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By Chris Lundy ANCIENT GREECE – Epic music. Life and death decisions. Insane battles. Just another day in the life in Greek mythology, where gods meddle in the affairs of man, and strange monsters lurk in the darkness.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Lavallette resident Ken Trimmer drops oﬀ his ballot into the drop box in front of the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library in Lavallette. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Recently, the township’s branch of the Ocean County Library saw a continuing cycle of voters going inside, picking up ballot materials and exiting the branch to drop off their ballots in the drop box out front. The Ocean County Clerk Election Services staff has been providing in-person help in Mancini Hall at the Ocean County Library at 101

Washington St., Toms River. Others stopped to drop their filled-out ballots into the drop box that is on the sidewalk in front of the library. All were well aware that the 2020 general election is just days away. Ocean County voters who need assistance with vote-by-mail ballots can also access help through the Ocean County Clerk Election Services staff in the days

leading up to and including November 3. Many county residents have mixed feelings about how this year’s election is being conducted with primarily voting by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m not really happy about it,” Susan Rosko of Waretown said. “I’m not real happy about having the mail-in voting. I like the way it used to be. I am very concerned.” Her husband George

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Rosko added, “It is messed up. I like the other way better. There is no reason why we had to do it this way. We can go to grocery stores.” His wife finished his sentiment saying, “we could have done it for voting. We could have waited in line if we had to. We’re still hoping our guy will win.” Not everyone felt that way however. “We have the coronavirus so you (Voters - See Page 2)

The family had spent summers in Greece while they were growing up. “We’re proud of our culture. We love working in this space and luckily there’s an affinity for it among viewers.” “We’ve always been (Zeus - See Page 15)

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – It has been eight years since Superstorm Sandy caused many to endure the pain of being displaced, losing a home or having to restore it. The storm’s legacy was one of stress and trauma. For Joseph Tedde, a resident of the Ortley Beach section of Toms River, that saga is not yet over. Ortley Beach was referred to as “Ground Zero” in descriptions of the storm’s impact around Ocean County. The north beach portion of the township was devasted following the storm. Many homes were wiped out from the waves and others sustained severe water damage. The landscape of shore areas have changed dramatically with many houses having elevated to five to eight feet or more as per requirements of state grants to meet flood insurance requirements. (Sandy - See Page 4)

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws announced that the team will be officially rebranding and changing their name to the “Jersey Shore BlueClaws.” The re-branding included a new set of logos, on-field caps, and an all-new Jersey Shore BlueClaws home white jersey. “This is truly a banner day for the BlueClaws and the Jersey Shore,” said Art Matin, managing partner of Shore Town Baseball, the partnership that operates the BlueClaws. “Shore Town Baseball has added a mini golf (Unveil - See Page 12)

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Continued From Page 1 have to take precautions. It is America and we should make voting easy instead of suppressing it. I’m a history professor at a college. The tragedy of America is that 50% or less vote in our so-called Democratic Republic. That is a tragedy and maybe mail-in ballots will help people to get out and vote. If we don’t vote we lose our democracy,” Herb Germann of Toms River said after he dropped off his ballot in the drop box. When asked if he would be happy when the current election process would be over he responded, “I’ll be happy when this whole administration is over. It has been crazy and the attacks on the media, the ugliness, the division, Americans are tired of it.” After dropping off his ballot in the drop box Brian Pitcher of Lakewood described this year’s election as “chaos. I do not trust this system. I will be happy when this election cycle is over.” Some did not wish to share their names when asked for comment. One young man remarked that “it is a strange environment but it is what it is. He added that mail in systems are “used all over the world so I can’t imagine it is a problem. I think things can be better. I will totally be glad when this election is over.” Christine Pasinski of Toms River dropped off her ballot in front of the library and said this year’s election “was crazy. I’m 68 years old and I voted every year and this is crazy. Besides the pandemic we are going through a crazy election. I don’t trust this. I’m hoping it will be alright. I do like to go to vote in person and we’ll see what will happen.” Like everyone interviewed she added, “I can’t wait for it to be over. The election to be over and the pandemic to be over just everything.” Gail Palecki, also of Toms River described this year’s election as “a mess. I think I would have rather gone to the machine and got it done and over with. You hear all kinds of stories of these boxes being damaged and that kind of worries me but hopefully it won’t happen here.” She said she’d also be happy when the election period was over. Another anonymous voter from Toms River said his feeling about the election was, “the same as I have with all of them. This is the first year to do it this way. Yes, I will be happy when the election is over. It is too much. Too much.” Toms River resident Mayer Rosen said of the election, “I am very excited to vote. I’m concerned about (the voting system) but it is what it is. I will be happy when it is over.” On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, voters can obtain a replacement vote-by-mail ballot by completing an aﬃdavit, vote the ballot in a privacy booth and deposit the ballot in a secure drop box all in person at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, 179 South Main St., Manahawkin. The Ocean County Clerk’s Election Services Staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 to assist with the ballots. Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn said “The County Clerk staff will be available at the Ocean County Southern Service Center in Stafford Township to assist

registered voters who may need to obtain a vote-by-mail ballot, whether because they did not receive one, they lost their ballot, made a mistake on the ballot, tore, defaced it or incorrectly marked the ballot.” Quinn is the liaison to the Ocean County Clerk and noted that the Clerk’s Oﬃce at the Southern Service Center will also be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 2 and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Election Day, Nov. 3 to assist with vote-by-mail ballots. “The second location will provide convenient access to assistance for our voters in the southern part of the County. Since the 2020 General Election is primarily vote-by-mail due to changes in state law, we have been addressing a number of issues and concerns raised by our voters. Having staff available gives them an opportunity to correct problems with their ballot and assures them their vote will be counted,” Quinn added. Registered voters from the following towns can get vote-by-mail ballot assistance at the Southern Service Center: Barnegat Light, Barnegat Township, Beach Haven, Eagleswood Township, Harvey Cedars, Lacey Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, Long Beach Township, Ocean Township, Ship Bottom, Stafford Township, Surf City and Tuckerton. “Do not delay returning your ballot to the Ocean County Board of Elections,” advised Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Board of Elections. She said Ocean County voters have several options for returning the vote-by-mail ballot. Completed ballots can be dropped into any one of 17 secure drop boxes that have been set up in safe locations throughout the county. A complete list is available on the Ocean County webpage at co.ocean.nj.us. The majority of the locations for the secure drop boxes are outside branches of the Ocean County Library and other public buildings. The deadline for placing your ballot in one of the secure drop boxes is 8 p.m., Nov. 3. “The drop box locations are under 24hour security surveillance monitored by the County,” Haines said. “We are encouraging voters to not wait until Election Day to drop off their ballot at a polling place.” Voters can also mail in their ballots using the prepaid envelope, or drop it off at the Ocean County Board of Elections Oﬃce, 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. While there will be a limited number of polling places open on Election Day, only people with disabilities will be able to access and vote on a voting machine at an assigned polling location. Anyone else going to the polls can either drop off the vote-by-mail ballot or will have to vote a paper provisional ballot which will not be counted until after Nov. 10 when all the vote-by-mail ballots have been counted. Voters seeking additional information are also encouraged to visit the Ocean County Clerk website at oceancountyclerk.com and click on the View Nov. 3 General Election Information link or visit the Clerk’s Facebook page at facebook.com/oceancountyclerk. There are instructional videos and important links for specific election information. The Ocean County Board of Elections can be reached by calling (732) 929-2167.

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Tedde can still remember the times in which he came to first see the damage to his 8th Avenue home. “We got word that we could come over and clean up. The first day they told us we could come we had to register like refugees and fill out papers and show our ID and we met at a parking lot on Fischer Boulevard. “They put us into school buses to cross the bridge and inspect our homes. It was a surreal experience. We could see our houses for a few hours,” he said. “They said you could bring back a few items and bring a suitcase or bag. Then later on we were allowed to come over almost every day and the police chief stopped by one day and said ‘I will try and get you guys home every day’ and little by little things picked up,” Tedde said. Tedde said, “from the time we all came over in the yellow bus like a bunch of refugees, I had not seen my house for three weeks which took us to the end of November so from the beginning of December it took me three months to get my house livable. I slept home on February 20, 2013. “They said anyone who had electric, water, sewer, and gas that you could go home. There were 1,500 homes in Ortley Beach and I was one out of three or four that was able to come home that night. It was pitch black and it was a little frightening but I knew there were police and state troopers all over the place,” Tedde added, noting that there was no street lights on still in the community. Tedde had to gut the house and bring in everything new, like plumbing and wiring. “In December of 2016 I was going to lift the house up but I ran into a big financial mess and until that time until today, almost four years. I’ve battling to get my house back to normal,” he said. Tedde said he’s made a lot of progress but it has been going very slow. “The state has helped but there is a lot of red tape and there is a lot of back and forth. It is October 25, 2020 and I am hoping this coming week that I hear from the Department of Consumer Affairs - that they will release a big sum of money and I will be able to get back into my house for the winter.” Presently he is living in a small trailer provided by a state program, on his property next to his incomplete elevated home. Unlike other areas where residents could return back to examine their damage, those on the barrier island were not permitted due to concerns of road stability and infrastruc-

ture damage which severed power lines. Mold grew quickly in those homes causing additional damage. Crossing over the Mathis-Tunney bridge from Toms River to the barrier island was only permitted on specific days. Stickers were provided to place on cars to identify residents as township police patrolled the area to protect homes from being looted. The Mantoloking Bridge connecting to the barrier island was washed out to sea by the force of the storm. The sight of houses in the middle of the road was not uncommon. The symbol of the storm was a photograph of the popular rollercoaster from the destroyed Seaside Heights boardwalk which stood out in the ocean for months. The historic St. Elisabeth Chapel on 3rd Avenue was completely destroyed leaving little evidence that it had ever stood there. Services were eventually held at the church’s parish hall until the chapel was at last replaced with a new structure. Likewise, another local landmark, Joey Harrison’s Surf Club was also wiped from the earth with only a foundation beam featuring the club’s mascot, a little devil still present, on the beach now. The fate of what will happen to the property that the popular night club once occupied is still unknown but one thing is clear, it will not host a night club again. While the vacant Ortley Beach First Aid Squad building on 6th Avenue had been slated for demolition prior to Superstorm Sandy, due to its cost in bringing it up to township code, the building actually survived the storm. It was used as a storage facility in the months that followed. The building came down to be replaced by public parking lot. That lot will house a pickle ball court by next summer. An A&P store in Ortley Beach was also utilized for emergency storage and as a base of operations for emergency and police in the immediate weeks and months following the storm. The store would reopen to residents of the barrier island being the only supermarket in the area. A few years later when the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company went bankrupt, the building was sold to make way for an Acme which ironically, existed in the same plaza along Route 35 prior to the A&P being built in the 1970s. Many restaurants and businesses were hit hard and took months to reopen. Some didn’t reopen at all. Many homes were restored or rebuilt thanks to state grants and various volunteer groups that aided in their mediation. The memories and trauma of the event, still remain years later.

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY - U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced ways the public can help to safeguard elections. Between October 30 and November 6, people can call the Election Day Hotline at 888-636-6596 for complaints of election fraud or voting rights concerns. The number will be staffed live on Election Day, Nov. 3.

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – The Girls on the Run of Central NJ (GOTRCNJ) have announced that their Turkey Trot 5k Race will be held virtually. The free 5K will take place between November 26 through the 29 and is open to the public. “If there is anything that 2020 has taught us, it is the importance and appreciation of family and friends,” said Donna York, executive director of the Central NJ Council. “Although we will miss our in-person celebratory 5k, a Thanksgiving run with our loved ones will be very special this year as we reflect on our blessings.” Although the event is free, in an effort to sustain the GOTRCNJ Scholarship Fund, participants can donate $10 or an amount of their choice to GOTRCNJ during registration. All donations will be going to scholarships to make the program accessible to girls who can not participate otherwise. “Similar to many other non-profits, GOTRCNJ has been hit hard by the pandemic due to lack of in-person fundraising, and as such all donations are greatly appreciated,” said Ms. York. Participants will receive a printable bib and finisher’s certificate. To register, visit runsignup.com/gotrturkeytrot. For race questions, contact Donna York at 908-642-4321 or by email at donna.york@girlsontherun.org.

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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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Legislators Call State Budget “Irresponsible” Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TRENTON - The 10th District Legislators – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano – chastised Governor Murphy and the Trenton Democrats after a budget weighed down with spending and tax increases was approved without Republican support. “The partisan budget…is

irresponsible, indefensible and blatantly unfair to New Jersey taxpayers who will be left holding the bag for decades to come,” the legislators said. “With so many expensive Christmas Tree items dedicating millions of dollars to favored projects, the holidays came early to many Democrat-controlled towns, but for the suburban

taxpayers who shoulder the burden of New Jersey spending with their wallets, it was just another load of coal in their stockings. It’s a clear message from Murphy and his friends in the Legislature that they don’t care how bad they hurt hard-working New Jerseyans, even in the middle of a health emergency.” The $32.7 billion budget for the last nine months in Fiscal Year 2021, combined with the three-month stopgap budget approved in the summer, increased total state spending for the year to a record-high $40 billion. “The Trenton majority has

taken full advantage of the pandemic to boost spending to never-before-seen levels, leverage still higher taxes in a state infamous for taxation, and borrow $4.5 billion to spend on pet projects like $4 million for a golf course in Essex County and $1 million for the battleship in Camden,” said the 10th District legislators. “Making it even worse, the budget rips more money away from already-underfunded suburban schools to lavish on politically favored districts, all while insisting schools are flat-funded.” Other “Christmas Tree” items in the budget include:

$15 million to clean up debris in Camden $10 million extra in transitional aid for 10 municipalities although the agency overseeing the distressed cities never requested it $450,000 for municipal facilities in East Brunswick $175,000 to remediate one school in Wenonah while other schools with lead, asbestos or other contaminants are ignored $150,000 for the Thomas Edison Memorial Tower and Museum $100,000 for the shade tree commission in Metuchen “One thing that is clear is

Legislation Reforms Long-Term Care Industry From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK – Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills (S-2712 and S-2785) ordering reforms to the long-term care industry. The bills implement recommendations from the Manatt Health Report, released on June 3, 2020. S-2712 requires minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in New Jersey long-term care facilities. Additionally, the legislation will establish the Special Task Force on Direct Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment. S-2785 requires long-term care facilities to institute policies that prevent social isolation of residents, addressing issues experienced by LTC residents and their families as a result of prohibitions and limitations on visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sadly, too many nursing homes are run by companies more interested in making money than protecting pa-

tients,” said Governor Murphy. “These long-sought reforms will help bring accountability to the industry and protect residents, staff, and family members with a loved one living in a long-term care facility. I am proud to have worked with our partners in organized labor, health care advocates, and legislative sponsors to finally implement safe staﬃng ratios in our nursing homes, as well as other long overdue reforms.” “Staff caring for our most v ulnerable residents in long-term care settings are the backbone of these facilities,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “As a nurse, I know there is no more important role than as a caregiver and all of those working in these facilities are healthcare heroes. We have to support this workforce and give them an opportunity to grow and advance in their careers, so it is not only a more reward-

ing job, but also results in improved care.” Primar y sponsors for S-2712 include Senators Brian P. Stack, Patrick J. Diegnan, and Joseph F. Vitale, and Assemblymembers Angelica M. Jimenez, Gordon M. Johnson, and Pedro Mejia. “New Jersey got an F rating and was ranked 43 out of 50 in direct care staﬃng hours per nursing home resident. These gaping problems have become even more apparent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is unacceptable and we all know we can do better,” said Senator Brian Stack. “These are our parents and grandparents and soon, they will be us. This law will ensure that every resident in our nursing homes receives the care and attention we all deserve.” “Increasing the amount of staff in nursing homes will improve the quality of services provided to the elderly in the state,” said Senator Patrick Diegnan. “Because nursing home patients often need close supervision, increasing the amount of staff will ensure that these senior citizens have the attention and care they need.” “By establishing a task

force, we will be able to develop the best strategies for recruiting new direct care staff,” said Senate Health Committee chair, Senator Joseph Vitale. “It is imperative to develop a viable and robust pipeline of workers in order to meet the requirements of this bill and provide better care to the senior citizens of this state.” “There isn’t a more important time than now to act to ensure New Jersey’s nursing homes have adequate staffing of direct care professionals for their residents. The onset of COVID-19 quickly illuminated the numerous ineﬃciencies in staﬃng, preparedness, and medical equipment in our nursing homes. They were dangerously unprepared for the rapid response needed to address the demands of a public health crisis,” said Assemblymembers Angelica Jimenez, Gordon Johnson, and Pedro Mejia in a joint statement. “Nursing home care has, for far too long, been under scrutiny in the state and it’s time now to address the concerns. A mandator y minimum for staff-to-patient ratios in these facilities will be critical to fixing the longterm healthcare system in

the state.” S -2 712 e s t a b l i s h es minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in nursing homes. The Manatt Report cited longstanding staffing shortages as one of the systemic issues that exacerbated the industry’s COVID-19-response challenges. Specifically, the law requires: One CNA to every eight residents for the day shift; One direct care staff member (RN, LPN, or CNA) to every 10 residents for the evening shift; and One direct care staff member (RN, LPN, or CNA) to every 14 residents for the night shift. The bill also establishes the Special Task Force on Direct Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment, which will evaluate job supports and incentives, training opportunities, wages and benefits, educational initiatives, and certification reciprocity rules. The Task Force will be required to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of its first meeting, which must occur within 180 days of signing. Primar y sponsors for S-2785 include Senators Vin Gopal and Nellie Pou,

Murphy and his cronies have no qualms about spending taxpayer money on handpicked projects. At a time when the state should be doing what families everywhere are doing, cutting back on spending and watching every dollar, the majority party is throwing around money likes there’s no tomorrow. What happened in Trenton will make New Jersey more unaffordable and less competitive than ever and make it even more diﬃcult for people to continue to reside in locations they love,” the legislators concluded.

and Assemblymembers Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Angela V. McKnight, and Carol A. Murphy. The bill requires longterm care facilities, as a condition of licensu re, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents. The bill is intended to address the tremendous strain experienced by long-term care residents and families of residents as a result of the prohibition of and limitation on visitation during the pandemic. The bill requires facilities to create social isolation prevention policies to authorize residents of the facility to engage in in-person contact, communications, and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents and with family members, friends, and other external support systems, except when prohibited, restricted, or limited. The bill further requires policies to consider means to promote virtual visitation and resident recreational activities during periods where in-person engagement is limited / prohibited, and requires facilities to maintain the appropriate technology to implement that mandate.

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Local Man Admits To Befriending Blind Senior To Rip Her Oﬀ

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A young man admitted that he befriended a 73-year-old blind woman who lived alone so that he could open credit cards in her name. Tyler Dietlmeier, 28, of Toms River, pleaded guilty to Theft by Deception and Criminal Coercion. His sentencing is scheduled for December 18, 2020. The state will be seeking a term of seven years to New Jersey State Prison for the Theft charge, and four years for the Coercion charge. These sentences would run at the same time. Additionally, he has to pay the woman back. The crimes got on the police radar when they were reported on January 27, 2020. Toms River Police investigated fraudulent activity on the woman’s fi nances. They learned that Dietlmeier had befriended, under false pretenses, his victim. Beginning in October of 2019, he opened numerous credit card accounts in her name, added his name to her existing accounts, increased credit limits, and changed phone numbers so she wouldn’t get fraud alerts. He also rented cards using her information and accessed her bank accounts, police said. Most of the time, he bought gift cards with her credit cards, which he would then sell for cash. In the end, he obtained more than $100,000 through his fraud.

“Additionally, when the victim questioned Dietlmeier about the possibility that he had defrauded her, he threatened to harm her and her family if she reported her concerns to law enforcement,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “To stoop so low as to take advantage of an elderly person, who also happens to live alone and is legally blind, is about as reprehensible as it gets,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “Let the message be sent that we will not tolerate con artists who prey upon and victimize our seniors and the disabled. We will continue to be vigilant investigating and prosecuting crimes committed against the most vulnerable in our community who, because of their age or disability, simply cannot fight for themselves.” Billhimer acknowledged the work of Assistant Prosecutors Christopher Heisler, Taylor Toscano, and Timothy Kelly who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Toms River Township Police Department, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Oﬃce Warrant Division for their combined efforts in connection with this investigation which ultimately resulted in today’s guilty plea, and soon, Dietlmeier’s state prison sentence.

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Toms River Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Ex-Boyfriend

By Jason AllentoďŹ&#x20AC; TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A township woman is facing serious charges in the stabbing death of her ex-boyfriend after an argument turned deadly. According to the Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 33-year-old Samantha Massimino of Toms River is charged with Aggravated Manslaughter in the death of 35-year-old Reinaldo Feliciano, Jr., also of Toms River. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitch Little issued a joint press release regarding the incident that happened in the early morning hours of October 24, 2020. Township police responded to a home at around 4 a.m. following a 911 call requesting aid due to a male victim being stabbed in the leg. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Detective Bureau and Ocean County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Crime Scene Investigation Unit revealed that Massimino and Feliciano, who had previously been in a dating relationship, became involved in a physical altercation at the residence.

During the course of the argument, Massimino retrieved a knife and ultimately stabbed Feliciano in the leg. Feliciano was transported to Community Medical Center where he died from his injuries. Massimino was arrested and in addition to manslaughter charges, was also charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. She remains lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Little acknowledge the Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, Toms River Township Police Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their outstanding and collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I commend all the law enforcement officers involved in this tragic case for their dedicated professionalism, and for swiftly identifying Ms. Massimino as the individual responsible for Mr. Felicianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death and bringing her into custody,â&#x20AC;? Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

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Toms River 7-Eleven Closing

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It appears as though the 7-Eleven on Route 37 is checking out. The store is on the corner of Fischer Boulevard and used to be the locale of the beloved

Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Root Beer. A sign in the window advertises that all items in the store is for sale with 50 percent off. No last day for the location has been publicly released.

Harrogate Residents Raise Money For American Cancer Society

LAKEWOOD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Harrogate staff and residents participated in the October 2020 Making Strides For Breast Cancer. This year was particularly diďŹ&#x192;cult due

to the COVID-19 pandemic the walk was held on site at Harrogate. The group was able to raise $1300.00 dollars to support the American Cancer Society.

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National Public Safety Cadet Program Looking For Applicants

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Public Safety Cadet Unit #137 are looking for applicants ages 14 to 20 years old. The new National Public Safety Cadet program is a youth mentoring organization that is geared to providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences to those interested in a career in public service. The program consists of bi-weekly law enforcement training, and volunteering at various township events. Cadets are also eligible to participate in “ride-a-longs” with

sworn law enforcement oﬃcers. Some parts of the training will include: • CPR/First Aid • Firearms safety • Arrest, Search and Seizure • Domestic Violence Response • Burglary in Progress • Motor Vehicle Stops • Physical Fitness Applications can be picked up at the Toms River Police Department, 255 Oak Avenue. Any questions regarding the program can be emailed to akoeppen@trpolice.org

Missing Person Found Deceased

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The search for a man missing for weeks has had a sad conclusion. Wayne Kovacs, 55, of Toms River, was found dead on October 22. He had last been seen on September 23. Detectives searched the area where he was believed to be. Detectives Tom Grosse and John Turner approached Silver Lake in Belmar. They noticed a small amount of oil in the lake and requested the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit.

The vehicle Kovacs was driving was pulled from the lake, and the body inside has been identified as him. There is a medical examiners report pending. Police reported that there doesn’t appear to be anything suspicious about his death. Toms River Police thanked the Belmar Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce, and the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office for their assistance in this investigation

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony

NEW JERSEY – On November 11, join in for the virtual Veterans Day ceremony. This event will be broadcast live at 11 a.m. here: facebook.com//NJVVMF, and posted afterward on their website VVMF.org. The virtual ceremony will begin with a benediction by Joe Formola, chaplain of the New Jersey State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, and will also include the national anthem, sung by Broadway

performer Ali Gleason, and remarks from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Adjutant General Jamal Beale. They want to ensure that the virtual event is as complete as possible, and a large component of the annual ceremony is the wreaths processional showing remembrance for the fallen heroes, stewardship within the community, and engagement with local veterans’ organizations.

Ocean County Library Extends Hours

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Commission has approved expanded operating hours for the library system’s 21 branches. This announcement follows the library’s COVID-related re-entry plan, and the new schedules will start on November 9, and will continue through May 31, 2021. Revised hours of operation, by branch, are: Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beachwood, Island Heights, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Beach, Tuckerton, Waretown, Bay Head, Whiting: Monday 10

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The team now had four new logos that will be represented on their on-field caps and will be worn by the team beginning in 2021. The new logos includes: Surfi ng Crab, which will be the club’s home hat, a red cap with a red brim. Crab Emblem, the crab is navy blue with baseball seams and is on a baby-blue cap with a red brim. Boogie-Boarding Crab, this will be on the team’s batting practice hat, which is yellow with a navy blue brim. Sunglasses Mark, having a reflection of a roller coaster and ferris wheel on them. The sunglass logo will be on a yellow brim on a baby blue cap. “The BlueClaws have been a premier attraction and an asset to our Ocean County tourism industry for nearly 20 years. We are excited to see them expand their brand and continue their positive impact on our Jersey Shore community,” said Director Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to Ocean County Business Development and Tourism. “We’re looking forward to the BlueClaws becoming the home team for the Jersey Shore. As liaison to tourism, I know our visitors will enjoy the experience of rooting for them while vacationing in our area,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone. Along with the new name and logos, the BlueClaws also announced that they extended their ballpark lease for an additional 10 years, continuing to call the Township of Lakewood home through 2031. “The BlueClaws and Township of Lakewood have been fantastic partners over the last two decades and we look forward to continuing that relationship many years into the future,” said Matin. The new Jersey Shore BlueClaws merchandise is now available online at BlueClaws.com/Shop.

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Around The Jersey shore Meet Author Susannah Marren During Ocean County 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 Pal m 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

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Continued From Page 1 very proud of growing up in Seaside. There’s always a time in the day that I think back to Ocean County,” Charley said. “When you grow up, everything shapes your journey,” Vlas said. They grew up in Seaside Park and attended Central Regional schools. Their brother, Triantafillos, is the superintendent there. Given the way the world is today, people need an escape, and that’s what this show gives them. “We wanted to take people to that place of wonderment and sense of awe that inspired us to cry and laugh and feel good,” Vlas Parlapanides said. They recalled watching Sinbad adventure movies with their father. They look back on that time fondly and hope that parents will watch “Blood of Zeus” with their kids. If it was a movie, it would be rated PG-13. It’s appropriate for older teenagers. The first episode has at least one beheading. The giants are monstrous, and hardly human, but technically nude. When writing “The Immortals,” they told The Berkeley Times in 2011 how filmmakers will add up the cost of shooting while they are reading a script. In animation, that has to be different, right? After all, animators can draw literally anything cheaper than having actors on a set.

That’s not entirely accurate. “You are given a wider and broader palette,” Charley said. “You can let your imagination go.” If it was a movie, it would have cost $250 million. But there’s still constraints. A half hour show has a 21-page script, and no more than seven pages can be action. “We broke that seven page rule right away,” Vlas said. All eight episodes of the first season are available now. Netflix rewards eager viewers. If a show gets enough views in the first 30 days, it gets renewed. The brothers have a plan for five seasons, so they hope that audiences jump on in the first month. Netflix is investing heavily in animation, they said. They’ve been grabbing talent and attaching them to known properties like Splinter Cell or Magic: The Gathering. They complimented the director for staging the story in a very cinematic way. They were also impressed by the voice talent, like fan-favorite Matthew Mercer. They recalled being in the recording studio when Fred Tatasciore was voicing Hades, god of the underworld. The director gave him some suggestions, and this dark, regal voice just came out of him. “We’re very proud of this show,” Vlas said. “We love the long format. It’s rewarding creatively. We get to be involved from the inception to the very end, to be able to tell the story we wanted to tell.”

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In my opinion, the effects of Covid-19 will remain in effect for at least the next 6 months and more than likely will linger into 2021. I strongly believe there will be several viable vaccines as well as therapeutics by the end of this year. In the meantime, it’s very important to wear a mask when social distancing is not an option. Always carry “hand sanitizer” with you! When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas. Fourth, we have each patient leave our office from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending

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Ginger is a something you’ve probably walked past a thousand times in the grocery store and passed up. It has some incredible medicinal benefits and offers people a natural approach to many ailments. Many women use ginger for morning sickness during pregnancy. Sometimes you see it crystallized with sugar to improve flavor. But today I’m talking about the fresh ginger root which you can buy in food markets. Known oﬃcially as Zingiber oﬃcinale, ginger contains many therapeutic compounds, all of which have well-documented medicinal actions in the body. In studies with people who ate dried ginger spice in their meals, 75 percent experienced relief from arthritic pain and swelling! Ginger contains dozens of compounds which have pharmacological activity. Sometimes you have to heat the ginger to see a specific compound. For example, zingerone is negligible in fresh ginger, however cooking it transforms the gingerol to zingerone. The dried (powdered) ginger spice does contain zingerone in it. We think of ginger (either fresh or powdered) as a flavor agent, but ginger is powerful medicine. It is an antioxidant and strong analgesic. It could thin the blood so you have to avoid it (or minimize it) if you are supported on anticoagulant medications. Zingerone is well researched and it’s incredible. Studies have determined that it reduces inflammation, improves blood

sugar, eases muscle pain and spasms, helps with arthritis, speeds fat breakdown and ramps up immune function. In an animal study, ginger compounds protected rodents from brain damage and memory loss so now drug companies are trying to morph it and patent it into an Alzheimer’s drug. I say just eat it! Ginger can block your enzyme xanthine oxidase which is good because that reduces ROS (reactive oxygen species). So the fact that ginger can degrade these ROS free radicals means it protects your DNA and mitochondria. In fact, ginger promotes mitochondrial health and these mito store energy for you in the form of ATP. If you have liver disease, or hepatic injury (for example, alcohol-related, or hepatitis), consider ginger in all of your recipes because studies show that zingerone has a hepatoprotective effect. Here’s another fun fact. Ginger might have some heavy metal binding abilities, because it can reduce cadmium levels according to animal studies. It can also reduce the body’s burden of organophosphate pesticides! If you have a PON1 gene, make ginger your friend! Unfortunately, it cannot bind gadolinium from MRIs. Not only does ginger spice up your recipes, it makes for a quick and delicious tea. I have a recipe for this at my website, as well as a free ebook for you called “Spices that Heal.” Ginger is a delicious, safe and affordable way to improve health while adding a warming spice to your meals.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting

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Dear Joel, Recently my company transferred an employee from another department into mine, we’ll call her Sue. Sue is a very nice person, who is eager to learn new skills, but it has become clear that she is not the right person for the job. My co-workers and I have spent a great deal of time training Sue and answering all her questions, and yet she continually interrupts us with the same questions. It seems that no matter how often we review the process, or how many notes she takes, she just isn’t understanding. The job requires the ability to multi-task, think on your feet, and remain calm under pressure. Unfortunately, after a little more than three months, she can do none of it. My co-workers and I have spoken to our supervisor multiple times, but for whatever reason, management is determined to make it work. We don’t want her to be fired, we just think that her talents would be best used elsewhere. Joel, do you have any suggestions on how we can convince management to transfer her? Answer: This sounds like a diﬃcult situation, trying to get your work done while continuing to assist your new co-worker and get her up to speed. You mentioned that you and your co-workers have repeatedly spoken to your supervisor, but

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The YMCA has been around for half a century as of November and the local branch of the nonprofit organization has started a Recovery Fund to aid in its efforts of fully reopening its facility in 2021. What does 50 years of service to the community look like? At the Y, it has meant generations of families finding their way through health and wellness oppor tunities. Countless friendships fostered. Individuals fi nding strength in numbers. Children learning and growing. Affordable childcare, nourishing meals and friendly check-ins. Whatever the need, the Ocean County YMCA has been there through it all and now the Toms River nonprofit needs your help. Next month, the Ocean County YMCA will celebrate its 50th anniversary of service to the community. Although the nonprofit will not celebrate the milestone as planned, it has developed a Recovery Fund to ensure that it will come back stronger and better in 2021. To that end, the Ocean County YMCA’s Board of Directors is committed to raising $250,000. With their personal donations and funds raised, they are nearing $100,000 towards this goal. To aid in these efforts, the Grunin Foundation has started a $50,000 in Celebration of 50 Years of Service Matching Challenge Grant. The foundation will match every new donation to the Ocean County YMCA dollar for dollar through the end of the year up to $50,000. Grunin Foundation President Jeremy Grunin said, “the Ocean County YMCA is a hub for health in our community. From empowering youth to providing a place for seniors to stay active, the Y works to improve mental, physical and social health for all. During the pandemic, they haven’t missed a beat, ensuring programs stayed running safely whether virtually or in-person.” He added, “As the YMCA celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Grunin Foundation is proud to support the Ocean County YMCA while they continue to elevate our community and economy by keeping residents active and healthy.” With the upcoming anniversary, Ocean County YMCA Board Member, Brian Tramontano, shared what he has valued most throughout the years enjoying all

that the YMCA has to offer. Tramonatano said, “my favorite time here at the Y is watching my daughter and son take swim lessons in the same pool where as a child I learned to swim. Passing this valuable life lesson from generation to generation is an amazing experience.” This holds true for so many Y families in Ocean County. “This is why we are sending this appeal to you,” Michael P. Ritacco, Board Chair of the Ocean County YMCA said. When the Ocean County YMCA was forced to close its doors in March due to COVID-19, the nonprofit did whatever was necessary to help meet the needs of its neighbors. “Despite the devastating impact that this pandemic had on our programs, members and staff, the Ocean County YMCA has continued to step up to serve our community’s most compelling needs,” shared Peter T. Rosario, President and CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. Rosario added, “throughout the shutdown, the Ocean County YMCA continued to honor its promise that social distancing would not become social isolation. We served thousands of meals, created virtual content for people of all ages, including a weekly Zoom meeting that provided a personal connection. Telephone outreach initiatives were put into action to protect our most vulnerable members, we implemented online learning opportunities, and remained connected with our followers on social media.” Over the summer, programming began to shift from online to outdoors, serving 131 summer campers and 62 swim team members (which has now grown to 194 during the fall). The Ocean County YMCA also provided a total of 80,505 meals to those in need throughout Toms River. Most recently, the Ocean County YMCA opened its facilities during school hours to provide children with super vised space to attend virtual classes as parents returned to work. “At this most critical time, we need all past and present members of our Y family to come together and support the Ocean County YMCA,” said Ritacco. Ritacco added, “with your help, our YMCA will provide the next generation with a welcoming, safe place where the front door is open to all.” For further information about the Ocean County YMCA or to make a donation, visit ocymca.org.

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Around The Jersey shore Dottie’s House Host Holiday Cocktail Party And Raﬄe

BRICK – Dottie’s House will be having a Holiday Cocktail party and 50/50 Super Raff le on December 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar, 1600 Route 70 Brick. The raff le will benefit Dottie’s House, a non-prof it organization providing t ra nsit ional housi ng to women a nd children who have survived domestic violence.

The cost is $100 per raff le ticket. Purchase a Dottie’s House 50/50 super raff le 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.

Brick Presbyterian Church Presents Food Pantry

BRICK – The Brick Presbyterian Church is helping the community strike out hunger with their food pantry. If you or your family are in need or food, the BPC Food Pantry is here to help. The pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Church is located at 111 Drum

Point Road in Brick. The Brick Presbyterian Church is adhering to safe health practices. Mask wearing and social distancing is followed. No appointment required and no need to get out of your vehicle. For more information, call the church oﬃce at 732-477-0676.

Ocean’s Harbor House Host Minecraft Server For Runaway Prevention

OCEAN COUNTY – November is runaway youth prevention month. Ocean’s Harbor House will be hosting a Minecraft server for individuals to join and help empower the youth. The schedule is as follows: November 5 from 3 to 4 p.m., tour and

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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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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 COVID-19 pandemic. After the visit, Congressman Kim stated on social media “This week I had the chance to visit Ocean Health Initiatives and thank them for the incredible work they do. From providing affordable health care to those at all income levels to testing tens of thousands for COVID, @OHINJ has been a lifeline for our community.” OHI services residents in Monmouth and Ocean County regardless of income. They provide basic and preventive care for all individuals and families.

They have seven locations: OHI Brick,1610 NJ-88, Suite 204, Brick; OHI Freehold, 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI Lakewood, 101 Second Street, Lakewood; OHI Little Egg Harbor, 798 Route 539, Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; OHI Manchester, 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; OHI’s Toms River, 10 Stockton Drive, Toms River; and OHI Stafford, Haywood Road, Manahawkin. For those who cannot travel, telehealth services are available. The Lakewood location offers COVID-19 testing outdoors Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call (732) 363-6655 to schedule an appointment. The OHI pharmacies at the Lakewood, Freehold, Manchester, and Stafford are open. OHI Pharmacies are open to all OHI patients and offer deliveries to patients within a 10 mile radius. For more information, call (732) 363-6655 or visit ohinj.org.

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by helicopter. Initial investigation suggests that the vehicle was traveling north on Monmouth Road in the right lane when it left the roadway. It went on the grassy area until it struck a tree. At this time, the crash remains under investigation by Sgt. Vidalis and Officers Lasko and S. Cilento of the Traffic Safety Unit. Anyone having witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Lasko at 732-928-1111 ext. 2406

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Friends Of Ortley Beach Oﬀer Scholarship Program

ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for full-time Ortley Beach students. Applications are due by Nov. 20 for the organization’s program which provides for an award of $150 for grades 6-8 and $300 for grades 9-12 for qualified middle and high school students. Scholarship funds can be used to help pay for tuition and fees to enroll in middle school

Ocean County Coin Club Mourns Two Members

or high school, or help offset the purchase of computers, books, supplies, and equipment (academic, musical, or athletic). This is the second year of our scholarship program. Last year, three scholarships totally $750 were awarded. Visit friendsofortleybeach.org/ for more information or to download an application. Contact jmccaffrey@friendsofortleybeach. org regarding any questions.

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Coin Club regretfully informed their membership that two members passed away this year. William (Bill) Megargle passed away April 16th and was 83 years old. He was a dedicated member who would travel up from Long Beach Township to attend

meetings. We will miss his “Show and Tell” presentations and his interesting conversations. Carlo Iovino, 82,passed away on June 16th. Carlo was a longtime resident of Point Pleasant. He enjoyed our coin shows and our club camaraderie. Both members will be missed.

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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)

For Rent Seaside Heights, 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 10/01/2020 – 05/31/2021. No pets/No smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (47)

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42 Musical gift 45 Roman robe 46 Hustle genre 50 *One in la-la land 54 Croat or Serb 55 Mexican mister 56 Correct 58 “__ had it!” 59 Somewhat liberal, or where you might find the first words in the answers to starred clues 64 Soap opera genre 67 1960s jacket style 68 Cooking spot 69 Large-scale 70 Warning signs 71 Like fake fruit 72 See socially 73 From Lillehammer, say Down 1 “My Best Friend’s Girl” rock band 2 Like poker games for high rollers 3 Small takeout order

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Around The Jersey Shore Vo-Tech Apprenticeship Programs Bring In Hundreds Of New Students

An autumn tradition returned recently to Lavallette with a food truck gathering on the borough’s bayfront. Various local and not so local vendor trucks ranging from specialty cupcakes and Italian delights to

─Photo by Bob Vosseller pulled pork sandwiches were offered up on the borough’s bayfront and also featured some local organizations who had tables to promote their organization’s fundraisers and activities.

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 on-the-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 a student is short as little as 15 minutes, they have to make the time up. There has to be accountability and we have set the bar very high for this program.” “We have made strong connections that have resulted in our students finding and keeping good jobs in the trades like machine trades, HVAC, plumbing, electricity and other opportunities,” Homiek said. “A successful program doesn’t just happen,” Vicari said. “There are a lot of moving parts that need to be coordinated and fine-tuned. Our instructors want nothing more than to have their students succeed.” Vicari also said how proud he is of the program’s past graduates who have successfully completed the program and received their certificates. “Many have moved on to operate their own successful business while others continue with the employer that provided the on-the-job training,” Vicari said. “These men and women have made the most of this program and it shows.”

Polio Survivors Of Ocean County Host Awareness Campaign

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Polio Survivors Awareness Campaign took place from October 11 through 17 and was celebrating the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the US Department of Labor. The Americans with Disabilities Act allows people with disabilities equality in all aspects of life including employment. The Polio Survivors of Ocean County (Ocean County Post Polio Support Group) are holding this campaign to let others know that “WE’RE STILL HERE”. Their mission is to represent the interests and

concerns of polio survivors in order to maximize their quality of life, to advocate on behalf of polio survivors within local, state, national and international agencies and legislative bodies, to encourage science research in Post-Polio Syndrome, to maintain an exchange of ideas and information through membership meetings, newsletters, websites, and social media, to research, compile, publish and disseminate information on Post-Polio. The Polio Survivors of Ocean County want to spread awareness and educate others on the effects of voting for someone who will take action to enhance the rights of inclusion, support, care and humanity. For more information, email info@pnnj.org

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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 office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him 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 app oint ment s 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

By Jeraldine Saunders

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.

Teen Arrested In Seaside Shooting

By Chris Lundy SEASIDE PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Police charged a 17-year-old with attempted murder for shooting someone. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. The motive of the act was not made public. Just before noon on October 27, the Seaside Park Police were called about a shooting in the area of I Street. Witnesses at the scene informed them of what they had seen. Meanwhile, the shooting victim was in a car that pulled up alongside a Seaside Heights police cruiser, telling them what had happened. The reports coming in over the police scanner regarding a shooting in Seaside Park and the victim going to Seaside Heights likely contributed to the reports that there were two victims. However, that turned out not to be the case. The victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and later released. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer reported that a 17-year-old juvenile was taken into custody later that night by

the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team. The suspect was charged with Attempted Murder; Aggravated Assault; Robbery; Possession of a Weapon For an Unlawful Purpose; and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Billhimer thanked the law enforcement departments that worked together on the case, including the Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Regional SWAT Team, Seaside Park Police Department, Seaside Heights Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce Crime Scene Investigation Unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the oďŹ&#x192;cers involved in this investigation worked at breakneck speed to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for this senseless act of violence, for which I am extremely grateful. As I have stated on numerous occasions, this unbridled lawlessness - whether perpetrated by an adult or a juvenile - will not be tolerated in Ocean County,â&#x20AC;? Prosecutor Billhimer stated.

Adopt A Pet From SAVE Rescue Shelter

TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Established in 2002, Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise is a 501-c nonprofit rescue shelter. SAVE takes unwanted, homeless and abandoned animals and provides them with medical care and a safe and nurturing environment until they find there forever homes. SAVE is a no kill shelter.

Visit their adoption center and adopt your own furry friend. The center is located at 1594 Lakewood Road Unit 5 Toms River, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit save.rescuegroups.org.

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