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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School Board members and district administrative staff recently heard its regular energy conservation program report and also heard from Josh Costell, executive vice president of Energy Efficiency Division of DCO Energy. John Blair, the district’s energy education specialist made
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his presentation concerning the district’s energy conservation program during the meeting aimed at saving the district money and reducing its carbon footprint as a greener, leaner district. “We don’t want to be wasteful. If we see the air conditioning left running on a Sunday night in the Fine Arts Auditorium (at Jackson
Memorial High School) that is money just flying out the door,” Blair said. Blair showed a PowerPoint presentation that featured a before and after look at how the district had saved money simply my monitoring systems that were left operating when not in use by staff or students including computers in the school’s (Green - See Page 6)
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Jackson School Board members Michael Walsh, seated at left, Tara Rivera and Gus Acevedo listen to District Energy Education Specialist John Blair.
Animal Advocate: Neglect Law Needs Change
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Residents seeking better care for animals have been vocal in the last several months about the need for new laws and more transparency in animal abuse cases. In late November, a vigil for three dogs that died after being left abandoned in a Lacey Township residence drew more than 50 people to Lacey’s Gille Park. Those present called for stricter laws pertaining to cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Another vigil was held on December 6, in front of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office recalling the incident of a trapped raccoon that was clubbed to death by teenagers in December 2018. Those at that vigil wanted to learn more from the Prosecutor’s Office about what punishment was issued to the two youths involved. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said that due to existing law and the fact that
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those responsible were juveniles, his office was not at liberty to provide details on that case. Manahawkin resident Kathleen Ruskin is a volunteer at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and is providing a voice for animals. She feels that some of them could fi nd new homes if not for a (Animal - See Page 9)
–Photo courtesy Ocean County Animal Facilities Southern Shelter (Above) Hazel is a 9-year-old mixed breed female who was adopted from the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter several years ago and wound up in the home of Allison and Luke Peters of Bayville. (Left) Sadie was seized from the home of Allison and Luke Peters, and was adopted the day after the judge ordered the couple to relinquish ownership of the dogs to the shelter.
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Home to one of the largest senior populations in the state, Ocean County is facing some troubling cuts to essential senior programs. Officials are urging the state to reinstate funding for certain service programs offered to Ocean County seniors. “Many of our seniors are vulnerable and the programs and services provided are lifelines in many ways,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. “State cuts reduce our ability to provide essential services to our seniors. Vicari added that increases in the cost of everyday living combined with the cuts in state funding do not bode well for our seniors, who “are forced to make decisions on whether to pay to keep a roof over their head or purchase life sustaining medications…No one should have to face making that kind of decision,” he said. Ocean County serves a senior population of over 173,000, 30 percent of which rely on Social Security to cover basic living expenses. Despite the recent 1.6 percent increase in Social Security - which provides seniors about an additional $400 (Cuts - See Page 7)
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Page 6, The Jackson Times, January 4, 2020 son and it goes hand and hand with savings.” He said that culture gets students and staff into the habit of shutting lights, computers and other electrical devices off as they exit the classroom on a regular basis. “It is penny pinching but it is penny pinching on a massive, massive scale and thousands of people, staff and students save us money. Tree planting, aquaponics all of this goes hand in hand because you want people to think that way and if they think that way the energy savings just tag along. We’ve installed water bottle filling stations in seven of our buildings and those stations have saved us from over 10,000 plastic water bottles,” Blair said. “People are always asking me can you get me a recycle bin but they do cost money.
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Continued From Page 1 libraries and classrooms. “Those computers, if left operating 24/7, per week would cost $3 to $4 each in electricity and we have 1,500 of them, Blair said. He added that part of his job involves talking to staff and students about what he does within the district. “I also build up the whole green thing. If you get people to think green we can save green. I say it all the time, think green, save green.” Blair joked, “people call me names behind my back when they see me in the faculty rooms, hallways and classrooms. We have a huge culture of sustainability here in Jack-
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This summer we always wax the floor in all the schools so we saved the buckets, cleaned them out and slapped a sticker on them and every classroom at Memorial High School and Johnson school has them and we’re going to do it again next year. Those are 500 buckets at $10 each.” Blair reminded the board and staff that “we are part of the Power Saves Schools program in each school they have their own little Green Team and they are champions of saving energy.” One board member remarked seeing the photo in Blair’s PowerPoint presentation regarding the mascot for the program, a costumed character called “the Energy Hog.” We did an assembly with him last year at the Switlik school. He’s a bad guy. He loves to waste energy so when he gets on stage the kids boo him.” “So that’s your alter ego,” Board member Thomas Colucci joked. “Actually, I don’t put the suit on I always get someone else to do that,” Blair responded. “We had five interns from the STEM program and one is in the audience is right now and this was his quote, (included in the PowerPoint presentation) ‘At first it was like trying to take a sip of water from a fire hydrant’” about how much information is available about learning how to go green, he said. Sustainable New Jersey came out and did a presentation for the students. All the interns were there for a three to four hour discussion about energy conservation. “Our theme was ‘it is more than just about shutting off the lights!’ For the third year
running we received awards from Sustainable New Jersey.” Blair moved on to discuss the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP). ESIP is a way for government agencies to make energy related improvements to their facilities and pay for the costs using the value of energy savings that result from the improvement. Blair described ESIP saying that after interviewing several companies that would help the district, DCO Energy was hired. “We are obviously going to take advantage of this program. Basically, we are looking at a $27 million energy efficient capital improvement program that has a net zero cost to the taxpayer for the next 20 years.” Costell said Jackson already “has done remarkably with many of the operational aspects of the project. Being a New Jersey resident I understand the impact of S-2 (a state aid funding formula which has resulted in large funding reductions for the Jackson School District and others throughout the state). For Jackson to lose $17 million over the next seven years, this is something that can at least help minimize some of the impact that would normally occur from that.” “Your annual energy cost savings will be a $1.3 million with 27% of the savings coming from producing your own electricity. The real impact of that is that you can produce it cheaper than you can buy it. On top of that you will get right about $1.3 million from the state as a grant. The savings you are getting they will right you a check for $1.3 million for one time,” Costell added.
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Continued From Page 1 more per year - Vicari emphasized that it is never really enough. “When you have utilities increasing by 10 percent along with essentials like food prices going up, insurance increases, $400 doesn’t go very far,” he said. “The cost of living adjustment over the last five years has averaged only about 1.3 percent, that’s during those years our seniors received one.” Of the many services offered by Ocean County to senior citizens, there are two programs that help keep seniors living independently and both are seeing major cuts in state funding. These programs are the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) and home health aide services provided by Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County. JACC is a state-funded program that provides in-home services to local seniors to help keep them living independently in their community home as opposed to being placed in a nursing facility. According to Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, for those seniors who meet the income requirement, JACC provides a wide array of supports intended to delay or prevent placement in a nursing facility, including respite care, homemakers services, personal emergency response systems, home delivered meals, transportation, adult day care, special medical equipment or supplies, caregiver training, home health aide services. In the state fiscal year 2019, Ocean County was awarded $1,067,970 for JACC services. In state fiscal year 2020, that total has decreased to $818,432. “With the decrease of $249,538 starting in July 2019 we already have a wait list of 41 for new JACC applications,” Vicari noted. Home health aide services have been provided to Ocean County seniors for the last 40 years by Visiting Home Care Services using Title 20 funding through the state Division of Disability Services. This funding will end as of June 30, 2020, said Vicari. “The provider stands to lose $460,000,” he said.
The Jackson Times, January 4, 2020, Page 7 On average Visiting Home Care Services (VHS) has been providing approximately 300 hours a week of home health aide services under Title 20 grant funds, which translates to about 15,600 hours of home care a year that will no longer be provided, or 50 clients a week will go without help, he added. Between cuts to JACC funding and the cuts in Title 20 funding to VHS, Ocean County has lost a total of $709,538 in state dollars used for senior services. “Traditionally, we would absorb a loss by diverting clients to alternate programs such as JACC or State Wide Respite,” Vicari said. “However, due to funding cuts or underfunding, they both have waiting lists. As a result, more seniors will be forced into managed long term services and supports.” In addition to urging state officials to reconsider these funding cuts, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders plans to reach out to the state representatives in the 9th, 10th, 12th and 30th districts to determine whether there are ways this could be remedied. In the meantime, officials noted that seniors can still receive assistance from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services should they need help with meals or other services. “Ocean County continues to appropriate funds for senior services that help keep our seniors independent,” Vicari said. For example, Ocean County’s senior nutrition program, which provides 1,100 meals a day to local seniors including the home delivered meal program, will continue into the New Year with an anticipated 300,000 meals to be served. “The Board of Freeholders made sure there is no waiting list for this very important program,” Vicari said. “It’s imperative that all levels of government assist in providing our aging populations with programs and services that will make their lives better and keep them out of nursing homes and hospitals.” No solution presents itself just yet and Vicari expressed concern over the long-term impact of these cuts. “Will there be more state cuts next year?” said Vicari.
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Continued From Page 1 current law that allows for those accused of animal neglect to retain ownership of their animals. They keep ownership even in cases where they have violated local laws that restrict the number of dogs in a household unless it is a kennel or shelter. One recent example of this scenario involved Luke Peters, 49, and his wife Allison Peters, 42, of Bayville who were charged with 24 counts of animal neglect after a complaint led police to their Berkeley home on October 11. Inside, officers found 24 dogs living in deplorable conditions. The dogs were safely transported to the Southern Ocean County Shelter where they received medical care. Berkeley Township Animal Control responded to the scene where the homeowners voluntarily surrendered their dogs due to the unsafe living conditions. Neighbors were concerned about the possibility of neglect and alerted police which led to the Peters’ arrest. The couple faced a municipal judge on December 11 and the dogs were released to the shelter. The 24 dogs, who range in age and breed from a Pomeranian puppy to an older, larger, St. Bernard, were previously taken care of at the Northern (Jackson) and Southern (Manahawkin) Ocean County Animal Shelters. The Ocean County Animal Facility which oversees the two shelters falls under the authority of the Ocean County Health Department. Jackson Animal Facility Manager Mary Alano said that while she could not speak in regards to any specific pending court case that county fees from a case involving sheltering
The Jackson Times, January 4, 2020, Page 9 animals are presented at the time the case is heard in court. Ruskin was glad that the dogs could now be adopted and she wants to bring awareness to what happens to animals after they are seized by Animal Control officers. “The best-case scenario is when the offenders immediately relinquish their rights to the dogs and the shelter begins the process of treating them medically, assessing them behaviorally and preparing them for adoption. The worstcase scenario is when the offenders do not release the dogs to the shelter and the dogs remain in limbo while the case winds its way slowly through the legal system,” Ruskin said. Ruskin said in the Berkeley case it was costing the county around $340 a day to house and feed the dogs and that figure grew to around $20,000 which is a cost being picked up by Ocean County residents. The Peters may now have to reimburse the county. “As long as the offenders refuse to give up their animals, the shelter is powerless to prepare them for the chance at a loving, caring home. In truth, they are held hostage,” Ruskin said. “We are fortunate in Ocean County to have not one but two county shelters whose staff has stepped up many times to care for seized dogs that are caught in this state of limbo. The shelter staff and volunteers do an outstanding job of caring for these neglected and abused animals; however, no shelter is designed to be any animal’s permanent address. No shelter is a home and no shelter can mirror the individual attention, care and love provided in a home,” Ruskin said. Ruskin noted that “some dogs linger at the
shelter for months waiting for their offenders to release them. Most of the time, these dogs are very adoptable and would be adopted in no time if only their offenders would let them go. Young puppies who should be growing and developing in a home that provides them with proper training and socialization are deprived of all that a young puppy needs.” “Large dogs of any age are confined to a kennel that cannot possibly meet their needs for exercise and mental stimulation despite the daily efforts of staff and volunteers. The staff and volunteers are doing the best they can within the shelter environment,” Ruskin added. “Offenders do not seem to recognize the harm they are doing by holding these animals’ hostage. Perhaps they loved the dogs at one time and if they did, they need to love them enough to let them go. They need to release them and give them a chance to be loved by someone else. These dogs are victims and they deserve better,” Ruskin said. –Photo courtesy Ocean County Animal Facilities There are two bills currently pending Southern Shelter before the state legislature that if passed Harley was recently adopted after spending could change the way such situations are weeks at the Ocean County Animal Facilities handled in the future. NJ A-781 estab- Southern Shelter based in Manahawkin. lishes a process for recovering the cost of care of animals involved in animal cruelty them down not once but twice,” Ruskin said. As for the dogs seized during the raid on violations while NJ A-4840, called Desmond’s Bill, provides for an advocate in criminal cases the Peters’ home, two were recently adopted while the remaining dogs are scheduled for involving the welfare of a cat or dog. “I believe that we need to raise public spay/neuter surgeries and will be put up for awareness of the plight of all dogs that find adoption shortly thereafter. A few already themselves victims of people who have let have families waiting for them.
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Jackson Elks Teams Up With Ocean County Mental Health To Make Christmas Brighter
–Photo courtesy Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 Tables of toys are seen arranged and ready for distribution by members of Ocean County Mental Health. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 were as busy as elves in Santa’s workshop recently as they unveiled all the toys and clothes t hat have be e n col le ct e d i n re ce nt weeks. Joe LaMonica, Loyalk Knight of the Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 said that he and his fellow Elks members recently came together to organize all the toys and clothes (mostly toys) “for some of our area’s foster children.” “This year we partnered with Ocean County Mental Health. We bought or had donated all the items and OCMH will be distributing them. There are some kids who OCMH had asked that we make specific purchases for, which we were happy to do,” LaMonica said. “We enjoy doing this and it makes us all feel good. We want to wish everyone a very happy, healthy holiday season and a joyous new year,” LaMonica added.
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group JACKSON – Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups are always free and open to the community at Jackson Library. Support groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The group is facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’s New Jersey volunteer. Walk-ins are welcome. The next meeting is Jan. 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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—Photo courtesy Jackson Police By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Jackson Officer John Roth was recently honored with the Kimberly Smith-Ames DWI Prevention Award for his commitment to safety and DWI enforcement in Jackson Township. On Dec. 20, Officer Roth was recognized as the award recipient from Ocean County, leading the Jackson Police Department with DWI arrests thus far this year. The DWI Prevention Award, sponsored by the Ocean and Monmouth County Police Traffic Safety Officers’ Associations, is named in honor of drunk driving victim Kimberly Smith-Ames. On October 7, 1998, Kimberly was killed by a drunk driver in Beachwood in a crash that also claimed the life of her unborn baby. Kimberly was just 23 years old at the time. In an effort to keep Kimberly’s memory alive, the Ocean and Monmouth County Traffic Safety Officers’ Associations honor hard-working officers with this annual recognition. Officer Roth has served with the Jack-
son Police Department since 2016. Prior to joining the department, he served as a seasonal officer with the Seaside Heights Police Department and as a sheriff’s officer with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Roth is also a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and is the founder of “Recalibrate,” a non-profit organization providing peer support to military veterans. “The Jackson Police Department would like to congratulate PO Roth for this recognition, as well as all of this year’s nominees, including Toms River Township Police Officer Ryan Fitzgerald. Prior to his employment with TRPD, PO Fitzgerald served as a part-time officer with the Jackson Police Department,” stated Captain Steven Laskiewicz. Police are reminding residents that the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” DWI Enforcement Campaign is still in effect. Extra patrols are being assigned throughout the state this holiday season, including Jackson Township.
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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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PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Branch is offering AARP Free Income Tax Help on Wednesday, February 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The AARP Tax Aide Program will electronically complete and file a federal and New Jersey tax return, free of charge, by IRS certified volunteers. While this program is available to all taxpayers, special emphasis is provided to those age 60 or
over with low to moderate income. Veterans should also bring a copy of their DD214 with them to apply for the new NJ Veterans Exemption. Veterans can also apply ahead of time through the State of NJ to reduce refund processing time. Appointments are necessary. To register, please call the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library at 609-758-7888.
The Light of Hope (La llum d’Elna) JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch for an International Holocaust Remembrance Day Film Showing: The Light of Hope (La llum d’Elna) on Jan. 27, 2-4 p.m. Based on the true story of Elisabeth Eidenbenz
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We all know that smoking is bad for our health. Typically, we think of lung cancer, heart disease or asthma as the closely associated effects of long-term tobacco smoking, but a new study conducted by New York University School of Medicine found that, “Teenagers exposed to tobacco smoke may also have significant hearing loss – and not even know it.” The study participants – ages 12 to 19 – were tested for two specific things: The amount of a tobacco related chemical in their blood called Cotinine and for severity of hearing loss in the low, mid and high frequencies.
The Results; They May Surprise You What the researches discovered was astounding. The children who lived in a smoking household were twice as likely to develop hearing difficulty compared to a child from a non-smoking home. The higher the level of the Cotinine found in their blood, the higher the child’s risk of developing a hearing loss. Some children with especially high levels of Cotinine were
at three times the risk for hearing loss. Many of the teens in the study were found to have a measurable hearing loss, yet none of them were aware of it. Their youth and the gradual nature of hearing loss made their experiences almost undetectable. This inability to communicate effectively can lead to social problems at school and poor performance in the classroom, making regular hearing screenings for young people as necessary as regular dental checks. Encourage Them To Get Their Hearing Tested Dr. Izzy would encourage you to have your children or grandchildren’s hearing screened so we can make sure that everyone you love is living a life with better hearing. If your children or grandchildren are listening to loud music via MP3 players or iPods, you will be happy to know that we specialize in custom earbuds that are molded to fit their ears perfectly, offering a better acoustic seal and the ability to enjoy a richer music experience at a lower volume.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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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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JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will present various featured events in the month of January. • “Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)” 11:30 a,m. Friday, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7. The six-week, evidence-based substance abuse prevention and wellness program will cover topics from stress management and healthy living to medication management and prescription drug abuse. Free lunch will be provided. Registrants agree to attend all six sessions. • “Wall Calendars for the New Year” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Color a 2020 wall calendar. Supplies will be provided. • “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service” Monday, Jan. 20 through Friday Jan. 25. Crochet or knit at home, and drop off your items to the Circulation Department during normal branch hours. All sizes of hats, blankets, fi ngerless gloves, mittens and leg warmers will be accepted. Items will be donated to local charities, including Jackson Food Pantry, House of Blessings, and Your Grandmother’s Cupboard. Items will not be accepted before Jan. 20 or after Jan. 25. • “In Remembrance of Martin” 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. This remarkable documentary film will be screened. It features personal comments from family, friends and advisors of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and also includes portions of his “I Have A Dream” speech. The film is available through the Library’s Kanopy digital service. • “The Light of Hope (La Ilum D’Elna)” 2 p.m, Monday, Jan. 27. The film will be screened in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is based on the true story of Elisabeth Eidenbenz and her female co-workers, who saved the lives of almost 600 infants in World War II. Official Selection at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Courtesy of the Library’s Kanopy digital service. • “Send Valentine’s Greetings to a Child in the Hospital” 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. All are welcome to drop in, to design a card for a child in the hospital. Cards will be sent to Cards for Hospitalized Kids, an internationally-recognized charitable organization. Registration is not required. • “Souper Bowl: Great Soups and Appetizers for Game Day” 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Learn how to make great soups and apps with Jennifer Klein, Registered Dietitian with the Perlmutter Family ShopRites. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Regist ration is required for these f ree event s, u n less ot her w ise noted. To register, call the branch at 732928 - 4 4 0 0 or v isit th e o c e a n c o u nt y library.org/events.
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R.C. Shea & Assoc.
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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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.
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Seaside Park - Yearly 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments. Super clean and cozy. No Pets. Application and credit check - from $995. 908-278-5491. (4)
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Across 1 New England NFLers 5 Workforce 10 __ salad 14 Cornell who founded Cornell 15 Actress Tierney 16 Passionate god 17 Nerd’s moniker 19 Unexciting 20 Actress Gabor 21 Blends 22 Destination for the last flight? 23 In the cellar 25 Detective’s moniker 27 Speak to 30 Michelle who was the youngest female to play in a PGA Tour event 31 Bubbles up 32 Didn’t like leaving 38 Ending for
marion 39 Traitor’s moniker 40 Gung-ho 41 Lawn-trimming tool 43 Anti-inflammatory brand 44 Sixth sense, initially 45 Coming to a point 47 Genius’ moniker 52 Bonny one 53 Captain Kirk’s “final frontier” 54 Young zebras 56 “Gross!” 59 __ avail: fruitless 60 Old-timer’s moniker 62 Skunk cabbage feature 63 More flimsy, as an excuse 64 Ballet move 65 Attention getter 66 Krispy __ 67 Man, but not woman
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34 Bakery offering 35 Presents too aggressively 36 Cave in 37 Pigged out (on), briefly 39 Taunting remark 42 Italian noble family 43 Take __: decline to participate 46 Enticement 47 Prevent, in legalese 48 Apple players 49 Compact 48-Down 50 “My concern is ... “ 51 “You’ve got the wrong person!” 55 Attention getter 57 Cry out loud 58 “Look ma, no hands!” 60 March on Washington monogram 61 Prefix with gram
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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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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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