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–Photos by Kimberly Bosco (Above) There are a few select spots along Lighthouse Drive that residents say are a cause for concern including the intersection at Lighthouse and Barnacle, the crosswalk near Lighthouse Park, and the bend in the road near Navy Lane. (Inset) Many residents believe the development at the Barnegat 67 is causing traffic issues along Lighthouse Drive. By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The frustration continues even months after residents first brought their concerns to the township regarding the safety of a local
residential road. Back in April 2019, Lighthouse D r ive resident Rob Mihalenko urged the Stafford Township Council to do something about the careless driv-
ing that was putting children and other drivers in danger along his road. Once Mihalenko voiced his concerns, numerous other residents (Residents - See Page 4)
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7 Years After Sandy, Many Still Battling A Broken System
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – This year marked the 7th anniversary of the day Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey coast, taking over 140 lives and causing at least $70 billion in damage. While many would say the Jersey Shore is on the mend or nearly healed, there are a remaining few who continue to feel the lasting effects of Sandy’s devastation at home. State and local leaders came together recently to draw attention to the flaws in recovery programs and the rising cost of flood insurance that have kept so many from fully rebuilding their homes destroyed by Sandy, even now in 2019. The Quinn family of Silverton in Toms River is one of these families. Seven years ago, storm surges from the Barnegat Bay sent three foot waves crashing into Doug Quinn’s ranch-style home, flooding the house where he lived with his teenaged daughter with four feet of water. Later, Quinn became one of many who were underpaid by their flood insurance company after Sandy. Despite a $254,000 damage assessment and $250,000 in flood insurance coverage, the Quinn’s initially received only $92,000, of which their mortgage company held half, leaving them with little money to remediate and rebuild. Quinn spent years tied up in the NJ Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program, which was created under the Christie Administration. The RREM Program is meant to provide grant awards to the primary residences of homeowners for activities necessary to restore their storm-damaged homes, including (Sandy - See Page 5)
Soldiers Overseas Request Christmas Decorations
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Troops serving overseas are in a hostile, harsh environment, and welcome anything that reminds them of home. And nothing
says a piece of home like Christmas decorations. Lloyd Mullikin, a Bayville resident and a veteran, has been collecting items to send to troops. He ships them in boxes to soldiers that
he has been in contact with, so that he knows exactly what they are looking for. “With Christmas coming, I am starting to be asked for simple decorating items, such
as lighting, etc.,” Mullikin wrote to some of the folks who regularly support his mission. “Nothing fancy, just che a p d ol l a r s t o r e items,” came the request of a soldier serv-
ing in Afghanistan. One Base Commander has told him that they set up a “Resiliency Room” for the more than 600 men and women stationed there. Toiletries, snacks, and games are
made available. A recent thank you letter sent to Mullikin, Nancy Seiber t, the VFW Posts 9503 and 8352, American Legion Post 348, Ocean (Soldiers - See Page 13)
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Continued From Page 1 of the road, many with children of their own, began to echo his sentiments: people drive too fast on Lighthouse, we can’t let our kids play outside, students at the bus stop are “sitting ducks,” etc. It has been over seven months since officials were briefed on the issue and residents like Mihalenko claim to see no lasting change and are even more frustrated than before. Addressing The Problem “After I went to the town meeting and complained for everyone living on the road, they came and clamped down for almost a week and a half. They were pulling people over left and right for speeding. It was unbelievable,” Mihalenko told Jersey Shore Online. This was the response residents were looking for. As he said back in April, Mihalenko wasn’t advocating for officials to change the speed limit, but rather to change the mindset of these careless drivers with heavier enforcement. “The word was getting around town real fast to slow the hell down on our road. We saw caution from other motorists for the fi rst time in a while since living here. “Then they packed up the [speedometer] sign and left,” he added. While many understand that police can’t dedicate all their resources to monitoring one road 24/7, the question remained: Were they monitoring it enough?
Following the week and a half span of stricter enforcement detail on Lighthouse Drive, Mihalenko noted that he ran into issues trying to get in contact with the police and express his existing concerns. “Since then, they are rarely around to enforce the road. Just a few times I’ve seen them drive up the road and then on to other business I guess,” he said. Residents like Mihalenko are not sure exactly where police stand on the whole issue, and many are now convinced that officials won’t attempt to do anything anyway. “It’s every family for themselves out there. Drive it at your own risk,” Mihalenko added. However, on the enforcement end, Capt. James Vaughn of the Stafford Police noted that the department is actually very aware of resident concerns. Since April, details on Lighthouse Drive have continued since the initial complaints, but he admits “they are more periodic now as compared to daily when the complaints began.” As Lighthouse Drive is a major thoroughfare through Stafford’s largest residential area, connecting Barnegat and Stafford Townships, police are bound to conduct enforcement details on it and other nearby roads. “Naturally, there is a lot of vehicular traffic including school busses as well as bicyclists, runners, walkers and kids at play. Everyone’s safety is certainly a priority to our department,” Vaughn told Jersey Shore Online. Since April 2019, police have conducted
230 traffic stops in order to deter speeding; about 33 per month. This is compared to a total of 107 total stops between January and March 2019. In this time, police also record four accidents on Lighthouse Drive, which is actually a bit below the average. Lighthouse averages about one accident per month. As far as summonses and warnings go, Stafford Police have issued an average of 10 summonses per month and 25 warnings per month on Lighthouse Drive, said Vaughn. For some time, as Mihalenko noted, police also posted two digital signboards at Lighthouse Drive and Vessel Lane for southbound traffic and Lighthouse Drive and Reef Avenue for northbound traffic in order to make the public more aware of the speed limit. When you compare these figures to those pertaining to a road very similar to Lighthouse, you might not see too much of a difference in terms of police enforcement. Another main artery through Ocean Acres is Nautilus Drive, also connecting Barnegat and Stafford Townships, in addition to housing the Southern Ocean Medical Center on the Route 72 end. According to Vaughn, Nautilus had very similar statistics within that same time frame, seeing five accidents and an average of 8 summonses per month and 25 warnings per month. While it is evident there is a disconnect between the Lighthouse community and local law enforcement, police maintain they are enforcing as needed along Light-
house and roads of a similar stature. But residents aren’t convinced. Are the enforcements enough to keep Lighthouse residents safe? Dangers Of The Road If you ask a Lighthouse Drive resident, the answer is no. Residents continue to cite excessive speeding, cars illegally passing school buses, and accidents as major factors making the roadway a danger to families. Nina Yepez Horner, another Lighthouse resident, told Jersey Shore Online that the road has become more and more dangerous since she moved here in 2013. “I am directly across from Navy [Lane]. It’s a sharp turn that people fly by. We have had to replace our mailbox three times since moving here due to people flying into it coming over the hill,” said Yepez Horner. While she has seen police patrolling the area a bit more often of late, Yepez Horner believes her curve of the road to be especially dangerous. “I haven’t seen them sit by my section which is infamous for speeding drivers. We haven’t seen the speed limit signs near our area either,” she added. Yepez Horner, like many other parents, refuses to let her child cross the road due to the excessive speeding on her end. “We have a great police force in Stafford…I understand it is pretty difficult to regulate people who speed through but I wish something could be done around my (Residents - See Page 20)
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Continued From Page 1 reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and/ or other mitigation activities, according to the NJ Department of Community Affairs. The holdup ended up costing him even more, adding $42,000 in legal fees in the fight to get what he was entitled to rebuild. On Oct. 27, 2019, nearly seven years to the day Sandy hit, Quinn was joined by Senator Bob Menendez, and other Sandy survivors and advocates as he returned to his finally-rebuilt home. “We are happy to finally get home after Superstorm Sandy,” said Quinn. The Quinn family was first visited by Sen. Menendez in July 2014, when they discussed the systemic problems that delayed recovery for thousands of Sandy survivors. “When I visited Doug’s storm-wrecked home back in 2014, I made a promise that I wouldn’t stop fighting until he and his family could return home. It’s been an honor to keep that promise, but I won’t be satisfied until we fix what’s broken,” said Sen. Menendez. The theme of the Oct. 27 celebration at Quinn’s newly-rebuilt home was ‘finished but undone,’ because while the Quinns fi nally regained their home, many other families have not and there is much work to be done to fix disaster recovery systems. “The fact that it took seven years shows just how broken disaster recovery is in America and how badly the National Flood Insurance Program needs to be reformed,” said Quinn. “American families need af-
The Southern Ocean Times, November 9, 2019, Page 5 fordable flood insurance and the senator’s NFIP reauthorization bill promises to deliver that by eliminating the waste and fraud that have come to characterize the program” Sen. Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee that oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), authored the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP-Re) Act of 2019, which “tackles systemic problems with flood insurance, puts it back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after flood disasters,” according to officials. Menendez claims that “without real reform, we’ll be facing the same exact problems we faced after Superstorm Sandy when the next storm comes.” The NFIP-Re caps premiums to keep flood insurance affordable but also includes individual and community wide mitigation. Affordable flood insurance is key to ensuring the revival and survival of coastal communities, according to Joe Mangino, President of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP). “If our flood insurance rates triple or quadruple over the next four years all this fighting we have done over the last 7 years to get myself, Doug and other families home will be useless because we will be forced out and our communities will crumble,” said Mangino. NFIP-Re also holds insurance companies accountable for underpayment, and eliminates
the ‘earth movement’ clause that plagued some Sandy survivors. The earth movement clause is an exclusion found in many property insurance policies eliminating coverage for loss resulting from earth movement, except ensuing fire, according to IRMI. More than five million American families, including more than 220,000 New Jerseyans, depend upon the NFIP, which Congress must reauthorize before it expires next month. “The current NFIP does not work for our communities and we need to see a better, affordable and a fair NFIP. We support the NFIP Re as it works for us and our communities - not the insurance companies,” stated Jody Stewart of the NJOP. “New Jersey Organizing Project’s goal is to see every Sandy survivor get home and be able to afford to stay in their homes.” Another Sandy survivor, and organizer with the NJOP, Alison Arne highlighted that this is not just a coastal issue but a statewide issue, as 95 percent of NJ municipalities have flood insurance claims filed. “And that’s why the NFIP-Re is so important, it puts billions of dollars into mitigation. For every $1 we spend in mitigation, we save $6 in disaster recovery,” she added. In addition to flawed recovery programs or costly flood insurance premiums, organizations like NJOP are working to address another issue: clawbacks. A clawback is the recovery of monies already paid by insurance companies or programs requiring storm survivors to pay back their own insurance money, a loan, or a grant because of “an outdated and
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Assembly Needs To Pass Code Blue Law Although homelessness is not a seasonal issue, it certainly is a social issue that gains more focus and public attention as the summer season gives way to the dropping temperatures of the fall. Here in New Jersey, our State Legislature has taken significant steps to help the homeless or those defined by law as “at risk individuals” as the temperature drops through the creation of the Code Blue alert program. The Code Blue alert program presently allows individual County Emergency Management coordinators to declare a Code Blue when temperatures are projected to reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without precipitation or 32 degrees or lower with precipitation. A Code Blue alert can also be declared if the National Weather Ser-
vice wind-chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more. Upon declaration of a Code Blue alert, individual municipalities are authorized to open up emergency warming centers to provide shelter to those in need, those who are at risk for weather related exposure or possible death. Between November 2018 and March of 2019, the Township of Toms River utilized the Riverwood Fieldhouse at Riverwood Park for its emergency warming center. On nights when a Code Blue was declared, the Township was averaging between 25-40 individuals who were seeking shelter from the elements. Each of these individuals received a hot meal for dinner and a warm and safe place to sleep. During the course of the 2018-2019 Code Blue program, the Toms River Town-
ship Council was alerted to an issue with the present state of the Code Blue law that did not appear to coincide with the spirit of why the law was initially drafted. On Christmas Eve, 2018, the temperature in Toms River dropped below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather was dry, there was no precipitation, and thus the Code Blue was declared and at risk residents were able to have a warm and safe place to reside. On Christmas Day, 2018, the temperatures rose to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but because it was sunny and there was no precipitation, the Code Blue alert by law could not be declared. Simply put, the temperature rose from 24 degrees Fahrenheit to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and as a result, the Code Blue was not declared, the warming center did not open, and the “at risk individuals” were left at risk.
Recognizing that below freezing is below freezing, whether or not there is precipitation, the Toms River Township Council passed a resolution calling upon our State Legislature to draft a bill authorizing the declaration of a Code Blue when temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of precipitation. Senator Robert W. Singer, Deputy Minority Leader, Legislative District 30, immediately responded to Toms River Township’s call for assistance, drafting and acting as the Primary Sponsor for New Jersey Senate Bill S3422. New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 proposes a change to the Code Blue alert program to allow for a Code Blue to be declared once temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of precipitation. Senate Bill S3422 is also sponsored by
Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., and Senator Vin Gopal. On June 20, 2019, New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 was presented before the full Senate for a vote and passed overwhelmingly with 34 Senators in support and 2 Senators not in support of the change in the law. On this same date, this proposed bill was referred to the New Jersey State Assembly for consideration, and is presently under consideration in the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. I am respectfully calling upon our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly to take action and support S3422. Simply put, this bill will save lives and will provide the protection to at risk individuals that was certainly contemplated and intended with the original legislation. I am respectfully indicating
to our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly that time is of the essence, that the weather temperatures are dropping, and that the Assembly’s support of S3422 can help make a difference in the lives of many at risk individuals this winter. New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 is a non-partisan bill that is designed to protect members of our community that our struggling. It provides an opportunity for all of us to come together and make a positive change in our community. Please join me in encouraging our State Assembly to support the action of our State Senate, and to advance New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 to the desk of Governor Murphy. Terrance L. Turnbach Toms River Township Council, Ward 4
Letters To The Editor No Reporting On Little Egg Harbor As the saying goes no news is good news, or is it? If you are a subscriber of the Asbury Park or the Atlantic City Press and live in Southern Ocean County you may have noticed that they both are devoid of local news. We are either too far north or too far south to have a reporter assigned to cover our area. It is no secret that the printed
media is under financial pressure. Advertising revenue is down and the digital media has taken its toll. Our dependence on local news rests almost entirely with social media and the Sandpaper, a Long Beach Island weekly that reports local events but by no means will awarded a Pulitzer for investigative journalism. At one time both the Asbury Park and Atlantic City Press had a reporter assigned to cover Little Egg’s municipal
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business, these reporters have since retired or reassigned and not replaced. While the Atlantic City Press is designated as the official newspaper for Little Egg Harbor, and receives a sizable amount of revenue from the Township they do not have a reporter assigned to the Township. The loss of reliable local news source has many consequences one of them is the inability to watchdog the actions of government agencies and elected officials. With attendance at town council meetings at an all-time low, transparency has become an issue. Little Egg Harbor has scaled back on the number of scheduled meetings from what was once 21 a year to 16. It used to be that if you couldn’t attend a town council meeting, you could read about it the next day in your local paper, today that’s simply no longer the case. Without community journalism digging through property records or attending city council meetings, looking for official wrongdoing and revealing secret deals,
Letters To days The Editor local politicians will operate of precipitous drops, a more credible his rambling unchecked - with predictable consequences. Recently the publisher of the A/C news stated that he will strengthen their commitment to community journalism, hopefully that will include Southern Ocean County and if not, as the saying goes no news is good news, or is it? Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor
It’s Naïve To Believe Trump Still A recent letter decries media criticism of Donald Trump. She tells us he’s “doing a great job” but offers no specifics to back up that very general statement. Like most Trump supporters she’d likely point to the economy even though the economic upturn began under President Obama before continuing under Trump. And while there have been days of tremendous gains on Wall Street during Trump’s term there have also been
sign of the turbulence and uncertainty caused in part by his erratic behavior and questionable policy decisions. Two comments from her letter seem worthy of a response from someone not in agreement with her assessments. She claims Obama never had to deal with the same media scrutiny as Trump. Anyone who watched ten minutes of Fox News during the Obama years knows that not to be true. It bears noting that many of their attacks were not on his policies but extended into non political matters like the absurd “birther” conspiracy or the “Latte Salute.” Another comment stuck in my craw was her description of CNN and MSNBC viewers as “naive.” It seems more naive to take the word of a pathological liar over any media outlet that offers independent corroboration for their claims. Of course Trump supporters are always willing to dismiss evidence of his criminal behavior as “fake news” and instead find
wildly speculative twitter rants. She is entitled to her beliefs. She has the right to believe a man with a history of shady business practices is now committed to the betterment of the working man. She is free to believe that hundreds of dedicated public servants in the intelligence field are lying about both 2016 and ongoing election interference. She is free to believe Trump’s boast of wiping out the federal deficit is best served by giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. She is entitled to believe his childish behavior is warranted and not the defensive posturing of a man boxed into a corner by his own lies. She is entitled to believe all these things and more in spite of mounting evidence suggesting a man guilty of multiple criminal acts. To many of us though it does seem a bit “naive.” Bill Pane Farmingdale
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Stafford PBA Collecting Toys
STAFFORD - The Township’s Police Benevolent Association Local 297 and Recreation Dept. are holding a holiday toy drive from Nov. 4 to Dec. 20. Donations can be left Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center at 775 East Bay Ave. Manahawkin. Donations can also be dropped off any time at the police department at 260 East Bay Ave. or on weekdays during business hours at the Pine Street Recreation Building at 25 Pine St. Look for Stafford Township Holiday Toy Drive collection boxes at local business in the township.
The organizers of the toy drive are looking for new unwrapped gifts for boys and girls, newborn through age 18. Gifts for children of all ages are greatly appreciated as need knows no age limits. Toys and age appropriate items such as craft sets, coats and winter accessories, movie tickets, gift cards and certificates For those who wish to donate to the drive, make all checks payable to the Stafford Township PBA 297 Toy Drive. For further details, call 609-597-1000 Ext. 8573 or e-mail jmcbrien@staffordnj.gov or call 609597-1000 Ext. 8583 or e-mail dbudesa@ staffordnj.gov.
NaNoWriMo: Youth Writing Program At LBI Branch
SURF CITY – November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and youth will be celebrating at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library with a series of youth writing programs. Writers will come together for writing exercises and to share their progress on November 1, 8, and 22 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Novice and experienced youth writers
ages 10-18 are invited to join us for one or all of the programs. Registration is required. We thank you in advance for registering online at theoceancountylibrary.org/events or by calling the Branch at 609-494-2480. The LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.
New York City At Christmas Time BARNEGAT - There is nothing like Christmas time in New York City and the Barnegat Township Educational Foundation is hosting a bus trip to the Big Apple on Sunday Dec. 8. The bus will depart from Barnegat High School at 9:30 a.m. and will drop off attendees
at Rockefeller Center. The bus will depart from Rockefeller Center at 7 p.m. to return to Barnegat. Seats are limited. Call or text 609-618-4237 for ticket information. Follow the Barnegat Township Educational Foundation on Facebook.
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LACEY - The Woman’s Club of Lacey will sponsor a trip to Sight And Sound to see “Queen Esther” on Thursday, March 26, 2020. “Queen Esther” is a captivating tale of beauty and bravery. The cost is $150 due in full by Jan. 8, 2020 or $75 non-refundable deposit no later than Nov. 13. Full payment is due by
Jan. 8, 2020. The price includes lunch at the Shady Rest. Motor coach transportation by Stout’s. Boarding starts at 8:30 a.m. and the group will return at 9:15-9:30 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center. For more information, call 609-693-4215.
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Southern Ocean Medical Center To Host Breast Cancer And Vascular Screening Programs MANAHAWKIN – Southern Ocean Medical Center is hosting a free monthly healing space created by two breast cancer survivors for women ages 20-49 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The program will be held in the Outpatient PT at Tilton Fitness, 700 S. Main St., West Creek. Survivors will feel safe talking about the challenges they face juggling, careers, families, and children in a non-judgmental zone created for inspiration, support, and empowerment.
The Center will also host in cooperation with Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin an Angioscreen Vascular Screening from 1 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1 – 7:30 p.m., at 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. Participants will learn their risk for heart attack and stroke, receive an instant color report and private consultation with a registered nurse. There is a $49.95 fee and registration is required. To register visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990.
Manahawkin Elks Lodge To Hold Bingo/Lunch Event
MANAHAWKIN - The Veterans Committee of the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host its annual lunch and bingo for area veterans at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the lodge located at 520 Hillard Blvd. The event will include lunch, entertainment by the Ms. NJ Senior America Cameo Club
and Bingo games. Area veterans from the area are invited and from local nursing homes. The Elks Veteran Committee’s purpose is to assist veterans. The group’s goals are to help the veterans by trying to brighten their days and show them their sacrifices are appreciated.
Children’s Fall Flower Arranging at LBI Branch
SURF CITY – The Garden Club of LBI Youth Committee will guide children in grades 3-6 in making a Thanksgiving inspired flower arrangement at the LBI Branch this month. Make a decorative arrangement fit for your family’s feasting table on Wednesday, November 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the LBI Branch
of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Due to the supplies needed, registration is required. We thank you in advance for registering online at theoceancountylibrary.org/events or by calling the Branch at 609-494-2480. The registration deadline is November 13.
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LACEY - Lacey Township High School will host a live radio play adaptation of the holiday classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 22, 23 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. The production, adapted by Joe Landry, will be held in the high school auditorium, 73 Haines
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Continued From Page 1 County Federation of Republican Women, and Holiday City Berkeley Veterans and Friends said “Your care packages mean a lot to us and it is clear that you put a lot of time, care and thought into what you put into them.” The following are items that are the most requested by those serving overseas (Due to mailing restrictions, all items sent must be non-aerosol and non-flammable.): • Shampoo/Conditioner (small sizes preferred) • Small Size Powder Drink Mixes • Sun Screen/Body Lotion (small sizes preferred) • Hand Soap (bars & liquid) • Microwaveable Foods/Soups • Shaving Cream & Razors • Popcorn/Nuts, & Sunflower Seeds • Toothbrushes (toothpaste not needed) • Granola/Protein Bars • Hand Wipes • Gum/Breath Mints • Insect repellent • Hard Candy/Snack Food, M&Ms • Chap Stick • Energy Bars/Slim Jims/Beef Jerky • Cotton Swabs • Cereal (small sizes preferred) • Tissues (small packets preferred) • Spices, Hot Sauce (to liven up bland food) • Over the counter medical supplies (aspirin, cough medicine, vitamins, band-aids) • Coffee Packets/Tea Bags • Greeting Cards (all occasions)
• Eye Drops • Reading material (book & magazines) • Mouthwash (small) • DVD Movies & CD music • Socks (white or black) • Pens, Pencils, & Writing Paper • T-Shirts & Sweat Shirts (with or without logos) • Various School Supplies • Sports items (soccer, football, baseball, etc.) • Laundry Soap (pods) • Games (puzzles, board games, playing cards, etc.) • Dryer Sheets Old cell phones can be dropped off, too, since they are recycled and exchanged for phone cards which are included in the troop mailings.
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Where To Donate Most of the retirement community clubhouses in Berkeley Township have dropoff locations. Other locations include the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River, and Sarah’s Beauty Salon, at 441 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9), Bayville. The shipping costs can be extraordinary for all these items. That’s why tax deductible donations to pay for the shipping may be sent to VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721. A check can be made payable to “VFW Post 9503, Troop Mailing Fund.” Anyone with questions or donations can call Mullikin at 732-232-3815, or email him at lloyd.mullikin@gmail.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •
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Does My Insurance Have A Hearing Aid Benefit?
It can be quite confusing figuring out whether your insurance carries a hearing aid benefit. What we do know is MEDICARE does not pay for hearing aids and MEDICAID does. However, many secondary insurances have a hearing aid benefit if you’re willing to spend hours of your time on the phone speaking with a live representative to give you that information. To save you time, this is what I know: First, a large majority of CIGNA plans have a hearing aid benefit. This benefit is administered by a 3rd party administrator called Amplifon. You are required to register through Amplifon’s portal such that the Audiologists staff can assess your benefits information and print it out. Second, many of the AETNA plans have a hearing aid benefit either through a 3rd party such as Amplifon or a flat monetary benefit that is paid to the Audiologist. This benefit can range from $500 to $750 in most cases. Third, those of you that have Federal BC/ BS typically have a $1250 hearing aid benefit per ear. In addition, those Federal employees can also choose to go through a 3rd party administrator such as TruHearing. Fourth, many of the Ford and/or General Motors retirees have a hearing aid benefit
administered through 3rd parties such as American Hearing Benefits (AHB) or AudioNet. Other 3d party administrators include HEAR USA, EPIC, and Your Hearing Network. The best advice that I can give you is to provide your Audiologist with your insurance information so that they can verify your benefits. In the vast majority of these plans, you will save a significant amount of money taking advantage of your 3rd party benefit. The pitfalls of these plans include the following: • Most of these plans do not offer long 0% interest plans • The Audiologist is limited to specific manufacturers for the hearing aid selected. In many cases, this may not be the best hearing instrument for the patient’s lifestyle and listening needs • The Audiologist can charge for their time after the first year of services Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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!
MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.” It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Peppermint Is A Cool Solution For IBS By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Many people have lost their joy in eating and that’s because they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS which includes many symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and suppressed immunity. One hallmark symptom is that which affects your ability to eliminate. I’m referring to diarrhea, or constipation, or alternating between the two. An actual diagnosis of IBS is based upon your duration of symptoms which must be six months or more. If you’re tired of the problem, and sad because you have to toilet-map every trip to the mall, then maybe peppermint is something you should try. Peppermint is a beautiful plant that has been medicinally treasured for centuries. Known botanically as Mentha piperita, peppermint is actually a hybrid! It’s the hybrid baby of its parents watermint and spearmint. Most people know that applying peppermint essential oil to your temples can help with a headache, and that peppermint gum and candies freshen your breath. Mint leaves can be infused into a pitcher of ice water for instant freshness, not to mention antibacterial and anti-fungal effects. I think that’s where mint excels for people, it has been proven to help with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IBS. Peppermint is available at any health food store (soft gels and liquid extracts) and supermarket (usually as a tea). You can also buy it in the produce section of some supermarkets as fresh whole leaf. The supplements of peppermint oil (enteric coated) are considered a
relatively safe, effective traditional holistic remedy. I’m not referring to essential oil, I’m referring to a dietary supplement of peppermint oil which acts as a smooth muscle relaxant inside your intestines, as well as an antispasmodic herb. It is also known to help with gas, bloating, and minor cramping. The latest study published in the August 27, 2019 issue of Gastroenterology was conducted in part, to evaluate the safety and efficacy for peppermint in people with IBS. They used two different formulations that would go to certain parts of the intestine. They got about 190 people to agree to participate, across several hospitals in the Netherlands. This trial ran from 2016 to 2018. The enteric coated (small intestine release) preparation of peppermint did in fact prove to help reduce abdominal pain, discomfort, and general IBS severity. Here’s a few words of caution. The enteric coated form is ideal because plain peppermint oil can irritate the stomach lining and make heartburn and ulcers worse. The enteric coating protects the peppermint oil so that it can get down lower to your intestines (rather than breaking down in your stomach). Avoid peppermint if you have GERD which is a disorder of the lower part of your esophagus. My rationale is because peppermint relaxes your esophageal sphincter and will allow acid to reflux upwards. That’s what you are trying to avoid! So antacids and peppermint supplements should not be combined. There are other warnings, so please ask your doctor if this type of herbal remedy is good for you.
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STAFFORD – Join the Stafford PTO for the 2019 Fall Craft & Vendor Fair on Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The fair will be held at the Ocean Acres School Gym, 489 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin. There will be face
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Continued From Page 4 particular area,” she said. Lighthouse resident Jennifer Greene Karwatt said, “My kids have their bus stop at my house. As we sit and wait for the bus 90% of people driving by are on their phones looking down at it or not paying attention.” Karwatt’s neighbor, Paige FitzGibbon, just avoids the problem all together by driving her middle schooler to school every day. Mihalenko noted back in April that he too will not let his daughter play on the front lawn of his residence because of the cars that speed by or those that pass the stopped school busses. Despite this being a common nuisance for residents, police have not received any complaints about school busses getting passed, “and we have not observed any violations,” said Vaughn. “There have been no summonses or warnings issued for passing any school busses,” he added. In addition to speeding, the commercial growth and changes to the north end of Lighthouse Drive also seem to be a newfound issue for those residing closer to the Barnegat side. As the development of the Barnegat 67 residential and commercial plaza progresses, passersby are seeing major changes to the roadway in the area. For example, a turn has been added at the Garden State Parkway intersection that allows for entry into the Barnegat 67 parking lot for access to restaurants, Planet Fitness, and other stores. According to resident Tracy Novaro Mastroly, that light at the Garden State Parkway southbound entrance is a problem. “When you’re headed towards Bay Ave and want to make a left at that light, you can’t see if anyone is coming the other way because of the two left lanes which have a red arrow coming the other way,” explained Novaro Mastroly. And she isn’t the only one who feels this way. Resident Samantha DeGange Doyle has seen fi rsthand how dangerous the turn into the plaza can be. DeGange Doyle’s son was in an accident on May 13, 2019 right at that intersection.
“He was traveling from Barnegat to Manahawkin in the right lane and the other driver was traveling on Lighthouse towards Barnegat,” she said. While the other driver was attempting to make a turn into the parking lot towards Planet Fitness, he did not see her son’s vehicle coming towards him. “The truck turning left drove right over the hood of my son’s car and fl ipped. It was a gray rainy day and my son had a gray car. The truck said he didn’t see him because it was blocked by the two oncoming left turn lanes,” said DeGange Doyle. Thankfully both drivers made away with only bumps and bruises, but DeGange Doyle insists “It’s a treacherous intersection that warrants a left turn arrow in my opinion…The speed limit coming from Barnegat is 45 which is way too fast.” What Now? It seems that both residents and law enforcement are at an impasse with regards to the state of affairs on Lighthouse Drive. Police maintain that they are doing everything in their power to ensure the safety of Stafford residents and the figures themselves do not verify any outrageous amount of incidents on that particular road. However, resident accounts and perspectives continue to report otherwise. According to Mayor Gregory Myhre, Stafford is well aware of the issue and even understands the difficulties from the police’s perspective. “It is important to note that it is very difficult to calculate the speed of a vehicle through visual observation, even for a trained professional. Areas near curves and downhill driving can provide an optical illusion for vehicles that appear to be travelling above the speed limit, when they are in fact in compliance with the speed limit,” Myhre told Jersey Shore Online. “I assure you the Township’s Police Department continues to monitor this area for traffic violations and will continue to do so for the safety of motorists, pedestrians and all residents.” As for the residents, Mihalenko puts it this way: “In all my 48 years of living I have never seen anything like this. The struggle with a town to enforce its resident’s safety when they ask for help. It’s mind blowing to us.”
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Interruption In Waiting Room
Dear Joel, Recently, while in my doctor’s waiting room completing paperwork a middle-aged man sat down, proceeded to turn on his electronic device and watch a movie. Not only was the volume loud, it was competing with the television, as well as front-desk telephones and conversation. I moved as far away as I could, but the room is small. I was tempted to ask him to turn it down, but I was concerned as to what his reaction would be. What is your suggestion for situations like this? Answer: You are not alone; many others have experienced similar situations. I personally have left a waiting room and stood outside. However, you should not be inconvenienced or uncomfortable. In order to avoid a confrontation, I would suggest speaking with the front desk or the
office manager. Explain the situation and request that the person be quietly spoken to or removed from the area, and that signage requesting ‘courtesy’ be posted to avoid future incidents. If the office does not wish to address the immediate situation, then request to be put in an exam room or office. Also, I would not hesitate to share your feelings with your physician, they may be unaware of the daily practice goings on and would be happy to put policies in place to avoid future issues. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Don’t know whether to throw out or recycle that cardboard box? How about bottle caps? Ocean County officials are looking to help residents “recycle right” with the new 2019-2020 Ocean County Recycling Guide. “This guide is one of many on-going public outreach programs making it easy for residents to recycle right,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the recycling program. “Knowing what is recycled in our communities will save everyone time and money in the long run.” The Ocean County Recycling Guide is meant to help address residents’ important recycling questions and concerns. In the guide, you can find information regarding bulky waste disposal, medication/needle disposal and medication drop-off locations, plastic film recycling, single stream recycling, backyard composting and recycling, and more. There is also information available on both of the County’s Recycling Centers as well as the municipal recycling centers. “Our recycling programs allow us to protect the environment and helps us to save space at the landfill,” said Ocean County Freeholder
Director Virginia E. Haines. “With the help of our residents, Ocean County can continue to be a leader in recycling.” So where can you find it? The guide will be available in every municipalities’ town hall and recycling center, as well as the Northern and Southern Recycling Centers in Lakewood and Manahawkin, respectively. It will also be available at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall, at Ocean County Library branch locations, and in PDF form on the Department of Solid Waste Management’s Facebook page, @ocswm or on the website co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/ frmHomeSW.aspx. “Ocean County residents have always embraced recycling. We want to make certain they have the correct information as programs and requirements have changed over the years,” Quinn said. “Ocean County is making a substantial investment into its recycling program with new equipment, allowing us to stay competitive in an ever-changing market. We encourage our citizens to help in this effort.” For more information, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 9 - nov 15
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Learn to get along with your partner by agreeing rather than arguing. You may be challenged by the requirements of a job or stressed by competitive opponents this week, but you can still be polite and cheerful. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are as loyal as the day is long, but sometimes you want to have fun with no strings attached. In the upcoming week you can keep your friends amused and your social calendar filled without offending anyone. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gather opinions from friends before you rethink your goals. You may tend to jump into action at the slightest provocation in the first part of the week. Your strong point is a willingness to listen to those you love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone may show you favoritism or appreciation in the workplace. If you take a step back to view spurts of possessiveness or jealousy as a sign of a loved one’s affection, you can avoid arguments in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your playful attitude and creative approach to problem-solving can strengthen your most important relationships. You often pay attention to cautionary tales, so you may be better prepared than most if things go a little sideways. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone could be delighted to have your company on errands or unique excursions. In the upcoming week, you might have a tendency to go too fast, so take a few deep breaths before jumping onto the expressway.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Every action gets a reaction. Fight the urge to impose your will on others or argue with family members in the week to come. You can find plenty of opportunities to show that you can be charming and witty. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Information gathered through your social network could help you out financially or put you in touch with beautiful things. Keep your ears open for ingenious ideas or changes that can be beneficial in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Since Venus currently blesses your sign, your social life could take off in an upward spiral. Don’t be surprised if you receive more invitations and compliments than usual in the week to come. Colleagues may flatter you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are usually a hard worker, but sometimes you push yourself to the limits of your endurance. In the week ahead, be sure to take frequent breaks and get adequate rest. Friends and family can lighten your load. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your upcoming week could be filled to the brim with exciting changes, as family members share good news or impressive views. Analysis and adaptability are your top two traits and could very well come in handy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mind and heart can work together to provide a sensible solution to any problems that crop up as this week unfolds. You may be tempted to splurge on something that appeals to your need for comfort.
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When my family and I have gone to holiday parties, I always like to bring along some sort of homemade sweet treat that everyone can enjoy. It’s fun to see the looks of happy surprise when your fellow guests see and then taste what you’ve brought along. And making them in the afternoon before the party can also be an enjoyable activity the whole family can share. A perfect example of that idea is the recipe I’d like to share with you here for Chocolate-Dipped Orange Creams, a candy I first learned to make from former Spago pastry chef Mary Bergin. It features a quickly prepared “cream” filling made of unsalted butter, corn syrup, orange flavoring and confectioners’ sugar, beaten and kneaded to a dough-like consistency and then cut into little 1-inch (2.5-cm) patties. The bottom of each patty is then dipped in melted chocolate and left on a sheet of waxed paper until completely set. The flavors of chocolate and orange - which comes in this recipe from natural orange oil or extract, found in the baking aisle of wellstocked markets - really do complement each other perfectly in these candies, and I’ve found that everyone appreciates the combination. They can also both join in the preparation of the treats - although, of course, younger ones should be carefully supervised, especially when it comes to using a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer for the dough, and melting the chocolate. One important step in the recipe that should be left to grownups is the essential process known as “tempering” the chocolate. Described in detail in the recipe, it involves melting the chocolate carefully over a double boiler to specific temperature ranges, monitored with a candy thermometer. Doing this slows the streaking, or “bloom,” that sometimes appears on the surfaces of chocolate-coated candies and causes them to look dull or discolored. Instead, chocolate that has been tempered will set to a glossy, shiny, beautiful surface. CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE CREAMS Makes 33 to 35 candies 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons orange oil or orange extract 4 cups (950 ml) confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus extra as need about 4 ounces (115 g) bittersweet or milk chocolate, finely chopped
In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with beaters, or using a large mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter, corn syrup and orange oil or extract, beating at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Reduce the speed to low and, 2 cups (about 500 ml) at a time, gradually add the sugar, beating just until the mixture starts to come together. Lightly sprinkle a clean work surface with confectioners’ sugar. Remove the mixture from the bowl and, on the work surface, knead it with clean hands until it forms a smooth ball, adding a little more confectioners’ sugar if it’s a bit sticky; but don’t add too much, because the mixture should stay creamy. With a rolling pin, roll out the filling into a circle about 8 inches (20 cm) across and 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rest for 30 minutes, but do not refrigerate. Place a sheet of waxed paper on a baking tray. With a 1-inch (2.5-cm) cookie cutter, cut out 27 or 28 rounds, arranging them on the tray. Gather up the scraps and reroll them into a circle 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick and cut out 6 or 7 more rounds, placing them on the tray. Meanwhile, temper the chocolate: Bring about 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a boil in the lower half of a double boiler or in a medium saucepan; then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Put 3 ounces (about 85 g) of the chocolate in the top half of the double boiler, or in a metal bowl big enough to rest atop the saucepan without its bottom touching the water. Do not cover the chocolate, and take care not to let the water in the bottom pan touch the pan or bowl containing the chocolate. Place a candy thermometer in the chocolate and melt the chocolate to a temperature of 115-120 F (46-48 C). Immediately remove the top pan of chocolate from the heat and add the reserved chocolate, stirring to combine and melt thoroughly and to cool the chocolate to 88-90°F (31-32 C) for semisweet chocolate or 84-88 F (28-31 C) for milk chocolate. Immediately begin dipping the orange creams: With a fork, lift a cream from the waxed paper, carefully dip the bottom half of it into the chocolate, and then lift it out and return it to the waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining creams. Do not remove the candies until the chocolate has set completely. Store at cool room temperature in an airtight container in single layers between sheets of waxed paper until serving.
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