ROAD CLOSURE
Dwight Road and Red Hill Road, east of Van
Schoick Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, May
5, 2008 for approximately 6 weeks (24 hours a day). Please
follow detour. During the same 6 week period,
Middletown-Lincroft Road will be closed between 8 AM and 4 PM
weekdays. Please follow detour or use alternate route if
possible. For more information go to www.visitmonmouth.com
Burglary Information
The Department is
investigating burglaries which occurred in the area of Line Road
during the week of April 21, 2008. Following is the
description of a vehicle seen in the area at that time:
Older model tan colored van with
North Carolina license plates. Van was driven by a white
male in his 40s. Seen entering the van was another white
male, in his 20's.
Monmouth Cancer Coalition
FREE
ORAL CANCER SCREENING
April 24-May 1, 2008
The
Monmouth Cancer Coalition wants you to be free of oral cancer.
If you do have the disease, then early detection and diagnosis
can save your life. Take advantage of this free, quick and
painless test to make sure you are not living with oral cancer.
Free oral cancer screenings will
be provided to adults in Monmouth County who do not receive
regular dental exams.
Oral Cancer Screening Sites are
located throughout the county. While some will accept
walk-ins, it’s best to make an appointment.
Contact: 732-418-3219 or
www.monmouthcancercoalition.org
About Oral Cancer
The term oral cancer includes
cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat.
About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about
one-third in the pharynx. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in
an estimated 28,000 Americans this year and will cause
approximately 7,000 deaths. It is the 6th most
common cancer in men and the 14th most common cancer
in women. Oral cancer can spread quickly. On
average, 59 percent of those with the disease will survive more
than five years. Oral cancer most often occurs in people
over the age of 40 and affects twice as many men as women.
Lower Your Risk For Oral
Cancer
Most oral cancer is preventable.
75 percent of oral cancers are related to tobacco use, alcohol
use, or use of both substances together. Using both
tobacco and alcohol puts you at much greater risk than using
either substance alone.
Possible Signs & Symptoms
of Oral Cancer
See a dentist or physician if any
of the following symptoms lasts for more than two weeks:
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A sore, irritation, lump or thick patch in your
mouth, lip, or throat
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A white or red patch in your mouth
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A feeling that something is caught in your throat
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Difficulty chewing or swallowing
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Difficulty moving your jaw or tongue
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Numbness in your tongue or other areas of your
mouth
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Swelling of your jaw that causes dentures to fit
poorly or become uncomfortable
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Pain in one ear without hearing loss
Luring Incident
We have been
informed by the Marlboro Police Department that it is investigating
a suspicious incident which occurred off of Route 520.
At approximately
4:30 PM, Tuesday, March 4, a white male, 40-50 years old, with short
brownish-gray hair, unshaven, wearing dark brown sunglasses, and
speaking with a raspy voice, approached a ten-year-old male playing
outside of his home. The adult was driving an older-model
maroon black-top Corvette convertible (possibly a Stingray), with
tinted windows, a black interior, and a clear plastic license plate
cover.
The Police
Department has increased patrols in the area and expects to continue
this policy until further notice.
With springtime
approaching and everyone taking advantage of the beautiful weather
to enjoy the outdoors, please take a moment to remind your children
about "stranger danger" and what to do if approached by someone they
do not know.
If you have any
information or further questions, contact the Holmdel Police
Detective Bureau at 732-946-4400.
Vehicle Break-Ins
The Department is
asking all residents to make sure their vehicles are locked and
secured. During the past 24 hours (March 7, 2008) we have had
several car burglaries in the Gracewood Glenn and Holmdel Mews
townhouse developments which are off of Middle Road and Laurel
Avenue. Two vehicles were parked in driveways and the others
in common parking areas. All vehicles were unlocked and the
interiors were disturbed or the owner found items missing.
Burglaries occurred between 9:30 PM and 7:30 AM. If anyone has
information please contact Ptl. Michael Hughes at 732-946-9690 ext.
1860 or Detective Eric Hernando at 732-946-9690 ext. 1744.
For Children With Autism Who Wander
Personal Safety Tracking Device
Project
Lifesaver’s mission is to use state of the art technology to find
people with Alzheimer’s disease, other memory disorders (such as
dementia), or Autistic children who are prone to wander.
A lost person with
Alzheimer’s disease, other memory disorders, or Autistic child
represents a critical emergency. They are often unaware of their
situation. They may not call out for help and sometimes do not
respond to people calling out to them.
If a Project
Lifesaver participant is found to be missing:
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Call
local police immediately, and inform them
the missing person is equipped with a Project Lifesaver tracking
device issued by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.
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Call
the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office at 732-577-8700.
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Please do not call any cell phone numbers that may have been
given to you by the officers who change the batteries on the
Lifesaver units.
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For
general information please call 732-431-6403 or 732-294-5970.
RAPID RESPONSE
v
Battery-powered bracelet
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Weight equals one ounce
v
Emits radio-tracking signal 24 hours a
day
The
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office can respond rapidly in the event
that the wearer becomes missing. The Project Lifesaver program was
developed by the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. Hundreds
of rescues have already taken place nationwide with the use of
Project Lifesaver. The average rescue time remains under 30
minutes.
IMPORTANT FACTS
Where can I get
information?
Please call the
Monmouth County office of aging at: 732-431-7450
Or the toll free NJ Ease: 877-222-3737
How do I apply?
To obtain an
application, call the Monmouth County Office on Aging at the above
numbers and ask for an application for the Project Lifesaver
tracking bracelet for Autistic children.
How much will
it cost?
The initial cost
for the bracelet transmitter and battery is approximately $285.
There is a monthly cost of $9 for a new bracelet and battery. The
Office on Aging has some funds available for families in need who
cannot afford the cost, so do not let the cost keep you from
calling.
Who will supply
replacement batteries and bracelets?
Personnel from the
Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office will visit the home once per month
to change the battery and replace the bracelet.
What happens
after I complete the application?
Please send the
completed application back to:
Monmouth County
Office on Aging
21 Main and Court Center
P.O. Box 1255
Freehold, NJ 07728
The application
will then be reviewed for eligibility by the Office on Aging and, if
eligible, forwarded to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. From
there, the Sheriff’s Office will schedule an appointment to meet
with the applicant’s family, to explain the program, install the
unit and train the family/caregiver on the use of the unit.
COOPERATION
The Monmouth
County Office on Aging is pleased to be a partner with the Sheriff’s
Office for this new Senior Safety Initiative. Project Lifesaver is
a strong addition to our County resources that meet the needs of our
senior population.
Seniors & Law
Enforcement: A perfect partnership for safe communities!
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Domestic Violence Victims:
Help is available 24 hours a day. Contact the
Holmdel Police Department at 732-946-4400 or 180’s Domestic Violence
Hotline at 732-264-4111
Volunteer Advocates Needed:
Contact Captain John Mioduszewski
732-946-9690 ext. 1723
jmiod@holmdelpolice.org
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