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–Photos courtesy Memorial Elementary School (Above) New Jersey Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet is greeted by students of Memorial Elementary School who are part of the school’s PAWS Patrol. (Inset) Lamont Repollet gets high fives from Memorial Elementary School students after hearing the school spirit song.
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By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – New Jersey Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet couldn’t have received a warmer reception than the one he got during his visit to the Memorial Elementary School. While school spirit days are usually on Fridays at the school, students and staff dressed in red, white
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and blue and put on their Bulldog gear for his visit. Repollet came to Memorial School as part of a school spirit contest organized by the Department of Education. “During his visit, Dr. Repollet got the chance to see what I am privileged to see every day- that our students and staff are kind, thoughtful and creative. It
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Off-Duty Officer Saves Man’s Life
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – One local police officer was expecting to have just a normal day off-duty. Instead, he ended up saving a life. On the morning of Dec. 18, Howell Officer Jonathan Woolley was getting a workout at a fitness center in Brick Township when he saw an 85-year-old man collapse. “Without hesitation, Officer Woolley began a patient assessment and determined the male was not breathing, had no pulse and was turning purple,” said Chief Kudrick. Officer Woolley, assisted by a trainer who was a former police officer, jumped into action and began performing chest compressions and rescue breathing on the man. The pair then shocked the man with an automated external defibrillator and continued treatment until relieved by Brick Police EMS and paramedics. A short time later, the man was responsive and doing well. The hospital staff and the MONOC paramedics later reached out to Chief Kudrick to commend Officer Woolley’s and the trainer’s actions and quick-thinking which saved the man’s life. “This is another example how police officers are always on duty and always ready to help those in need of assistance. In this incident, two officers worked together and saved a man’s life,” said Chief Kudrick. Officer Woolley is a 15-year veteran of the Howell Police Department. He is currently assigned to the department’s Professional Development Group and also serves as a motor officer and a member of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT).
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Christmas Recital Serves To Benefit Family
By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A Christmas recital provided m o r e t h a n f e s t i ve songs and sounds for one township family; it served as a present of holiday cheer and support during a time of great challenge.
The Agape Arts Center dedicated their annual Christmas Recital held on December 14 to the Dunphy family. Tina Atiles, a representative of the Center, said the family has “shown themselves to be strong in their Christian faith
and perseverance.” According to a release from the arts center, late last year, Brian and Amy Dunphy learned the tenth child they were expecting had a chromosome abnormality called trisonmy 18. Their doctors in-
formed them that the baby had a high likelihood of not surviving to full term and that most babies with trisomy 18 don’t make it past the first few weeks and even less make it to their first year of life. The family was sur-
prised their baby, who they named Hope, was born strong and went h o m e w it h o u t a ny respiratory support. While the prognosis hadn’t changed, Hope defied the odds of what the medical community had informed them.
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She lear ned how to drink from a bottle and started to gain weight. She still had a very significant heart defect that if left untreated, would lead to her death. To further complicate matters, Hope caught (Benefit - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 rhinovirus at six weeks old. While this is a common cold for most people, her small airways and significant heart defect made it very difficult for her to breathe. As a result she was hospitalized for four weeks. Hope was later transferred to Boston Children’s Hospital for open heart surgery after another hospital refused to perform the operation. After surviving the surgery, she had multiple complications that kept her in Boston while the family was separated for seven weeks. She came home on September 30. Doctors are still amazed by Hope and how much she has overcome. Now that she is home, she still requires a large amount of
care with multiple medications, breathing treatments, continuous oxygen, heart and oxygen monitoring and tube feeding. She sees multiple specialists and nursing help is needed throughout the day and night. Despite all of what she has faced she has become engaging and has started to make sounds. Because of her ongoing medical needs, her family is in need of financial support. Funds from the Agape Arts Center recital held at St. Rose School in Freehold went to help the family’s financial struggles. Brian Dunphy said that his family wants to “bring awareness to Trisomy 18 and how we can actually help this community of families as a whole.” Despite the challenges ahead, the family retains its hope for the future for and for Hope to get stronger each day.
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Continued From Page 1 was an honor to open our doors and share with Dr. Repollet and his staff the amazing work taking place at Memorial and Howell Township,” Principal Ray Gredder said. The Commissioner took part in a student led roundtable discussion with Memorial School’s 5th grade PAWS Patrol - a group of students who help give advice, complete special projects and serve as a branch of student voice within the school. The group and the Commissioner discussed topics that ranged from school safety to inclusionar y practices and school equity. Following that activity, Repollet took part in an engineering design lesson in the school’s Bulldog Think Tank - a STEAM lab in the media center funded by a $10,000 grant from OceanFirst Bank. During his visit Repollet joined students as they designed, created and engineered new inventions after reading “The Most Magnificent Thing” by Ashley Spires. The lesson was co-taught by Media Specialist Jennifer Stenard and Technology teacher Skye Donzelli and highlighted the school’s commitment to inclusion. The lesson involved students from a multiply disabled classroom joining students from a general education setting to team up and create together. Memorial hosts the district’s Autistic, Cognitively Impaired and Multiply Disabled programs. Repollet was kept busy as his next part of the tour included a visit to a 4th grade
The Howell Times, January 4, 2020, Page 7 classroom where teacher Sonia Rivera and school guidance counselor Samantha Murillo co-taught a lesson on joy and gratitude. The lesson was a part of the school’s and district’s commitment to social and emotional learning and also highlighted the school’s commitment to bring counselors, coaches and relevant specialists into general education classrooms as educators and co-teachers. Following a photo opportunity at the “Be the “I” in Kind” bulletin board, the commissioner was surprised in the hallway by a group of students who performed a school spirit song. The song, led by music teacher Mary Jo Smith was written as a collaboration by Instructional Coach Erin Lowman, Vice Principal Chrissy Remo and Smith with input from students, and used the song “Sing” by Pentatonix as its base. The group changed the lyrics to illustrate school values such as being kind, working hard and having fun. Joining in the visit were Howell Superintendent Joseph Isola, Assistant Superintendent Bruce Preston, Director of Pupil Services Dorothea Fernandez, Director of Innovation and Technology Claire Engle and Howell Township Board of Education Vice President Al Miller. “It was great to be able to highlight some of the fi ne work being done at Memorial and across the district and we are always glad to have the support of our central administration and Board of Education,” stated Gredder. “As for our students,
their discussions with the Commissioner highlighted the need to give students a voice in their education. They inspire me every day and I am honored to serve them. I was thrilled that the Commissioner gave them a platform to discuss issues they feel strongly about. I am also extremely grateful for our amazing staff- they always seem to fi nd new ways to inspire me.” Memorial Elementary is made up of students from grades 3 through 5, which earlier in the year hosted a “We Care” Pep Rally. The pep rally was in line with the school and district’s commitment to social and emotional learning and was the brainchild of Vice Principal Chrissy Remo. During that program, students dressed in school colors, teachers amped up the
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FRHSD Staff Provide Shoes For Students In Need
FREEHOLD – The holiday season is a time for giving back, a notion that staff members in the Freehold Regional High School District fully embrace. Staff from across the school district recently partnered with Shoes that Fit to deliver new athletic shoes to 50 deserving students. The Freehold Regional Education Association, Freehold Regional Custodial and Maintenance Association, Freehold Regional Academic Supervisors Association, and Freehold Regional Principals Association joined forces to raise the funds to purchase shoes for students. After their successful fundraising efforts, staff identified students in need and provided them with new shoes in time for
the winter. “When students feel secure and comfortable, they have a better chance of learning and fi nding success in school. The teachers and educational support professionals of the Freehold Regional Education Association care deeply about the well being of our students and are proud of this effort,” Meghan Santonacita, a Colts Neck High School teacher and one of the event’s organizers, said. According to its website, Shoes that Fit has provided more than 2 million shoes since the organization was found in 1992. Freehold Regional staff members plan to arrange another order for students in need this spring.
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HOWELL – Join the Howell Library for a movie on Jan. 9, 1-3 p.m.: Blinded by the Light (2019) (PG-13). Javed is a British teen of Pakistani descent growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means of escape. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of “The Boss,” Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s songs. Blinded by the Light is a joyful story of courage, love, hope, family, and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit, based on the memoir Greetings from Bury Park by Sarfraz Monzoor. Directed by Gurinder Chadha. Starring Viveik Kalra, Dean-Charles Chapman, and Kit Reeve.
Springsteen: His Hometown
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA), located in Freehold, NJ, is proud to announce the opening of “Springsteen: His Hometown”, an historical exhibit that will provide a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County, NJ has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. “Springsteen: His Hometown” will display over 150 unique items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County Historical Association and The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. Exhibition presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association in cooperation with The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. Tickets are not date restricted.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE HOPE Sheds Light Opens New Recovery Center In Toms River
–Photo courtesy HOPE Sheds Light By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The community came out in support of local nonprofit HOPE Sheds Light during a ribbon cutting on Dec. 10 for its new Hope Recovery Center located at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River. HOPE Sheds Light, whose mission is to educate families on the disease of addiction, received an OceanFirst Foundation grant for $10,000 during the ceremony. “This organization does so much great work for the township of Toms River and the surrounding area,” said Toms River Councilwoman Laurie Huryk. “The families of those suffering from addiction need so much support. [HOPE Sheds Light] is just really expanding and I am so proud of you guys and grateful that I am allowed to be part of it.” The new center will be led and governed by representatives of the local recovery community. “HOPE Sheds Light will be a hub for community members to access peer-based recovery support services, community education and outreach programs, academic and vocational training, family
strengthening and reunification programs, trauma-informed support services, family support groups, social/recreational outings, wellness workshops and physical activities for the whole family,” said Pamela Capaci, CEO of HOPE Sheds Light. “We are also pleased to announce that we will be expanding our focus to include youth impacted by the opioid epidemic.” HOPE Sheds Light was created in 2012 after co-founder Ron Rosetto lost his son Marc to a battle against substance abuse. Today, HOPE Sheds Light serves the community with support and resources available to those affected by addiction and their families. “We are individuals and family members who are in recovery and we will tell you about it,” said Stephen Willis, Co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light. “There is transformative power here. The Hope Recovery Center as a national model and there is absolutely no reason, with God’s grace, that it won’t happen. It needs to happen and it’s happening.” For more information, visit HOPESheds Light.org.
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County Clerk Attends Elections Battle Staff Training Event
SPRINGFIELD, VA – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon traveled to Springfield, Virginia on December 16 to attend an Elections Battle Staff Training Event hosted by Harvard University’s Defending Digital Democracy Project (D3P). The Defending Digital Democracy (D3P) Project is a bipartisan initiative launched by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School to identify and to create strategies and technology to protect the integrity of the election system in the United States. The Election Battle Staff Training Event was designed to provide senior government election officials with tips and tools to fortify their election systems against cyber-attacks and to improve overall election operations. The term “battle staff” refers to the military headquarters element activated to support ongoing operations across multiple levels of organization. During the training exercise, officials attended lectures and participated in exercises to identify strategies that will ultimately optimize their elections related decision-making, situational awareness, and incident tracking and response. Clerk Hanlon joined the Director of the State Division of Elections, Bob Giles, and other election officials from throughout New Jersey, as well as fellow County Clerks from Mercer County, Paula Sollami-Covello, and Somerset County, Steve Peter. “The D3P Elections Battle Staff Training was a great opportunity to connect with fellow Election Officials and to learn from the experts about ways to improve our election protocol,” said Clerk Hanlon. “The event provided the knowledge to build a thorough communications plan and to better prepare for high-stakes and complex situations.” “Ensuring election security is a top priority for the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office and we are actively working with the State of New Jersey and fellow Monmouth County election offices to further defend our elections systems against cyber threats and other incidents,” said Clerk Hanlon. For questions about Clerk Hanlon’s attendance at the Elections Battle Staff Training Event, please call 732-431-7324, ext. 8735 or email CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us. For additional information about the Harvard Kennedy School’s Defending Digital Democracy Project (D3P), please visit BelferCenter.org/D3P.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth County Historical Association 2020 Events
FREEHOLD – Join the Monmouth County Historical Association for programs and events in 2020! Poetry Workshop / Tunnel of Love: Jan 16, 2020, 6– 8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA My Hometown, Our Hometown: Integration in Freehold, 1960 – 1990: Feb 06, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA Springsteen: His Hometown Curator Led Tour: Feb 20, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA Freehold History: Mar 05, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA Springsteen’s American Vision: Mar 19, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA. Lecture given by Louis Masure from Rutgers University.
Open Hearth - Open House: Mar 28, 2020, 12-4 p.m. Covenhoven House, 150 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Visit the Covenhoven house and learn how the colonists cooked over the open hearth. Take a tour of the house while experiencing 18th century recipes and demonstrations. Collective Memory, Industrial Flight, and the Fate of Freehold: Apr 16, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA. Lecture given by Professor Jonathan Cohen from University of Virginia Weekend in Old Monmouth: May 2, 2020, 10 a.m. – May 3, 2020, 5 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA. Visit all historic locations in Monmouth County. Contact Monmouth County Historical Commissions for tickets. Freehold Walking Tour: May 21, 2020, 6-8 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, USA. Given by Carl Beam.
Asbury Park Beerfest 2020
ASBURY PARK – The Asbury Park Beerfest is back: Saturday, January 25, 6-10pm at Convention Hall, Asbury Park! Ticket prices are: Advance $44; Day of $48. Designated Drivers $10 (only available day of and you must be 21 and up). All
tickets are plus applicable service charges. All attendees must be 21 and up. As in past years The Asbury Park Beerfest is proud to support the following charities: Best Day Foundation, Clean Ocean Action and Officer Down NJ! Cheers to Beers!
The Irish Film Festival
MIDDLETOWN – The Irish Film Festival is the fourth installment of this fast growing and influential film festival focused on films “of, by & about” Ireland. This year we are adding stu-
dent categories for High School and University filmmakers! Festival will be held Feb. 1 at the Middletown Arts Center. Stay tuned for all the details as they become available.
Jersey Shore Toy Show Returns
MANASQUAN – The Jersey Shore Toy Show will return to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 26 in Manasquan. More than 75 vendor tables will showcase various collectibles including toys, action
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
New Medications 2019
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
In 2019, a variety of novel entities received FDA approval, and some drugs were approved after just a few dozen people were tested! What you are reading is syndicated worldwide, however I will only list American brand names so please ask your medication specialist to find out a medication name as it is known in your country. Happy New Year everyone! Vyondys 53 (Golodirsen), Rx, Injection. This medication was granted a fast track to approval for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Characterized by muscle deterioration and weakness, DMD occurs due to a genetic mutation and symptoms are evident in children at age 3 or 4. Jerry Lewis was a famous actor, comedian and singer who hosted telethons for Muscular Dystrophy until 2010 and would be pleased about new treatments for DMD. Oxbryta (Voxelotor), Rx, Injection. This treats Sickle Cell Anemia which causes red blood cells to be shaped abnormally (as a crescent or “sickle” shape). This restricts blood flow and oxygen to tissues which results in pain , organ damage and inflammation. Oxbryta inhibits a pathway in the body that improves blood flow. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, rash and pyrexia (fever). Fetroja (cefiderocol), Rx, Injection. This is a new antibiotic for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) that gets injected into your blood stream. It is in the category of beta-lactams so don’t take it if you’re allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporins. Fetroja is a hospital antibiotic used to treat complicated UTIs and pyelonephritis that become life-threatening, not your regular UTI. Reyvow (Lasmiditan), Rx, Oral. This medication is for adults with migraines (with or without aura) and should not be taken if you plan to drive. It can cause intense drowsiness. It just received FDA approval as the first and only medication in its category. It is used for acute relief and is significant because migraine pain is severe and incapacitating for many people. If you’d like more information, I’ve written a wonderful book on this called Headache Free. Treatment may cause some adverse events and the most frequently reported ones include dizziness, fatigue, paresthesia, sedation, nausea and/or vomiting and muscle weakness. Jeuveau (PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Rx, Injection. Think of this as the new type of Botox! It contains a
botulinum derivative that temporarily erases frown lines between your eyebrows (glabellar lines). It’s pronounced Ju-Vo. Jeuveau was evaluated in 5 different clinical trials that encompassed more than 2,100 people, mainly women. Ibsrela (Tenapanor), Rx, Oral. For Parkinson’s, this is a pill that you take twice a day, not injection. It’s used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation in adults.This medication may cause serious dehydration, especially in children or elderly. The most common side effects from the initial trials are diarrhea, which sometimes may be severe, abdominal distention, excessive gas and dizziness. Accrufer (Ferric Maltol), Rx, Oral. These are capsules of iron to help people with iron deficiency anemia. The iron drug was approved by the FDA based upon three different clinical trials. Accrufer was useful in increasing levels in the patients that took the drug twice daily. Common side effects with this medication were gas, diarrhea, constipation, stool color change, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort, bloating and pain. Xpovio (Selinexor), Rx, Oral. This medication pronounced, X-Po-Vee-O comes as a 20mg pill and was approved in July 2019 to treat Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer. The drug is intended to be used along with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) in patients who are unresponsive to at least four prior treatments. Xpovio was fast tracked through the FDA’s approval program to allow earlier patient access and was based upon evidence from only 202 patients. It works by binding “Exportin 1” which slows cancer cell growth. Side effects that may be experienced include reduced platelet counts (which could lead to uncontrolled bleeding), neutropenia, respiratory infections and neurological dysfunction. That last one is vague and may be better described as dizziness, fainting, confusion or other mental status changes. This drug should not be given to pregnant women. Balversa (Erdafitinib), Rx, Oral. A medication approved to treat bladder cancer, this may be used in local, advanced or metastatic cancer whose chemotherapy did not work well enough. This med was speeded through the FDA’s approval process to make it available quickly. Thirty-two percent of 87 patients who were studied experienced either complete or partial shrinkage of their tumors. Balversa may negatively affects vision and may lead to retinal detachment. Blood phosphate levels need to be evaluated.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE DR. LOUIS NAPOLITANO OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART DENTAL CARE
By Robert Verderese Smile and the whole world will smile with you is a saying that you have probably heard before. It’s incredible how simply smiling can make such a dramatic difference in your outlook—and those around you. For those who are not confident with their smiles they might hesitate or avoid smiling altogether, which is truly unfortunate. This is where Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD, in Jackson, NJ could really make a huge difference in a person’s life. Along with his associate Dr. llan Gamburg, office manager Laurie Abramowitz, and his wonderful staff, Dr. Napolitano offers a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art dental care for you and your family. Louis Napolitano was born and raised in Union City and now lives in Howell with his wife. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry from Georgetown University and subsequently attended dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon—a national honor society for dental schools. When asked why he chose to
become a dentist, Dr. Napolitano replied: “I always had an interest in, and aptitude for, the natural sciences so I decided to major in chemistry as an undergraduate. While in College, I realized that I wanted to work in a fi eld where I could use my abilities to positively impact the lives of others. As I considered my options, I discovered that dentistry would be the perfect occupation for me—allowing me to use my skills to optimize a patient’s oral health which contributes to their overall general health and well-being.” As someone who believes it is important to keep abreast of the most recent technological advances in dentistry, Dr. Napolitano is an avid member of many professional organizations where he studies the latest techniques and technology in the profession. One bit of technology that Dr. Napolitano is particularly excited about is the state-ofthe-art Solea—the only FDA approved C02 laser used for hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) procedures. This incredible laser technology possesses a unique wavelength which functions as an alternate to the tradi-
tional drill in the majority of dental procedures. “The Solea laser technology is wonderful in that it totally takes the anxiety out of dentistry. Everybody knows someone who is petrified of needles—perhaps your children or even yourself—and as such avoids receiving treatment they desperately need. For these people, Solea is the obvious solution to their dental woes. By not having to administer needles, I am able to deliver virtually painless procedures to my patients, invariably bringing a smile to their faces and to mine!” Dr. Napolitano says. Another benef it of this breakthrough laser technology is that it allows for a more efficient dental experience for patients. With Solea, you can have a cavity or fi lling done in a flash, which allows patients to resume their daily activities—go back to work or out to lunch—without any discomfort. Also, given that Solea is less invasive than traditional dental procedures, healing is much quicker. And as an added bonus, there are no fee increases or additional charge for performing the Solea laser restoration for a patient. In a word, Dr. Napolitano aptly explains this new laser technology in the following way: “Solea provides an overall wonderful experience for my patients and is changing the way we practice dentistry while changing the lives of the people we care about most—our patients!” In addition to the Solea, Dr. Napolitano’s practice offers a full-range of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and implant dentistry. “In the past you were sent somewhere else,” Dr. Napolitano explains. “My vision was to create a state-of-the-art facility where all of a patient’s treatment could be provided in one practice.” Did you know there is a link between oral health and overall health? Indeed, the latest medical research clearly confirms this connection: “We’re not just interested in teeth and cavities,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We’re interested in the whole person—everything about our patient’s health.” Dr. Napolitano notes that those who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop gum disease. “Many diabetics have a decreased ability to fi ght
Dr. Louis Napolitano, DMD bacterial infections, including those that occur in the mouth.” A lot of chronic pain can also be traced to underlying dental issues, such as migraines—even heart disease! So what can you do to protect your oral—and overall— health? Well, for starters, Dr. Napolitano stresses the importance of regular oral hygiene at home: “You should brush your teeth three times a day, use dental floss on a consistent basis, and use a mouth rinse with fl uoride daily.” Although good preventive oral health begins at home, it doesn’t end there. To be
sure, the full spectrum of preventive dental care must always include routine cleanings by dental professionals. Patients should come in for a professional cleaning and oral cancer screening exams at least twice a year. This dental practice is crucial in that not only will you be able to have plaque and tartar removed from your teeth, but you will also be given a thorough examination of your whole mouth. Dr. Napolitano and his team are committed to making patients feel as comfortable as possible and to develop relationships with each patient: “Every member of our team takes tremendous
pride in providing the most compassionate care to all of our patients and to make them feel as comfortable as humanly possible,” Dr. Napolitano says. “We make every one of our patients feel like they are part of our family.” To get more information about Dr. Napolitano’s practice, you can call his offi ce at 732-905-2488 or visit his website at louisnapolitanodmd.com. The office hours are Monday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr. Napolitano’s office is conveniently located at 2046 West County Line Road, Suite 2 in Jackson, NJ.
Dr. Napolitano’s office is conveniently located at 2046 West County Line Road, Suite 2 in Jackson
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Inside The Law Trusts For Minor Children
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to
spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child Marc S. Galella Esq. required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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Officials Take Down Carjacking Rings, 42 Sentenced
By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – Two individuals from Tuckerton and Neptune were among dozens arrested and charged as the result of “Operation Jacked” and “Operation 17 Corridor,” major investigations and prosecutions that targeted international carjacking and stolen car trafficking rings, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. The operations led to arrests and charges against more than 50 ring members in 2014
and 2015, and recovery of approximately 250 stolen vehicles worth over $12 million. The final defendant, Panel Dalce, was sentenced Friday, Dec. 20. The Division of Criminal Justice secured prison sentences for 42 defendants, including lengthy sentences for the lead defendants. Operation Jacked and Operation 17 Corridor, conducted in 2014 and 2015, targeted two major carjacking and stolen car-trafficking rings
that stole high-end cars in New Jersey and New York and shipped them to West Africa, where the vehicles commanded prices above new market value in the United States. These operations had a major effect on carjacking in New Jersey, which reached a peak of 407 in 2012 and 389 in 2013. Following the 2014 and 2015 investigations, these figures declined to 199 in 2014 and 186 in 2015, and remained down in the years that followed with
184 in 2016, 222 in 2017 and 132 in 2018. “We made our communities safer with Operation Jacked and Operation 17 Corridor by arresting carjackers and completely dismantling criminal organizations that were providing a lucrative market for luxury stolen vehicles,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We have sent the leaders and key players in these rings to prison, where they can no longer threaten residents with this dangerous type of street-level crime.” Operation Jacked took place in 2014, resulting in prison sentences for 21 defendants and the recovery of approximately 160 stolen cars worth over $8 million. According to the Attorney General, this ring targeted specific luxury vehicles, particularly SUVs made by Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Honda, Porsche, Jaguar, and Aston Martin. This ring stole 27 cars through carjackings, using a gun or other weapon, as well as others taken through “soft steals” where the thieves were able to steal them with one or more of their electronic keys or key fobs. In other cases, ring members obtained cars through fraud, using bad checks to buy cars from dealerships. “Shippers would load the cars into shipping containers, which were taken to ports for transport by ship to West Africa. Of the 160 vehicles recovered, 140 were recovered at ports, including Port Newark, Port Elizabeth and Howland Hook Seaport in Staten Island, N.Y. The ring operated in multiple counties in New Jersey, including Essex, Union, Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Bergen and Somerset Counties,” stated a release from the AG. Operation Jacked secured prison sentences for 21 individuals, including two from Ocean and Monmouth Counties: • Abdur Abdullah, 38, of Tuckerton, N.J., a fence and thief, pleaded guilty to second-degree conspiracy and was sentenced to five years in prison with three years of parole ineligibility. • Kevin Collins, 45, of Neptune, N.J., a wheel man who moved stolen cars for the ring, pleaded guilty to second-degree receiving stolen property and was sentenced to five years in prison. Seven additional lower-level defendants pleaded guilty to third-degree charges and were sentenced to terms of probation, in one case including a county jail term of 288 days. Operation 17 Corridor took place in 2015, resulting in prison sentences for 21 defendants and the recovery of approximately 90 cars worth over $4 million. The ring that was dismantled operated based on demand for specific luxury vehicles, including various models of Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Maserati, Porsche, Jaguar and Bentley. Some cars were taken through carjackings, while others were stolen from locations where the thieves were able to steal them with one or more of their electronic keys or key fobs. Of the 90 vehicles recovered in Operation 17 Corridor, 23 were recovered at ports used by the ring, including Port Newark, Port Elizabeth, Global Terminal in Bayonne, and the Howland Hook Seaport in Staten Island, N.Y. The ring operated in Rockland County, N.Y., and various counties in New Jersey, including Morris, Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Monmouth, Middlesex, Hunterdon and Somerset. In Operation 17 Corridor, 21 individuals received prison sentences and four additional lower-level defendants pleaded guilty to third-degree charges and were sentenced to terms of probation, in one case including a county jail term of 270 days. Another defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree receiving stolen property and was admitted to Drug Court.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 4 - jan 10
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you set out to be a live wire, sometimes the sparks fly. You may be too charming for anyone to criticize, but be cautious and consider others’ feelings. Follow up on promises in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ve heard of “rubbing someone the wrong way,” but you can avoid problems if you focus on rubbing people the right way. In the week ahead, you might enjoy friendly friction that leads to unexpected romantic moments. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This is the week when you are happy to ring out the old and ring in the new. You may hear from friends and relatives anxious to get your input on their latest family dramas or just to make plans for the new year. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make an effort to make your home an ideal environment. Take a few hints from decorating magazines to create more pleasant and harmonious surroundings. There might be a holiday bonus or unexpected reward in your next paycheck. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some people in your immediate environment could be walking on the wild side. As this week unfolds, your eagerness to be a team player will act as a stable counterbalance if things get out of hand. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay abreast of the latest technological news in the week ahead. A nugget of information might be just what you need to make one of your creative efforts better than average. Take warnings about common scams to heart. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The week
ahead might be fraught with somewhat uncomfortable or surprising situations. Because you want everyone to think you are better than average, you might not be as forthcoming about your mistakes as you should be. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remain awake to make dreams come true. Taking the easy way out might create other problems that end up causing more work. During the week to come, focus on being patient and avoid giving in to knee-jerk reactions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some things might not make sense, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be sensible. Use good sense when handling your money in the week ahead. There may be some crossed wires or a few communication mix-ups today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the week ahead, it might be wiser to avoid unnecessary spending. It is possible that what seems like an attractive purchase or an investment opportunity that will further your ambitions is really trouble in disguise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel confident that others are being sincere in the upcoming week. You may see proof that someone is acting in your best interests. Any misgivings and concerns that occasionally arise may be unfounded. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be indifferent to the details. However, you might be confused if you merely skim the contents or read the CliffsNotes version. There may be an opportunity to make a satisfying purchase in the week ahead.
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Dear Joel, I work in an office part-time sharing both my duties and my work area with another part-time co-worker. She is a nice person and although we only see each other in passing, we work well as a team to complete projects, etc. There is however, one issue that is driving me crazy. She is very sloppy and inconsiderate when it comes to keeping our work area clean and organized. I find crumbs all over the computer keyboard, food left in the desk drawers and papers in complete disarray. Before I can get started with my work, I spend at least 10-15 minutes cleaning up and getting organized. I have addressed this with her several times, and each time she apologizes profusely and swears it won’t happen again, and then it happens the next day. The last thing I want to do is go to management with this situation, do you have any suggestions? Answer: Although your co-worker apologizes, etc. it is apparent that your concerns are
not being taken seriously. One th i ng I have found usef ul in my own life are checklists. Spend a few minutes creating an ‘End of Shift’ checklist that each of you complete and sign off on, one sheet per week, visible and easily accessible. If you feel a checklist is too formal, try leaving post-it notes at the end of your shift thanking her for leaving the work area the way she found it; a little positive reinforcement. My last suggestion would be to give her a taste of her own medicine, not leaving food or crumbs around, but not organizing papers, etc. before you leave. If all else fails and this situation is negatively impacting your work environment and productivity, management should be notified. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
wolfgang puck’s kitchen Healthy New Year! See In The New Year With An Easy, Elegant Main Dish By Wolfgang Puck “I’ll start my diet tomorrow” may be one of the statements most frequently made on Dec. 31. Just as we’re planning a high-spirited New Year’s Eve dinner, we’re also beginning to think about New Year’s resolutions that will probably include healthy eating and weight loss. But a wise person once told me that one of the best ways to spend the last night of the year is to start practicing habits you’d like to follow in the year to come. Which leads to the question: How do you make your New Year’s Eve menu as festive as possible while also following healthy eating principles? Please let me suggest one simple solution: Choose ingredients that are not only good for you but also taste delicious, and prepare and present them in a way that is simultaneously health-conscious and elegant. If that sounds ambitious, I’m happy to share a perfect example with my recipe for pan-seared salmon fillets with rustic pesto, cherry tomatoes and vegetable “spaghetti.” Let’s start with the good-for-you part of the recipe. Salmon is a superbly healthy main-dish ingredient; an excellent source of lean protein that is also rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. I accompany the salmon with vegetable “spaghetti”: vitamin-packed fresh vegetables cut into long, thin strands. And I top it up all with a rustic pesto sauce that uses far less oil and fewer pine nuts than found in the traditional recipe. As for deliciousness worthy of a special meal, this recipe doesn’t hold back. Salmon is luxuriously rich in flavor and texture, especially when cooked medium-rare. The pesto, even in this leaner version, packs a big punch of flavor. And the vegetable strands surprisingly offer much of the pleasure you’d get from eating a starchy bowl of pasta. One look at the results leaves no doubt that this makes a perfect choice for an end-year celebration. The swirl of brightly colored vegetables, the vivid green and red of the pesto and tomatoes, and the rose-pink salmon add up to a presentation that may remind you of a beautiful fireworks display. You’ll also be surprised by how easy the dish is to put together. You can prep the vegetables in advance, the pesto takes 5 minutes to put together, and the final cooking and plating will take no more than 15 minutes. This will leave you, the host, plenty of time for one more glass of Champagne -- a small indulgence with which to toast a new year of healthy, flavorful eating. PAN-SEARED SALMON FILLETS WITH RUSTIC PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND VEGETABLE “SPAGHETTI” Serves 4 RUSTIC PESTOAND CHERRYTOMATOES: 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely
chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in halves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper V E G E TA B L E S PA G H E T T I A N D PAN-SEARED SALMON: 2 medium zucchini, trimmed 1 medium yellow squash, or 1 extra zucchini, trimmed 2 large carrots, peeled and trimmed 3 radishes, trimmed 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 portions center-cut salmon fillet, each about 6 ounces (185 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Edible organic flowers, for garnish, optional To make the pesto, put the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic in a mixing bowl. Stir well. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir again to coat them thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. For the vegetable spaghetti, use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and radishes into spaghetti-like strands; or, if you don’t have a spiralizer, cut them using a mandolin or by carefully cutting them lengthwise into thin slices and then stacking the slices and cutting them lengthwise into similar thin strands. Set aside all the vegetable spaghetti in a bowl, tossing them together. Season the salmon fillets to taste on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan large enough to hold all the fillets comfortably in a single layer. When the oil is hot enough to shimmer slightly, carefully add the fillets and cook until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them only once; the fish should still look a slightly deeper rose color at the center when a small knife-tip is inserted between the flakes near the thickest part. When the fish is done to your liking, transfer to a plate and keep warm. In a clean pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the vegetable spaghetti, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir and toss continuously until the strands are brightly colored and have softened slightly, about 1 minute. Using tongs, arrange beds of the vegetable spaghetti on individual heated serving plates. Place a salmon fillet on top of the vegetable spaghetti on each plate. Spoon the pesto-tomato mixture over and around the salmon. If you like, garnish with edible flowers. 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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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