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–Photo courtesy Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek lights the Menorah of Warmth on the first night of Chanukah at The White Butterfly. By Bob Vosseller Lights, recalls the victory of a jar of undefi led oil was found, JACKSON – The Jewish hol- militarily weak Jewish people enough to burn only one day, iday of Hanukah was observed who defeated the Syrian Greeks but it lasted miraculously for in the township with joy and who had overrun ancient Israel eight. In commemoration Jews celecelebration through two public and sought to impose restricevents in early December. tions on the Jewish way of life brate Hanukkah for eight days The first was held at the and prohibit religious freedom. by lighting an eight-branched Chabad of Jackson on Dec. They also desecrated and candelabra known as a meno2 where a 9-foot Hanukkah defiled the Temple and the oils rah. Today, people of all faiths menorah erected at The White prepared for the lighting of consider the holiday a symbol Butterfly was lit on the first the menorah, which was part and message of the triumph of night of the eight-day holiday. of the daily service. Upon re- freedom over oppression, of Hanukkah, the Festival of capturing the Temple only one (Lighting - See Page 5)
–Photo by Chris Lundy Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Five years ago, the Ocean County Prosecutor didn’t need a platform, said Bradley Billhimer, the man who took over that job in October. The prosecutor’s job used to be more straightforward, as being one of the top law enforcement officers in the region. You lock up bad guys and protect people. (Epidemic - See Page 4)
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Jackson To Buy New Radio System
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Township officials moved forward with a plan to purchase a new police radio system, with the introduction of a bond ordinance appropriating $6,509,000, during a recent council meeting. The ordinance authorized the issuance of $6,183,550 in bonds and notes to finance a portion of the costs. Council members also approved the introduction of an ordinance authorizing the
acquisition of a portion of Perchuk Lane. Another ordinance on first reading authorized the acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Council members also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of a police radio communications system in an amount not to exceed $5,655,520.85. Also approved was a reso-
lution awarding a contract to quality Medical Transport, Inc. for emergency ambulance service which will include a third party billing for a 36-month period with the option to renew for one, twoyear period. Councilman Scott Martin praised the service saying “they’ve done an outstanding job and they routinely respond in under nine minutes.” (Radio - See Page 5)
Jackson’s Credit Gets Second Highest Rating
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Jackson’s credit rating has been raised to the second-highest possible, officials said. Moody’s Investors Services upgraded the township from Aa2 to Aa1, which reflects the agency’s opinion that Jackson Township is fiscally responsible. “My administration
has worked hard to stabilize spending and secure a sound budget, while faced with financial challenges. Combined with our current Standard and Poor’s rating of AA+, the township has received the second highest rating a debt issuer can receive. This is fantastic news and I thank (Credit - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 spirit over matter, of light over darkness. Additional information about Hanukkah is available at chabadofjackson. com/Hanukkah. T h is ceremony was orga n i zed i n partnership with The White Butterf ly, and featured a menorah covered with scar ves, mittens and socks. Following the menorah lighting ceremony, the winter gear was donated to the needy. The event included a fire show, arts and crafts for children and jelly doughnuts. “The menorah ser ves as a symbol of Jackson’s dedication to preser ve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship God freely, openly, and with pride. It also serves to benefit the needy in our own com-
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Continued From Page 1 “Their record is impeccable,” Bressi added. Council members reluctantly passed a resolution authorizing the execution of an affordable housing obligation agreement
The Jackson Times, December 15, 2018, Page 5 munity.” Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek said prior to the event. “The message of Hanuk kah is the message of light,” Rabbi Naparstek said. “The nature of light is that it is always victor ious over dark ness. A small amount of light dispels a lot of darkness. Another act of goodness and kindness, another act of light, can make all the difference.” Jackson’s menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad in more than 100 countries around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and enjoy the holiday message The second observance of Hanukkah included a Menorah lighting in front of the township municipal complex on the night of Dec. 5. Linda Selznick, the
chief coordinator of the event, said that more than 200 people came to the annual celebration. The gathering included residents and guests of the Jewish faith, Christians and speakers from Howell and Lakewood. The 13th annual observance noted the fourth night of Hanukkah and began w it h ref resh ment s prov ided by t he event’s sponsors, the Women of Bat Shalom Hadassah, the Westlake Yiddish Cultural Club, Yiddish Heritage Club of Winding Ways, Shalom Club of Metedeconk Lakes and the Yiddish Heritage Shalom Club of South Knolls. Mayor Michael Reina and Council President Kenneth Bressi were among those present for the ceremony along with 12th District Assemblymen Ronald S. Dancer. Reina commended Selznick and those i nvolve d i n orga n i z i ng t he a n nu al
event. Rabbi Emeritus Michael Klein, from t he cong regat ion of A hawat Ola m, Howell, spoke about the meaning of Hanukkah, describing the miracle of the Temple Menorah, when the one remaining f lask of oil miraculously lasted eight nights. Candles are lit each night of Hanuk kah to commemorate this miracle. Jackson students performed several festive Hanu k kah songs du r ing the evening program. “Thank you. You did the community proud,” Sel z n ick said than k i ng the student choir, the mayor and council and the township staff who made the event possible. The crowd then moved outside from the town hall chambers to the lawn near the Jackson Museum where the four candles of the Menorah were lit.
with Highview Homes, Inc. “I’m holding my nose to do it but the state says we have to do this so I vote yes,” Martin said. Council vice president Rob Nixon and Councilman Barry Calogero voted no while Councilwoman Anne Updegrave and Bressi voted yes. Earlier in the year, members of
council voiced their discontent toward state mandated regulations that resulted in the addition of housing developments which include adding low income housing units in the township. Township Clerk Ann Marie Eden discussed setting the council meeting dates for 2019. Nixon recommended continuing
to hold only one council meeting during the summer. “It’s not like a line of people has come to us in July and August,” Nixon added. Eden said “we can finalize these dates during our Dec. 18 meeting.” That will include the date of this year’s reorganization meeting.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Meetings
OCEAN COUNTY – As the holiday season approaches, are you one of those people who feel left out of the festivities? You are not alone. Many of us who deal with mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, feel the same way. You do not have to suffer alone. There are two mental health support groups that meet in Ocean County that can provide support for you during this time, and throughout the year. The Jackson group meets at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center (CWC) located at 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 on Wednesday afternoons, year-round, at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on Wednesday and Friday
evenings, year-round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. DBSA is a national and NJ state-wide, non-profit, tax-free, 501(c)3 charitable corporation, whose mission is to help, support, educate, and improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. If you suffer from mood disorders, we welcome you to attend our group. Those who have a family member or friend with these issues are also welcome. It is an entirely voluntary group with no registration required, or payment of dues or fees, but we do accept a small voluntary donation. For more information, call Maureen at 732-536-5826. DBSA Jackson is led by its members, who have similar mental health issues; and have had special training on how to lead groups. If you have questions, call Maureen at 732-536-5826.
Grunin Center Hosts Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” TOMS RIVER — Lightwire Theater is traveling north from the members’ New Orleans home base to present “A Very Electric Christmas” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Sunday, December 23, at 6 p.m. Lightwire Theater is known for its signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and music designed to evoke imagery. The group debuted their first “A Very Electric Christmas” in New Orleans in December 2013, and now takes this captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship, and love – centered on a young bird named Max – throughout the country and around the world. This show brings
a whole new meaning to “home for the holidays.” The performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for children, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-2550500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about group and student rates. 92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 2018-2019 Grunin Center Season. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
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Trial of the Century! TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Historical Society presents Trial of the Century! on Feb. 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. Return to 1932 and revisit the Hopewell, NJ kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son and the subsequent investigations that led to the trial of the century.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Good Samaritans Exist – Right Here In Lakehurst The other day I had a fall outside the Lakehurst post office. Going to my car, I inadver tently t ripped on a small stone wh ile stepping off the curb. Falling is a scary thing for anyone but especially for an 84-yearold woman who always needs help to get up. For a moment, as I lay sprawled on the street, I just prayed I would not be run over by an inattentive driver! Then I realized that there were several people su r rou nd i ng me and asking me if I had “any pain,” “could I move,” “d id I ne e d any help to stand?” I even heard someone say they had already called 911! I was star tled. Pleased, but surprised! W here had all these p e o ple c o m e f r o m? One man apologized after a minute or two because he had to go t o a n a p p oi nt m e nt , but spoke with others a rou nd me t o m a ke sure that I would not be left alone. A clerk from the post off ice a l so r e m a i ne d w it h t he g r ou p. A not he r
gentleman went to his car to get a roll of paper towels so that I would not have my head on the cold ground. Everyone wanted to help me stand. I could not allow anyone to help me up because I have a shoulder replacement and I need to have a special tech n ique to stand with assistance. About four minutes after my fall a police off icer, Jason Guide, arrived. I explained the problem with getting erect. He maneuvered people to various positions, then bent down beh i nd me, and i n a twinkling of an eye, the kind “strangers” and the officer had me back up on my feet. I kept apologizing for all the trouble, but everyone told me they were glad to help. I just want to thank all those persons who ma de a n emba r r a ssing event a very happy and appreciative moment for me to be truly thankful. With sincere thanks and appreciation… Dolores Corte Lomega Manchester
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Article On Use Of Force Doesn’t Tell Whole Story A story from NJ Advance Media (nj.com) on law enforcement use of force will look to develop controversy and discontent by providing data with little context about the use of force officers are required to use. Police officers face an unparalleled challenge of saving lives, restoring peace, and bringing criminals to justice. The situations they face are dynamic and involve split second decisions. They are not done within the safety and security of a newsroom. The actions they take can mean life or death. In 2016 alone over 1,800 New Jersey Police Offi cers were a s s au lt e d wh i le doi ng the job of protecting the communities they serve. The number of assaults on offi cers increased 8 percent and contempt for law enforcement is a growing trend nationwide. Often thanks to irresponsible and half-written articles like the one released. Yes, law enforcement is permitted to use force, and newspapers buy ink in barrels. No revelations there. Unfortunately print media has all but disappeared and has been replaced with online news. When you can’t count newspapers anymore to tout your commercial success you have to generate “clicks” to sell advertising at top dollar. Regretfully, that has led to the demise of legitimate journalism in this country. I knew where this “investigative report” was going the moment I saw the teaser headings and salacious preview video. It worked a few months ago for another NJ news organization so why not give it a crack here at nj.com. They have provided you with a clickable database for watercooler banter, nothing more. Like TMZ, Inside Edition and the like they are giving
Letters To The Editor you a suggestive bit of likely the officer that con- Obama’s presidential tensensational data to keep an unsuspecting public engaged. Regretfully and unfortunately they have only told half the story. True journalists at least attempt to tell an entire story. WHY was force used? Was it justified? Did the officer prevent a violent rape or violent assault? Did they tackle a fleeing robbery suspect? Was the suspect resisting arrest? You will never know. You see, NJ.com only used the single page Use of Force repor ts. The Investigation report, supplemental reports and witness statements would tell the whole stor y but nj.com didn’t work on get t i ng t hem. That would require significantly more work and journalistic ability instead of having interns entering data into a spreadsheet for the last several months. Time is money when you need to generate clicks to sell advertising. Regrettably, “clicks” are today’s benchmark for journalistic success. Unreasonable or criminal uses of force are discovered more quickly today than ever before thanks to body cams, dash cams and the omnipresent cell phone. I say “thanks to” because I don’t want those officers in our ranks as much as the public doesn’t. They don’t belong in our profession. But use of force isn’t pretty and what may look like unreasonable force to the untrained eye is an acceptable use of force under the law. That decision will be determined by a prosecutor, judge and jury, not the amount of clicks it received online or irresponsible comments under a suggestive and misleading headline to make you click. Articles like this only makes a difficult job today incredibly more difficult. The officer that is “number one” today in your community on the database is
sistently leads the agency in arrests. Good arrests. He is the officer that is proactively patrolling and attempting to put a dent in crime in your community. And congratulations nj.com, now that officer will be doing everything he can to stay off your “half story” spreadsheet next year and the year after that. Improvements to our profession will continue with the support and assistance of the communities and citizens we serve, not with click bait entertainment. Patrick Colligan President New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Trump Is Mean To Everyone And Deserves Scorn In response to letter entitled “No Reason To Be Mean About Tr ump” in The Brick Times of December 1st, I feel morally obliged to offer a contrary view. I do not challenge the sincerity of the writer. I simply cannot grasp her reasoning, par ticularly because her hero acts like the playground bully always picking fights. But, if somebody hits him back, he runs off to the school principal to complain. This political era - or is it error? - might be described as four blind men trying to identif y an elephant with each man touching a different part of the ani mal. O ne t ouche s t he trunk and concludes it’s a snake hanging in a tree. Another touches a foreleg and “sees” a tree. The third reaches high and grasps an ear, deciding it’s a flamingo. Who knows what the fourth man thought when he touched the tail? But let’s keep prurience out of this conversation! For the eight years of
u re, I w rote ma ny letters to various newspaper editors, some seeing the light of day by get ting published. I suppor ted Obama, not only as our president, but also as a noble man committed to making this nation into a more perfect union. [Kindly refer to the Preamble of the Constitution.] My letters often appealed to the general public to give him a chance; to support his initiatives for the good of the economy and for the betterment of the people; even to pray for him. Donald Trump actually rode on the back of Birtherism and bigotry to win the hearts and minds of many millions of Christian citizens. Throughout his campaign and through his two years as president, a day does not pass without some outrageous incitement to hatred, exclusion and/or violence against strangers and dissenters of his worldview. The relentless attacks against our First Amendment f lood Tweetland. The same has been t r ue whenever he speaks in person. His worldview is one of unadulterated greed, a greed without conscience, lack i ng i n self-ref lection, insatiable and with not a morsel of morality. Donald Trump is the pure narcissist and his brand of greed is endangering all of us. Yes, in those past letters of mine, I too urged my fellow citizens to pray for Obama. Did the writer of “No Reason To Be Mean About Trump?” Or did she, as so many Americans, decide that blind belligerence and autocratic rule are what America needed? Sadly, that is what we got! She says: May God bless America. I say: May God bless all of humanity! Isn’t God supposed to be Father (and Mother) of all human beings? Nicholas Molinari Brick
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Continued From Page 1 The opioid epidemic changed all that. Ocean County saw 53 overdose deaths in 2012. This doubled to 112 reported overdose deaths in 2013. That number would almost double again to 216 in 2016, before dropping to 163 in 2017. However, the county is back up to 193 as of Dec. 4. Billhimer’s predecessor, Joseph Coronato, had said it was eye-opening. His first year as prosecutor was 2013, just as Ocean County became vulnerable to the one-two punch of heroin and fentanyl. He saw 10 overdoses in seven days. That’s when he knew he needed a plan to combat the epidemic with more than enforcement. There needed to be more education and treatment for addicts. Billhimer told the mayors and government officials assembled at the Ocean County Mayors’ Association meeting that he would be continuing Coronato’s Blue HART - Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment - program. This program allows substance abusers to turn in their dangerous substances at participating police departments without any repercussions. They can then receive free addiction treatment and recovery services. “The chiefs were wary of me because they thought I would cut it,” Billhimer said. But he’s not. It will be part of his platform to combat drug addiction in the county. Another part will be teaching teenagers coping skills. Stress is always going to come, and kids need to know how to handle it. The metaphor he used was that training would change someone from an egg to a
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tennis ball. If you hit the ground, you need to be able to bounce back. The class would be adapted from similar strategies taught to police officers. He also spoke highly of #NotEvenOnce, a program that is already making great strides. Created by Manchester police, and used by Berkeley, this is a three-day program where police bring realistic information about drug abuse into the classroom, and a recovered addict also tells their story. He’d like to see that expanded throughout the county. Both programs would be worked into health education, he said, so they wouldn’t impact regular class time. This is not to say that enforcement is not part of the plan. Those who deal will be prosecuted more harshly. Those who are in possession of heroin will have a treatment plan as part of their conviction. In the whirlwind of meetings he’s had over the first 60 days of his appointment, he’s talked to a lot of experts about a lot of different programs. But there’s one piece still missing: He told the mayors and government officials that a long-term patient treatment facility is still lacking in Ocean County. He called for collaboration with all levels of government and education to stop the spread of addiction. He said he’s honored to have been appointed to the job, but he’s keenly aware that it is a five-year term. Currently, a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana is being debated and mayors wanted to know his stance on the issue. “I’m not a politician but I am a father,” he said. “I took an oath to support the law and enforce the law and that’s what I’ll do.”
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Routes 9 and 72, Manahawkin County Connection, Ocean County Mall, JC Penney Wing, Hooper Avenue, Toms River • Ocean County Training Center, Volunteer Way, Waretown. The following library branches: Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick Township; Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River; Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester Township; and the main branch of the Ocean County Library at 101 Washington St., Toms River. Last year, toys were collected and given to more than 1,300 children in more than 400 families throughout the county, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said. “We are again working with the Ocean County Police Chiefs Association and local police departments in order to make sure families that are in need are served by the program,” Mastronardy said. “It’s gratifying that so many people want to donate and help. “This year the number of requests for toys has already surpassed last year,” he said. “We are hopeful through the generosity of our citizens we can help those who have signed up.” Families who need assistance from the toy drive can fill out an application by the Dec. 12 deadline. They are encouraged to visit co.ocean.nj.us/OCsheriff or call 732929-2161. Toy distribution is scheduled for Dec. 15 and 16. •
A Very Electric Christmas TOMS RIVER – Lightwire Theater, known for their signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and music designed to evoke imagery, debuted their first holiday show “A Very Electric Christmas” in their hometown of New Orleans in December of 2013. This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship and love, centers on a young bird named Max, a familiar character to Lightwire Theater audiences and brings a whole new meaning to coming “home for the holidays.” See this show make its way to the Gr unin Center on Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children. Get tickets at grunincenter.org.
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Jackson Police Department Monthly Activity
JACKSON – During the month of November, the Jackson Police Department answered 8,883 calls for service. Calls for service can range from routine or minor problems (such as incident reports, neighbor disputes, suspicious or disorderly persons and motor vehicle related incidents or stops) to emergency calls (motor vehicle crashes, first aid calls, reports of crimes in progress). The members of the Jackson Police Department proudly serve our residents and visitors to the township and make every effort to respond to these calls in an efficient and effective manner. The following indicates just some of the activity that officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to during the month of November. Other information is noted in the Patrol Blotter or in specific News Releases. Total calls for service: 8,883: • 9-1-1 calls (total): 1,137 • 9-1-1 Hang up: 23 • Alarms (burglar/fire/medical/smoke): 197 • Animal Incident: 27
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Arrests (total): 90 Burglary: 4 Burglary to MV: 1 Criminal Mischief: 13 Dirt Bike Complaint: 11 Disabled Motor Vehicle: 47 Dispute/Argument/Disturbance: 86 DWI Arrests: 8 Erratic Driving: 65 First Aid: 315 Harassment: 17 Juvenile Complaint (non-criminal): 33 Missing Person: 9 Motor Vehicle Crash: 201 Motor Vehicle Stop: 1,300 Noise Complaint: 32 Parking Complaint: 26 Security Checks: 2,913 Suspicious Incident/Person/Vehicle: 136 Theft: 24 Traffic Enforcement Detail: 101 Welfare Check/Crisis Intervention: 68
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
JACKSON – In additional to our normal traffic enforcement patrols, the Jackson Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 7, 2018 and continuing through January 1, 2019, local and state law enforcement officials will be participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort, conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated or under the influence of controlled dangerous substances. This will include a number of enhanced DWI Patrols that will take place throughout the township during that time period. The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combi-
nation of high-visibility enforcement and public education. Last year, 20 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Some tips: • Don’t risk it. If you plan to drive, don’t drink. • Choose a sober, designated driver when you go out. • Use mass transit, a taxi or Uber/Lyft if you didn’t plan in advance. • Spend the night where the event is being held instead of driving. • Report impaired drivers to the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 Violators can lose their licenses, time from their jobs, and lose money in high fines and court costs as well as face imprisonment for repeat offenses, assault and vehicular manslaughter.
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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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I Woke Up And I Cannot Hear Sudden hearing loss occurs so quickly literally overnight or in an instant - that the change in hearing is dramatic and can be very upsetting. A sudden hearing loss can involve any part of the hearing system and something as straight forward as earwax can cause a sudden hearing loss. However, the term usually refers to a sudden “nerve” or sensorineural hearing loss. The loss is almost always in one ear and may be accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus (ear noises), and/or aural fullness/pressure. Suspected causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss include viral infection, ototoxic medications, acoustic trauma and meningitis. In most cases, the specific cause is never found (idiopathic). In cases with no known cause, viral infections or vascular blockage is suspected. There may be a history of a recent flu or cold, but in most cases, there are no other complaints. Partial or complete recovery occurs in
about 60-65 percent of the cases. Recovery can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. Those who seek immediate medical attention (within a week) have a higher recovery rate than those who wait. The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses. Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided. The medical evaluation usually involves a thorough history, otologic and audiologic examination. Remember, a sudden loss of hearing is not normal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact your primary care physician or ear, nose and throat physician for immediate medical treatment.
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State Drug Database Will Help Tackle Opioid Epidemic
By Jennifer Peacock TR ENTON – The newly launched Opioid Data Dashboard can help in the fight against opioid addiction. The New Jersey Department of Health designed the site to provide data to public health practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and the public. The dashboard features information on dr ug-related deaths, prescription monitoring program stats, naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) administrations, hospital visits, treatment a d m ission s a nd d ischa rges, a mong other data. This data is supplied by the Department of Health and New Jersey At t or ney G e ne r a l’s Of f ice, a mong others. It’s funded through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Improving public access to opioid-related data trends is vital to stemming the tide of this type of addiction in New Jersey,” DOH Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said. “More than 100 people die ever y day in the United
States from opioid-related drug overdoses, and it is our sincere hope that information contained in the dashboard will guide prevention efforts and lead t o d at a- d r ive n de cision m a k i ng i n combatting this devastating epidemic.” The dashboard complements real-time data distributed through the website of the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Response and Enforcement Strategies’ (NJCARES), housed within the NJAG’s Office. That site shares county specific information. “New Jersey’s efforts to tackle the opioid e pide m ic de p e nd on sm a r t , dat a- d r iven policies and collaboration between gover nment agencies,” Attor ney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. “Drawing on infor mation that the Off ice of the At tor ney General has posted on our NJ CARES website, the Department of Health’s opioid data dashboard illustrates what we can do when we work together.” The dashboard can be accessed at state.nj.us/ health/populationhealth/ opioid/.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Breathe Easier And Control Pain With Frankincense
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Frankincense is popular around Christmastime and the resin and oil have been used for ages. Frankincense resin is extracted out of trees that belong to the genus Boswellia, and that is why you see “Boswellia” on the ingredient list of dietary supplements, essential oils and other commercial products. Like curcumin, the boswellia-derived formulas are extraordinarily popular today, especially to treat joint pain, cancer, asthma and infections. This sticky sap that’s extracted from the tree dries out and is found in supplements galore. It offers more benefits than first meets the eye. There are many species of boswellia by the way, the most common one in the states is Boswellia serrata. Clinical trials show that “boswellic acids” from boswellia have anti-inflammatory properties so powerful that they rival non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). A crucial difference is that the medications have the ability to produce uncomfortable side effects like gastric ulceration and heartburn, but boswellia does not. Here are 4 compelling reasons to consider adding frankincense to your health regimen in some way, shape or form. It’s kind of amazing: 1. It Reduces Pain: Because it acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, it is a powerful painkiller for many physical conditions. There are many scientific papers supporting the use of boswellia for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as knee pain, back pain and more. 2. It Eases Asthma Symptoms: Boswellia extract is excellent at reducing leukotrienes,
a class of compounds in your body that trigger annoying allergies and terrifying bronchospasm. It mitigates asthma symptoms by keeping your airways open and reducing your immune reaction to environmental allergens. 3. It Relieves Gastrointestinal Discomfort: For those with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s, numerous studies are clear and profound! Boswellia absolutely provides soothing relief and reduces flare-ups, pain and possibly even progression of GI conditions. Remember, it’s a very strong natural anti-inflammatory and it pacifies your immune system. 4. Restricts the Growth of Cancer Cells: The natural boswellic acids from frankincense make it practical for slowing down the growth of cancer cells that invade the brain, breast, pancreas and blood (as in leukemia). Furthermore, acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) found in boswellia, has been shown to slow down the progression of multiple myeloma. Now that you understand the health benefits of this versatile plant, how can you integrate it into your life? It’s pretty easy, you can do what I do. I have the essential oil (Boswellia frereana) and I just put it into my diffuser during the day or sometimes just inhale it from my hands. You can put it in your bath, and some high-quality essential oils can be taken internally (depending on the brand). You can also take boswellia as a dietary supplement at any health food stores. It’s found all by itself in stand-alone products, as well as in multi-tasking formulas that relieve joint pain. And finally, you can burn frankincense resin as incense, like wise men and women have done for ages during important ceremonies and celebrations.
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TOMS RIVER – On Friday, September 14, 2018, Megan Franzoso, an EMT, went into cardiac arrest for 45 minutes while at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Once a pulse was returned, Megan was flown to Temple University Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, where she was in critical condition and spent time on life support in a medically induced coma. Megan was recently moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation center where she will spend some time learning how to walk and talk again. At this point, we have no idea how long her recovery period will be, but we do know that she has a long and very costly road ahead of her. It is expected that her medical insurance coverage will end before her need for care does; especially because of the level of care she has been receiving. A Game Night for Megan will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 6–10 p.m. at Winding River Ice Rink, 1211 Whitesville Rd, Toms River to help raise money for Megan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students with school ID. Kids 12 and under are free.
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Lawsuit Questions When County Can Share Public Records
By Jennifer Peacock Can the government deny public records to a requestor because they don’t want that information automatically posted to a third-party website that anyone can access? A Monmouth County Superior Court Judge is set to decide Nov. 26. Gavin Rozzi, creator of OPRAmachine.
com, and two others - Jennifer Coombs, who operates ASK NJ Media Co. and Time to Change - Jersey Style, and independent journalist and site administrator Jeff Epstein - have filed suit against various Monmouth County government officials for denying requests filed through that website. The county, which fulfills its Open Public
Records Act requests through the law offices Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, in Matawan, had asked that requests be made with a “secondary” or “alternative” email address, not through OPRAmachine. OPRAmachine.com allows the public to file records requests. The website describes it this way: “You choose the public authority
that you would like information from, then write a brief note describing what you want to know. We then send your request to the public authority. Any response they make is automatically published on the website for you and anyone else to find and read.” Email exchanges between attorney Catherine Kim and Rozzi, Coombs and Epstein show that requests were denied when alternative emails were not supplied, as per the county’s policy, adopted at some point over the summer, of not releasing records that automatically post those records to a website. Up to sometime in the early summer, it appears Monmouth County government agencies had honored requests made through OPRAmachine. The policy to reject OPRAmachine-filed requests happened after county employees didn’t redact bank account numbers and other personal information about Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Grammicioni and First Assistant Lori Linskey, Rozzi said. (The records, published to the site, were redacted by Rozzi.) “The only reason the Defendants have given Plaintiffs for why they are not providing OPRA responses to OPRAmachine is that they are worried about unauthorized disclosure of records,” Walter Luers, Esq., wrote in the court filing. The Clinton, New Jersey-based attorney is representing Rozzi, Coombs and Epstein. He’s also the president of The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government. “First, that is not Plaintiffs’ problem, that is Defendants’ problem.” An undated policy from Monmouth County Clerk Marion Masnick, provided by Kim to Jersey Shore Online Oct. 2 through an OPRA request, stated that “Due to the demand and volume of the requests and records, the county recognizes that it is possible to inadvertently release records with confidential and/or privileged information. Regardless of our diligent efforts to review and adequately redact confidential or privileged information, the county, like any organization, is susceptible to human error. It continued: “We respectfully request that all OPRA requestors provide an address or e-mail address that permits the county to correspond directly with the requestor and securely provide access to the records. The county will deny any requests for records if the responses, including attachments, are automatically posted on any websites.” In his brief, Luers pointed out that the county needing to redact documents does not give them the authority to deny releasing records to the OPRAmachine address. Nothing prevents those records, redacted or not, from being shared online. The county’s policy “punishes” OPRAmachine users. “This does not restrict the requestor from retaining, disseminating, distributing, or copying the records after receipt. However, the requestor may be liable for any unlawful disclosure of confidential and/or privileged information. The county does not waive any privilege or confidentiality within its message or the released records,” the county policy stated. “The county wishes (Records - See Page 21)
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll fi rst question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way. Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first. But he relished the challenge. In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again. Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients. That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani. About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018. Now, thanks to GSMC’s elec-
tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said. And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing. He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck. In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier. Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.” Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy. State Medical Center. If you’re Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, to 7. Doctors did an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.
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Continued From Page 15 to work alongside the requestor to provide the records requested and also prevent any inadvertent disclosure of confidential and/ or privileged information. We appreciate your courtesies and future cooperation.” Since announcing the lawsuit at the end of September, Rozzi has been working on changes to OPRAmachine. In an Oct. 9 email to Jersey Shore Online, he explained he’s been working to address privacy concerns raised by Monmouth County. “By the end of the month, we anticipate that our changes will allow OPRAmachine to detect and automatically redact social security numbers to protect privacy interests, something that no other proprietary public
records solution (that we are aware of in NJ) does,” Rozzi wrote. In a separate email the same day, Rozzi explained exactly why he fi led suit. “We want the court to order Monmouth County to do as they have previously done and honor the legally valid public records requests submitted to them by our users. We hope that the lawsuit will stop the county from treating public records requests differently because they originate from the OPRAmachine service. To remedy the county’s obstruction of the public records request process, we are urging the court to strike down the county’s unprecedented and overreaching policy that limits access to public information and fi nd them in violation of the law.” A follow-up email to Kim, and her as-
sociate Sean Kean, was not answered by press time. OPRA is the law that gives citizens access to most public records, with some exceptions. According to “A Citizen’s Guide to the Open Public Records Act,” written by the New Jersey Government Records Council, “a public record under the common law is one required by law to be kept, or necessary to be kept in the discharge of a duty imposed by law, or directed by law to serve as a memorial and evidence of something written, said, or done, or a written memorial made by a public officer authorized to perform that function, or a writing fi led in a public office. The elements essential to constitute a public record are that it be a written memorial, that it be made by a public
officer, and that the officer be authorized by law to make it.” In its broadest sense, a requestor must submit in writing the request for an existing document or fi le or recording. While most government agencies ask that the requestor use their OPRA form, it’s not required, although the request must state that it’s an OPRA request. The government agency has seven business days to provide the item, or ask for an extension. Requests can be denied if the item in question does not exist, or is not covered under OPRA. Jersey Shore Online reached out to the Government Records Council for comment on OPRA, and how the law’s framers didn’t anticipate 21st Century technologies. They did not respond by press time.
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Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River. Immediate Occupancy – RENTALS, 2 BR homes- 1 or 1.5 Baths. SALES - single & doublewide homes. Call 732-370-2300. (51)
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. (50)
Manchester - 2 bedroom mobile home. 55+. Gym, clubhouse. 20 minutes from Seaside. $6,000. 732350-8685, 973-670-8325 (2)
For Rent Village SRV - Condo to share. Women 40 to 70. With job. $600/month ser. Good credit. 732-662-1291. (50) Small One Person Apartment In Beachwood - Quiet private home, quiet neighborhood. Call for details. 732-341-7009. (50) Flexible Space For Rent - Prime location. Plenty of parking. GSCB Plaza, 340 Route 9 Bayville, NJ. Call Ed 973-886-0053. (1)
Auto For Sale For Sale By Original Owner - 2008 Toyota Avalon LTD 4 door Sedan 135,000 miles, $7,500, Fully loaded with sliding sun roof, pearl white/ tan leather interior/tan carriage roof, brand new tires. Current full inspection writeup by original dealer, has 2020 inspection sticker. 732-270-3966. (51)
Items For Sale Plot - For Sale Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery Plot. $1,200. Must be Veteran or spouse will pay transfer fees. 732-773-1429. (51)
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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (51) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Caregiver – I’m a loving, compassionate caregiver with over 20 years experience to include demential and Alzheimer’s. Will take excellent care of your elderly/ sick loved one, at home. Willing to travel. Available 24/7. Live-in or live-out. 201-589-7269. (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 - CNA’S, CHHA’S, LPN’S. Weekly pay. Numerous cases throughout Ocean Count y. M a k e y o u r o w n s c h e d u l e FT/PT. 732-288-1600. (2)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800. Tony/Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (50) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (51) Removal Service and More - We Haul It All! Yard waste, household junk, trees/shrubs, furniture, appliances, metals, construction debris, concrete, dirt/sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (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) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (40) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
Low Voltage Technician - Familiar with card access, CCTV systems, key pad and panel installation, door closures, security cameras. Please send resume to SSpies.alu@gmail.com. (1)
Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (4)
Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (3)
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (36)
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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. (5)
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CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (3)
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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Healthcare Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents By Joyce Blay There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living. Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents. One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years. “I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor. Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose. “You do what you want to do,” she says. For thirty years, Bartley
Healthcare has provided that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Officer Philip Scalo and his physician partners. “My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.” With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team. Others think so, too. The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America. “What we’ve always
tried to do is be leaders in our field,” Scalo says. For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that ser ve their healthcare
needs. Bar tley Healthc are opened as a 120 -bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground. Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties. Bar tley Healthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes. Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care.
The campus facilities also offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; assisted living; memory care programs; respite/ hospice; and at-home services. “We started with a basic concept, understanding and meeting the individual needs of both resident and patient,”Scalo says. “Each step of our development has been based on the need for services. (For example,) in the late 1990s, we saw the need for memor y care programs.” Scalo says that he and his partners have plans to add respirator y ser vices and a sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients. Even after a resident leaves Bartley Healthcare, the facility ensures their continued rehabilitation by providing a follow-up program. Residents that live at The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living will feel right at home right away. N e st l e d i n a qui et c ount r y set t ing, T he Orchards promotes a neighborhood environment. Located within the community, “Main Street” is a hub of activity that features a theater, exercise center, library with c omputer s, hair salon and barber shop, game room and other
gathering areas. Family recreational oppor tunities abound at t h e n e i ghb o r h o o d movie theater, greenhouse and playground
Residents can share their Bartley adventure with other residents or pursue independent pastimes, indoors or outdoors. The choice is theirs. Scalo says that Bartley’s core values are attitude, trust, teamwork, integrit y, re spect and excellence, which he emphasizes on a green bracelet with the acronym “A.T.T.I.R.E.” “The key thing we stress is that we’re a home providing the care levels needed at a certain phase in (an individual’s) life,” Scalo says. “It’s home for (on-site) staff, not What we’ve always just residents. We are tried to do is be leaders very experienced in this community and in our field. (we) give back to our –Chief Executive community.” Officer Philip Scalo Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilfor grandchildren. itation is located at 175 At any age, there is Bartley Road, Jackson something fun to do at NJ 08527. For further The Orchards for assist- information about their ed living residents and services, call the facility their visitors. at 732-370-4700. In the privacy of indeThe Orchards At Bartley pendent suites, locat- Assisted Living is located by street names in ed at 100 North County The Orchard’s assisted Line Road, Jackson NJ living wings, residents 08527. For further incan decorate their new formation about their home with their favorite services, call the facility furnishings and beloved at 732-730-1700. mementos. For ever y For further information taste, there is a floor about both facilities, visit plan that meets every the company’s Web site resident’s needs. at bartleyhealthcare.com.
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In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 15 - dec 21 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Whisper sweet nothings to receive sweet somethings. This is an excellent week to think up delightful ways to create harmony in romantic relationships. Avoid initiating crucial changes or making major business decisions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Although other people may want to hurry a project along it is in your best interest to remain calm, cool, and collected. Don’t make a business deal into a competition during the week ahead or you will be needlessly frustrated. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone’s words may move you or help you achieve inner peace. There may be a few moments this week when you feel you have connected on a spiritual level. Good communication helps you excel at the workplace. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your affectionate attitude might warm the heart of a partner. Remain sensitive to the rights and feelings of others, especially family members, as this week unfolds. Bonds of affection might easily grow stronger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Earn success by being focused on achieving your career aspirations. It might seem that the enemies are battering down your defenses, but you hold the high ground. A little romance might be in the stars in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One phase must end before another may begin. Reflect on ways to repair key relationships and you can find just the right words to banish an awkward situation. Use your good taste in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Just because you are a bit stressed or discouraged doesn’t mean you must take it out on others. Show off your compassion and sympathy in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Actions speak louder than words, but words can compel someone to take the most beneficial actions. Make it a point to prove you mean what you say. A special someone might be appreciative of your loyalty this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You know what happens when the blind lead the blind. Emotional issues can cloud your judgement in the week ahead, so it is a good idea to rely on the best available information before you take a crucial step. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be patient with those who cause agitation during the week ahead. This is not a good week to engage in petty squabbles when an understanding attitude will smooth the way. You can help someone by lending an ear. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tame your trigger finger. You could create an adversary out of an advocate if you are too quick on the draw. Your good taste is at a high point, so this is a good week to focus on surrounding yourself with lovely things. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy immense imagination. Whether you are apart for a few hours or separated by a continent you and a loved one may remain on the same wavelength. Concentrate on creating lasting harmony as this week unfolds.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Baking Memories: Classic Italian Cookie Is A Lovely Christmas Treat By Wolfgang Puck
Being the son and grandson of two excellent home and professional bakers, my mother and grandmother, I probably have a unique perspective on the Christmas season. As I’ve shared many times before, beginning in the first week of December those two wonderful cooks started their holiday baking, an expression of their philosophy that you could never have too many cookies to offer to visitors or to give as gifts for family and friends. Fortunately, they left me many of their own recipes, which I still love to bake; and I have many more that I’ve developed with the pastry chefs in my own restaurants. That means I have what may sometimes seem like an endless supply of favorite cookie recipes to share as we move into the festive season. So, I’d like to offer you a few great cookie recipes in these weeks leading up to Christmas. First up is a version of one of Italy’s most famous cookie varieties: biscotti. Biscotti was a fairly common treat in my childhood home thanks to the fact that our town of Sankt Veit an der Glan was less than an hour’s drive from the Italian border. As anybody who knows even a little bit of Italian might figure out, the name “biscotti” literally means “twice-cooked.” That refers to the fact that these traditional cookies are cooked in two stages. First, a log of dough is baked for just over half an hour, during which time it spreads out to a flattened oblong loaf shape. Then, once that loaf cools, it is thinly sliced, and the slices are baked until firm and crisp. At their most basic, biscotti doughs are simply flavored with vanilla or almond extract and studded with chopped or slivered almonds; others may include hints of anise seed or chopped candied orange peel. I tend to enjoy when bakers get more creative, adding other sweet flavors to the dough and incorporating not only different kinds of nuts, but also dried fruit, and chocolate. The following recipe, for example, blends cocoa powder into the dough’s dry ingredients for a mellow chocolaty flavor; then, bittersweet chocolate chips and walnuts are mixed in, giving these Italian biscotti a happy resemblance to the flavor of an all-American Tollhouse cookie. As you’ll notice, this recipe yields a generous quantity of biscotti. That’s because, with two separate stages of cooking, it makes sense to bake lots of them. Fortunately, the biscotti store well for several weeks in an airtight container between layers of parchment or wax paper. So, you’ll be sure to have them ready to serve to your own guests or offer as delightful personal presents. COCOA BISCOTTI WITH WALNUTS AND BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS Makes 7 to 7 1/2 dozen 4 cups (1 L) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon baking powder
8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons brandy 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (500 mL) shelled walnut halves 1 cup (250 mL) good-quality bittersweet chocolate chips 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for egg wash 3 tablespoons coarse sugar crystals In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside. Put the butter and granulated sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment or beaters. Start beating at a low speed until slightly blended; then, raise the speed to high and continue beating until fluffy. Reduce the speed to medium, add 1 egg, and beat until just combined; then, in the same way, add each of the remaining 3 eggs. Beat in the brandy and vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sifted ingredients, beating until just combined. Add the nuts and chocolate chips, and beat just until evenly incorporated. With lightly floured hands and working on a lightly floured smooth work surface, divide the dough in 3 equal portions and form each portion into a log about 15 inches (37.5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap, place on a baking tray, and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Before baking, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). When the logs are firm, unwrap 1 or 2 and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper; if placing 2 logs on the tray, position them about 4 inches (10 cm) apart to allow for spreading during baking. Brush each log with the beaten egg white, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of the sugar crystals. Bake the logs until they are slightly firm to the touch, about 35 minutes; do not be concerned about any cracks in the logs. Bake remaining logs in the same way. Transfer the tray with the baked logs to a wire rack, and leave the logs to cool completely without trying to move them. Carefully wrap the cooled logs in plastic wrap, set them on a baking tray, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat the oven to 275 F (135 F). Fit 1 or 2 wire racks inside a rimmed baking tray to fill it completely. Meanwhile, move a log to a cutting board and unwrap it. With a sharp, serrated knife, use a sawing motion to trim off the end of a log at a sharp angle of at least 45 degrees. Then, continue carefully cutting even slices barely 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick and about 4 inches (10 cm) long, making 28 to 30 slices per log. (You can use the ends, too, if you like.) As each log is sliced, arrange the slices on top of the racks in the baking tray. Bake until the slices have hardened, about 35 minutes; then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining logs. Store the biscotti in airtight containers.
(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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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