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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Scanner News Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump slowed down traﬃc to a stop on several locations, including the Garden State Parkway. By Bob Vosseller NJ State Police Col. Pat Murphy’s update con- paraded through WestNEW JERSEY – State Callahan. cer ning COVID-19. chester, NY and north law enforcement repreCol. Callahan said “It gave us great cause Jersey and in areas of sentatives are seeking Monday that “when for concern,” Callahan Monmouth and Ocean to identify and charge [people] endanger the added. counties. drivers who participat- ways of those traveling A few days before Their caravan stopped ed in Sunday’s Trump on highways and by- Elect ion Day, sup - traﬃc on the Gov. Masupport caravan that ways, there really are porters of President rio M. Cuomo Bridge backed up parts of the no excuses for it.” Donald J. Trump came and for nearly f ive Garden State Parkway His remarks were out in strong numbers miles along the Garden for miles, according to made during Gov. Phil around the state and (Trump - See Page 4)

Officials: Protect Your Family From COVID This Holiday

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Although a possible pending vaccine may be on it s way for COV I D -19, t he Ocean County Health Department is urging residents to still follow precautions. Recently, many states

a re exp e r ie nci ng a spike in COVID-19 cases. T he public health community is reminding people that t he pa nde m ic isn’t over and individuals should still take caution. “We have to be very careful of a late stage

increase in cases despite the news of a pending a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Ocean C ou nt y Fr e eholde r Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “ Yo u’ve h e a r d t h e public healt h community say this a lot

recently but everyone has got to st ay t he course and continue to adhere to all the safety precautions especially as people head indoors with the cooler weather and the holiday season fast approaching.” Cu r rently, Ocea n County is recovering

from a recent surge in cases. Between October 14 and October 28, Ocean County averaged 64 new daily cases with the exception of one day back on October 18. New Jersey is also experiencing a rise in cases.

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November 7, 2020

Town To Outlaw Party Houses

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The council’s Land Use Committee presented a Short Term Rental Ordinance to assist Code Enforcement with addressing problems that have surfaced with short term rentals. The ordinance, which was introduced at a recent Township Council meeting, enables the township to act in assuring that landlords be held to sufficient standards of responsibility in order to preserve the peace and tranquility for the township’s permanent residents, said Council President Lisa Crate. It could help to prevent “animal house”type parties such as one that occurred in Bayview this July after a house party got out of control when over 400 people attended. A Brick police officer was struck by a vehicle while trying to break up the party. The committee reviewed ordinances from other local municipalities and found (Town - See Page 4)

Superintendent: Schools Must Be Flexible To Handle COVID

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There have been a handful of COVID-19 cases in a few of the schools over the past several months, but the district has been fortunate and has not had as many cases as other schools, said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Farrell during the October 22 Board of Education meeting. The district has been working closely with the Ocean County Board of Health to implement the protocol when the district has received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case. When there is a positive case, staff members and the parents of the students who have direct close contact with the individual are notified directly while being mindful of confidentiality restrictions. (School - See Page 19)

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Continued From Page 1 State Parkway. Callahan said that no citations had been issued because doing so would hinder the already-slowed flow of traﬃc. A portion of the GSP in Holmdel was closed with some supporters on social media declaring “we shut it down” in one video. “If we are able to get enough evidence I would imagine that they would be issued motor vehicle summonses for obstructing traﬃc.” Other social media reports stated that it was the State Police that closed some of the exit ramps. No response from the NJSP have come in regarding an inquiry about that by JerseyShoreOnline.com. Murphy called the caravan silly and dangerous. “I don’t know what that accomplished,” he said during his press conference. “What happened yesterday put other innocent people who weren’t part of it in harm’s way. Folks are welcome to protest, folks have done a really good job... they didn’t suck in other folks who weren’t part of it,”

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Continued From Page 1 that Toms River had one that would be the most beneficial for Brick, Crate said. “That ordinance sets a minimum of 30 days for what is defined as a short-term rental,” she said. “The ordinance will make an exception for the barrier island from May 15 through September 15, specifically a provision to allow for a rental term of no less than seven days.” Other suggestions will be incorporated into the Land Use policy issuing shortterm rentals certificate of occupancy notifications regarding sanitation collection schedules and rules, etc. After the meeting, Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the ordinance became necessary after residents from a number of neighborhoods complained. “The Council’s Land Use Committee (chaired by Councilman Paul Mummolo) discussed the need for a short-term rental ordinance to assist code enforcement in terms of addressing the problems that have surfaced with short-term rentals,” she wrote in an email. As of May 15 2020, any short-term rentals which include but are not limited to Airbnb and VRBO, are not permitted in the township for less than seven days under the Police Chief’s Proclamation of Local Disaster Emergency Declaration that remains in effect, Bergin said. A property owner can rent for less than one week (a weekend for example) but is

the governor added. Hundreds of supporters came out to First Energy Park in Lakewood flying Trump and American flags, wearing MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats and T-shirts with decorated vehicles that were part of a multi-state event called MAGA Drags. Veterans Park in Berkeley Township was their destination point according to the Trump supporters which also led to a slow down of traﬃc on Route 9 as vehicles awaited their turn to enter the park. A day earlier, In the northern end of the state a parade of Trump supporters reached Union City with dozens of decorated cars driving down Bergenline Avenue the core hub of the North Hudson County’s Hispanic community. New York authorities are also seeking to identify those who caused delays in that state along the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The San Marcos Police Department in Texas is working with the FBI in an investigation concerning an incident on Friday where a convoy of Trump supporters surrounded a campaign bus of Joe Biden and a vehicle carrying staffers on Friday. not allowed to move in another tenant in less than one week, she explained. “The Chief’s Executive Order is helpful, but an ordinance needs to be codified to allow for enforcement by code enforcement,” Bergin said. In this ordinance, the township can act against the landlord if there are two convictions of any municipal ordinance governing disorderly conduct in a 24-month period, she said. Public comment and adoption of the ordinance would most likely take place during the November 10 council meeting. In other news, Mayor John G. Ducey noted that the Social Security cost of living increase went up 1.3 percent this year, which he said does not seem like enough when compared to the 3 percent increase in the senior consumer price index. “There is state legislation that is out there,” he said. “Hopefully our state legislators will move on it, that would change social security and move it to the senior consumer price index rather than the cost of living.” And finally, the first-ever Fall Farmers Market will take place at Windward Beach Park on Princeton Avenue on November 21 from 9 a.m. until noon. The next council meeting will once again be virtual due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. It will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. Visit the township website for zoom information.

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Brick

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket was sold in Ocean County, the winner receiving $512,525. Oﬃcials said the winning ticket for the October 29 drawing was sold at Princeton

Avenue Deli & Dairy, 300 Princeton Ave. in Brick Township. The winning numbers were: 18, 20, 21, 30, and 42 and the XTRA number was: 03. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold.

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

COVID-19 Puts More Children At Risk Of Exploitation As Anti-Trafficking Law Hits 20

From The Desk Of Chris Smith TRENTON – October 28 marks 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 - the comprehensive, historic law that I authored to aggressively combat sex and labor trafficking both within the United States and around the world. The TVPA created a new, well-funded whole-of-government domestic and international strategy and established numerous new programs to protect victims, prosecute traffickers and, to the extent possible, prevent human trafficking in the first place. Thousands of human traffickers have been prosecuted and jailed pursuant to the TVPA, including all charges in 2019 against Jeffrey Epstein and the infamous sex-trafficking ring convictions involving NXIVM’s Keith Raniere and

Smallville actress Allison Mack. The TVPA included a number of “sea change” criminal code reforms including treating as a victim - and not a perpetrator of a crime - anyone exploited by a commercial sex act who had not attained the age of 18 and anyone older where there was an element of force, fraud or coercion. The TVPA radically reformed the US criminal code to authorize asset confiscation and jail sentences of up to life imprisonment for the predators. Most importantly, because of the TVPA, many victims have been rescued and protected while comprehensive prevention strategies have spared many from the exploitation and abuse of the crime that treats mostly women and children as mere commodities to be bought and sold. Of significance, my law also in-

cluded the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) doubling VAWA funding to $3.3 billion over five years for women’s shelters, rehab programs, housing and other initiatives for battered and abused women. Over the years, I’ve authored four additional laws to combat human traﬃcking - including in 2003, 2005, 2016 and 2019. Believing that federal law needed parallel state and local statutes to promote an effective prosecution strategy to combat human traﬃcking, the TVPA included new DOJ programs to assist states in crafting laws and authorized the creation of new anti-human trafficking task forces. In like manner, the TVPA provides law reform and best-practice technical assistance to other

countries. The Act also included sheltering and a national hotline and on the refugee side, created a new asylum category - the T visa - to protect victims and their families. Among its many other provisions, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act also created the president’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and annual TIP report with its tier grading of every nation’s record in making “serious and sustained efforts” to eliminate human trafficking. Those relegated to what we call Tier 3 - egregious violators - are subject to sanctions. In 2019, President Trump signed my fifth comprehensive anti-human trafficking bill into law - The Frederick

Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act - which for the first time ever authorized federal grants to local educational agencies to educate school staff to recognize and respond to signs of sex and labor trafficking and provide age-appropriate information to students on how to avoid becoming victims. According to the International Labor Organization one in four trafficking victims are children and more than 40 million individuals of all ages are living in slavery worldwide. Some of today’s challenges, such as how ever-evolving technology is being utilized by predators to lure children into trafficking, could not have been anticipated 20 years ago. Today, due to COVID-19 restrictions, young people are spending more time online and evidence suggests a huge spike

in predators’ access to children on the internet and the rise of online grooming and sexual exploitation while children are isolated and virtually connected to the world. ECPAT-USA, the first U.S.based nonprofit to work on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children, has been especially focused on the safety of children during the pandemic believing “safety means more than handwashing” and has created online safety guidelines for youth, parents and educators. Twenty years after the TVPA became law, the nefarious trade in women and children - modern-day slavery - has become more visible and a more urgent priority for law enforcement on all levels. Much remains to be done to protect victims, prosecute traﬃckers and prevent human traﬃcking.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Overhauling Paratransit Practices TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2517) establishing a program to adopt paratransit best practices, requiring greater coordination among paratransit service providers, and establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils. “Streamlining our paratransit services will finally guarantee our seniors and those with disabilities the safety, ease, reliability, and affordability they have long expected from NJ TRANSIT,” said Governor Murphy. “Seniors, and those living with disabilities deserve transportation services that accommodate their needs, and this program will be committed to doing exactly that.” “Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has been working aggressively to improve service to customers with disabilities through our indispensable Access Link service,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett. “These efforts include the introduction last year of Access Link Online, which now allows customers to schedule rides, pre-pay fares electronically with EZ-Wallet, and check trip status and the estimated time of arrival of pick-up vehicles.

This important legislation will help NJ TRANSIT build on our many efforts to improve mobility and modernize service for our paratransit service, and we’re grateful for Governor Murphy’s commitment to our Access Link customers.” “Access to transportation is key to the ability of individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community,” said Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “This is about access to jobs, health care and everything that comes with being able to travel around our state. Learning from best practices and improving coordination will help make paratransit a better option for the individuals who rely on it.” “The importance of transportation to people with disabilities – many of whom do not drive themselves -- cannot be overstated,” said Paul S. Aronsohn, State Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. “For them, the shortage of accessible and affordable transportation options makes their involvement in the community – particularly through employment or day

programs -- difficult, if not impossible. For them, planning even basic trips to doctors and grocery stores can often be an ordeal. That is why this common-sense piece of legislation is so important.” Primary sponsors for S2517 include Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Loretta Weinberg, and Assemblymembers Daniel R. Benson, Carol A. Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle. “This will help update and improve New Jersey’s paratransit services for physically and developmentally disabled people who cannot use regular bus and rail services,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “We need to bring ‘best practices’ to our paratransit network to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. These reforms are especially important in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, which will put new demands on all mass transit services.” “We were gratified that NJ Transit from the start showed strong support for reforms that will deliver paratransit services more eﬃciently for our most vulnerable riders,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “This law will bring together NJ Transit, the county

transportation departments and service providers to develop a coordinated, responsive and cost-effective paratransit network.” “A person who is elderly or disabled shouldn’t receive lower quality service than others who use public transportation. There needs to be equity in our transit system for all riders,” said Assemblymembers Daniel Benson, Carol Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle in a joint statement. “This new law will improve the reliability of paratransit service by increasing coordination between state paratransit providers, county agencies, and the developmental disability community to improve eﬃciency, as well as reducing costs and creating best practices for providers to follow. With these investments, we can ensure riders have a safer and smoother trip.” The bill requires NJ TRANSIT to ensure that all paratransit services managed, administered, or provided directly through NJ TRANSIT’s operating budget utilize routing, scheduling, and dispatch software that will be compatible with the software used by other paratransit providers. The bill also requires NJ

TRANSIT to begin identifying regular and recurring trips under the Access Link program, and to develop a system where other paratransit providers can complete those trips on behalf of NJ TRANSIT if the provider can meet applicable federal standards, provide the trip at a lower cost, and protect customer safety. The bill additionally requires NJ TRANSIT to develop an Access Link program structure that allows NJ TRANSIT to realize cost savings by reducing Access Link trip volumes, and to share those savings with paratransit providers that meet minimum federal standards and successfully compete for regular and routine trips under this new system. The bill further requires the establishment of a three-phase, best practices pilot training program for paratransit providers. Under the first phase of the program, a qualified community organization and NJ TRANSIT will develop a paratransit best practices training module. Under the second phase, NJ TRANSIT will select five paratransit providers, upon application, to receive training in paratransit best practices under the pilot program. Depending

upon the success of Phase Two of the pilot, Phase Three will commence and involve revising the training module into a training program that other paratransit providers can adopt without direct training from the qualified community organization. Phase Three also involves the establishment of regional paratransit coordinating councils. The coordinating councils are to meet at least quarterly and share best practices among paratransit providers within the State. They are also required to establish a system to exchange information between paratransit providers and share budget information, and may eventually develop a single platform or place for paratransit users to request a trip to optimize consumer experience. Finally, the coordinating councils are to serve as a resource and develop materials to assist other paratransit providers in achieving the integration objectives in the first part of Phase Three of the pilot program, either through the revised training module or the alternate solution developed. “To be a fully integrated member of any community, transportation is absolutely essential and (Murphy - See Page 15)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Opioid Prevention And Education Provides Path To Living Drug-Free The state of New Jersey has been struck significantly by problems surrounding addiction, especially du r i ng the COVID-19 lockdowns. During April and May, there were an estimated 500 drug-related deaths within the state. Unfortunately, many of these overdose deaths are linked to opioids. Much has been done within the state regarding prevention, such as education campaigns and overdose prevention. The New Jersey Attorney General is launching a webinar series on opioid addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. A

collaboration between the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey - created an initiative to address the opioid epidemic through community outreach, prescriber education, parent education, and statewide media campaigns. Campaigns such as these have proven effective with bringing awareness, yet the goal should also be to help an opioid addict become drug-free through proper rehabilitation. However, the pandemic did not make anything easier and increased the vulnerability of those

who were already vulnerable. It was a diﬃcult time for addicts and anyone in recovery to access help and support. The problems with opioids and the pandemic created the perfect storm, and the state managed these two issues the best way they knew how based on the information they had. The goal of prevention and education should also highlight a clear, accessible path to treatment and drug-free living while educating on how to prevent overdose. Between the beginning of January and the end of April in 2020, there have been over 1,000 suspected overdose deaths in the

state. During that same time, there were over 1.2 million opioid prescriptions dispensed. The Jour nal of the American Medical Association published an article about the association of opioids prescribed to a family member with opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults. There is a significant increase in risk in overdose among young adults and adolescents, which is why prevention and education are essential. Many of these issues with opioids begin at a young age, which is an ideal time to receive rehabilitation, become drugfree, and work on long-term

sobriety. The study found a twofold increase in the risk of overdose to family members with opioid prescriptions also a six-fold increase in risk for prescriptions given to youth. Concurrent exposure to prescriptions for family members and youth were associated with a 13fold increase in overdose risk. Overdose prevention is important, and it has saved lives, but it is a combination of methods that should strive toward drugfree living. As a society, we have become reliant on medication to maintain sobriety resulting in a cycle of addiction, medication

replacement, and further withdrawal management. Unfortunately, more recovering addicts are struggling to stop methadone, buprenorphine, and other similar medications. The efforts being taken by the state, and the Attorney General regarding opioid prevention and education are essential to curbing the opioid epidemic. However, it is crucial for treatment providers and advocates not to lose sight - living drug-free and not being chained to medication for sobriety.

the financial struggles that are being introduced by the pandemic, having college tuition as an additional expense makes it twice as hard for some families. One of the worst costs in college that has been rising over recent years is the cost of college supplies. On average, these cost $1,400 per year for college students, and often don’t even have much use. Textbooks and access codes are a major part of this problem. The solution to this problem is Open Education Resources, also known as OER. OER is of the same quality as regular textbooks, and it is free. When a professor chooses to use OER instead of traditional, expensive textbooks, they are saving the students in their class from spending money on something that some professors require and never use. OER can provide the same quality of material for absolutely no cost. If professors just switch to this, it will save students a fortune altogether.

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Letters To The Editor What If Obama Did What Trump Does? What if Obama had called soldiers who died in Vietnam “losers” and “suckers?” What if Obama had downplayed a pandemic, killing hundreds of thousands and sinking the economy? What if Obama promoted Goya products from the White House? It’s illegal because presidents can’t endorse companies. What if Obama held a campaign stop from the White House pretending it was a press conference?

What if Obama had golfed at one of his properties, and made a lot of money? What if Obama had given his kids jobs? What if Obama had talked badly about women and every single minority group? The short answer is that Obama wouldn’t have done any of these things. But here we are. And Republicans are letting Trump do all of these things. And the Democrat leaders in the House are letting him get away with it, too. Tonya Smith Toms River

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Not A Racist Country I watch our country being tor n apart by this false nar rative that we are a racist country. People with com mon sense need to unite against these race terrorists! Our weak governor who absolutely has no backbone decided during his COVID report to say without any other information that another black man was shot by a police oﬃcer with no other context! He then said that the systemic racism has to stop. These weak politicians like our governor fuels the fl ames of hate. I beg people to stand up to this fake narrative and push back on every media platform. We are not racist. Black Americans are not dying at the hands of the police at an alarming rate. It’s a lie! Igor Eilyuk Jackson

It’s Your Tax Dollar Candidate Harris said in the VP debate that Can-

did ate Biden will, and I quote: “on d ay one,” repeal /st r i ke dow n the Trump tax cuts that went to Americans in every tax bracket. When Biden and Harris are finished with the so-called top 1%, they are coming for the rest of us. Many presidential candidates have fooled Americans about promising no taxation, and then doing just that when in office. Former President Clinton is an example of this. Demand a stop to “toying” with A mer icans’ hardearned tax dollars, except for emergencies like the current pandemic. Marie Pellicano Manchester

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Liberals wanna keep complaining that the country wasn’t prepared (for COVID-19), well maybe if you hadn’t spent the last 3 years on worthless investigations, impeachment hearings and forcing the President to defend himself against a brand new manufactured allegation every single day and trying to find a way to remove a President that the people elected then we would be prepared. Imagine what you could have accomplished if you had done your damn job instead of acting like spoiled children. Imagine how strong and prepared our country would be if you had worked with this President all along. Stop complaining because we don’t blame Trump, we blame you! Trump did his damn job and he did it well, you failed not him. Americans sure could use those hundreds of millions of dollars right about now that you wasted on all those investigations and impeachment. Tommy Dean Lacey

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest

NEW JERSEY – Entries are now being accepted for New Jersey American Water’s first annual Protect Our Watersheds art contest. The contest is open to fourth grade students in schools served by New Jersey American Water, as well as to students who live in the company’s service area. The contest encourages students to tap into their creativity to express the importance of protecting natural water resources. Locally, NJ American services the following locations: Bay Head, Lakewood Township, Mantoloking, and Plumsted, as well as portions of Brick, Freehold, Howell, Lavallette, and Toms River. “This contest demonstrates New Jersey American Water’s commitment to environmental education and watershed protection,” said Cheryl Norton, President of New Jersey American Water. “Our children are the next generation of environmental leaders. By engaging students on the importance of watershed protec-

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• Park Avenue from Second Street to Main Street • Lincoln Street from Martin Luther King Drive to Arlington Avenue • Maple Avenue from East Seventh Street to Hackett Street • Cardinal Court entire length This $3.4 million investment is a part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure. The investment continues to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. Work will begin on or about November 2 and is expected to finish by the end of January. Work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Final street restorations will be completed in the spring of 2021.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be hosting a telephone Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. “I’m holding this telephone town hall because Veterans Day isn’t just about celebrating the contributions of veterans to our country, it’s about lifting up their voices and recognizing the issues they face every day,” Kim said. “I want to thank Ocean County College for collaborating on this effort to highlight veterans in our community. I look forward to hearing from

those who sacrificed so much to serve, and hope everyone takes time out on Veterans Day to thank the men and women who keep this country safe. “Again, please be safe and reach out to me or my oﬃce if there is anything we can help do to get you and your family through these tough and troubling times,” Kim said. The links to join the Town Hall and the OCC event that kicks it off, celebrating local veterans, can be found here: kim. house.gov/media/press-releases/ then click on the press release for the Veterans Day Town Hall.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Scriptwriters Bring “Blood Of Zeus” To Netflix

─Images courtesy Netﬂix Heron, the protagonist of the story, has to find his destiny. 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. It’s also another day in the life of Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. Raised in Seaside Park, they are now professional scriptwriters whose new show “Blood of Zeus” is airing on Netfl ix. This is familiar ground for the brothers, having written “The Immortals,” another high fantasy Greek mythology-inspired action story, a fi lm starring Henry Cavill before he was Superman. The star of this new story is Heron, a poor young man whose true parentage is only hinted at in the fi rst episode, but something certainly makes him strong enough to survive a huge stone column being thrown at him by a demon. “It’s in our blood,” said Charley Parlapanides, with the unmistakenly Greek last name. 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 aﬃ nity for it among viewers.” “We’ve always been 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, Triantafi llos, 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 PG13. It’s appropriate for older teenagers. The fi rst 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 fi rst season are available now. Netfl ix rewards eager viewers. If a show gets enough views in the fi rst 30 days, it gets renewed. The brothers have a plan for five seasons, so they hope that audiences jump on in the fi rst 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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Voters Give Voice To This Year’s Unique Election Process

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 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 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 24-hour 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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Continued From Page 1 that is why we are so pleased to see S2517/ A4208 signed into law,” said Thomas Baffuto, Executive Director for the Arc of New Jersey. “It is imperative that we reduce transportation hurdles for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) so they can fully participate in employment, access social opportunities and engage with peers. It is challenging for

The Brick Times, November 7, 2020, Page 15 people with I/DD to navigate and utilize the current methods of transportation, and we believe this law will enable best practices and get people where they need to go with more direct routes, reduced travel times and fewer roadblocks when scheduling rides. We are immensely proud of The Arc Mercer for their role in thinking outside the box when it comes to transportation best practices and we thank the Senate and Assembly sponsors and the Governor for their support of this critical legislation.”

State Mandates Workplace COVID-19 Safety Rules

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, New Jersey has mandated that private and public employers need to implement uniform health and safety standards to prevent and protect workers against the coronavirus. On October 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order requiring employers to follow protocols as of November 5. The guidelines are as followed: • Workers to keep at least 6 feet from each other “to the maximum extent possible.” • Workers and visitors to wear a face mask, with limited exceptions. • Employers to provide masks to workers at the company’s expense. • Employers to provide workers, customers, and visitors with sanitizing materials at the company’s expense. • Employers to conduct daily health checks of workers, such as temperature screenings, visual symptom checking, and more. • Employers to notify workers when there is possible exposure to the virus. • Employers to provide workers with breaks throughout the day to wash their hands. • Employers. to routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched areas in accordance to state and federal guidelines. The state Labor Department has also created an online complaint form for workers to submit so that the depart-

ment and the state Health Department can investigate protocols. Safety training will be included within the protocol for employers. Murphy stated how the state needed to create the standards because the federal government has not established federal guidelines. New Jersey is now the only state in America to “leverage its public sector-only jurisdiction to protect workers in the private sector from COVID-19,” state Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “We now have the essential tools and resources we need to ensure businesses are operating safely, and our economy is moving forward,” Asaro-Angelo added. “By protecting New Jerseyans in the workplace, we are lessening the health risks to families and communities. As more people return to work, the high standards we have set today will be critical in maintaining our public health.” The Protect NJ Workers Coalition led a six-month campaign urging Murphy to take action to protect employees against COVID-19. The new order came as a result of the campaign and also due to a rise in cases. 1,682 more positive tests and 14 more deaths have occurred in New Jersey for COVID-19 while 1,010 patients hospitalized with conf irmed or suspected cases. State officials stated how this is the 11th straight day of more than 1,000 new cases, this occurring for the first time since early July.

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have poor reliability statistics and will be replaced 1-2 yrs. sooner than other styles. A person’s body physiology: Many patients create excessive cerumen buildup (wax) and profusely sweat. Sweat creates moisture which commonly invades the circuit and shuts down the hearing aid. An electronic dehumidifier is recommended to dry out the hearing instruments. Frequency of Maintenance: Just like a car needs periodic oil and filter changes, tire rotations, etc. you’re hearing aids should be checked by a hearing healthcare professional at least two times year. If that Practice does not schedule you for these visits in advance, I would go somewhere else. Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to answer your questions about hearing care issues.

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

Unusual Signs Of D Deﬁciency By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When talking to your physician it’s critical that you’re as open and forthcoming about your symptoms as possible. Many doctors need to know all your symptoms in order to figure out if they’re connected. This ensures optimal treatment. For example, let’s say you have high blood sugar, frequent skin rashes, erectile dysfunction, a weak urine stream, a perspiring head and bouts of sadness. And then you go to the doctor, but focus on on blood sugar assuming that these other symptoms have nothing to do with your visit. You’ve done yourself a disservice. Why? Because if you focus on blood sugar, your physician will chase it down with conventional pills such as metformin. You will be given instructions for a special diet, and you’ll have to start testing your blood sugar with finger sticks. Nothing is wrong with any of that, but had you mentioned all the other symptoms you deal with, it’s likely your physician would have picked up on a vitamin D deficiency, and suggested that you take D before prescribing all the pills and pricks. A deficiency of D can call all of the symptoms I’ve mentioned plus more. And if you have a good doctor that is truly listening to you, the seemingly random list of symptoms make sense from a broader perspective to them. Furthermore, the treatment you would receive will make a huge difference because it would be nice to clear all your symptoms up by restoring D levels, rather than chasing down the right drug for every symptom you have. Vitamin D receptors grab hold of the activated hormone form of vitamin D and then impacts the expression of about 900 genes! So if D is low (or high) there are literally hundreds of symptoms that you

could experience. Many signs and symptoms of D deficiency get medicated. For example, the “winter blues” results in part from insuﬃcient D and yet, it’s treated with antidepressants. Whether D deficiency is the driving factor, or a contributing factor, it is something that your physician should check. Here are some other unusual signs of D Deficiency in case you are wondering if you have any. It’s not me just saying this, there are randomized, controlled studies that have confirmed the following symptoms and related diseases are associated with insuﬃcient D: • Skin rashes • Heart arrhythmias • Tearfulness • Fatigue • Irritable bowel • Bloating • Fractures • Cognitive decline • Muscle weakness • Neuropathy • Macular degeneration • Wheezing • High blood pressure • Frequent infections If you decide to supplement, it’s a good idea to get your baseline levels of D, and then begin your supplementation. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website in case you’re interested. Even though it’s a nutrient that is sold everywhere, have a practitioner supervise you and test you periodically. Vitamin D is available in two forms, one that is animal (sheep) derived, and one that is plant (moss) derived. There is no difference in terms of how you absorb either version, or what benefits each provide. It really just comes down to personal preference and sustainability.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Money Set Aside To Bury Skeleton Of Building

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The Seaside Heights Borough Council recently voted to issue $2 million in bonds to fund the condemnation and demolition of the “steel structure” on the Boulevard between Hamilton and Webster avenues. Previously, the governing body introduced an ordinance authorizing the taking of the property owned by Vincent Craparotta. His plans to build an enter-

tainment complex featuring a nightclub, pool and a restaurant at the site had not gone for ward as its f inancing never materialized. The property has been formally declared a redevelopment zone by the council and planning board. The council is required to negotiate with Craparotta to see if he can develop a plan, including solid financial backing, to redevelop the site.

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Oﬃce of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) recently announced the “Lock It or Lose It” public campaign, a campaign to bring awareness to residents to not leave their cars unlocked with the key fob inside. With the increase in vehicle thefts, especially high-end ones, the campaign wants to counter the steady increase in luxury vehicle thefts that cost the insurance industry billions of dollars each year nationwide in claim payouts and investigative costs. Soon “Lock It or Lose It’ ads will ap p e a r al l ove r t he st at e a s a re minder to residents to lock their car. “Auto theft isn’t just for joyriding anymore. It could be a critical first step in the commission of much more serious crimes like murder and robbery,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We want people to realize that carelessly leaving their key fobs in their unlocked cars or leaving their cars running and unattended is an open invitation to car thieves who need a vehicle to carry out their criminal agenda.” According to the New Jersey State Police, from January through September a total of 7,131 autos were reported stolen statewide, 4.4 percent fewer than reported during the same period in 2019. However, high-end auto thefts climbed 7.5 percent to 1,501. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that between 40 and 50 percent of vehicle theft is due to driver error, which includes leaving vehicle doors unlocked and leaving keys or fobs inside. “Ironically, car thieves are stealing vehicles that are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology, but that technology is rendered useless when owners make the decision to leave key fobs inside their cars. This careless behavior encourages criminals to look for easy targets,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The consequences of car theft are multifaceted. Stolen vehicles are often used in the commission of crimes, and the astronomical costs to

insurance companies affect the insurance premiums of policyholders. A vast amount of car thefts can be avoided by simply locking your vehicles and keeping fobs in a safe location.” “From the minute a car is reported stolen, the meter starts ticking for insurance companies whose first order of business is to conduct an investigation to determine that the claim is legitimate and not an attempt to illegally obtain a payout through fraud,” said Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Thompson. “And any injuries or damages a car thief causes to people or property after driving off with your stolen car is likely to be borne by insurance providers, which translates to higher premiums for you. That’s something to consider before leaving your car unlocked and vulnerable to car thieves. Are you willing to pay the price?” Vehicle theft is now being viewed as a contributing factor in violent crime nationwide. These thefts can be a part of untold crimes of violence. With the number of thefts growing, law enforcement agencies are looking to change that. “As director of Newark’s Department of Public Safety, I have encouraged our residents at community meetings and through social media to not leave their cars running unattended because the risk of them being a victim increases when they park near convenience stores, gas stations, vacant lots and in their driveways,” said Newark Police Director Anthony F. Ambrose. “Please make sure your car is turned off and locked before you leave your vehicle. Last year, 25 percent of the cars stolen in the city were left running and unattended.” “While it might be seem harmless to leave your fob or keys in your vehicle, the truth is that you are giving an open invitation to car thieves,” said Paramus Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg. “Many of these stolen cars are later involved in robberies, homicides and police pursuits which put innocent lives at risk. By taking your fobs and locking your doors you can do your part to help prevent these crimes and help keep our communities safer.”

Yes, New Jersey, Santa Claus Will Be At The Mall

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Finally, some good news. Sandwiched between the spooky Halloween season and the potentially terrifying election, a little press release squeaked into news oﬃces across the region: Santa Claus is on his way.

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Continued From Page 1 Some of the follow-up steps include transitioning the infected student to 100 percent remote learning, determining the amount of time they need to remain remote, and setting the date when they may return to in-person instruction. Also, custodial staff cleans and sanitizes the areas the individual was in for more than 10 minutes using electrostatic cleaners and approved disinfectants to minimize the impact on the school district. Dr. Farrell said that the district would be entering phase 2 for additional in-person instructional time. Starting Monday, November 16, parents may choose to transition their kindergarten through fifth graders to a four-day per week, in-person schedule, with virtual learning remaining on Fridays, when the school buildings would undergo a deep cleaning regimen. The early-dismissal schedule would remain in effect because students and staff would have to remove their masks to eat lunch, which would increase the chances of the coronavirus spreading among the school population. The ultimate goal is returning to school five days a week, he added. “Our timeline is not etched in stone but needs to be fluid and flexible with the

The Brick Times, November 7, 2020, Page 19 ever-changing climate of this COVID-19 world,” Dr. Farrell said. He said the administration anticipates that middle school and high school students would also begin a four-day weekly schedule around the end of November. “It’s always been part of our plan to segment the student population by grade level,” he said. “We really do believe as educators that the population that is in need most is the K to 2 population...it’s a very tough population to facilitate virtual learning.” Dr. Farrell said he gets updates every Tuesday when he meets online with the county superintendent and the health department. “We’ve said from the get-go, at any time parents have the option of having their children remote and can transition to in-person,” he said. Going from in-person to remote can be done quickly, but going from remote to in-person could take a few days because it involves transportation, food service and other logistical considerations, he said. Farrell expressed concern about travel plans of the students and staff who have a week off beginning November 2. He urged the school population to abide by quarantine restrictions and taking precautions against bringing the virus back to the school. The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday November 12 at 7 p.m. Check the school website for the location.

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Continued From Page 1 “Ocean County has experienced a couple of positive weeks as far as cases,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “I think people in Ocean County realized we needed to be more vigilant with safety measures and we’ve had more people getting tested. The Ocean County COVID-19 Drive Thru Test site at Ocean County College has tested 10,877 residents so far in 31 weeks. The goal is to keep the downward trend going as we shift back indoors and people come together for holiday parties, shopping, religious services and other gatherings.” With the holidays around the corner, the CDC has provided the following low risk tips to follow this holiday season: Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve contact with others. Having a virtual dinner and sharing recipes with friends and family. Shopping online rather than in person. Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home. Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or

more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may be harder to keep this distance, such as restrooms and eating areas. Avoid using restroom facilities at high traﬃc times, such as at the end of a public event. Avoid busy eating areas, such as restaurants during high volume mealtimes, if you plan to eat out at a restaurant. Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, bump elbows, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet others. Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and within 6 feet of others. Get a flu shot. “Everybody has to make their own choice but we ask people to think about their health and the health of others during this festive time of year,” Regenye added. “If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, then now is the time. It won’t keep you from getting the coronavirus but it will help alleviate the burden on our health care system by reducing the number of people getting sick from influenza.” For more information regarding OCHD Flu Clinics, visit ochd.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seminar Will Focus On COVID’s Impact On Senior Stress Levels

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A free online seminar will teach you how to identify the signs of extreme stress and what to do about them. Artis Senior Living will host the seminar on Tuesday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Kimberly Fazzini, a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, will discuss the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on seniors. She will tell you the signs to

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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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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Purpose and Hope will be hosting a Survivor Day 5K in the Memory of Ocean County Sheriff ’s Oﬃcer Christian Schenk on November 21. Survivor Day was designated by congress as a day when those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. This year, they ask for the community and friends to come together in unity to run or walk a 5K in the memory of Christian Schenk and in support of those that are

mourning his loss during the week that he would’ve been celebrating his 29th birthday. Come out and show your support alongside the Schenk family and many others. The Survivor Day 5K will take place on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 5 Wannamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ IslandHeights/SurvivorDay5K

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean’s Harbor House introduced a new group meeting “EmboldenHer” which is an eight-week girls empowerment group that focuses on healthy relationships. In EmboldenHer, girls will learn about teen dating abuse, what healthy relationships look like, how to build self esteem,

internet safety, media influences on gender roles, and standing up against sexual exploitation/violence with “My Life My Choice.” All girls ages 12 through 18 can join in. The group will start sometime in November. For more information, contact the Family Crisis Intervention Unit at 732-240-3638

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Bldg. units attended to by supers 5 “Queen of Soul” Franklin 11 Flow back, as the tide 14 Half a toy train? 15 “You cheated!” 16 Water tester 17 *Very limited consolation 19 Gasteyer of “Mean Girls” 20 Approaches 21 “__ show time!” 22 Illuminated 23 Left-hand page 24 Sun.-to-Sat. periods 26 Go for the hook 27 Greek vowel 28 *Tidy Lotto prize 32 Skin pics 34 Boston skyscraper, with “the” 35 Low grade 36 Parlor game en-

couragement suggested by the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 60-Across 41 Novelist Rand 42 “The Simpsons” bartender 43 Northern New Mexico art community 45 *Genuine greetings 50 Monotonous routine 51 Above 52 Number that’s its own square root 53 Beav’s big brother 55 Bumped into 56 Nashville awards org. 58 Scout’s merit __ 59 Square of butter 60 *In-demand real estate listing 64 Apply 65 Iron deﬁciency concern 66 Riga resident 67 Guys 68 Fails to

69 Watched closely Down 1 Duke’s conf. 2 Back-and-forth missed calls 3 Put up with 4 Root beers, e.g. 5 Calendario units 6 Bucharest is its cap. 7 Terrible grade 8 Lao-tzu’s philosophy 9 Trumpeter Al 10 Performing __ 11 Bibliography space-saver 12 Beautiful, in Barcelona 13 Scrambled, as eggs 18 Gator’s kin 23 Chow Chow checker 24 __-out: exhausted 25 Jack who played Quincy 26 Sanctiﬁed 29 Express a view 30 Twiddled one’s

thumbs 31 “Seinfeld” uncle 33 “Forever” post ofﬁce purchase 37 Norse war god 38 Apple throwaway 39 Tea named for William IV’s prime minister 40 Casino wheel 44 Snorters’ quarters 45 Beads once used by Native Americans as currency 46 Opposite of “Atten-hut!” 47 Way past ripe 48 Pointed beard 49 Cashless deal 54 One-named “Hello” singer 56 Landlocked African land 57 Like old records 58 Dinghy or dory 61 Canadian VIPs 62 __ Tin Tin 63 Since Jan. 1

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Watchfire Ceremony Remembers Those Missing In Action

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Around 82,000 American servicemen and servicewomen remain missing in action since World War II to the present time. Members of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and guests recently observed POW-MIA Day and recognized a local resident whose status was unknown for more than two decades. The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey hosted the 30th Annual Watchfire which drew a large crowd on the borough’s bayfront. Chuck Robbins, the National Executive Committeeman from the American Legion Department of NJ made a posthumous medal presentation to the family of Air Force Major George J. Pollin of Lavallette. Pollin’s aircraft was shot down on April 29, 1967. He was listed as “declared dead while missing in action.” His remains were recovered on September 30, 1990 and were identified on December 17, 1990. “By conducting the watchfire here tonight, you are sending three messages - that being a message to MIA families that we care, a message to our elected oﬃcials to support legislation and policies that will make available use of all necessary resources to achieve the fullest possible accounting of our nation’s missing no matter what the cost, and a message to our military that we are with you and with your families and that God forbid any service members should be captured or missing in action that we want everything done immediately to secure your release and to account for you,” Robbins said. Robbins stressed that efforts were needed to ensure that no one is left behind. Awareness efforts like this watchfire have helped the public and politicians be aware of their support for POW/MIAs. Taking off his legion cap Robbins spoke in his other role, as an employee of the NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs. Here, he made the special presentation on behalf of Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Adjutant General, Major General Jemal J. Beale. He called forth George Pollin’s siblings Larry Pollin and Barbara Greger. Robbins said George Pollin was born on February 5, 1942 in the town of Lavallette. “He was a typical all-American kid, according to his brother Larry. George was well known throughout the community and excelled at many things. After college he went to flight school and graduated at the top of his class. Knowing he would be going to Vietnam sooner or later and rather than going to Germany, he asked to be sent directly to Vietnam to complete the requirement of a 100 flight missions. By doing so he felt he could get his commitment done quicker. He committed 78 of those 100 missions.” Pollin was assigned to the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Being the person he was, he volunteered for a combat mission because another co-pilot was ill. This was on April 29, 1967. He called his brother back home before the mission telling him by doing this it would bring him that much closer to coming home. Later that day in a F4 Phantom Jet Pollin and

fellow pilot Loren Torkelson set out on their escort mission over North Vietnam and their aircraft was number two in a flight of four. The F105 fighter bomber they were escorting was assigned to take out a bridge. “Larry told me earlier today that the bridge was taken out,” Robbins said. The flight took them over a missile site and fighter base and the squadron experienced fire from both and took a hit from the rear of the plane. It was seen to be hit rolled over, crashed and exploded. One parachute was seen leaving the aircraft but extreme enemy presence prevented any immediate rescue mission, Robbins noted. It was later learned that Torkelson had ejected and had been taken captive by the North Vietnamese. He was released in 1973. “In his debrief he reported not having seen a second parachute and presumed Pollin had gone down with the plane,” Robbins said. Defense Department records indicated Pollin’s ejector seat was seen at the crash site lending some hope that he had successfully left the plane. As he was not reported captured and his body was not found he was declared dead. In May of 1978 his status was changed to killed in action by the Department of the Air Force. His remains were later recovered and repatriated and during his missing status he was twice promoted to the eventual rank of major. His awards were numerous and included the Purple Heart and the United States Aviator Badge and the Vietnam Campaign medal. Robbins said, “the Pollin family is fortunate to know their brother’s fate. They waited 23 years for an answer. Other families still wait.” Larry Pollin said of his brother, “he really had the right stuff. He had told me ‘Larry (flight school) was the hardest thing I ever did in my life.’ He graduated number one in his class and he was awarded a plaque that I have standing by his shadowbox by his peers and his instructors.” Robbins also introduced 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim and Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari. “This is bigger than all of us,” Kim said. “What we are doing is paying full tribute to those who have served our nation and those who are missing in action, and those who are prisoners of war. It is important for me to come here and meet with families that have lost loved ones and those who have served our country honorably and bravely and what I promise you is that I will do everything I humanly can to make sure we have that full accounting that our country and families deserve no matter what the cost.” Vicari noted while the number of missing soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen continues to slowly decline, there are still more than 81,900 Americans listed as missing from World War II through to today’s ongoing War on Terror. “Ocean County never forgets its veterans. We remember and thank those who sacrificed so much for their nation,” Vicari added. During a recent meeting of the Board of Freeholders, Vicari called for a moment of silence to remember the nation’s POWs and MIAs. Freeholder Gerry P. Little said during that meeting that approximately 72,600 missing Americans to date are from World War II, 7,600 from Korea, 1,586 from Vietnam, 108 from the Cold

War Era and five from the Gulf Wars. Vicari said, “the fate of these valiant Americans remains unknown and the hunt for the remains of MIAs goes on and in recent years, several remains of U.S. servicemen were found in Cambodia and returned home for proper identification and burial.”

Other speakers included Gary P. Nelson, Sons of the American Legion National Vice Commander; Bob Newell, the Department Commander of the American Legion; and Ruby Cramer, the Department President of the American Legion Auxiliary.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staﬀ on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 7 - nov 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Loved ones may require some extra attention to quell any fleeting insecurities. In the upcoming week, your imagination and creative abilities get a boost, so your work can make a good impression. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Misunderstandings can create temporary obstacles. Some people may be skeptical of your judgment or loyalty. Wait until later in the week to engage in serious negotiations or discussions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be able to spin a yarn with the best of them. However, you can become carried away by wishful thinking and hope something is better than it is. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ignore the facts this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Just because everyone else has a particular something doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that you need one too. You might judge books by their covers in the week to come, so put shopping expeditions on hold. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be a crowd pleaser, but you might be too concerned with pleasing the crowd. You may be unduly influenced by peer pressure in the upcoming week. Remember to think for yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dedicate yourself to fact-finding rather than fault-finding. Apply pinpoint accuracy to paperwork, not people. Wait for better timing in the second half of the week to buy something that requires good taste.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Treading water might not get you anywhere, but it might prevent you from being swept out to sea. You may not be at your best, so wait until later in the week to appear in public or discuss emotional issues. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid misunderstandings today and later in the week. You and a loved one can come to an agreement. You might even be able to live out some of your secret romantic fantasies next weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can find a way over an obstacle or break through a brick wall. In the week ahead, you may be relieved of a responsibility or could learn something that empowers you to make fresh plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can be an ace at critical thinking. This could be a good week to focus on any personal shortcomings and do something about them. A debt could be paid off, improving your overall budget. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Confidence conquers doubts. You might become more assured when a thorn in your side is finally removed. Perhaps erasing a problem will allow you to be more optimistic in the week to come. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A carefree spending spree will not cure any of your problems. In the second half of the week, you might be better equipped to deal with your budget. Make smart decisions to improve your well-being.

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