get connected to available services thanks to a base of federal funding through the Older Ameri-cans Act,” Vicari said. He added that federal and state funding for senior programs has been shrink-ing while the County has increased its appropria-tions. As an example, Vicari said the County now pays 53 percent of the cost of the senior nutrition program in order to reduce waiting lists and make certain seniors

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


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–Photo courtesy Toms River TownshipTOMS RIVER – Township officials congratulated Bonnie Blume, center, on her retirement from the Department of Human Resources. Here she is alongside Mayor Tom Kelaher, at right, and Councilman Mo Hill.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Paintings and draw-ings created by Ocean County Arts High School students will be on display at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, for the month of January. Works from six Ocean County students were selected for the exhibit this year: Stef-hanni Deleon, Calvary Academy; Cheyenne Cusumano, Jackson Liberty HS; Kelsey

Arts High School Student Work On ExhibitDonmoyer, Jackson Liberty HS; Leah Gros-jean, Lacey Township HS; Shea Mortimer, Lacey Township HS; Julia Harrold, Toms River HS East. For more information on the exhibit or the Ocean County Arts High School program, or to obtain an application, contact the Arts & Education Center at 732-566-ARTS(2787), email [email protected], or visit artshigh.net.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional School Board recognized several students for their work and accomplishments in scholastic, athletic and civic projects recently at a school board meetings. The following awards were recognized. High School North student Kelsey Riordan received the Girl Scout’s Gold Award. This is Girl Scouting’s highest achievement. This award is only open to high school students. High School South student Zachary Do-berentz attained the rank of Eagle Scout. The Board commends his dedication to the scouting program and to the community he serves. He has successfully completed all the requirements for Scouting’s highest rank. Neharika Pitta, a senior at Toms River High School North, was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal from the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Nehari-ka earned the medal by willingness to give

of yourself to voluntarily help others in the community and your achievements in personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. Neharika had previously earned the Bronze and Silver Awards. The school board recognized HS North stu-dents who were recently named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their test results. Each year ap-proximately 34,000 Commended Students are being recognized for their academic promise. They have placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students nationally who took the 2014 Preliminary SAT. The school board recognized High School South student winners in the Future Business Leaders of America state competition. These two gentlemen were one of 73 teams who presented their business plans at the National Conference. They won eighth place out of the 73 teams.

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BERKELEY – Central Regional High School’s Boys and Girls Basketball will host a Basketball Clinic on January 10 to raise money for a local Berkeley student that has developed cancer and will host a double-header basketball game versus Toms River South on January 14 at Central Region-

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OCEAN COUNTY – Cuisine on the Green, the Ocean County Center for Culi-nary Arts located at the Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, is now accepting registration for new classes that begin in March. The Culinary Arts Training Center, part of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district, offers adult students the opportunity to pursue their career goals in the culinary profession. Students receive real-world experience in restaurant oper-ations and culinary production techniques through the daily operation of the full-ser-vice restaurant and banquet facility, open to the public, located on the premises. The 10-month curriculum includes classroom instruction, culinary skills training and working internships. The teaching philosophy at Cuisine on the Green involves a curriculum and training program which incorporates a foundation of ecology, wellness and responsibility. The use of locally-sourced foods, re-sponsible-catch seafood and attention to dietary preferences as well as energy conservation, materials usage, elimination of non-recyclables and overall reduction of the environmental footprint in the cu-

linary industry are essential elements of the program. Students can receive the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association. This program, offered through Ocean County Vocational Technical School, provides an accelerated approach to de-veloping skills needed for employment in food and hospitality industries. This pro-gram is open to adults, 18 and over, with a high school diploma or GED. Students may qualify for Federal Financial Aid or Veterans Benefits. The OCVTS Financial Aid Representative can be contacted for more information. Articulation agreements have been es-tablished with Atlantic Cape Community College, Johnson & Wales University, the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College and Brookdale Community College which provide students the opportunity to earn advanced college credits upon completion of this program.An open house/instant admission decision day will be held January 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 732-473-3100 ext. 3144 for more information or visit ocvts.org.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional school board named Maggi Brown as its 2015 Volunteer of the Year. Brown, a student at Toms River North High School, was honored by the board for her work in raising money for The Frances Foundation through her “Maggipalooza” fundraising efforts. Maggi’s goal was to raise money for the

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TOMS RIVER – More than 260 lbs. of sweet treats from Dr. Ron Rotem’s 11th annual candy buy-back program were sent to U.S. troops serving overseas. Melissa Martini, age 12 and her sister Megan, 7, Toms River, were the winners in the family category. They not only received $10, the maximum award ($1 a pound up to 10 lbs. per family), but they also won $50 for bringing in the most candy, by weight. More than the prize money, the Martini sis-ters were focused on the soldiers who would be receiving the candy. “Thank you for your hard work in protecting our country,” they said. “We hope you like all the candy and hope you don’t get hurt. Come home safely!” Individual classrooms were also eligible to win a cash prize. Students in Miss Allyson Kitson’s Fourth grade class at The Potter School, Bayville, won $400, which the students intend to use for a field trip to Jen-kinson’s Aquarium. Since the Potter School students rarely have the opportunity to take field trips, the class wanted to share their prize with whole grade, not just their class. Kitson, a teacher for 11 years at The Potter

School, said, “When I told the students about Dr. Rotem’s buyback program you could see their faces just lit up, they practically jumped out of their seats. It was not a matter of making them do it, they truly wanted to do this for the soldiers.” After Brody Elms, a student in the class, found out the donated candy would be sent to U.S. soldiers, he said, “I wanted to give them my favorite candy.” Brody’s mom said he sorted through his stash and picked out all his favorites to donate. Although Dr. Rotem’s practice at 355 Lake-hurst Road, Toms River, focuses on cosmetic dentistry and conscious sedation for adults, he feels this annual contest reinforces a sense of civic duty and community involvement by sending the candy to troops as well as an incentive to save teeth from decay. This is the 11th year Dr. Rotem has spon-sored his Halloween Buy-back Candy contest. The candy was shipped to overseas troops through the American Recreational Military Service (ARMS). supportarms.org. For fur-ther information, call Dr. Rotem’s office at 732-341-8500.

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OCEAN COUNTY – After more than four decades in law enforcement, William T. Som-meling, who currently serves as Ocean County Undersheriff is closing the books on his lengthy and distinguished career. “This has been a great run,” Sommeling said about his time in law enforcement. “I would do it all over again.” Sommeling’s retirement from the post as Ocean County Undersheriff in the Ocean County Sher-iff’s Office began December 31. Combined, Sommeling has served in that position for about 15 years. Brian Klimakowski, retired Manchester Township Police Chief, will be appointed to the position of Undersheriff and will be sworn in on January 6. Sommeling started his career in public service in 1955 working for the Borough of Seaside Heights. He served in the Police Department there as patrolman, investigator, undercover agent and sergeant until 1967 when he moved to the larger Dover Township, now Toms River Township Police Department. He also rose to the rank of sergeant there after serving as a patrol-man, detective, and investigator. He also was the department’s planning officer and project director for several programs that were funded through state and federal grants. In both towns, he did extensive undercover work on narcotics cases. Coincidentally, Sommeling worked road patrols with now Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mas-tronardy who worked for the Dover Township Police Department. “I am happy I could work with him and for him,” Sommeling said. Sommeling first served as Ocean County Under-sheriff from 1989 to 2000 under the late Sheriff William L. Polhemus. He returned to the position in 2011, following the sudden death of Undersheriff Wayne R. Rupert. During 2013, he served as acting sheriff follow-ing the death of Sheriff William L. Polhemus and continued on as undersheriff following the election of Mastronardy, who took office in 2014. “I have worked with a lot of good people,” Sommeling said. “From Sheriff Polhemus and Sheriff Mastronardy, the Board of Chosen Free-holders, to the entire county family, all of these people are dedicated to helping the citizens of Ocean County.” Sommeling was recognized by the Board of Freeholders during its December 16 meeting. “Bill has served the citizens of Ocean County well,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “He is dedicated to the profession of law enforcement. Whether his time served in Seaside Heights, Toms River, in the Prosecutor’s Office or any other rank he has held, he always put our residents first. He is the consummate professional and we wish him well in retirement.” Brian Klimakowski, retired Manchester Township Police Chief, will be appointed to the position of Undersheriff and will be sworn in on January 6. “Brian will do a great job,” Sommeling said. “He is young, energetic and brings a great deal of law enforcement background to the office of Under-sheriff. I know he will serve the citizens well.” Mastronardy said Klimakowski’s duties include

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Manchester Chief To Take Spotoverseeing the Ocean County Police Academy, Lakewood, training and technology for the department. “Undersheriff Sommeling served a key role in helping during my transition,” Mastronardy said. “Having him here provided me with the historical perspective of the office along with a good understanding of the day to day operations. I wish Bill and his wife Pat nothing but the best.”Sommeling had also served as a Casino Control Commissioner for 11 years including two years as vice chairman prior to returning to the Sher-iff’s Office. He was also assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and served as the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Narcotics Bureau where he was in charge of all of its field operations. Sommeling said that during his tenure in law enforcement, some of the greatest challenges came from weather related events. Most recently, Sommeling served as the Coun-ty’s emergency management coordinator during Superstorm Sandy which struck on his birthday – October 29 in 2012. “The velocity of Sandy was so intense and when it was over we were devastated,” ommeling said of the storm that slammed the coast. “The work to put the County back together again was one of the greatest challenges we faced. And while that work continues it was many helping hands that got us back on our feet.” Sommeling reflected on his time in law enforce-ment, saying you are a police officer 24/7. “It’s on your mind all the time,” Sommeling said. He noted that the most satisfying times is when you know your actions have helped someone. “We help people in all kinds of situations,” he said. “Whether working a patrol or helping collect toys at Christmas, we reach out to the less fortunate and we provide a sense of comfort and stability to all our residents.” Sommeling’s philosophy about the job is simple – anytime you can help someone, do it. “Police officers are a big part of the commu-nity,” Sommeling said. “Our actions make a difference.” As he prepares to leave office Sommeling said he will spend his leisure time visiting friends and family and spending time with his children, his 14 grandchildren and his eight great-grandchildren.


OCEAN COUNTY – The Association for Library Service to Children recent-ly awarded a $7,500 Curiosity Creates grant to the Ocean County Library for six Make Me Kits. The six portable kits will be used at all 21 Ocean County Library locations by more than 50 youth-serving librarians. They will also be used at outreach pro-

Ocean County Library Receives Grant From ALSCgrams throughout Ocean County. ALSC, a division of the American Library As-sociation administrated the grant which was made possible through an $800,000 donation from the Walt Disney Company. “Children are naturally curious and the act of creating is vital to their de-velopment,’’ said ALSC president An-drew Medlar. “So ALSC is particularly

grateful to Disney and especially excited to offer this incredible opportunity to support our members’ work in public libraries, where families can engage their creativity unlike anyplace else in the community.” Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn also expressed excitement about the award.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is seeking volun-teers to help in the ReStore (thrift store), both in the warehouse and store itself, to act as truck ambassadors (truck drivers), and for construction volunteers on our work sites. All merchandise in the ReStore is from donations – the proceeds go toward Hab-itat’s mission of seeking to ensure safe housing for seniors, veterans, and low income families. Northern Ocean Habitat has put over 60 victims of Hurricane San-dy back into their homes, and has helped over 100 families with their “A Brush

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TOMS RIVER – Come join the Ocean County Parks System for some summer family fun this winter, with a beach blast indoors. Wear your coolest Hawaiian shirt for the fun that includes music, games, crafts and prizes. Lots of “beachy” activities for all ages await,

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NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1,073,000 to Ocean County College, the New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to better protect wetlands throughout New Jersey.“Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating harmful effects of climate change, protect-ing against flooding and storm surges,” said

EPA Provides $1 Million To Protect Jersey WetlandsEPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.” Ocean County College will use a $184,548 grant to develop monitoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites. The project will build on wetland monitoring work Ocean County

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$62,365 toward the total cost of this project. The New Jersey Sports and Exhibition Authority’s Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will use a $367,756 EPA grant to measure long-term carbon storage, and the emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in a range of marshes in the Meadowlands. Coastal marshes play an important role in the transformation of carbon and nitrogen, and remove carbon from the at-mosphere. The Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute will take measurements from tidal marshes with different physical and chemical conditions. Findings from the Mead-owlands Environmental Research Institute’s investigations will provide information for tid-al wetland mitigation and resiliency designs in the Meadowlands, with the goal of increasing carbon sequestration and minimizing green-house gas releases. The Meadowlands Envi-ronmental Research Institute will contribute $143,625 toward the total cost of this project. The New Jersey Department of Environmen-tal Protection (DEP) will use a $393,700 grant to improve the availability and accessibility of data on the health and condition of New Jersey’s wetlands. The DEP will select and collect information from wetlands chosen for their overall environmental health, and will participate in an interactive database tool being developed by a team at Penn State that provides information on wetland attributes in wetlands throughout the mid-Atlantic region. The DEP will also use this grant funding to conduct analyses on these data to determine the most useful measures and standards to apply in future wetland restoration projects in New Jersey. In addition, funding will be used to install a monitoring station in the Raritan Bay, which will be used to conduct two years of site specific intensive monitoring. These stations will extend ongoing tidal wetland monitoring efforts from the Meadowlands to sites in Ocean and Cumberland Counties. The DEP will contribute $131,233 toward the total cost of this project. With a $126,958 grant, the New Jersey De-partment of Environmental Protection will measure hydraulic and vegetation character-istics of the tidal marshes of the Mullica and Wading Rivers. The DEP will use this data to establish a baseline of reference conditions, and to evaluate disturbances (such as tidal tributary widening, pond expansion, erosion) in other tidal marsh systems and the effect these disturbances may have in supporting mid-Atlantic fisheries. Tidal marshes are highly productive ecosystems that provide habitats for birds, fish and shellfish, and storm‐surge buffering. The loss of coastal marshes can have devastating ecosystem‐level consequences, and are among the most sus-ceptible ecosystems to climate change. The DEP will contribute $42,320 toward the total cost of this project. Since 1990, EPA’s Wetland Program Development Grants have provided financial assistance to help build or refine state and local government wetland programs. These funds provide opportunities for states to conduct research and help build the science behind comprehensive wetlands programs at the state level. For more information on the EPA’s Wetland Program Development Grants, visit: epa.gov/wetlands/funding-and-other-resources.


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“People say they tend to live in nursing homes, but that’s not true,” said Jackie Rohan, director of the Office of Senior Services. Of Ocean County’s senior citizens age 85 or older, 83 percent live in the community – not at a nursing facility, statistics show. In many cases, those seniors are either homebound or otherwise unable to make meals for themselves. The county program provides a meal each day with meat, fish or pasta, vegetables, bread, juice, fruit or dessert, as well as milk. The meals are planned by a licensed dietitian and cooked in one of two county kitchens in Lakewood and Stafford townships. The county also provides 30,000 kosher meals each year.

The freeholders are planning to award a $2,676,979 contract to Community Services Inc. to oversee the bulk of the program in 2016. The program is avail-able to Ocean County residents who are 60 years of age or older and their spouse, homebound, unable to prepare their own meals and have no one available to assist them with meal preparation. Voluntary donations of $2 per meal are encouraged to help fund the program. “I think it’s an important piece, because the federal government is not coming up with more money,” said Vicari. “We’re not seeing dollars coming in on the federal level, so the state match will be less.” Despite the rising cost, the county will

continue to strive for no waiting lists and will expand the program as the need increases. “This program allows us to provide se-niors with a sense of security that they will have a warm and nutritious meal delivered to their home every day,” Vicari said. “Just as important as the meal is the daily con-tact, knowing someone will be checking in on their well-being. That is priceless to our seniors and their families who may not be able to be with them.” Senior citizens or their family members interested in the program are being encour-aged to call 732-367-1401 or visit csimow.org. The Meals on Wheels office is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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NJNG Recognized As A 2015 Utility Customer Champion The Cogent Reports announcement follows NJ NG’s recognit ion earl ier this year as a Most Trusted Brand and Environmental Champion, reinforcing the company’s commitment to quality, customer service and environmental initiatives, including encouraging green efforts and offering tools and resources to help customers make wise energy choices. “The best brands are built on under-standing the needs and interests of their

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OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause. Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004. Over the past five years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas. Cell phones are collected in any con-dition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organi-zation headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling cards for our

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Gerard’s Watch Repair - Com-plete servicing of mechanical and quartz watches. Back to factory specifications. Done on premises by Europeen Master watch maker. Long life watch batteries replaced. 864 - B Route 37 West. 908-507-3288. (5)

Wallpaper and Bordering - Hang-ing and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (46)

Micromedia Publications is seeking a part time reporter to cover Howell Township. - Candidate should have writing/reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local government, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features.The position requires providing 3-4 stories per week, with photos, every week, on deadline. This PART-TIME position is an at-home job; stories will be submitted via email. A full-time position is not currently available. Candidates should send their resume along with 1-3 writing samples or links to your writing. Resumes without writing samples WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Email resumes and writing samples to Catherine at [email protected]. (t/n)

PART TIME HELP WANTED- Micromedia Publications is looking for a dedicated, energetic individual with good communication skills for our busy front office and copy desk. The candidate must have the ability to solve problems, multitask, handle deadlines, research, answer phone calls and walk-in clients. Accurate typing skills a must. Candidate must possess strong language skills as proofreading and editing of copy required. You must also seek out new copy for our weekly papers and have some knowledge of Ocean County geography. E-mail your resume to Jason at [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (t/n)

P/T Special Ed Teachers - Work close to home, 1-on-1, in-home, set your own hours, please send resume [email protected]. (1)

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Winter Backyard Bird Feeding - Enjoy backyard bird watching. We supply fresh seed and maintenance services. Free delivery. Senior af-fordable. Keep birds healthy. Details... “the Birder.” 732-232-8144. (1)

Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (1)

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ATCO Painting - Quality work. Prompt service. Call for free esti-mate. License #13VH04548900. 609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (3)

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shop-ping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family func-tions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (50)

Health Care CNA - Senior Liv-ing community is seeking FT/PT Certified Nursing Assistant, 3 to 11 p.m. and per diem on all shifts.Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whi t ing , NJ or email resume to rscul [email protected]. EOE. (52)

Health Care Certified Home Health Aides - Senior Living community is seeking Certified Home Health aides for weekend package. Four weekend shifts per month required with flex-ibility on shifts. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to [email protected] EOE. (52)

Food Service - Senior Living com-munity is seeking PT food serv-ers, dietary aides, and utility aides.Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to [email protected]. EOE. (52)

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

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Kirby Upright Vacuum - In-cluding attachments. Like new, $395. 732-477-2155. (1)

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Entire Estates Bought - Bed-room/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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Costume/Estate Jewelry - Look-ing to buy costume/estate jewelry. Same day house calls. Religious items too. Immediate cash. 5 per-cent more cash with this ad. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Guns Wanted - Old or new pis-tols, rifles, shotguns, ammuni-tion. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

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

Now Hiring Property Inspec-tors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. [email protected] or [email protected]. 732-766-4425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

D o n C a r n e v a l e P a i n t i n g - Special izing in inter iors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. Referenc-es. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. (2)

Computer Tutoring for Sen-iors - Retired certified instructor. Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can also help with your slow running computer! iPhone and iPad lessons also avail-able. Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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CHHA/CNA - Mature, dependable people needed. Days, weekends, overnights. Immediate work availa-ble. Flex hours, 401k with company match, medical/dental insurance, 24/7 support. Competitive pay. Direct de-posit. Call today 732-901-6515. (1)

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, win-dows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special winter discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (3)

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OCEAN COUNTY – Last year, nearly 160,000 Girl Scouts nationwide experi-enced a revolutionary update to the Girl Scout Cookie Program – the Digital Cookie platform. Digital Cookie 1.0 gave girls the oppor-tunity to sell cookies through its website or mobile app. This initiative was a first step in preparing girls to be leaders in the high-tech, fast-paced, e-commerce world of today. Now, Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean Count ies wil l par t icipate in Digital Cookie 2.0, which will provide a more robust, hands-on learning experi-ence. Its mobile technology puts control of the sale, from customer contact to completion of the order, squarely in the hands of girls. Digital Cookie 2.0’s will expand the girls’ ability to take their sale on the go. Using handheld devices, such as phones or tablets, girls will approach customers, take orders, and complete sales using digital order forms that allow for direct shipping to customers. The new app replicates the transac-tional elements of the girl’s personal website, and ensures all Girl Scouts have an opportunity to learn important ecommerce lessons for our increasingly mobile-based economy. Upgrades to the website include a goal-set t ing calculator to help girls track the number of boxes they need to sell to reach their goal and new ways to

organize orders. Girls will be able to further personalize their pages during setup and access im-proved cookie sales data, with colorful charts showing sales by cookie type and delivery method, as well as week-by-week trends. “With Digital Cookie, our Girl Scouts are getting hands-on experience with modern technology and communica-tion in a business setting,” said Sue McClure, CEO of The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Digital Cookie is giving them oppor tunit ies in grade school that are typically only available to those in college or the professional world. At their age, they couldn’t learn this anyplace else.” Results show girls who diversif ied their sales methods by combining the Digital Cookie platform with traditional sales methods were more likely to in-crease their year-over-year sales. “Digital Cookie 2.0 is about expanding and enhancing this one-of-a-kind digital sales learning experience for girls, al-lowing them to broaden their horizons and learn vital twenty-first-century eco-nomic skills in an environment that is safe, fun, and girl friendly,” said Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. Members from the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will begin using the plat-form at the start of its cookie-selling season on January 16.

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NEW JERSEY – We Honor Veterans is a program created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to reach out to veteran hospice patients. This pro-gram assists hospice patients by providing information about VA benefits and allow-ing veterans to engage in life review of their military experience with others who understand. Life Choice Hospice is looking for caring people to visit veterans who are nearing the end of their lives. Companion volunteers visit patients in care facilities near where you live or work. You can visit in the morning, afternoon, or early evening, on a weekday or weekend. There are also op-

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portunities for specialized volunteers, such as certified pet therapy, licensed massage therapists and certified reiki practitioners. Volunteering is a wonderful relationship in which you receive as much as you give. The application process involves filling out a short application, receiving free TB and rubella tests, and attending convenient, free training that fits your schedule. You don’t need any special skills or qualifications except an open heart and the desire to help another person. To find out more about volunteer oppor-tunities, please contact Terri Wiebenga, volunteer coordinator, at 1-800-557-7570 or [email protected].

OCEAN COUNTY – Three locations in Ocean County will hold high school diploma preparation classes for adults trying to acquire their GED. Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, St. Francis Educational Services in Lakewood and Toms River North High School will host these classes beginning in January. The prep classes at these sites will be held twice per week. Each class is three hours. Classes are free. At Southern Regional High School classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays

from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning on January 11. At St. Francis Educational Services in Lakewood, classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning on January 4. Toms River North will hold classes on Mondays and Wednesdays as well as a Tuesday and Thursday option. Classes begin at 6 p.m. Childcare and transportation are avail-able at selected sites. For information and to register call 609-494-8861, ext. 185 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org.

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

People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they de-serve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse. Statistics show that nearly 50 per-cent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are under-paid, overworked and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91 percent of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Depar tment report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores , malnut r it ion , weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia and serious blood-born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million

by the year 2030. Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unex-plained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores , ques t ionable hyg iene , appearance of malnut r it ion, emo-tional distress and unsanitary living conditions. Do cu me nt a ny such ev ide nce you obser ve, and br ing it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t l imited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal and psycho-logical abuse, where an elder is de-meaned or humiliated in other ways. Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfor tunately, cases of nursing home abuse in Amer-ica and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling. If you think a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a f ree consultat ion to discuss their rights.

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Let’s Steal Away Right NowDear Readers With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams. Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason. Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town. You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down. If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a res-taurant that is he has a “partnership” going. Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you to join them. They suddenly depart after

a few rounds and you are left with a padded bill. Finally, a merchant counts your change. At that point it is correct. He drops it and replaces it with a smaller bill. In as much as I don’t like writing a negative column, my feelings are the following. If I can save one traveler from getting scammed it is worth writing about. Remember that most locals are honest but all it takes is one moment to spoil a good thing. Safe Travels.Joel

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NEW JERSEY – Do you have, or know of, a great plan or built project in New Jersey that represents high-quality growth and development or land preservation? Submit it now to New Jersey Future’s 2016 Smart Growth Awards competition. The deadline to submit is January 15. This year, New Jersey Future celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Smart Growth Awards. The awards have honored the best in responsible development in the Garden State. Large projects and small, innovative plans and codes, policies that foster quality growth and placemaking -- any built proj-

ect or adopted plan is eligible. So if you’re working on something that will help make any part of New Jersey a more vibrant place to live, work or play, submit it to the Smart Growth Awards competition. This year, organizers will be accepting entries exclusively through a new online submission portal. This allows you to con-serve paper and energy, and will allow the jury access to all entries from any location. For more information, contact Elaine Clisham at 609-393-0008, extension 102. You can access the entry forms at njfuture.org.

Future Smart Growth Award Call For Nominations

NEW JERSEY – The Garden State Latebirds, a club dedicated to Ford’s iconic Thunderbirds, is holding its annual membership drive throughout New Jersey for Thunderbird car enthusiasts who ei-ther have a Thunderbird or wish they did. The club, established in 1992, of-fers events, technical advice, a news-

letter, quarterly meetings, and social gather ings. Garden State Latebirds is a chapter member of the Interna-tional Thunderbird Club and the Vin-tage Thunderbird Club International. Annual dues are $15. For more informa-tion or an application to join, email Charly Nelson at [email protected]

Latebirds Club Looking For New Members

OCEAN COUNTY –The 40-member Ocea-naires Barbershop Chorus meets weekly for rehearsals that prepare the chorus for its 12 to 15 performances in Northern Ocean County each year. Men who would like to consider singing with the chorus are always welcome to attend

a rehearsal and check it out. Rehearsals are all-year round, 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 700 Main Street in Toms River, in the lower level general purpose meeting room. For more information, call 732-503-8611 or visit oceanaires.net.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!As we enter 2016 we do so with great excitement and anticipation.

Our Christmas Eve mass was our first celebration in our new home at 1890 Whitesville Rd. and was our

most well attended mass to date. On December 27th we also celebrated our first baptism in our new home and soon we will celebrate our first wedding here. In short, Good Shepherd ANCC is full of joy!As we welcome so many new faces to the parish family of Good Shepherd ANCC we cannot help but feel full of God’s love. He has truly blessed our path as we have created this all-inclusive Catholic home. Please be mindful that Good Shepherd ANCC is now offering three mass times; Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8am and again at 10am. Join us as we profess our faith and celebrate God’s word.2016 will no doubt also be full of challenges and, in preparation, why not take a leap of faith and begin this new year by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving God - a Sower of Dreams - just waiting to hear from you. Place your faith in Him and know that He loves you. In Isaiah 41:10 we are told “ So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”Can you imagine any problem so great that you can not overcome it with God by your side?In closing, if you are ready to welcome God back into your life but have not been to church in a long while, please feel free to call me in advance. I, along with the Pastoral Associates at Good Shepherd will do everything in our power to create a warm and welcoming environment for you and your family.Pray for me as I do for you.... Fr. Anthony Lipari, FCM

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When it comes to making medical decisions, particularly those involving children, it is important that parents and eye doctors are on the same page. Sometimes, however, it only takes misunderstanding of a term in a diagnosis to create a divide. Case in point comes from a recent study in which researchers used the term “pink eye” to describe a conjunctivitis diagnosis with parents. As it turns out, upon hearing the “pink eye” diagnosis, parents were much more likely to insist on antibiotic treatment even after being told that antibiotics were not necessary. On the other hand, parents who received an “eye infection” diagnosis only wanted antibiotics when they believed that antibiotics would be effective. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., we treat every patient with concern and compassion, always with the full understanding that vision is one of life’s greatest gifts and most prized possessions. At our fully equipped office, our experienced staff and can determine our patients’ needs and perform the required procedures. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.

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By Wolfgang Puck “Do you always make everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way?” That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook. My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by telling people that, yes, I make everything from scratch whenever possible -- and within reason. At Spago, for example, we bake our own breads every day, and whisk up mayonnaise from egg yolks and oil, and simmer our own stocks. For the best quality at home, too, I prefer preparing my own mayonnaise, and I’ll keep a supply of home-made stock in the freezer; but we’ll usually eat bread from a good bakery rather than baking it ourselves. The second part of my answer, though, may be different than you might expect: The old-fashioned way isn’t always the best. Take making stock. Like many chefs, I’ve found that modern pressure cookers make the best stock. They dramatically cut cooking time while extracting maximum flavor. And the pressure prevents the bones from releasing impu-rities that can cloud stock. The result is beautifully clear and delicious. I never mind using smart, efficient modern appli-ances that deliver great results. I’ve successfully used immersion blenders, for example, to make mayonnaise in seconds. And I’m devoted to my countertop electric panini maker, as many of you no doubt already know. Another example of appliances I like is the coun-tertop electric rice cooker. Add measured amounts of grain and liquid, plug it in, close the lid, press a button, and you get perfectly cooked rice every time. I also like to extend the use of my rice cooker to make more than just that simple side. In the past, I’ve shared with you an easy recipe for delicious rice cooker macaroni and cheese. Today, I’d like to offer up my recipe for a great version of my grandmother’s custardy rice pudding, cooked in a rice cooker and then layered parfait-style with fresh fruit. This recipe calls for short-grained Arborio rice, the kind used in classic risotto, but you could use other short or medium-grained varieties. You can also make variations using different fruits, and by adding other spices such as ground cinnamon or ginger. Since the recipe includes a custard mixture that’s combined with the rice to cook inside the rice cooker, it’s important to watch out for curdling, the formation of lumps as the yolk mixture thickens. If that happens, save the mixture simply by removing it immediately from the heat and whisking it briskly until smooth, as directed in the recipe. Regardless, you’ll find this recipe surprisingly sim-ple, and the results are outstanding. Nothing beats making a great dessert from scratch, using a new-fangled appliance to make an old-fashioned recipe.

Rice Pudding Parfaits With Fresh Fruit

Serves 6 1/2 cup (125 ml) Arborio rice1 cup (250 ml) cold water1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups (500 ml) milk

Grated zest of 1 orange1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons sugar1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier4 large cage-free egg yolks1 cup (250 ml) each fresh organic blueberries, diced strawberries and raspberries Put the rice in a fine-meshed sieve and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well. Put the rice in an automatic rice cooker with the 1 cup (250 ml) cold water. Add the salt and close the rice cooker. Plug in the cooker and set it to “Cook.” (The “Keep Warm” light will turn on after about 15 minutes, but keep the cooker closed for 20.) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar and Grand Marnier. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to steep for 15 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. While whisking continuously, pour in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the hot milk mixture; continue whisking until thoroughly blended. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the milk-and-egg mix-ture into the pan containing the hot milk. Hold a wire-meshed strainer over the rice in the rice cooker. Pour the milk-and-egg mixture from the pan through the strainer into the rice; discard the vanilla bean. With a heatproof rubber spatula, stir together the liquid and rice, using the spatula’s flexible blade to dislodge and incorporate all of the rice from the bottom of the cooker pot. Turn the rice cooker back on to the “Cook” setting and, leaving the lid open, stir constantly with the spatula until the mixture begins to steam and thicken. Watch carefully that it doesn’t come to a boil. As soon as thickening begins, switch the rice cook-er to “Keep Warm” and continue stirring over the lower heat for about 2 minutes longer. Then, close the rice cooker lid and leave the mixture to sit for 8 minutes, opening the cooker halfway through to stir it thoroughly but briefly. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and rest a medium bowl in its middle. Open the rice cooker and carefully remove its pot. Scrape the rice pudding mixture into the bowl set in the ice bath. If you observe any curdling, briefly whisk the mixture until smooth. Leave the pudding to cool in the ice bath. Use six tumblers, large martini glasses, or wine glasses for assembling the parfaits. Divide one third of the cooked pudding among the 6 glasses, spread-ing it evenly on their bottoms. Top the rice with a layer of blueberries, dividing all of them evenly among the glasses. Spoon in another layer of about half of the remaining pudding, and top it with a layer of all the strawberries. Finally, add the remaining pudding and arrange the raspberries on top. Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold.

Use Your Rice Cooker To Make The Best Rice Pudding Ever

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