2020-01-04 - The Toms River Times

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| January 4, 2020

Secrets Revealed

By Outgoing Politicians

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was the last Township Council meeting for three members of the governing body, and they let some secrets slip.

Mayor Thomas Kelaher and Councilmen George Wittmann Jr. and Brian Kubiel did not run for re-election. Councilman Maurice Hill ran for mayor and won, so this was also his last meeting as a councilman.

Hill thanked Toms River residents for their confidence in him. He said that he, Kubiel, and Councilwoman Maria Maruca served since the change of government 16 years ago. It used to be a Township Committee where every year the committee would choose which one of them would be mayor. It changed to a ward system where there would be four wards, and each one would elect a representative. The town would also elect three at-large council members and a directly-elected mayor.

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—Photos Provided by Ocean County Animal Facilities Southern Shelter Hazel, Sadie, and Harley were taken from the Peters home. Some of the Peters’ dogs have found new families.

By Bob Vosseller County Prosecutor’s ty Animal Shelter and to their Berkeley home OCEAN COUNTY Office recalling the in- is providing a voice for on October 11. Inside, – Residents seeking cident of a trapped rac- animals. She feels that officers found 24 dogs bet ter care for ani- coon that was clubbed some of them could living in deplorable mals have been vo- to death by teenagers fi nd new homes if not conditions. The dogs cal in the last several in December 2018. for a current law that were safely transportmonths about the need Those at that vigil allows for those ac- ed to t he Sout her n for new laws and more wanted to learn more cused of animal ne- Ocean County Shelter transparency in animal from the Prosecutor’s glect to retain owner- where they received abuse cases.

Office about what pun- ship of their animals. medical care.

In late November, a ish ment was issued They keep ownership Berkeley Township vigil for three dogs that to the two youths in- even in cases where A nimal Cont rol redied after being left volved. Ocean County they have violated lo- sponded to the scene abandoned in a Lacey Prosecutor Bradley cal laws that restrict where the homeownTownship residence Billhimer said that due the number of dogs in ers voluntarily surrend rew more than 50 to existing law and the a household unless it is dered their dogs due people to Lacey’s Gille fact that those respon- a kennel or shelter. to the unsafe living Park. Those present sible were juveniles, One recent example of conditions. Neighbors called for stricter laws his office was not at this scenario involved were concerned about pertaining to cases of liberty to provide de- Luke Peters, 49, and his the possibility of neanimal cruelty and ne- tails on that case. wife Allison Peters, 42, glect and alerted police glect.

Manahawkin resi- of Bayville who were which led to the PeAnother vigil was dent Kathleen Ruskin charged with 24 counts ters’ arrest. The couheld on December 6, is a volunteer at the of animal neglect after ple faced a municipal in front of the Ocean Southern Ocean Coun- a complaint led police (Dogs - See Page 4)

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“Many of our seniors are vulnerable and the programs and services provided are lifelines in many ways,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. “State cuts reduce our ability to provide essential services to our seniors.

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Dogs:

Continued From Page 1 judge on December 11 and the dogs were released to the shelter.

The 24 dogs, who range in age and breed from a Pomeranian puppy to an older, larger, St. Bernard, were previously taken care of at the Northern (Jackson) and Southern (Manahawkin) Ocean County Animal Shelters.

The Ocean County Animal Facility which oversees the two shelters falls under the authority of the Ocean County Health Department. Jackson Animal Facility Manager Mary Alano said that while she could not speak in regards to any specific pending court case that county fees from a case involving sheltering animals are presented at the time the case is heard in court.

Ruskin was glad that the dogs could now be adopted and she wants to bring awareness to what happens to animals after they are seized by Animal Control officers.

“The best-case scenario is when the offenders immediately relinquish their rights

to the dogs and the shelter begins the process of treating them medically, assessing them behaviorally and preparing them for adoption. The worst-case scenario is when the offenders do not release the dogs to the shelter and the dogs remain in limbo while the case winds its way slowly through the legal system,” Ruskin said.

Ruskin said in the Berkeley case it was costing the county around $340 a day to house and feed the dogs and that figure grew to around $20,000 which is a cost being picked up by Ocean County residents.

The Peters may now have to reimburse the county.

“As long as the offenders refuse to give up their animals, the shelter is powerless to prepare them for the chance at a loving, caring home. In truth, they are held hostage,” Ruskin said.

“We are fortunate in Ocean County to have not one but two county shelters whose staff has stepped up many times to care for seized dogs that are caught in this state of limbo. The shelter staff and volunteers do an outstanding job of caring for these

neglected and abused animals; however, no shelter is designed to be any animal’s permanent address. No shelter is a home and no shelter can mirror the individual attention, care and love provided in a home,” Ruskin said.

Ruskin noted that “some dogs linger at the shelter for months waiting for their offenders to release them. Most of the time, these dogs are very adoptable and would be adopted in no time if only their offenders would let them go. Young puppies who should be growing and developing in a home that provides them with proper training and socialization are deprived of all that a young puppy needs.”

“Large dogs of any age are confi ned to a kennel that cannot possibly meet their needs for exercise and mental stimulation despite the daily efforts of staff and volunteers. The staff and volunteers are doing the best they can within the shelter environment,” Ruskin added.

“Offenders do not seem to recognize the harm they are doing by holding these animals’ hostage. Perhaps they loved the

Ocean County CERT Meetings

Historical Society Hosts Author Rick Geffken

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, will host author Rick Geffken on Jan. 19 at 2 p.m.

Learn more about the area’s history while discussing Hidden History of Monmouth

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dogs at one time and if they did, they need to love them enough to let them go.

They need to release them and give them a chance to be loved by someone else. These dogs are victims and they deserve better,” Ruskin said.

There are two bills currently pending before the state legislature that if passed could change the way such situations are handled in the future. NJ A-781 establishes a process for recovering the cost of care of animals involved in animal cruelty violations while NJ A-4840, called Desmond’s Bill, provides for an advocate in criminal cases involving the welfare of a cat or dog.

“I believe that we need to raise public awareness of the plight of all dogs that fi nd themselves victims of people who have let them down not once but twice,” Ruskin said.

As for the dogs seized during the raid on the Peters’ home, two were recently adopted while the remaining dogs are scheduled for spay/neuter surgeries and will be put up for adoption shortly thereafter. A few already have families waiting for them.

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Continued From Page 1 “I did not vote for the change in government,” Hill admitted. He had lived in cities (Newark and Jersey City) where wards divided the town and he didn’t want to see it here. But that wasn’t the only secret he let out.

“I made the mistake of not telling my wife I put my name in” as a council candidate all those years ago, he said. He didn’t think he’d be picked.

He also revealed that for 16 years he’s been secretly donating money from his township salary to scholarships for Toms River youth.

At each of the four high schools in Toms River (South, North, East, and Donovan Catholic), there are $1,000 scholarships for a male and a female graduating student. The people who award the recipients are encouraged to choose Toms River residents if possible, and that they have to have at least a B average and be involved in their school community. He wanted it to stay anonymous all this time, but is making it known now. He will continue to fund those scholarships as mayor as well.

Wittmann admitted he also didn’t tell his wife that he put his name in back in the day. He thanked her for supporting him and thanked his family for sacrifices of him being out of the home for more than 16 years.

Over the years, they’ve worked on increasing the police force, getting officers in the school, and purchasing open space. The incoming council members – Kevin Geoghegan, Matthew Lotano, and Joshua Kopp – will be working with the rest of the governing body on a slew of challenges: such as redeveloping business areas to bring in more commercial ratables and acquiring the Surf Club property

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Kubiel said that he started this journey 17 years ago when a snow plow got stuck on his street. The plow had bald tires and the driver’s shovel didn’t work.

Just like the Hill, he put his name in, not thinking he would win.

During his tenure, he only missed one backto-school night, which he regrets.

He told the remaining council “I’m only a phone call away for advice if you need it.”

“Twelve years went really fast,” Kelaher said.

“As a mayor, you can’t do it yourself,” he said, crediting help from the council. His management style was to surround himself with good people and then get out of their way. He said he had a recent meeting of all the department heads, and looking around at the table, knew that the town was in good hands.

Hill said Kelaher got the township through the housing crash and got the town back on its feet after Superstorm Sandy.

Maruca said she started out 16 years ago with Kubiel. After Sandy, Wittmann was a steady beacon for residents. And the mayor had been Toms River’s most stalwart cheerleader.

Councilman Terrance Turnbach thanked them and their families who “took care of what’s important” at home when they were dealing with township issues. “You taught me valuable lessons I’ll carry with me the rest of my lives.”

Turnbach, being one of two Democrats on the council (the other being Laurie Huryk) said that they kept politics out of issues.

“When they leave, they leave as friends,” he said.

Huryk said they are “losing really valuable members of the team. They accepted us in as new members and walked us through the processes.”

Concert Series: Acoustic Musicians Guild TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Artists’ Guild for their concert series!

The Acoustic Musicians Guild will be performing on Jan. 17, 8-10 p.m. The concert is free. A $5 donation is requested.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for gallery viewing & music begins at 8 p.m. There is a brief intermission. The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights.

Toms River Artists Meeting

TOMS RIVER – On the second Tuesday of each month, TRAC welcomes members and interested artists to join us for our monthly meeting from 7-8 p.m. at 53 Main St. in Toms River.

Admission is free. For more information, call Carol Stauffer at 732-604-5761.

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—Photo courtesy TRRS TOMS RIVER – On Tuesday, December 17, Dr. Josh Melson and the Toms River Intermediate East Chorus visited Complete Care Bey Lea Nursing Home. The students enjoyed performing for the residents and spreading holiday cheer with homemade cards and cookies.

Jersey Shore Toys and Collectibles Show TOMS RIVER – Join the Toms River Elks for a Jersey Shore Toys and Collectibles Show on Jan. 26, 2020 at the Lodge, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ. The collectibles show will feature vendors with toys, action figures, Funko Pops, old comics, trading cards, steampunk, crafts, guest artists, writers, costume groups, raffles, door prizes, and a costume contest for all ages. Admission $4 for adults. Children under 12 are free.

Noraebang TOMS RIVER – Start your year off with a fun evening of Korean-style karaoke (Noraebang) on Jan. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Toms River Library. Choose from a list of popular American and KPop tunes and sing your heart out.

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Ms. Belvitt guided students through the process of social innovation by using the UN Sustainable Development Goals and identifying real problems, connecting with the community, having multi-disciplinary collaboration, and taking action. Students worked in teams to brainstorm and develop a simple business plan using the Business Model Canvas aligned with innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Then, District Director of Technology Jay Attiya taught them how to develop apps for awareness using the glide app builder.

Mentors from across the district including Directors of Curriculum Norma DeNoia and Cara DiMeo; and educators Christine Girtaine, Jaime Tesoro and Amber Hull, spent time with teams developing concepts, asking questions, and providing support throughout the workshop.

Some of the students will extend their learning and outreach with their app by meeting with business owners and the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District’s Executive Director Nick Zorojew. Their app will collect community-based data. Another team is working on an app to inform decision making and communication through district participation in athletics, band, theatre, robotics, and more.

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Along the way, many important physical and emotional changes occur in order to accommodate and support a growing baby. In addition to the excitement that can accompany pregnancy, these changes and adaptations are frequently accompanied by various aches and pains, and sometimes, lasting injuries during postpartum years. Is this something that every pregnant woman must go through alone? Absolutely not! Pelvic health physical therapists are extensively trained in treating musculoskeletal impairments that may be the culprits behind common injuries associated with pregnancy. Some examples include: neck or back pain, pelvic girdle pain, hip or groin pain, and leg pain or numbness/tingling

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Why do these difficulties happen during pregnancy? A major change in hormones takes place, which leads to increased flexibility in the joints and ligaments. This can lead to different types of stress and

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The 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament

TOMS RIVER – Due to the overwhelming turnout last March we will be upgrading our venue. The 2020 Toms River Police Department Dodgeball Tournament will be held on Feb. 21, 5 p.m., at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena.

Registration information and flyers have started to roll out so mark your calendars!

In order to keep the double elimination format moving fluidly the number of teams that can register is limited so we encourage anyone that is interested to register as soon

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We look forward to another awesome night to benefit a great cause, the Law Enforcement Police Unity Tour, which supports the families across the country who have had a loved one killed in the line of duty while protecting their community.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – A free rabies clinic will be held on Jan. 11, 10-11 a.m. at the Borough Public Works Garage (corner of Lake and Laurel Avenue). We will also be selling Dog and Cat Licenses for the 2020 year. The fees for dog/cat licenses are as follows: • $15 for Dogs/Cats (Spayed/Neutered - must have proof • $18 for Dogs/Cats (not spayed/neutered) A late fee of $5 will be added to all licenses obtained after February 1, and an additional $1 each month late thereafter.

Please contact Borough Hall at 1-732-2706415 for alternate options for obtaining Dog/ Cat licenses. Per NJ State Law and Borough Ordinance, all dogs/cats six months or older MUST be licensed by January 31. Licenses can be obtained at Borough Hall beginning January 3, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with proof of current rabies vaccination.

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Tamoxifen Reduces the Risk of Recurrence or Developing Some Breast Cancers It is well known that women, who have breast cancer with certain biology, will benefit after their breast cancer surgery by taking Tamoxifen, or a similar substance, for a number of years. However, there are other uses for this medication besides treating a woman who has established breast cancer for the prevention of recurrence.

For women diagnosed with LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ), being placed on Tamoxifen after a breast biopsy, has reduced their risk of developing a new breast cancer. LCIS is part of a spectrum of breast diseases, also known as Intraductal Neoplasia, in which abnormal breast cells are found in the breast ducts, or lobules.

This includes Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS), Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH), and Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia (ALH). These conditions significantly increase a women’s risk of developing invasive breast cancer.

Tamoxifen has been shown to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by 50% in women with LCIS, ADH, and ALH. The side effects were limited and thus Tamoxifen provides a valid treatment option for women with LCIS, ADH, and ALH. Essentially, it reduces the risk by half. It takes the woman in high risk for developing breast cancer, because of these abnormal cells, to a normal risk level similar to the rest of the population. In addition to this treatment being important for prevention in high risk women, women with intraductal neoplasia as mentioned above, it is also important for a woman with a strong family history of breast cancer.

Regarding side effects, women taking Tamoxifen had minimally more side effects than women who were taking the placebo. Women taking Tamoxifen did report more hot flashes than women who were taking the placebo, but this difference was so small, it was not statistically significant, which means it could have been due to chance rather than because of the treatment and medication.

If you have been diagnosed with Lobular Carcinoma In Situ, Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, or Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia, and are weighing treatments options after a biopsy, you may want to ask your doctor about whether daily Tamoxifen would be a good fit for you. For women with a high risk of developing breast cancer, either because of benign but abnormal cells on a breast biopsy, or with a strong family history, this pill taken daily for five years is used to achieve this large reduction in risk.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Take Down Carjacking Rings, 42 Sentenced

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – Two individuals from Tuckerton and Neptune were among dozens arrested and charged as the result of “Operation Jacked” and “Operation 17 Corridor,” major investigations and prosecutions that targeted international carjacking and stolen car trafficking rings, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

The operations led to arrests and charges against more than 50 ring members in 2014 and 2015, and recovery of approximately 250 stolen vehicles worth over $12 million.

The final defendant, Panel Dalce, was sentenced Friday, Dec. 20. The Division of Criminal Justice secured prison sentences for 42 defendants, including lengthy sentences for the lead defendants.

Operation Jacked and Operation 17 Corridor, conducted in 2014 and 2015, targeted two major carjacking and stolen car-trafficking rings that stole high-end cars in New Jersey and New York and shipped them to West Africa, where the vehicles commanded prices above new market value in the United States.

These operations had a major effect on carjacking in New Jersey, which reached a peak of 407 in 2012 and 389 in 2013. Following the 2014 and 2015 investigations, these figures declined to 199 in 2014 and 186 in 2015, and remained down in the years that followed with 184 in 2016, 222 in 2017 and 132 in 2018.

“We made our communities safer with Operation Jacked and Operation 17 Corridor by arresting carjackers and completely dismantling criminal organizations that were providing a lucrative market for luxury stolen vehicles,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We have sent the leaders and key players in these rings to prison, where they can no longer threaten residents with this dangerous type of street-level crime.”

Operation Jacked took place in 2014, resulting in prison sentences for 21 defendants and the recovery of approximately 160 stolen cars worth over $8 million. According to the Attorney General, this ring targeted specific luxury vehicles, particularly SUVs made by Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Honda, Porsche, Jaguar, and Aston Martin.

This ring stole 27 cars through carjackings, using a gun or other weapon, as well as others taken through “soft steals” where the thieves were able to steal them with one or more of their electronic keys or key fobs. In other cases, ring members obtained cars through fraud, using bad checks to buy cars

from dealerships.

“Shippers would load the cars into shipping containers, which were taken to ports for transport by ship to West Africa. Of the 160 vehicles recovered, 140 were recovered at ports, including Port Newark, Port Elizabeth and Howland Hook Seaport in Staten Island, N.Y. The ring operated in multiple counties in New Jersey, including Essex, Union, Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Bergen and Somerset Counties,” stated a release from the AG. Operation Jacked secured prison sentences for 21 individuals, including two from Ocean and Monmouth Counties: Abdur Abdullah, 38, of Tuckerton, N.J., a fence and thief, pleaded guilty to second-degree conspiracy and was sentenced to five years in prison with three years of parole ineligibility.

Kevin Collins, 45, of Neptune, N.J., a wheel man who moved stolen cars for the ring, pleaded guilty to second-degree receiving stolen property and was sentenced to five years in prison.

Seven additional lower-level defendants pleaded guilty to third-degree charges and were sentenced to terms of probation, in one case including a county jail term of 288 days.

Operation 17 Corridor took place in 2015, resulting in prison sentences for 21 defendants and the recovery of approximately 90 cars worth over $4 million. The ring that was dismantled operated based on demand for specific luxury vehicles, including various models of Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar and Bentley. Some cars were taken through carjackings, while others were stolen from locations where the thieves were able to steal them with one or more of their electronic keys or key fobs.

Of the 90 vehicles recovered in Operation 17 Corridor, 23 were recovered at ports used by the ring, including Port Newark, Port Elizabeth, Global Terminal in Bayonne, and the Howland Hook Seaport in Staten Island, N.Y. The ring operated in Rockland County, N.Y., and various counties in New Jersey, including Morris, Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Monmouth, Middlesex, Hunterdon and Somerset.

In Operation 17 Corridor, 21 individuals received prison sentences and four additional lower-level defendants pleaded guilty to third-degree charges and were sentenced to terms of probation, in one case including a county jail term of 270 days. Another defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree receiving stolen property and was admitted to Drug Court.

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Ocean County serves a senior population of over 173,000, 30 percent of which rely on Social Security to cover basic living expenses. Despite the recent 1.6 percent increase in Social Security - which provides seniors about an additional $400 more per year - Vicari emphasized that it is never really enough.

“When you have utilities increasing by 10 percent along with essentials like food prices going up, insurance increases, $400 doesn’t go very far,” he said. “The cost of living adjustment over the last five years has averaged only about 1.3 percent, that’s during those years our seniors received one.”

Of the many services offered by Ocean County to senior citizens, there are two programs that help keep seniors living independently and both are seeing major cuts in state funding. These programs are the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) and home health aide services provided by Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County.

JACC is a state-funded program that provides in-home services to local seniors to help keep them living independently in their community home as opposed to being placed in a nursing facility. According to Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, for those seniors who meet the income requirement, JACC provides a wide array of supports intended to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility, including respite care, homemakers services, personal emergency response systems, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training, home health aide services.

In the state fiscal year 2019, Ocean County was awarded $1,067,970 for JACC services.

In state fiscal year 2020, that total has decreased to $818,432.

“With the decrease of $249,538 starting in July 2019 we already have a wait list of 41 for new JACC applications,” Vicari noted.

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This funding will end as of June 30, 2020, said Vicari. “The provider stands to lose $460,000,” he said.

On average Visiting Home Care Services (VHS) has been providing approximately 300 hours a week of home health aide services under Title 20 grant funds, which translates to about 15,600 hours of home care a year that will no longer be provided, or 50 clients a week will go without help, he added.

Between cuts to JACC funding and the cuts in Title 20 funding to VHS, Ocean County has lost a total of $709,538 in state dollars used for senior services.

“Traditionally, we would absorb a loss by diverting clients to alternate programs such as JACC or State Wide Respite,” Vicari said. “However, due to funding cuts or underfunding, they both have waiting lists.

As a result, more seniors will be forced into managed long term services and supports.”

In addition to urging state officials to reconsider these funding cuts, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders plans to reach out to the state representatives in the 9th, 10th, 12th and 30th districts to determine whether there are ways this could be remedied.

In the meantime, officials noted that seniors can still receive assistance from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services should they need help with meals or other services.

“Ocean County continues to appropriate funds for senior services that help keep our seniors independent,” Vicari said.

For example, Ocean County’s senior nutrition program, which provides 1,100 meals a day to local seniors including the home delivered meal program, will continue into the New Year with an anticipated 300,000 meals to be served.

“The Board of Freeholders made sure there is no waiting list for this very important program,” Vicari said. “It’s imperative that all levels of government assist in providing our aging populations with programs and services that will make their lives better and keep them out of nursing homes and hospitals.”

No solution presents itself just yet and Vicari expressed concern over the long-term impact of these cuts.

“Will there be more state cuts next year?” said Vicari.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Parks Accepting Recycled Christmas Trees

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday cleanup.

“For many years now we have accepted discarded Christmas trees for recycling at several of our county parks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, who serves as Chairwoman to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “I want to remind everyone that it is important to recycle all year long, but especially during the busy holiday season too.”

Last year, the Ocean County Parks Department collected almost 1,400 trees that were turned into woodchips and used in landscaping projects throughout the different facilities. In the past, recycled trees have also been used to help municipalities replenish the dunes on the beach as well.

Christmas trees can be dropped off at the following Ocean County park locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31: • Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River Township • Cloverdale Farm County Park, 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat Township • Wells Mills County Park, 905 Route 532, Ocean Township • Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood Township • Beaver Dam County Park, 3430 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant • Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood • Mill Creek County Park, 11 Chelsea

Avenue, Berkeley Township • Enos Pond County Park, 330 East Lacey Road, Forked River • Robert J. Miller Airpark, 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township • Freedom Fields County Park, 1160 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township • Patriots County Park, 485 Bowman Road, Jackson Township • Stanley H.”Tip” Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Drive, Tuckerton • A. Paul King County Park, 2 W. Bay Avenue, Stafford Township • Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, 261 Country Club Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor Township • Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond, 301 Chambers Bridge Avenue, Brick Township Christmas trees are also accepted at both the Northern and Southern Recycling Centers year-round during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday). The Ocean County Southern Recycling Center is located at 379 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. The Ocean County Northern Recycling Center is located at 601 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood.

“We make every effort to make these programs convenient and accessible because recycling really does make a difference,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gar y Quinn, who serves as liaison to the recycling program. “I commend the numerous residents that embrace recycling as part of their daily lives and encourage everyone to participate.”

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Secondhand Smoke – It Is Bad For Your Hearing Health, Too

We all know that smoking is bad for our health. Typically, we think of lung cancer, heart disease or asthma as the closely associated effects of long-term tobacco smoking, but a new study conducted by New York University School of Medicine found that, “Teenagers exposed to tobacco smoke may also have significant hearing loss – and not even know it.” The study participants – ages 12 to 19 – were tested for two specific things: The amount of a tobacco related chemical in their blood called Cotinine and for severity of hearing loss in the low, mid and high frequencies.

The Results; They May Surprise You What the researches discovered was astounding. The children who lived in a smoking household were twice as likely to develop hearing difficulty compared to a child from a non-smoking home. The higher the level of the Cotinine found in their blood, the higher the child’s risk of developing a hearing loss. Some children with especially high levels of Cotinine were

at three times the risk for hearing loss.

Many of the teens in the study were found to have a measurable hearing loss, yet none of them were aware of it. Their youth and the gradual nature of hearing loss made their experiences almost undetectable. This inability to communicate effectively can lead to social problems at school and poor performance in the classroom, making regular hearing screenings for young people as necessary as regular dental checks.

Encourage Them To Get Their Hearing Tested Dr. Izzy would encourage you to have your children or grandchildren’s hearing screened so we can make sure that everyone you love is living a life with better hearing. If your children or grandchildren are listening to loud music via MP3 players or iPods, you will be happy to know that we specialize in custom earbuds that are molded to fit their ears perfectly, offering a better acoustic seal and the ability to enjoy a richer music experience at a lower volume.

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

New Medications 2019

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

In 2019, a variety of novel entities received FDA approval, and some drugs were approved after just a few dozen people were tested! What you are reading is syndicated worldwide, however I will only list American brand names so please ask your medication specialist to find out a medication name as it is known in your country.

Happy New Year everyone!

Vyondys 53 (Golodirsen), Rx, Injection. This medication was granted a fast track to approval for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Characterized by muscle deterioration and weakness, DMD occurs due to a genetic mutation and symptoms are evident in children at age 3 or 4. Jerry Lewis was a famous actor, comedian and singer who hosted telethons for Muscular Dystrophy until 2010 and would be pleased about new treatments for DMD. Oxbryta (Voxelotor), Rx, Injection. This treats Sickle Cell Anemia which causes red blood cells to be shaped abnormally (as a crescent or “sickle” shape). This restricts blood flow and oxygen to tissues which results in pain , organ damage and inflammation. Oxbryta inhibits a pathway in the body that improves blood flow. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, rash and pyrexia (fever).

Fetroja (cefiderocol), Rx, Injection. This is a new antibiotic for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) that gets injected into your blood stream. It is in the category of beta-lactams so don’t take it if you’re allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins. Fetroja is a hospital antibiotic used to treat complicated UTIs and pyelonephritis that become life-threatening, not your regular UTI. Reyvow (Lasmiditan), Rx, Oral. This medication is for adults with migraines (with or without aura) and should not be taken if you plan to drive. It can cause intense drowsiness. It just received FDA approval as the first and only medication in its category. It is used for acute relief and is significant because migraine pain is severe and incapacitating for many people. If you’d like more information, I’ve written a wonderful book on this called Headache Free. Treatment may cause some adverse events and the most frequently reported ones include dizziness, fatigue, paresthesia, sedation, nausea and/or vomiting and muscle weakness.

Jeuveau (PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Rx, Injection.

Think of this as the new type of Botox! It contains a

botulinum derivative that temporarily erases frown lines between your eyebrows (glabellar lines). It’s pronounced Ju-Vo. Jeuveau was evaluated in 5 different clinical trials that encompassed more than 2,100 people, mainly women.

Ibsrela (Tenapanor), Rx, Oral. For Parkinson’s, this is a pill that you take twice a day, not injection. It’s used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation in adults.This medication may cause serious dehydration, especially in children or elderly. The most common side effects from the initial trials are diarrhea, which sometimes may be severe, abdominal distention, excessive gas and dizziness.

Accrufer (Ferric Maltol), Rx, Oral. These are capsules of iron to help people with iron deficiency anemia.

The iron drug was approved by the FDA based upon three different clinical trials. Accrufer was useful in increasing levels in the patients that took the drug twice daily. Common side effects with this medication were gas, diarrhea, constipation, stool color change, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort, bloating and pain.

Xpovio (Selinexor), Rx, Oral. This medication pronounced, X-Po-Vee-O comes as a 20mg pill and was approved in July 2019 to treat Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer. The drug is intended to be used along with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) in patients who are unresponsive to at least four prior treatments. Xpovio was fast tracked through the FDA’s approval program to allow earlier patient access and was based upon evidence from only 202 patients. It works by binding “Exportin 1” which slows cancer cell growth. Side effects that may be experienced include reduced platelet counts (which could lead to uncontrolled bleeding), neutropenia, respiratory infections and neurological dysfunction. That last one is vague and may be better described as dizziness, fainting, confusion or other mental status changes. This drug should not be given to pregnant women.

Balversa (Erdafitinib), Rx, Oral. A medication approved to treat bladder cancer, this may be used in local, advanced or metastatic cancer whose chemotherapy did not work well enough. This med was speeded through the FDA’s approval process to make it available quickly.

Thirty-two percent of 87 patients who were studied experienced either complete or partial shrinkage of their tumors. Balversa may negatively affects vision and may lead to retinal detachment. Blood phosphate levels need to be evaluated.

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—Photo courtesy The Oceanaires TOMS RIVER – The Oceanaires, the Toms River-based male acapella barbershop chorus, completed their traditional holiday tour on Tues. December 17 at the Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bayville.

During the month of December, the Chorus also entertained residents and staff at the Friends House Adult Day Care Program in Toms River, Magnolia Gardens in Lakewood, Complete Care Green Acres in Lakewood, and parishioners at St. Stephens

Episcopal Church in Whiting.

The church parishioners and the residents and staff of all of these facilities were extremely grateful. They participated with obvious joy, particularly with the sing along components.

Additionally, members of the chorus all expressed heartfelt personal satisfaction to be able to use their talents to spread Christmas cheer to such special audiences.

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TOMS RIVER – On the second Tuesday of each month, TRAC welcomes members and interested artists to join us for our monthly meeting from 7-8 p.m. at 53 Main St. in Toms River. Admission is free. For more information, call Carol Stauffer at 732-604-5761.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Blood Drive To Be Held At Ocean County Mall

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Blood Services announced that it will be conducting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 5, at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

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

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 or visit: nyblood-

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Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

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There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to

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By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE HOPE Sheds Light Opens New Recovery Center In Toms River

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The community came out in support of local nonprofit HOPE Sheds Light during a ribbon cutting on Dec. 10 for its new Hope Recovery Center located at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River.

HOPE Sheds Light, whose mission is to educate families on the disease of addiction, received an OceanFirst Foundation grant for $10,000 during the ceremony.

“This organization does so much great work for the township of Toms River and the surrounding area,” said Toms River Councilwoman Laurie Huryk. “The families of those suffering from addiction need so much support. [HOPE Sheds Light] is just really expanding and I am so proud of you guys and grateful that I am allowed to be part of it.”

The new center will be led and governed by representatives of the local recovery community.

“HOPE Sheds Light will be a hub for community members to access peer-based recovery support services, community education and outreach programs, academic and vocational training, family

strengthening and reunification programs, trauma-informed support services, family support groups, social/recreational outings, wellness workshops and physical activities for the whole family,” said Pamela Capaci, CEO of HOPE Sheds Light. “We are also pleased to announce that we will be expanding our focus to include youth impacted by the opioid epidemic.”

HOPE Sheds Light was created in 2012 after co-founder Ron Rosetto lost his son Marc to a battle against substance abuse.

Today, HOPE Sheds Light serves the community with support and resources available to those affected by addiction and their families.

“We are individuals and family members who are in recovery and we will tell you about it,” said Stephen Willis, Co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light. “There is transformative power here. The Hope Recovery Center as a national model and there is absolutely no reason, with God’s grace, that it won’t happen. It needs to happen and it’s happening.”

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

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Seaside Park - Yearly 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments. Super clean and cozy. No Pets. Application and credit check - from $995. 908-278-5491. (4)

Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying Cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Elvis. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (3) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Traffic Reporter Knows The Ins And Outs Of The Garden State

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Matt Ward didn’t set out to be a traffic reporter but his time in that role has become very comfortable. His listeners rely on him to steer them in the right direction on the congested roads of the Garden State.

With some coincidence, Ward was interviewed by JerseyShoreOnline.com during his own commute to work. He recalled his start in the radio business and how he became a staple at his current station.

“I started to do traffic in May of 1989 as a part timer and I became a full timer in August of ‘89 so it’s been a little over 30 years,” he said. “I was in radio for seven years before coming to what was then known as Shadow Traffic and we are now called total weather and traffic network as part of I Heart Media.

“I worked as a sports caster, a news caster a DJ and started out at Brookdale in Middletown, which is now called 90.5 The Night. It was called just plain WBJB back then. I got a good foundation there. I started my professional career in 1982 as a sports reporter on WJLK in Asbury Park. I was hired by the late Dennis O’Mara who would wind up going to Shadow Traffic a few years later,” he said.

O’Mara hired Ward for Shadow Traffic in 1989. “I was also working with Jim Hunter who was the regular sports caster at WJLK. He had just gotten a full-time job with CBS radio and he needed a backup for the local sports reports so that is how I got hired there.

Jim is a very successful baseball broadcaster with the Baltimore Orioles. He’s been doing their games since I think 1997. We’re still in touch. He was just inducted into the Brookdale Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, and he was kind enough to ask me to do his introduction at the induction.” The ceremony was held on Feb. 9 in Freehold.

Later Ward briefly became a DJ for WHGT

AM and then moved on to a station in Long Branch which was a Top 40 station at the time and later became a hybrid rock station. “That was in 1987. Then I got a job opportunity in Florida. I worked at a local station in Leesburg, Florida and later an adult contemporary station in Orlando Fl Star 101 which is now ironically owned by I Heart Media. It was a nice station but there just wasn’t enough openings coming up and when my regular job in Lessburg closed down I was looking for work and I really wanted to come back to New Jersey. I was only in Florida for less than a year.”

Ward spoke about his return to the Garden State. “I still wanted to be a DJ and stay on the air doing music,” he said. “It was my wife who said, ‘I think you should call Dennis,’ and he quickly brought me in and I watched him do his shift one afternoon. At this time the traffic reporter’s schedule was mostly live and you had to wait for a DJ to finish their record or whatever.” It was a very complicated procedure, reading a traffic screen full of abbreviations.

“Dennis turned around to me after watching him do six or seven reports and he took his headphones off his ears and he said, ‘so do you think you can do this?’ I was in such awe of what he was doing. I was thinking in my mind ‘I don’t think I can do this’ but of course I told him ‘Oh yes, I can do this.’ I studied that list hard. I started doing afternoons and I’ve had the same shift ever since which is the afternoon drive with traffic. Thirty years later here we are,” Ward said.

“One thing I always said about traffic is that they aren’t going to be changing their format they are always going to be doing traffic. It is information based. I wanted to be an afternoon DJ for a long time and I wound up becoming an afternoon traffic reporter and in modern radio it is the spoken word and the content that

people are really paying attention to.”

Ward said that even with change in technology traffic reporting “is still very much in demand. I understand that traffic and weather is doing very well for I Heart Media. It is a nice place to be and it is nice to be there and many of my colleagues have been there for about as long as I have or longer. I’m not even the longest veteran there.”

How Traffic Has Changed New Jersey being so congested, Ward has noticed some traveling trends. “People are getting smarter with how they travel. Friday used to be the big crunch day so now a lot of people get out of town on Thursday and we started calling Thursday the new Friday 15 years ago.”

“We started to notice that Thanksgiving rush.

It was always Wednesday being the big crunch but now Tuesday rivals that, too. People are always trying to get out earlier and I always say it is all about the timing. If you want to beat shore traffic on a Saturday leave early. Get your pork roll, egg and cheese, a cup of coffee and get your spot on the beach,” Ward said.

“The patterns have changed but one thing that has improved is the NJ Turnpike where the truck lane used to be on 8A and it moved down closer to exit 6 and you don’t get those delays anymore. They fixed that merge and that was the best thing they ever did,” Ward said.

Ward said construction projects like the Parkway and Turnpike do seem to take a long time to complete. “They have made some improvements. The parkway got wider but you’ll notice going down the Parkway to 132 South to 131 that Woodbridge, Iselin area there are accidents there every day.”

As to Ward’s own commute, he lives in northern Monmouth County and his station is based in Rutherford in the Meadowlands across from

the Met Life Stadium. “It is about a 40-45 minute trip for me. I enjoy the commute. I like to be able to decompress after a long afternoon and usually by the time I get on the road in the evening the traffic has died down.”

While helicopters are used at some stations, that is one advance that Ward isn’t interested in being a part of. “I have never been one to fly.

I like working in a radio studio. I have never once flown in a chopper. If you do that kind of thing you have to love it. I’m a radio guy who always liked being in the studio and if I can read maps and cameras and commercial copy, that is what I do,” Ward said.

At age 56, Ward is happy. “There are new stories every day. The bad weather days and snow storms that we’ve covered - people get really psyched up about that.”

Ward said, “as reporters there is a comradery that gets built up with the producers and everyone who comes together to cover stuff and it’s not just the snow storms but hurricanes.

Superstorm Sandy is probably the worse one we ever had. We had to walk through flood waters to get out of our hotels that day. We were all working on 9-11 and so there is a lot we’ve seen over 30 years.”

—Photo Provided By Matt Ward Traffic reporter Matt Ward begins his long career getting ready for a broadcast in1987 at Y-107 in Long Branch.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jersey Shore University and Ocean Medical Centers Earn 2019 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards

NEPTUNE – Highlighting their nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and Ocean Medical Center in Brick were named Top Teaching Hospitals nationally.

The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers focused on health care safety and quality. The designations follow the academic medical center’s and hospital’s “A” Hospital Safety Grades announced in November, also from The Leapfrog Group.

The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive.

“I’m extremely proud of our team members at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Ocean Medical Center on receiving this recognition,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “What better distinction can a hospital receive, than to be noted for our efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. We remain dedicated to enhancing the quality of the care and safety we provide as well as improving our patient experience.”

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County Program To Provide 300,000 Meals In 2020

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER –An Ocean County program that includes meals at senior nutrition sites and meals delivered to homebound seniors will be served up in the new year.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced during a December 18 Board meeting that its program will remain in place for the New Year following the approval of new contracts.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said, “this program which includes meals at our senior nutrition sites and home delivered meals to our homebound seniors serves as a lifeline to thousands of seniors living in Ocean County.”

Vicari, serves as chairman of the Office of Senior Services. He added, “this service is key to our seniors maintaining independence and helps provide assurances to family members that their loved ones are being cared for.”

The approved contracts provide for almost 240,000 meals while a separate contract expected to go before the Board next month will provide about 60,000 meals to seniors.

“Close to 1,100 meals are currently prepared daily and distributed to homebound seniors as well as the eight congregate meal sites located throughout our County,” Vicari added.

Vicei said, “we operate one of the largest senior nutrition programs in the state and with the support of the Board of Freeholders the award of these contracts assures the continuance of this program into 2020.” He added that there is no wait list in Ocean County for this program.

“No senior in Ocean County goes hu ng r y,” Vicar i said. The Board of Freeholders awarded contracts to Community Services Inc., the major meal provider in Ocean County. The cost of the 2020 congregate meal contract is $782,173, and for home delivered/ weekend/ holiday meals it is $1,793,626.

Over 237,725 total meals are projected for delivery next year.

As of the end of November, there was a total of 230,741 meals prepared thus far for 2019. Home delivered meals accounted for 203,509 meals delivered to the homebound and 27,232 to congregate sites.

Meals are currently prepared at the Community Services Inc. kitchen at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, Route 9, in Manahawkin.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines said,“for years, the senior nutrition program serves as a lifeline for many of our elderly residents living alone. It helps them maintain their independence and the volunteers and drivers help provide a daily wellness check for many seniors that can no longer get around on their own. Nutrition support is a key ingredient to good health for older adults.”

Vicari noted that socialization, recre-

ation, educational programs and health screenings are offered at the senior nutrition sites throughout the County.

The programs provide great benefits for our seniors, “especially those who are frail and in need. It is less expensive to provide food for one-year for a senior then it is to cover the cost of a day in an emergency room.”

In addition to the nutrition contracts, Community Services Inc. was awarded contracts to provide over 27,560 units for support services such as community outreach, benefits counseling, transportation, and general information and assistance at a cost of $448,749.

Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops for 200 individuals will also

be held aimed at those with diabetes at a cost of $46,248 in 2020.

Vicari added, “Ocean County is home to more than 170,000 adults 60 and over.

More than 10,000 baby boomers daily are turning 65. It is important to meet the needs of the frail and the homebound. This continues to be a priority for the freeholders.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 4 - jan 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you set out to be a live wire, sometimes the sparks fly.

You may be too charming for anyone to criticize, but be cautious and consider others’ feelings.

Follow up on promises in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ve heard of “rubbing someone the wrong way,” but you can avoid problems if you focus on rubbing people the right way. In the week ahead, you might enjoy friendly friction that leads to unexpected romantic moments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This is the week when you are happy to ring out the old and ring in the new. You may hear from friends and relatives anxious to get your input on their latest family dramas or just to make plans for the new year.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make an effort to make your home an ideal environment. Take a few hints from decorating magazines to create more pleasant and harmonious surroundings.

There might be a holiday bonus or unexpected reward in your next paycheck.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some people in your immediate environment could be walking on the wild side. As this week unfolds, your eagerness to be a team player will act as a stable counterbalance if things get out of hand.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay abreast of the latest technological news in the week ahead. A nugget of information might be just what you need to make one of your creative efforts better than average. Take warnings about common scams to heart.

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ahead might be fraught with somewhat uncomfortable or surprising situations. Because you want everyone to think you are better than average, you might not be as forthcoming about your mistakes as you should be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remain awake to make dreams come true. Taking the easy way out might create other problems that end up causing more work. During the week to come, focus on being patient and avoid giving in to knee-jerk reactions.

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There may be some crossed wires or a few communication mix-ups today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the week ahead, it might be wiser to avoid unnecessary spending. It is possible that what seems like an attractive purchase or an investment opportunity that will further your ambitions is really trouble in disguise.

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By Wolfgang Puck “I’ll start my diet tomorrow” may be one of the statements most frequently made on Dec. 31. Just as we’re planning a high-spirited New Year’s Eve dinner, we’re also beginning to think about New Year’s resolutions that will probably include healthy eating and weight loss.

But a wise person once told me that one of the best ways to spend the last night of the year is to start practicing habits you’d like to follow in the year to come. Which leads to the question: How do you make your New Year’s Eve menu as festive as possible while also following healthy eating principles?

Please let me suggest one simple solution: Choose ingredients that are not only good for you but also taste delicious, and prepare and present them in a way that is simultaneously health-conscious and elegant.

If that sounds ambitious, I’m happy to share a perfect example with my recipe for pan-seared salmon fillets with rustic pesto, cherry tomatoes and vegetable “spaghetti.”

Let’s start with the good-for-you part of the recipe. Salmon is a superbly healthy main-dish ingredient; an excellent source of lean protein that is also rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I accompany the salmon with vegetable “spaghetti”: vitamin-packed fresh vegetables cut into long, thin strands. And I top it up all with a rustic pesto sauce that uses far less oil and fewer pine nuts than found in the traditional recipe.

As for deliciousness worthy of a special meal, this recipe doesn’t hold back. Salmon is luxuriously rich in flavor and texture, especially when cooked medium-rare. The pesto, even in this leaner version, packs a big punch of flavor.

And the vegetable strands surprisingly offer much of the pleasure you’d get from eating a starchy bowl of pasta.

One look at the results leaves no doubt that this makes a perfect choice for an end-year celebration. The swirl of brightly colored vegetables, the vivid green and red of the pesto and tomatoes, and the rose-pink salmon add up to a presentation that may remind you of a beautiful fireworks display.

You’ll also be surprised by how easy the dish is to put together. You can prep the vegetables in advance, the pesto takes 5 minutes to put together, and the final cooking and plating will take no more than 15 minutes. This will leave you, the host, plenty of time for one more glass of Champagne -- a small indulgence with which to toast a new year of healthy, flavorful eating.

PAN-SEARED SALMON FILLETS WITH RUSTIC PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND VEGETABLE “SPAGHETTI” Serves 4 RUSTIC PESTOAND CHERRYTOMATOES: 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely

chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper V E G E TA B L E S PA G H E T T I A N D PAN-SEARED SALMON: 2 medium zucchini, trimmed 1 medium yellow squash, or 1 extra zucchini, trimmed 2 large carrots, peeled and trimmed 3 radishes, trimmed 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 portions center-cut salmon fillet, each about 6 ounces (185 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Edible organic flowers, for garnish, optional To make the pesto, put the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir well. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir again to coat them thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

For the vegetable spaghetti, use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and radishes into spaghetti-like strands; or, if you don’t have a spiralizer, cut them using a mandolin or by carefully cutting them lengthwise into thin slices and then stacking the slices and cutting them lengthwise into similar thin strands. Set aside all the vegetable spaghetti in a bowl, tossing them together.

Season the salmon fillets to taste on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan large enough to hold all the fillets comfortably in a single layer.

When the oil is hot enough to shimmer slightly, carefully add the fillets and cook until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them only once; the fish should still look a slightly deeper rose color at the center when a small knife-tip is inserted between the flakes near the thickest part. When the fish is done to your liking, transfer to a plate and keep warm.

In a clean pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the vegetable spaghetti, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir and toss continuously until the strands are brightly colored and have softened slightly, about 1 minute.

Using tongs, arrange beds of the vegetable spaghetti on individual heated serving plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of the vegetable spaghetti on each plate. Spoon the pesto-tomato mixture over and around the salmon. If you like, garnish with edible flowers. Serve immediately.

(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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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