2020-01-11 - The Jackson Times

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What Do You Want In A Superintendent?

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Superintendent Stephen Genco has six months left before his retirement on July 1 and School District officials are fully underway with the process of fi nding a replacement.

As the Jackson School District begins looking for its next superintendent of schools, the Board of Education is inviting Jackson community members to share their thoughts on what they are looking for in a school leader.

“Choosing a superintendent is one of the most important decisions a board of education can make,” Board Vice President Sharon Dey said.

“We want to be sure we are gathering input from all across our town, not just from people here in the district, so that we can understand various perspectives and opinions.’’

The board has posted a Superintendent Survey on the district website at jacksonsd. org/superintendentsearch and has emailed the survey directly to parents and staff. Residents

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—Photo Courtesy Bob Vosseller and Micromedia Stock Photos (Top) Manfred Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, discusses development issues of concern in Jackson with fellow township resident Jennifer Cusanelli. (Left) Former Manchester Police Chief and Manchester First Aid Life Member Brian Klimakowski responds to reports that the township is considering going to paid EMS. Behind him sit current Police Chief Lisa Parker and Captain Todd Malland. (Right) Frank Johnson’s granddaughter, Marianne Popovich, of Manchester, is learning the snare drum. (Bottom) Students, parents and staff rallied at the State House annex March 5 to protest school aid cuts around the same time Governor Murphy presented his $38.6 billion budget for FY2020.

Dope On A Rope: Dealers Caught Tainting Candy

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD - Candy laced with dangerous narcotics was the root of a multi-state drug operation which Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced had been shut down following a yearlong investigation involving more

than 30 law enforcement agencies.

Gramiccioni, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives John G. McCabe and Middletown Police Chief Craig Weber joined (Drugs - See Page 6)

Officer Promoted To Sergeant

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Police Officer Sean Greenberger was congratulated in front of friends, family, co-workers and public officials during a Township Council meeting on his promotion to sergeant.

Township Clerk Janice Kisty administered the oath of office after Sgt. Greenberger’s father, a retired Jackson police officer George Greenberger, pinned his new badge on his uniform.

Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz gave a brief history of Sergeant Greenberger and Mayor Michael Reina and Council members congratulated him.

Sgt. Greenberger is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School and was hired by the Jackson Police Department in 2000. He graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy where he received the academy’s firearms (Officer - See Page 20)

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Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and members of the Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit during a press conference on January 7 at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office headquarters.

Gramiccioni said he was stunned by the scope of the large-scale marijuana and THC distribution network operating throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen counties as well as parts of New York which resulted in charges being filed against 24 men and women. Anthony Dalessandro of California remains at large and is being sought by authorities.

The investigation, which culminated with the execution of over a dozen search warrants in Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen counties on December 19 was dubbed Operation On The Ropes. It uncovered a scheme to secretly convert legitimate candies, including the popular Nerds Rope and South Patch candy brands, to an illegal THC-infused substance. THC also known as tetrahydrocannabinol, is the substance used to create most of marijuana’s “high.” Gramiccioni described the THC as being in a liquid form and infused into the candy.

“I am proud to announce the complete dismantling of a major drug trafficking network operating out of the western portion of Monmouth County. In total the street value of the items seized exceeds $2 million,” Gramiccioni said. “One million of that $2 million was the marijuana edibles alone.”

Gramiccioni said that approximately 21,000 pieces of candy infused with suspected THC, 1,100 pounds of suspected marijuana, and over 6,000 flavored THC vape cartages, all with an estimated street value of $1.9 million were confiscated.

“The network operators used regular candy to further their scheme, buying hundreds of boxes of product from wholesalers before transporting it to a processing facility where they would unwrap the individual pieces of

candy, lay it out on trays and then spray the candy with a concentrated formula of THC distillate. Once the THC dried on the candy it was repackaged as an illegal marijuana edibles product for distribution across New Jersey.”

A warehouse on Park Avenue in Manalapan Township and a hangar at Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall Township were used as part of the illegal operation for storage and production purposes. The approximate 21,000 pieces of candy were manufactured with unknown amounts of THC and totals over 100,000 individual doses. The THC products that were processed were then intermingled with THC products that the network operators illegally trafficked into the state from a supplier in California. The THC products have an estimated street value of nearly $900,000.

McCabe said “the packaging on this THC laced ‘candy’ is almost indistinguishable from regular drug store candy. Your kids may be getting high right before your eyes, if you are not paying close attention.”

“This illegal operation makes juveniles and anyone who consumes these products susceptible to random levels of drug toxicity. In my 33-year career in law enforcement I have never seen anything like this. They are preying on our most precious asset, our children. I have two children of my own,” McCabe said.

Also seized were machines and paraphernalia used to repackage and repurpose the legitimate candies as marijuana-related edible products.

The investigation did not reveal use of the airport to transport any of the illegal drugs to other areas inside or outside of New Jersey.

The drugs seized included 1,200 THC-infused Sour Patch Watermelon candy packages labeled “Stoner Patch” edibles; 6,250 “Baked Burgerz” edibles; 3,111 TCH-infused “Nerd Ropes,” individually repackaged in red, pink, yellow and blue wrappers; 1,151 Tic Tac-type containers without labels; and numerous boxes and trays of Nerd Ropes in various stages of the infusion process; as well as 6,542 THC vape cartridges in 16 different flavors.

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Freeholders: Fiscal Stability In 2020

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari returned to a very familiar role, that of director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Vicari previously served 11 times as Director of the Board, most recently in 2017. He was chosen among his peers to serve as director in 2020. He is the longest serving Freeholder in New Jersey, having first been elected in 1981 and previously served as mayor of Dover (now Toms River) Township five times. He is a retired school superintendent.

“It’s a privilege to be selected by my fellow freeholders to lead the board in the New Year,” Vicari said.

Gary Quinn, the newest member of the board, having been elected in 2018, will serve as deputy director. Quinn previously served on the

Lacey Committee for 15 years and also served as the township’s mayor for several years. He is the director of both the Human Services and Transportation Departments and the liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste and the Ocean County Mosquito Commission.

The new director and deputy director were sworn during the board’s annual re-organization meeting. Vicari serves as Chairman of the Office of Senior Services and the Department of Consumer Affairs. He is also liaison to the Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools and the Department of Tourism and Business Development.

Among his priorities for 2020 include continuation of affordable government, Vicari said.

“Ocean County has the fourth-lowest county tax rate in the state. I can promise our residents that there will be no surprises when the county budget is introduced later this year.”

Stressing education as another priority, Vicari said the opening of the new vocational school Performing Arts Academy at Ocean County College will be a highlight of 2020. “The new state-of-the-art facility will allow students to complete a two-year college degree while still in high school.”

Another issue that will carry through to 2020 includes “fighting for senior citizens and opposing both federal and state cuts to senior programs,” Vicari said. “Washington D.C. and Trenton cannot balance their budgets on the backs of our seniors. It has to stop.”

Vicari said he also looks forward to working closely with Quinn.

“I look forward to serving with Freeholder Director Vicari and the other members of the board in maintaining our AAA bond rating,” Quinn said. A good bond rating, like AAA, allows the county to borrow money at a lower rate. “Affordability and outstanding services have long been priorities of this Board of Freeholders and will continue to be in 2020.”

Before Vicari and Quinn flipped their nameplates to show their new titles, Congressman Chris Smith administered the oath of office to Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines who was sworn in for her second three-year term.

She had served as the board’s director in 2019.

She was appointed to the Board on January (Freeholders - See Page 14)

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Continued From Page 6 Weber, who is also the president of the Monmouth County Chiefs Association, said “the operation used their own wrappers and labels to repackage the drug-infused candy. There were no sanitary measures taken, no safety apparatus, and there were certainly were no standards in knowing exactly what they were ingesting.”

A total of $10,151,711 in assets, $1,483,859 in cash, and 21 high-end luxury vehicles including cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls Royce, and Mercedes Benz, with an estimated total value of around $2,783,445, were also seized as part of the criminal investigation.

Gramiccioni commended all of the agencies whose combined cooperation and partnership complimented the successful completion of Operation On The Ropes.

Billhimer said following the press conference that his office were glad to assist with the investigation and commended the overall probe that closed down the operation. “Everyone did a great job. It is concerning to see something like this. We do have a vaping problem in Ocean County and throughout the state.”

Arrested were: • Dylon J. Addvensky, 27, of Freehold Borough: first degree Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network, second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Knowingly Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/ or Hashish in Excess of 50 Grams.

• Eric L. Karlewicz, a/k/a Anthony Mazza 40, of Colts Neck: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Nicco C. Romanowski, 27, of Freehold Township: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute

Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Anthony Dalessandro, 30, of Los Angeles, California: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish with Intent to Distribute, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 50 Grams. D’Alessandro remains at-large and is considered a fugitive from justice.

• Ariel Baez, 45, of Lodi, New Jersey: first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Mathew R. Caracappa, 24, of Freehold Township: second degree Conspiracy, first degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Knowingly Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana and/or Hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 50 Grams.

• Lawrence A. Cella, 28, of Jackson Township, is charged with second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana and hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish.

• Lee D’Avanzo, 52, of Staten Island, New York, is charged with fourth degree Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana, fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Nicholas A. D’Ambrosio, 28, of Manalapan: third degree Possession of Cocaine and a disorderly persons offenses of Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams.

• Alfonse D’Ambrosio, 26, of Howell Township: third degree possession of Anabolic Steroids, fourth degree Resisting Arrest, fourth degree Possession of Examestane without a

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• Angelynn J. Fecso, of Colts Neck: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana in Excess of 25 pounds, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Matthew V. Filosa, 28, of Freehold Borough: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana and/or Hashish fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 50 grams.

• Paul G. Hobbs, 27, of Jackson Township: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana and/or Hashish fourth degree Possession of Marijuana in Excess of 50 grams.

• Richard C. Chamas, 43, of Jackson Township: a disorderly persons offense of Obstruction of the lawful arrest of Paul G. Hobbs.

• Ryan D. Hult, 39, of Riverdale in Morris County: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 50 grams.

• Jason M. Lambros, 21, of Point Pleasant Beach: disorderly persons offenses of Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Joseph A. Mari, 28, of Voorhees Township: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, second degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and Hashish.

• Gianna P. Mazzone, 23, of Egg Harbor Township: third degree Possession of Cocaine and a disorderly persons offenses of Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams.

• John T. Page, 25, of the Mickleton section of Greenwich Township: second degree Con-

spiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana and hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and Hashish.

• Hannah R. Olstein, 25, Freehold Township: fourth degree Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams and a disorderly persons offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

• Daniel J. Riley, 25, of Brick Township: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and/or Hashish in Excess of 25 pounds, first degree Maintaining and Operating a Facility for the Production of Marijuana, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and/ or Hashish in Excess of 50 grams.

• Kevin M. Shields, 31 of Jackson Township: second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, first degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and Hashish.

• Alexa L. Stimpfel, 27, of Freehold Borough: fourth degree Possession of Marijuana Under 50 grams.

• Matthew C. Tracy, 27, of Jackson Township: fourth degree Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana and Hashish, and fourth degree Possession of Marijuana and Hashish.

The people accused are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Police continue to investigate the finances of the group. Anyone who has information about certain businesses are urged to call Capt.

Maria Reverendo of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, at 1-800-533-7443. The companies are: Empire Pain Center, Empire Power and Gas Holdings, Global Empire International Holdings, Supreme Lead Generations, Platinum Communication Services, Platinum Funding Associates, Jenza Properties, LLC, and Dynasty Property Holdings.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

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“This is an incredibly important position and we have to be sure we are taking the needs of the entire community into consideration,” Dey said. “We have been fortunate to have strong, passionate and capable school leaders and we want to continue that tradition of excellence. The students, parents, staff and taxpayers of Jackson deserve the best.”

Dey added that the board is committed to keeping the community informed on the progress of the search.

“The feedback we get from this survey will go a long way toward helping us feel secure that we have the pulse of the people we represent,” Dey said. “We can use that feedback and insight to inform our evaluations and deliberations as we start bringing candidates in over the next few months.”

For more information and updates, visit the district’s page at jacksonsd.org/ superintendentsearch

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are also encouraged to share their thoughts via email to jsd@jacksonsd.org or to attend any Board of Education meeting.

The next full business meeting of the board will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Auditorium. An updated meeting schedule was posted on the board’s meeting page following the board’s reorganization meeting held on Jan. 7.

Dey said the board will use this feedback to make critical and informed evaluations of superintendent candidates over the coming months. The board is looking to make a final decision sometime in the spring, to replace current superintendent Stephen Genco, who is retiring in July 2020.

Genco had said previously he would be as involved in the search as the board wanted

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Jackson Elks Host Annual New Year’s Celebration For ARC Of Ocean County

—Photo Provided By The Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 Members of the Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 provided lunch and a fun time for members of ARC of Ocean County during their annual New Year’s Celebration event held on the afternoon of January 5.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Members of the Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 held their annual New Year’s celebration on January 5 that drew about 60 members from the ARC of Ocean County.

That special party is a tradition for the Elks according to Lodge spokesman joe La Monica. “This is an

event we host every January.”

“We served pasta and meatballs for lunch, we danced, and some of the ARC members got up and wowed us with their Karaoke. We all had fun,” LaMonica said.

LaMonica added that members of the Lodge, “gave out prizes and gifts, and had a wonderful time.”

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Jackson School District Offers Workshop on “Parenting Teens and Tweens”

JACKSON - When it comes to understanding the teen and “tween’’ brain, the Jackson School District knows the struggle is real.

“We have all been there - the eye rolls, the exasperated sighs, the seemingly irrational outbursts,’’ said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Nicole Pormilli. “And we often have similar thoughts - What are they thinking? Why are they so disorganized? Why won’t they talk to me the way they used to?

Why does it take so long to get out of the shower, already?”

To help, the district is offering a free workshop to parents and guardians entitled “Parenting Teens and Tweens is Not Easy’’ on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The free event will be run by district staff and will be held at Jackson Memorial High School’s MAP room, which is just above the library in Reider Hall.

Topics will include proven research about how teen and tween brains work, how to communicate and connect with tweens/ teens, a discussion of common struggles and obstacles and how to work with your teen to navigate these difficult years. The district will also be providing resources to parents to help after the workshop.

Pormilli said in addition to offering expertise on how the teen brain works, the workshop will also feature an open discussion on shared experiences and useful techniques for how to maintain or develop a positive relationship during these difficult years.

“Their hormones, brains and emotions are all changing and growing and it is hard to navigate those tricky waters,’’ Pormilli said.

“It is important to know that we are not alone and that we can help and support each other through this journey.’’

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Throughout the year, our reporters talk to a lot of people. And we listen.

Some statements need to be highlighted because they have a lot of truth to them.

Here are some quotes that bear repeating:

When long-time administrator Dennis Filippone was retiring, he recalled something one of his mentors said to him. Legendary coach Warren H. Wolf, who would later pass away, had told him “Always look for the best in people, because the worst in them will find you.”

“Filippone Retires After 4 Decades In Brick” by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Jan. 12)

Rina Yakubovsky joked, comparing some of the comments on a Facebook page to things she’s heard growing up in Russia. Her family moved here to get away from anti-Semitism. Moving to Jackson, she was mostly protected from that until recently. “Things were going pretty great for 30 years, then it was like déjà vu but not the good kind.”

“Is everything perfect in their community?

No. Is everything perfect in ours? No,” Toms River resident Judy Fuentes said about the differences between the Orthodox Jewish community and other communities.

“Toms River Condemns Hate Websites” by Chris Lundy (March 9)

Freeholder Jack Kelly described his new responsibilities during the re-organization meeting in the beginning of the year after the passing of Freeholder John Bartlett.

“In losing John Bartlett, we all had to take new assignments. The new assignment I got was as chairman of budget and management, which I thought was pretty good. I like that. But you know what I’ve come to find out? I made a whole lot of new friends,” Kelly quipped. “Every department head now calls me Mr. Kelly.

They didn’t even know who the hell I was just six months ago, now all know who I am, which is nice to see.”

“Freeholders Reconvene For 2019, Remember Freeholder Bartlett” by Jennifer Peacock (Jan. 12)

Times are changing, and words that describe how the world around us is changing tend to hit home.

“My mother always said she moved from the country to the city without leaving her house,” retiring zoning officer Sean Kinnevy said, describing how Brick changed over the decades.

“Towns weren’t thinking about crime, traffic, overcrowding and pollution. There was nothing here. No water or sewer lines. There were dirt roads, and Brick had no police department or high school. We had general stores with post office boxes, diners and gas stations. We had all the problems of a city but none of the advantages.”

Retiring Zoning Officer Looks Back On Brick’s Growth” by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Feb. 9)

Preventing cyberbullying was an issue that parents had to take a lesson on. Detective David Brubaker of the High Tech Crimes Unit Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office presented an Internet Safety Forum at Brick Memorial High School.

“Your kids are pack animals, and they always find the weak link, or the outsider.”

“Parents Are The Front Line Of Internet Safety”

by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Feb. 2)

“At any time, our buildings have at least one gun in it. Sometimes two. Sometimes three. It sounds harsh but it’s a reality,” Toms River Superintendent David Healy said about increases in school security. “Parents want to know ‘If someone comes in to hurt our kids, will there be someone there who can stop them with lethal force?’”

“Schools Increased Security In Year Since Parkland” By Chris Lundy, Jennifer Peacock, and Kimberly Bosco (Feb. 26)

“The problems of homelessness are much larger than just not having a home,” Toms River business administrator Don Guardian said in reference to services being offered to homeless people at the Code Blue temporary shelters.

“Temporary Shelter To Save Homeless From Freezing Weather” by Chris Lundy (Jan. 12) “A business doesn’t last because of the product but because of the service,” Frank Gustafson said about the closing of his store, Jackson Hobby Shop, which lasted for 50 years.

“Hobby Shop Closes After Half A Century” by Bob Vosseller (Jan. 26)

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Several key quotes came from issues of inequality.

“We also celebrate the 90th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…we need to bear witness to his dreams and his hopes for this country, because they seem to have gotten lost somewhere along the way,” said Joan Marie Slater, former advisor for Manchester Schools.

“When we got to the airport, we heard a rumor that there was a bomb on the airplane, so we got concerned and we all wrote out our wills,” Reisa Sweet said, remembering taking a flight to Selma, Alabama to take part in a march with Dr. Martin Luthor King Jr. “Gospel Choir Sings Praise for 50 Years and Dr. King” By Kimberly Bosco (Jan. 26) “It is a very good website…for 1980s Russia,”

Some quotes sum up just how bad something is, spurring people to help.

“I went to check on my house damage from the fire and I saw Jackie (the renter) in the burnt out house after the fireman put the fire out,” said Keith Kirsch, who started a GoFundMe for a neighbor whose house was destroyed by fire (gofundme.com/jacqueline-niederle). “She was sifting through the burnt rubble to find any personal belongings with a plastic beach shovel.”

“Fundraiser To Help Holgate Fire Victim Back On Her Feet” by Kimberly Bosco (Feb. 16) Sometimes government gets in the way of doing business. Seyithan Tektas from Yesterdays and Todays Consignment complained about the state’s delay in fixing his road. “The town blames the state, the state blames the contractors but the contractors get paid no matter what.”

“An ‘Early Spring’ Completion For Routes 166 and 37 Intersection?” By Chris Lundy (March 23) And finally, a quote that we can all relate to: “I don’t make a pig out of myself, but I do like my ice cream,” Marie T. Savignano said with a smile, describing her habits that helped her get to the age of 101.

Toms River Woman Teaches “Intro To A Long Life 101” By Patricia A. Miller (Feb. 9)

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Hackensack Meridian Hospitals Receive Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Awards BRICK – The Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs at Hackensack Meridian Health southern region hospitals were recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health for their dedication to antimicrobial stewardship at the New Jersey Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative Annual Conference Thursday, December 5. The 2019 Gold Steward, the highest level an organization can achieve, was awarded to Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center. Jersey Shore University Medical Center was awarded Bronze Steward status. Less than 25 N.J. hospitals achieved recognition.

The hospitals’ antimicrobial teams promote the appropriate use of antimicrobials, chemical agents used to inhibit bacteria, to improve patient safety, reduce microbial resistance and decrease the spread of infections caused by multidrug resistant organisms.

“We are proud of our work to establish leading edge Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the fight against antimicrobial resistance,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP,

regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “These recognitions demonstrate our dedication to provide high quality, safe care to our patients and paves the way for similar innovative programs that improve patient outcomes and experience.”

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Program acknowledges health care facilities and physician practices that demonstrate, through written documentation, they have met or exceeded minimum expectations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship. The N.J. Antimicrobial Stewardship Recognition Awards, launched this year, is a voluntary, incentive program that encourages health care facilities to assess how well they are applying the CDC’s core elements, a set of key principles to guide efforts to improve antibiotic use, advance patient safety and improve outcomes. Based on the level of difficulty of stewardship programs’ interventions, hospitals are awarded either the Gold, Silver or Bronze Antimicrobial Stewardship status.

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Freeholders:

Continued From Page 6 27, 2016 to fill the seat left vacant by Freeholder James F. Lacey.

Haines, who serves as chairwoman to the department of Parks and Recreation and the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee, noted “there are 600,000 people who live in Ocean County.

As we get to the business of county government I am sure 2020 will have its share of challenges what year doesn’t but I know each year brings new opportunities.”

In a moment of levity, Freeholder Kelly thanked 3rd District Democrat Congressman Andy Kim for attending the meeting among the many Ocean County dignitaries present, saying, “listen to Van Drew” in reference to Rep. Jefferson H. Van Drew

who was the Democratic nominee in New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district in the 2018 election and who on December 19, 2019, announced that he had joined the Republican Party.

“I started elected office in 1979. I wasn’t even married yet. However, Congressman Chris Smith was a congressman in 1979 and he is now the senior member of congress in the state of New Jersey. I am serving my

tenth term on the Board of Chosen Freeholders,” Kelly said.

Kelly who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Finance said, “I assure you this year’s budget taxes will not go up and I believe they will again go down.”

Freeholder Gerry P. Little was among those who gave praise to former Freeholder and Ocean County Republican Party leader Joseph Buckelew and noted that Ocean County has the largest parks system, road system and library system in the state. “We also have the largest public health agency in the state.”

Quinn and Haines both commended Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy who was sworn in for a new term of office in a separate swearing in ceremony earlier in the day.

Kim told the members of the board, “I have faith in the people of Ocean County and the five of you.”

“It is a pleasure to work with you. You have great senses of humor you get the job done and you are great lawmakers for the county,” Smith said of the Freeholder board.

Buckelew said “if the rest of New Jersey modeled Ocean County it would be a better state. I am proud of you all.”

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

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

The materials used are adaptable for all levels of cognitive abilities and are appropriate for all Christian faiths: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist etc. Attendees travel from several churches in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

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

The meeting schedule the remainder of 2019 include January 13.

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

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Winter Beach Blast Announced At Ocean County Mall

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Get out your tropical shirts and head out to the Ocean County Mall on January 18 for a Winter Beach Blast.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines recently announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be holding the Winter Beach Blast from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Mall located on Hooper Avenue.

The Mall’s Center Court will be transformed into a tropical paradise, as the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department event that will include a number of free activities.

Families can participate in various games and crafts. There will also be music for dancing and our Giant Twister game. Buster from the Lakewood BlueClaws will also be joining in on the games.

There will be a table available with information on this event in addition to other programs and activities the Parks Department offers.

For additional information, call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org. You can also Like the Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook and follow it on Instagram.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is sponsoring this program.

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.

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For some folks, inserting your hearing aid into your ear can be a real struggle. Sometimes you twist and turn the hearing aid which eventually creates a sore ear.

Here are a few tricks you can utilize to properly insert your hearing instrument into your ear canal.

First, for custom, non-behind-the-ear products, the “red” writing on the aid is for the right ear and the “blue” writing is for the left ear.

Second, when you are inserting the aid, the “vent hole” is usually on the bottom of the aid facing outside.

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

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

At this point, you should probably just throw out all your lettuce. It doesn’t matter if it came from Salinas, California because other states may be involved now. There have been over 100 reported cases across 23 states at the time of this writing. There is an official recall.

I’m not being an alarmist, Just the other day, we were told to trash those convenient bagged salad ‘kits’ because there are various types of lettuce in there, and some bags might have the contaminated E. coli leaves in it. The warning to consumers was about the brand called, Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits.” Just days after that urgent concern, the FDA has announced it is looking into several other E. coli outbreaks linked to lettuce grown from other states. There are multiple strains of pathogens and once infected, symptoms can show up between 1 day and a week later!

One quick thing, if you are supported on warfarin or other anticoagulants, please be aware that all salad greens are high in Vitamin K (some more than others), so do not change your diet without your doctor’s approval and supervision.

Here are some lettuce alternatives for those of you who wish to avoid Romaine and other lettuces: Rainbow or Swiss chard. These have broad green leaves attached to a bright crimson red stalk. The red in the leaves and stalk is due to the natural dye “betalain” which is used for liver health. If you’ve ever cooked chard, you know this shrinks to nothing! You can fill a

giant 16 quart pot with these, and by the time you’ve steamed it over five minutes, you’ll end up with a spoonful!

I once bought 6 of these at once, and when I checked out at the supermarket, the cashier sarcastically asked me if I was going to eat all that myself. Without batting an eye, I quipped, “No I have a horse to feed!”

Spinach. Like all leafy greens, spinach is high in fiber and promotes regularity.

It contains oxalates, and it is very rich in potassium which regulates blood pressure.

Radicchio. Radicchio is a small, round reddish-purple sphere and pairs well with greens in a salad. It’s way tastier than red cabbage. Add radicchio to your salad because it is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and other micronutrients.

Mustard Greens. Taste this green before chopping it into your salad, because most people have to acquire the taste! I must be weird, I don’t mind eating it raw.

If you lightly steam or Blanche it, you will reduce the bitterness. This popular plant gives us mustard seeds, which can be turned into one of our favorite condiments!

Watercress. Very versatile and contains over 50 vitamins and minerals. Scientific data shows this can help prevent DNA cellular damage and in that regard, perhaps slow the development of cancer. Sometimes people worry about the goitrogenic effect on iodine absorption, and subsequent production of thyroid hormone, but I think a little watercress is just fine.

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C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 Powerful watchdogs 7 Silk Road desert 11 Pulls a Halloween prank on, for short 14 Put a new handle on 15 “... wish __ a star” 16 Part of the fam.

17 Very close 19 Police blotter letters 20 Daughter of Polonius 21 Dependable source of income 23 Tearful queen 25 Short strings?

26 More skittish 29 Dark mark 33 Admonish 34 Artisan pizzeria feature 37 Seventh in a Greek series 38 Birthday party staple, and a hint to this puzzle’s circles 40 Big Band __ 41 Pastoral residences 43 Huff 44 Self-involvement 45 Williams of talk TV 47 “The Square Egg” author 49 Square, e.g.

51 Former Jesuit school official 55 Stretch 59 Sushi selection 60 Holiday to-do list task

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Continued From Page 1 award for a perfect qualifying score. He has received numerous awards throughout his career including the Good Conduct Ribbon, Command Citation, Meritorious Duty Ribbon and two Unit Citations.

Greenberger also received the Life Saving Award from the Monmouth-Ocean County Intelligence Bureau in 2017 for his actions in responding to a serious motor vehicle crash and was also nominated for Officer of the Year in 2015.

The newly promoted officer has served as a patrol officer with the agency and has also served additional duties as one of the department’s physical training instructors, as a Field Training Officer for new officers and also on the department’s Bicycle Patrol.

Greenberger is also a seven-time rider with the Police Unity Tour, riding his bicycle from New Jersey to Washington, D.C.

62 “The Miracle Worker” comm. method 63 2016 MLB retiree 64 Online newsgroup system 65 Pop artist Lichtenstein 66 Sun., on Mon. 67 Mother in Calcutta Down 1 Ponte Vecchio’s river 2 Conserve 3 Foot part 4 Hornswoggled 5 Charlotte __ 6 Frequent discount recipient 7 Word with water or air 8 Energy org. since

1960 9 Florida city, familiarly 10 They’re kept in pens 11 Dash, but not dot 12 Orange __ 13 Picnic dishes 18 Smidge 22 Sci-fi award 24 Values highly 26 Spouted vessel 27 Palm fruit 28 1954 Best Actress Oscar winner 30 Some den leaders 31 Cycle starter?

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during Police Week to honor police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty and raising money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

“We wish Sgt. Greenberger the best as he transitions to a supervisor for a patrol squad,” Chief Kunz said.

Kunz added, “the agency would like to thank the Township Council and Administration for their support of the agency as it works to meet the needs of the growing population in the 100 square mile township.”

“This promotion and recent hires are allowing for the transfer of Sgt. Mitch Cowit, who spent nearly 20 years in the Detective Bureau before being promoted, to return along with two additional officers to re-establish the evening shift in the Detective Bureau and to create an enforcement unit to proactively address narcotics and other issues in the Township,” the chief said.

Kunz added, “thanks also to all of our residents for your great support of the agency.”

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

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

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

The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on Wednesday and Friday evenings, year-round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

AARP Free Income Tax Help PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Branch is offering AARP Free Income Tax Help on Wednesday, February 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The AARP Tax Aide Program will electronically complete and file a federal and New Jersey tax return, free of charge, by IRS certified volunteers. While this program is available to all taxpayers, special emphasis is provided to those age 60 or over with low to moderate income. Veterans should also bring a copy of their DD214 with them to apply for the new NJ Veterans Exemption. Veterans can also apply ahead of time through the State of NJ to reduce refund processing time.

Appointments are necessary. To register, please call the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library at 609-758-7888.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 11 - jan 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An abundance of physical energy and high spirits makes your popularity rise to new heights. Your efforts will be rewarded in the week ahead with admiration as well as a bigger bank balance or unexpected bonus.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be called upon to volunteer time to a worthy cause or participate in a public event. In the week ahead, you can expand your network of friends by joining groups that gather for a worthwhile purpose.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on being friendly and outgoing in the week ahead. Loved ones and friends have been tolerant of your occasional rants and raves in the past but may need you to become more open-minded and obliging.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Getting out and about is the best prescription for cabin fever. A trip to the newest market or even some online shopping may satisfy your wanderlust this week. A partner will appreciate any steps you take to save money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can smile even when you are filled with grit and determination. In the week ahead you may become fixated on solving problems and fixing failures.

You can easily switch gears to enjoy carefree time with loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Thinking outside the box may be your specialty as this week begins. Putting your creative genius to practical use, however, may require a great deal more effort than anticipated. Ask for help and you’ll likely receive it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Hang out with people who promote positivity. In the week

to come, you may meet people who inspire you to adjust your outlook on life in uplifting ways. You may feel more attractive or receive unexpected admiration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Respect the rights of others who wish to act independently, and they will respect your rights in return.

You’ll find plenty of opportunities to exchange affectionate sweet nothings with a romantic partner in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your enthusiasm, productivity and dedication to living up to your commitments could be more noticeable in the upcoming week. Keep a pen handy to jot down notes, as some of your ideas could be revolutionary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Brotherly love could bubble up from your heart and overpower a tendency to be businesslike.

Speaking your mind on certain issues can win you friends if you exercise diplomacy, discretion and tact as this week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make a decision before your plans are hijacked by someone else. In the coming week you can be more resolute and aggressive when faced with choices. Act in your own best interest without taking advantage of others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ability to make money may improve during the week ahead if you tap into energetic impulses. Distribute free samples of your products or show generosity toward others to win favorable attention and spread goodwill.

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By Wolfgang Puck We all know that there are four astronomical seasons in the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. But, in our daily lives, we divide up the year into so many more seasons: the holidays just past, New Year’s resolutions have just begun; it’s back-to-school season, tax season, vacation season, and on and on. And many of those specialized seasons overlap each other.

Right now, we’re in a real seasonal pileup, as resolutions and cold and flu season come right on top of winter. With that in mind, I’d like to share a simple recipe to help you deal with all the many demands this time of year may bring: my Cream of Garlic Soup.

First, consider your resolutions. You may have sworn that you’ll save some money this year by enjoying more home-cooked meals. This recipe will help you achieve that goal by producing delicious food from inexpensive ingredients - primarily garlic cloves and potatoes - in only about half an hour. The soup may also help you reach a weight-loss goal, because it’s a dish that satisfies the appetite by being sipped slowly, spoonful by spoonful. (And you can cut the fat and calories from the relatively small amount of cream, just 3 tablespoons per serving, by substituting buttermilk.)

Cold and flu season brings its own stuffy, sniffling challenges. But garlic, an abundant ingredient in this recipe, has a long anecdotal history as a popular folk remedy for such illnesses. While medical researchers are still divided on whether or not garlic actually works to fight viruses and relieve congestion, some studies have found evidence that those who eat it regularly get ill less often and suffer less severe symptoms. And while I know the old joke about how someone who eats a lot of garlic can’t get close enough to other people to pass along germs, the garlic in this soup actually turns mild and sweet tasting thanks to blanching in boiling water as the first step in the recipe.

Finally, there’s winter itself. To me, few foods chase away the chill of this season more effectively than a hot bowl of soup to start a meal. To help you get the most flavorful results, I’m also happy to share my simple recipe for super-quick rich chicken stock, which takes minutes to prepare and will help make store-bought stock or broth taste surprisingly close to homemade. Start with a good-quality product that’s lower in sodium.

Simmer the stock while you’re prepping other ingredients for whatever recipe in which you’ll use it. In addition to the enhancements I list, you can also include leftover chicken bones, other vegetable trimmings or other mild fresh herbs.

Here’s to a happy, thrifty, healthy, warming and flavorful bowlful!

CREAM OF GARLIC SOUP Serves 6 For the soup: 2 cups (500 ml) peeled garlic cloves 1 large baking potato, about 3/4 pound (375 g),

peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 2 cups (500 mL) super-quick rich chicken stock (recipe follows) or good-quality canned chicken or vegetable stock or broth Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream Chopped chives (optional garnish) For the basil oil: 1/4 cup (60 mL) packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) packed fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil First, blanch the garlic: Put the garlic cloves in a medium saucepan and add cold water to cover.

Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain well.

Return the garlic cloves to the pan, add the potatoes and stock, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender enough to piece easily with a fork or sharp knife tip, about 20 minutes.

Pour in the cream. Over medium heat, bring back to a gentle boil.

Meanwhile, prepare the basil oil: Put the basil, parsley, and oil in a blender and blend until smoothly pureed. Pour through a fine-meshed strainer into a glass bowl; set aside. Rinse out the blender thoroughly.

Working in batches if necessary to avoid overfilling, transfer the soup to the blender and blend until smoothly pureed, carefully following the manufacturer’s instruction to avoid spattering.

Transfer the soup to a clean saucepan and gentle rewarm over low heat, adjusting the seasonings to taste.

To serve, ladle the soup into heated bowls. Drizzle with a small spoonful of basil oil, refrigerating the remainder in an airtight container. You can also garnish with chopped chives, if you wish.

SUPER-QUICK RICH CHICKEN STOCK Makes about 3 quarts (3 L) 3 quarts (3 L) low-sodium store-bought chicken stock or broth 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into chunks 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into chunks 1 medium celery stalk, trimmed and cut into chunks 1 sprig fresh thyme 1/2 bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 medium leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed, and cut into chunks In a small stockpot or large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.

Strain before use.

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