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−Photos by Bob Vosseller Residents and visitors showed off their costumes in a parade down Union Avenue. Enjoying the Lakehurst Halloween Parade down Union Avenue for the first time are members of the Boxx family featuring parents Michael and Lauryn Boxx, Lacey, 5, as the queen of hearts, Elly 6 months and Harvey as the white rabbit. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – It was a frightmare of fun on Union Avenue as children and several adults and even some dogs donned costumes for the annual borough Halloween Parade. The crowd gathered at the parking lot across from Borough Hall and once numbers were issued to each participant for judging, the march down the street began. The costumed characters headed down toward Horicon Lake where Mayor Harry Robbins and Councilmen James Davis and Robert McCarthy

had the diﬃcult task of serving as judges. Councilman Brian DiMeo of the Lakehurst Youth and Recreation Committee was present to help oversee the festivities with other volunteers. You didn’t have to be a child to enjoy the festivities. One visitor to the event from New York (Fun - See Page 9)

Sewers, Trees, And A Vacant Building On Agenda

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough oﬃcials discussed sewer line work, tree plantings and the status of a vacant building during a recent council meeting. Council President Steven Oglesby reported on a meeting he attended about phase two about the water line/sewer line replacement. “Because of the expense of Union Avenue we have pretty much decided against replacing all the sewer lines and will instead will be relining them which

will be a major, major cost savings.” “I have it on expert opinion that relining them is every bit as good as replacing the lines. The lines are suﬃcient in size, however we do need to make sure the current ones are intact. They will be using cameras to inspect them and the relining will fill any minor defect and if there is anything further we will have to deal with that at the time,” Oglesby said. The council president also said the borough is in need of a qualified purchasing agent.

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“Having a QPA would increase our purchasing threshold and it is something that once or twice a year we should have,” he said. A recommendation was made for an existing employee to provide those services through a stipend of around $500. Tree Replacement The council president updated the public concerning the tree replacement project and provided some showing trees that (Agenda - See Page 7)

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Four candidates are seeking three seats on the Township Council. Voters will choose between three incumbents and an independent challenger for three, three-year terms. Incumbents James Vacacaro, Robert Hudak and Sam Fusaro are seeking new terms and Joseph Hankins is seeking to unseat one of them in his bid to serve on the governing body. Their comments are presented here in alphabetical order. Fusaro has served the longest on council, for 25 years, from 1990 to 2006 and again from 2011 to the present. “I did not run for reelection in 2006 because my job at Fort Monmouth requi red my full attention at that time. When I retired in 2011 (then-Mayor Michael Fressola) asked me to consider returning to Council.” “There is something special about helping your neighbors and seeing our town grow and thrive over the years. I am always available to our residents and have my home cell phone number on my town business cards,” he said. “When I drive around town, I see many projects that I helped bring forward, like the Little League fields, football complex and improvements in Harry Wright Lake/Park. I believe there are still

many tasks to accomplish. My longevity and work as a financial analyst and program manager for the US Army provides me the background needed to make a real difference in our community,” Fusaro said. Fusaro explained that the council “is responsible for all policy development and approval to include land use as well as final spending approval for both budgets and bonds. Each council member also has additional assignments.” “Cu r rently, I a m Council President responsible for developing the agenda for all council meetings, as well as a member of the open space committee that reviews and approves all properties purchased with open space funding. I will also be serving as chairperson of the Master (land use) Plan Committee which will start later this month. Our goal is to address land use issues as our township continues to grow,” he said. Fusaro is retired. “My professional positions and duties included financial development and analysis, as well as a program management during my 35 years working for the U.S. Army, the last 4 years as a Contractor Consultant. My wife and I also owned and operated a nursery school (Kids Stop) for 15 years.” (Seats - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 When asked what they felt was the greatest challenge currently facing the Township and how this challenge should be addressed the incumbents responded with one answer. Fusaro speaking for himself and his fellow incumbent teammates said “there is no one greatest challenge, every year there are a number of challenges constantly which require finding funds in the budget to complete necessary items like a new water tank, police cars, multiple large dump trucks with plows and spreaders, multiple drainage projects flooding residential properties, additional ambulances and normal salaries growth.” He added, “the real challenge is balancing the needs of the township residents while maintaining our town as an affordable place to live. Manchester Township has one of the lowest average income in the state and we realize that many of our residents are living only on their Social Security and that many of our young families are also struggling especially with the number of businesses closing and reducing the employee numbers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Hankins said he was running because, “as a resident of the township for over 50 years I believe I have a lot of insight to the communities that make up the township. I want to be their voice when topics come up.” He said, “I know there are many people that cannot make the meeting but still have strong opinions and great insight regarding situations the township faces. After my

service as a police oﬃcer I know I have more to offer the township and I feel this is one of the best ways I can contribute to the communities.” Hankins said if elected, “I would like to be involved in the Emergency Services, as well as future development. Volunteer recruitment is down. We need to be inventive and open to all possibilities when addressing both fire and emergency medical responses.” “Any future residential development will increase call volume and response requirements. There are services the community needs and those business should be increased and encouraged,” Hankins added. “Currently I am the vice president of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. This along with my 25 years as a Manchester Police Oﬃcer and over 40 years as a Volunteer Firefighter in Manchester Township,” Hankins said. “I bring a strong understanding of the needs and wants the community has. I also understand the responsibility put on the emergency services and council to support these organizations and the people they serve,” Hankins added. Hankins said he felt the greatest challenge for the township was “funding for the services everyone wants. It is nice to create or maintain a program, but every project has a cost, all the costs are directly placed on the shoulders of the taxpayer.” “I believe I should always consider this when making decisions. The residents who are out of work due to the pandemic will need time to regroup and get back on

their feet. Those who rely on social security and pension investments have not seen any increase and also need time to reorganize their assets,” Hankins said. “Manchester has many people who are or have been hard working and deserve the best representation they can get. It is important to bring in some business retables that will use less services and help offset the taxes paid by residents,” he said. Hudak was unanimously appointed by the Council to fulfill the unexpired term of Councilman Charles Frattini when he resigned in 2019. In November 2019, the voters elected him to serve out the remainder of Frattini’s term. “I am seeking re-election this year to continue my quest to keep the municipal taxes stable and as low as possible without reduction of any services. I will also foster an increase in tax ratables by using smart growth development and attempt to encourage and attract new commercial ratables into Manchester Township at the same time preserve the semi-rural character of our Township.” He added, “I would like to help achieve the development of Route 37 as a medical corridor which will provide our residents with needed medical services, create local jobs and provide an overall better quality of life for our residents.” “In my short tenure on council, I am proud of our accomplishments. We have secured an energy aggregation contract that will save many residents money on their energy bills, established a Township Emergency Medical Service (ambulance service) that

has seen a 97% increase in response times to resident’s calls with no balance billing,” Hudak said. Hudak added, “we have approved multiple redevelopment plans that will bring additional commercial business to our community. In an effort to control growth, we purchased developable properties and preserved them from development including 25 acres along Route 571. We are closing the Manchester Landfill without cost to the taxpayers by partnering with a solar energy company to build a solar farm that will provide energy for Manchester residents while obtaining grant funding for paving streets such Ridgeway Road.” “The township has built a cell tower in Whiting to improve Whiting coverage and are upgrading parks like Sixth Ave, Bowker Field, Summit Park and Pine Lake Park. In addition, we have developed an ongoing park maintenance program. I want to continue the progress we have made in making Manchester the great community it is,” Hudak said. Hudak currently serves as the council representative on the Township’s Planning Board “bringing a Councilperson’s perspective on development in our town. Hudak is a licensed land use planner and served in various municipalities throughout the state. “I also have a small business and represent various public and private clients before land use boards throughout the state.” Vaccaro said he’s served on the council for eight years from 2013 to present. “Prior

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have been recommended. Previously Oglesby had presented two choices, the Bradford pear and the Japanese cherry tree but now the Bradford pear tree is third on the list. “Bradford pears really need to be pruned. The first two don’t need to be pruned.” He added that “once they are set up they are pretty much low maintenance. They are pretty much designed to adapt to the space between the sidewalk. They are three quarter size trees. The Kousa dogwood and the other is the Ahmedabad cherry tree. Both of them are low maintenance.” He said neither species requires a lot of water and were ideal for busy streets and for roads having utility lines. “The only thing I was not able to obtain which I hope to get, is prices because it depends on how big of a tree you want.” “If you are talking a three to six-foot tree it is one thing. If you are talking about a 10-foot tree it is considerably more. We will have to make a decision on what we are looking for. I don’t think we want to go to small because they may be vandalized either intentionally or accidentally,” Oglesby said. “We want to act soon so why don’t we make a decision on which tree. That would be a start,” Mayor Harry Robbins said. Councilman Brian DiMeo suggested ordering both types and alternating the planting of the trees. “We certainly don’t want to have to hire a company to come in and prune our trees for us,” Oglesby said explaining why the Brad-

Abandoned Building Councilman DeMeo inquired about the status of a building across the street from the Borough Hall. “The last I recall we sent them another letter and gave them an opportunity to respond.” Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman said a certified letter was sent to them on August 27 and “we gave them 60 days to demolish the property or summonses may be issued and to date that hasn’t happened so we are approaching the 60 days.” Councilwoman Patricia Hodges who described the structure as an eyesore stressed, “we need an end point.” “Starting November 1 code enforcement will start issuing a summons, Mayor Robbins said. Goldman added, “I think we should give them a few summonses.” In other news, Councilman Robert McCarthy said he’d gone on a drill with members of the borough’s fire department. “They were showing me some of the new equipment that they recently purchased and a new type of hose and the nozzle attachment which minimizes the possibility of firefighter injury and it is lighter. It was a nice night and they really had their stuff together and everything went well.” It was noted that the borough’s Land Use Board meeting was “contentious” as some residents came out to it to object to a proposed Wawa that would be built across from the Borough Police station in a wooded area. By unanimous vote, Anthony Florio was approved as a temporary police oﬃcer.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER OCC Costing Us Money, Without Re-Opening After waiting patiently for 6 months, during which time Ocean County College was completely shut to the outside while its non-faculty staff of 450 remained fully compensated, OCC released its “restart plan” commencing September 8, which reads like a lockdown with no end in sight. In addition to routine masks, spacing and sanitizers, it includes a 2-page “medical screening questionnaire,” “all clears,” “approvals,” “appointments,” and thermostats. Even so, most of the student body remains confined to “virtual” instruction away from the campus. Of particular interest to myself and others is that the library is closed until such time as the state enters Stage 3 - which may never occur after which it can be visited by “appointment” only. That stage is meant to relax capacity limitations for locations that are already open. Even though there is a technology lab in the library - which also serves as a career resource center for those needing to file for unemployment benefits or seeking a job - and an abundance of terminals, OCC is distributing “loaner laptops.” Meanwhile, the library staff are being fully compensated to remain on stand-by. On July 2, the state allowed libraries to open. On July 6, the Ocean County Library System (OCLS) opened with minor precautions - masks and distancing. At that same time, the state said “institu-

tions of higher learning may resume all in-person instruction in accordance with safety instructions.” Even gyms are open, accommodating 600 members per day at LA Fitness. OCC runs almost entirely on taxpayers assistance - from federal tuition tax credits to Pell grants to CARES Act funds to county assistance of $16 million/year and a cascade of state money. Further, in the last dozen years, about $140 million in new construction was paid by county and state taxpayers, most bonded, all without a vote. So if the “unwelcome” sign is out, of what value is the college to the residents of the county? Sad to report, but OCC has received no recognition or awards on a national level such as the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. In fact, OCC was not even one of the top 10 finalists. It is not a research institution. Nor is there a bid in the residential real estate market as a result of OCC - homebuyers don’t pay a premium to reside here for that reason. President Larson is the highest paid civil servant in the county, with total compensation last reported in excess of $300k/year. At the same time, OCC relies almost entirely on part-time “adjunct” faculty. In view of the above, perhaps there should be a reallocation of resources. C. Crowley Toms River

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Letters To The Editor Wonderful Innocence Of Children I wanted to share a story that I experienced that just warms my heart and so many others when I posted it on Facebook. I decided to become a substitute aide for the Howell school district to help when they need it. On my second day (October 13), I was helping out in a class of first graders this week. One of the boys came up to asked me to help with his zipper to get ready to go home and asked me why my skin is brown. I told him it’s because I am Indian and we have brown skin. He said oh and said that I was pretty. All I wanted to do is give this kid a hug 1000x over but told him I would give him a virtual hug for now and when we can take off the mask and I promised him a real hug. This kid warmed my heart by asking a simple unfiltered question about race just out of curiosity. With all the stuff going on this world today, I just to wanted to share this sweet story. S.N. Howell

Election Not A Popularity Contest Without exception, every person I know who is opposed to Donald Trump’s reelection “doesn’t like him” simply because, well...because they “don’t like him.” Accomplish ments be damned, promises kept be damned. They don’t like his hair. They don’t like his common man demeanor. For good measure, they even throw in hatred of his completely innocent son Barron. Others are jealously offended by the exquisite beauty of his wife Melania. With Trump haters there is little, [if any], attention given to the fact that within weeks of his inauguration, labor union out-of-work lists cleared out, (I know because I am a 45 year-long proud member of

one), unemployment numbers dropped and the general health of the nation turned in a positive direction simply because people and industry were feeling better about the direction, this new optimist in oﬃce, was steering the ship of state in a direction away from the rocks and shoals the previous captain assured us was where we were dead-headed because, in his words, “those jobs are “gone forever” and would “never come back.” Those negative words, from that rabidly anti Second Amendment Democrat president, were as accurate as “if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor.” Yet the people who hate Trump cried, and still cry, that our Constitution prohibited him from remaining in oﬃce for more than two consecutive terms. Go figure! This election is not some kind of rock star popularity contest that we the electorate are called upon to judge every four years. Yet it seems that the fate of our nation is hanging by the dangerous thread that perception allows, and that alarming reality brings to the forefront a great inconsistency of opinion which existed between two of our greatest founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Jefferson championed the “People” as the best place to entrust the continuance of liberty. Adams vigorously disagreed. On Election Day November 3rd will you make your decision based on the cut of a man’s hair? Will you even vote? American Revolution patriots, imprisoned on British prison ships, were ravaged with smallpox. They learned the right time to scrape pox sores from an infected individual in order to inoculate each other in their only hope of escaping death from the disease. Starvation and exposure accounted for the demise of others. But, there was another remedy. Every morning they were offered their freedom, granted immediately, by simply denouncing the American cause and swearing allegiance to King George. Not one man capitulated. Some of

those 11,500 casualties are entombed at a monument at Brooklyn’s Fort Green Park. Hopefully, the criminals who have shamelessly been allowed to ravage our greatest, [Democrat controlled] cities won’t see this letter and target that monument as they have others throughout our nation these past five months. Ironically, the prison ship most associated with this atrocious behavior by the British was named the HMS “Jersey.” New Jersey is often referred to as “The Crossroads of the American Revolution.” The legacy of their sacrifice, and what many believe is the cornerstone of our Constitution, i.e the Second Amendment, desperately need Donald J. Trump to remain in oﬃce. Lawrence J. Braico Manchester

Why I’m Voting For Biden In a 9/19/2020 letter to the editor, the writer stated why he is voting for Donald Trump. I appreciate his candor and absolutely applaud his right to speak his mind. Here’s what I am voting for, in casting my vote for Joe Biden. The writer is voting for law and order. I am voting for that too. Pardoning a murderer like Clint Lorance (which undermines military discipline and morale, and subverts military justice) doesn’t fit into that description, as I see it. Neither does pardoning your well-heeled cronies. Neither does violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, neither does violating the Hatch Act. Neither does soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election to help win re-election. I am voting for the right to speak my opinion, like the letter writer. When I attend, peacefully, a peaceful rally, I don’t want to be spit on, shot at or run over by a car driven by someone who disagrees with me. I don’t expect my constitutional rights of free speech to be trampled by (when I’m being peaceful) being forcibly removed by unidentified oﬃcers

Letters To Th in an unmarked vehicle. In my book, hate is not a family value. Our president however loves promoting violence. Where is this country going to be in ten years if this attitude is accepted today? I am voting for a return to civility and decency. I am voting for protection of vulnerable populations. Because of President Trump’s deplorable behavior towards women (which tells boys and young men such behavior is okay), violence against women, for example, has nearly doubled in recent years. That means every woman is less safe these days, including your wife, your mother, your daughters and granddaughters if you have them. I too am voting for the American Dream – for ALL people whatever your color, faith or economic status, not just for well-heeled fair skinned people of Judeo-Christian faith. Displaying a U.S. flag (or - worse - hugging one!) is a meaningless sham if you don’t protect all the people who live under it, whether that be from coronavirus, hunger, unemployment or climate change. I am voting for integrity – not for a president who mocks every man and woman serving in the military by calling them losers and suckers. I am voting to protect Social Security for the thousands of disabled, widowed and seniors who depend on it for survival. I am voting for the future of my country. By undermining confidence in the election and the integrity of mail-in ballots, by refusing to say that he will accept the election results if he loses, by hedging on whether he will accept a peaceful transfer of power, Donald Trump is setting the scene for dictatorship. He admires dictators like Kim Jong-un and has said “I think it’s great. Maybe we’ll have to give that a shot someday.” The people of Germany were duped in the 1930s by disinformation. Today we have all that, wrapped in glib lines and slick talk. Make no mistake about it, “those who forgot the past are doomed to repeat it.” We can do better. Pamela Quatse Manchester

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Continued From Page 1 who has relatives in Lakehurst was dressed as a bumble bee. Amanda who was a bit shy to reveal her last name brough along her 7-year-old daughter Elizabeth who was dressed as a colorful butterfly. “Halloween is a little different this year and we’re from a small town in New York which is having a similar event. It makes it fun.” Borough resident Maria Colatarci dressed up as Popeye for the occasion. She enjoyed the Proving Ground Church’s Fall Festival a week prior and said she loves this time of year. Members of the Boxx family enjoyed their fi rst Lakehurst Halloween Parade. Lauryn Boxx said their children decided to embrace the children’s tale “Alice In Wonderland” with her daughter Lacey, 5 dressed as the Queen of Hearts, their 6-month-old daughter Elly dressed as the Cheshire cat and Harvey was eye catching as the White Rabbit. Michael Boxx said the family was excited about the event. For 7-year-old Evan Nives -Capasso, dressed as the Pokemon character Ash, the Pokemon trainer, it was a family tradition. He left a soccer game early to be a part of the parade as he carried Pikachu, the yellow creature best known for the Japanese Animated cartoon series. Evan came with his great grandmother Arlene Pierce who recalled her daughter’s participation at the event in years past. MaryAnne Capasso grew up to become Lakehurst’s Borough Clerk who was helping out with the event that day. “She was a princess one year. She was also a witch and she also dressed up as something connected to that song “Car Wash” from the 1970s. She always enjoyed it,” Pierce said. You didn’t even need to be human to

The Manchester Times, October 31, 2020, Page 9 have a good time. Among the four legged participants of the parade was 8-week-old Karma a mix breed of bull dog and pit bull. The pup joined Mandy Day of Lakehurst along with friends and family Jacquelyn Osorio, 9, Dolce, 8, Jamie Osorio Jr., 5, Lanen McCann, 9, and Jamie Osorio. To have a parade you need parade watchers and sitting on a street bench were the Berber brothers of Xander and Lance, 7, and Colin, 8, each sporting a coronavirus protective mask featuring a Batman emblem. They were joined by their great grandmother Gerri Knox and their aunts Genice Cassidy and Noel Gialanella. Cassidy said, “this is a tradition for us we come out to see it or be in it for years.” Dressed as Darth Vader, a unicorn and a character from Minecraft were the children of 210 Union Avenue who cheered on the parade participants along with their parents. Eight-month-old Daniel Seibert was sleeping through most of this part of the event. He was in a Pillsbury Dough Boy costume while his mom Megan Seibert was dressed in a Paw Patrol. As the parade marchers arrived at the lake, they needed to circle around before the trio of judges. “I think we should have worn masks so no one knew who the judges were,” Mayor Robbins said noting how diﬃcult a job it is to serve as judge. “There are so many great costumes this year. There always is. This is tough.” Taking fi rst place in the group category were the Schreiber family who dressed up as characters from the Walt Disney movie “Frozen.” Amanda Schreiber was dressed as Sven the reindeer. Her daughter Addison, 7, was dressed as Elsa, her daughter Avalynn, 6, was dressed as Anna and her 3-monthold son Carson was dressed as Olaf the snowman. Treats and juice boxes were served up at the pavilion following the judging.

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Manchester Police Welcome Police Unity Tour Riders

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Chief of Police Lisa Parker recently welcomed riders from the 2020 Police Unity Tour to the courtyard at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The gathering included a memorial service honoring Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office (OCPO) officers Detective Scott Stevens (OCPO – EOW 2015), Detective Tina Rambo (OCPO – EOW 2011) and Manchester Township Police Corporal Scott Thompson (Manchester PD – EOW 2015). Chief Parker remarked that “It was great to see members of each family as their fallen loved one was honored.” The Police Unity Tour is a bicycle tour that honors police officers who have died in the line of duty. The tour also serves as a fundraiser for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. The usual route of the tour is from the Freedom Towers in Manhattan, NY to Washington, D.C. This year, due to COVID-19, the abbreviated tour began in Asbury Park - with a memorial service for Asbury Park Police Detective April Bird, a stop at OCPO then the tour and ended in Stafford Township. Thank you to all who participated. “We Ride for Those that Died.”

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Whiting United Methodist Church Hosts Annual Clothing Distribution

WHITING – With COVID-19 upon us, there is a more urgent need this year to help the homeless and less fortunate have new clothes for the coming cold weather and Christmas. The Whiting United Methodist Church located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting is again collecting for their annual clothing distribution. They know that going out to shop is risky to a lot of you and they want you to know that if you cannot help in their annual collection, they understand. If you would like to contribute a monetary donation to this endeavor, know that they

will be happy to shop for you to supply anything needed. The following items are especially needed: men’s navy or black underwear, women’s and children’s underwear, socks for all ages, children’s pajamas, and sweats for all ages. Gloves are helpful as are hats and scarves (especially for kids). A donation box will be placed outside the church entrance for your donations. You can drop them off from now through December. If you have any questions, you can call the church oﬃce at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Motel Search Nabs Alleged Drug Dealers

By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – Police used a search warrant to check a motel room and arrested the two inside for drug dealing. The oﬃcers went to the Express Inn and Suites in Lakehurst at 10:30 p.m. on October 20. They arrested Clyde F. Cutler, 64, of Camden and Janet Jackson, 33, of Lakewood. A search of the room turned up about 90 wax folds of suspected heroin, 12 grams of suspected crack cocaine, THC, drug paraphernalia, and about $2,500. Cutler and Jackson were both charged with

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By Chris Lundy BRICK – While most people think of hospitals as being the only medical facilities handling the coronavirus, smaller health facilities are also on the front lines. Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center, recently hosted a visit with Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) at their Brick location. He was given a tour of the facility as well as an update on OHI’s response to the −Photo courtesy OHI COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) toured the Brick location. After the visit, Congressman Kim stated on social media “This chester, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; OHI’s week I had the chance to visit Ocean Health Toms River, 10 Stockton Drive, Toms Initiatives and thank them for the incredible River; and OHI Stafford, Haywood Road, work they do. From providing affordable Manahawkin. health care to those at all income levels to testFor those who cannot travel, telehealth ing tens of thousands for COVID, @OHINJ services are available. has been a lifeline for our community.” The Lakewood location offers COVID-19 OHI services residents in Monmouth and testing outdoors Monday through Friday 8 Ocean County regardless of income. They a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 732-363-6655 to schedprovide basic and preventive care for all ule an appointment. individuals and families. The OHI pharmacies at the Lakewood, They have seven locations: OHI Brick,1610 Freehold, Manchester, and Stafford are open. NJ-88, Suite 204, Brick; OHI Freehold, 20 OHI Pharmacies are Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI Lake- open to all OHI patients and offer deliveries wood, 101 Second Street, Lakewood; OHI to patients within a 10 mile radius. Little Egg Harbor, 798 Route 539, For more information, call 732-363-6655 Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; OHI Man- or visit ohinj.org.

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about 2.5 to 3.4 million every single year! For this reason, if you’re exhausted, and want to get pregnant, soon, it’s best to evaluate your iron status (and thyroid) levels first. You can easily correct iron and thyroid deficiencies prior to conception. When testing for iron, obtaining a “ferritin” level is important. Iron levels in the body can be influenced by many factors such as inflammation, infections, pregnancy, gastric acid levels, drug mugging medications and even the amount of orange juice you drink! 8 Major Drug Muggers of Iron 1. Aspirin 2. Acid suppressing drugs 3. Antacids 4. Indomethacin, naproxen and ibuprofen a.k.a. NSAIDS 5. Calcium supplements 6. Chamomile, ginger and peppermint tea 7. Coffee 8. Babesia, a co-infection of Lyme It’s fairly easy to detect low iron and correct deficiencies. The use of supplements of iron is something you can do for a short-period of time, however there are better ways to obtain iron. For example, minimizing the foods, coffee and medications that mug it, while simultaneously raising levels through diet. Heme iron (as opposed to nonheme iron foods) are the fastest way. If you have low iron (or the symptoms I’ve described today) you should ask yourself if this is driven by hypothyroidism, or an infection like Babesia? Is it possibly related to a medication you take each day? Spend some time testing and thinking it through, don’t just buy an iron pill because that doesn’t solve the root cause and can irritate your gastric lining. If this topic interests you, I have a much more comprehensive version at my website, suzycohen.com.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library presents FanNation 2020, its largest yet – seven straight days, more than 20 free events and programs – and for the first time, all virtual from November 16 through November 22. The fun includes: Writing for Books, Comics and Video Games

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share? By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage.

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Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suﬃce, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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Vo-Tech Apprenticeship Programs Brings In Hundreds Of New Students By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Hundreds of individuals have made a commitment to participate in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Apprenticeship Programs. “It’s hard work, dedication, commitment and drive on the part of each of these students that makes the apprentice programs so successful,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the county’s vocational technical schools. “Moreover, with this program students do not have to wait for opportunity, rather they create it.” Recently, Vicari visited with program participants at the Performing Arts Academy. The Performing Arts Academy opened earlier this year at Ocean County College and has allowed participants of the program to attend class in a socially distant matter. This year, more than 560 students are in the apprentice program making it one of the largest programs in the northeast. The apprenticeship is

a blend of classroom instruction with a paid onthe-job experience to prepare workers for highly skilled careers. “Because of your perseverance and enthusiasm, you can land in-demand jobs,” Vicari told the students on his recent visit. “You will be well prepared for the challenges ahead. “Your chances to learn are almost unlimited and you never stop learning in a program such as this,” he said. “The knowledge you gain now and after you graduate is invaluable.” OCVTS apprentice programs include electricity, plumbing, machine trades, maintenance mechanic, heavy equipment operator and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. “In Ocean and Monmouth counties, there has been a great deal of building and home improvements, in part, driven by the devastation that followed Superstorm Sandy on October 29, 2012,” OCVTS Superintendent of Schools Karen Homiek said. “In addition, there are many people

now retiring from the trades and those workers need to be replaced.” The apprenticeship program consists of 2,000 hours per year of on-the-job training for each year of the apprenticeship and 144 hours per year in the related instruction program. The programs vary from one to four years. Once the apprenticeship program is completed, students will receive a completion certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor, which is honored by employers nationwide. With the program becoming popular throughout multiple counties and the need to reduce the class sizes due to the coronavirus pandemic, the OCVTS was starting to run out of rooms to teach. “We have apprentice classes held in almost every one of our buildings,” Homiek said. OCVTS Principal of Adult Education Mary Beatty Sharisky said class hours are mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor. “Everything we do has to be checked and approved by the Department of Labor,” she said. “If

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Meet Author Susannah Marren During Library’s Online Event

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host a free virtual program, “Meet Susannah Marren,” at 5:30 p.m. on November 12. Her newest novel, A Palm Beach Scandal, earned New York Times bestselling author Holly Peterson’s rave as “a page-turning, commanding novel.” Publisher’s Weekly said that it will “keep readers holding on until the shocking ending they won’t see coming.” Former LBI Branch Manager Linda Feaster, now Chairman of the Programming Committee of the Friends of the Island

Library, will conduct the interview. The program is brought to the Library community with the support of the Friends of the Island Library. Marren is the pen name of Susan Shapiro Barash, who has firm roots in Long Beach Island. She has authored 13 nonfiction works concerning women’s issues in addition to her fiction novels. Learn more at susanshapirobarash.com. On the day of the event, use the following link to sign into the virtual program: meet. jerseyconnect.net/b/col-yb5-gsr-0kg

Dottie’s House Host Holiday Cocktail Party And Raffle

BRICK – Dottie’s House will be having a Holiday Cocktail party and 50/50 Super Raﬄe on December 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar, 1600 Route 70 Brick. The raﬄe will benefit Dottie’s House, a non-profit organization providing transitional housing to women and children who have survived domestic violence.

The cost is $100 per raﬄe ticket. Purchase a Dottie’s House 50/50 super raﬄe ticket and enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes: First ticket $5,000; Second ticket $3,000; Third ticket $2,000 if all tickets are sold. Join with friends, family, or co-workers and purchase your tickets today. There will be a buffet dinner, beer and wine, silent auction and wine pull.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Businesses, Nonprofits Team Up To Remember Those Affected By Alzheimer’s

POINT PLEASANT – The people and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease will be recognized and remembered in a Commemorative Candle Lighting Ceremony on November 5 at 6 p.m. at Riverfront Park Pavilion, 2302 River Road, Point Pleasant. The event is hosted by Senior Helpers of Manchester, Artis Senior Living of Brick, and Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey with the intent to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and its impact on the 24 million people over 65 with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, 5.8 million in the U.S, and 190,000 in NJ and their families. November is National Alzheimer’s Month and National Family Caregivers Month “so we thought there was no better time to recognize these individuals and their caregivers,” stated Fran Pannella, Director of the Alzheimer’s Respite Program at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. All are invited to the ceremony on November 5 at Riverfront Park Pavilion. The lighting of the candles will celebrate the lives of those lost to Alzheimer’s and dementia and honor those still living with it. During the ceremony, 65 seconds of silence will be observed to represent the fact that currently every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers will be honored with a Blessing of the Hands in acknowledgement and appreciation for their love and commitment to the caregiver role. Family members and friends provided nearly $244 billion in unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in 2019. This is an outdoor event with social distancing, rain or shine. A time for

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a diﬀerence in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in

addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology. After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the offi ce,

of ten dur ing your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” D r. A m o s s assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to per form surgery when all other conservative means have been exhausted. It ’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by d eve l o p - One of Advanced Foot & Ankle ing treatment locations is 601 Route 37 West, plans for each 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the sp e c i f i c pa - Stop and Shop Shopping Center) tient. By having straRest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to tegically-located do so as soon as you come offices, an experiin. Both offices have digital enced and focused X-rays so they can almost staff, and tons of instantly see what’s going on treatment methods and review it with the patient. and equipment at They also have a diagnostic his disposal, Dr. ultrasound to diagnose soft Amoss is able to tissue conditions, as well as a easily achieve his laser for treatment of pain and goal of getting you neuropathy, a painful nerve fast comfort and relief. When condition caused by diabetes it comes to diseases like meland other issues. They even anoma, for example, speed is offer MicroVas therapy, which absolutely critical. The most gives much needed relief to deadly form of skin cancer, patients with high levels of melanoma has an especially diabetic neuropathy, as well poor prognosis on the foot beas vascular or PAD cause it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss testing. In addition to the most diagnosed several of these cutting edge podiatric cases last year, which probably technology, Advanced saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions Foot & Ankle has professional-grade con- aren’t as complicated as much sumer products you as some of the larger podiatrist need for immediate re- offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss lief. They offer a great remembers one recent patient selection of diabetic who came in after being with shoes, for example, as one such practice. “These well as custom-made eight doctors had exhausted orthotics which pro- all treatment options for this invide arch support and dividual in pain,” he said. After help correct the im- years of getting the runaround, balance in patients’ they told him there was nothfeet. Advanced Foot & ing they could do. The patient Ankle accepts most in- came limping into Advanced surance plans. (Medi- Foot & Ankle with what Dr. care covers one pair Amoss diagnosed in a matter One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite of diabetic shoes per of minutes as a simple corn on 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute) the tip of his toe. “We gave him year!)

a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staﬀ will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency appointments are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle.com for more information.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 31 - NOV 6

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy harmony while it lasts. Later this week you might be tempted to take aggressive actions that could have uncertain outcomes. Minor relationship issues should be handled carefully to avoid a break. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Trying something new could be a double-edged sword. It could be admired, but it could also weaken a key relationship. Your drive for recognition may end up in the breakdown lane in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have faith that everything will turn out fine. In the week ahead, you might worry that an unexpected change in your duties, job or health will put you at a disadvantage. Consider your options carefully. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partner or loved one can set a vigorous pace and challenge you to think in different ways. As this week unfolds, you might be asked to adapt to a new schedule to support your loved ones. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you light a fire, someone else might carry the torch. Enlist the help of a trusted friend to see a project through to completion. One of your family members may surprise you before the week is done. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a promise, buy a gift or openly demonstrate affection today. Later in the week you may need to be more focused and serious. If you keep an open mind, you might learn something worthwhile.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your feathers may be ruďŹ&#x201E;ed if a misunderstanding triggers a breakup this week. When someone is frustrated due to a lack of communication, breaking away from the source of the irritation is an option. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to embrace changes. A relationship may feel like a favorite book that you always have by your bedside. In the week ahead, one chapter in this epic may end while a new one begins. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be tempted to revise your goals or the way in which you deal with them. In the week to come, you might yearn to escape the safety of familiar places and explore unfamiliar territory. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Plant seeds but remain unattached to the outcome. You may feel insecure or vulnerable about your finances in the upcoming week, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t force issues that could fuel more diďŹ&#x192;culties. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your best to plan carefully, but surrender your insistence that everything must go as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve orchestrated. The stars may not support flawless execution now, so you need to have realistic expectations. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone might hide their true feelings in the week to come. The words you hear might seem stern or brusque, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely a person with a soft spot lurking under the prickly demeanor.

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