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Community Unites After Fatal Fire

Full Day Kindergarten Still A Priority Despite State Aid Cuts

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Despite deep cuts in state funding that threaten the future of extracurricular activities and sports, school oﬃcials in the district said they are determined to retain its plan for early education. School administrators noted that they have no intention to backtrack on a scenario where the district would drop a full day kindergarten program. The law that started this issue is called S-2. It was sponsored by State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. It redistricted state aid away from districts that were losing enrollment and which were considered – by the state – not to be paying their fair share of local taxes. The district stands to lose more than $90 million in aid by the end of the cuts in a few years. Senate President Sweeney had proposed a bill that would allow towns impacted by the funding formula to raise taxes more than they are normally allowed to ﬁll this hole. This bill was vetoed by Murphy.

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─Photo courtesy Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. (Above) The ﬁre destroyed the house and devastated a family. (Right) Sara Trahey. By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Sara Trahey touched a lot of lives at the elementary school where she worked, and many more were touched by the tragic story of her passing. A fire started in her 15th Street home on the night of Feb. 7.

Fueled by st rong winds, the fi re spread t o fou r neig hb or s’ homes as well. According to a witness, the entire sky was fi lled with smoke. One neighbor reportedly banged on the front door to wake the family up when he saw the flames.

─Photo courtesy GoFundMe “Our neighborhood is in shock,” one neighbor said on social media. “I am terribly sorry for their loss, and

I pray God comforts this family during this terrible tragedy.” Police reported that (Fire - See Page 9)

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Plan Forming For Life Support Coverage

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – With MONOC ending Advanced Life Support Services to the area, leaders in law enforcement and emergency services met to make sure that every town is covered. MONOC’s advanced life support program will close on April 1.

Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health will assume full operational a nd a d m i n ist r at ive responsibility of the program according to a letter from Jeﬀ Behm, president and CEO of the Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corp. Advanced life support is diﬀerent than basic

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life suppor t. Towns either use volunteer or police-run squads (or some combination of the two) for basic life suppor t. The towns t he n c ont r a ct w it h a paid provider like MONOC for advanced life support. By way of example, both crews might arrive at a car crash. Basic life sup-

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port might be for someone who got banged up and needs to be evaluated. Advanced life support might be for someone who was thrown from the vehicle. Ocean County Sheriﬀ Michael G. Mastronardy and the Ocean County Oﬃce of Emergency Management fa-

cilitated a recent meeting which included representatives from the new service providers. “With the announcement t hat MONOC would no longer be providing Advanced Life Support Services to Ocean County residents, it’s important

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Big issues – like school funding – and small issues were brought up by residents at a recent Meet the Mayor. It was part of a program that new Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill instituted to touch base with residents. The event was held at the municipal building, in the same room where they hold Township Council meetings. However, there were probably a few more residents at the Meet the Mayor than there are at a typical council meeting. They ﬁt as many residents as they could around a long table, and a few others sat in the regular seats. It was informal, with people bringing up issues and then a dialogue opening up. (Mayor - See Page 14)

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Continued From Page 1 During the Board of Education’s search for a new superintendent back in 2013, one of its top priorities was finding a leader who could implement a comprehensive full-day kindergarten program in its 12 elementary schools. Prior attempts, contingent on Toms River taxpayers approving millions in referendum dollars, had failed. District officials said quality early age programs were necessary. The need becoming increasingly evident as families eligible for the free and reduced lunch program has steadily soared, jumping from around 20 percent pre-Superstorm Sandy to 29.3 percent in 2019, with 10 schools currently qualifying for Title I targeted assistance. It was determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged students are at increased risk of falling behind their peers without early interventions and after a year of preparation that included resource reallocations, curriculum writing, room reconfigurations, staff training, furniture and materials purchases, new Superintendent David Healy and his team moved forward on a plan. Their vision became a reality and at no cost to taxpayers. “This initiative represents more than just a longer school day,” Elementary Assistant Superintendent Debra McKenna said. “It represents a wholesale change in curriculum, using research-based practices that focus on social interaction, positive decision making, individualized learning,

The Toms River Times, February 15, 2020, Page 7 and center-based activities to foster independence,” she said. During its initial phase Dr. Vincent Costanza, director of the NJDOE’s Office of Primary Education, visited the district on several occasions and praised the district’s implementation as a model program at a June 2016 Board of Education meeting. It has been five years now and the first students to experience full day kindergarten are in fourth grade. While it is still early to determine the full breadth of its academic impact, one clear outcome has been a significant drop in retention (held back a grade) - from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019, a 69 percent decline among first graders. “The research is clear that students who are retained face significant challenges moving forward,” said Cara DiMeo, Director of K-5 Curriculum. “They are more likely to drop out and face increased social-emotional hurdles through the change in peer relationships. And from a district standpoint, there is a financial impact.” The number of students receiving basic skills services has also dropped, from 22 percent to 18 percent. This is consistent with research-based evidence that students accustomed to a full day of learning have better stamina coming into first grade, as well as a more solid foundation of literacy skills and greater conceptual understanding of mathematics. These core skills transfer into other content areas and promote higher levels of success throughout their academic career. The more robust program also allows for earlier identification of and interventions for students

with learning disabilities. Healy said, “this investment in our youngest students is transformative for a school district and honors advances at our intermediate and high schools.” “Our initiatives continue to be recognized across the state, from literacy to computer science to makerspaces,” he added. While the Department of Education does not mandate that districts oﬀer full day kindergarten, it recommends it, and research supports its impact. Ironically, the state directed tens of millions in funding towards pre-school expansion when 20 percent of NJ schools don’t have full-day kindergarten, school oﬃcials have criticized. “If we’re being stripped of the funding that otherwise would allow us to host our

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Bill Would Protect Workers’ Rights To Organize For Better Pay, Jobs From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will help working class Americans access better wages and working conditions. “Our economy isn’t working for everyone because too few people have a say in their place in the economy,” said Congressman Kim, a co-sponsor of the bill. “When we strip away the right to organize from working people, we strip away their chance to build a better life for themselves and their families. The PRO Act is about restoring that voice and those opportunities; it’s about making sure that we have an economy where everyone can work hard and achieve the American Dream.” The PRO Act helps working Americans by making it easier to join together and collectively bargain for better pay, beneﬁts and conditions. The bill introduces meaningful penalties for corporations that violate workers’ rights and expands collective bargaining rights to give workers a stronger

voice in the workplace. “There is nothing more important to the future of the United States of America than the right to organize,” said Hetty Rosenstein, CWA New Jersey State Director. “We are suﬀering from the worst income inequality in our nation’s history, and it ties directly to the loss of unionization and organizing rights. When workers organize, they improve the lives of not only themselves and their families, but in fact, all boats rise. We need the PRO Act now.” The PRO Act has been endorsed by workers’ rights groups such as the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, and National Nurses United. In addition to working to pass the PRO Act, Congressman Kim voted to pass the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), which includes key improvements in enforcement of worker and environmental protections over the North American Free Trade Agreement. The USMCA is endorsed by a variety of business, workers’ rights and agricultural organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

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Continued From Page 1 the family was home at the time of the fire. The father and three young children managed to escape, but Sara did not. While the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office had not officially identified the victim at press time, several family friends and relatives reached out to Jersey Shore Online and other local media outlets confirming the identity being that of Sara Trahey. Sara was the media specialist at Ella G. Clarke Elementary School in Lakewood. According to a family friend who spoke with Jersey Shore Online and asked to remain anonymous, Trahey was a wonderful, gentle soul and they are devastated by this tragic loss. The story of the family’s loss spread through social media, which also directed readers to fundraising. The GoFundMe page reads “It is with great sadness to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Sara Trahey. Sara was the loving wife of Jeff, and the mother of three beautiful children ages, 2, 7 and 9. Sara was loved and respected in the community, and her death has left a hole in our hearts

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Continued From Page 1 that information is provided to our municipalities and ultimately our residents on how this will all work in the very near future,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “I do believe that many of the concerns raised particularly in the senior communities were addressed during the meeting and will be drastically reduced as a result of ongoing dialogue with the new providers.” The most important topics covered during the meeting included staffi ng, coverage, and compassionate billing, he said. “With such a large county and with the largest senior population in the state, it’s important concerns are addressed before the new providers take over the service,” Mastronardy said. “My office and our Emergency Management staff look forward to a continuing dialogue with the new providers in order to assure our residents they will be taken care of during medical emergencies.” According to MONOC’s website, the service is run by Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation. It is a non-profit company started in 1978 that currently is made up of thirteen acute care hospitals throughout the state. “MONOC has experienced a challenging financial environment caused by declining reimbursements and increasing payor restrictions, while the costs of running a high quality, high performance EMS and medical transport program continued to

The Toms River Times, February 15, 2020, Page 9 and lives.” As of press time, a GoFundMe started for her family has raised more than $113,000. “All proceeds will go towards funeral expenses, immediate needs of the family (clothing, toiletries, etc.), and anything left over will be put into a college fund for the children,” wrote fundraiser organizer Amy Corbet-Elsbree. “Words cannot express how grateful the family is for your generous contributions. The outpouring of love and support is overwhelming. Sara touched many lives in everything she was involved in.” The fundraiser can be found at gofundme. com/f/the-trahey-memorial-fund The fire was investigated by multiple agencies, and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer reported that the cause of the fire was accidental. When emergency crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed, police said. About 60 fi refighters from multiple companies worked to get it under control. Police and fi refighters attempted to rescue her, but were unsuccessful. A Toms River police officer was transported to Community Medical Center and treated for smoke inhalation. He was released the next morning.

rise over the last few years,” a statement from the company said. “We have seen a decline in service participation from our members. As these healthcare systems grew and acquired their own EMS programs, the need for MONOC to service them diminished.” MONOC closing doesn’t mean that volunteer ambulance crews or municipal ones are going away. There will still be coverage of every town, officials have said. For years, volunteer squads have also seen declining enrollment. Many people don’t have the time for shifts of volunteer work. Others age out of service. As the population increases, the demand for fi rst aiders likewise increases. Several towns have started their own programs to supplement the volunteer squads, like Berkeley does. Manchester is just now starting up their own service. Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, noted that Ocean County’s emergency 911 system usually is the first call received during a medical emergency. “It’s important that any new protocols are closely reviewed and everyone works together for the benefit of our residents and visitors,” Kelly said. “I appreciate the efforts of the Sheriff and OEM to bring everyone together with the representatives of Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health.” Kelly added, “addressing the concerns of our residents is an important step in making certain they feel confident in the service they are being provided.”

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Department Welcomes Newest Officer −Photo courtesy Toms River Police Department TOMS R IVER – Off icer Kevin Landmesser was welcomed with open arms to the Toms River Police Department family. The department was also celebrating Detective Travis Seaman, Sergeant Theodore Malony, Lieutenant Scott Moeller on their promotions.

Grunin Center Presents Pianist

TOMS R I V ER — Gif ted pia n ist, composer, and lecturer Dr. Everett N. Jones III takes to the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on February 28 at 2 p.m., for an installment of the Center’s Afternoon Recital Series. Jones, born in Philadelphia, PA, brings a human element to traditional repertoire, uses composition to translate classical music to traditional and nontraditional audiences, and teaches the next generation of musicians the importance of appreciating and preserving history. The Grunin Center is located on the Ocean County College Main Campus, on College Drive. Tickets are $12 per person. To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org

BOE Releases Meeting Schedule

ISLA N D H EIGHTS – T he Isla nd Heights Board of Education releases their 2020 public meeting schedule. All meetings are held at the Island Heights grade school starting at 6:15 p.m. Regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise stated. Regular meetings are the following dates: March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 2*. (*first Wednesday)

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Students Raise Funds To Help Wildlife In Fire Torn Australia

−Photo courtesy of Toms River School District East Dover third graders Benjamin Kempner and Olivia Frantantoni are interviewed by News 12 New Jersey about their fundraiser. By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – East Dover Elementary School students have raised more than $8,000 to help all wildlife that have been affected or destroyed by the Australian bush fires. Third grader Olivia Frantantoni established the idea of “Coins for Koalas and Kangaroos” when she saw how destructive the bush fires were to the animals and wild life in Australia. She asked fellow students to bring in any loose change each day to school. Her classmate Benjamin Kempner heard of her idea and wanted to help. The duo gave each classroom in their school a bucket for classmates and staff to collect

their loose change. Within one month, the school raised over $4,000 dollars for the cause, which was more than they ever expected. With news of the East Dover students creating this fundraiser, the Zoological Society of New Jersey wanted to support the students and made a deal that they would match the school’s donation. This brought the grand total to over $8,000 to be donated to the Wildlife Warriors Foundation at the National Zoo in Sydney, Australia, which is run by the family of Steve Irwin. The school plans on hosting an assembly with representatives from the Zoological Society to present the donation.

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First Ever Dementia-Friendly Dining Night

TOMS RIVER – Caregiver Volunteers partnered with Four Seasons Diner to present the ﬁrst Dementia-Friendly Dining Night in Toms River. Their goal is to create an informal, safe and respectful place for people living with dementia. They encourage individuals with memory loss and their caregivers to come enjoy food and −Photo courtesy of Caregiver Volunteers socialization in a fun, supportive, Pictured caption: Kelly Servodio, Director of Comand judgement free environment. munity Relations for Caregiver Volunteers, FreeYou can join in on the fun on the holder Joseph Vicari, Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, last Monday of every month. Lynette Whiteman Senior Advisor for Congressman Mayor Mo Hill, Freeholder JoAndy Kim, & Councilwoman Laurie Huryk. seph Vicari, and Councilwoman Laurie Huryk came out and supported the heart to support Caregiver Volunteers. Four event. Joe Palmisano, owner of the Four Seasons Diner is the ﬁrst restaurant in Toms Seasons Diner, opened up his restaurant and River to embrace Dementia Friendly Dining.

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TOMS RIVER – The POAC Autism Services and the Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities will be offering free yoga sessions. The program is for young adults ages 18 and up. Family members and siblings are welcome to join. You do not have to be a resident of Toms River to attend. Be sure

to wear comfortable clothes. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Sessions will be taking place at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 600 Washington St, Toms River on the following dates: February 18, 25 and March 3, all from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register online at poac.net/events/ free-adult-special-needs-yoga

Toms River Artists Meeting

TOMS RIVER – On the second Tuesday of each month, TRAC welcomes members and interested artists to join us for our monthly meeting from 7-8 p.m. at 53 Main St. in Toms River. Admission is free. For more information, call Carol Stauﬀer at 732-604-5761.

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Continued From Page 1 For example, when someone mentioned the problem of speeders on one street in downtown Toms River, people started throwing out other street names where there’s a lot of speeding (Washington Street, Main Street, Dayton Avenue, and Messenger Street, for the record). A few people complained about the construction department, and the need for more - or perhaps better - trained staﬀ. Hill said he would look into personnel levels. He also said that there are a few trainers they might bring in. Hill said that if someone has a bad experience, they might tell 30 people about it. But if they have a good experience, they might tell one person about it. He said he’d like to see an online survey for people to see how people feel they were treated by workers and if they have suggestions. One resident wanted to know about the possible purchase of the Surf Club, which was a nightclub in Ortley Beach until it was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The town

wants to buy the property for open space, and the owner wants to sell it, but the two parties can’t agree on a purchase price. The Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association has hired a mediator to help things along. Melissa Morrisson, who ran unsuccessfully last year for a board of education seat, asked about school funding issues. Although she lives in Beachwood, her husband owns a company that is opening downtown, and they have children in the school system. The funding formula has reduced aid to districts like Toms River and increased aid to districts like Camden. A loss of a few million dollars is felt in a district like Toms River, but a big city can’t show where the millions of dollars actually go, Morrisson said. Recent meetings with Senate President Stephen Sweeney, who sponsored the aid change, have been positive, Hill said. He added he’s optimistic that there will be a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of school funding but said the ﬁght is far from over. When possible, Hill updated residents on current information. If he wasn’t aware of the situation, he said “I will check on that.”

Animal Shelter To Host Gift Auction

TOMS RIVER – S.A.V.E. Animal Shelter is hosting their 9th annual gift auction. The auction proceeds will help provide care to the animals residing in the no kill rescue shelter. Admission is $15 which includes 1 sheet of tickets, coﬀee, tea and dessert.

The gift auction will be held May 1 at 5 p.m. at Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 600 Washington St. Toms River. The raﬄe begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the auction contact Linda 732-255-3907.

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Over the decades the word of the surgical treatment of breast cancer has dramatically changed and improved. Fifty years ago, women with a lump in the breast were put to sleep and the lump was biopsied and if the frozen section was cancerous, the surgeon proceeded ahead and did a radical mastectomy. The world has changed over the past half century. Progressing to modified radical mastectomy (where the muscles are not removed) to lumpectomy and NOW we enter the world of ONCOPLASTIC BREAST surgery. Onco (meaning cancer) and plastic meaning as said, plastic surgery. Now in many cases, surgery is not disfiguring from the cancer surgery simply because plastic surgery becomes part of the procedure to reshape and give symmetry to the breast after the cancer or lump is removed. No visible disfiguring scars and some disfigurement to the breast even with a lumpectomy for the breast cancer. This past week Dr. Lygas traveled to Las Vegas to participate in another oncoplastic surgery course continuing in his quest to improve the shape and

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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?

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According to a study attributed to the Alzheimer’s Association (AA), in conjunction with the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), strong evidence suggests that hearing impairment contributes to the progression of mental impairment in older adults. “People living with Alzheimer’s face many challenges,” says Sergei Kochkin, executive director of the BHI. “Hearing loss should not have to be one of them. When hearing loss is left unaddressed, it can significantly compound the challenges that people with Alzheimer’s and their families already face.” What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that affects behavior, cognition and memory loss in over 26 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed in individuals age 65 and older. The number of those affected is expected to rapidly increase as our nation’s aging population explodes over the next 30 years. When hearing loss or impairment goes undetected, it can interrupt the brain’s understanding of spoken language and sounds. When someone is experiencing both Alzheimer’s and hearing loss symptoms, their ability to understand can sharply decrease. If their hearing issues were diagnosed and treated earlier, the means of successfully managing the disease increase. The BHI’s research has discovered that people with Alzheimer’s who regularly wear hearing devices in combination

with a consistently practiced aural retraining therapy program are able to diminish the wide range of Alzheimer’s symptoms. If you are concerned that you or a loved one might be experiencing the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, it is recommended that you maintain your regular hearing evaluations. Working with your hearing health care professional to detect these warning signs as early as possible is a critical fi rst step in confi rming an accurate diagnosis and creating an effective long-term plan of treatment for Alzheimer’s and hearing loss. Ten Signs To Watch Out For The Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) campaign, “Know The Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” is working to identify the early signs of Alzheimer’s. According to the AEDA, the 10 signs to watch for include: 1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and special relationship 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood or personality

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Flu Vs. Coronavirus

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s a virus that has become a growing threat to people of all ages. The Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in the United States. The facts are as follows: 1. Recently, all passengers coming in to the U.S. who have been in Hubei province in China in the prior 2 weeks will be potentially quarantined for 14 days. This region of China is where Wuhan is located, and that is the epicenter of the outbreak. 2. There is an entire region in China that is in complete lockdown, and they’ve quarantined more than 50 million people to contain the outbreak. 3. The WHO has deemed the virus a “global health emergency,” further advising Americans not to travel to China. So far, only a handful of Americans have caught it, and one man has already been successfully treated. His case study and treatment protocol was just published in The New England Journal of Medicine. 4. There is human to human transmission. The coronavirus, known in shorthand as 2019-nCoV is a very odd bug! Researchers are desperately trying to understand its genomic sequence so that treatment can be hastened. It is weirdly possible that a person became infected by consuming a bat, or a snake that had eaten a bat. This is theorized because the coronavirus shares 96.2% of its DNA sequence with a bat. And in some open food markets, wild animals are actually sold as food. People with a cold or ﬂu commonly use

analgesics, fever reducers, cough syrup and decongestants or antihistamines. Symptoms of 2019-nCoV are similar to the flu, or to the common cold so you might expect a fever, shortness of breath, weakness, coughing and asthma-like symptoms. Pneumonia is the most dangerous complication. More and more people will be walking around the U.S. with disposable face masks and whether or not that’s for the 2019-nCoV or for the flu doesn’t matter. They’re either just protecting themselves, or being polite to others. At this time, I think the risk of contracting coronavirus in the United States or Canada is quite small. If you travel via plane, or cruise ships then of course your risk goes up for this as well as the flu. As for the flu vaccine, it may be appropriate for protection against certain strains of influenza, however it was not ‘built’ to protect against 2019-nCoV. Some of the following holistic remedies may be helpful during cough/cold season, however these are not useful to treat coronavirus. You must seek medical attention if you have a serious respiratory illness: • Matcha Tea • Elderberry • Astragalus • Ginger • Garlic • Mullein root • Eucalyptus essential oil I have a much more thorough version of this article which I can email to you if you’re interested. I’ll add you to my online data base when you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Controversial Ocean County Facebook Page Deleted

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Will Rise Up Ocean County rise up once more? Many do not think so as the controversial Facebook page has shut down again. The page has been critcized in the last year for being a haven of anti-Semitism and forum for hate speech. As of Feb. 5, it has been deleted from the social media website

for “using hate speech.” Rise Up Ocean County, became active in 2018 and according to its administrators focused on bringing awareness to traﬃc, overcrowding and general growth issues. The page’s administrators took it down for 24 hours last month leading some to think it was gone for good but it rose back to the irritation of residents, clergy and public

oﬃcials. The administrators of Rise Up Ocean County administrators posted Facebook’s notiﬁcation on their separate website: “Your page has been unpublished for using hate speech, which goes against the Facebook Community Standards.” They plan to appeal the social media group’s ruling stating its removal was “arbitrary and capricious.”

In a January interview with Jersey Shore Online.com an administrator of the group who would not give his name, acknowledged that the group had come under great scrutiny by Facebook blaming Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Singh Grewal for putting pressure on the social media platform. The administrator had said that the platform was being more selective in what it was allowing to be posted, was cooperating with authorities and was being more cautious. In its appeal, the administrators said “our posts and our comments to insure that at all times we complied with Facebook community standards.” The appeal adds that “the platform is too valuable to our efforts to risk losing it.” Murphy and Grewal issued a joint statement said “we just learned that Facebook has decided to take down the public page on the company’s social network called ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’ Facebook’s action comes 10 months after the Director of our Division on Civil Rights, Rachel Wainer Apter, first sent a letter to Facebook expressing concerns about racist and anti-Semitic statements on the page.” “There is a rising tide of hate around our country and around our state. We at the Division on Civil Rights are working with community organizations to combat it by creating connections, fostering mutual understanding and respect, and confronting stereotypes. You at Facebook also have a role to play in monitoring comments that incite violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, and disability,” Apter wrote in a letter to Facebook last April. “Since then, we’ve consistently and repeatedly made clear our view that the page appeared to violate Facebook’s terms of service, and we appreciate that Facebook has now decided that this kind of hateful rhetoric has no place on its platform,” the joint statement added. The statement included, “there remains much that should be done to stop the spread of hate on the Internet. The Murphy Administration will continue to call out hate whenever and wherever we see it, we will persist in demanding meaningful reforms to address the proliferation of hate online, and we will continue working to make New Jersey a safe and inclusive place for all of our residents.” Almost a year ago, the subject of the Facebook page was noted at a press conference held in the lobby of the Jackson Municipal Complex a half hour prior to the township’s regular council meeting which the topic dominated. During the press conference various officials including (R-30th District) Sen. Robert Singer condemned the documentary and Rise Up Ocean County. Mayor Michael Reina and the members of council said anti-Semitism had no place in Jackson or the rest of the world. The audience at that meeting was made up of many Orthodox Jews from Jackson, Lakewood and Toms River who joined township residents in calling for the governing body to (Facebook - See Page 23)

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taking advant age of it or are completely oblivious. The next time you have plans to dine at a BYOB, I would suggest whoever selects the restaurant is ‘in charge’ of bringing the second bottle of wine. Or, just the opposite, the couple who doesn’t select the restaurant brings the extra bottle. Of course, there would have to an initial conversation, but it should be simple and easy to say, “I have an idea...”. Once you’ve established a pattern there shouldn’t be any further issue. Perhaps switching it up once and a while to a restaurant with a liquor license wouldn’t be a bad idea either. “Thanks for writing” Joel 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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Continued From Page 20 adopt a resolution identical to one passed in Lakewood earlier this month proposed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights organization. The Freeholders passed that resolution days later. It denounced Rise Up Ocean County, calling it anti-Semitic based on the text and content of their posts and four trailers promoting the release of a documentary called

The Toms River Times, February 15, 2020, Page 23 “Ocean County 2030.” That documentary has not been released according to the administrators of Rise Up Ocean County. The subject of that documentary were issues of current and future development in Ocean County primarily focusing on Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson, each of whom have had an increase in their communities’ Orthodox Jewish population. Rise Up posted a response to the Freeholders, calling them traitors for passing the resolution shortly afterwards.

Ocean County Mall To Host A ‘ZOMBIES 2’ Event

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Mall invites the community to a “ZOMBIES 2” event, aimed at entertaining and delighting children of all ages. The event will take place on February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. Ocean County Mall will have a children’s fashion show featuring spring fashions from Macy’s and JC Penney. The event will have children’s entertainment including a magic show, excellent prizes, crafts and demonstrations from local businesses and will be emceed by B98.5FM. During the event, families will be able to participate in a variety of activities including a craft project to create their own “ZOMBIES 2” sling bag, an exclusive photo opportunity, and various giveaways. The fun starts in Center Court. This event does

not include live character appearances. Disney’s “ZOMBIES 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie “ZOMBIES,” is a music and dance filled story that picks up as cheerleader Addison and zombie football player Zed are readying for Seabrook High’s Prawn, the school’s super-sized prom. However, the arrival of a new group of outsiders, mysterious werewolves, threatens to shake up Seabrook’s newfound peace and causes a rift in Zed and Addison’s budding romance. “ZOMBIES 2” premieres February 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel. For more information visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall for the latest mall events and retailer updates.

Woman’s Club Hosts Annual Supper Fundraiser

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Beach will be hosting their annual chili and soup supper on February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 513 St. Louis Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent For Rent - Adult Community. Whiting Crestwood Vill. 5 (55+) Larger 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Powder Room. Porch, W/D, Garage. Not Pets. $975.00 plus utilities, Available 3/1/20. 732-604-0323. (12) For Rent Or For Sale - New 1 BR, 1 bath homes. Adult 55+ Community, Homestead Run, Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. 732-3702300 call today. (12) 1 Bedroom for rent - Employed women ages 30-60. Kitchen usage available. Call 908-768-6117. (8) Seaside Park - Beautiful, clean, and quiet oceanfront and oceanblock (yearly). 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with yard and parking from $1050. 908-278-5491. (11)

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Items For Sale For Sale - Oak dining room set, seats 6. 215-290-7092. Whiting, NJ 08759. (9) Fished For 65 Years - All equipment must go. Two Chinook Salmon Mounts, 30lb, 20lb - for $100. Call Don 732-349-4373 (9) Power Loveseat - With console and power rocker recliner. 1 year old. $1500.00 Call 201-390-2573 (12)

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JERSEY SHORE – In partnership with Fulfill, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is offering free personalized tax preparation at Financial Success Center (FSC) Network locations in Freehold, Long Beach Island and Toms River. Financial Success Centers provide free, comprehensive resources under one roof to help people move from financial difficulty to economic well-being. One way the Financial Success Center Network helps struggling workers in our community is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, certain requirements must be met and a tax return must be filed, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. In 2019, Fulfill helped 4,500 households file their taxes for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This resulted in over $7.8 million in State and Federal refunds for participants, including $2.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits. Monmouth and Ocean County households earning $56,000 or less, or individuals earn-

ing $35,000 or less, are eligible for free tax preparation by IRS certified tax professionals from Fulfill. Appointments are available at the following Financial Success Centers from now through April 15. FSC Freehold Tuesday – Friday 12 to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hackensack Meridian Community Resource Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, First Floor Macy’s Wing 3710 Route 9, Freehold. FSC Long Beach Island. Virtual Tax Site, By Appointment Only – Call 609-4948861 x116. St. Francis Community Center (LBICC), 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township. FSC Toms River. Monday, Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The B.E.A.T. Center, 1769 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. To make an appointment, dial 2-1-1 and press 27 at the prompt, or schedule online at fulfillnj.org. If your household earns $66,000 or less, you can also file your taxes online for free at myfreetaxes.com. For more information on this program, visit uwfinancialsuccess.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Create The Perfect Valentine’s Day Date

JERSEY SHORE – Still searching for the perfect token of appreciation? Look no more! Here are two ideas that would make your someone special smile this Valentine’s day and help pay it forward to those in need. The OceanCares Art and Soul brunch i n on Febr uar y 23 f rom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the A r ts Galler y on the Toms River campus of Ocean County College. The event will showcase the tremendous talent OceanMHS has discovered from individuals suffering with mental illness. This is an opportunity to eliminate barriers and misconceptions surrounding mental health, encourage positive conversations to reduce stigma, and shed light on the changing climate of mental health treatment in New Jersey. The event will contain paintings and drawings, mixed media, and several forms of creative expres-

sion i nclud i ng: poet r y, mu sic, a nd dance, provided by children and adults seeking services at OceanMHS. Tickets at $35 per person and can be purchased online at oceanmhs.org/artsoul-brunch The North Node Casino Night is being held at the Jacques Reception center on February 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. This annual fundraising event is in benef it of Megan Mazza and Ocean C a r e s Fou nd a t io n . T he e ve nt w i l l consist of a four-hour premium open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, hot and cold food stations, gift auctions and table games. The entirety of proceeds f rom th is event will be donated to Cancer Research, the honored guest, and a local non-profit providing health services. Tickets are $100 per person and include $200 of playing chips. Tickets can be purchased online at nnstrategic. com/details/casinonight

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 15 - feb 21 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give yourself a little extra time to accomplish important tasks or assignments in the week to come. You may run into some obstacles or unavoidable slowdowns. Your romantic partner may shower you with affection. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Primping and pampering require your participation. Enjoy some romantic interludes and treats as this week begins. Later in the week you could come into contact with people who are more focused on material gain. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will be fine as a fiddle if you realize that it’s never futile to forgive and forget. In the week to come you’ll realize that everyone is somehow connected, and your community may be larger than expected. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fighting fire with fire doesn’t always work to your advantage. If a partner or loved one strives to take control in the week ahead, you may try the same thing to get their attention. Focus on being generous and kind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and your partner could be creative and imaginative as a couple. The two of you may share some romantic fantasies. You could take some shortcuts to achieve your ambitions later in the week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What you see and what you get may not be the same thing. You may enjoy buying something for the pleasure it gives someone, but you should be skeptical of anything that appears to be too good to be true this week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loved ones

and even casual acquaintances are willing to indulge your whims and grant favors today and tomorrow. Later in the week, however, your charming ways may be less likely to produce the same effect. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Delve into deep subjects. In the upcoming week you may become preoccupied by subjects that are related to upgrading your career or social standing. Enjoy spending quality time with loved ones this weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generosity will be appreciated. Your good taste will be evident no matter what you purchase. You may feel pressured to make more money or stabilize your financial situation as this week goes by. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Since you are willing to cooperate, other people will be happy to team up with you. Achieve your ambitions by being persistent and attentive. You may experience a brief crisis of conscience as the week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have confidence in the power of positive thinking. In the week ahead you may be inspired to learn something new or to study a subject that triggers your imagination. Romance could come knocking on your door. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy good things and good times now. Your desire to reach worthy goals might get the upper hand during the week to come. You should not be so ruthless about getting ahead that you lose ground with co-workers.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen That’s Amore: Plan Ahead To Treat Your Sweetheart To The Sweet Taste Of Italy By Wolfgang Puck It can be a challenge when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. If you have a job or other demanding activities but want to cook for your Valentine, as many people wish to do, how do you prepare something special after what will probably be a busy day? The simple answer is to do some planning, and at least a little bit of cooking, ahead of time. That is why I’d like to share a special recipe to make for the one you love: a classic recipe from my restaurant Spago for the Italian frozen dessert known as a tartufo. If you know any Italian at all, even the restaurant version of the language with which many people are familiar, you may recognize the dessert’s name from more savory sections of the menu. Tartufo literally means “truffle,” referring first and foremost to the roughly spherical fungi found at the bases of some trees such as oak and hazel. Highly prized for their wonderfully earthy, aromatic perfume, truffles are among the great delicacies of the kitchen. Not surprisingly, the name became poetically attached to another coveted delicacy as well, and this one is sweet: Small, soft spheres of the chocolate-and-cream mixture called ganache, which are sometimes rolled in cocoa powder or grated or melted chocolate or to resemble the earth still clinging to true truffles when they’re dug up. Many of you reading this will no doubt give, or receive, a box of chocolate truffles on Valentine’s Day. But there’s still another type of sweet truffle; this one is a frozen dessert that at least two different restaurants in Italy that I know of - one in the town of Pizzo on the coast of Calabria near the southwestern toe of Italy’s boot, the other in Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome some 380 miles to the northwest - claim to have invented themselves. This tartufo, for which I offer you a simple, delicious version here that we served long ago at Spago in Beverly Hills, is a semisoft frozen dessert (which the Italians call a semifreddo) made by mixing together melted chocolate, beaten egg yolks, a simply made sugar syrup, and some cream. I like to freeze the mixture until firm enough to scoop, and then form it into egg-shaped ovals that I roll in grated chocolate before returning them to the freezer to set. It’s a surprisingly simple recipe, but still one that would be wise to make up to a couple of days ahead of Valentine’s Day so you have it ready to remove from the freezer and serve to your sweetheart. CHOCOLATE TARTUFO Makes 5 to 10 servings 9 ounces (255 g) bittersweet chocolate 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 2 tablespoons Chambord or other raspberry liqueur, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Raspberry compote (recipe follows) Cut 6 ounces (170 g) of the chocolate into small

chunks. Put the chunks in a medium heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water; when the chocolate is almost melted, remove the pan from the heat, stir the chocolate, and leave it to continue melting. Keep warm. Over another bowl, grate the remaining chocolate. Set aside at cool room temperature. In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip or beaters, whip the egg yolks until thick. Alternatively, put the yolks in a large heatproof mixing bowl and beat them with a hand-held electric mixer. Meanwhile, clip a candy thermometer to the side of a small saucepan, Put the sugar and water in the pan and, over high heat, bring the sugar and water to a boil, watching carefully, until the mixture reaches 230 F to 234 F (110 C to 112 C). Large, shiny bubbles will form and the syrup will thicken. Instantly remove the syrup from the heat and, with the mixer running at the lowest speed, carefully pour the syrup into the yolks. (Be careful to avoid pouring the syrup directly onto the beaters or the sides of the bowl.) Once all the syrup is poured, increase the speed to medium and continue beating until the mixture is cooled and very thick. Scrape in the melted chocolate and beat until incorporated, forming a stiff mixture. Still beating at medium to high speed, gradually pour in the cream until smoothly incorporated, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula. Beat in the Chambord or vanilla. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl, cover, and freeze just until solid enough to shape, 3 to 4 hours. Line a tray with waxed paper. To form the tartufos, use a pair of tablespoons, scooping up the mixture generously with one and shaping it with the other to create a smooth oval larger than an egg. Dip the spoons occasionally into warm water to make it easier to scoop. As each oval is formed, roll it in the grated chocolate to coat completely; then, transfer to a freezer-proof tray lined with parchment paper or foil. (If the remaining mixture softens too much, return it to the freezer and then continue shaping when it’s firm enough.) Loosely cover the tartufos and free until just before serving time. To serve, spoon some raspberry compote atop individual chilled dessert plates and place two tartufos on each plate. Serve immediately. RASPBERRY COMPOTE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 4 pints (2 L) fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 medium lemon In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries exude their juices. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate in an airtight nonreactive container until needed, up to one week.

(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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