2017-12-02 - The Howell Times

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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, who works with the Heroin Addiction Response Treatment (Blue HART) program for Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

Howell Township Police Department Now Hiring

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township’s Police Department is now hiring entry level police officers. To be considered for the position, candidates must pass the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association entry examination and meet requirements dictated by both Monmouth County Chief of Police and HTPD. The Monmouth County Chiefs of Police administers a police

officer exam each year. This year, the testing process begins Jan. 2018. The exam consists of both a written test and a physical test. The physical exam includes a 1.5 mile run, a vertical jump, push-ups and sit-ups, and a 300 meter sprint. Applicants must score a minimum combined score of 80% on the examination to be considered.

Asked how many officers will (Police - See Page 4)

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 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 (Addiction - See Page 2)

MANALAPAN LIBRARY ADDS NEW HISTORY EXHIBIT

By Kimberly Bosco MANALAPAN– Monmouth County Clerk, Christine Giordano Hanlon, recently announced that a new history exhibit is now installed on the lower level of the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, outside the Archives Office. The exhibit, entitled “New Jersey in Focus: Inventors and Innovators in Monmouth County,” is part of the Monmouth County Archives Division and focuses on the history of inventors unique to Monmouth County for a special look into local history.

“This exhibit was showcased at our 22nd Annual Archives and History Day, which took place on Oct. 14,” said Hanlon. “We are (Museum - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 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 Be-

havioral. 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 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.

Children’s Home Society Offers Free Trauma Counseling NEW JERSEY – The Calming After the Storm Project provides free counseling to

Ocean and Monmouth County residents, business owners and first responders who

have been impacted in any way by Superstorm Sandy.

Over the past year, trauma-trained clinicians have helped children, adults and families affected by the storm to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger, including sleeplessness, lack of motivation, increases or decreases in appetite and bedwetting, among many other symptoms.

The clinicians in the program are specially trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic modality specifically geared towards reducing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders. Through the use of EMDR and other treatment modalities, clients have been able to resume their daily living activities, deal more effectively with FEMA and other government funded programs and begin the long process of rebuilding.

Sessions are 100 percent free of cost, are confidential and open to anyone impacted by the storm regardless of income level, employment status, or age.

Learn more by visiting www.nj211.org/ images/HurricaneSandy/chscalmafter stormproject.pdf.

Art Display: Manasquan River Group of Artists WALL TOWNSHIP – An art display of the Manasquan River Group of Artists is on display through December at the Wall branch of the Monmouth County Library. The library is located at 2700 Allaire Road.

The Manasquan River Group of Artists original paintings, oil, watercolors, and pastels will be on display in the Wall Library Meeting Room.

For more information, call 732-449-8877.

Document Center HOWELL – Howell Township offers its residents a central location to access public records and documents.

Visit twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/ for more information.

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Continued From Page 1 be hired, Police Information Officer for Howell Township, Detective Sgt. Christian Antunez said that is still being considered.

Antunez also noted that candidates must be very aware of the difference in requirements for both the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police and the HTPD when applying.

“Just because you pass the test, doesn’t necessarily mean that you pass with us (HTPD),” said Antunez.

According to the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police website, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 34, have a valid driver’s license, be a high school graduate, be a US Citizen, and out of county eligible.

HTPD separately requires candidates to meet more extensive requirements as listed on the HTPD website. It mandates that candidates must be a citizen of the US, comply with all state law residence requirements, be of sound body and mind, be able to read, write and speak English, have good moral character, be between the ages of 21-35, and have the ability to understand and obey orders and to perform the duties required. HTPD also asks that applicants not only have a high school degree, but also an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or junior college.

For more information, visit Howell Township Police’s websites at either monmouthchiefs.org/testing/registration or howellpolice.org, or call 732-938-4575.

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proud to make our exhibit readily available to the public and to in turn, provide an opportunity to learn about the history of Monmouth County.”

Visitors can attend the exhibit to learn about the local history within the community as well as some of the special inventions that are exclusive to Monmouth County.

“The exhibit highlights a selection of both renowned and obscure inventions and their inventors,” said Monmouth County Archivist and Editor/Co-Curator, Gary Saretzky. It showcases the thousands of Monmouth County residents that have been awarded patents and others that conceived excellent ideas but never patented them, yet have still greatly influenced daily life, said Saretzky.

The exhibit, “New Jersey in Focus: Inventors and Innovators in Monmouth County,” will be open to the public until the summer of 2018.

A catalog for the exhibit and a history quiz have also been created and are accessible to view and download on the Monmouth County Archives Division website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com/Archives.

The Monmouth County Library Headquarters is located at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan. For additional information, please contact the Monmouth County Archives Division at 732-308-3771 or CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us.

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Family Resource Network Launches FRN Mobility N EW J ERSEY – T he Family Resource Net work (FR N), a statewide provider for home and vehicle/assistive device services, announced the launch of FR N Mobility. For over 10 years FRN has been assisting families impacted by developmental disabilities with u nderstanding and completing the application process for home and vehicle modif ications. This Summer FRN expanded its home and vehicle modification services through the creation of FRN Mobility, which will now also serve seniors and individuals with mobility challenges. Through a partnership with Mobility 101 franchises,

FRN Mobility will offer free consultation services and products to increase accessibility and independence within the home.

FRN mobility is your one stop shop for all the help you and your loved ones need to move safely around your home.

With experience in home and vehicle modifications, our trusted and reliable team offers free in-home consultations so that you will always have the option to age in place, to live independently and to maintain your greatest quality of life. FR N Mobilit y is par t nering with Mobility 101 franchises around NJ to offer these additional concrete

supports to help seniors, people living with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Traumatic Brain, Spinal Cord Injury, the effects of a stroke, and other disabilities.

“We see FRN Mobility as a natural progression of the services we already provide to NJ families. It became obvious that we needed to help families stay in and move freely around their homes.

Many of the families we connect with express a desire to age in place instead having their loved one move out of the home,” said Barry McManaman, FRN Mobility lead consultant.

For over 40 years, we have helped

thousands of New Jersey families with a variety of disabilities connect with resources and suppor t ser vices they need to live full and happy lives.

The Family Resource Network (FRN) is a comprehensive, family-focused, orga n i z at ion de sig ne d t o me et t he growing need for com munit y based programs and services to this rising population. FRN’s network agencies are: Autism Family Ser vices of NJ, Caregivers of NJ, Epilepsy Foundation of NJ and the Family Support Center of NJ. For more infor mation, visit family resourcenetwork.org.

Support For New Jersey Heart And Stroke Patients NEW JERSEY – After a heart attack or stroke, following the doctor’s orders is important for physical recovery, but emotional support is just as important for cardiac and stroke survivors.

The American Heart Association and A mer ican St roke Association offers an online Suppor t Net work to help heart and stroke patients, as well as their families and caregivers.

Like a conventional support group, the Suppor t Network connects patients who are going through similar jou r neys. The monitored Net work

also gives individuals access to experts via online chats and webinars, as well as personal insights f rom fel low s u r v ivor s a nd ca r eg ive r s.

It’s common for people to feel depressed, isolated and overwhelmed after having a heart attack or stroke.

Remember, you are not alone. About 85.6 million Americans are living w it h s o m e fo r m of c a r d iova s c u lar disease or the af ter-effects of st roke, a nd r e se a rch s ug ge st s a s ma ny as 30 –50 percent of st roke survivors develop depression in the

early or later phases post st roke.

“Emotional suppor t is extremely important to recovering patients and caregivers,” asser ts St acy Quin n, a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) survivor and volunteer for the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. “Feeling alone and becoming depressed are common after a heart attack or stroke. Interacting and connecting with others who have been t h roug h t he same thing can help ease those feelings.”

The Support Network is a place to

ask questions, find helpful information and tips, and share concerns or fears. Encouragement and inspiration can be found here, as well as the opportunity to offer your own words of wisdom and reassurance. The Network also provides information and materials for star ting face-to-face com mu n it y-based suppor t g roups and resources for healthier living.

To get involved and start the journey to emotional healing, visit heart.org/ SupportNetwork or StrokeAssocation. org/SupportNetwork.

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FREEHOLD – Anyone looking to turn over a new leaf in the New Year may want to consider becoming a certified Master Gardener in 2018.

The Monmouth County Master Gardener Program is the way to become a certified expert in all things related to home gardening. The deadline to apply is Jan. 2.

“As a Master Gardener trainee you can get in-depth, hands-on training in horticulture

Master Gardener Applicants Sought from the best in the field – Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service professional staff and their associates at Brookdale Community College and the County Park System,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “The program includes plant biology, propagation, soil science and pest control.”

After completing classroom and hands-on training, a Master Gardener graduate can share

knowledge by conducting garden lectures, demonstrations, school and community gardening projects, telephone diagnostic service for callers and research.

To enroll in this Master Gardener program, applicants must live in Monmouth County, be available to attend 10 weeks of classes and make a commitment to providing gardening information and services to the community.

Classroom sessions will be held from February through May on Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning Feb. 22. At the conclusion of the classes, all Master Gardener trainees give 60 hours of volunteer time in horticultural projects and answering calls on the County’s “horticulture helpline.” Those who complete the training become certified Master Gardeners.

The application can be downloaded from the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com.

Be sure to click on the Department link to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service.

A copy can also picked up at the Cooperative Extension Service office at 4000 Kozloski Road in Freehold, or call 732-431-7260 to request an application be mailed. There is a $250 fee to cover material and program costs.

The Master Gardener Program, conducted throughout the United States and Canada, is a two-part educational effort in which avid gardeners are provided many hours of intense home horticulture training. In return, they “pay-back” local university extension agents through volunteerism.

In Monmouth County, the program is sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with the Monmouth County Chosen Board of Chosen Freeholders and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Live Nativity

FARMINGDALE – Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold a live nativity 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 3. The church is located at 43 Main St. The live nativity is telling of the Christmas story featuring live animals with carols and refreshments. It will take place outdoors between the Church and the Joshua House.

Breakfast With Santa

HOWELL – Adelphia Fire Company will have its breakfast with Santa 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 at the firehouse, 925 Adelphia Road.

All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, tea and cocoa will be available.

Adults are $10, children $6.

Drug Awareness Raffle HOWELL – The Howell Elks will be holding a drug awareness raffle of a 55” smart TV. The drawing will be held Jan. 21.

One ticket can be purchased for $5 and three tickets for $10.

The Elks is located at 84 Ramtown Greenville Road.

For information, call 732-458-2515.

Downtown Freehold Tree Lighting FREEHOLD BOROUGH – Freehold will be holding several Christmas events in early December.

At 5 p.m. Dec. 5, there will be a tree lighting.

There will be carolers downtown 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 7.

There will be a downtown Freehold holiday Jolly Trolley 5-8 p.m.

The public can enjoy breakfast with Santa at Sweet Lew’s Café 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 9.

All events take place at 10 E. Main St.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

County Marks Opening Of New Workforce Development Location EATONTOW N – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholder s joined with state and local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new location of Monmouth County’s Division of Workforce Development and American Job Center on Oct. 30. Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. joins with Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley, Senator

Jennifer Beck and numerous officials for the grand opening of the Monmouth County Division of Workfor c e D evelopme nt on Oct. 30 in Eatontown.

The American Job Center is now located at 17 Christopher Way in Eatontown.

“The American Job Center is a valuable resource for a nyone i n ne e d of a job,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq., liaison to the Division of Workforce Development.

“Whether it’s information on job postings, retraining or simply to get help with a resume, these dedicated staff members are there to help Monmouth County residents fi nd a job to support themselves and their families.”

The Division of Workforce Development offers programs and services at two American Job Centers, in Nept u ne and Eatontown. They provide people of all skill and income

levels help with fi nding a job - including retraining and advice on writing a resume.

Training is available for those who are unemployed and career counselors can help those who already have a job find a better job. On any given day you will fi nd people using the Lear ning Lin k, a room with computers where they can do online training to brush up on their computer skills, reading, math skills

or get other tutoring. They can even work toward their GED (General Equivalency Diploma).

The Division hosts job fairs annually, usually in the spring and fall, in an effort to connect employers with job seekers.

“T he Cou nt y’s Div ision of Work force De velopment works to help people develop the skills they need to f ind gainful employment and then connect them with em-

ployers who have current openings,” said DiMaso.

“T h is is benef icial for both Monmouth County residents who are looking for jobs as well as for area businesses that are seeking qualif ied, prescreened job candidates.”

For more infor mation about the Mon mouth County Division of Workforce Development go to VisitMonmouth .com or call 732-683-8850, ext.

6011.

County Employees Recognized For Floodplain Management Leadership FREEHOLD – Joe Barr is, Mon mouth Cou nt y Division of Planning Assistant Director and Margaret Mur nane Brooks, S h e r i f f ’s O f f i c e o f Emergency Management (OEM) Deputy Coordinator have been chosen as the recipients of the Floodplain Management Leadership Award by the New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management (NJAFM).

“The goal of f loodplain management is to reduce

the r isk of f lood damage and create a resilient community,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Sheriff’s Office and Planning Board. “These two dedicated professionals are representative of the outstanding efforts being made towards this goal ever y d ay by bot h t he Sher iff ’s OEM and the Division of Planning.”

The Award was presented at the NJAFM Annual Conference on Oct. 26 in

Atlantic City. “ Bot h of t he se i nd ividuals and thei r divisions deserve this award a nd re cog n it ion ,” said Fre eholde r Se re n a DiMa so, Esq., l iaison t o the Sher iff ’s Off ice of Emergency Management and a freeholder representative on the County’s Planning Board. “After Superstor m Sandy, the Sher iff ’s OEM and the Div ision of Pla n n i ng have worke d u nt i r i ngly on f loodplai n ma n-

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agement, including the C o u n t y ’s C o m m u n i t y R a t i n g Sy s t e m A s s i s tance Prog ram and the H ig h Wat e r Ma rk i n itiative, which promotes f lood risk awareness.”

The Floodplain Management Leadership Aw a r d r e c og n i z e s i n dividuals, other than local officials, who have a ch ie ve d s u c c e s s i n a sig n if ica nt a spe ct of f loodplain management.

T he se ef for t s i nclude, but a re not li m ited to, education, gover nment, policy, research, litigat ion , out r e a ch , i mple ment ation or other actions which demonstrate the advancement of f lood loss reduction within the nominee’s professional

realm.

“As we close in on the 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, I’m proud to say the efforts of both Emergency Management and the Planning Board have made a difference in f lood risk awareness and t h at Mon mout h C ou n ty’s Community Rating System Assistance Program has helped save the taxpayers of Monmouth County over $1.6 million dollars in annual f lood insurance premiums.

This is up over $600,000 si nce the prog ram was launched in 2013,” said Sher if f Shau n Golden, who oversees the Office of Emergency Management. “I’m thankful that NJAFM has recognized

the efforts of the County.”

Every year, NJAFM honors those who have made exemplary contributions to floodplain management in New Jersey.

According to the NJA F M , t he y a r e a st atewide orga n i zat ion of more than 400 members and a chapter of the national Association of State Floodplain Managers, a respected voice in f loodplain management practice and policy in the United States.

For more infor mation on Monmouth County’s f loodplain management, the Com mu nit y Rating System Assistance Program and the High Water M a r k i n it iat ive, go t o VisitMonmouth.com.

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CentraState Medical Center Is Designated A Diagnostic Imaging Center Of Excellence FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – CentraState Medical Center has recently been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by The American College of Radiology (ACR).

The DICOE program, which represents

the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the entire medical imaging enterprise, including structure and outcomes.

The DICOE designation recognizes excellence at multiple levels — including the professional staff, the technology, and the policies and procedures the organization follows — and superior patient care.

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ties must be accredited by the ACR in all modalities they provide, and in which the ACR offers an accreditation program. Another requirement is to participate in the Dose Index Registry® and General Radiology Improvement Database, as well as Image Wisely® and Image Gently®.

“We are proud to have earned this designation once again,” says Mandi Wortman, director of radiology services. “We take great pride in our commitment of offering leading-edge technology, combined with the expertise of our caring physicians, nurses and technologists, to ensure consistent, high-quality care to our patients.”

CentraState’s radiology department offers state-of-the-art, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic radiological tools and techniques.

Routine and highly specialized technology is available for a variety of uses including Ultrasound, CT scans, PET / CT scans, MRIs, and Nuclear Medicine techniques that diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.

CentraState’s board-certified radiologists specialize in a variety of subspecialties, including neuroradiology, vascular radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, breast and bone imaging. For more information about all of the services offered at CentraState’s radiology department, visit centrastate.com/radiology.

ACR, founded in 1924, is one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the United States. The ACR devotes its resources to making imaging and radiation therapy safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Its 36,000 members include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.

CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Billy Lawlor’s Home for the Holidays HOWELL – Billy Lawlor’s Home for the Holidays concert will be 2-4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library, 318 Old Tavern Road.

This is the eighth annual holiday celebration featuring the Billy Lawlor Trio. These jazz performers’ wonderful renditions of holiday favorites are sure to put guests in the mood to celebrate the season. Billy Lawlor, a keyboardist, vocalist and entertainer, has been a mainstay on the Jersey Shore music scene since the ‘70s as leader of the Billy Lawlor Band.

Joining Billy will be Gary Mazzaroppi on upright bass and Tommy Labella on saxophone.

This Howell Library holiday tradition is made possible through the support of the Friends of Howell Library.

The Friends will provide light refreshments after the concert.

For more information, call 732-938-2300.

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Mistrial In Menendez Corruption Case

By Jennifer Peacock

NEWARK – After four days of a deadlocked jury, a federal judge was forced to declare a mistrial in Sen. Bob Menendez’s 11-week corruption trial.

Judge William Walls declared the mistrial after individually interviewing each person on the 12-member jury, seven women and five men.

The senator’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said the jurors wrote they would not budge on their convictions.

“We have each tried to look at this case from different viewpoints but still feel strongly in our positions, nor are we willing to move away from our strong convictions,” they wrote, according to Lowell.

Menendez was indicted April 2015 on multiple charges, including making false statements, conspiracy, Travel Act viola-

tions, bribery, and honest services fraud.

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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CentraState Helps To “Make Strides” Against Breast Cancer

–Photo courtesy CentraState FREEHOLD – CentraState Healthcare System was present at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on Oct. 15 in Point Pleasant. CentraState sponsored the Survivor Tent, as it has done over the last several years. Many CentraState employees participated in the event, including

Barry Asch (pictured left), assistant vice president, Cancer Services, and Janine Eyd-Adonizio, oncology nurse navigator. CentraState employees participated in three teams and had a Real Men Wear Pink participant to help raise the funds.

Altogether, CentraState helped raise nearly $6,000.

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Winter items such as propane, blankets, sleeping bags, coats and other winter clothing are needed.

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Freehold High School Welcomes Back 2014 Valedictorian Liezl Puzon

Pre-Holiday Up to 75% Off WREATHS • ORNAMENTS • GIFTS HOLIDAY DÉCOR • BOWS + MORE –Photo courtesy Freehold High School L to R: Joseph Iacullo, Academic Supervisor of the Computer Science Magnet Program; Liezl Puzon; and Marybeth Ruddy, Academic Supervisor of the Medical Sciences Magnet Program FREEHOLD – On Oct. 27, Liezl Puzon, Freehold High School 2014 valedictorian, returned to the school to share her presentation, “Intro to Artificial Intelligence,” with students in the Medical Sciences and Computer Science Magnet Programs. Liezl had previously delivered her presentation to a group of medical industry professionals in

Minnesota.

Liezl was a student in the district’s Medical Sciences Magnet Program. Upon graduation, she attended Stanford University and completed her program of study in three years, earning a degree in computer science (engineering). She will be employed by Facebook in November.

Lakewood Pharmacy Reaches Settlement With State

By Jennifer Peacock

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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.

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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.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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The fee for the fundraiser is $25 per family for up to five gifts. For more than five gifts, the fee is $5 per gift.

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Prior to 2001, the Federal Estate Tax and the New Jersey Estate Tax both had an exemption (threshold) of $675,000. This meant that any estate with a gross value of more than $675,000 would be subject to the Estate Taxes. The tax rate for the Federal Estate Tax was almost 40%. The tax rate for New Jersey was only about 8-9% and the New Jersey Estate Tax would be paid as part of the Federal Estate Tax so there was no double taxation.

The low Estate Tax exemptions coupled with the high Federal Tax rate caused many persons to do some form of tax planning when preparing their Last Wills and Testaments. This usually resulted in some form of sophisticated Wills with complicated trust provisions to eliminate or reduce the effects of the Estate Taxes.

However, beginning in 2001, the Federal Estate Tax exemption began to increase until today when it is now $5,490,000. The New Jersey exemption stayed at $675,000 until January 1, 2017 when it increased to $2,000,000 and in 2018 there will be no New Jersey Estate Tax. For most persons, the Federal and State Estate Taxes have ceased to be a concern when doing estate planning.

In light of the increased Estate Tax exemptions many of the complex Wills may no longer be necessary. The trusts that were created in these Wills may not

be required and may in- Marc S. Galella Esq. crease the costs of estate administration in order to establish and maintain the trusts and in some cases to eliminate them.

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Sibylle Szaggars Redford Speaks To Howell High School Students HOWELL – On Nov. 8, Sibylle Szaggars Redford, environmental artist and wife of acclaimed actor Robert Redford, addressed 40 Howell High School chorus students, under the direction of HHS choral director Regina MccAllen, who will be performing in The Way of the Rain - Voices of Hope, at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 1. Students from Melissa Kaplan’s two environmental studies classes also attended the presentation. In addition to Redford, collaborator and composer Tim Janis spoke with the students. Gregory Leon Baird, production director of The Way of the Rain, and Elizabeth Demmer, co-producer with Tim Janis, also were present.

Redford’s conversation not only touched upon the students’ participation in the concert as part of The Voices of Hope Choir, but also spoke about the purpose of the concert, which is to bring attention to environmental issues that we face today. “If we keep hurting the earth we hurt ourselves,” said Redford, “We

rely on you, the next generation…to inspire people to want to make the world safe and beautiful for us and for future generations.”

She and Janis listened intently as students spoke about what they were doing to increase awareness about environmental concerns, and made themselves available to answer several students’ questions once the group presentation was concluded.

Four students from the Performing Arts– Entertainment Technology Magnet Program were on hand to film the entire presentation. In addition, they conducted and filmed one-on-one interviews with both Redford and Janis once all the students had departed for their next class.

The filmmakers will be editing their footage into a two-minute, five-minute, and 10-15 minute documentary, which they hope can be used to promote the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert as well as the non-profit The Way of the Rain organization.

Redford and composer Tim Janis collabo-

rated for the world premiere of the concert, which jointly benefits the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), as well as Redford’s nonprofit organization, The Way of the Rain. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a New York City-based, non-profit international environmental advocacy group, with offices in New York City, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Chicago, Bozeman (Montana), and Beijing (China). Founded in 1970, NRDC today has 2.4 million members, online activities nationwide, and a staff of about 500 lawyers, scientists and other policy experts. Their mission is to preserve protect our quality of air and water, protect wildlife and natural resources, conserve energy and increase sustainability of commerce and manufacturing. The Way of the Rain works on developing, producing and performing educational and artistic performances themed and designed to promote public awareness

and support for the protection of the Earth.

The Carnegie Hall concert will feature orchestra and choir performing while images of paintings, dance, light and spoken word are projected. This live multidisciplinary performance explores the issue of climate change resulting in rapidly changing weather patterns.

The evening will bring together music, art, and film for an homage to the planet Earth.

In addition to the Howell High School chorus, in conjunction with two other selected high school choruses, as part of The Way of the Rain – Voices of Hope Choir, performers include Sibylle Szaggars Redford, Artistic Director; Vice President Al Gore; Robert Redford; N. Scott Momaday; Tim Janis, Composer; Loreena McKennitt; Máiréad Nesbitt; Lynn Hilary; Robert Mirabal; Alex Boye; Laura Dias; Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra; and The Broadway Youth Ensemble. Conductors are Julien Benichou and Matt Vanzini.

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Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be flexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (1)

Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $630/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

732-977-7321.

(51) 50+ Non Smoking, Quiet Gentleman - looking for a room to rent in the Toms River area. Call 732-581-5014. (t/n)

Real Estate Housing Wanted - Realtor Associate from Crossroads Realty is looking for a Baronet or Wheaton model in Leisure Village West, call Betty Sheridan – 732-300-7842.

(50) Homestead Run, Toms River 55+ Community - 2 BR, 1 Ba. Rent or purchase. Immediate occ u p a n c y. C a l l 7 3 2 - 3 7 0 - 2 3 0 0 . www.homesteadrun.com.

(50) Jackson - 2k sf warehouse on County Line Jackson/Lakewood border. HVAC, parking. Jay 609-548-1842 (50)

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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Full Time CMA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CMA/CHHA to work Full Time in our Clinic in our Independent Living area. Hours for the position are 2-10, Monday – Friday. Candidates must have BOTH an active CHHA and CMA License in the State of NJ Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) 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) NOW HIRING - Responsible & dedicated candidates for positions working with individuals w/special needs. New group home opening in Manchester! Openings in West Long Branch, Jackson, Brick & Manchester. Direct Support Professional ($12/ hr). Various FT & PT shifts as well as substitute positions available. Apply online alternativesinc.org. Change Lives. Build Futures. EOE. (52) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays.

To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

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Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51)

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Community Resource Center - Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4.

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Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units.

If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior.

Decks, powerwashing. Affordable.

Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions, consultation, basic obedience, puppy training, behavior issues. Use games to train. Certified.

Insured. 908-759-1196.

(50) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(47) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52)

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(3) Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation.

Licensed/bonded NJ PA. Career oppertunities available.

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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.

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

732-678-7584, Tony.

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Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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BUY DIRECT FLOORING DuPont stainmaster or commercial carpet from $11 yd. installed. RITZ luxury vinyl planking 3mm 20mil wear layer2.75ft. installed. Quality remnants 732-504-9286.

(1) 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)

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Birthstone between sapphire and topaz 5 Frees (of) 9 Russian ruler until 1917 13 Get a better mtge.

14 Take by force 16 Germany’s von Bismarck 17 Biting remark 18 “Divine Comedy” poet 19 Auntie of Broadway 20 Lena Horne classic that begins “Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky ... “ 23 Historic time 24 Earth tremor 26 Measure of a store’s visitors 32 Tic-tac-toe win 34 Dryer screen buildup 35 German-born sex

therapist, familiarly 36 Neither here __ there 37 Choir members 39 John, in Scotland 40 “All My Children” vixen 42 “Not so hot” 43 Tangerine kin 46 Subj. for nature lovers 47 Before, to Byron 48 Bright spot in tough times 50 Sales talk 52 U.N. advocate for workers’ rights 53 What a Geiger counter measures ... or, as two words, what the ends of 20-, 26- and 48-Across are 60 Tiny “smashing” target 62 Gem measure 63 __ of expertise 64 Works on the lawn 65 Subway entrance

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Girl Scouts Honors 303 Girls With Bronze Award

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–Photo courtesy Girl Scouts Cadette Troop 214 from Colts Neck explain how they earned their Bronze Award project titled “Donations for the Military” in partnership with Operation Shoebox.

The girls band together to collect supplies, packaging and shipping care packages to U.S. troops based in Iraq, Afghanistan and other Middle East countries.

FARMINGDALE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 303 Girl Scouts from Monmouth and Ocean Counties with the Girl Scout Bronze Award Nov. 1 at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Program Activity Center.

The Bronze Award is the highest recognition for achievement in Girl Scouting for girls in grades four through five. It is earned by Girl Scouts who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects that address important community needs. Combined, the Girl Scouts honored Nov. 1, volunteered more than 6,000 hours while earning the Bronze Award.

The Bronze Award is also the first of Girl Scouts’ three highest awards. In 6th through 8th grade, Girl Scouts can earn the Silver Award, requiring a minimum of 40 hours of community service and a project to benefit their community. In high school, Girl Scouts

can earn the Gold Award; for that award, each girl must provide 80 hours of community service and demonstrate leadership skills while completing a project that will make a lasting and on-going difference in her community.

The Gold Award is the most difficult award to earn in Girl Scouting.

“The Girl Scouts’ highest awards are more than a patch or badge on a vest; they make a life-long impact” said Eileen M. Higgins, CEO, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Girl Scouts who earn our highest awards report greater success in reaching their goals in many areas, including higher education and careers, life skills and community involvement.”

It’s never too late to become a Girl Scout.

To learn how to get involved and discover additional opportunities offered by Girl Scouts, visit jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/join.

Letters From Santa HOWELL – Howell Township will be forwarding letters addressed to Santa that are postmarked now through Dec. 8.

Residents can send those letters to: Town-

ship of Howell, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. Box 580, 4567 Highway 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731.

Envelopes must include a return address.

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La Bove Grande Restaurant & Banquet Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner Early Bird Specials 7 Days Starting at $11.95

Friday Seafood Extravaganza

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Christmas Eve Dinner Starting at $23.95 Reservations Required.

Three Freehold Township HS Seniors Receive National Letters Of Intent

New Years Eve Sit Down Dinner

From 4:30 to 10:00pm - If Elegant Dining Is Your Preference, Join Us In Our Health Room Reservations Required.

New Years Eve Gala - $110pp

Package includes 5 hours open bar, Hors D’ouvres, Unlimited Fresh rolled Sushi, Dinner; Surf & Turf, Hats, Noise makers, Champagne toast, Viennese Table with Chocolate fountain, Hot Coffee or Tea.

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REMEMBER YOUR DREAM HOME IS ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY. Don’t sell your home to stranger for cash without having an expert do a comparable market analysis on your home.

KNOW BEFORE SELLING THE WORTH OF YOUR HOME! NJAR Circle of Excellence 2008 - 2015 Bronze 2014-2016 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent Brokers Price Opinion Realtor

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DONNA WALESIEWICZ Broker / Salesperson Office: 732-244-4900 Cell: 732-575-5784 Fax: 732-505-9249 donnaw@crnj.com

–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional School District FREEHOLD – On Nov. 8, three Freehold Township High School senior athletes received National Letters of Intent to play their sport in college next year. They are (L to R) Veronica Sowinski, swimming at Iona College; Ryan Ford, baseball at Pennsylvania State University; and Cai Martin, lacrosse at Ohio State University.

Howell Township Tree Lighting HOWELL – Howell Township will hold its Christmas tree and Menorah lightings 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the municipal building, 4567 Route 9.

Very limited parking will be available at the municipal complex. Shuttle

buses will be available at the Howell Commons Shopping Plaza (closest to Dress Barn).

The township is asking for donations of small unwrapped gifts for its Howell “Adopt a Family” holiday giveaway.

Winter Vendor Fair

We are proud to announce the opening of our additional office at the Meridian Health Village in Jackson, in addition to our Howell location!

Dr. Samantha Boyd Dr. Hal Ornstein

Dr. Joseph Saka

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4645 Highway 9 North Howell, NJ 07731 (P) 732-905-1110

Meridian Health Village 27 South Cooks Bridge Road Suite 2-10 • Jackson, NJ (P) 732-987-5552

HOWELL – Aldrich PTO’s Winter Vendor Fair will be held 6-8:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 at Aldrich School, 615 Aldrich Road.

Vendor fees are $30 per space or $40 with table provided.

To apply to be a vendor, contact Marinelle Hall at marinellehall@gmail.com.

U.S. News & World Report Names The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center A Top Nursing Home

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – For the second year in a row, The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center at CentraState Medical Center has been named one of the Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized magazine that routinely evaluates and rates health care providers across the country.

The Manor, located on the campus of CentraState Medical Center, provides comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled-nursing services to help residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, personal comfort and quality of life.

The Manor earned this designation by demonstrating appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in national quality measures, along with meeting performance standards set by U.S. News, such as earning at least 4 stars in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) overall rating for all

12 months of the reporting period. The Manor earned 5-Stars in overall rating from CMS. “I am very proud of our incredibly skilled and dedicated team of clinicians at The Manor,” says Toni Lynn Davis, MHA, CNHA, FACHCA, administrator of The Manor. “The Best Nursing Home designation is a testament to our commitment of improving all aspects of compassionate and individualized care.”

For more information about the comprehensive services provided at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center or to arrange a tour, call 732-431-5200.

CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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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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