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─Photo courtesy Christa Riddle Christa Riddle, left, and Officer Maureen McBride informed people about drug take-back day. By Alyssa Riccardi Take-Back takes place in order to save lives those who misused preHOWELL – Over 73 twice a year. The Alli- from accidental poison- scription pain relievers pounds of unwanted ance and Howell Police ings, medication mis- in the past year said medications were col- usually hold the take- use/overdoses, and sub- they obtained the mislected during this year’s backs at Howell Police stance use disorders. used prescription pain National DEA Drug headquarters, but this With the COVID-19 relievers from a friend Take-Back day. year, Walmart reached pandemic increasing or relative for free. This year, National out to partner. Having it emotional, mental, so“This is a time of DEA Drug Take-Back there led to much more cial, and financial stress increased uncertainty, day was held on Oc- visibility for us, and on i ndividuals, the stress, and anxiety on tober 24 at the Howell we will look to collab- Howell Alliance wants many levels for many Walmart. The Howell orate in this way again to remind the commu- people. COVID-19 is Alliance in collabora- for future take-backs,” nity how to properly and will be taking a tion with the Howell said Christa Riddle, dispose medication. toll on people’s menPolice Department and the Howell Township According to a 2013- tal well-being and can 4 the Howell community Municipal Alliance co- 2014 report from the present an •extra difcame together to collect ordinator. Substance Abuse and ficult time for those any unused or unwantThe goal of Drug Take- Mental Health Services already in recover y ed medications. Back day is to properly Administration (SAM- from substance use and (Drug - See Page 2) “The National DEA dispose of medications HSA), 50.5 percent of
“The Show Must Go On” For Theaters
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Officials recently revealed a new initiative titled “The Show Must Go On In Monmouth.” The initiative was developed to support the ar ts du r i ng the pandemic, providing r e i mbu r s e m e nt fo r safety purchases due
to COVID-19. “T h roug hout th is pandemic, the Count y has done ever yth i ng i n ou r power to support our small businesses, including advocating for them to the State and created the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program,” said
Freeholder Director Thomas A. Ar none. “Now, we want to do everything we can for our performing arts venues in Monmouth County.” The new initiative allows performing arts venues in Monmouth County to submit a reimbursement to any expenses they have,
or w i l l a cqu i re, i n order to operate their business safely with COV I D -19 pr e cautions. Some examples of expenses eligible for r e i mbu r s e m e nt i n clude: • Masks; • Plexiglass; • Gloves; • Sanitizer;
• To u c h l e s s t i c ke t scanners; • Temperature screening devices; • Signage; • Contactless credit ca rd m a ch i ne s a nd time clocks; • Air purifiers; • Disi n fect i ng foggers; or • Any other measure (Arts - See Page 8)
November 7, 2020
Over 50 Cats Rescued From Hoarder
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A total of 50 cats were rescued by the Monmouth County SPCA from an extreme housing situation. Back in September, the MCSPCA found 20 male cats left outside their door with a note stating the cats were from a sanctuary. The MCSPCA stated how the cats are now in better hands than before, but the situation left them questioning that if there are male cats somewhere, there were probably female cats too. The fact that the males had not been fixed made them worry. After researching and investigating leads, the MCSPCA were able to track and uncover the individual who left the cats. “We found that this person had two large dogs in 2019, both of which we took for no fee when she came to us for help, but as the story unfolded, it proved our original instinct was right,” the MCSPCA stated in the social media post. “What we found (Cats - See Page 4)
Township Sponsors “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The holiday season is a meaningful time of the year where others can give back and help families who are less fortunate. This year, the Township of Howell is inviting all residents and local businesses to consider adopting a family in need within the community. During these tough times, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic hurting families financially, many residents are in need of one another’s generosity. The Township stated how their goal is to gather as many volunteers as they can and (Family - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 mental health disorders,” Riddle said. “More time at home can provide convenient access to the family medicine cabinet and household members’ prescriptions at a point in life when people are mentally more vulnerable. During COVID-19, there has also been an increase in anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and sleep-aid prescriptions.” A recent study done by Express Scripts’ “America’s State of Mind Report” stated there was a 21 percent increase in anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and sleep-aid prescriptions between February 16 and March 15, with 78 percent representing new prescriptions (anti-anxiety prescriptions rose 34.1 percent, anti-depressant prescriptions rose 18.6 percent and sleep-aid prescriptions rose 14.8 percent.) The Howell Alliance holds an unwanted, unused medication initiative year-round
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Continued From Page 1 were 30 more cats, living in absolutely deplorable conditions in an unoccupied house. Every f loor, counter, piece of furniture etc. was covered in urine and feces. The food was left for them on the f loor in ripped bags and the water bowls were filthy.” The conditions these cats were living in were so terrible that the Animal Control Officers had to wear full Tyvek suits while rescuing them. After recovering the 30 cats, they were all transported to the MCSPCA where they received medical attention, a clean living environment and received fresh water and nutritious food. Just like the first 20 cats that were dropped off at the MCSPCA, the cats were afraid and anxious. The MCSPCA stated that it will take time and patience for them to adjust. According to the MCSPCA, the person responsible for the cat’s conditions has been charged and is being reviewed as
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Continued From Page 1 assign them each an “adopted” family in Howell. Volunteers will help families with children (ages range from toddlers to 17 years old) to give them a joyful holiday. Many local businesses, neighborhoods, residents and non-profit organizations and groups have come together to be involved in the benefit. The Township still needs more volunteers to help and support the “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away. You can help or contribute to the benefit by doing anything of the following: You can help by calling the Township of Howell to sign up to sponsor a Howell family. (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102. You can also help by purchasing gift certificates in any increment. (Walmart, Target, Five Below, Kohl’s, Applebee’s, or
through the Project Medicine Drop program. In collaboration with the Howell Police Department, they distribute disposal envelopes as reminders to residents. The program includes DisposeRx, which is a free at-home disposal packet and at-home pick-up that residents can use as a contactless way to get rid of unwanted medication. If you would like to dispose of medications anonymously, you can drop them off at the 24/7 Project Medicine Drop box at Howell Police headquarters, 300 Old Tavern Road, or call the Howell Police for at-home police pick-up of unwanted medications (their non-emergency number is 732-938-4111). If you would like to pick up free DisposeRx packets, you can through contactless distribution outside the front entrance of the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North. Contact the Howell Township Municipal Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or by email at criddle@twp.howell.nj.us. part of an ongoing investigation with the Monmouth County Prosecutors SPCA Law Enforcement Division. The 50 cats taken from the individual have all been spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and anything else they may need at the MCSPCA. Out of the 20 original cats that were taken in, five of them have been adopted to a loving home. The MCSPCA is asking residents to consider making a donation to help care for the cats as they work towards getting all 45 cats a safe home. “We feel grateful that we were able to find and help this person get the last of her 30 cats to a safe place where they can finally get the care they deserve,” the MCSPCA wrote in a post. “Our team has handled the rescue without skipping a beat and it reiterates that abandoning animals is never the answer and that organizations like the Monmouth County SPCA are always here to help.” If you would like to make a donation to the MCSPCA, you can visit monmouthcountyspca.org and click on the support tab. Visa Card) Organize a neighborhood, office and/or store collection for families. Support this event by informing your friends and family about the Give Away. All gifts must be unwrapped. Gifts can be dropped off at the Howell Township Municipal Building, 4567 Highway 9 North Howell, NJ, First Floor. You can drop off gifts on the following dates and times: • December 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Give Away will also be held at the Howell Township Municipal Building. Dates and times of the give away are as follows: • December 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and December 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information regarding the Howell “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away, visit twp.howell.nj.us/116/Events or email sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us If you would like to speak to someone directly, call (732) 938-4500 ext. 2102
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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
A Way To Save College Students Money Given the current state of t he world w it h t he COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are struggling financially all over the world. Problems are especially evident in cases of families who have students in college. Besides
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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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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 14)
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Continued From Page 1 necessary to make their establishment CDC compliant. “The County will be reaching out directly to every one of the performing arts venues to coordinate their submissions,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “The only thing I would ask these venues to do is to make a list, if they haven’t al-
ready, of everything that they anticipate they will need - or have already bought - in order to ensure that they can safely reopen their doors and put on the show once again!” Freeholder Director Arnone has also announced an update about the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program. “We have now approved more than 2,000 applications and dispersed more
than $17 million,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “We still have nearly $3 million available, so we are urging small business owners to submit an application. The application is relatively simple and all you need is your tax return to get started.” Any small business owners can visit MonmouthCount yCares.com or call 732-375-2196, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to apply for reim-
bursement. Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley also provided updates about the Monmouth County COVID-19 Testing Program, with locations in Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg, Long Branch, Neptune and Red Bank. The testing site locations, dates and hours of operation can be found on the County’s website at visitmonmouth.com.
Boy Scouts Present Thanksgiving Pie Sale
FARMINGDALE – The Boy Scout Troop 13 have started their Thanksgiving Pie sale. You must place your order by November 15 and can place it with any member of Troop 13 or by visiting farmingdaletroop13. weebly.com. Pie are $15 each and flavors include: “Sugar Free” Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, Coconut Custard, Lemon Crunch and Pecan. Pies will be available to pick up on November 24 at 6 p.m. at the Farmingdale Community Center. Cash and checks are accepted. Make checks payable to Troop 13. All proceeds to benefit many camping trips for Boy Scout Troop 13.
Disabled American Veterans Meeting
JACKSON - The Marvin Wachsman DAV Chapter 77 meets at the Jackson VFW post on Magnolia Ave., Jackson, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. We are dedicated to empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that our veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them. We are veterans helping veterans and invite all veterans to join us. Our district serves Jackson, Howell, Manchester and New Egypt. For more information contact Patrick McGoohan, (732)275-5851, or pmcgoohan@ optimum.net.
English As A Second Language Virtual Class
M A NA LA PA N – T he Mon mout h County Librar y, in par tnership with Literacy New Jersey, is offering free English as a Second Language virtual classes as well as one-on-one tutoring through Literacy NJ Monmouth. The program is open to all persons 18 years of age and older. For further information contact Program Director Jhanna Even at jeven@ literacynj/.org, or call her at 732-7021895.
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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-
tion in refreshing and creative ways, we can help ensure that our planet will be protected for generations to come.” New Jersey American Water encourages teachers to promote the art contest as a fun and imaginative way to draw students’ attention to protecting and preserving the state’s watersheds. As part of their entry, students must also submit a brief narrative about the personal impact of watershed protection. This year marks the first Protect Our Watersheds art contest for New Jersey American Water. The company is eager to make the contest an ongoing branch of its community engagement and environmental education programming. All entries must be postmarked by November 20, 2020. Th ree win ners will be selected and all entrants will receive a water bottle and certificate of recognition. For full contest details, visit newjerseyamwater.com/newsandcommunity.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Township Announces Fall Leaf Collection Schedule
HOWELL – The Howell Township Department of Public Works has announced the Fall 2020 Leaf Collection Schedule. The leaf collection will begin on or about November 4, weather permitting. Crews will begin simultaneously in multiple zones throughout the township. The last leaf collection is scheduled to start on or about December 6. Place your leaves to the curb no later than December 5. After this date they will not be returning to your street once the last pass is made. The township guidelines include: • Leaves only, mixed piles will not be accepted. • Place leaves at the edge of the curb, not in the traffic lane. • Do not bag leaves. • Keep piles clear of storm inlets to prevent flooding.
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MONMOUTH COUNTY – In conjunction with the Monmouth County board of Health, the Monmouth County SPCA will be offering free rabies vaccination clinics for its residents. In an effort to maintain social distancing and protect staff and clients, they will be using curbside service methods for appointments. Call the Monmouth County SPCA’s Vogel Veterinary Care Center to make an appointment for your pet(s) at 732542-3125. If this is not your pet’s first rabies shot, you are required to submit proof of vaccine histor y prior to your appointment to info@vogelvet.com. Once proof is received (if applicable) the pet
will be eligible for the three-year rabies vaccine. Note that pets will not receive a physical exam. They recommend that all pets receive a regular exam by a veterinarian once per year. At the veterinarian’s discretion, they reserve the right not to administer a rabies vaccine due to patient health or temperament. The free Rabies Clinic will take place on the following dates: November 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. November 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. November 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. November 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Superstorm Sandy’s Impact Not Over Yet For Many
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. 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 infrastructure 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Council Files Complaint With BPU Against Optimum
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Many township residents are not happy with what they receive from Optimum for their Wifi and cable service. In response the governing body has filed a complaint with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) against their parent company, Altice. Council President Alex Sauickie discussed the complaint filed by the council with the BPU during a recent council meeting. “The town has formally filed a complaint with the Board of Public Utilities around Altice or Optimum.” Those words drew applause from the audience. “The town has in my opinion worked in good faith before filing this complaint. We did reach out to the management of Altice months ago in attempts to try to alert them to the concerns. They aren’t new concerns. They didn’t start with the pandemic. They were in existence before that,” Sauickie said. “We did want to do right by Altice and see if we could work through their management. We also put a link on the Jackson Township website to allow residents to file their complaints directly with Altice which they in fact did,” Sauickie added. “At this point, and speaking with the Mayor (Michael Reina) and Business Administrator (Terence Wall) and the rest of the governing body and speaking directly with the residents - which we have been hearing - we have now formally filed the complaint with the BPU,” Sauickie said. The complaint charges that Optimum is providing inferior cable television and internet service to its customers. Optimum/ Altice USA is under its current franchise issue by the BPU. Service is slow, poor network connections exist and there is an inability to use “DropBoxes” and Altice has not offered to reduce its fee for this service. Many Jackson customers have also complained about the long wait to speak to customer service representatives which generally ends with a representative describing
their problem as being “temporary.” “We are also taking it one step further with resolution 337R-20. That resolution is requesting a 50% reduction in the fees that are paid to Altice for the residents going forward,” Sauickie said. Jackson isn’t alone in its dissatisfaction of Optimum’s service. Hamilton Township and Robbinsville in Mercer County also called for the BPU to start an immediate investigation into the firm’s services. Nearby Howell Township in Monmouth County also took action toward Altice after residents of that community expressed dissatisfaction with internet service provided by Optimum. Sauickie added that the township would alert the BPU to the resolution. “Hopefully, they will take action regarding it. We do that in conjunction with other towns that have done it so hopefully we will see some action on that going forward.” The governing body does not feel enough steps have been taken to correct the overall problem that Jackson customers have been complaining about. Representatives of the company told the governing body the issues were generated from conditions of the current COVID-19 pandemic as more people are at home using WiFi service but according to the township’s franchise agreement, that excuse holds no water and other providers are not exhibiting the same problems for their customers. Officials have noted that it was unfair for customers to have to pay full payment for partial service. Resident Richard Egan said “I am very pleased with what you are doing with Optimum. I would say three or four times a month it disappears on the computer. No service, no explanation. A day goes by, two days go by. ‘we’ll get to you, I don’t know what to tell you’.” “I think everyone in the town appreciates this,” Egan added. Efforts were made to get a comment from Altice/Optimum which had press time had not responded to those efforts.
Construction Company Owner Dodged Nearly $1M In Taxes
By Chris Lundy MORGANVILLE – The owner of a construction company admitted that he avoided paying almost a million dollars in payroll and personal income taxes, officials said. Bilal Salaj, 55, of Morganville admitted in U.S. District Court that he did not pay $952,778 that he should have paid. His sentencing is scheduled for March 3. His scheme involved putting his Manhattan construction company under an associate’s name and paying workers in cash, the Daily Voice reported.
The Internal Revenue Service found that Salaj had an associate convert $3.2 million in business checks payable to the construction company at check-cashing facilities in Manhattan instead of depositing them into the company account, the assistant U.S. attorney said. Employees were paid from the cashed checks without any money being sent to the government for income tax, officials said. Salaj pleaded guilty to defrauding the IRS and tax evasion and will pay the full amount back in restitution.
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By Bob Vosseller BRICK – The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund Committee recently presented its 2020 scholarships at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center to deserving area recipients. Jackson resident Shoshana Diamond and Emily Trione of Brick Township received a $500 scholarship to further their nursing education. Diamond has been employed with Ocean Medical Center since 2013 and is currently a member of the surgical team. During the past seven years, she has become well versed in several sub-specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular and thoracic surgery. According to many of her colleagues, Diamond works tirelessly every day to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality of care. She is a Registered Nurse and member of the Ocean Medical Center’s Shared Grievance and Surgical Site Infection Committees. Diamond is pursuing her MSN degree at Chamberlain University School of Nursing with an expected completion date of June 2022. Emily Trione is pursuing her BSN at William Patterson University with an anticipated completion date of December 2022. She is the daughter of Nancy Trione, a long-time career nurse at Ocean Medical Center who was one of three individuals who received the inaugural Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship in 2011. Emily is currently a Patient Care Technician and part of the 4 North nursing unit at the medical center. She has been touted by her superiors as a hard-working
individual with a very strong character who is always looking to improve. Her ultimate goal is to become a part of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as she advances her nursing career. Walt Konopka, chairperson of the Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund said, “on behalf of the entire scholarship committee, I want to congratulate Shoshana and Emily. They are exceptional Ocean Medical Center team members who truly have a sincere desire and compassion for the nursing profession and nursing education just like Barbara did.” “Both of them have an exceptional drive to gain as much knowledge as they can to help their fellow team members and patients and have placed a priority on their own personal nursing education to help serve all of us better,” Konopka said. Now in its tenth year, The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund has awarded $20,000 to 35 nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center. The scholarship fund provides monetary assistance to qualified nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center who desire to continue their formal education in the nursing profession. It was created to honor the memory of long-time Point Pleasant resident Barbara Forfar, or “Foof,” as she was called by her fellow nurses and colleagues, and her 44 years of dedication to the nursing profession – with all but three years of her service associated with Ocean Medical Center. “We are grateful for the incredible support of our team members throughout the years,” says Marie Foley-Danecker, chief nursing officer of Ocean Medical Center. “It’s also such a beautiful tribute to Foof – whom we still remember fondly.” She added, “these scholarships help to make our entire team better and we are appreciative of everything the committee does for our team members, including the Rock for the Nurses fundraiser.” This year’s Rock for the Nurses Fundraiser was canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been rescheduled for May 2, 2021. For more information about The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund, including how to make a donation, please visit forfarscholarship.org or connect with The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund on Facebook or Twitter.
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Popcorn Park Zoo Holds Blessing Of Animals By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Barking, purring, oinking and other sounds were heard recently during the annual blessing of the animals held at the Popcorn Park Zoo. The ceremony is held each year in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Reverend Joh n Cardello, who has served as the chaplain for the Ocean County Humane Society and the Popcorn Park Zoo for the past five years, once again performed the blessing at the service. Visitors brought their pets to the picnic area directly across from the zoo entrance for a blessing. Rev. Cardello also went around to each animal pen to perform a blessing and he was very familiar with the history of most of the animals be they bears, lions, tigers or monkeys. He not only knew their species but in most cases he knew their names. “As to some unusual blessings I have conducted over the years, I always tell people this event is my favorite event of the year because when and where else do I get to pet/touch tigers, lions, horses, etc. all in one day,” Rev. Cardello said. “Each October, since I started the program, it has been my honor, privi-
lege and joy to conduct the annual Zoo Animal and Pet Blessing held at the zoo. This event, it is non-sectarian and a free service for those who participate. The Popcorn Park Zoo has, for over 20 years, been a safe refuge for abused, injured and unwanted animals including farm animals, lions, tigers and bears,” Reverend Cardello said. As Zoo chaplain, he has blessed lions (Simba), tigers (Thor and Raj), a Horse (Seven) suffering with pica (an eating disorder brought about by near starvation), shaken hands with a monkey (Konga), and a small goat rescued from sacrifice from a Satanist group. He has also experienced the love and thanks of pit bull who was rescued from being used as a baiting animal for a dog fight ring. “On another note I have delivered last rights to a dying monkey and was proud to deliver the eulogy at the farewell ceremony following the death of a camel named Princess (a long time resident and favorite at the zoo) who had an insatiable fondness for graham crackers,” Rev. Cardello added. He was accompanied by long-time zookeeper John Bergmann. The reverend was in the zoo’s shelter when
Bergmann “asked me to quickly bless a young dog that had been brought in from out of state. The poor dog was so sick, running a fever, unable to stand and eating or drinking only caused her to vomit resulting is severe dehydration.” “I knelt down beside her and spoke to her while gently stroking her head and was rewarded by a feeble wag of her tail. I completed my Blessing (adding an extra prayer and leaving a St. Francis medal on her bed) and proceeded to Bless the other Zoo and shelter animals. Several hours later I returned to the shelter and was approached by Mr. Bergmann. I was told that shortly after the Blessing the sick dog was able to stand and started to take the f luids and food,” Rev. Cardello added. “Sometime later I was informed the she had fully recovered and had been adopted by a family that would give this formally abused dog all the love she would need. Maybe it was just a coincidence or maybe it was something else. I leave it to you to decide but I know what I think,” he added with a smile. The public blessings began only two years ago and “to date it has not fully caught on. On average we only bless
about a half dozen or so pets but hope those numbers will grow over the coming years.” Among those who brought their pets out to blessed was township resident Lori Sansone who brought Olea who is a hearing assistance dog. “I got her a year and half ago. She is a Labrador golden mix. Olea’s puppy raisers got her blessed, so I want to continue that. Besides my blessing deserves a blessing.” Sansone said. “All thing bright and beautiful, all things great and small, fur feathers or scales - for those who have shared and had their lives touched by a beloved pet,” Rev. Cardello said. Be rg ma n n a nd Rev. Ca rdel lo re minded the public that for those who don’t have a pet, the zoo has an animal shelter filled with animals who need homes. For additional information, directions or information regarding the Popcorn Park Zoo call 609 693-1900 or go to the zoo’s web site ahscares.org. The Popcorn Park Zoo is located at 1 Humane Way, in the Forked River section of the township, just off Route 539 west, seven miles from the Garden State Parkway exit/entrance.
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Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
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Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (50)
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Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Estate Cleanouts - Whole houses, garages, sheds, barns cleaned out. Dumpsters filled. Presale buyouts. Dumpster service provided by A901 Jim 609-335-0330. (47) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (47) File Bankruptcy by James W. Donnelly, Esq., - Chapter 7, clear your debts, obtain a fresh start, free telephone consultation, hundreds of bankruptcy cases handled, practicing law since 1980. Cell 908-773-3727, email jwdprof@aol.com. (48) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359. (4) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
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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.
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Convenience Store Worker Charged With Photographing Underage Girls
By Chris Lundy HAZLET – An employee of a convenience store was arrested for allegedly photographing minors in exchange for free merchandise. Muhammad Ikram, 41, an employee of Sam’s 2, a convenience store located on Palmer Avenue within Hazlet, was arrested on October 28, 2020 for three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, as well as an additional charge of Selling Tobacco Products to Minors. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Hazlet police received calls from minors that he was allegedly taking pictures of them for free merchandise. In a few instances, he reportedly asked them for sexually explicit
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R.C. Shea & Assoc. AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Inside The Law Identifying Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Robert C. Shea Esq.
Local Scriptwriters Bring “Blood Of Zeus” To Netflix
By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Nursing Home Abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly -- some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin. The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level. Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious
about the injury, the problem should be addressed immediately. Michael J. Deem, Esq. Suspicious signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.
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─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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Omarr’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. Don’t ignore the facts this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Just because everyone else has a particular something doesn’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): It’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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