2017-12-02 - The Berkeley Times

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A new tax plan and a new governor had township officials urging residents to keep an eye on where their tax money is going.

While the municipal tax rate has stayed the same, state and federal taxes are a question mark.

A common complaint of Ocean County residents is that their taxes go to benefit towns up north.

Also, statistics show that New Jersey pays more taxes to the federal government than it gets back in the form of services.

“We’re a giveaway community,” Councilman James Byrnes said. The new tax bill might not help that.

For second homes, you won’t be able to deduct

the mortgage or the depreciation as the bill is currently written, he said. This will hurt his ward, which is full of second homes on the water.

The bill will also add $1.5 trillion to the federal debt over the course of 10 years, which would be worse for everybody, he said.

The statements from politicians promoting this bill have said that the average homeowner is going to get money back, but other policy changes will suck up that money, he said.

Mayor Carmen Amato said he hoped that the new plan will keep the state and local tax deduction. Currently, New Jersey residents have this deduction (SALT), which would prevent double (Tax Bill - See Page 4)

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – The problem of addiction goes beyond just the chemical need for drugs, officials said. The discussion was held during a recent town hall-style meeting at the Greenbriar 1 clubhouse as part of a series of events to Knock Out Opioid Abuse. There were a few dozen local residents in attendance, as well as members of the Brick Memorial High School Key Club.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato explained

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–Photos by Chris Lundy Top: A town hall meeting about the opioid epidemic was held at Greenbriar I. From left: Raymond Hanbury, chief psychologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Kelli Chiarello, behavioral health clinical program manager for Hackensack Meridian Health, Brick Police Chief James Riccio, and Anthony Castellano, Heroin Addiction Response Treatment (Blue HART) program for Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Former Mayor Laird Mourned

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Recalling a public servant whose door was always open and who would drop what he was doing to help others, with a smile on his face, people in Berkeley mourned the loss of former mayor Robert Laird.

Laird, 82, passed away Nov. 25, with family at his side, his obituary read.

Laird wore many hats, including township committeeman, police commissioner, board of education member, and mayor.

Many people knew him as the owner of Laird’s Pharmacy in Bayville.

He was the first person to open a pharmacy in the area, and his shop became a place for people to come in and talk, said Michael Hale, a long-time friend and his campaign manager. They got medical advice, as well as advice on anything else they needed help on.

“He was always very personable, and a very intelligent guy,” he said. Eventually, (Mayor - See Page 4)

Republican Gubernatorial Vote Not As Strong Th is Year

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has been a Republican stronghold for decades.

Looking at the election figures this year, it continues to be so. However, there was a dip in the number of people who voted for a Republican governor compared to the last race.

In 2013, Ocean County was responsible for 125,781 of Chris Christie’s votes. He ran with Kim Guadagno as his running mate. Their opposition, Democrats Barbara Buono and Milly Silva, received just 37,930 votes.

In 2017, there were 97,737 votes for Kim Guadagno and Carlos Rendo. There were (Vote - See Page 4)

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“We might not agree with everything, but a large group of Ocean County are realizing the Republicans don’t have all the answers,” he said. “The Republican party today is not what our parents and grandparents had.”

He does think that there might have been some buyer’s remorse - people who voted for Christie or Donald Trump that are now regretting their decisions.

In local elections, the Democrats didn’t make much of a dent. In most races, Republicans soundly defeated their challengers - if they had any challengers at all. The big exceptions were in Brick and Toms River.

In Brick, the Democrat team won across the board. In Toms River, three of the four Township Council spots fell to Democrats.

“People didn’t think they were being listened to” in Toms River, he said.

Councilman Kevin Geoghegan, who lost his seat, said that in Toms River, people just wanted something different.

“People wanted change. If we were Democrats, they would have wanted Republicans in there.”

George Gilmore, the chairman of the Ocean County Republicans, did not return calls for comment.

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difficult time.”

After Laird’s retirement, he wasn’t one to sit around. He joined the first aid squad and continued to host friends and family.

He was known for entertaining big groups, and being quite the chef. He found plenty of ways to stay busy.

An example of how he was known to drop everything to help others, came from the historical society. Member Jerry Beer related that he was trying to find the date of a photograph of the rear of the Berkeley Plaza shopping center, taken from the Rogers Cemetery on Bell Street. Since Laird was one of the original tenants of that center, Beer said he looked him up about a month ago.

The two men didn’t know each other, but Laird was over Beer’s house within five minutes to help with the project. They proceeded to spend hours talking about the history of the area.

He was a true public servant, who could talk about anything, and usually in a humorous way, Hale said.

“You can’t run a town without people like him. We’re all going to miss him,” he said.

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A few urban districts spend three times as much per student than local Berkeley schools, Byrnes said. For that kind of money, the school district should institute afterschool programs to make sure kids are given a safe place to get a good meal so they are not out on the streets.

Berkeley Township has thousands of residents who qualify for the senior freeze, and many residents are on fixed incomes, Amato said. The township has a lower median income than 11 of the 32 Abbott districts, and yet the township is not treated as such.

Continued From Page 1 56,279 votes for Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver.

Guadagno received 28,044 fewer votes in 2017 than she and Christie did in 2013.

The Democrat choice received 18,349 more votes.

It must be noted that in 2013, there were a total of 169,870 ballots cast out of 379,230 registered voters. Compare this to 2017, where there were 159,880 voters out of a total 400,098 registered voters. So, even though there were more registered voters, 10,000 fewer did not vote.

The 2017 figures were reported by the county Board of Elections and have not been certified yet.

In 2010, Christie was in Berkeley, thanking them for their support, with Congressman-elect Jon Runyan.

“He now knows how important Ocean County is for a Republican to win in New Jersey,” he said to the crowd at the time.

Wyatt Earp, chairman of the Ocean County Democrats, said this year was different.

“Democrats got energized. We got excited,” he said.

Continued From Page 1 he showed an interest in politics.

“In those days, politics wasn’t a bloodsport. It was fun,” he said, noting that Laird, a Republican, would often share ideas with Democrats about how to make the town better.

Forty years ago, a campaign would be funded by individuals mailing $5 and $10 checks to the candidate, he said. He recalled a time when a local attorney sent $500, obviously seeking some kind of favor afterward. Laird voided the check and wrote back to the lawyer, thanking him but asking him to support him some other way. That was a testament to the kind of leader he was.

“He was a wealth of knowledge and a resource for me personally,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. “I considered Bob a friend.”

Amato praised the work that Laird had done for the township over the years.

“Berkeley lost a true community servant,” he said. “He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this

Continued From Page 1 taxation. However, the proposed tax plan won’t have this.

The Township Council passed a resolution urging the Senate to keep this deduction.

Township officials were also concerned about school taxes.

Within the state, some districts receive more state funding (which comes from taxes) than others. The examples Byrnes gave were Asbury Park and Jersey City.

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Continued From Page 1 that the current mix of heroin and fentanyl is what is killing so many people.

It can only be stopped by attacking it on three fronts, he said. The first is education, to keep people from trying drugs in the first place.

The second is enforcement, to arrest dealers who prey on people. The third is to break the cycle of addiction.

Several local police departments have instituted the Blue Hart (Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment) program, where users are able to turn in their drugs without charges and be screened for addiction programs. The county works with Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Hackensack Meridian Health.

Kelli Chiarello, the Behavioral Health Clinical Program Manager for Hackensack Meridian, was also one of the speakers. She said that part of the counseling is to have someone talk to them who is “a peer or someone trained to be open-minded.”

Addiction comes from multiple sources, and it is often a mix, she said. There could be people who are genetically pre-disposed to addiction. They could have been through something that makes them need it psychologically. Also, drugs can just be common in their environment.

“These opiates and heroin work because it feels good” to them, she said. Even if someone tells them that the drugs are having a harmful effect, they don’t feel that yet. “They’re hearing it, but in their world, it doesn’t make sense.”

Brick Police Chief James Riccio said that there were 16 overdoses in Brick in 2015. In 2016, that had skyrocketed to 108. In 2017, they were at more than 200.

“The traditional way of addressing the problem wasn’t working,” he said.

Riccio stressed that the people overdosing were not the “stereotypical addict.” They were people in good neighborhoods, who were engaged in the community.

That’s why education has to start as young as possible, he said. Additionally, adults need to be trained on what to look for in addictive behavior. Adults also need to clear out the medicine cabinets since many addicts start with prescription painkillers.

Last year, Brick collected 1,582 pounds of unused pills, he said. This year, since Blue Hart started, they have seen about 250 people.

“I’ll come in the morning, and people are in our lobby with pillows and luggage, waiting to go to treatment,” he said.

After they are screened by police, they are sent to either Hackensack Meridian or Preferred Behavioral. Anthony Castellano is a social worker with Preferred. He said that there is a misconception that once you go through treatment, you’re cured. There needs to be ongoing care to prevent an addict from going back to drugs. Often, the counselors want a loved one there to explain post-treatment care so that they can keep the recovering addict from relapsing.

“You can get someone clean, but once the cravings come back, they’ll go back to using,” he said.

There are medicines to dampen the cravings, but they are expensive and aren’t always covered by insurance, he said. However,

The Berkeley Times, December 2, 2017, Page 5 the actual addiction is often a symptom of something greater.

“Everyone with an addiction has an underlying issue,” he said. “If you don’t get to that issue, they may not be cured.”

During a question and answer period, Coronado elaborated on this last point. He said that 75 percent of the addicts they’ve engaged with have mental health issues.

Riccio said that a lot of addiction starts with a simple injury. “Doctors just want to stop your pain,” so they prescribe painkillers.

One of the students asked if the legalization of marijuana would help ease the epidemic.

“There’s no denying that marijuana can be used medicinally,” Chiarello said. However, in this case it would act as a gateway drug.

“It’s not a replacement. It’s just a Band-Aid.” Two residents said that the court system treats people as addicts even after they’ve been clean, and future employers see it as a big blot on their record. It’s hard to move on after having an addiction because everyone - even the police - still sees you as an addict.

Coronato said that people still have to answer for any crimes they committed while being an addict. It’s part of the dues that have to be paid in order to get back into the work force.

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9th District Supports Bill Protecting Seniors From Telemarketer Harassment CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are putting their full support behind a legislative initiative to better protect consumers, most especially seniors, from telemarketing harassment.

Senator Connors is second pr ime and Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove have requested to be added on as cosponsors to companion legislation, S-2461 and A-4209, that would establish a task force to evaluate and make recommendations relating to the cost

and feasibility of implementing appropriate technology and other methods to reduce incidents of telemarketing harassment and intimidation of consumers in New Jersey.

The fi rst-prime sponsors of S-2461 and A-4209 are Senator Jennifer Beck and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, respectively. Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following statement explaining their support for this legislative initiative: “As more seniors are using cell phones they are increasingly becoming tar-

gets of telemarketers doing an end run around government-established ‘Do Not Call’ lists. To counteract the harassment by telemarketers, action needs to be taken at the state and federal level to modernize consumer protections to keep up with this quickly advancing technology.

“Legislation we are supporting would establish a task force with the necessary expertise to develop strategies to combat telemarketing harassment by targeting seniors. Task force members would include a representative of

the State Attorney General’s Office and telecommunications technology e x p e r t s f r o m Ve r i z o n New Jersey. Additional members would include a representative of both the AARP and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, as well as three senior citizens who have experienced telemarketing harassment and intimidation.

“Drafting laws to effectively counteract telemarketing harassment will not be an easy task especially consider ing the rate at wh ich telecom mu n ication technology advances.

However, as representatives serving a large senior constituency that is being deliberately targeted, we understand the increasing need for added protections that properly identify telemarketers violating the law so that a complaint can be fi led with the FCC or the state.”

Subsequent to being released by the Senate Economic Growth Committee, S -2461 is presently on Second Reading in the Senate while A-4209 is awaiting action by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Congressman Macarthur Announces $8 Million Awarded And Returned To Constituents From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced his office has returned and awarded $8 million dollars to his constit-

uents since taking office. The Congressman’s office has had the opportunity to fight on behalf of South Jersey residents on a variety of different

situations, examples include: •$123,836 for a retired police officer from Social Security, who was injured in the line of duty • $121,389 for a veteran from the VA after years of being denied a service-related ailment • $17,985 for a mother of a disabled son from OPM, who needed help expediting a decision regarding her disability retirement application

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before her son’s insurance ran out • $22,393 for a homeless woman from Social Security Disability, who needed her claim expedited “My very dedicated staff and I fight for the people of South Jersey and I’m so

grateful for the work my entire casework team has done to award and return money to deserving residents,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Navigating the overwhelming federal bureaucracy can be exhausting and intimidating but my

office is here to ensure that each and every citizen of our district is treated fairly and receives the benefits or support they deserve. If any of my constituents are having a problem with the federal government, I encourage them to contact my office.”

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By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD - A Lakewood pharmacy has reached a settlement the state comptroller’s office to pay back only a portion of Medicaid claims that had no purchase invoices.

The Comptroller’s Medicaid Fraud Division found that Madison Avenue Pharmacy, 400 Madison Ave., submitted 13,214 Medicare claims between Jan.1, 2013 and Feb. 29, 2016 that were not supported by wholesaler invoices. In all, the pharmacy, owned by David Segal, was overpaid $1,414,985.01 and $1,842.47 for prescription discrepancies.

The settlement gives a “credit” of $538,744.10, leaving Madison Avenue Pharmacy to pay back $878,083.38.

The first payment of $440,083.38 was due at the signing of the agreement. Monthly payments of $73,000 will made over six months, the first of which was due Nov. 15.

JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the Comptroller’s office to ask why the more than half-a-million “credit” was given to the pharmacy. Jeff Lamm of the Comptroller’s office said that the pharmacy was eventually able to provide documentation of claims for that amount credited to them.

“The pharmacy inventory investigations that we routinely conduct ensure that Medicaid funds are being spent appropriately,” State Comptroller Philip James Degnan said.

“Through this process, our investigators verify that submitted claims are supported by proper documentation. When the pharmacy cannot provide sufficient documentation, we will act aggressively to pursue a recovery on behalf of the Medicaid program.”

A press release issued Nov. 16 from the MFD said the settlement resolves any allegations resulting from the investigation, but the pharmacy does not admit to any liability.

Shannon MacDonald Art Exhibit

BAYVILLE – Bayville’s own Shannon MacDonald, the world-renowned Beatles artist, has been commissioned to restore the Bayville Dinosaur.

An exhibit of her art will be held Dec. 5 8-10 p.m. at 510 Atlantic City Blvd.

The event will be sponsored by the Zangari family, owners of the dinosaur building

(now called Heritage Square Professional Center).

Not only will guests get to meet MacDonald and the Zangari’s but they will also get to see the inside of Heritage Square as it has never been seen before.

This event is free and open to those 21 years old and older.

Santa Photos In A Victorian Setting

TOMS RIVER – Santa Claus will be appearing at the Ocean County Historical Society museum, located at 26 Hadley Ave., on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The museum is a Victorian-style building that

will be decorated for the holidays. Families must bring their own camera to take photos.

Docents will be available to give tours of the rooms. The event is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 732-341-1880.

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Swinging For Joe

BAYVILLE – “Swinging for Joe” is a fundraiser for corrections officer Joe Graf, who has a large brain tumor that is also causing seizures and cardiac issues. He is being treated at Robert Wood Johnson.

The fundraiser is 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at 43 Moorage Ave. It is being sponsored by the Berkeley Girls Softball League and Berkeley Little League.

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The cost is $10 per session, and a donation of $20 or more includes a free T-shirt.

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Prosecutors alleged the senator conspired with Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, that Menendez would get a favorable outcome for the doctor in Medicare disputes, worth tens of millions to Melgen, and also support the visa applications of Melgen’s girlfriends. Melgen in return lavished nearly a million dollars of gifts and campaign contributions to Menendez, which he then failed to report on financial disclosure forms.

Both men deny the claims.

But Melgen in April this year was convicted by a South Florida federal jury of 67 criminal counts of fraud, in a separate case also involving Medicare.

Menendez has maintained his innocence throughout, claiming that his close friend of 20 years was simply being generous, not seeking any gain.

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Judging standards are based on creativity,

lights and decorations, originality, and overall appearance.

Residents may nominate themselves or another resident or place of business who decoration style is impressive. Nominations are due Dec. 18. Displays will be viewed that week.

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The winner will be announced on the borough’s website, seasideparknj.org, Dec. 18.

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Send Us Letters To Santa Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he reads this newspaper.

In fact, if you want your Letter to Santa published in the paper, just send it in. We will publish it on a page dedicated just to letters to Santa.

Please send your letters to “Letters To Santa,” Care Of Micromedia Publications, 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – One local dentist is honoring a special someone well-known throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties in a special way.

A memorial scholarship to honor marketing whiz Joanne Reynolds was set up by longtime client Dr. Ron Rotem, dentist at Rotem Dental Care. The Joanne Reynolds Marketing Scholarship, an initial-$10,000 scholarship set up at the Ocean County College Foundation, will be awarded to an outstanding student studying marketing or business.

Reynolds founded her own marketing and media company in 2001 and was well-known throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.

She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer last October. Rotem, one of her long-term clients, wanted to do something in her honor.

“Joanne took care of us for almost 20 years, always looking out for our best interests.

–Photo courtesy Media Buy Solutions Joanne Reynolds She was a trusted friend who will be greatly missed,” Rotem said.

Donations to the scholarship can be made payable to Ocean County College Foundation, Joanne Reynolds Scholarship. The mailing address is OCC Foundation, One College Drive, P.O. Box 2001, Toms River, NJ 08754.

Holiday City At Berkley First Aid Auxiliary News

BERKELEY – The HCB First Aid Auxiliary’s Gift Auction held Nov. 11 was a great success.

Over 240 tickets were sold and all proceeds will be donated to the HCB First Aid Squad. It was heartwarming to see that so many people who came out to support the Squad.

The squad wants to thank Holiday City West for their generosity for allowing them the use of their facility. Without their generosity we could not accomplish what they did. The Auxiliary is also grateful to the HCW office and council

members who were there the day before the event and went out of their way to help set up for the event. And, of course, special thanks to all auxiliary members who worked hard preparing for and working the day of the event.

Remember all the First Aid members are volunteers. Their shifts are Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. It takes special people to volunteer for this type of job. Thanks for supporting them.

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BERKELEY – The Italian American club of Holiday City Silver Ridge is now renewing membership. New members are invited to join the club.

The club was founded in 1996 and has continued its nonprofit mission of helping the community with our annual food drive, toys at Christmas and our annual scholarship.

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, except January and February. at the Berkeley Clubhouse, Jamaica Boulevard in

Toms River. Refreshments are served followed by a short business meeting at noon, with a speaker or entertainment to follow.

Dues are $15 per year.

The club’s Christmas party is being held at the Clarion Hotel on Route 37 1 p.m. Dec. 10.

Tickets are $35 per person.

Next year’s schedule for trips will be available in February.

For more information, contact President Joanna Russo at 732 299 1645.

Pet Pictures With Santa

BAYVILLE –Bayville Elks Lodge 2394 is hosting a pets picture time with Santa 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the lodge, 247 Route 9.

All pets will receive a tasty treat and have

a 4x6 color photo with a cardboard photo holder to take home. Pictures are $10 each.

Additional photos–same pose without the cardboard holder–are $5 each.

All profits will go to the Elks.

2018 New Jersey Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Sessions

OCEAN COUNTY – Hackensack Meridian Health is holding open enrollment sessions for the 2018 Marketplace. Anyone who has questions or needs assistance selecting an insurance plan from the Health Insurance Mar-

ketplace can register for an appointment with a Navigator by calling 732-902-7080. Click hackensackmeridianhealth.org for dates and times in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

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OVER 30 YEARS IN OCEAN COUNTY –Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District BAYVILLE – Educator Lori Letizia’s father, Mr. Leishman, spoke with Potter School second-graders Nov. 13 about his duties on the SS Gordonia during World War II.

Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred

OCEAN COUNTY – Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred is at the Grunin Center 8 p.m.

Dec. 9. Tickets are $25-$35.

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OCEAN COUNTY – This holiday season the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association. This Toy Drive enables the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the local municipalities to provide gifts for children of families in need within Ocean County.

The Toy Drive Form is used to request toys through the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

The completed form can be emailed, faxed or mailed U.S. Postage.

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The email is OCSheriffRecruiter@co.ocean. nj.us, fax is 732-349-1909. The mailing address is Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ, 08754, Attention: Lt. J. Greene.

Those who wish to donate a new unwrapped toy can call 732-929-2161. This is the designated toy drive telephone line. Leave a message and someone will promptly return the call.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning Jan. 11 once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library conducts genealogy lessons by appointment. Patrons can register by calling 732-269-2144 or visiting theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear.

Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears before beginning

to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use.

Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar.

But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it.

Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear.

Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more.

Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing.

Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or moreabout the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.

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

You Will Never Look At Pumpkin Pie The Same

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The other day I was eating a banana and decided to dip it in some fresh pumpkin butter that I had bought. At no other time of year would this “pumpkin” thoughtseed ever float through my head.

With the holiday season upon us, and pumpkin pie everywhere, allow me to share what I know about these medicinal and delicious spices. You’ll never look at pumpkin pie the same way again after reading this. Here’s how they heal you: Cinnamon: Cinnamon is thought to aid in regulating blood sugar in people with hyperglycemia, pre-diabetes and diabetes. It works by blocking digestive enzymes such as alpha-glucosidase, sucrose and pancreatic amylase which blunts the amount of sugar released into your bloodstream. Cinnamon also contains MHCP (MethylHydroxyChalcone Polymer) which acts similar to your own insulin shuttling sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cell.

Clove: We call it “clove” because none of us want to call it by its botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum!

If you love Chai Tea, or Masala Chai you obviously like the taste of cloves because this is an integral part of chai recipes. If you have dental pain, you can put a drop of clove essential oil in water and have sips. You can put some clove essential oil onto a Q-tip and dab your achy tooth. Aside for toothaches and gum problems, clove can help with many respiratory diseases, Candida, headaches and throat infections. Some men report that it improves their libido which makes sense because clove is

known to enhance testosterone, at least in animal studies.

Nutmeg: Feeling blue around the holidays? Nutmeg is your antidepressant spice and can be sprinkled on coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie and sweet potato dishes. Nutmeg extract was given to mice for three days and it reduced signs of depression. The researchers concluded it was so profound, it was virtually comparable to shots of antidepressant drugs,, namely imipramine (Tofranil) and fluoxetine (Prozac).

Another interesting little-known fact is that nutmeg can help mice with lung inflammation and asthma symptoms due to its high content of another compound called macelignan.

You know how you have been trained to breathe in relaxing aromas of lavender in order to sleep at night? Well, inhaling nutmeg scent is actually better! According to a study in The International Journal of Molecular Science, “Nutmeg oil afforded a greater inhibitory effect than did lavender oil.” The reason it works is because nutmeg is a CNS (central nervous system) tonic that contains a potent anxiolytic called 4-terpineol. It increases activity of GABA in your body and dampens down glutamate.

I need to caution those of you in the benzo community who are still struggling to recover. If you are in PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) then avoid nutmeg until your receptors upregulate and heal. They will do that if you hold on and please hold on! The topic of benzo and PAWS is covered in some of my other articles at my website.

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OCC Basketball Shooting For Success

By Chris Christopher TOMS R IVER – The Ocean County College men’s basketball team has no slogan, no motto for this season.

However, what the Vikings will have is team play.

“We have no slogan,” said Patrick Boylan, the team’s firstyear head coach, “but our best message is being unselfish and sacrificing for the team. I am excited. We have a lot of unselfish guys, which is great. They are not worried about their own statistical glory. They trust their teammates. At the junior college level, a lot of guys play just to get statistics, just to get to the next level.”

Crisp ball movement will be a –Photo courtesy OCC feature of the offense.

Toms River South grad R.J. Laing plays basket“Our guys love to move the ball for OCC. ball,” Boylan said. “They will sacrifice their good shot to get a team- He has stepped in as a freshman and has mate a great shot. We will move the ball been able to lead. He is aggressive on the inside out and we will use a lot of perim- boards. He can shoot. He won’t get us 20 eter shooting. That should be one of our points per game, but if he has an off night biggest strengths. Our guys will have we are going to be in trouble.” the freedom to shoot as long as the shot O’Donnell figures to deliver scoring taken is within the rhythm of the offense punch. and is not a selfish shot. They will play “He is an absolute lights out shooter,” a very unselfish brand of basketball and Boylan said. “We are trying to expand I am looking forward to it.” the other areas of his game. He helps The Vikings hope to baffle opponents us space the floor with his three-point with several defenses. shooting ability.”

“We would like to ideally be a pressing The starting point guard is 6-foot-2 team,” Boylan said. “We will use a couple freshman Nico Montano, who hails from of different defenses to try to keep the op- Jackson Liberty. posing team off guard. We want to make “We have had a few injuries and he has the other team make the adjustments. We had to grow up quickly, but the talent is want to trap in the corner and trap at the there,” Boylan said. “We are working on free throw line. The main goal is to not his ability to be our floor leader. He is let the other team get comfortable. We quick and can run an offense.” don’t want the other team adapting and The team’s tallest player is 6-foot-7 adjusting.” freshman forward Jack Waddleton, a OCC comes off a 19-12 overall record, 190-pounder out of Point Pleasant Boro. including 12-8 in the Garden State Ath“He will come off the bench,” Boylan letic Conference. The Vikings were 11-4 said. “He really looks good so far. He has at home. been improving. He will have the chance They return just one player, 6-foot-5 to step out from beyond the arc and shoot sophomore guard-forward R.J. Laing, a for the first time in his career. He is one former Toms River High School South to watch out for in due time.”

Indian. Laing averaged 4.8 points and Lakewood graduate Alfred Demby, a 18.9 minutes per game for OCC where 6-foot-5 freshman forward, offers athhe appeared in 31 games and started 14. leticism.

“His leadership has been great,” Boylan “He is our best athlete,” Boylan said. said. “He was a substitute last year, but “He brings the physical prowess we he will have a much bigger role this year. have been lacking. He is our junk yard He has been doing a tremendous job. He dog. He can shoot it and play down low has expanded his game. Last year, he was (inside). He will have some highlight film down in the paint (inside). This year, he dunks. He is probably three or four years has the freedom to step out and showcase removed from high school. He is a very that he can shoot the ball.” explosive athlete and has good size (185 Boylan hopes former Toms River North pounds) as well.” players Patrick Marinaccio and Sean Souther n Regional graduate Brian O’Donnell also play big roles. Both are Kornse, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound freshman freshman guards. Marinaccio stands guard, served in the United States Armed 6-foot-2 and O’Donnell is a 6-footer.

Forces.

“The biggest thing about Patrick is his “He’s 30 years old,” Boylan said. “It’s toughness,” Boylan said. “He is our glue good to have a guy like him on the team. guy. He does a little bit of everything.

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Continued From Page 18 When someone on the team is complaining about a cramp, that player will see Brian was overseas fighting for our country. That player won’t have much to complain about.”

Boylan also hopes for production from Edward Jones, a 6-foot-2 freshman guard from Long Branch; Jason Porter, a 6-foot2 freshman guard from South; Damien Singleton, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from North; France Jacques, a 5-foot-10 freshman guard from North; Isaiah Hill, a 5-foot-10 freshman guard from Manchester; Justin McKenzie Simon, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from Jackson Memorial, and Kenneth Barrow Jr., a 6-foot freshman guard from Long Branch.

“We will play almost like the (Golden State) Warriors play,” Boylan said. “We will space our shooters. I want shooters all over the place. If we can string a couple of runs together, it’s a gut punch for the opposing defense.”

Boylan, 28, a Belmar resident, was an ex-associate head coach of the Montgomery County College (Pa.) men’s team.

He played for Pennsbury High School (Pa.), Bucks County College (Pa.) and Delaware Valley University.

“Coaching at OCC has been very exciting and I am loving it,” he said. “It is exciting because I have my own team and I am preparing it to play the way I want them to play. Our freshmen have some nerves, but I feel they will be able to play through them.

Practices are demanding.

“We watch as much film as possible and we have intensity,” Boylan said. “Everything is game like. Fouls are called. We want the guys who have never played college basketball to have a feeling of what the college game is like. Our players have been receptive. It is more a matter of preparing them for the speed of the game. That is tough as the guys are used to playing against the same players each day in practice. We did not have any scrimmages.”

The team’s assistant coach is former Toms River East and OCC player James Stockton.

“We just want to qualify for the Region XIX Tournament,” Boylan said. “There

The Berkeley Times, December 2, 2017, Page 19 is a very good chance that we will take some lumps along the way. We are working toward getting better for next year. I hope we will have a very deep returning class.”

The Vikings opened their regular season with a 102-67 road loss to Raritan Valley Community College despite a team-high 22 points from Demby. Laing netted 15 points and Marinaccio tossed in 12.

Demby buried 10 of 13 shots from the field, including two of eight from downtown, and made one of two free throws.

He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

Laing knocked down six of 13 shots from the floor where he was 0-for-4 from long range. He picked off a team-high 22 rebounds, including 17 off the defensive glass, and added two assists and one block. He started and played 32 minutes.

Marinacco was five of 12 from the field, including one of three from behind the arc, and one of two from the foul line. He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

With five starters scoring in double figures, the Vikings bested Montgomery County Community College (Pa.) 102-86 in their home opener to even their record at 1-1.

Demby bucketed a team-high 22 points on nine of 13 from the field, three of seven from downtown and one of five from the foul line. He added six rebounds, four assists and one block in 25 minutes.

O’Donnell connected for 19 points on seven of 12 from the field, including five of 10 from long range. He added six rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes as a starter.

Laing put home 19 points on six of nine from the floor and seven of 12 from downtown. He added 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes as a starter.

Marinaccio finished with 17 points on five of 13 from the field and seven of 10 from the foul line. He added eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes as a starter.

Montano, who started and played 31 minutes, netted 10 points and added six assists, two rebounds and one steal.

The loss dropped Montgomery to 1-6.

The team played more games since this match, but the results were not available at press time.

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December Show At Novins Planetarium

OCEAN COUNTY – The Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College has these holiday shows in December.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, & Dec. 23 at 12:30 p.m. – Let It Snow with Free Star Talk & Laser Song! This delightful show features a new variety of festive classics and includes a stunning multi-media finale. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects, and all-dome scenery. This show is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Playlist: Let It Snow, Run Rudolph Run, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and more.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 8:30 p.m. – Laser Holidays. This laser concert features classic holiday favorites, modern hits, and unique renditions of timeless songs.

A fun experience for everyone! Playlist: Sleigh Ride, Up On the Housetop, Winter Wonderland, Dec.k the Halls, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, The Chipmunk Song, All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Feliz Navidad, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Frosty the Snowman, Carol of the Bells, The Christmas Song, All I Want For Christmas Is You, and more.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. – Season of Light with Free Star Talk & Laser Song. (Ages 7 & up). Explore the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the Star over Bethlehem. This is an elegant and sophisticated program about the coldest and darkest of seasons – a time that holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice – Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican, and Hopi.

Peter and Will Anderson Presents: George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”

OCEAN COUNTY – Peter and Will Anderson will present George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” 8 p.m. Dec. 13.

“Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times) identical twins Peter and Will Anderson have re-conceived Gershwin’s masterpiece with their sextet, including a vocalist. Songs will include “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “I Loves You, Porgy,” “My Man’s Gone Now” and “Bess, You Is My Woman Now.” This show is eligible for the Jazz Club Subscription For tickets, call 732-255-0500 or email grunincenter@ocean.edu.

Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.

New movie, Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest. On their way through the fairy tale winter forest, little Khrumka and his friends watch the Northern Lights, witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky. Thrilling rides, magic, and surprises await them on their fantastic full dome journey. From 1111:30 a.m., children will create a fun craft that they can use as part of the show. An interactive and beautiful new film, Khrumka’s Adventures in the Winter Forest is sure to become a holiday tradition for all patrons at the planetarium.

Tickets: $10 adults, $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni, $7 children 12 and under (unless otherwise noted). To purchase tickets, visit the Novins Planetarium webpage at ocean. edu or call 732-255-0343, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door but advance purchase is recommended.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 2 - december 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Play to your strengths. The more you stretch mental and physical muscles the stronger you will become.

In the week ahead use your time wisely. You may be distracted by time-wasting ideas and projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things will work out for the best. Your judgment is best during the first half of the week. Accept any opportunities that come your way as even the smallest helpful act on your part can result in improved financial security.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act with accuracy.

Brainstorm new techniques and methods with a partner and put them in place with a deft hand. Your wisdom and leadership abilities are on display, especially in the workplace, as this week unfolds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the first half of the week your decision-making skills are at their best, especially when dealing with finances.

Be sure to get the best of everything; quantity should not be confused with quality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make the best use of your abilities in the week ahead. You may not be able to see it or poke it with a stick but you have what it takes to make the grade in the business world. Someone close might be a stickler for details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pursue an education in emerging trends. In the week ahead learn new things by visiting the library, exploring the internet or signing up for a class. Avoid potential frustrations by not taking on additional obligations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult

to strike the perfect balance in social settings in the week ahead. You might vacillate about decisions because you are anxious to please others or too aggressive when you should politely wait your turn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early part of the week you might be at your best when you mingle with others. Use your eagerness to knock on doors and ask for the sale. Don’t lose your momentum or the chance to get ahead by daydreaming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be more interested in business than pleasure in the week ahead. Although you have ample drive and ambition to get ahead in the material world, be cautious when presented with financial opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money isn’t everything, but it might be to you. Put some irons into the fire this week and they will burn red hot if they are destined to turn into something useful, but will slip out of your hands if they won’t.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Place emphasis on lasting values and long-term comfort. In the upcoming week you can show your shrewdness as well as your empathy when dealing with business and financial matters. You sparkle in social settings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some romantic fantasies can come true. You are likely to hit the target if you aim for lasting affection in the week to come. Reassess financial matters and consider changes that can make significant improvements.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen BackToTheTable: A Sweet,Tangy Stir-Fry Is Easy OnThe Budget And Brings EveryoneTogether

By Wolfgang Puck

All across the country, people are at a transition point in their dinnertime habits.

We’ve finished summer’s easygoing days, when the evening meal might mean grilled burgers and hot dogs or a quick bite out before a movie or maybe the children heading off in different directions for dinner at friends’ homes. It sometimes seemed as if the family dinner table was a forgotten piece of furniture.

Now vacations are over, school is back in session, and the sun is setting earlier day by day. It’s the right time to gather around that table again for a home-cooked meal.

Sharing food you cook for yourself and your loved ones is a remarkably effective way to build closeness. Good meals shared can make everyone happier and more relaxed, leading to easier conversations and closer bonds. If you’re a parent, the dinner table offers an especially good opportunity to catch up on your kids’ activities - and make sure they’re doing their homework!

But how can you get back into the habit of cooking nightly meals? The easiest way is to focus on recipes that provide big flavor and great satisfaction with minimal effort. And that often leads me to stir-frying.

This Asian cooking technique evolved long ago as a way to cook food quickly without using too much precious fuel. By cutting up your ingredients into uniform, small pieces and stirring them together quickly in a large pan over high heat, a delicious one-dish meal can be cooked in minutes.

Flavor is quickly added through liquid seasonings that can also play the role of marinade for whatever protein is featured; and a touch of cornstarch helps to bind that sauce when heated, beautifully coating all the stir-fried ingredients. The only other dish you need to make the meal complete is some steamed rice that you start cooking, following package instructions, before you start preparing the main dish.

In addition to being quick and easy to prepare, and delicious, the following recipe for a sweet-and-tangy pork-and-vegetable stirfry has yet three more aspects to its appeal.

First, it features ingredients you may well already have in your pantry or refrigerator, or certainly ones you can find easily in your local supermarket. Even better, it’s surprisingly economical, with the entire ingredient list probably costing less than you’d spend to feed four people in a fast-food restaurant.

And finally, you don’t even need a wok to make it; a large frying pan works fine.

Feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken for the pork, or add other vegetables

you like. Eventually, you can start inventing your own stir-fries, coming up with new ways every evening to lure everyone back to the table.

S W E E T - A N D - T A N G Y PORK-AND-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 to 6 12 ounces (375 g) well-trimmed center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed white rice, for serving 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the pork chops into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice. Set the meat aside in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the bell pepper, onion and carrot into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice, combining them in a separate bowl.

Pour the soy sauce into a small mixing bowl.

Add the cornstarch and stir with a fork until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Stir in the garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Add the seasonings mixture to the bowl of diced pork and toss well. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mixture and stir-fry with a long-handled spoon or spatula, keeping the pork cubes moving continuously around the pan, until they have turned lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Continue stir-frying over high heat until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes longer.

Spoon the steamed rice into individual serving bowls or onto serving plates. Spoon the stir-fried pork and vegetables on top of the rice.

Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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