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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A more compassionate state law in caring for homeless was lauded by local officials and volunteers.

The law changed regarding Code Blue, which governs when t e mp or a r y shelt e r s open in winter weather.

Previously, a Code Blue alert was to be declared when National Weather Service fore-

casts and advisories predict within 24 to 48 hours that: (1) the temperature will reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or less without precipitation or 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less with precipitation; or (2) the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more.

The new law requires a Code Blue alert to be issued when: (1)

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temperatures are predicted to reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less, regardless of precipitation; or (2) the wind chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more.

However, Toms River had operated on a separate rule. Township officials pointed out that freezing is freezing regardless of whether there was precipita-

tion. They changed it so that as soon as the temperature dropped close to freezing, 35 deg rees, t hen t hei r shelter would open.

“We set the standard for Code Blue in Toms River,” Mayor Maurice Hill said.

Toms River’s change prompted legislators to make the change for the rest of the state.

The municipal shelter provides accommodat ions for over n ig ht

(Homeless - See Page 4)

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY Toms River In Prohibition Era

By J. Mark Mutter This month marks the 100-year anniversary of Prohibition - the last time (until it was repealed) any American could manufacture, sell, or transport intoxicating liquors.

Implemented by changing the United States Constitution, the 18th Amendment was adopted in 1919 and went into effect in January 1920.

Toms River was ahead of the nation-

wide ban - having earlier adopted its own version of Prohibition - by a local voter referendum.

The Roots Of Prohibition In the years before 1860, a “temperance movement” emerged in the United States, but the fight over slavery’s westward expansion and ultimately a civil war caused the effort to fade out.

After the war and for the next 50 years, a nationwide campaign to curb or totally

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prohibit beverage alcohol became a major effort in America.

Prohibition, generally, was supported by reform minded women (who, at the same time, were fighting for suffrage - a woman’s right to vote), and by Protestant churches.

Leading the way nationally were Methodists and Presbyterians, and this would have a significant impact here in Toms River.

(History - See Page 8)

January 25, 2020

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The school district losing millions of dollars of aid, is everyone’s problem, members of the governing body said.

The Board of Education oversees the school district and the Township Council governs municipal matters. However, in the face of the school district losing more than $90 million in state aid, some council members have made suggestions on how to help.

The aid cuts have to be a focus of this council, Councilman Terrance Turnbach said.

“We have to look at our own government” for savings, he said. He supports cuts in the municipal taxes in order to give relief to residents who will be impacted by increases in the school taxes.

He also proposed having a council liaison to the Board of Education, to have more communication between the two bodies.

(School - See Page 4)

Todd Frazier: From Met To Ranger?

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toddfather, Part IV might be filming in Texas.

Toms River native Todd Frazier will be moving from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers, according to several news outlets.

Websites such as ESPN.com announced the change, citing “sources.” As of this writing, the deal hasn’t been made public.

However, Frazier has been retweeting comments from fans who are excited about the proposed move.

Frazier was part of the 1998 Little League World Series-winning team in Toms River.

True to form, he went on to star wherever he played: Toms River High School South, Rutgers University, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox and the New York (Frazier - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 only at Riverwood Park Recreation Center off Whitesville Road. This shelter is overseen by Just Believe, a non-profit network of volunteers. A proclamation given to them recently said they had inspired the township to change the parameters of the

School:

Continued From Page 1 Another proposal would be to create an education foundation. He said residents and businesses would be able to donate money in order to fund such things as afterschool programs or sports. It would be a nonprofit, so donations would be tax deductible.

Board of Education member Michele Williams was in the audience at the Township Council meeting where these ideas were proposed. She spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. She thanked

Frazier:

Continued From Page 1 Yankees.

He is coming off of a two-year, $17 million contract with the New York Mets.

According to ESPN, the Texas Rangers would take the third basement for a oneyear, $5 million contract.

In addition to his baseball wins, fans have supported this hometown boy made

shelter to 35 degrees.

The group serviced 174 at-risk people in 2018/2019, providing 1,730 nights of shelter. They partnered with a staff of volunteers, as well as scouts, police departments, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.

Part of the mission is not just to catch people when they fall, but to keep them

from falling in the future. In order to do this, they helped 13 people enter rehab or detox, 10 people fi nd permanent housing, 10 people fi nd full-time employment and nine people fi nd assistance through the Ocean County Board of Social Services and other agencies.

The change in the law was widely supported. Locally, the Senate version of the

bill was sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer (R-30 th) and the Assembly version was co-sponsored by Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (R-10th). It was signed into law recently.

Councilman Terrance Turnbach had taken the lead on this in the council, and thanked McGuckin for allowing him to sit in on the Assembly vote.

him for those ideas and said she would bring the council members’ comments back to the board.

A coalition would be a wonderful idea, she said, also wanting to include Toms River Regional School District’s sending towns: South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach.

Councilwoman Laurie Huryk said the town can work on shared services to cut costs, and provide more arts and recreation to assist schools to continue programs.

“They aren’t extras; they really facilitate learning,” she said of extracurricular activ-

ities. School officials had warned that they may be cut in the future.

“If we don’t have strong schools, we don’t have well-rounded children to flourish and be part of the community,” Council President Maria Maruca said.

The law that started this issue is called S-2.

It was sponsored by State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. It redistricted state aid away from districts that were losing enrollment and which were considered – by the state – not to be paying their fair share of local taxes.

School districts are not allowed to raise taxes

more than 2 percent. So, a hole that couldn’t be filled was created between the cuts and the ability to tax.

Sweeney proposed a law that would allow school districts to tax more than 2 percent to make up for S-2, but Murphy vetoed it.

For Toms River schools (which include South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach), S-2 will cut more than $90 million in state aid over the next six years, including $2.8 million in the 2019-2020 budget.

Cuts have already started. The 2019-2020 school district budget includes cuts of 77 positions.

good due to positive stories about his behavior off the diamond.

In 2014, he reportedly saved a choking man using the Heimlich maneuver in a Pittsburgh restaurant back when he was with the Cincinnati Reds.

In 2013, the Reds had an honorary batboy named Teddy Kramer, a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome. Before stepping out to the plate, Kramer told Frazier to hit a home run. Frazier obliged,

bringing in another runner at the same time. After they came back to the dugout, the video camera caught Frazier lifting Kramer in a hug.

Locally, he’s been known to lend his voice and advocacy for good causes such as the Field of Dreams. This will be a special needs playground and more that will be in Bey Lea Park on North Bay Avenue in Toms River. The plans for this include a walking path with rehabilita-

tive stations, a temperature-controlled pavilion, complimentary snack shack, courts for basketball, bocce and shuff le board, a state of the art all-inclusive playground, quiet corner, and baseball field.

Frazier is known for having Frank Sinatra songs play when he’s up to bat. It’s not clear what Sinatra song would play in Globe Life Field, home of the Rangers, but it probably would not be “New York, New York.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL School Cuts Will Eventually Cost Trenton “Pay now or pay later.”

That’s an adage that is true in a lot of situations. School and government officials know it all too well. They know that if they don’t do maintenance on a school building, for example, they will eventually pay more to repair it when something big breaks.

On a smaller scale, think of it this way: Do you do oil changes or do you replace your engine when it seizes?

Gov. Phil Murphy and the Senate leadership are being faced with a very real “pay now or pay later” situation, even though they don’t know it yet. They don’t want to give more aid schools impacted by S-2. This is a law that restructured the school aid sent to a bunch of school districts. Some managed to get by unscathed. Some got small cuts. Some got huge cuts.

Freehold is looking at the loss of half of its state aid. Toms River and Brick school districts are losing millions a year. Toms River school officials are thinking of cutting sports and clubs.

Herbertsville Elementary in Brick is closing, to be turned into a grant-run preschool.

There have been significant staff reductions. Class sizes are climbing higher and higher.

Local districts have rou-

tinely complained that the residents are being taxed too high and that their money is going to at-risk districts elsewhere in the state.

Well, in a few years, our local districts might become at-risk districts if the cuts continue.

Without after-school activities, many kids will fall into bad behavior. I’ve heard that some students work hard on academics because their coaches demand it. Toms River recently let go all assistant coaches.

In five years time, anyone who can afford to move out of these towns will. And no one will move in. There’s going to be a brain drain of hard working students leaving these districts. Anyone who can afford to will go to private school.

What will be left?

Districts with high crime rates during the worst opioid crisis this area has ever seen. Tons of empty homes as people move out, and there’s no guarantee that the people who move in will have public school kids.

There will be local districts in such need for funding that they will rely on Trenton even more.

Pay now or pay later, Trenton.

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Letters To The Editor “Halls Kills” Road

On the border of Howell/Freehold lies the most dangerous intersection in Monmouth County. I call it ‘Halls Kills’ Rd. AKA Halls Mills Rd. Right turn off Rt 9 on to Elton Adelphia Rd to the first traffic light. (Traffic will be backed up, due to bottleneck of one lane in both directions) Make a left onto ‘Halls Kills.’ Now the danger is very real. The prehistoric, narrow, winding road with no shoulder to escape a head-on collision is death defying. Never mind the trucks, buses and tailgaters, potholes and speeders. It is the main, clogged artery to Kozloski Rd. My questions to authorities have been blown off. Money has been granted for its improvement. When will we see any sign of it?

Lilian Lynch Finlay Neptune

Time To Act I’ve felt for a long time that there is much corruption in our government; not just at the federal level but in local governments as well.

This is easily determined when you see friends and relatives of elected officials being appointed by these officials into government jobs cementing loyalty and cooperation. Contracts being awarded to close associates of these officials is a problem as well.

At the federal level, devious methods are much more disguised as many politicians protect each other’s personal and criminal interests. Such are the cases with the sons of Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and John Kerry being hired into lucrative positions by Ukrainian power companies. They were inexperienced for the positions for which they were hired and in all or at least most cases couldn’t even speak the language.

The practice of giving

Letters To The Editor our tax dollars to foreign Some others with powerful governments and foreign companies in the name of foreign aid and then those in charge of the giving having their sons hired by the recipients is nothing less than money laundering. Could this be one of the reasons why half of the members of Congress become millionaires while in office “serving” our interests?

This fact is a primary reason you see some politicians vehemently opposed to Mr. Trump, even given his great economic, regulatory, and other successes.

The obvious reason is that Mr. Trump is beholden to no special interest; he cannot be blackmailed.

The culprits in this scheme do not want the money to stop f lowing back to them and will oppose Mr. Trump’s attempt to out them by opposing him at every turn in his attempt to stop their corruption from being exposed. The corruption is widespread and not limited to one party.

But it’s too late. Their corruption is exposed. What’s left is our power to correct things by voting the perpetrators out of office and keeping them from positions of power and influence; to prosecute those who have broken our laws.

If this practice is not unlawful, it should be. We should elect officials who will enact laws that would prevent this unethical practice.

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History Repeats Itself Less than half of the eligible voters voted for him.

He loved military parades Anybody that was not 100% for his ideas, he got rid of them by one means or another.

He vowed to make his country great again and blamed his predecessors for what he considered the shape of the nation.

jobs in government were either afraid to express their differences or filed right behind him, espousing his way of ruling.

Made sure he was always in the limelight and gave a lot of ideas of governing as long as he was agitating the public in front of cameras Made sure he had “Yes Men” surrounding him.

Did everything he could to neutralize any other political groups against him by attacking them and putting the blame on them for all the ailments of the country Good military people who had the nerve to criticize him were pushed aside or mocked.

Couldn’t seem to get along with any surrounding countries.

Felt that he was the only one with all the answers and no one else’s opinion was needed.

Although most of the world thought he was crazy or more than a little off his rocker his ideas secured enough followers to do a lot of damage to people of other lands.

He looked down with scorn on almost all other countries and their leaders and residents.

He smiled a lot but always seemed to be at war with the world.

After a while those people - who at one time could have said something against him or the wars he was hurting the country with - fell in line in support of his outlandish policies.

Even some churches and their leaders thought he was the closest thing to Jesus ChrisT. OK you say, we know all these things already about President Trump, but so what?

As a matter of fact, these are actually things about Adolf Hitler. But of course, nothing like what happened in Germany could happen to us.

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Smith’s Impeachment Vote Questioned Rep. Chris Smith voted against impeachment. He explained, “Undoing the w i l l of t he p e ople expressed in a free and fair election with the proposed articles of impeachment, totally fails to meet the legal standard prescribed by the U. S. Constitution.”

All 16 US i ntelligence agencies agree Russia interfered in 2016 to help elect Trump. How is that, “free and fair?”

Trump’s call transcript shows exactly what was said: “…we’d like you to do us a favor, though.”

That is verbal arm twisting. “Though” what? How can Smith not understand the meaning of Trump’s mob-like phrase? Only a biased person could mistake that as something other than a demand for a quid pro quo.

Sm it h de sc r ib e d t he House Intelligence and Judiciar y impeach ment hearings as “egregiously f lawed and unfair.” He never acknowledged that Tr u mp made a blan ket ref usal to release sub poenaed docu ment s or aides, thus obstructing the Constitutional role of Congress as a coequal branch of government. He never acknowledged Trump was invited, but refused, to participate in the Judiciary Committee hearings.

A recent Washington Post/ABC News poll found 64% of Republicans and 72% of independents want Trump senior aides to testify. Any “flawed and unfair” process stems from Trump.

Like following a pack of Republican lemmings, Sm ith never expressed indignation about Trump’s bad behavior (the literal meaning of “misdemeanor”) with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Dr. James E. Chenitz Neptune

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History:

Continued From Page 1 At the height of the “Progressive Era” in American history in which reforms such as anti-trust laws, workers’ compensation protection, child labor laws, and suffrage were fought for, Prohibition gained widespread support.

At the end of 1917, Congress proposed a constitutional amendment to ban, nationally, the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors in the United States.

It was sent to the states for “ratification.”

“Do Not Count On New Jersey” It was necessary, then, to have 36 states ratify the proposal.

Throughout 1918 - with world war still raging in Europe - a national debate ensued of “wets” versus “drys.”

Mississippi was the first state to ratify, followed several days later by Virginia. By the end of 1918, just one more state was needed to adopt.

On January 17, 1919, Nebraska became the 36th state to give its approval, and per the amendment, Prohibition was to go into effect one year later - January 1920.

The battle over Prohibition had been won nationally, but several states had not yet voted, including the Garden State.

“Do not count on New Jersey,” said a proponent of the ban.

In 1919, New Jersey would elect a new governor and the election became a referendum over Prohibition - even though it was a moot point by then.

New Jersey: “As Wet As The Atlantic Ocean” The 1919 election - known as the “Applejack Campaign” - was a classic in our state’s history pitting urban against rural interests, industrial workers against farmers, “wets” against “drys.”

The Democrat candidate was state Senator Edward Edwards of Jersey City. He promised to fight implementation of the 18th Amendment all the way to the Supreme Court and vowed to keep New Jersey “as wet as the Atlantic Ocean.”

The Republicans ran state controller Newton Bugbee from Trenton. He stated that the Prohibition issue was over and claimed Edwards would try and nullify it. He appealed to the rural vote: “There is urgent need of thorough ‘Americanization’ in New Jersey.”

Edwards won by 10,000 votes statewide, but here in Toms River and Ocean County it was a different story.

Bugbee won Dover Township (now Toms

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River) by a vote of 267-141 and Ocean County 2,653-1,397, both 65-35% margins. He won all Ocean County towns except Jackson.

Three days after his victory, Edwards said “New Jersey will not lift a finger to aid the Federal government” in enforcing Prohibition - heralding in the “Roaring ‘20s” and a time when bootlegging became big business.

Finally, New Jersey would ratify, but it would not be until 1922, and the last state to do so.

What About Toms River?

As that 1919 vote for governor for Bugbee showed, our town was clearly on the side of the “drys” over the “wets.”

Why? Dover Township had long permitted the consumption of alcohol as taverns flourished in our early history. From 1800 to 1829, 37 separate taverns were recorded in a town with a census population of only 910 in 1790 and 2,898 in 1830.

Clearly, something had changed within a hundred years.

From a historical perspective, two churches dominated local life here during the second half of the 19th Century and into the 20th Century: the Methodists and Presbyterians.

In Toms River, the Presbyterian church was built across the street from the Courthouse in 1853 (the current site of the County Library), while at the same time, the Methodists built a new church east of the Courthouse. The Old Methodist Cemetery on Washington Street and Hooper Avenue was established in 1828.

Throughout the sprawling, rural township, Methodist and Presbyterian churches dotted the landscape in Cedar Grove and Silverton.

As part of the national Prohibition movement, members of these local Protestant churches undoubtedly played a critical role in voters’ adoption of local Prohibition in 1918 - fully two years before the country-wide ban went into effect.

In March and April of 1918, a 19-page citizens’ petition was submitted to Township Clerk Theodore Fischer. The petition was a who’s who of local names still familiar to us today: Applegate, Clayton, Herflicker, Irons, McKelvey.

It stated: “We, the undersigned, respectfully represent that we are legal voters of Dover Township in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, and that we hereby request you to order an election under the provisions of Chapter Two of the laws of one thousand nine hundred and eighteen to determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquor as a beverage in Dover Township shall be prohibited.”

The petition was certified and a special election was held on May 28, 1918 and the results were: The “Eastern District”: YES: 135; NO: 121 The “Western District”: YES: 156; NO: 154 Thus, once again, Toms River was in the forefront of national and state issues.

But it was all short lived: Prohibition throughout the United States was repealed in 1933.

SOURCES: “Prohibition On The North Jersey Shore” by Matthew Linderoth; “The Applejack Campaign” by Warren Stickle; “Ocean County: Four Centuries In The Making” by Pauline Miller; 1920 ed. New Jersey Legislative Manual; Dover Township election results NEXT: Toms River begins preparing for peace and prosperity after World War II. J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Clerk.

He served as Chairman of the Township’s 225 Year Anniversary Committee in 1992 and its 250th Anniversary Committee in 2017

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At the Cattus Island Park event, naturalists will begin with a short talk about how to spot and identify bird species that spend the winter here, followed by a bird walk and count. Everyone from beginning birders to experts is welcome.

Dress appropriately for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them (there will also be a few pairs available for sharing).

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TOMS RIVER – On January 27, Caregiver Volunteers, an interfaith nonprofit agency, is partnering with Four Seasons Diner, to host their very first “Dementia Friendly” Dining Night at 823 Fischer Blvd, in Toms River, from 3 to 6 p.m. The goal of this initiative is to give caregivers a safe, judgement free space to go out and enjoy a meal with their loved one.

Social anxiety, judgement, and ridicule from those around them are some of the main reason’s individuals with dementia and their caregivers often don’t go out of their homes, especially to a restaurant. This can lead to a feeling of social isolation and loneliness in caregivers.

According to Lynette Whiteman, Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers, “for the past 26 years, our agency has been dedicated to improving the lives of caregivers and easing loneliness. As the caregiver for my own mother who has dementia, I know firsthand how nervous I get when we are out

in public and how afraid I am of judgement.

We are so grateful to Four Seasons Diner for partnering with us on this initiative and their community service spirit.”

When approached by Lynette Whiteman, Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers, Joe Palmisano, Owner of Four Seasons Diner, was ready and willing to open his doors to educate himself and his staff on how to be become a Dementia Friendly Family Restaurant. “I think by us being an innovator in this program we can pave the way for all of the other local restaurants to hopefully see what a wonderful experience it is and sign on as well,” says Joe. Four Seasons Diner will be hosting their “Dementia Friendly” Dining Night on the last Monday of every month from 3-6pm with hopes that other restaurants in the area will also become “dementia friendly.”

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The group’s drum circle are held every third Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette.

Everyone is welcome and all skill levels are encouraged to attend or attendees can just come to listen and watch.

Drum circles are an uplifting and relaxing experience. Come and share in vibrational energy through this wonderful community.

For information call the library at 732-7933996.

What Does Toms River, Ocean County Census Data Show?

TOMS RIVER – Want to know more about Toms River and Ocean County? A United States Census data specialist will demonstrate how to get information using the Census Bureau website’s American Community Survey

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Eagle Scouts Cheered For Volunteer Work

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – At a Township Council meeting, two Eagle Scouts were honored for their projects to help their community.

Kyler Brodzinski was honored for his Eagle Scout project, developing a recreational

picnic area for Silver Bay Elementary School.

Sean Jackson was also honored for his Eagle Scout project, which was building a staircase connecting two trails for the Ocean County Park System.

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

as possible (and if you have a request for a first round match up we just may be able to accommodate you!).

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.

For event details, and to register, visit: tomsriverpolicefoundation.org/dodgeballtournament.

Festival Of Sacred Choral and Organ Music

TOMS RIVER- The Ocean County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present their 41st Festival of Sacred Choral and Organ Music on January 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – During the month of December 2019, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office conducted a series of Impaired Driving Prevention Patrols for National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit and Vehicular Homicide Unit, with the assistance of 67 local law enforcement officers, conducted patrols in Barnegat Township, Berkeley Township, Brick Township, Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, Ocean Township, Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, Borough of Seaside Heights, Borough of South Toms River, Stafford Township and Toms River Township.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced the results on Jan. 16: • 639 Motor Vehicle Stops

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I am proud to report that Ocean County did not have a single fatal Driving Under the Influence crash during the month of December 2019. This is due in large part to the collaborative efforts of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Vehicular Homicide Unit and all participating local police departments,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

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Prosecutor’s Office Establishes Anti-Vaping Taskforce

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – In the wake of what many have coined the “vaping crisis,” the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is forming the Escape the Vape Taskforce, a county-wide coordinated response to the youth vaping epidemic in Ocean County.

The OCPO partnered with RWJ Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, the DART Prevention Coalition, Community Medical Center, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Ocean County Department of Human Services, Ocean County Youth Service Commission, Ocean County Health Department, Ocean County Branch of the Association of Student Assistance Professionals (ASAP NJ), and the Ocean County Association of School Administrators to establish the taskforce.

The Escape the Vape Taskforce presents a multi-pronged approach to addressing vaping, using education, policy change, and cessation. The Taskforce acknowledges and understands the importance of assisting schools in reviewing tobacco policies and connecting young people with appropriate cessation resources, according to OCPO. “The creation of this Taskforce is a direct response to the youth vaping epidemic in Ocean County. Collectively, we were all being inundated with requests to come out and speak to various groups about vaping. As we were all trying to get out there and educate the public, it became very apparent that we were overlapping in some communities. This Taskforce will help to streamline the message and enable us to reach a wider audience and get the facts to the kids and their parents,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

According to a 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey, nationwide, 25.5% of 12th graders, 19.9% of 10th graders, and 9.6% of 8th graders had vaped nicotine in the past 30 days.

This is a big difference when compared to the use of traditional tobacco products like cigarettes. While 11.7% of 12th graders reported daily nicotine vaping, only 2.4% of 12th graders reported daily smoking of cigarettes.

In addition, there has been a significant increase in the use of vapes which contain THC oil concentrates, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been closely monitoring illnesses associated with vaping, now called EVALI. As of December 27, 2019, 2,561 hospitalized EVALI cases or deaths have been reported to the CDC from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two US territories (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Of that, 55 deaths have been confirmed in 27 states and the District of Columbia. New Jersey has experienced 53 confirmed EVALI cases, 46 probable and 1 death.

The Escape the Vape Taskforce has already covered a lot of ground, training over 1,000 school personnel, 1,000 community members, and 2,400 youth/students. The DART Prevention Coalition has also trained over 150 youth peer educators in the community in collaboration with school districts who are now delivering educational presentations to their peers on the dangers and risks of vaping.

The Taskforce will run a series of Train-theTrainer sessions to equip the community with

the knowledge they need to understand the vaping epidemic and to provide this information to young people in the county. Attendees will receive a comprehensive training guide and will walk away with the ability to educate adults or youth about vaping. They will also receive continued support from the Taskforce, access to an online portal to access the presentation (a living document updated as

we learn more about the epidemic), vaping fact cards for youth and parents, and information and access to cessation resources, school policy, and community programming.

The first Train-the-Trainer event will occur on Friday January 24, 2020, at St. Luke’s Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, in conjunction with the Ocean County Children’s Interagency Coordinating

Council (CIACC).

For more information on vaping presentations for your community or school, contact Abby Thompson, Youth Prevention Manager at the RWJBH Institute for Prevention and Recovery at Abigail.Thompson@rwjbh.org.

For information on how to quit smoking cigarettes or vaping visit rwjbh.org/nicotine recovery.

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If during the evaluation, the audiologist documents asymmetrical hearing loss (i.e., one ear better than the other ear), he or she will refer you to an ENT for further diagnostic testing. Most people who are experiencing hearing difficulty have sensorineural hearing loss (i.e., nerve damage) and can only improve their hear-

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

The Coffee And Blood Sugar Connection

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Coffee gets a bad rap sometimes, but this is almost everyone’s drink of choice when they gather together to share information with one another. The effect of coffee consumption on glucose metabolism is of interest to many people who feel they have lost all their sweet treats in life and their coffee!

And here’s the good news: Coffee addicts have a lower propensity of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to some interesting studies. The results of many studies are pretty consistent about this point!

Not all health experts and nutritionists think coffee is good for people with diabetes, however a new Singapore study may be the most conclusive of all. The research was funded by Nestlé Research who makes coffee brands like Nespresso, Nescafé and Coffee-Mate creamer. Before you dismiss the results of this study, keep in mind that the trial was a larger-scale human study than the prior ones and there are other studies out there with similar, positive results.

The researchers found that drinking coffee creates no detrimental effect on insulin sensitivity, so it may be perfectly fine for people with diabetes.

This conclusion was derived from a randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating 126 middle-aged people who were split into two groups. Half the group drank four cups of fake coffee (placebo), and the other half drank four cups of instant regular coffee. Data was collected over 24 weeks (which allows enough time

for blood sugar changes to reflect in their A1C). Unfortunately, the A1C was not done, or if it was, the results were not published.

I’m bothered by this. Regardless, the coffee bean is well studied and here are other purported medical benefits of drinking coffee in moderation: 1. It reduces the perceived feeling of pain, meaning it’s a natural analgesic.

2. Coffee may support liver health.

3. It acts as a natural stimulant for some adolescents dealing with attention deficit disorders.

4. It can help with memory and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease.

5. It may offer some protection for Parkinson’s disease.

6. Coffee is a mood booster. It can help with depression and suicidal ideation.

7. Prostate cancer and melanoma risk may be reduced.

A gross fact is that the most expensive coffee brand sold today is that which is derived from cat poop! No lie, it’s called Kopi Luwak and the coffee bean has to be partially digested and extracted from the feces. And now a fun fact to help you get that visual out of your head. In ancient times, in what is now known as Turkey, a woman was allowed to divorce her husband if he didn’t provide her with enough coffee!

Ha ha! Whether or not caffeinated coffee is right for you is hard to say. But if you have longed for a cup of coffee again, and you believe the studies, definitely have a chat with your diabetes health expert.

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New Jersey Students To Receive Messages About The Dangers of Vaping

MILLBURN — There’s nothing safe about vaping.

That’s the message the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) will be sharing with youth as they start off the new year.

PDFNJ, in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, has unveiled a media campaign about the dangers of vaping that will be distributed to each of the more than 3,500 schools in the state.

The new campaign is being released in the midst of a nationwide explosion of teen use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes, which the United States Surgeon General declared has reached epidemic levels.

“Vaping can inflict significant damage to

one’s health, especially for youth,” Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “We want teens throughout the state to know the risks they are taking if they choose to use e-cigarettes and to encourage them to avoid using these potentially dangerous products.”

The campaign, which emphasizes the risks associated with vaping by comparing e-cigarette use to skydiving without a parachute, also will appear on billboards, trains and buses throughout the state.

The messages include a pathway to gather additional information at VapeFactsNJ.com, the New Jersey Department of Health’s website on e-cigarettes and vaping.

“The popularity of e-cigs and vapes among youth threatens to reverse hard-fought declines in adolescent smoking and create a new generation of nicotine addicts,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Grewal added, “we must raise public awareness about the dangers of vaping to prevent another deadly addiction epidemic from taking root in our communities.”

Vaping is considered less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes and tobacco products, because e-cigarettes contain fewer toxic chemicals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

However, like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and makes vaping devices just as addictive as cigarettes.

Nicotine raises blood pressure and spikes adrenaline, which increases a person’s heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack. It also affects the development of adolescent brains by changing the way synapses are formed, which can negatively change parts of the brain that control attention and learning, according to the Surgeon General.

Recent data also links vaping to chronic lung disease and asthma. As of December 27, 2019, the CDC reported that 2,561 people throughout the United States had been hospitalized with severe lung injuries caused by vaping.

This outbreak also was responsible for 55 deaths. In New Jersey, there have been 53 confirmed and 46 probable cases of vaping-related illness and one death, according to the Department of Health.

In 2019, more than one in four high school students reported using an e-cigarette in the previous 30 days, according to preliminary results from the CDC’s annual National Youth Tobacco Survey.

The results indicated a significant increase in teen vaping, up from 20.8 percent of high schoolers in 2018 to 27.5 percent in 2019. The use of e-cigarettes has exploded in the past decade, especially among teens. In 2011, just 1.5 percent of high school students said they used an e-cigarette.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jewish War Veterans Collecting U.S. Foreign Stamps

MONROE – Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. Monroe Township Post # 609 is collecting United States and foreign stamps both “on” and “off” envelopes(s).

These stamps are used by Veterans as hobbies and as a therapy to support medical staffs at VA MEdical Centers nationwide in the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled home-bound, shut-in and outpatient veteran patients.

JWV Post #609 memberCharles Koppelman said, “we do not trade or sell stamps - we just forward these materials to those veteran patients who request them at no charge to the patients.

Stamp collecting, and other hobbies have been recognized by medical authorities as an excellent form of therapy for patients and those confined to hospital or homes. It is ideal for our bed-bound veterans or for veterans who do not respond well to roup activities.

The Vets not only collect the stamps in albums, but also paste them on plastic bottles and boxes they can use or give as gifts. The activity exercises teir fine motor skills.

Also requested are DVDs that are suitable for veterans at thse locations. All items should be sent to J.W.V. Post #609 c/o Charles Koppelman, 6 Yarmouth Dirve, Monroe Township NJ 08831-4742.

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What is a “Mom & Pop” Business?

A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.

It has a small amount of business volume. It is not franchised.

USS Challenger Club To Meet SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet, the International Star Trek Fan Association will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on February 5 at the Seaside Heights Community Center, 1000 Bay Blvd.

The non-profit group is devoted to Star Trek and other science fiction series and films. Group members also enjoy comic books, horror, fantasy, anime and gaming.

This month club members will be discussing the new Star Trek series “Star Trek: Picard” which premiered on January 23 on CBS All Access. The show focuses on

the lead character of Jean Luc Picard who was originally seen as the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” which premiered in 1987.

The group will also discuss the current season of Doctor Who. The group meets every first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Seaside Heights Community Center. Introductory meetings are open to the public. For further details about the club visit usschallenger.org or e-mail warpspeed@usschallenger.org People can also visit USS Challenger on Facebook

The Toms River Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Join our team of trained Forensic Nurses, Advocates and Law Enforcement!

Our no cost 40-hour training will certify you to advocate for people who have experienced sexual violence. The training infuses principles of anti-oppression and multiculturalism in every step. Advocates will gain a strong understanding of how racism, oppression, and inequality intersect with sexual violence, which will help them best serve every survivor they interact with in their role.

Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate

Spring Class 2020 • Thursday Nights 6-9pm February 13th - May 14th Toms River, NJ

Advocacy is based on the principle that the individual is the best person to make decisions in their life. Once trained you will be on call to provide crisis intervention, educational information and resources to survivors of sexual violence. All potential advocates encouraged to apply. Bilingual advocates needed.

To apply and set up an interview, contact Meghan McAleer at 609-494-1554 or mmcaleer@stfrancislbi .org

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Approves New Contracts For Senior Services

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County recently approved 37 contracts for various senior programs in order to continue to meet the needs of the aging population.

“Ocean County is home to more than 173,000 seniors,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of Senior Services. “It’s imperative we continue to have services in place to meet the growing demand and to make certain we can assure our seniors live independently and with a quality of life they deserve.”

On Jan. 15, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded 37 competitive contracts to a host of local network service providers totaling more than $2.7 million.

“All of the funded programs such as access, community support, home support and nutrition support are designed to improve the quality of life for older adults at all stages of aging from the newly arrived senior who benefits from Medicare counseling, educational programs, and health screenings to the older more frail individual who receives a home delivered meal or a home health aide visit,” Vicari said. “Our goal is to fund services and provide information

and assistance efforts that will keep older adults in their own homes in their own communities for as long as is safely possible.

In 2020, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services will oversee a total of 45 Area Plan Contracts with 21 governmental and non-profit agencies in Ocean County totaling over $6.2 million.

A key contract awarded in 2019 was to Community Services Inc. for the county’s senior nutrition program, expected to serve about 300,000 meals in 2020. Other support areas to be funded under the contracts include transportation, legal services, caregiver services, social and recreational activities, benefits options counseling, mental health support and a host of other community based initiatives.

Over 532,000 units of service are planned for 2020 through 45 area plan contracts which project to serve close to 34,000 older residents and their families.

“We provide help in a variety of ways to our seniors,” Vicari said. “Whether it be nutrition assistance or Medicare information and education, the goal is to help keep our aging population healthy, active and independent.”

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Items Wanted

Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available through 5/31/2020. No pets/no smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688.

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CASH FOR RECORDS!! - Buying LPs, reel tapes, CD's, stereos, guitars, saxophones, tube amplifiers + other music related. Come to (6) you. Brian 732-804-8115.

Waretown, NJ - Home for rent. 1 BR, full bath. Fully furnished. Waterfront community. Off street parking. All utilities included. W/D. $1,000/month.

1 month security. No pets. No smoking.

Month to month. Shown by appointment only. Call 609-339-9450.

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Skilled Labor/Fulltime - Construction Site in Toms River. Contact Nick Nikitin. 732-261 4267.

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1 Bedroom for rent - Employed women ages 30-60. Kitchen usage available. Call 908-768-6117.

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Help Wanted

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Account Executives - For community publication based in Southampton, NJ. Inside and outside positions available. F/T, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Work close to home. Call Doug at 609-801-2392.

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Comic Toys Festival - January 26.

Elks, 600 Washington St., Toms River. Artists, writers, cosplay. Actress Genovera Ressi (BigFoot). Admission $4. Information 609-242-7756.

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

Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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Items For Sale Furs - Mink. Fox. Other. Coat Stoles. Lined jacket. Excellent condition. Cash only. Call Joann. 609-660-2177.

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Items Wanted 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.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908 616 7104. (8) 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) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries.

Call 609-581-8290.

(2) 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.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Buying - Vintage Selmer Saxophones and other professional models. i.e. Conn Buescher King. Cash Paid! Call 609-581-8290. Email lenny3619@gmail.com.

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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Help Wanted Laborer - Full w/ benefits available or part-time.

Call 732-928-2100.

(8) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits.

Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Wanted - Tutor for sixth grade math. One hour sessions. In home.

Call Joe. 609-221-9007.

(6) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Change Lives. Build Futures Alternatives, Inc. is now hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults w/special needs as Direct Support Professional. Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement!

Sign-On Bonus! Higher Weekend Pay! Advancement Opportunities!

Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & West Long Branch. Various FT & PT shifts as well as Substitute positions available. Apply Online: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (8)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (10) Paty's Cleaning Service - Residential and commercial cleaning.

Experience and great references available. You just found the right person to clean your home and enjoy a sparkle place! Call or text me for free estimate at 908-342-3543.

(6) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days, has car for shopping, doctor visits. 15 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714. (7) Paint Your Rooms - Fast Clean Neat, Starting At $50. Per Room. Wallpaper Removal, Exteriors, Power Washing Call 732-864-6396 Leave Voicemail.

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

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

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

(10) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified teacher. Available on Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone or Drums.

School students and adults welcome!

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(10) THE CLEANING JEANIE Home & Office Cleaning Reliable, references, reasonable. 25+ yrs exp. Rentals, move ins/outs. Free quotes. 732-597-1273.

(6) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

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(4) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.

Tony 732-678-7584.

(3) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (48) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured.

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(37) House Cleaning - I will clean y o u r h o m e . Ve r y g o o d p r i c es. Call 732-773-5078.

(8) All American Home Health Associates - Expert, compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking care giver.

Proficient in all phases of Home Health Care. Skip the rest, come to the best. Guaranteed, you will be impressed Available hourly or live in.

Overnights in hospital or care facility.

Your loved ones health and quality of life is my specialty. Your stress levels will be lowered comsiderably with your loved one in experienced, expert hands. Call 732-664-3605.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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1st Saturday of Each Month at 10am (Call for details) In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known!

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OCHD Offering Free Diabetes Education Programs At Walmart Stores

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Learn how to shop healthy on a budget with the Ocean County Health Department Diabetes Prevention and Control Program! The OCHD is offering How to Shop Healthy on a Budget With a Registered Dietician with three free sessions at area Walmart stores.

The program schedule is as follows: February 19, 2020 1-3 p.m. at Walmart on U.S. 9 in Lanoka Harbor.

March 23, 2020 1-3 p.m. at Walmart on U.S 9 in Little Egg Harbor Township.

The program will begin with a food demonstration from 1-2 p.m. and then a guided fgrocery tour from 2-3 p.m. The event will also offer flu and pneumonia vaccinations, chronic disease screenings and WIC certifications.

“The Ocean County Health Department is excited about this new program and we are encouraging residents, especially those with diabetes, to spend some time with our professionals and learn more about the benefits of shopping and eating healthy while staying within your budget constraints,”

said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. ‘You’ll be surprised just how much more there is to learn from these free educational programs whether you’re shopping for a family or just yourself.”

The program will not only help you shop smart, but registered dieticians will stimulate your taste buds by cooking up a few delicious menu ideas to demonstrate just how tasty these healthy dishes can be and so easy to prepare.

“We want people to understand that eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Additionally, healthy meals don’t have to be tasteless and really can be delicious without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “It’s not easy for diabetics, they have many challenges when trying to come up with smart choices and still enjoy what they are eating.”

For more information, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Army Reserve Soldier Honors Trailblazer At Martin Luther King Event

By Sgt. Salvatore Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division TRENTON – New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way and the New Jersey Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission hosted the state’s annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19 at the N.J. State Museum Auditorium here.

Maj. Lakisha Earl-Hale, G-1 chief of plans for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, served as guest speaker for the event.

This year’s theme, “Telling Our Story,” focused on women leaders of the civil rights movement and equal justice.

“In the U.S. military, we study past leaders to gain inspiration from trailblazers as we continue to strive for excellence in our every pursuit,” Earl-Hale said. “From Cathay Williams, the first African-American woman to enlist in the Army in 1866, to Nadja West, the first African-American woman promoted to the rank of three-star general in 2016, the U.S. Army boasts a proud history of women who have lead.”

During the ceremony, Earl-Hale presented a certificate of recognition to former Sgt. Hilda P. Griggs, who served in an all-black female postal unit, the 6888th Cent ral Postal Director y Bat talion, during World War II. “Sergeant Griggs is one of eight surviving members of the ‘Six Triple Eight;’

she fully embodies the spirit of her fellow sisters-at-arms who were patriotic, brave, accomplished and loyal,” Earl Hale said.

“Sergeant Griggs, your personal courage and sacrifice are not forgotten – we recognize the fact that we stand on your shoulders and want you to know we lead because you led!”

The 6888th was the f irst-and-only all-African American, all-female unit to deploy overseas during the war. It consisted of 855 women under the command of Lt. Charity Adams, the first African-American woman commissioned in the Women’s Army Corps.

“I am proud to serve in a military that embraces lessons learned from the past, promotes diversity as a staple of organizational success and guarantees equal pay for equal service regardless of race, creed or gender,” Earl-Hale said.

The observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. was established by Public Law 98-144 in 1986. This national day of service is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January. King is the only non-president to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor, and is the only non-president memorialized on the National Mall in the nation’s capital.

To learn more about this and other special observances, visit the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute website at deomi.org/human-relations/specialobservances.cfm.

COMING SOON BERKELEY TOWNSHIP LAW OFFICE OPENING 2020 To better serve your legal needs 600 Mule Road Suite 16, Toms River Robert C. Shea Marc S. Galella Dina M. Vicari Michael J. Deem Christopher R. Shea Robert C. Shea II

SHINGLES

Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus remains dormant in your nerve tissue unless it reactivates as shingles. This can happen years, even decades later. Shingles starts with a painful burning in the skin, followed by a breakout of itchy, bumpy, red patches and fluid-filled blisters. Breakouts are usually on the torso, but can occur around one eye or one side of the face and neck. This can be especially dangerous, as shingles can lead to permanent eye damage. Headache, fever, and sensitivity to light are common symptoms as well. While shingles is not fatal, it can lead to complications in certain populations.

People with a weakened immunity for any reason like cancers, leukemia or lymphoma, or AIDS are prone to developing shingles. Medical treatments like chemotherapy or radiation for cancer, drugs taken to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, and cortisone taken for a long time, can make someone more susceptible. If you have concerns about your skin or notice any unusual changes in its condition, schedule an appointment with our office. We provide patients with the highest level of care and dedication to effectively treating skin conditions.

P.S. The shingles vaccine will lessen the severity of the illness and reduce your risk of “postherpetic neuralgia,” a painful condition that persists after the shingles have healed.

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