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Jackson Memorial Celebrates Its American Idol Contestant Gianna Shines In Final Season Of Show
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock American Idol semifinalist Gianna Isabella is interviewed by Jackson Memorial High School Class of 2018 advisor Michele McCann during a pep rally in Gianna’s honor February 9 (top). Above right, Chris Petrone, Gianna Isabella, and Brenda K. Starr talk to reporters afterward. Gianna’s larger-than-life likeness was seen all around the JMHS auditorium at the pep rally. By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – In some ways she’s a perfectly average teenage girl from the burbs: she has a crush on Keith Urban, she argues with her mother about what she should
wear, she laughs at her own corny jokes, and she poses for photos with her friends. But, Gianna Petrone has sang for Keith Urban, taken a selfie with Justin Bieber while roaming around Hollywood, has
seen first-hand that Harry Connick Jr. is really tall, and signs autographs while fielding questions from local reporters as she dashes off with her father and (Idol - See Page 4)
COUNTY NAMES ROADS SLATED FOR PAVING SOON
OCEAN COUNTY – Portions of several major roads in Ocean County are expected to get improvements under the county’s first road overlay contract of 2016. They include portions of Bennetts Mills Road, Burnt Tavern Road, Cedar Bridge, and Bay Avenue (Route 571). “As part of our annual road overlay
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program, we will be starting work shortly on safety improvements including stormwater drainage work, new paving and reconstruction on several roads throughout Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “All totaled we will be repairing more than five miles of
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roadway under this first contract.” The roadways to be improved under the contract will be in Jackson, Brick and Toms River. In Jackson: 1.15 miles of North New Prospect Road, from Farmingdale Road to Bennetts Mills Road; and about one mile of
Jackson Schools To Join Sustainable Jersey
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The district is already doing things to be green, so why not get the recognition and grants? So said Edward Ostroff, the Jackson School District director of building and grounds, when he spoke to the Board of Education about joining Sustainable Jersey for Schools. The school certification program, launched in 2014, is a “nonprofit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support and reward schools as they pursue sustainability programs.” Individual schools or whole districts may enter the certification program, Ostroff said. The Board of Education adopted its resolution of participation at its regular February 16 meeting. Each building principal then may register his or her school with the group and form a mandatory “green team,” the guiding group that will coordinate activities to achieve certification. The schools receive 5-40 points for each sustainable practice it adopts from a list of possible activities. For example, forming the mandatory green team earns a school 10 points. Performing an energy audit may earn the school 5-20 points. Implementing “Education for Sustainability K-3” can earn a school up to 40 points. Schools can achieve two certification levels right now. A bronze certification means the school has completed two out of 11 priority actions—community education and outreach; school wellness council; indoor air quality review; energy audit; building efficiency measures; professional development for sustainability; education for sustainability;
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recording-artist mother to a doctor’s appointment before heading back out to California. And while she may get some more selfies with some other celebrities, Jackson Memorial High School sophomore Gianna Petrone hopes for more, a chance to be America’s next, and final, American Idol. Known professionally as Gianna Isabella, the 15-year-old performer was given a send-off by her school February 9, a retrospective of her time on Idol, as well as some home movies throughout the years showing a precocious little girl whose pipes were formidable from the start. The clips often showed an emotional and proud “momager” Brenda K. Starr of 1980s fame “I Still Believe” guiding Gianna’s fashion and music choices. Starr praised the school’s pep rally to honor her daughter, calling Jackson a “close-knit community” that really rallies around its own. She and husband Chris were in the front row cheering on their daughter. “My daughter is the best thing that ever
happened to me,” Starr told American Idol. “She’s everything a mother could ever ask for.” Connick Jr. handed Starr the ticket, to give to Gianna, on her audition in front of the judges to move onto the next step of the competition. The high school band welcomed Gianna to the stage with their lively rendition of the theme song from Rocky, in tribute to Gianna’s win during the Idol Philadelphia auditions. Later in the rally, the chorus serenaded her with “I Lived” by OneRepublic. Gianna, who looked very comfortable on stage, was interviewed by sophomore class advisor Michele McCann. The two bantered about Idol judges, with McCann gushing that Connick is easy on the eyes and Gianna cooing how adorable Urban is. But aside from celebrity-gazing, the competition is hard work filled with power naps and rehearsals, and of course school work squeezed in between all that and shopping trips. “Hollywood Week is really when I started getting more professional. When I got the ticket, I was like, ‘This is cool. I got a ticket. Check me out.’ Now I’m more serious,”
Gianna said. “This is a job guys. This is the first job I haven’t gotten fired from!” She’s one of 24 semifinalists on Idols season 15. Singing competitions are not new to Gianna. She’s been performing since she was a little girl, and has been on X Factor USA 2013 and won the New York Dream Night Talent Search, which got her an audition with America’s Got Talent. And while she wasn’t nervous about her Idol audition, she wasn’t prepared for a rejection either. “I wasn’t prepared for a ‘no’ but if I got it at least I went home knowing I did the best could,” she said, adding later, “I think it would be crazy if I win this.” “And at the end of the day, that’s all we can do, anybody can do,” McCann added. Whatever the outcome of her Idol career, Gianna plans to pursue a music career, probably on the West Coast. “You always have to remain humble and be true to yourself. Always remember where you came from,” Gianna said. For more information about Gianna, visit her Facebook page, Gianna Isabella Music.
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Bennetts Mills Road from County Line Road to New Prospect Road. In Brick: 1.5 miles of Burnt Tavern Road from Van Zile Road to Route 70, almost one-mile of Cedar Bridge Ave., from Route 70 to Hooper Avenue. In Toms River quarter-mile of Oak Avenue from Hooper Avenue to Penny Lane, including jughandles, the southbound jughandle of Hooper Avenue and Indian Hill Road, and over half-mile of Bay Avenue, from Dunedin Street to Fischer Boulevard. “This work is expected to get under way in the late spring and would take several weeks to complete,” Kelly said. “The completed repairs will make for better and safer traveling around Ocean County.” In addition to new pavement, the work includes upgrading stormwater street inlets to bicycle safety grates. And, upgrades will be implemented on these roadways to assure the county is compliant with all state Department of Environmental Protection and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. “We maintain more than 620 county road miles so it is imperative we have a program in place to maintain our infrastructure,” said Kelly, who serves as liaison of the Ocean County Engineering Department. “Each year we perform improvements to a number of roadways. Well maintained roads certainly are safer for our motorists and pedestrians.”
Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group Announces Meetings
TOMS RIVER – All are welcome to attend the Central/Southern New Jersey Area Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group, hosted by the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation. Meetings will now be held on the second Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Meetings are held at The Lighthouse Center for Diabetes, Riverwood Building #1, third floor, 67 Route 37, Toms River. Take the opportunity to talk and share with others who have Sjögren’s. Find support and understanding in dealing with this chronic disease. To register call 732-557-3210 or 888-724-7123.
ATLIB Players To Present “Mame”
JACKSON – The ATLIB Players of Jackson Liberty High School will present “Mame.” There will be shows at the following dates and times: February 25 at 6:30 p.m. February 26 at 7 p.m. February 27 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for students and $10 for adults if bought in advance. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for adults if bought at the door. Email lcainzos@jacksonsd.org for more information.
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school carbon footprint; green building policy; green purchasing policy; and waste audit—and a total of 150 points in six of the 17 categories. Those categories are: student and community outreach; diversity and equity; food and nutrition; student safety; student and staff wellness; healthy school environment; energy efficiency; leadership and planning; student learning; learning structures; innovation projects; climate mitigation and renewable energy; school grounds; green design; green purchasing; green cleaning; and waste management and recycling. Silver certification signifies a school has
completed three out of 11 priority actions, with 350 points in eight of the 17 categories. Ostroff said Jackson already meets some of those requirements, with the schools’ renewable energy with geothermal systems, and the healthy schools environment with the asthma-friendly schools overseen by the district’s nurses. “We’re really looking forward to kicking this off,” Ostroff said. “I think it’s a great thing for the district. It’s something that gets the kids involved, and it’s not a just a component that’s planned somewhere. It gets the students and teachers involved.” He said the program will be rolled out for
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has been participating in conference calls with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regarding the Zika virus. “Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease which has been found to affect infants born to mothers who traveled to or resided in an area with Zika virus transmission during pregnancy. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several
days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD public health coordinator. At the present time, there have been confirmed travel-related cases in11 states, including New Jersey and Washington, D.C. “Because there is neither a vaccine nor medications available to prevent Zika virus infection, CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. If a pregnant woman travels to an area with Zika virus transmission, she should be advised to strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites,” Regenye said. Presently, there are 24 countries or terri-
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the entire district, but added there’s no time frame being implemented for the schools to reach a bronze or silver certification. As far as costs to the district, Ostroff said it really depends on what the district decides to pursue. He would like to have an energy audit of the schools, which can be done at no cost by the county or some local energy companies. On the other hand, the district may incur a small cost for posting “no idling” signs around the buildings. Being part of the program opens up grant opportunities for schools as well. Grants can range from $500 to $5,000, and help schools provide more breakfasts for stu-
Health Department Watching Zika Virus
tories reporting current ongoing transmission: including Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde (Africa), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Samoa, Suriname, U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite both indoors and outdoors, mostly during the daytime. Therefore, it is important to ensure protection from mosquitoes throughout the entire day. Mosquito prevention strategies include wearing long-sleeved shirts and long
dents or fund field trips. Sustainable Jersey for Schools is underwritten by Sustainability Institute at the College of New Jersey and New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program. Founding sponsors include South Jersey Gas, New Jersey Natural Gas, and NJM Insurance Group. Supporter are FEA, Pennoni Associates Inc., and Bayer Foundation USA. Program partners include the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, NJASBO, NJEA, New Jersey PTA, and New Jersey Building and Grounds Association. For more information, visit sustainablejerseyschools.com.
pants, using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered insect repellents, using permethrin-treated clothing and gear and staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms. When used as directed on the product label, insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin and IR3535 are safe for pregnant women. Further guidelines for using insect repellents are available online at cdc.gov as well as ochd.org. The OCHD will continually update its website, Twitter@OCpublichealth and Facebook on further developments of the Zika virus.
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Editorial The Importance Of Community Much of our news today contains evidence of a society seemingly in a state of disintegration. We can hardly view the evening news or read the morning paper without being confronted with images of violence, hopelessness and despair – in short, the symptoms of a society where people have lost a sense of control over their own lives. We believe that many of the problems experienced in our country today have resulted from a lost sense of community. What is a community? It is certainly more than a place where people live or work. It is a place where people interact in countless and vital ways. It is a place where people raise their children, tend to their loved ones, pursue their friendships and retire after a lifetime of meaningful work. In many ways, the strength of a community is reflected through the strength of its local institutions – its government, its schools, its numerous community groups and houses of worship. The degree to which people interact with these institutions directly affects
the strength and cohesiveness of the community as a whole. It is our conviction that the hope of America lies not in big government and the bureaucracies spawned by it, but rather by the sense of control people will experience in their lives with a renewed sense of community. The hope lies in the simple associations we make in our community each and every day. We believe that the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life. With accurate, comprehensive news and lively commentary geared toward the interests of residents, The Times has always encouraged its readers to experience the fulfillment of participating in all aspects of their community. We are grateful to have been so warmly received into these communities. As a local publication dedicated to the needs of our community, regular dialogue between us and our readers is essential. We encourage your regular input, comments and criticisms so we can accomplish the purpose for which The Times has been established.
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Letters To The Editor Great Adventure’s Forest Should Remain Six Flags Great Adventure seems to have forgotten that Jackson Township residents once stood shoulder to shoulder with them defending New Jersey, Jackson Township, and Great Adventure from a toxic waste incinerator once proposed on their borders. Great Adventure allowed thousands to attend a meeting at the park where we could assemble to defend our beloved township, protect the health and safety of our children and preserve the natural clean environment so abundant here in Jackson, at a time, “not so long ago.” We were confident that Great Adventure would always be a “good neighbor” and a grateful steward of the woodlands that make the park so magical to visit. You see, children dream of coming to the park where their fanciful imaginations can flourish and they share this time with Mommy and Daddy standing so patiently to ride the spectacular rides. But what sets Great Adventure above all other such destinations is the setting! It actually sits among the largest undisturbed forest in the North East United States. It is this setting which makes Great Adventure so magical! I recall being up so high in the skys with a view of the land surrounding the park and thinking, this experience alone is worth the admission price. And of course the Safari! Where parents and children alike marvel at the
sight of elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, and no one could forget those mischievous monkeys. The animals from their books, right there in real life surrounding the car or minivan. How unforgettable! It surely was the intention of the creators and designers of the park to leave an indelible “love for nature” in the hearts and minds of visitors, especially the young. For it is to them that we pass on the stewardship of nature, and the woodland creatures that live in the very forest that may be lost forever. Signed, a 35 year neighbor of Great Adventure. Jim Rapp Jackson
What Is The President’s Legacy? Every president, when they leave office, wants to know what their legacy will be. In simple words, what they will be remembered for. In the case of President Obama, it is rather simple. Number one and foremost, he will be remembered as the first black president. That is an achievement to be proud of. Next he will be remembered for leaving office with the country in total chaos. One of the president’s main jobs is to leave office with the country better than it was. President Obama has done just the opposite. Instead of bringing the country closer together, he has managed to drive a split in the country. He somehow has managed to alienate all our allies. He forgot that he was president of all the people and became the president
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of the Democratic Party only. He has gone against the will of the majority of the people. He came into office with an agenda that he would not move off of, even if it was wrong. He is the first president who never made a mistake, for it was always the other guy who was wrong. He started in office bashing George Bush and would not get off it. He always had someone to blame for his mistakes. He has managed to misuse the Constitution to suit his own needs. He kept us in a war that he didn’t believe in. That is sad. He tried to change all the branches of government. His main goal was to close Guantanamo Bay and to bring a strong gun law in place. He had every opportunity to be a great president. The people wanted him to succeed. They believed in him. Yet he didn’t believe in the people. It is not that I’m bashing him. I’m just stating facts. I wish him the best and hope that our great country can get back on track. P.S. This is not to say the president didn’t do some good, but the bad outweighed the good. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
Blinded By Dollar Signs Tell me, who can feel sorry for these Atlantic City moguls? They are blinded by dollar signs. Remember when we enjoyed going to Atlantic City for the fun of gambling and winning a few bucks? Now try approaching a game table unless you bet $25, $35 or $40. If you are a “high roller” you can be “comped” if you lose enough money. Remember when the casinos opened in the 1970s and you could bet $1, $2 or $5. These owners forgot that they could make enough dollars with the volume. Let them go bankrupt. I would rather spend the airfare and go to Las Vegas. So, “Don’t cry for them, AC gamblers.” Bill McPhail Toms River
Smith Against Women’s Civil Rights
Congressman Chris Smith’s stance on human trafficking is commendable, which leads us to believe that he champions women’s rights. However, Smith’s long-term voting record underscores an alternate stance on women’s civil rights and basic health care services. Smith has voted to outlaw the birth control pill and wrote legislation blocking private insurance and personal flexible spending account money from covering women’s contraception and basic health care. He voted against Income Equalit y, the Violence Against Women’s Act and voted to close needed health care facilities that provide breast and cervical cancer screening. Smith wrote bill HR3, redefining rape to “forcible rape,” which re-victimizes women and empowers rapists. In Smith’s world, women have no choice, even in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. As chairman of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, Smith leads Congress in the Personhood movement that relinquishes the civil rights of the mother to her fetus. Personhood legislation also bans all oral contraception, stem-cell research and in-vitro fertilization and it criminalizes abortion with no exception. In addition, Smith does not support gun safety legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers even though, on average, 57 women in America are killed by guns every month. I thank Smith for his common sense approach to human trafficking. But whether in bondage, in poverty or in other dire straits, women want to know that their bodies, minds and spirits will not be controlled or crippled in any other way, and certainly not by their own congressman. Bari Rosenberg Manalapan
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Capitol Comments
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative District
Panel Approves Dancer Bill Targeting High-Tech Peeping Toms
JACKSON – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republican Ron Dancer expanding the crime of invasion of privacy to include the practice of “upskirting” earned the approval of
the Judiciary Committee. Dancer’s legislation (A156) protects against photographing or videotaping a person’s undergarments or private areas without their knowledge and approval.
“Modern technology has enabled a new breed of high-tech per pet rators, ‘Electronic Peeping Toms,’ who are invading the privacy of women as they commute to the office or go
about their daily business,” said Dancer, R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Middlesex. “This bill makes it a crime to record these images or distribute them on the Internet. It is an inva-
sion of privacy that violates every standard of common decency.” This bill makes it a fourth degree crime to photograph or record a person’s undergarment-clad intimate
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parts. Sharing or disclosing the images on the Internet or elsewhere is a third degree crime under the bill.
From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith
Congressman Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – A law t o p r ot e c t ch i ld r e n i n the U.S. and around the wo rld f r o m c o nv ic t e d pedophiles who travel in or out of the United States unbeknownst to law enforcement off icials was signed into law last night, capping an eight-year effort to enact international notif ication legislation named for the late Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old from Hamilton. “This important legislation authorizes the creation of a comprehensive reciprocal not if icat ion system to signif icantly expand protect ions for children worldwide,” said U.S. Rep. Ch r is Sm ith who aut hore d t he new law commonly referred to as International Megan’s Law. “Now foreign governments will k now when convicted pedophiles who are currently required to be on government sex-offender registries, are traveling to other countries. Now they can assess the potential danger and take reasonable precautions to protect children including denial of a visa or limiting travel,” Smith said. In 1994, Megan Kanka was sexually assaulted and killed by a convicted,
repeat sex offender living across the street, unknown to the residents in the neighborhood. Public outcry in response to the terrible crime and tireless work by Megan’s parents, R ic h a r d a n d M a u r e e n Kan ka, led to the New Jersey State Legislature passing the original Megan’s Law (NJSA 2C: 7-1 t h roug h 7-I I ) i n 1994. The law required public notification of convicted sex offenders living in t he com mu n it y. Tod ay all 50 states and all the territories have a Megan’s Law, an important tool in preventing more children from becoming victims. “As a result of the hard work by Megan’s loving p a r e nt s , M a u r e e n a n d Richard Kanka, and others, first New Jersey and then all 50 states passed Megan’s Laws to require p u bl ic n o t i f ic a t io n of convicted sex offenders living in the community,” said Smith (NJ-04). “Information is power and the interest of protecting children remains at the core of the federal and or ig i nal st ate Mega n’s Laws and the enactment of today’s International Megan’s Law.” R ich a r d K a n k a s a id the bipartisan agreement notifying foreign law enforcement of t raveli ng child predators is paramount for the safety of all children. “The reason this legis-
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lation is so important is that it will provide law enforcement with the information needed to help p r eve nt c o nv ic t e d s ex offenders f rom moving secretly throughout this cou nt r y a nd a ny ot her nation worldwide,” said Kanka. “Law-abiding citizens of this country did not create this problem. It was created by individuals who continue to terrorize our children and want to remain anonymous. When a sex offender has been convicted of violating a child, law enforcement and parents have a right to know where they are hiding. Revealing the secret status of convicted child predators is what Megan’s Law is all about. Removing the secrecy will prevent more children from becoming victims in the US and abroad by simply making the facts known.” Officially named The International Megan’s Law to Prevent Child Exploitat ion a nd O t he r Sexu al Crimes Through Advance Notification of Traveling Sex Offender, H.R. 515, pa ssed t he Hou se several times before being approved by Senate i n D e c e mb e r. T he Hou s e unanimously passed the final bill on February 1 and sent it to the White House on February 4 with the President signing it February 8. Smith first introduced the International Megan’s
Law bill alongside the Kankas in 2008 in Mega n’s Pla ce, t he sm al l com mu nit y park that bears Megan’s name, and has worked for passage e ve r s i n c e . T h e f i n a l version that moved out of t he Se n a t e Fo r e ig n Relations Committee in October was crafted in close pa r t ner sh ip w it h Senator Richard Shelby (A L), who championed the innovative passpor t provisions, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairma n Bob Corke r ( T N ) R a n k i ng Me mb e r B e n Cardin (MD), and Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD). Smith also acknowledged the strong support of Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA), who helped advance the final bill i n t he Hou se, a nd House Foreig n A f fai rs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Ranking Member Eliot Engel. “Child sex-trafficking and tourism are a serious p r oble m ,” Sm it h s a id . “With the enactment of this law and the bipartisan hard work of so many lawmakers and advocacy groups, children in the U.S. and around the world will now have greater protections from roving child predators.” The newly signed International Megan’s Law: Streamlines and coordinates the work of the Angel Watch Center with the Sex Offender Targeting
Center of the US Marshals Service so that the best information is getting to the r ight people in the shortest amount of time. Makes it a crime, for the first time, for a sex offender to travel abroad without giving 21 days advance notice so that law enforcement has adequate time to vet the traveler and warn the destination country, if needed. Mandates that the State Department, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, establish, within 90 days, a program for issuing a passport provision on a traveling sex offender with an offense against a child and current duty to register, thereby preventing circumvention of the notification system by travelers who misreport which countries they will visit. Requires federal agencies to properly collect notif ication response data to understand which c ou nt r ie s a r e work i ng with the U.S. on preventing re-offense by child predators. Provides the authority for both the Angel Watch Center and the US Marshals Service to receive infor mation from other c ou nt r ie s a b out p e do philes intending to travel to the U.S. Clarifies the receipt and sharing within U.S. law enforcement of incoming
notif ications on k nown sex offenders traveling to the U.S. And also directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Attorney General and Secretary of Homela nd Secu r it y, to seek agreements and use technical assistance with other countries so that the United States is notified in advance of incoming foreign sex offenders. The new International Megan’s Law will work in conjunction with America’s landmark anti-human trafficking law, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 authored by Sm it h a nd t he t wo other trafficking laws he wrote in 2003 and 2005. According to a 2010 report by the Government Accountability Office entitled “Current Situation Results in Thousands of Passports Issued to Registered Sex Offenders,” at least 4,500 U.S. passports were issued to registered sex offenders in f iscal year 2008. Ty pically a U.S. passport is valid for 10 years. The GAO emphasized that its numbers were probably understated due to the limitations of the data that it was able to access and analyze. Estimates from the International Labor Organization indicate that 1.8 million children are victims of c o m m e r c i a l s e x u a l exploitation around the world every year.
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Community News
Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements
Jackson Memorial Honors Bud McCormick
–Photo courtesy Bud McCormick Bud McCormick was honored by many at this farewell event. JACKSON – The Jackson Memorial students threw a farewell party for their long-time band director, Bud McCormick, on January 29, mere hours after he left the doors for the final time. However, this party was only a diversion. In the nearby auditorium, over 900 family, friends, dignitaries and alumni assembled, awaiting his arrival. The drumline was cued and the surprise celebration was on its way. Celebration highlights include: Guess-theDrum-Major game show hosted by Jackson alumnus and NJ101.5 meteorologist Dan Zarrow, proclamations by town and state representatives including Governor Christie and the Board of Education naming a rear accessway as ‘Bud McCormick Way.’ It was a perfect send-off for the 37 year veteran. The fitting end came with a vocal ren-
dition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ a song Bud arranged several years ago for his band. The event was telecasted live through the Jackson Television JTV Network, Jackson Alumni, family and friends watched the program as it unfolded from all parts of the country. McCormick has received over 100 congratulation letters via email, from families from California, Chicago, Florida, Kentucky, Connecticut, Seattle, Pasadena, North Carolina, Delaware, Maine, Pennsylvania and New Orleans thanking the school district for having this event live on national TV through the youtube channel. McCormick would like to thank everyone who had a hand in the event, and wishes the best for Jason Diaz and the future of the Jackson Memorial Jaguar Band.
Eat, Dance, Laugh: A Benefit For A Cure
JACKSON – Four local families have banded together against dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a catchall term used to describe several different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System. Each of the four families hosting the event has a child with POTS, which is a form of dysautonomia that is estimated to impact one out of 100 teenagers. There is currently no cure for dysautonomia, which is what these families hope to change by holding a benefit for Dysautonomia International. Eat, Dance, Laugh is a fundraising event that will be held on April 8 at Grand Marquis, 1550
U.S. Highway 9, Old Bridge. The event will last from 7 to 11 p.m. The evening will include: dinner, a DJ, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, comedian Marion Grodin, guest speaker Lauren Stiles, president of Dysautonomia International and a cash bar. Regularly priced tickets are $75 per person until April 7. No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or contribute via check, make checks payable to “Dysautonomia International” and mail to: Kim DiBona, 78 Buckingham Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527. To purchase tickets online, visit dysautonomiainternational.org.
Drama Club To Present “We Are Monsters”
NEW EGYPT – The Dr. Gerald H. Woeher Elementary School drama club is putting on “We Are Monsters” at the New Egypt High School auditorium on March 18 and 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available in advance and at the door. The show will be approximately one and a half hours long with intermission. A musical that follows human kids into a
monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n’ roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye. Most importantly these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating in the attributes that make each of us different and unique.
Afternoon Movie At Jackson Branch Library
JACKSON – The Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting an afternoon movie on March 16 at 2 p.m. The movie will be “Ricki and the Flash,” which is about a musician, who gave up everything for her dream of rock-androll stardom home, returns home after a family tragedy looking to make things right with her
family. Starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and Mamie Gummer. Rated PG-13, 1 hour 41 minutes (2015). To register and find out more information about the title, please call the Jackson Branch at 732928-4400, option 4 or go online at theoceancountylibrary.org; Calendar of Events, Jackson.
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Free Technology Classes At Jackson Branch
JACKSON – Need to improve your computer skills? Check out the free technology classes offered at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. Classes in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and much more are available. Here is the February schedule of classes: Microsoft Word 3 February 23 at 2 p.m.
Excel Basics February 24 at 10 a.m. Registration required. Spots are limited. To register in-person, visit the Information desk on the second floor. To register by phone, dial 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu. To register online, visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News”.
Gardening Presentation At Library
JACKSON – Local author Kate Copsey, who has been a popular garden speaker for almost a decade, will talk about her new book “The Right Sized Vegetable Garden.” Copsey has been a certified Master Gardener since 2001. The program will be a slide presentation with images from her book and she will talk about new ways to grow just one tomato or a variety of vegetables in a small
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Career Services For Persons With Disabilities
JACKSON – The State of New Jersey/ Division of Vocational Rehab will return to the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Librar y. Do you have a disability (physical, emotional, learning, drug dependency) that interferes with your ability to f ind and/or maintain employment? The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) may be able to help with free services, such as career counseling, vocational
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JACKSON – Do you know an older person who is a bit lonely, or an adult caring for a loved one with dementia or chronic illness at home? How about someone who loves dogs, but is unable to care for a pet any longer? Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) has three lovable Caregiver Canines, all Jackson residents, who would love to visit.
Certified pet therapy dogs and their handlers are available to visit individuals at their homes, bringing unconditional love to brighten people’s lives. For more information, or to schedule a “Caregiver Canine” visit on a regular basis or oncein-a-while, call the CVCJ office at 732-505-2273 or email info@caregivervolunteers.org.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s annual Crystal Gala presented by Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services. The event is on March 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch. The 2016 honorees are Dr. Margaret Fisher, medical director, The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center; Dr. Lisa A. Forzani, Forzani Family Chiropractic Center and William MacDonald, group manager, PNC Bank and Select Equity Group Foundation. Tickets cost $150 each and include “The Preakness,” an evening of virtual horse racing action, a cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner with an open bar, dancing, silent and gift auctions, prizes and more. Sponsorships range f rom $100 to $20,000. For sponsorship opportunities, call Rosemarie Contreras at 732-282-2324
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Help Wanted Food Service - The Pines at Whiting have an immediate need for the following: PT food servers/ waitstaff, dietary aides and utility aides. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Full Charge Bookkeeper - Must have proficiency in QuickBooks desktop v10 or later, Microsoft Office and Outlook. And ability to learn new programs easily. Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; initial training 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Benefits after 90 days. Call Tara 732-240-7007. (10) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)
Health Care - Senior living community is seeking FT CNA (11-7 shift), per diem and w/e package positions available. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Wanted 2 Home Health Aides Experienced. Must be finger printed and drug tested. good salary. 732-2694442 or 908-814-7662. (9) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (11) 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) Aluminum Mechanic and Helper Wanted - Call 609-6614111. Must have license. (10)
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Women Of Today Seek Food Donations
JACKSON – The Jackson Women of Today are seeking donations to assist with the unfortunate increase of families in need in the community. Food items that are needed include: pancake mix/syrup, soups, cereal hot or cold, jell-o/ pudding, canned tomato sauce, hamburger helper, toothpaste/toothbrushes, clothing
JACKSON – This event is for children who are 3 years old, or children who have already turned 4 after October 1, 2015. Three and four year olds will enjoy playtime, socialization, music, activities, and crafts twice a week. Classes will be held at Rosenauer School in
detergent/toilet paper, baby items, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter/jelly/ juice boxes for kids, crackers/cookies, pasta/ Lipton packages pasta/rice, assorted canned beans, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, bar soap/ shampoo/conditioner, diapers sizes 5 and 6, adult diapers and anything else non-perishable.
Donation bins are located at all municipal buildings. Distribution dates for disabled and senior clients: February 24, March 30, April 27. May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26 and November 16. Distribution dates for all clients: February 25, March 31, April 28. May 26, June 30,
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the music trailer located on the left side of the school. Child must be potty trained; pull-ups are okay. There are two sessions available. Sign up for one or both. The instructor is Kelly Kulakowski. Classes
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State Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Continues Biography Project
NEW JERSEY – One of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s most important projects is collecting biographical information on the men and women whose names are listed on the Memorial. Having this information will allow the foundation to forever preserve the memory of those who gave their lives in
Vietnam. The foundation’s goal is to one day have the biographical information and photographs for each of the New Jerseyans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their state and country. This information is also used to help teach younger generations that each name on the memorial had a life and an individual story. The foundation wants
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Family Success Center programs are free and open to all families in the community. The mission of the Ocean County Family Success Center is to
foster a community of families that come together to nurture, support and strengthen one another through life’s challenges. Mondays: Computer Café from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
to demonstrate to visitors that these were real people who lived complicated lives. Through learning about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, visitors can create strong connections to the past. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is always looking for more information about those we honor, and this includes personal memories,
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character traits, hobbies and photographs. Visit njvvmf.org/biography-project.html to take a look at the list of the men who do not have photographs. If you have information or photographs or are related to any of the individuals from the memorial, send an email to shagarty@njvvmf.org or call 732-3350033 ext. 104.
Walk-in hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The family success center is located at 1433 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. Call 732-557-5037.
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By Diane Sinnott, PTA, Whiting Physical Therapy Assistant
ome people become accustomed to shoulder pain and do not pay attention to the gradual onset of weakness and limitations in their shoulder range of motion. They may have a tendency to ignore shoulder pain and continue with their normal everyday routines and recreational activities without pause or consideration. This may cause further aggravation and slowly over time may cause increased pain and more problems. This may be the case with some patients who are referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of shoulder impingement.
change causes the soft tissue impingement. The supraspinatus and bicep tendon are more commonly affected muscles however the infraspinatus and the subscapularis can be impacted as well. Over time, the repeated pinching of these muscular tendons and
Shoulder impingement is the pinching of soft tissue between the bones that make up the shoulder complex structure during repetitive shoulder movement. The humerus which
bursa can cause inflammation and swelling. Once inflamed, every shoulder movement furthers the impingement until the range of motion and muscular strength in the shoulder is affected.
is the upper portion of the arm, the clavicle also known at the collar bone, and the scapula or shoulder blade are bones with make up the anatomy of the shoulder complex. These bones are surrounded by muscles, tendons and a fluid filled bursa sac which allow for stability and easy unrestricted shoulder movement. Sometimes the muscles which surround the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm become weak and no longer work in a unison pattern with each other causing a muscular imbalance. This instability causes a narrowing of the acromion space during shoulder movement. The imbalance and instability
One common symptom of shoulder impingement is a complaint of pain on the superior and anterior portion of the shoulder. Pain may refer into the upper portion of patient’s arm and travel as low as the elbow. Patient may complain of a dull ache while at rest and with positional changes to a sharp pain during overhead, lifting and reaching activities. Dressing, bathing and reaching behind the back or for a seat belt may also cause shoulder aggravation. Neck pain may exist as inappropriate neck muscles help to raise the shoulder and avoid further aggravation of symptoms. As the inflammation becomes more chronic, a patient may begin to have difficulty sleeping, as the pain becomes more intense and comes on suddenly. A patient may complain of severe tenderness with contact. Flexibility is restricted, motion is limited and muscular strength is decreased and weakened. Medical care should be sought for the shoulder because it could eventually lead to a more serious injury. PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT GOALS FOR SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT INJURY ARE TO: • Decrease inflammation • Reduce pain • Improve shoulder range of motion • Increase strength • Restore patient to prior level of function
During the acute stage of impingement, patients are advised to modify shoulder mobility. They are educated to perform everyday activities to tolerance and discontinue any activity that replicates symptoms of pain. This may include any heavy lifting or overhead activities. Rest is stressed until inflammation and pain is decreaed. Physical therapy treatment will utilize modalities such as ice, phonophoresis, and interferential stimulation in order to improve blood flow, reduce swelling and stimulate healing. Manual treatment will focus on reduced muscle guarding and muscular tone. The manual treatments will help to improve flexibility, neuromuscular facilitation and increase scapulae (shoulder blade) mobility. When pain and inflammation is controlled, therapy treatment will focus on shoulder range of motions. In addition, patient is educated on appropriate upright posture and correct body mechanics with shoulder movement. Therapeutic exercise of active assisted and stretching program using pulleys, finger ladder and cane will be implemented. When pain and swelling are sufficiently reduced and symptoms are no longer reproduced with shoulder motion, a strengthening program is then initiated. Elastic tubing, free weights and upper body bike (ergometer) will help to correct muscular imbalance, strengthen rotator cuff muscles, and reinforce normal shoulder scapulae motion. Shoulder impingement injury can be a debilitating injury where everyday activities can become painful and difficult. Early detection and treatment is a key factor for preventing further injury, resulting in additional treatment. Patients respond well to a conservative treatment in physical therapy and help to avoid further complications. In time, a patient will return to a normal functioning lifestyle with a home exercise program which will help maintain strength and shoulder mobility and avoid reinjures.
DIANE SINNOTT, PTA
Diane earned her Associate degree in Applied Science for the Physical Therapist Assistant program from Mercer County College, along with a Bachelors degree from the College of New Jersey. Diane has completed clinical rotations and has worked for several years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Diane strongly believes in a one on one treatment approach for her patients. This year Diane will further expand her skills by attending continuing education courses in Joint Mobilization, Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle Complex and Sacroiliac Mobilization techniques.
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The Interaction Between Workers’ Compensation And A State Disability Pension By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Stacie A. Brustman, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates As you may be aware, if you are injured his or her employment. In most cases, in while working as a result of an occupational order to be considered for an ordinary disexposure or a specific traumatic event, you ability pension, you will have had to be in are statutorily permitted to file for workers’ the State pension system for 10 years. This compensation benefits. In addition, if you also may only provide a pension benefit of are in a position that you are involved in the approximately 43 percent of your salary. State pension system, you may be entitled As in the accidental disability pension, to an accidental or ordinary disability the decision as to whether you are disabled pension. from your job duties rests with the Division Generally, if you are involved in a trau- of Pensions. matic event at work that ultimately deems In New Jersey, there is a long-standing you unable to perform your duties any public policy against double recoveries longer you may be entitled to an accidental for the same injuries. In New Jersey, an disability pension. There is no minimal injured employee may receive an ordinary time of employment to be eligible for this disability pension and workers’ compenpension. The jurisdiction as to whether sation benefits. However, the workers’ you are disabled from your job duties as a compensation benefits may be subject to a result of the traumatic event rests with the dollar for dollar offset for pension benefits. Division of Pensions. However, the acciHowever, an ordinary disability pension dental disability pension may entitle you is generally not the result of one traumatic to in excess of 70 percent of your wages event that deems the worker unable to perand family health benefits. form his or her duties, but generally is the However, if you are approved for an acci- result of numerous and varied disabilities dental disability pension, there is a direct that may or may not be work related, or dollar for dollar offset for any workers’ related to the workers’ compensation injucompensation benefits you receive. This is ry. As such, there only exists an offset for to say, you may still file for workers’ com- those injuries incorporated in the approval pensation benefits, and may be entitled to of the disability pension and are specifically benefits pursuant to same, but your pension involved in the claim for workers’ compenbenefits will be reduced by any recovery sation. In converse, the disabilities unremade. This, in fact, does not decrease your lated to workers’ compensation then are financial benefits, but merely may change not included in the calculation of the offset. from whom the money is received. As you can see, your choice as to whether However, the law is different when a to pursue workers’ compensation benefits person involved in the state pension sys- when eligible for either disability pension tem is approved for an ordinary disability is a difficult and law sensitive decision pension, and that person also has an injury that should be reviewed with an attorney with permanent residuals in the course of in depth.
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TOMS RIVER – The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO will take a trip to see “Finding Neverland,” an imaginative musical that tells the story of “Peter Pan” author J.M. Barrie. The musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up. Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek and Laura Michele Kelly. The musical is at 2 p.m. on May 15. The bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center at 9:30 a.m. After arriving in the city, have lunch on your own and then see the show at
the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th St., NYC. The ticket costs $119 per person and includes the bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd, and a mezzanine ticket to see “Finding Neverland.” Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. For tickets, contact Kevin O’Brien at ob559@ comcast.net or call 732-600-6993. Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick NJ 08723. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served system as folks pay for their tickets. All are welcome – students, family and friends.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harshness can be harmful. You may not like an opponent but you can be respectful and polite this week even when your views differ. Someone may go to extravagant lengths to get your attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rushing ahead will only put you more behind this week. Don’t let minor squabbles or a tendency to fight fire with fire impede your progress. Consideration and tactfulness make achieving your ends much easier. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep a mental sifter on hand to separate the fluff from the substance. You may be so swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance or wishful thinking that you forget to look for safe landing places in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relax on your laurels. In the week ahead you may not need to wheel and deal or enter into new agreements. Maintain your momentum with an existing project and focus your energy on being as precise as possible. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the brakes on spending and scrutinize bills. You could be careless about possessions and finances in the week ahead. The spirit yearns for excitement but a practical side demands that you exercise thrift. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be sensitive without becoming a pushover. A working relationship can be blocked by someone’s emotional hang-ups in the week ahead. Investigate the facts and don’t quibble about what might have been. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It is impossible
to create heat without light. Examine the underlying reasons behind friction or competitiveness. Your reflections and insights may reveal the true source of a rift. Re-evaluate a relationship this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scientific studies may bring some benefits. The latest gadgets may help you become more efficient. Rather than being frivolous with cash, use self-discipline to remain within the budget in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may wear a lot of hats in the upcoming week. Don’t be afraid to try on some new ones. Pull up the shirtsleeves and apply yourself to new ideas and responsibilities. Turn brain power on high for success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week to come you may nurture the romance in your life. Those in close proximity may be more snuggly than usual. Take time to discuss joint resources and other confidential matters with sensitivity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You maybe trigger happy with cash in the upcoming week. Someone might criticize you for not being down to earth. Your expectations might be too high so avoid making irrevocable financial decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find blessings in every misstep as this week unfolds. Asking for forgiveness will tighten the bonds of affection. Firm up financial plans and use your business skills while the stars are on your side and money can grow. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENTAGENCY, LLC.
OCVTS Performing Arts Academy To Present “Cinderella” LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy (PAA) presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” at the historic Strand Theater on February 25, 26 and 27. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/ It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters and surprising twists. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers and Ham-
merstein’s “Cinderella” was twice remade, first in 1965 for Lesley Ann Warren and then again in 1997 featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston. The original Broadway production opened in 2013 and starred Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark and Harriet Harris. There is a special senior citizen matinee performance at 4 p.m. on February 25. Tickets are $14 and include a boxed lunch served prior to the show, prepared by OCVTS Culinary Arts students. Doors open at 2 p.m. For tickets, call 732-367-7789 or go to strand.org/events. Additional show times are 7 p.m. on February 26, and on February 27 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $19.
Tickets On Sale For International Chef’s Night Out
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $50 admission fee, attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.
In addition to the food and beverage offerings, there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, go to ocvtschefsnightout.org. For more information call Alicia Carney at 732-286-5670 ext. 3212 or Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3177. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.
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Use Your Rice Cooker To Make The Best Rice Pudding Ever 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 homemade 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 impurities that can cloud stock. The result is beautifully clear and delicious. I never mind using smart, efficient modern appliances 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 countertop 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 simple, and the results are outstanding. Nothing beats making a great dessert from scratch, using a newfangled appliance to make an old-fashioned recipe. Rice Pudding Parfaits With Fresh Fruit Serves 6 1/2 cup (125 ml) Arborio rice 1 cup (250 ml) cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (500 ml) milk
Grated zest of 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier 4 large cage-free egg yolks 1 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 mixture 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 cooker 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, spreading 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.
(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) © 2014 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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