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The water tower is currently being used after being renovated. By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The township’s water tower is nearly complete and has been filled with water for a couple months, officials said. “General status is the
project is substantially complete and the tower has had water in it for several months. We have a small punch list of items that the contractor needs to complete but nothing that
Manchester Introduces “Recycle Coach” App By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Manchester residents can now access recycling and garbage collection times via a free app that works on smart devices and web browsers. Residents can simply punch in their address into the Recycle Coach
app and get information about recycle and garbage pick-up times, as well what can be recycled. The app also offers articles, podcasts and quizzes on recycling. Waste 360 developed t he app, wh ich t he Christie administration (App - See Page 5)
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impacts the day to day function of the tower,” public works director Al Yodakis said. “The project is on budget but the schedule was pushed back significantly due to weather
this fall and winter.” T he proje ct c ost $1.165 million, funded by the low-interest Environmental Infrastructure Trust, made available through the
Manchester School Budget Increases Taxes, Security By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The Board of Education approved a budget that includes an increase to the tax rate, and expands class offerings and security. The total budget will be $58,322,964, an increase of $728,101 from the current year’s $57,594,863. The amount raised in taxation will be $48,049,159, an increase of $1,285,007 from the current year’s $46,764,152. The school tax rate would be $1.44 per $100 of assessed valuation, an increase of 2.2 cents. For an average home, valued at $161,100, the average school tax would be $2,306.93, an increase of $58 a year. Business administrator Craig Lorentzen said that the challenge in crafting a budget is keeping it within the levy cap, when costs are rising. The tax levy cap of 2 percent is a state mandate. It means that districts can’t increase the tax levy more than 2 percent. There are some exceptions, but generally speaking, budgets have to be kept within those limits. (Budget - See Page 4)
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Alternate Sites Searched For Brick’s VA Clinic
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic is the closest point of service for area veterans. But, with Ocean County being host to an extremely large population of veterans, the demand for care greatly outweighs what the building can handle. Traffic and parking problems also make the site inconvenient for people who are looking for care. Therefore, alternate site locations are being scouted. Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) told a meeting of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association at their May meeting that the location scouting is (VA Clinic - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 “Salaries, healthcare, special education costs (tuition and transportation), pension costs and liability insurance drive our budget,” he said. “These five categories represent almost 80 percent of our entire operating budget. With a tax levy cap of 2 percent, and all of these costs rising well above 2 percent, you are routinely over the levy cap at the start of the budget process. The challenge is getting to cap while trying to maintain staff and programs, maintaining our facilities, continuing to improve school security and providing resources so that our students are given every opportunity to be successful.” All programs and activities will be continued next year, he said. Staff will be reduced by five teachers and a secretary, due to attrition. Other improvements include new technology, professional development, and textbooks for Spanish Honors, Spanish II, AP Human Geography and Chemistry. The following new courses will be added at the high school: a STEM program, AP Human Geography, Structured Learning Experience, Algebra I workshop, Reading and Writing Lab and French IV Honors. “We work hard throughout the budget process to be responsible to the taxpayers while providing a safe environment in our schools and a quality education for our
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Continued From Page 1 going beyond Brick. While Brick is not off the table at this point, most of Toms River is being looked at as well. A small part of Berkeley is also a possibility. A small area of Lakewood is also in the search area, but MacArthur said that putting it in a busy town like Lakewood would not solve the problem. A building of the magnitude needed to handle the veterans in the area is extremely costly, he said. If a town is able to give land, it would help reduce the cost. Local officials, interviewed in the days following the meeting, had their own ideas of where to put the new VA. Brick Mayor John Ducey has proposed a plot of land in the triangle between Route 88, Jack Martin Boulevard, and Burrsville Avenue. “We have the perfect choice,” he said. There’s enough land for a sizeable building, with the parking that would be needed. It’s on a state highway, which is one of the things the federal government will be looking at.
students,” Superintendent David Trethaway said in a press release. The budget includes an increase in state aid this year, but the district is not counting on it, he said. There is a “Plan B” in case the number changes. State aid is expected to be $5,739,048, an increase of $288,649 from the current year’s $5,450,389. However, it’s important to note that the current year saw a dip in state aid from the 2016-2017 year, which was $5,561,621. The state reconfigured how it doled out aid, and districts with declining enrollment, such as Manchester, lost aid. Security upgrades were made a priority. Cameras will be upgraded. Ballistic film will be placed on windows and doors. There will also be expanded ways to notify staff and students in case of an emergency. Manchester police officers have key fobs, donated by the security company, that will allow them access to the buildings in case of a lockdown, Trethaway said. Underground fuel tanks at the transportation yard need to be replaced, which is estimated to cost approximately $456,000. A shared service agreement with another district or similar entity might shoulder some of that cost, Lorentzen said. He said that the PTA, the Manchester Township Educational Foundation, Donors Choose and school-based fundraisers provide many ‘extras’ that are not possible in the regular budget. “Their support means so much to the district,” Lorentzen said.
“It’s across the street from the hospital in case a veteran has more serious needs that need to be met,” he said, referring to Ocean Medical Center. The land is currently zoned as a hospital support zone, he said. Toms River Councilman Maurice Hill said that his town has a number of places they are looking at that could be good options for a future home of a VA clinic. There is one piece of property on Route 9 that he said would be a great choice. The site is south of the Joseph A. Citta Elementary School. This spot would be the best case scenario for a VA clinic, said Hill, a Navy veteran. It is more centrally located in the county, it is closer to the Garden State Parkway, and there is bus service on Route 9 for veterans who can’t drive. County administrator Carl Block reiterated that there are a high percentage of veterans in Ocean County, and with the county’s large senior population, it means that there are a great deal of older veterans who have more involved needs. “We absolutely support it staying in Ocean County,” he said.
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MANCHESTER – Join the Adult Summer Reading Program at Manchester Library from June 1-September 1. Read or listen to five books or more to enter into our summer
reading raffle for a chance to win a prize at the end of the summer. You can sign up for our Adult Summer Reading program at our service desk or by calling 732-657-7600.
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state, Yodakis added. “We are pleased the water tower refurbishment is completed and thank the residents for their patience during the project,” Mayor Kenneth Palmer told The Manchester Times. The one-million-gallon tanks sits between routes 70 and 37 near Colonial Drive. It provides water for the eastern service area of town, anyone along and east of Route 37, Lakehurst Borough and the Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station and Warfare Center. According to the 2016 annual drinking water report, this area gets its
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“Ultimately, on the east side of town, to alleviate the water restrictions that occur each summer, we will need to increase our ability to store water,” Palmer wrote in an email to The Manchester Times. “Manchester’s ability to pump water is not the problem. It’s how do we store it?” Residents burn through one million gallons of water quickly, especially when watering their lawns each day. It’s easy to see the water line physically drop when everyone turns on their sprinkler systems at 5 a.m. in the summer months, the mayor said. Palmer touched upon the township’s plan to remedy this problem. “When we look at these things, we look at
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MANCHESTER – Mark your calendar to attend our information session on Wednesday, June 20 from 10–11:30 a.m. at the AristaCare Center, 23 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. This community event is a call for action from our community and will include information and orientation to Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ), a non-profit agency committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home.
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WHITI NG – On Sat urday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. we will have our summer picnic. We’ll have hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, cold salads, assorted munchies, watermelon, soda The General’s
things we need to do in two years, in five years, in 10 years,” he said. The year-two plan was to paint the water tower, which is happening now. “The five-year plan is to, and we are actually thinking and making preparations to figure out, where to put another elevated tank, how to finance another elevated tank, because it’s expensive.” Such tanks may go for $3-$4 million. The western service area, which includes parts of Whiting, gets its water from eight wells sunk 90 to 1,225 feet underground, fed by the Cohansey and Potomac-Raritan-Magothy aquifers, according to township sources. In 2010, the township purchased this water system from the Crestwood Village Water Company.
and water. This event is BYOB. Tickets are $12 and will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. through June 29. Sorry no walk-ins.
CVCJ will review all the services that are available, how the program works and the variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to join the volunteers who provide services to our homebound seniors in Whiting and Manchester. You will also meet some of the volunteers who currently serve our community. Light refreshments will be provided by AristaCare Center. Call CVCJ today at 732-505-2273 to reserve your spot at this special session.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it. If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name. If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name. However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”
They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem. A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up. And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name. Chris Lundy News Editor
E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Manchester face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Manchester for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let
your officials know you’re watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.
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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power. Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is. How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party? My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people
Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics. This is just one man’s opinion. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life. We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage. Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will
nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents. I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district. Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township
ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful. I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick. But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in
so they can stay clean and sober. Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery. Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health. Some need medication. I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them. I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups. If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care. Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need. It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for. Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River
Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Reps. Chris Smith (R-4th) and Collin Peterson (DMN), the co-chairs of the Congressional Lyme Disease Caucus, are pushing bipartisan legislation to create a new national strategy for Lyme disease and strengthen treatment and prevention of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases during May, Lyme Disease Awareness Month. “So many patients suffer from the debilitating effects of this disease that persist for years, especially if not detected early, while being told that their illness does not exist,” Rep. Smith said. “The time is now to unify our efforts in treat-
ing and preventing Lyme disease and make sure they have all the needed federal funding and support that is necessary. Everyone must be involved in this collective effort, from doctors to federal officials to patients and their families.” The new legislation, HR 5878, the National TickBorne Diseases Control and Accountability Act, creates a whole new structure - the Office of Oversight and Coordination for Tick-Borne Disease - to oversee efforts by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent and treat Lyme disease. The office would be charged with ensuring
collaboration between the various departmental efforts. HR 5878 also calls for a new national strategy on tick-borne diseases, and requires the HHS Secretary to report to Congress on federal efforts to diag nose and t reat Ly me and on how best to foster collaboration between federal tick-borne disease programs. “Furthermore, we must remember that the disease is vastly underreported,” Smith said. “There are more than 30,000 reported cases of Ly me each year, but the number of diagnoses is likely around 300,000 according to research cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).” New Jersey in 2017 had its highest number of reported cases of Lyme 5,092 - since the year 2000. Mon mouth Count y had the third-highest number
of reported cases of any county in New Jersey with 550 cases reported. Pat Smith, a Wall, N.J. resident and president of the Lyme Disease Association (LDA) based in Ocean County, is a member of the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. that convened in December 2017, and is a co-chair of its Disease Vectors, Surveillance and Prevention subcommittee. A nationally-known expert on Lyme disease, Ms. Smith said the creation of the new national strategy for treating and preventing Lyme disease was “critical.” “The need for this comprehensive national strategy for Lyme and tickborne diseases legislation is critical as Lyme case numbers continue to rise and constituted 82 percent of all tick-borne disease reported from 2004-2016,” she said. “The number of tick-borne
diseases has increased, with around 20 currently in the U.S., and tick populations have exploded, including the introduction of an invasive species of tick from Asia which now appears to be established in New Jersey,” she said. “There needs to be a central location in government which can direct the battle against this Lyme & tickborne disease epidemic.” HR 5878 also promotes coordination of federal tick-borne disease activities with the HHS Working Group, which is made up of Lyme disease experts like government officials, doctors, researchers, and patients and patient advocates, like Ms. Smith. The idea of the working group was f irst included in Rep. Smith’s Lyme Disease Initiative of 1998 to provide for a multi-year blueprint for the federal government to fight and t reat Ly me disease. I n
2011, Smith introduced another measure, HR 2557, to create the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee. The 21st Century Cures Act, which passed Congress with Smith’s support and was signed into law in 2016, created a group similar to Smith’s proposed working group, the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. Smith has a long history of advocacy for patients with Lyme disease, having fought for more funding of research and awareness of Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases. Also in the bill, the HHS Secretary must act to support better and expanded resea rch on t ick-bor ne diseases and the improvement of diagnostic testing, and promote education and public awareness of tickborne diseases as well as of the expanding threat of Bartonella infection.
Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Never Returned
Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Gerry P. Little OCEA N COU NT Y – One hundred years ago, the world was embroiled in what would later be called the War to End All Wars. By the time the fighting ended, on November 11, 1918, more than 18 million troops, sailors and civilians lay dead, including 116,516 Americans. Among the dead were 75 Ocean County residents who heeded the call and crossed the Atlantic to fight in the trench-warfare hell of the Western Front. Today, a century later, we still remember these brave souls who made the ulti-
mate sacrifice for freedom. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer season. It’s a time for barbecues, baseball games and maybe that first trip to the beach. It is also a time to give than ks. Than ks for the freedom we all enjoy, and thanks to those who paid for our freedom with their very lives. This Memorial Day, I ask all of our residents to join with me and share a moment of reflection as we honor the men and women who went to war and never returned.
In the century since the G re at Wa r, more t ha n 626,000 Americans have lost their lives fighting so we and our families can remain free. More than 82,000 Americans also remain unaccounted for, or missing in action from America’s wars. This year is also the 45th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, when the first 40 of 591 U.S. prisoners of war returned from Vietnam. Today, let us especially remember those who served in Southeast Asia and those who never returned. Earlier this year, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a special resolution for the United States government, with the cooperation of foreign governments, to intensify the search for military personnel who are still missing
and unaccounted for from all past wars. The resolution was sponsored by Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, who spent more than 6 years as a POW in North Vietnam and was among the first prisoners to return home nearly five decades ago.
As Americans, we can never truly rest until the remains of all of our men and women are returned home. So take some time this long weekend to spend with family and friends. Enjoy the outdoors and all of what Ocean County has to offer. And consider attending
one the many Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled around the county. A complete listing can be found at oceancountytourism.com. Finally, to the many veterans who call our county home, I can say this: We will never forget your sacrifices.
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WHITING – Having just celebrated its 50th anniversary, The Crestwood Chorus, which based in Whiting, NJ, is looking ahead to its second fifty years! We are seeking additional singers in all voice parts. Choral experience and some familiarity with reading music are necessary as the Chorus does present a challenging program. The Chorus performs two concerts per year (December and May), and offers a varied program featuring choral music from classical as well as contemporary composers and arrangers. Current and former members are encouraged to attend the meeting.
Come to our meeting on Tuesday, June 5, to learn about our Chorus as we begin our second half-century of providing outstanding music programs for the northern Ocean County area. Mark your calendar – join us as we hear about our new director’s vision for our future. There will be a business meeting following our director’s presentation. The June 5 meeting will be held at Community Reformed Church, 36 Lacey Road, Whiting, at 6:30 p.m. For further information please call Pam Unger at 908-415-3494.
St. Stephen’s Chapel Chess Club Meeting
WHITING – The new St. Stephen’s-Whiting Chapel Chess Club will hold its first organizational meeting and playing session on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 1-4:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall. All chess fans from the community are welcome to join us, and we encourage you to bring your chess sets! The meeting portion of the day’s activities will last about 30 minutes, then we will get
right into informal play. We are looking for club officers to fill key positions for St Stephen’s! Experienced chess players could be encouraged to represent St. Stephen’s in local and regional tournament play! For further information please call Bill Bodine, Club President at 732-814-6683, St. Stephen’s-Whiting Parish Office at 732-3502121 or email wbodine3@gmail.com.
Free Movie Event
WHITING – Join us on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Church for a free movie, “Fireproof.” At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter’s adage: Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. After seven years of marriage, Caleb and Cath-
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Township Facebook MANCHESTER – The Township Council was honored to present Chief Lisa Parker and members of the Manchester Police with a proclamation recognizing May 13 to May 19 as Police Appreciati on Week. As the proclamation reads, “the Manchester Township Police Department is one of the finest and well trained Police organizations in the state, and the MTPD goes above and beyond the call of duty in serving the residents of our township.” Councilman Sam Fusaro praised the dedication and professionalism of Manchester Township’s officers for the difficult job that they perform each day under varied and oftentimes difficult conditions. Chief Parker, accompanied by Capt. Todd Mal-
land, Lt. Robert Dolan, Lt. James Komsa, and Dsg. Chris Hemhauser, thanked the Council for the recognition and their continued support. Tied in with Police Appreciation Week, Dsg. Hemhauser recently completed his 12th ride on the Police Unity Tour, which raises funding for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. He spoke about the importance of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including Manchester Township’s own Ptl. Robert Tobias and Cpl. Scott Thompson. Thank you to all law enforcement officers for all that you do to help keep our communities safe!
21 Plus Foundation Joins OceanFirst Charity Challenge
MANCHESTER – 21 Plus Foundation, Inc. has joined the OceanFirst Charity Challenge, a fundraising competition on CrowdRise, the largest crowdfunding platform for good, for organizations that provide services within the OceanFirst Bank footprint. Participating organizations will compete for $40,000 in prize money. 21 Plus Foundation, Inc. has joined the challenge on CrowdRise in hopes of raising money to support people with disabilities. Help 21 Plus win $20,000 by donating to its CrowdRise campaign. 21 Plus, located in Manchester, was founded in 1979 and provides meaningful lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through diverse programs and opportunities. All services ensure dignity and respect, and promote optimal physical and mental well-being. Programs are designed based on the individual needs of the person, and promote personal growth. Available services include day programs, group homes and employment services. For more information, go to 21plus.org or call 732-240-3118.
“21 Plus has been part of the Ocean County community for almost 40 years”, said Diane Hutton-Rose, 21 Plus, Inc. Executive Director. “The needs of over 100 people served at 21 Plus are ever changing due to age and health. We now need the community’s support more than ever to fulfill our commitment to this vulnerable group.” The OceanFirst Charity Challenge launched on CrowdRise on Tuesday, May 15 2018 at 12 p.m. and runs through Tuesday, June 12 2018 at 1:59:59 p.m. The team that raises the most during the Challenge wins $20,000, second place wins $7,500, and third place wins $2,500. Weekly Bonus Challenges enable charities to win up to another $10,000. CrowdRise Challenges are innovative fundraising competitions for charitable organizations designed to build capacity, create massive engagement and leverage, and use the power of the crowd to provide new meaningful funding streams for organizations in every sector. To help 21 Plus win OceanFirst Charity Challenge head to crowdrise.com/o/en/ campaign/21plusfoundation-oceanfirstchallenge2018.
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Several upcoming meetings will be held to explain to residents the ins and outs of the township-wide reassessment. A reassessment is performed when a town’s total assessments are off from the fair market rate. Your property has a certain assessment that stays the same. When the market fluctuates, you eventually wind up paying too little or too much in taxes. If a town’s average ratables are more than 15 percent off from the market for a few years in a row, the county orders the town to fix the problem. Towns can either do a re-assessment inhouse or hire an outside firm to do a revaluation. Manchester has historically done inhouse re-assessments because they are much cheaper. A reassessment does not necessarily mean an increase in taxes for every homeowner, said the town’s tax assessor, Martin Lynch. Some tax bills will go up, and some will stay the same, but some will go down. It also doesn’t mean that the town is bringing in more taxes because of this. The town will bring in the same taxes, but the amount individuals owe may change. Meetings have been scheduled to provide infor-
mation to residents about the process: • Leisure Knoll Clubhouse: June 13, 10 a.m. • Country Walk of Lake Ridge Clubhouse: June 19, 7:30 p.m. • Leisure Village West: June 20, 1 p.m. • Crestwood Village Six Clubhouse: July 11, 1 p.m. • Leisure Ridge Clubhouse: July 12, 7 p.m. Inspections have begun in some neighborhoods, Lynch said. An inspector will come to your home, and will have identification that they are from the town. If you are not home, a notice will be left asking you to schedule another time to come out. Inspectors will measure the outside of a property, and inspect the inside. They will be looking at any information that would determine the value of the property, including the design, style, condition, plumbing, heat source, air conditioning and the basement. Your new assessment will be mailed in the fall of 2019. They won’t impact residents until the 2020 tax year. There is a review and appeal process. If any resident should have a question or concern related to the reassessment, they should contact the Tax Assessor’s office at 732-657-8121.
Wellness Fair At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 180 Route 539, is happy to announce that they will be holding a Wellness Fair on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature a number of Whiting businesses, as well as complementary practitioners from our surrounding towns. Some of the local businesses, which are also members of the WBA are: All-Care Physical Therapy, Village Opticians, The Whiting Pharmacy , The Whiting Flower Shoppe, Carolyn Norulak will be representing Avon’s new line of supplements, Debbie Denourie will be offering Reiki sessions, Debra Roeder Shaw, LMT, will be offering chair massage sessions, An RN will be present to do blood pressure and blood sugar readings, Phoebe Shagan of Reliable Health Solutions will be happy to discuss Medicare options with those turning 65
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is now registering for the Summer Exploratory Culinary Arts Camps. Participants will enjoy an immersive culinary experience as they learn about culinary equipment operation, kitchen safety, searing, sautéing, seasoning, sauce making, braising, brining, roasting, baking and pastas! The camps are open to students 12 -15 years of age. This is an unforgettable opportunity to work alongside expert chef instructors as students learn and refine culinary skills and teamwork in the kitchen. Session #1 will run July 10 through July 26,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8-11 a.m. (9 classes) at the OCVTS Brick Center, 3650 Chambers Bridge Road. Session #2 will run July 31 through August 16, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8-11 a.m. (9 classes) at the OCVTS Waretown Center, 423 Wells Mills Road. The cost for each session is $200. Registration forms are available at ocvts.org or by calling 732-473-3100 ext. 3196. OCVTS is also hosting the Marine Science Summer Experience and the Performing Arts Summer Camp. For more information visit the OCVTS website ocvts.org.
Summerbrew 2018
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 presents the 20th annual Summerbrew 2018 on June 30 from 5-11 p.m. Indulge in our great selection of foreign and domestic beers, and our ever growing assortment of local craft beers from around the area! If you haven’t been to the event before to see our beer lineup, you will surely be impressed! Wine, water, and sodas are also available. We will be cooking our great BBQ foods again this year, accompanied by numerous salads and snacks!
Price of admission includes food and drinks! Admission donation: $30 in advance, or $40 at the door. 21 and over event only (must have valid ID to gain entry). They had so much fun last year that we were able to convince Screaming Broccolli to come back this year and rock the house with a great set of music. You can purchase tickets from any Island Heights Firefighter or get them online here eventbrite.com/e/summerbrew-2018-tickets -452940.
3rd Annual “Seaside Gives Back” Pub Tour By People’s Pantry
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Come to the Seaside Heights Boardwalk for the “Seaside Gives Back” Pub Tour on June 16, 2-8 p.m. This year’s Pub tour will benefit Inspire NJ! They are a local nonprofit that Currently feeds over 4,000 Ocean County residents and runs a special needs work program through Toms River Schools. Their mission is to supply job training to adults with disabilities after High School and beyond.
Each participant will receive a commemorative tee shirt, raffl e tickets, and drink specials though out the day. There will be raffles at each bar along with a 50/50 that will be called at the after party hosted by The Shore Thing Pub. The cost is $25-30. Please pre order your tickets on event bright or Venmo (@peoples-pantry). If you do not pre order tickets we cannot guarantee a T Shirt.
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TOMS RIVER – Come hear acclaimed artists play classic jazz and swing! The Jazz Lobsters Big Band takes the Main Stage at the Grunin Center for the Arts during MidWeek Jazz on Wednesday, June 20 at 8 p.m., Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2. Tickets are $24-$20. The 2017-18 MidWeek Jazz season ends with another scintillating performance by the ever-popular Jazz Lobsters Big Band, made up of some of the finest musicians in the tristate area. The Jazz Lobsters Big Band swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements – ev-
erything from 40s swing to hot Latin and salsa. Led by keyboardist and arranger James “King Salmon” Lafferty, the full tilt big band is comprised of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and the kickin’ Lobster rhythm section. Not to mention the fabulous Tony Corrao on vocals. From the swinging sounds of Benny Goodman to the modern arrangements of Quincy Jones, The Jazz Lobsters will demonstrate the timeless appeal of a big band firing on all cylinders. Come catch The Lobsters live! Purchase tickets online at grunincenter.org, call 732255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Sociables Club Entertainment Showcase
WHITING – The Sociables Club Entertainment Showcase at Leisure Village West returns for its 11th season on Sunday, June 24 at 7 p.m. with doors at Encore Auditorium open at 6:30 p.m. Limited to Village residents! Admission is free along with complimentary refreshments. A season of four shows has been scheduled
each featuring veteran and new performers in every phase of entertainment including singing, opera, instrumentalists, monologues and skits, magic and comedy. The June 24 program will present six performers offering a wide variety of entertainment. To perform this season, as vacancies develop, call Seymour Brotman at 732-657-4237.
ABC’s Of Sportz
TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a new class called ABC’s of Sportz. Basics will be taught mini versions of kickball and soccer at Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood on Tuesday, June 19, 3:304:15. The fee is $5, for ages 3- 5 years. The program #113021-3E. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Join us June 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the Seaside Boardwalk between Dupont and Grant Avenues. This annual event features over 50 artists and crafters, rang-
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Human remains belonging to a man who was last seen in 2007 were discovered by a crew working in the woods, police said. The Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the remains belonged to William Schmidbauer. He had been reported missing by his wife on Sept. 23, 2007. They had lived on Robin Street in Cedar Glen West. His wife, Jean, has since passed away. His family was able to post information about him on websites dedicated to veteran care, and especially finding missing veterans. It stated that he was a U.S. Army veteran who retired after 20 years. He served with the 11th Armored Cavalry Black Horse Regiment in Vietnam, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. The web site CharleyProject.org stated that he suffered from depression and may have had post-traumatic stress symptoms. He was on medications to address his mental health issues, and an inhaler for his emphysema, but he left those medications at home. Just before his disappearance, he had become very upset about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and about the veterans coming home from there. A new medication had affected his mood, and he started to miss group therapy meetings. He had told a neighbor he wanted to “end it all.” When Schmidbauer disappeared, he had been searched for throughout the area by
various law enforcement agencies, fire departments, scuba divers, and K-9 handlers. Police said off-road vehicles, kayaks, and thermal imaging cameras were all employed to find him. The neighborhood was canvassed and his photo was broadcast to media outlets, asking the public for help. According to published reports, Manchester police had renewed the search for him several times in the intervening years. In 2015, someone matching his description was spotted in Lakewood, but it was a false lead. It wasn’t police who found him, but an engineering crew. They happened upon what they believed was a human skull in an overgrown, swampy area along the bank of a stream known locally as the Ridgeway Branch, police reported today. Patrolman Jason Wiener was dispatched first to the scene. He was followed by Manchester’s Investigation Bureau, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit. Investigators found additional remains a short distance away, and the condition suggested that the person had been exposed to the elements for a long time. Excavation of the site revealed personal effects believed to belong to the departed, including a wallet with several pieces of identification, a pocket knife, and a watch. Police said that at this time, no foul play is expected. However, the remains will be examined by the State Police to confirm that.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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From music festivals to fireworks, summer packs a lot of punch — and a lot of noise. To keep all that fun from damaging your hearing, we’ve gathered some tips to help protect your ears from the sounds of summer. When you’re exposed to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), you run the risk of hearing loss. But just how prevalent are sounds that loud, really? You might be surprised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 31 million U.S. adults and children have noise-induced hearing loss. Keep your hearing protected this summer with our helpful tips. Carry Earplugs: Whether in your car, your purse, or your pocket, the must-have accessory of the summer is . . . earplugs! Whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or on a blanket watching fireworks, you can rest assured fitting those little plugs into your ears will go a long way toward protecting your hearing. They’re inexpensive and available at almost any pharmacy. Keep Your Distance: Stand far away from the speakers at concerts — they put out a whopping 110 dB or more, so even with hearing protection, you’ll want to stay well back. And even at 20 yards away, small fi reworks can still impact your hearing, so put some distance be-
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tween your family and the main event. Limit Your Exposure: Give your ears a break by stepping away from noise at regular intervals. Mowing the lawn? Take an extra rest if you mow for extended periods. Not crazy about the song? Move farther away from the stage or even outside, if that’s an option. One variable leading to hearing damage is length of exposure to noise, so proactively limit the duration. Less Listening: It’s easy and common to grab the headphones and crank some tunes when jogging, biking, or waiting for the event to start, but don’t overdo it. Keep the volume down, and take regular breaks — duration of sound exposure applies to headphones as well. Listening to audiobooks? Sorry, the same applies to you, too. Plug ’n’ Go: Loud noise caught you by surprise? For a short-term quick fix, plug your ears (gently) with your fingers and quickly move away from the sound source. Putting distance between you and the sound lessens its intensity and, thus, any potential hearing damage. If you know you have an event-filled season, contact us today for a complimentary consultation about custom-fit hearing protection! We can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www. Gardenstatehearing.com
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others. These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate. A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable. Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain. A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine. Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s
not just about heart disease. It’s a dangerous poison to your brain and no amount of folic acid fixes it. In fact, folic acid, the synthetic form of folate can occupy the receptors on your cells, and cause less of the real deal (folate) to get on the cell receptor, and then into the cell. Homocysteine is a stunt-double for glutamate, which is an excitotoxin. You might think of MSG in the same way as you do glutamate. Symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood instability, dark depression, brain fog, brain zaps, migraines, ADHD, hypnic jerks and bone pain are all tell-tale signs of hyperhomocysteinemia. This means that your homocysteine is higher than 15 µmol/L. It can be problematic for people in opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal because the high homocysteine acts like an excitotoxin in the brain. You need to reduce homocysteine. I’ve written a longer version of this article, and I’ll email it to you if you’d like it. Just sign up for my free newsletter, so I have you in my email database, and I’ll send out to you on Tuesday. In the meantime, the following nutrients are critical to reducing homocysteine: Vitamin B2, B9, B12 and B6 as well as zinc, magnesium, choline and betaine. You’ll want to eat less meat and more salads and green veggies. Greens are very high in natural folate (vitamin B9) which drives the methylation pathway, which breaks down homocysteine. The problem with meat is that it’s very high in methionine, an amino acid that results in more homocysteine. So let the side dish be meat, and the main dish be greens.
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Ocean County Officials Warn Residents: Be Wary Of Ticks
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Attention Ocean County residents! Be on the lookout for ticks and tick borne illnesses as you spend more time outdoors during the warmer weather this year. Ocean County officials urge everyone to be vigilant to avoid tick bites and infections. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that
the number of disease cases from ticks have doubled in the last 13 years,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “It is important that we work together to educate and raise awareness so we can keep the number of tick borne illness incidents low.” The CDC reported that NJ was in the
top 20 percent of states, with over 12,856 disease cases from ticks reported between 2004 and 2016. Officials ask you to take precautions when venturing outdoors this season. “When spending time outdoors it is very important to be vigilant of tick bites,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is also liaison to the Rutgers Cooper-
ative Extension Service. “One of the most important things we can do is take precautions to help reduce the chance of getting a tick infection.” A well-known tick borne illness is Lyme disease, spread by the blacklegged tick (deer tick). This tick can be found in the shrubby understory of the forest, high grassy areas, and in open fields; they prefer the cool, moist woodlands. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service of Ocean County reported that 20-45 percent of deer ticks in NJ carry Lyme disease. More than 70 percent of Lyme disease cases occur from the bite of ticks in the nymph stage – which is the size of a poppy seed. The Ocean County Health Department suggests these prevention methods to keep clear of ticks, including: Walking on cleared trails Staying in the center of a trail to minimize contact with leaf litter, brush and high grasses Minimizing the amount of exposed skin by wearing white socks, long pants, and a longsleeved shirt. You can tuck the pant legs into the socks, so ticks cannot crawl up the inside of the pants Wearing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticks Removing ticks immediately before going indoors Applying repellents to skin and clothing (Products that contain DEET can be directly applied to exposed skin and to clothing. Permethrin (hunter-grade) products can be applied to clothing/boots/shoes – not to skin - and actually kill ticks on contact with the treated clothing Using a hand-held mirror to thoroughly view all parts of the body Checking children and pets for ticks If you find a tick on yourself, your child or your pet: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Note: a tick must feed for at least 24 hours before they can transmit the Lyme disease bacterium. Make sure to follow these precautionary steps to avoid contact with ticks. In the event that you find a tick on yourself or someone else, try to avoid remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. If you find a tick, place it in a sealed container with a slightly damp (with water, not alcohol) piece of paper towel. You can bring it to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River, for identification. Tick experts are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office at 732-3491246, or visit the Extension Office website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu.
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Inaugural Cuisine On The Green Wine Festival Highlights Exceptional Featured Wines
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month. Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them. The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State vineries, including Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards. Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their Richwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sangria. The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine. Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria. Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino. Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Ornery Apple, and myriad reds and whites. They will be highlighting their Three Boys Brand’s Shore Thing at the festival. And lastly, DiMatteo Vineyards, will bring their Cranberry and Crantasia fruit wines, and various white and red wines, including their Pasquale red and feature their Blackeye. The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine. There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared by Cuisine on
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“Knocking Out” Opioid Addiction One Town At A Time
By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Ocean County officials, experts, and nearly 100 concerned residents gathered at the Cavalry Baptist Church in Little Egg Harbor to create a deeper dialogue around the ever-growing opioid epidemic in New Jersey. The program, called “Knock Out Opioid Abuse: A Town Hall Series” was the 18th out of 20 town hall discussions to be held throughout New Jersey. It generated conversation around the devastating statistics associated with the epidemic, prevention tactics, and various resources for recovery to try and provide a new way of looking at the issue. Rebecca Alfaro, deputy director of the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and moderator at the event, noted that the purpose of the panel was to brainstorm on “how can we heal as a community and how can we prevent this from continuing to happen?” “There is not a day that goes by without hearing or seeing a story in our neighborhood or in the media on the impact of the misuse of prescription medication or heroin abuse,” said Alfaro. “Ocean County is not immune. No family or community is immune.” The discussion brought to light some alarming statistics and heart-wrenching personal encounters with opioid addiction as the series’ five panelists each took a turn at the mic to share their perspectives. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato remarked that his usual approach to the opioid crisis is comprised of three “pillars.” These are education and prevention, strong law enforcement, and most importantly, breaking the cycle of addiction. “We were the first county in the state of New Jersey to use Narcan,” said Coronato, in reference to the chemical nasal spray that can potentially reverse an overdose and save a life. “We had 129 deployments in 2014, in
2015 we had 272, in 2016 we went up to 502, and then…went down from 502 to 341 in 2017 and as of this date we’re at about 135.” From 2014 to 2016, overdose deaths went up from 112 to 216. However in 2017, the number went down to 166. “I’m very proud of that” 25 percent reduction in overdose deaths, said Coronato. Not only this, but Coronato drew attention to the serious rise in fentanyl use noting that by 2017, 65 percent of overdose victims had fentanyl in their systems. “Fentanyl is a game changer.” As we can see from these statistics, the opioid crisis is not going away any time soon. Coronato explained that breaking the cycle of addiction is the number one priority now when it comes to tackling the epidemic. Programs like the Opioid Overdose Response program, established in 2016, and Blue HART, established in 2017, have made strides in helping addicts recover and heal before an overdose takes place. Blue HART (Heroin, Addiction Response Team) allows addicts to walk into their local participating police station and turn in their drugs in exchange for recovery assistance. Ocean County towns including Lacey, Ocean Gate, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough, Manchester and Brick all participate in the Blue HART program. Coronato noted that Surf City on Long Beach Island is the newest addition to the program. “It’s not just impacting the patient,” said Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Chief of Addiction Medicine and Medical Director of Partial Hospital Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Abbas provided the panel of experts with a public health perspective, remarking that opioid abuse not only affects the patient but also the family, and society as a whole. Abbas said that the problem has a significant impact on the medical sector, when you think about the amount of hospital beds or emergency room resources addicts require
in an overdose situation, saying “this is the time to be dealing with this.” Michael Capko, DART Coalition Manager echoed these sentiments when he discussed some of the barriers people face when attempting to get treatment. Capko explained that, across the board, it is usually insurance issues and cost that became a barrier for many seeking treatment. The gap between those who are uninsured or have Medicaid, and those facilities that will treat them is significant, which is a huge issue that still needs fixing when it comes to improving the way we help addicts. “I think the one of the biggest things that we can do in this field is to advocate and support all aspects of the continuum, so from prevention to treatment and recovery support services,” he added. “This is a disease that we’re talking about, and sometimes diseases are treated with medication and sometimes they are treated with other preventative measures,” said Alfaro. As Alfaro said, one way to deal with opioid abuse is prevention. This is the most important step in handling opioid abuse, according to Liza DeJesus, director of prevention services at Prevention First. “Prevention is the first stop to addressing this epidemic,” said DeJesus. “We plant the seed of hope…we let the children know what it is that they can do to prevent them from growing up to be addicted.” The way this is done is through evidence based curriculum and prevention strategies within schools and communities. DeJesus noted that Prevention First starts teaching kids about prevention as young as pre-kindergarten. “Self-esteem, showing them how to make healthy decisions, helping them through the process of decision making, making them confident children, believing in themselves; all of these things lead up to a resilient child,”
she said. DeJesus emphasized that it is important to have a continuous conversation with children as they grow up. “The younger we start, the more they get the message.” Another important aspect that makes prevention an ideal alternative is that prevention strategies are less expensive than recover treatment, according to DeJesus. “For every dollar that’s spent in prevention, there are up to $20 spent in treatment,” said DeJesus. “It affects all of us.” Another panelist, Pastor Mike Dellaperute of the Cavalry Baptist Church, discussed what he considers to be the biggest barriers to dealing with addiction. “There are many barriers to getting help… drugs are an idol and they require a sacrifice,” he said. Dellaperute’s first barrier is that it is impossible to trust an addict, and the second is that sometimes we are the barrier when we act as enablers. “The most loving thing you can do for them [addicts] is make it as difficult as possible for them to continue in their lifestyle,” he explained. The town hall program brought forth a lot of new information and provided some hope to the public that Ocean County officials are working tirelessly to fight the opioid epidemic every day. Officials emphasized that the goal is to nip the problem in the bud so that we can prevent people from becoming addicts and eradicate the problem before it even starts. Coronato noted that frequently used medications for treatment such as methadone, vivtrol, and suboxone, are not cures, but rather “just cure the craving.” This is what Coronato believes we need to avoid and we can start by helping addicts with law enforcement systems, as opposed to through them. This, and sustainable recovery, are the goals, according to officials.
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College recently held a ribbon cutting for its newest addition to the campus, the H. Hovnanian Health Sciences Building. The new building is named for The Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation, the generous donor of $3.75 million to the Ocean County College Foundation. The grant will be dedicated to supporting OCC’s health science programs. According to Kenneth Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean County College Foundation, $2.5 million of that has been given as an endowment to grant scholarships to attendees of the College’s health sciences programs. The remaining $1.25 million has been approved for healthcare programs at Ocean County College. The total cost of constructing the Health Sciences Building was approximately $18,550,000. The majority of the project was funded by Chapter 12 which is supported 50 percent by the state and 50 percent by the county. “The College is grateful to the County of Ocean for its unwavering support of OCC’s campus,” said Sara Winchester, Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration. “It has been underwritten by not only our [Ocean County] freeholders and our college [OCC] but also the H. Hovnanian Foundation,” said Malagiere. The Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to “provide funding for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, or testing for public safety purposes,” according to a press release by OCC. Present at the ribbon cutting was “guest of honor” Edele Hovnanian, daughter of Hirair and Anna Hovnanian and president of the foundation, who said a few words on her family’s behalf. “Ocean County College has always been a part of our family’s life…I was raised on North Maple Avenue in Toms River so a good part of my memories and childhood is tied to Ocean County,” said Edele. “This gift from my parents is just the beginning.” “He [Hirair Hovnanian] had great memories with all the men whose names are now on all the buildings in the campus and it
was about time that I had dad’s name here too,” she added. Edele remarked that she was proud to have her father’s name on such a beautiful building. The new H. Hovnanian Health Sciences Building is a 47,000 square foot, three-story building that was constructed for the nursing and health sciences programs, some of the largest programs in the college. It will provide anywhere from 600 to 800 students per day with various upgraded facilities, new resources and equipment, and more room, to facilitate a much more conducive and accessible learning environment. “We needed a building that justified what we are doing here,” said Malagiere. Some of the unique features in the building include Nursing Skills Labs with 30 hospital beds and training equipment, Simulation Labs with programmable mannequins that react to students’ actions, a CPR Training Room, a Phlebotomy Lab and Medical Coding Computer Lab, Continuing and Professional Education Lab with Exam Rooms, a Fitness Room, and a Public Wellness Center/Clinic with Reception/Waiting Area and Exam Rooms. A particularly cool feature of the new building is the Simulation Labs. These are four rooms set up like patient rooms with a control center in the middle, where students “can practice their skills in a safe environment,” according to Teresa Walsh, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences, while being observed by faculty through a twoway mirror. “Faculty can become the voice of the patient, they can change the scenario to see if they [the students] are meeting all the skills,” she added. The simulation labs encompass ER, Pediatrics/OB, ICU, and other areas of medicine for a more well-rounded skill level. Whereas the program only has one sim lab and one control room in the current building, according to Walsh, they will now have four. Another beneficial aspect of the new sim labs is a conference room located right next door where students can go to see a video recording of how they handled the (OCC - See Page 31)
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Continued From Page 30 patient situation in the simulation for better feedback. The new area provides students with more space and better equipment to work with so that they are better prepared when it comes time to work on real patients. Not only this, but the expanded facilities allow OCC to expand its student population within the nursing program. “We’re going to be able to open up courses that were closed down because of space; lack of classrooms, lack of faculty, so we’re excited about that,” said Malagiere. Walsh called the ribbon cutting a wonderful day for the nursing program. “We kind of outgrew our building…it was built in the 70s, it’s very small,” said Walsh. She noted that the new building provides the students with more collaborative space so that nursing students, who she said tend to gravitate towards each other, can work together comfortably for studying. “We’re also going to have continuing education related to health sciences in the building too,” she said. “That involves point of care technicians, medical technicians, that work with nurses in the hospitals,” to create an interaction between the career side and the continuing education side of the program. Walsh added that in addition to these titles, they will also have Phlebotomists and EKG technicians available. “Generations of students will benefit from this beautiful building,” said Dr. Jon Lar-
The Manchester Times, May 26, 2018, Page 31 son, President of Ocean County College, in his opening remarks. Among many thanks, Larson thanked the Ocean County Freeholders who “together with the state of New Jersey, bonded this project to the tune of $13.6 million.” Present at the ribbon cutting were Freeholder John C. Bartlett, liaison to OCC, and Freeholder Virginia Haines, the honoree of the OCC Foundation’s upcoming Fellowship Gala on June 15. Bartlett joked that “it’s only through the miracles of modern medicine that I’m standing here today, and so it is entirely appropriate and a great honor for me, to be in this health science building.” Bartlett deeply thanked the Hovnanian Foundation for contributing to this project to further health science education, remarking that in the time he knew Hirair Hovnanian, he knew him as “a great man.” “Here at OCC, our student body and our education ambitions both continue to grow, and our college campus follows suit. We regularly undertake capital projects knowing full well, the quality of our surroundings is directly proportional to the quality of the daily lives of our students and is also a tribute to the citizen taxpayers of Ocean County,” said Larson. Malagiere remarked that anyone can become a “Major Donor” by dedicating one of the classrooms or labs in the new building. Donor opportunities range from the fi rst to the third floor and from $25200,000. All donations will go towards supporting scholarships and health science programs.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE ADVANCED FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS, PC To drag one’s feet is to proceed slowly, reluctantly or without enthusiasm. To sweep someone off their feet is to overwhelm with charm. And to stand on one’s own feet is to be independent and self-supporting. These are just a few examples of the many sayings that refer to the feet. But some may ask, why feet? Simply put, because the feet are the foundation of the body and just like any other structure, the body without a strong foundation will begin to suffer possible serious problems, making proper foot care of the utmost importance. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, conveniently located in the Whiting Stop & Shop Shopping Center at 40 0 Lacey Road, Suite 9B, offers patients the exceptional care they deserve in the latest state-of-the-art facility by highly experienced and caring professionals. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists was originally founded by Dr. Scott Amoss in 2000 and was formerly located in Toms River. In 2005, seeing there was a great need for his ser vices in the area, Dr. Amoss relocated his practice to
Whiting. In February of 2014, with the need for more space to accommodate his expanding practice and to house newer, more technically advanced equipment, Advanced Foot & Ankle relocated to its present beautifully decorated, comfortable, clean and spacious facility. The personable Dr. Amoss is a highly-educated professional who is a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore. The happily married father of three studied and received an undergraduate degree in chemistry at Cook College at Rutgers University. He became a member of a National Chemistry Honor Society and worked for several years as a chemist before he decided to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Amoss attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine where he finished fourth in his class of over 100 graduates and subsequently graduated cum laude in 2000. He is also the recipient of many honors and accolades, including Deans List recognition during all four years while attending the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing a twoyear surgical residency at
William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton, New Jersey, Dr. Amoss received extensive training in fields such as orthopedics, vascular, plastic and reconstructive surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology and radiology. Dr. Amoss was also on staff at the South Jersey Wound Care Center, the largest facility in South Jersey. His expertise and training has led him to be a Board Qualified Foot Surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is also a Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Dr. Amoss is currently on staff at Community Medical Center in Toms River and the Manchester Surgery Center, where he performs inpatient and outpatient surgery. He is also a member of the New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society and American Podiatric Medical Association. The impressive qualifications at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists are not limited to Dr. Amoss. Those on his staff are all Certified Podiatric Medical Assistants through the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants. Dr. Amoss and
his team of professionals treat all of the common foot ailments including hammertoes, bunions, athletes’ foot, ingrown nails and heel pain. “We treat all ages and everything from the knee down,” said Dr. Amoss, including P.A.D., or peripheral arterial disease, a common circulatory problem which narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow, causing symptoms such as leg pain when walking. This condition can also reduce blood flow to your heart and brain, as well as your legs. Treatment for Achilles tendon, ankle instability, ankle sprains and sports injuries of the ankle and foot are also addressed. The new facility also offers o n - site surger y, X-rays and biopsies, often finding sk in c anc e r that others may have missed. “With diabetes being on the rise, proper foot care for those with diabetes is a major concern,” continued Dr. Amoss. “With a diabetic foot, a small wound can be slow to heal, lead to
infection and sometimes severe consequences including amputation. However, at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, surgery is always a last resort.” Although prestigious qualifications are always important when choosing a physician, impressive qualifications in the compassion department are of equal importance. From the pleasant voice that answers your call to the smile that greets you as you walk through the door of Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, there is a genuine feeling of caring, concern and compassion. You are never just a number at Advanced Foot & Ankle. Dr. Amoss and his dedicated team all agree that the most important and best part of their job is making a positive impact
on people’s lives. In short, their mission is “Making people feel better,” said Podiatric Assistant Kristen Valentino. All of your foot care needs are taken care of at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, which also offers a large and stylish selection and expert fitting of orthopedic and diabetic shoes and sandals. They even carry specially formulated nail polish for those suffering from fungal infections. Extras and details such as these are what makes Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists stand out from the rest. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists PC is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-350-0100 or visit them online at AdvFootandAnkle.com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 26 - June 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales. You can compete without losing sight of good manners. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace. You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have
enough love and affection to share with everyone you meet. You are also generous with your cash. Be crystal clear, however, if repayment is required and set a firm limit on spending for the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity may be too good to pass up. Taking a risk will likely meet with success if you don’t lose touch with common sense this week. Romantic moments with a loving partner may be in your near future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be prepared to make quick decisions in the upcoming week. Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought. There’s no challenge too big to conquer if you have done your homework and plan carefully. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your desire for a free-range lifestyle may be limited by family dynamics or demands. In the upcoming week you may be at a disadvantage in social settings or group activities. Focus on getting finances in shape. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Increase your energy levels. Competitive sports, workouts or even long walks with a partner can improve your productivity. Focus on long term investments in the week ahead and only purchase enduring products. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your obvious friendliness guarantees that everyone is pulling for you to succeed. You will receive helping hands whenever they are needed. Make choices that benefit many rather than a few in the week ahead.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps By Wolfgang Puck People living in tropical climates understand the role that eating spicy foods can play in helping them adjust to the weather. A subtle or not-sosubtle jolt of chilies or the sweet-hot glow of fresh ginger (or similar seasonings) can warm you up from the inside when chilly breezes are blowing. And, interestingly, those same ingredients can cool you off on a hot summer day by making you sweat just a little. So now is a perfect time to cook something spicy, when many of us are still enjoying springtime temperatures while looking forward to summer’s arrival. That is why I’m happy to share a recipe straight out of the tropics for a seafood curry developed by my team of chefs at Spago in the Four Seasons Resort on Maui. You’ll find curry in many different Asian cuisines, from India to Thailand and Malaysia to even Japan, where it was originally introduced by the British. But the British, in fact, picked up their love of curry in India - an interesting example of how culinary influences can travel full circle. This particular recipe, with its coconut milk base, sweet and tangy tamarind paste and more exotic ingredients like galangal (a root similar to ginger but earthier in flavor), is closest to the Thai style of curry. Use a mild or medium-spicy curry powder blend. You can find all of the ingredients in well-stocked ethnic markets or online; and in the recipe itself I suggest substitutions for items that may be harder to locate. To complement and balance with the spiciness, the sauce includes not only sweet banana but also fresh lemon, lime and orange juices. To accompany the curry and soak up every drop of its delicious sauce, the recipe includes a tropical rice that’s as simple to make as the main dish itself. Be sure to seek out jasmine rice, an easy-to-find long-grained variety prized for a fragrance reminiscent of its namesake. Like so many good recipes, this one offers many opportunities for making up your own variations. In place of the shrimp, feel free to substitute fresh scallops or chunks of whatever fish fillet you like, adjusting the cooking time according to the variety of seafood. You could also replace all or some of the banana with another tropic fruit such as pineapple or mango, or even something more exotic like the lychee. Sweet onion and squares of red, green, orange or yellow bell peppers also taste delicious and look beautiful added along with the fruit. If you’ve never made curry before, this recipe provides a perfect introduction. And you’ll feel cool, both literally and figuratively, once you’ve added it to your repertoire! SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE Serves 8 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 24 jumbo shrimp, about 4 1/2 pounds (2.25 kg), peeled and deveined 2 large ripe but firm bananas, peeled and chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh galangal, or 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh ginger
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion 4 tablespoons mild to medium-hot Thai or Indian curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups (1.25 L) canned coconut milk 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 4 tablespoons tamarind paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) torn Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves 3 dried kaffir lime leaves, or 3 large strips lime zest Coconut rice (recipe follows) In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the shrimp and saute, stirring continuously, just until they start to turn pink but are not yet cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate, and set aside. Add the bananas, apple, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, ginger and green onion to the pan; saute, stirring continuously, until they begin to soften but yet brown, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, and stir and scrape to deglaze any pan deposits; then, stir in the lemon, lime and orange juices, tamarind paste and cilantro. Bring to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Strain the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Return the sauce to the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Mound the rice on the center of each heated serving plate. Place 3 shrimp on top, and spoon the sauce over and around the rice. COCONUT RICE Serves 8 2 cups (500 mL) jasmine rice 3 cups (750 mL) cold water 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch saffron threads 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves Put the rice in a fine-meshed strainer, rinse under cold running water, and drain well; repeat. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the 3 cups (750 mL) water. Bring to boil over high heat; then cover securely with the lid, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave still covered to steam for about 10 minutes longer. Uncover the rice, add the butter, orange zest, cumin and coconut, and stir lightly with a fork, fluffing the rice, until combined. With your fingertips, crumble the saffron over the rice and fluff again with the fork. Stir in the cilantro or mint and serve.
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