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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – “Where did you sleep last night?” A simple question for most of us. Not so simple for the small portion of the population that is out of the public eye most of the time: the homeless. This was the question asked to people coming in to the annual point-in-time count throughout the country. It’s meant to provide a snapshot of the larger problem of shelter insecurity – when people are not sure where they will be living. In Monmouth County, the counts were conducted at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park, New Beginnings Agape Christian Center in Freehold, St. Mark’s Soup Kitchen in Keansburg, (Homeless - See Page 2)
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Fire District Budgets, Commissioners Up For Vote
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The town’s two fire districts will hold an election to determine their budget for the year and who will sit on their boards of commissioners. The first question on each ballot will be whether you approve of the budget that funds the fire companies. The rest of the questions on the ballot have to do with specific purchases that have to be put to the voters.
The polls will be open on Feb. 16, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. District No. 1 There are three people running for two, three-year ter ms as commissioners. They are incumbent George Convery, Rick Tutela, and Ian Monzo. Voters are being asked to approve the budget of $8,250,239, a reduction from last year’s $8,957,603. (Fire - See Page 2)
Toms River Mayor’s Race: 3 Potential Candidates, Similar Views
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Although it’s months away from election day, three local politicians are mulling a run for mayor, and development and taxes seem to be on their minds. Mayor Thomas Kelaher’s term is up at the end of the year. He has not formerly announced his candidacy. Council mem–Photo by Chris Lundy bers Maurice Hill and Daniel Rodrick have both expressed Councilman Maurice Hill, administrator Don Guardian, and Mayor interest in the spot. Hill said he will screen the Thomas Kelaher at a recent township council meeting. (Race - See Page 4)
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Toms River Wants To Hire More Locally
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council passed a project labor agreement that would ensure that a majority of future contractors on large jobs would be local. The point of a project labor agreement is to set some rules for a project before it even gets to the draft stage. The resolution authorizing them said that these agreements “lead to less disputes, delays,” as well as “fair and agreed to employment terms and more efficient project management.” The resolution does not lay out all of the details of the agreement, but business administrator Don Guardian said that it will be similar to the one drafted by the school district in advance of the referendum to rebuild the schools, in that it would require 88 percent of workers to be local. He said that the $5 million figure was chosen “since smaller projects may not require the expertise and professionalism that prevailing wage brings to the table.”
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Continued From Page 1 and Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank. There were three locations in Ocean County that were used: the Lakewood Community Center, Ocean Community Church in Manahawkin, and the BEAT Center in Toms River. There were hygiene kits, snacks, and other donations available for them. There were multiple reasons for this event, said Kathryn Colhoun, director of community resource development for Ocean Par tnership for Children, while at the Toms River location. First, it helps local service agencies get an idea of how many homeless there are in an area. Second, it tells the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development how to distribute aid. Third, the direct giveaways to the area’s homeless bring them in where they can partake of other services. The county Health Department was offering f lu shots. Mental health, basic health screenings, legal services, veterans affairs, family planning, and of
course housing situations were all part of the equation. Whether they were a veteran and are able to apply for benefits, or a victim of domestic violence, or in need of help with addiction, there were options available for them. “A lot of people are getting linked to other ser vices,” Colhoun said. “The goal is to count the homeless and get them services, but it’s really open to anyone in need.” Everyone is asked where they are in the process of getting food stamps or housing from various agencies, said Rose Bulbach, coordinator of Human Ser v ices Adv isor y Cou ncil for t he county department of human services. Some will say that they were already tur ned down. To this, staff will tell t hem to t r y agai n becau se c r ite r ia changes and people’s personal situations change. Not everyone can come to one of these centers. Volunteers were also going out to where homeless are known to be and engaging them there. Last year, NJCounts 2018 reported 9,303 men, women and children who
were homeless on the night of Jan. 23, 2018. This was an increase of 771 from 2017, according to a press release. I n Ocean Cou nt y, there were 311 people experiencing homelessness in 2018. Of those, 52 were identified as chronically homeless. This number might be impacted this yea r by a nu mber of other factors, according to NJCounts. The cur rent federal shutdown will put government employees at risk of missing rent or mortgage and might cause them to lose their home. Additionally, federal programs are lacking funding that would normally help people who are at risk, causing them to slip closer to being homeless. Other reasons that the count might be h ig her i nclude less f u nd i ng for affordable rental housing, and the increasing cost of health insurance and treatments. Monarch Housing Associates is coordinating the count, and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency funds NJCounts 2019.
Fire: Continued From Page 1 Of this year’s total, $5,550,011.35 would be raised in taxes. It is an increase from last year’s $5,422,530.23. The increase comes from pension and benefits, said business administrator Brian Kubiel. There are a few questions on the ballot besides the budget. One of them is to allow the district to appropriate $70,000 for the purchase of replacement Fire Prevention vehicles. Of this, $25,200 would come from District No. 2. The next question is whether the district should appropriate $105,000 for “exterior training area surface replacement, replacement tile floor in classroom building and additional upgrades at the Toms River Township Fire Training Center.” Of this total, $37,800 would come from District No. 2. In these last two questions, District No. 1 contributes more than No. 2 based on having a larger tax base. District No. 2 In Fire District No. 2, there is one commissioner, Kevin Britton, who is running unopposed for a three-year term. The budget would be going down, from last year’s $3,570,693.10 to this year’s $3,462,426.80. The amount to be raised in by taxes would also decrease, from last year’s $3,070,008.10 to this year’s $2,766,781.80. The tax rate would be approximately 6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, according to business administrator Darlene Gargano. There are other special questions people would be voting on. The first question after the budget is whether the district should authorize $77,893 to upgrade the OptiCon system in 2020. These are the devices that change traffic lights so that crews can respond more quickly to emergencies. Another question would appropriate $25,200 toward this district’s share of replacement fire prevention vehicles. The last question is whether the district should appropriate $37,800 toward its share of $105,000 that is being used for upgrades at the Toms River Fire Training Center. Replacements include “exterior training area surface replacement, replacement tile floor in classroom building and additional upgrades.”
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Race: Continued From Page 1 local Republican club to see if there’s support for him to run. “I’m optimistic they’ll select me,” he said. “I screened last time, too,” he said. Ultimately, in that race, the nod went to current mayor Kelaher to run again. If the same thing happens, he said he wouldn’t challenge the party’s decision, and wouldn’t fight in a primary election. He had also screened twice for Congressional openings, he said. “I’m very interested in moving up.” “Tom has done a good job for 12 years,” he said. “There’s some changes that could be made and I think I’m the one to do it. I have the time and energy to do a good job as mayor, now that I’m retired,” he said. Kelaher said he’ll take a few weeks to decide. “Very honestly, I haven’t made up my mind,” he said. “Certainly, I like being mayor. I think I’ve done a good job. I have the management philosophy of ‘Surround yourself with good people and get the hell out of their way.’ ” Meanwhile, Councilman Daniel Rodrick said he was asked by the club to screen. He feels like he has a lot of support in the club as well. Rodrick won a spot on the council in 2017 running as a Democrat. He changed party affiliation a few months ago, going back to being a Republican like he had been in the past.
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“Development is the Number 1 issue, along with taxes,” he said. “We’ll have to work extra hard to cut the fat in town.” With the Toms River School District fighting a substantial loss in state aid, many fear an increase in school taxes. Rodrick said he didn’t want to compound this with taxpayers by also raising local taxes. When it comes to development, council members are constantly discussing purchasing land to keep it away from developers, he said. When he ran in 2017, a large part of his campaign had to do with fighting development. Hill has said he’s been on the front lines fighting requirements that Toms River allow more housing. Every town is required to build a certain number of homes for affordable price ranges. The goal now is to redirect those homes away from the northern portion of town, which is becoming crowded, and plan them for the downtown area, he said. The town bought the Red Carpet Inn, because it had a history of drug use. And the Post Office building is in a bad spot. Those two buildings might be coming down. There’s a portion of land off Caudina Avenue, near Hooper Avenue, where the town is hoping to reposition the Post Office and a new Veterans Administration clinic. If the federal government approves those spots, it will be a huge win for the township’s services and veterans, he said. Then, it would open the downtown for new shopping centers with apartments over them. As of yet, no Democrats have publicly announced a run for mayor.
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TOMS RIVER – Mitchell Maged aka Mitch The Minister was announced a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards in Toms River for the 11th year in a row. WeddingWire, Inc., a leading global
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Coin Castle Adding Restaurant, Not Closing
By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The reports of Coin Castle’s demise has been greatly exaggerated. “No, we are not closing. Just two wheel games facing the Boardwalk will be eliminated, it will not affect Coin Castle Arcade, it will remain the same,” Coin Castle responded on its Facebook page to questions about an item appearing on a recent Seaside Heights Planning Board agenda. The Board will consider the plan at its 6 p.m. meeting Jan. 30. Amusement games on the southeast corner of the property - at Webster Avenue and Ocean Terrace - will be removed and replaced with a full-service restaurant/bar that seats 84 persons. The Coin Castle sign will be removed. Additional signage for Spicy’s Cantina, a Mexican restaurant, will be added over this area.
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TOMS RIVER – Save the date! The Toms River Food Fest is coming on May 4, 2019! The event will feature food trucks, live music, free children’s rides and a beer and wine garden. More details to come! For more information, contact Toms River Township or visit tomsrivertownship. com.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District said a new online petition is designed to give a voice to citizens who oppose Governor Phil Murphy’s
proposal to give driver’s licenses to illegal aliens in New Jersey. Concerned citizens can sign the petition online by visiting: senatenj.com/sanctuarystate/ The petition was launched to counter the passage of pending
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Governor Phil Murphy CAMDEN – Governor Phil Murphy and the Murphy Administration unveiled several new initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s fight against the opioid epidemic. In 2018, more than 3,000 individuals in New Jersey died due to overdoses. “The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across our state,” said Governor Murphy. “As we combat this crisis, it is critical that we use data-driven, evidence-based strategies to support individuals suffering from addiction and help them get on the path to recovery.” At Cooper University Medical Center in Camden recently, the Governor outlined his Administration’s key strategies for combatting the epidemic: 1. Increasing access to evidence-based prevention and treatment programs in our communities; 2. Supporting individuals on their path to and maintenance of recovery; 3. Building sound data systems and strengthen system-wide in-
frastructure for the addictions community; and 4. Delivering robust law enforcement to stem the supply of illicit drugs, while also supporting diversion programs. To advance these strategies, Governor Murphy announced that Medicaid will be removing the requirement for prior authorization for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Prior authorizations have shown to be a timely administrative barrier to life saving treatment for patients. Additionally, Medicaid is launching a suite of initiatives to advance accessibility to MAT. Medicaid is launching the Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) program, which will create new Medicaid reimbursement incentives for primary care providers to provide MAT for opioid addiction. Further, Medicaid will be building Centers of Excellence for opioid treatment at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. The Governor also announced
Petition Online To Protest Driver’s License For Immigrants Here Illegally legislation (S-3229/A-4743) that would allow the State to issue driver’s licenses to persons who are “unable to prove lawful presence in the United States.” The legislation is part of Governor Murphy’s effort to turn New Jersey into a sanctuary state. The legislators issued the following statement: “The Governor’s proposal is an
outrage and a dangerous political statement that jeopardizes the safety of millions of our residents. New Jersey is a diverse and welcoming state, but allowing illegal aliens the ability to obtain a driver’s license goes too far. “By signing the online petition, our residents can voice their opposition to rewarding illegals at the expense of our taxpaying
constituents. “When the MVC changed its regulations and implemented a 6-Point ID system to obtain a drivers’ license, many of our senior residents experienced difficulty and aggravation during this process. How lenient will the documentation requirements be for illegals? How is it fair to allow undocumented immigrants the
ability to obtain a driver’s license while the average citizen needs to display an enormous amount of identification? “If you oppose this you must act now. We strongly urge our constituents to sign the petition and tell Trenton Democrats and Governor Murphy that we will not allow New Jersey to be turned into a sanctuary state.”
Congressman Andy Kim Named To Small Business Committee businesses, which make up 99.6 percent of our state’s businesses and create two out of three new jobs, cannot be overstated. I look forward to finding ways to open doors and promote growth for small businesses across New Jersey’s Third District.” According to the Small Busi-
ness Administration, there are more than 850,000 small businesses in New Jersey that employ nearly half of all employees in the state. The Small Business Committee has jurisdiction over matters related to small business financial aid and increasing access to capital, regulatory flexibility, paperwork
reduction and cutting red tape. “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy and provide invaluable support to the community. As the only member of the state’s delegation on the Small Business Committee, Congressman Kim’s appointment is an important step forward for New Jersey businesses and
we look forward to working with him in this new role,” said Karen Hershey, President and CEO of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce. Congressman Kim was recommended to the Small Business Committee by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
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the addition of opioid addiction to the Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) as an eligible condition. The MMP will have expanded availability by allowing for the use of medical cannabis as an adjunct to MAT for all patients that suffer from opioid addiction, not only those with chronic pain. After the Governor’s announcements, the Commissioners of Human Services, Health, Corrections, Children and Families, Labor and the Attorney General outlined their department’s work to advancing the statewide response to the crisis. “Governor Murphy has made clear that we need all-handson-deck to fight the opioid epidemic,” said Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “The Department of Human Services is taking action by removing barriers to opioid addiction treatment, including lifting Medicaid prior authorization requirements for medication to treat opioid addiction, to help speed access to care and make treatment more readily available. In addition to removing these barriers, Human Services is investing in training more primary care clinicians to provide medication-assisted
treatment for opioid addiction, creating new Medicaid reimbursement incentives for primary care providers to provide treatment for opioid addiction, and standing up new Medicaid Centers of Excellence to support community-based clinicians in providing opioid addiction treatment.” “We cannot defeat the opioid epidemic and we cannot win the fight against addiction, if we do not work together – and that’s exactly what we have been doing,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “While prescription opioid use is down, in the first few weeks of 2019 we have already had over 100 suspected overdose deaths. To save lives – we are coordinating an all-hands-on-deck response – across government and within the Department of Law and Public Safety. We are bringing all of our resources to bear to unleash a full attack on drug addiction. We are in this fight together.” “We are pleased to announce that, as of today, opioid use disorder is a condition for which physicians can recommend medical marijuana to patients,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “We are also taking steps to ensure that these patients will be on MAT for their addic-
tion, in addition to marijuana. Finally, DOH is doubling down on syringe access programs and initiatives to reduce opioid prescribing, proven methods for reducing the impact of opioid addiction.” “New Jersey’s substance use epidemic requires a thoughtful, coordinated approach which leverages the strengths and subject matter expertise of a variety of State agencies to combat this public health crisis,” said New Jersey Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Beyer. “Programs like Keeping Families Together (KFT) speak to the complexities of the issues around substance abuse – issues of family distress, intergenerational poverty, housing instability, food insecurity and more. When we view substance abuse as a family issue, we can interrupt the cycle of adversity, maltreatment and addiction, and stabilize and preserve the family unit through the difficult work of recovery.” “We know people are more likely to remain in recovery longterm if they can count on steady employment,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “Employment, an important social determinant of health, provides dignity, so this funding
has the power to change lives by helping people overcome the employment barrier of opioid use disorder.” “In corrections, we have a responsibility to rehabilitate the entire person, and that includes medical, mental health and substance use disorder needs,” said acting Corrections Commissioner Marcus O. Hicks, Esq. “By addressing these needs, we increase the likelihood that an incarcerated individual will be in a position to make a positive contribution to society when released. These strategies aren’t solely NJDOC initiatives. In order to maximize our chances for successful outcomes, it is imperative that the county jails are included in these initiatives.” Governor Murphy advanced $100 million from his Fiscal Year 2019 budget to tackle New Jersey’s opioid crisis. Through this, the Administration has implemented an aggressive, multifaceted approach to combat the epidemic by making outpatient treatment more accessible, enhancing real-time data collection to focus on risk factors, and expanding access to social services.
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Robert Eric’s Piano Man – A Tribute to Billy Joel TOMS RIVER – Tickets are on sale now for a spring concert event to benefit the students of Ocean County College. The OCC Foundation and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are partnering to host Robert Eric’s Piano Man – A Tribute to Billy Joel on Saturday, March 30. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus on College Drive in Toms River. A VIP reception will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the Black Box Theatre, and the concert begins at 8:00 p.m. on the Main Stage. VIP reception (includes wine, beer, light fare) / concert tickets are $100. Tickets for the concert only are $45. Proceeds from the event will support the mission of the OCC Foundation and help students fulfill their dreams of college education. Known as “Philly’s Piano Man,” Robert Eric began his career with the group “Big Shot,” Billy Joel’s back-up band. He has also
toured with “Rocksplosion” as Billy Joel and has opened for the man himself twice at the Wachovia Center, with Billy asking for and receiving a big round of applause from the crowd in honor of the warm-up tribute act. This guy looks, sounds, talks, acts, and plays just like him! For one night only enjoy an evening of incredible music and food as you support the mission of the OCC Foundation. Despite the College’s best efforts to contain costs and maintain an affordable education, many students still have a tremendous need for financial assistance. Scholarships make the difference. Your support of this event can turn the dream of a college education into a reality for many Ocean County students. Learn more about scholarships at go.ocean. edu/scholarships. To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.
Learn About Misty Copeland And Robert Battle At Ocean County Library
TOMS R IVER – The Ocean County Library will host “An Unlikely Two: Misty Copeland and Robert Battle” at several of its branches throughout February. This presentation will cover Misty Copeland and Robert Battle, two highly acclaimed African American ballet and modern dance choreographers and dancers. Discover how they became prominent figures in the dance world and African American culture. The program will take place at the following locations and dates: • Brick Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-4774513 • Toms River Branch, 6 p.m. Thursday,
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Feb. 21, 101 Washington Street, 732349-6200 • Manchester Branch, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-6577600 Excerpts from the quintessential ballets “Swan Lake” and “Don Quixote” will be performed by Librarian Laurence Krupinski, who has over 20 years of dance experience and holds a BFA in dance. The program will also feature excerpts from Robert Battle’s “Promenade.” This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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PE Games at Walnut Street Draws A Crowd
TOMS R I V ER – Wal nut St r e e t Ele m e nt a r y S cho ol hosted its PE Games, which featured a fun obstacle course and which even drew a special guest – Superintendent David Healy. And, of course, as superintendent, it’s part of Mr. Healy’s job to ensure that everything is working properly. The rope swing in particular needed to be tested – for, you know, safety – and it held up quite well. Fun was had by all during the event that was orchestrated by Mrs. Grace Goble and Mr. –Photo courtesy TRRS Timothy Vliet.
Boy Scouts Troop 59 Host Pasta Dinner
TOMS RIVER – Join Boy Scout Troop 59 for a Pasta Dinner on March 24, 3-6 p.m., at the Silverton Volunteer Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Rd. in Toms River. The meal will include pasta, meatballs, tossed salad, Italian
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Restaurants Can Be Really Noisy One of the most common hearing problems we hear about is the difficulty of hearing in noisy restaurants. It seems that along with movies, television shows, and the world in general, restaurants have become noisier than ever. Loud background music, the clatter of silverware and dishes, the sounds of other diners raising their voices to be heard, all can make the restaurant setting a challenging and frustrating place to carry on a conversation. People with normal hearing also complain about noisy restaurants. According to Sagat Surveys, noise is the second most common complaint of restaurant-goers (second only to poor service). Research has documented that the noise levels of most restaurants are loud enough to interfere with normal conversations, whether or not the individual has a hearing loss. In general, family restaurants are much quieter than the bar/ restaurant setting. The “elegant, upscale”
restaurant will always be the quietest setting by far. Apparently, patrons of more expensive restaurants receive not only better food and service for their dining dollar, they also get a better listening environment. Tips for hearing aid users in restaurants may include the following: (1) Try to sit away from the kitchen and with your back to a wall. Noise levels will be kept to a minimum and your waiter or waitress will have to face you when speaking, and (2) Try not to be a people watcher and sit towards the corner of a restaurant. You will be surprised how much better you will be hearing by preferentially situating yourself in any restaurant environment. Remember, we live in a very noisy place and even individuals with normal hearing have difficulty hearing in noisy restaurants. Utilizing effective communication strategies will help to reduce your frustration in these listening environments.
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RWJ Barnabas Health Arena Wedding Show TOMS RIVER – New Jersey’s largest wedding event will be held on Feb. 24 at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena! Meet over 75 area wedding professionals at the 2019 RWJ Barnabas Health Arena Wedding Show. The event will feature a runway fashion show, DJ, and live band performance. You will also have a chance to win a luxury honeymoon provided by The Travel Smiths
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Over 15.5 million Americans have CAD, Coronary Artery Disease and every 42 seconds a person has a heart attack (termed myocardial infarction or MI). A third of this people die. The conventional thought process to prevent an MI is to lower cholesterol. Whether or not that approach works is up for debate, but the reality is these drugs are extraordinarily popular with physicians and patients. The word “statin” is a household name! Pharmaceutical companies harvest 25 billion in revenue annually from their use which is in everyone now, even kids. Statins come with some ‘drug mugging’ though, among the stolen nutrients: CoQ10, selenium, zinc, vitamin D, E and copper. There are millions of people taking statins and I can make your statin work better! Take them with fish oils! Fish oils are supplements that are known to boost cardiovascular health. There have been two trials that recently showed unprecedented results. The JELIS Trial and the REDUCE-IT Trial. These studies used an EPA only drug, Epadel and Vascepa, respectively. These are purified fish oils that require prescription and do not contain and DHA. Keep in mind that both EPA and DHA are in regular supplements, so if you look at your fish oil at home, you’ll see both EPA and DHA listed on the Supplement Facts Box. Just FYI, the trials above were essentially self-funded using medications that they themselves manufacture, not fish oils from a health food store. The purpose of the JELIS Study was to
find out if EPAs would enhance a statin, or if a statin alone was enough. Every person in the study was on a statin. Cholesterol numbers came down in both groups (the statin only group, and the statin plus EPA group). But this part’s excellent. After 4 and a half years, the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic consequences were significantly lower in the group who took EPA with their statin. Their incidents were reduced, in some cases by up to 28 percent, for example in the group of people with unstable angina. One potential mechanism of action is that EPA reduces your body’s production of arachidonic acid (AA), which is an inflammatory compound. Reducing AA improves the outcome of many conditions, including Alzheimer’s, depression and autoimmune diseases. The ratio of EPA to AA in your body is very important - that’s the message I’d like to get out there. You want the EPA to be higher than the AA so taking a high EPA fish oil is what works. If you’d like to read my awesome much longer and more comprehensive article on this topic, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week. In the meantime, if you take a statin medication right now, consider a fish oils supplement, one that is tilted in the direction of EPA versus DHA. There are brands sold at health food stores, and online like this. You can also ask about the fish oil medications available by prescription, if you prefer this route for insurance purposes, or because that’s what was given to participants in the above-mentioned clinical trials.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Dog Park ID’s will be available at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Saturday and the Ocean County Administration Offices in Toms River, Jake Branch County Park in Beachwood and Wells Mills County Park in Waretown on Monday. Dog Park Rules & Regulations: • The Ocean County Off-Leash dog area is for use by permit only (With valid ID card) • Management reserves the right to close the area due to weather conditions • Children under eight (8) years of age are not permitted within the off-leash dog area. • Children eight (8) years of age and older must be closely supervised by an adult. • There is a limit of two (2) dogs per person. When others are waiting, please limit your use to thirty (30) minutes. The maximum number of dogs at one time is twenty (20). • Owners are responsible at all times for the behavior and safety of their dogs and should be considerate of others • Puppies under six (6) months old are prohibited. • Dogs must wear collars displaying valid licenses at all times and have current vaccinations. Choke collars
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Shore Native Celebrates Change Of Command Ceremony
OAK HARBOR, Washington – The Cougars of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Nine (VAQ139) announced their change of command ceremony that occurred on Jan. 4 onboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Cmdr. Michael Strauss of Toms River relieved Cmdr. Ladislao Montero of Nogales, AZ as Commanding Officer of the Cougars. Capt. Robert Loughran, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Seventeen presided over the transfer of command. Cmdr. Montero led the Cougars through a successful seven-month combat deployment to the Western Pacific and North Arabian Gulf. The squadron supported Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS), operating from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17). The Cougars successfully completed 138 combat sorties totaling 993.0 hours while maintaining a remarkable 100 percent combat sortie completion rate. Under Cmdr. Montero, the Cougars totaled 1,468 sorties and 3,229.9 flight hours. During this time, the squadron was awarded multiple awards to include the Navy’s Aviation Battle Effectiveness Award (Battle “E”) for Pacific Fleet embarked Electronic Attack Squadrons, the Association of Old Crows Outstanding Naval Unit Award for Electronic Warfare, CVW-17 Golden Wrench Maintenance Award, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Pennant, Chief of Operations Aviation Safety ‘S’, CNAF Blue ‘M’, as well as the Navy Surgeon General’s medical readiness Blue “H” award. Cmdr. Montero has totaled over 2,500 flight hours and 600 arrested landings during the course of his career in the S-3B, EA-6B and EA-18G as a Naval Flight Officer. Upon reflection of his time in command, Montero said, “I am honored to have led such a fine team of Sailors, Chiefs, and Officers. The Cougars have continued the tradition of professional and tactical excellence while operating at home and abroad. I am excited for the future of the squadron under the helm
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Goddard School Hosts Career Day
–Photo courtesy The Goddard School TOMS RIVER – The Goddard School in Toms River recently hosted Career Day, where the children got the opportunity to play dress up and imagine their future careers! The children were able to talk about what they want to be when they grow up with special visitors and professionals that came in to talk about their own careers.
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Local Doctor Celebrated
–Photo by Chris Lundy The Toms River governing body honored Dr. Parvez Mahmood (center). He started the urology department at Community Medical Center in 1975, and was also honored at the hospital for his work.
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Deborah Hosts 9th Annual Women’s Health EXPO
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Trial Scheduled For GOP Leader’s Tax Evasion Charges
By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – The trial for the Ocean County GOP Chairman accused of tax evasion and other charges is set for the end of March. George Gilmore, 69, of Toms River, partner at the law firm Gilmore & Monahan P.A, pleaded not guilty Jan. 18 before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton. The judge set his bail for $250,000 in an unsecured appearance bond. He must surrender his passport and stay within the continental United States, according to reports. He must also undergo mental health testing and treatment as per the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency. Gilmore’s attorney, Kevin Marino, of Marino, Tortorella & Boyle, P.C. in Cha-
tham, New Jersey, said previously that his client suffers from a “hoarding disorder,” something the federal government was aware of before the indictments were handed down. It’s alleged Gilmore made lavish purchases while failing to pay taxes, among other charges. His trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. March 29 at the federal courthouse in Trenton. Gilmore was indicted at the beginning of this year on six counts: one count of income tax evasion for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015; two counts of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014; failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes for two quarters in 2016, and making false statements on a 2015 loan application submitted to Ocean First Bank N.A. He is accused of evading more than $1 million in taxes.
Toms River High School North’s 14 contestants from grades 9-12 were: Michael Indovina, Anna De Angelis, Moujan Moghimi, Trinity McNary, Zuleika Rodriguez, Olivia Marino, Matthew Spalletta, Jade Sarabia, Niziere Clarke, Osman Shah, Mahamede Diawara, Luciana Collina, Matt Hirtes, and Samantha Duncsak. The judges, Principal Ed Keller, Assistant Principal Kevin Raylman, Mrs. Veronica Maier, and English Supervisor Tonya Rivera, determined Toms River North’s school champion to be senior, Samantha Duncsak. Miss Duncsak, the editor of North’s poetry magazine Polaris, will work together with Ms. Stephanie Reid, lead teacher and contest coordinator, to prepare for the regional contest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Count Basie Theater.
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–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District By Jennifer Peacock Nardini, Joe Palmisano, Dr. Adam Repole TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional and Dr. Ron Rotem - stuck to a healthy School District gained $16,000 while Jere- eating plan and worked out at Extraormy Grunin lost 20 pounds. dinary Fitness for 10 weeks. The team Back in September, Grunin signed on to raised $8,000, which was matched by the the Extraordinary Fitness 10-Week Chal- foundation. lenge. He would raise money, and the Jay The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation and Linda Grunin Foundation would match presented a $16,000 check to the Toms River those donations. Regional School District at Extraordinary Grunin and his team - Steve Green, Joe Fitness Jan. 28.
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TOMS RIVER – As we settle in for the winter now is the time to think about planning our spring and summer flower beds with beautiful flowering annuals. Learn about old and new annuals that will enhance your garden throughout the summer and into the fall. Take home a “seed bomb” for your spring garden and the recipe to make your own. This is a program given on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 6:30–8 p.m. and will be held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms Riv-
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Assemblyman Wolfe Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
By Chris Lundy BRICK – A long-time assemblyman announced he will not seek re-election in 2019. David Wolfe (R-10th) has been a member of the New Jersey Legislature since 1992. Prior to that, he held municipal office in Brick. “My goal as an elected official always has been to help my constituency to have a better life for their families,” he said in a statement. “I think it is time for me to be more involved in the lives of my family members, and I am looking forward to spending more time with them,” he said. “I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my wife, Carol, who has supported me every step of the way during my tenure as Assemblyman. “It has been an honor to serve the district with strong leaders like Andy Ciesla, Ginny Haines, Jim Holzapfel, and Greg McGuckin. They were and always will be great teammates and friends. I would like to thank my staff, many of whom have been with me for nearly the entire ride,” he said. Education was the fi rst subject that he touched upon, in his role as Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee and Vice Chairman for the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools. “I’ll never forget all of the classrooms I visited, or my ‘blueberry kids’ who learned about the legislative process by helping me to pass the law designating the state fruit.” He will continue to serve until the end of his term, in January of 2020. As several Republican spots turn over to
Democrat, and other long-time Republicans (like 2nd District Rep Frank LoBiondo) also step down, Wolfe said his desire to leave is not about changing voting demographics, sure that he would still have the support of the community if he ran again. His partners in the 10th District, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (both Republican), commended him and thanked him for his service. “I have had the honor to serve alongside Dave since 1995 and during those years I have witnessed his passion and dedication to the people of our district and the State of New Jersey,” said Senator Holzapfel. “His public service cannot be measured by bills passed and votes cast but rather by his commitment to the real needs of the people of New Jersey. He is a great colleague who I am proud to call my friend and a man who represented nearly a quarter of a million people with dignity and integrity at all times.” McGuckin echoed the senator’s statement, sharing some personal history. “When I fi rst joined the Assembly, Dave mentored me and assisted me during my fi rst few years in Trenton,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “Many people don’t know that my relationship with Dave goes back a generation when he supported my father for Mayor of Brick Township in the late 1960s. That is something that me, nor my family, will never forget. Dave will be missed not only by myself, Jim and our legislative staff but most importantly he will be missed by the residents of the 10th Legislative District.”
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 2 - FEB 8
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make wise decisions that make sense as soon as possible. You wish to be magnanimous but could be too many demands on your wallet. Accept apologies and be generous with loved ones within reasonable limits. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds new ideas and creative interests could monopolize your time and cause you to neglect other responsibilities. You will be smart to spend more time on planning an improved career path. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A partner or loved may give you a nudge, urging you to take a chance on something new. In the upcoming week it will be easy to make apologies, mend fences and receive support from important people in your life. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kindness and generosity may not become headline news, but your reward will be felt within your heart. As this week unfolds you may be more generous and charitable than usual. Spend money thoughtfully. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a leap of faith. Rest assured that everything you begin today will turn out for the best. This is a good week to make decisions or promises as your hopes will be fulfilled and the outcome will exceed your expectations. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mutual trust can be achieved. As this week begins there may be an opportunity to bring all parties together for a meeting of the minds. Your effort to create a cohesive consensus of opinion proceeds at a pleasant pace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your best
foot forward in the week ahead. If you create an aura of success other people you will think you are successful. You may receive kudos for your fairness and friendliness, which will help you achieve your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A good deed is a reward in and of itself. You may be wiser than usual about how to share and spend your pennies this week. You can use good judgement as you steer a path toward finding future financial security. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Extra ounces of optimism may overflow. As the week begins you possess the vision to plan far ahead and visualize the results with amazing accuracy. This is a great day to launch plans or begin something new. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no clear starting point or ending place on a carousel, but you can reach out to grab the brass ring if you have a firm seat. Benefit financially by reaching outside your comfort zone early this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Prepare to make breakthrough. In the week ahead, creative thinking can pay off. Reaching your most important goals is possible. Your enthusiasm allows you to ride the momentum once you have made a crucial decision. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maintain your sense of humor if it seems you are getting bogged down by details. Promises made early tin the week may be to your advantage, so it might be a very good time to sign on the dotted line.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day With A Healthy Indulgence
By Wolfgang Puck
Many health-conscious people try to avoid eating egg yolks because of their high fat and cholesterol content. While there is some debate over whether or not you need to eliminate yolks entirely, I understand the need some people feel to eat only egg whites at breakfast. Like most things in life, however, it is possible to find a middle ground. Consider the happy coincidence that most doctors recommend a daily cholesterol intake of no more than 300 milligrams per day, and that one large egg yolk contains around that same amount. So, if you avoid other cholesterol sources during the rest of your day - red meat, skin-on poultry, dairy products, lard and shortening, and saturated vegetable oils like coconut oil - you may be able to spoil yourself occasionally with one yolk. But how do you best enjoy it? I suggest combining the yolk with several egg whites for scrambled eggs or an omelet. It will add a welcome touch of rich flavor and luscious texture to egg whites that can often turn out rubbery or dry when cooked on their own. Plus, the yolk will also give the eggs a sunny yellow color that will make you think you’re indulging yourself before you even take your first bite. When the yolk is combined with four large egg whites in a generous single serving and prepared using nonstick cooking spray, the results fall well within generally accepted guidelines for a healthy low-fat diet. FRENCH-STYLE EGG WHITE OMELET WITH VEGETABLES Serves 1 4 large egg whites 1 large egg Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced asparagus
1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced snow peas 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, Italian parsley, or other fresh herbs, for garnish In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg and a little salt and pepper to taste until well blended and slightly frothy. Set aside. Heat a 10-inch (25-cm) nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with the cooking spray. Add the asparagus, snow peas and shallot, and saute, stirring continuously, until the vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and keep warm. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Return it to medium heat and spray again with nonstick cooking spray. Add the egg mixture. Grasping the pan by its handle, start shaking the pan back and forth while stirring the eggs slowly with the back of a fork, gently lifting and moving the cooked egg so that the liquid egg slips beneath it. After about 30 seconds, the egg will have formed a uniformly cooked but still fairly moist pancake shape. To fold the omelet, immediately tilt the pan to about a 45-degree angle by raising the handle, so that the cooked eggs nearest the handle begin to fall and fold over the filling; you may use the fork or a spatula to help this happen. Then, hold the far edge of the pan over a heated serving plate and continue tipping the handle up, so that the omelet folds over on itself and rolls out of the pan onto the plate. To fill the omelet, use a small, sharp knife to cut a shallow slit lengthwise along the center of the top of the omelet, cutting only through the upper layer of egg. Spoon the reserved sauteed vegetables into and spilling out of the slit. Garnish the omelet with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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