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By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – Despite COVID-19 canceling many local events, the Stafford Township Recreation Department and the Stafford Historical Society presented “Founders Day: A Parade of History” for their annual Founders Day celebration. The event paid tribute to the past 55 years of Founders Day and Stafford Township history. Jason Hazelton of the Recreation Department hosted the event alongside Mayor Gregory Myhre, Council President Robert Henken, Councilman Paul Krier and Councilman Anthony Guariglia. −Photos courtesy Jason Hazelton This year’s Founders Day took place (Above)Residents and offi cials celebrated Founder’s Day at Manahawkin Lake Park and Heritage while still complying with health and safety recommenPark. Although a huge parade normally dations. (Bottom left) Historic tours were given to resitakes place when celebrating Founders dents. (Bottom right) The historic buildings around town Day, due to COVID-19 the Township were shown off as important parts of the town’s heritage. had to change the parade and come up with a new and safe way to celebrate. “The idea started about a couple months ago with a conversation as to how we can still celebrate the founding of Stafford Township in a safe and socially distant (Founder’s Day - See Page 7)

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Lacey Republican Wins Re-election For New Term

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township Committeeman Nicholas Juliano won a third term to the Township Committee on Election Day. The Republican defeated newcomer William “Bill” Stemmle in this year’s race. T h is m a rke d t he ﬁ rst political foray for Stemmle, a Democrat, who picked up 4,801 votes. It wasn’t enough to defeat Juliano, who garnered 11,432 votes. T h e r e we r e s e ve n write-ins. Running in this year’s school board race were

ﬁve candidates, Ashley Larsen, Jamie Fraser, Salvatore Armato, Frank T. Palino and Kimberly Klaus. They were competing for two, three-year terms. Klaus was the top vote getter with 7,079 votes. Palino received 4 , 8 63 vo t e s . T h e y were the winners. Larsen received 4,606 votes. Armato received 3,927 votes. Fraser received 3,175 votes. There were 108 write-ins. The figures in this article were from November 11. The Board (Term - See Page 4)

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Andy Kim Officially Wins 3rd District

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Although several news outlets already predicted the outcome, Congressman Andy Kim has oﬃcially won his re-election campaign. Kim, a Democrat, won 215,290 - 183,443. However, these results have not been certi-

ﬁed and might change slightly by the end of the month. “Election day is not the finish line,” Kim said during a speech on November 10. “It’s the starting line.” Earlier in that day, he ﬁelded a concession call from his challenger, Republican David Richter.

Kim listed challenges that are still impacting us all: climate change, veterans issues, the pandemic and the economic uncertainty that impacts much of the country. “It’s not just about better policies. It’s about better politics,” he said. “Nobody came out of (Kim - See Page 7)

−Photo courtesy Fulﬁll The Beneﬁts Bus may be coming to a community near you.

−Photo courtesy Andy Kim Andy and Kammy Kim shared this photo of them on a beach in Ocean County on Twitter.

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Fulfill has launched a Benefits Bus, the first-in-the-nation benefits station on wheels. Community leaders, state and local officials, and residents all gathered around the brand new Benefits Bus that hit the streets recently (Fulﬁll - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 in Asbury Park. The Fulfill Benefits Bus brings services directly to people in need while doing so in a COVID-safe way. The Benefits Bus includes three socially distant workstations with plexiglass protection. Once the bus is parked, a “slide” mechanism on the bus makes the space wide enough to allow at least six feet between the workstations. The bus also has a ventilation system, running water, heat, a restroom, and a chair lift. All bus team members will register families for SNAP (food stamps), affordable health care, and Medicaid. They also aid with tax preparation, affordable housing applications, budgeting and money manage-

ment, utility expenses, and senior services. “Fulﬁll’s mission is to end hunger in our community. But simply feeding the hungry does not address the long-term root of hunger. We believe connecting our neighbors in need to services that can improve their overall situation is key to breaking the cycle of poverty, and as such, hunger. Many of our clients do not drive, and there is no public transportation to our building, so it is crucial that we bring these services to their doorstep while keeping everyone safe,” said Fulﬁll CEO and President Kim Guadagno. Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot talked to the crowd via Zoom from a jumbotron screen. “As more people are turning to food banks for help, it is imperative that we connect them to all

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the resources available to get them back on their feet quickly. We are excited to join Fulfill today to launch the Benefits Bus and reach as many families as possible,” said Babineaux-Fontenot. Fulfill was able to purchase and retrofit the bus thanks to a Feeding America COVID relief grant. Carole Johnson, the Commissioner of New Jersey’s Depar tment of Human Services, was also present at the launch of the Benefits Bus and expressed how the bus would benefit families. “These are challenging times for New Jerseyans, which is why Fulfill’s Benefits Bus is a game-changer in meeting people where they are and helping to connect families to food assistance, medical assistance and much more,” Commissioner Johnson said. “NJ Human Services will continue to use all available levers to get as much assistance to families as possible, but we can only do that in partnership with community leaders like Fulfill. Thanks to former

Lieutenant Governor Guadagno, the Fulfill SNAP outreach team, and the frontline workforce that works every day to not only meet families’ emergency food needs, but to enroll folks in benefit programs that can offer consistent help. The Benefits Bus is a creative way to increase access to the vital Human Services’ assistance programs that help families stay fed, safe, and healthy.” Curtis Moreland, the President of “From Jersey with Love” hosted the Benefits Bus event outside his pantry on Dewitt Avenue. This pantry is one of roughly 300 feeding agencies Fulfill has in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. If you live in Monmouth or Ocean County, you are eligible for these free, confidential services provided at the Benefits Bus. To make an appointment, call 732-643-5888 or email services@fulfillnj.org. To board the Benefits Bus, all clients must have their temperature checked, answer a safety questionnaire, and wear a mask.

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to be checked. These are ballots people fill out at the polls. They have to be compared against mail-ins to make sure people didn’t vote twice. They also have to solve problems with any ballots that were questioned for not having a matching signature. The clerks will certify the election results on November 23.

Continued From Page 1 of Elections had until November 10 to accept mail-in votes, Ocean Count y Clerk Scott Colabella said. They only accepted ballots post marked by 8 p.m. on November 3. After that, the provisional ballots were

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Election Lies Continue – Don’t Spread Them Do you know how your parents always told you to tell the truth? That works online, too. We’re only given one mouth so we can only say half of what we hear. At least, that’s how the saying goes. Whoever came up with that saying couldn’t have predicted social media, where all it takes is one ﬁnger to push a button and share false information to hundreds of your friends. And with thousands of messages being broadcast at you daily, it can be overwhelming. But I’m asking you to close your eyes, breathe, and try not to be part of the problem. Although oﬃcially, the election is over, the electioneering has continued. Everyone is sharing bits of information online and falsehoods abound. Just because someone says something, it doesn’t mean it’s true. Remember how easy rumors spread in high school. We’re not much different now, no matter how many years older we are. Rumors spread easily and it’s our job to ignore them. We all have a part in taking out the trash. Therefore, I’m asking each and every one of you to be very, very careful with what “news” you

consume and share via social media. There are still a lot of lies being circulated. The Powers That Be can simply throw a bunch of words and an image together and people think it’s gospel. People don’t question a statement if it’s something they want to believe. So I’m asking you to challenge your assumptions. Don’t accept something just because it’s easy. Don’t absorb information passively. We’ve gotten into the habit of just scrolling Facebook and barely thinking about what we see. Question the message that is being beamed at you through your phone. There are rich people out there investing millions of dollars to manipulate you. They don’t care about the truth. They just want your support and they’ll say anything they want to get it. Don’t waste your time reading articles or watching videos unless you know it is from a legitimate news source. It’s not worth poisoning your mind with falsehoods and empty rhetoric. And for all of our sanity, don’t share something unless you know it is true. Chris Lundy News Editor

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Republican Revolutionaries It seems obvious that the Republican Party does not believe in democracy in general, nor American Democracy in particular. Voting is acceptable to them only if it results in victory for themselves. How long can this Republican insurrection go on before it turns bloody? Donald Trump’s contempt for Constitutional Law is absolute. His army of allies is now supporting him even to the point of treason. How spectacular a fall from civic virtue, rule of law and decency itself! It is becoming more and more difficult to predict which of his mesmerized toadies will become Second-in-Command in America’s Fourth Reich, as so many as vying for the job. Probably Mitch McConnell, although Lindsey Graham, Bill Barr and several other admirers remain in the running. Nicholas Molinari Brick

Biden Has History Of Mistakes Fits the deﬁnition of Career Politician and Swamp Creature. 47 years in Congress with no major accomplishments. A big zero. He did manage to oppose Reagan on every foreign policy initiative. If Biden had had his way back in the Eighties, we would still have a cold war going on with the Soviet Union. The military buildup ruined the Soviet economy, and Biden was dead set against Reagan’s military buildup. Biden was one of the Senators who when Reagan was elected, sent envoys to the Soviet Union to reassure them that the U.S. didn’t want a war, and that they need not worry about Reagan, because they would work to neutralize his policy initiatives.

The trade deals that Biden worked on resulted in China becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, and sending tens of thousands of American jobs overseas. Obama’s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that Biden has been on the wrong side of every major foreign policy matter in the last four decades. That is a damning indictment of Biden’s shortsightedness and ineptitude. Biden is NOT the right man for the job of president! Louis Schnitzer New Jersey

Trump’s Election Challenge Is Fake Trump knows he lost. He lost the popular vote by more than 5 million votes. He lost the electoral vote. In battleground states, he lost by so much that there’s no way a recount could save him. But that’s not the point. The point is to create chaos. He wants to create doubt in our election process. He wants us to doubt the will of the people. He wants us to doubt that a boring old Democrat and a woman of color could ever beat him. He wants us to doubt our own eyes and ears. The point is to challenge the news. He wants the only words you hear to come from his mouth. It’s no secret that Don Jr. and Kim Guilfoyle are making moves to take over the Republican party. He wants total control. The point is to constantly be in the public eye. He wants everyone to be talking about him, focused on what he’ll do next. Even though he’s 0-12 in all the legal challenges he’s made so far. He spent four years being the center of attention and not doing anything for anyone else. Did you really think that would change? Simon Hall Howell

Selfish Habits Making COVID Worse In regards to the resurgence of COVID-19, we all messed up ourselves. Governor Murphy did the best he could under the circumstances but it was bound to increase. It’s way harder to backtrack all the stuff we did. And to be quite frank, NJ and more importantly America, had no care to fix this virus. This is a selfish country with even more selfish people in it. I’ve seen the same people who crucified people for going outside and enjoying socially distant activities now be the first ones lined up to do indoor dining or go to a Halloween party. They let the restrictions off too quickly and NJ folks took advantage of it. I’m all for another lock down because I’m still seeing A BOATLOAD of more Georgia, Florida, and Virginia plates than I’ve ever seen in my entire life. And I’m willing to bet they’re bringing a lot of it over. (Not to mention the hot spot on Staten Island). With the holidays coming up I can’t imagine things getting easier but I don’t think a lockdown will happen only because it won’t do much since people are coming into the state in troves anyway and don’t really give a singular damn about at risk people. Robert Collins Brick

Relief That Biden Won Never have I felt this collective sigh of relief from so many, for something that I know many have taken for granted at one point or another. To vote seems so easy, and

so many don’t...but the masses have made the choice to use democracy and keep it. There is healing and hope in the air again. The voices of the people have been heard, and democracy has not been completely eroded. People of so many diﬀering groups have shed so many tears and today we have some happy tears. I am not a Democrat, I am not a Republican. I am an American, who fears the hate and division, and is so thankful today that a person who can move us forward has come out on top. He wants to govern Americans and bring the country together. I only continue to hope that others will allow it to bring them along. There is no easy answer, but humanity and democracy is a start. We have chosen to keep it! Melissa Wilson Toms River

See Through The Lies Of Democrat Party The Democrats have kept the violent rioting going. The Democrats want a cash free society. The Democrats are the one that want to take the guns away so they can control the people, after these riots who would not want a gun? The Democrats are censoring what people think and say. The Democrats own all the news stations; you think you are getting two sides to any story? No, you’re getting what they want to give you. The Democrats wants this great country of ours to be a Socialist Communist country. If you can’t see that, you are the one drinking the Kool-Aid. Bill Taylor Whiting

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Kim:

Continued From Page 1 this election thinking ‘Everything is going to be OK.’” There is still a lot of hard work needed to mend the rift in this country – a divide that can be felt between neighbors and between family members. And it’s not going to be easy, he said. But he is up for the challenge, he said. When he ran for this spot in 2017, he was told he wouldn’t have a chance. When he did win, he was told that it was part of a Blue Wave and that wouldn’t happen again. He was told that no Democrat won re-election to this seat since before the Civil War. However, he won re-election and he thanked all his supporters and staﬀ

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way and still have fun for people and you’ll see the combination of all those ideas,” Jason Hazelton stated. “We have a museum open house and we have bands playing. There’s lots of things to come out and enjoy.” Residents were invited to walk the grounds of the two parks and tour the Old Baptist

for making that happen. “While there remain many votes still to be counted in the race for the Third District seat, it is highly unlikely that our current vote deﬁcit can be overcome. So earlier today I called Congressman Kim and congratulated him on his re-election victory,” Richter said in a statement on November 10. “I want to convey a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported my campaign for Congress. Whether you volunteered your time, donated your hard-earned money, made an endorsement, or simply shared a Facebook post, I appreciate all that you have done and I am extremely grateful. If you voted for me to represent you in Congress, I want you to know how much your vote means to me. Finally, I would like to thank my wife Michelle and

our four daughters for their love and encouragement throughout this hard-fought campaign,” he said. “I ran for Congress because I care very deeply about our country, and I wanted to work hard to ensure a better future for my fellow South Jerseyans and for all Americans. I intend to continue that eﬀort because the success of our great nation - and of each and every one of you - is worth ﬁghting for. I encourage everyone who supported my campaign to do the same,” he said. New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District consists of parts of Ocean and Burlington counties. In Ocean County, Kim received 74,786 votes and Richter received 101,166 votes. There were 2,292 votes for independent

Martin Weber and 849 for independent Robert Shapiro. In Burlington County, Kim received 140,504 votes and Richter received 82,277. There were 1,140 votes for Martin Weber and 828 votes for Robert Shapiro. November 10 was the last day that ballots would be accepted, and they had to be postmarked by November 3 to be counted. After that, the provisional ballots will be checked. These are ballots people ﬁll out at the polls. They have to be compared against mail-ins to make sure people didn’t vote twice. They also have to solve problems with any ballots that were questioned for not having a matching signature. The clerks will certify the election results on November 23.

Church, Old Stone Store and the Manahawkin Train Station of the Tuckerton Railroad. Ocean County Historian Tim Hart was at Founders Day giving walking tours of old downtown and presented artifacts from the buildings. There were also video presentations shown of archived interviews of some of Staﬀord’s most respected founding residents. “A lot of people have spent time and en-

ergy putting Founders Day together. This year is different from previous years where it’s been a huge affair with our parade and firework show,” Mayor Gregory Myhre said. Visitors enjoyed live music and different food trucks while learning about the history of Stafford Township. The event this year still carried the tradition of the pumpkin carving contest, called Jack-O-Lantern Blaze this year. The Halloween costume

contest was held mainly online this year. Little Miss Stafford Makenna Strouse, Little Town Crier RJ Robinson and Junior Miss Stafford Lindsey McDermott also made an appearance at this year’s Founders Day. Lindsey talked briefly about her signs she’s made to support the Stafford Police Department. Lindsey sold more signs at the Founders Day celebration, raising money towards the annual Toy Drive this season.

Lacey Historical Society To Host “An Evening With Spirit” Supernatural Fundraiser

LACEY – Paranormal Investigator Leslie Lagani will headline a special fundraiser for the Lacey Historical Society on November 14. “An Evening with Spirit” will be held at the township’s Community Hall at 101 North Main Street in Forked River. To make a reservation for the $35 per person activity call 609-971-0467 (speak clearly

when leaving your message) or e-mail the Laceytwphistoricalsociety@gmail.com and leave your name, phone number and the number of people in your party. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served for this gallery style event. You will hear healing messages from loved ones and friends. Come open minded in expanding your

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current understanding of what happens when the physical body ceases and the spiritual body is released in love and light. There will be a question and answer period where attendees can ask questions about mediums, the afterlife, Lagani’s work or any other thoughts that you may have. There is no guarantee of a connection

with the afterlife but Lagani’s goal is that everyone goes onward with a better understanding that there is life after death. This event will raise some much needed funds for the Lacey Historical Society who said they need the public’s support. All COVID-19 pandemic guidelines apply for this event including social distancing and wearing a mask.

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Holiday Farmers’ Market

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department will once again be organizing a special Holiday Farmers’ Market. The location of the Market will remain the same, at 203 Lacey Road, Forked River, on the property of the Lacey United Methodist Church. The Farmers’ Market has a special Holiday Market planned for November 23. The market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where you will be able to purchase all of your favorite items. Some of the fresh fruits and vegetables that will be featured are lettuce, apples, pumpkins, cauliflower, potatoes, eggplant, lima beans and so much more. The market will also include fresh Italian and sourdough bread, pickles, olives, fresh and imported cheeses, pastas, fresh ﬁsh

and meats, coﬀee, handmade woodworking such as bottle openers, card holders, cell phone stands and coasters, handmade jewelry rings and necklaces made from sterling silver, silk, semi precious gemstones, pearls and Swarovski crystals. This year, the Fall Farmers’ Market will include A and A Dips, Artistic Vision Studio, Bay Treasure Seafood, Cranberry Hall Farm, Dags Dippers, High Mountain Foods, Jersey Charm, Krowicki’s Farm Market and Trees To Dreams. For more information regarding the Lacey Township Farmers’ Market, contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 or stop by the oﬃce located directly behind the Police Department on Veteran’s Way.

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – 2020 has been rough to say the least. COVID-19 has taken so much from many of us. Birthdays. School. Work. Friends. Family, and so on. So this year, one resident is making it their mission to make sure it doesn’t take the spirit of Christmas away. Announcing the ﬁrst annual Stage Rd. Winter Wonderland show! The concept is a drivethrough Winter Wonderland with eight plus diﬀerent stopping points/displays. It is of course mostly for the kids, but it’s for us big kids as

well. It will be completely free to the public. Production started last week and will be completed by Thanksgiving. They will go live to the public on November 28 at 6 p.m. and will likely run it through late December early January! They will be needing some volunteers, so if you’re a Christmas enthusiast, reach out. Also accepting any donations of Christmas lights, trees, extension cords and large decorations. Many more details and updates to come! Stay tuned!

Toy And Coat Drive Coming To Stafford

STAFFORD – The Staﬀord Township PBA Local #297 and Staﬀord Recreation will be having a Holiday Toy and New Coat Drive from November 12 through December 21. They are looking for new, unwrapped gifts and new winter coats for boys and girls, newborn through age 18. Donations gratefully received at The Bay Avenue Community Center 775 East Bay Avenue, Monday through Friday from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. or any time at the Staﬀord Township Police Department, 260 East Bay Avenue. Look for Holiday Toy and Winter Coat Drive collection boxes at local businesses in town. Make checks payable to the Staﬀord Twp. PBA Local #297 Toy Drive. For more information, call Jen McBrien at 609-597-1000 ex. 8573 or Deb Budesa at 609-597-1000 ex. 8583.

Manahawkin Elks Lodge To Host Drive-Thru “Visit With Santa”

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will be holding a Drive-Thru “Visit With Santa” for local special needs youth and adults. Speak to Santa right from your car! How cool is that? They hope that you and your family can drive by. The event will take place on December

12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Social distancing will be in eﬀect; no contact with Santa. Visitors must wear masks during the event. RSVP by December 3. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Megargel, Special Children’s Committee Chair, at 609-456-7839 or by email kkmeg@aol.com.

Kids Coat Drive To Be Held

MANAHAWKIN – Let’s keep our local kids warm! The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 is holding a kids winter coat drive. New coats only can be donated. Look-

ing for boys and girls coats sizes toddler through 16. Drop oﬀ coats at the lodge any day between 12 to 7 p.m. now through December 1.

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Holiday Boat Rides Coming To Tuckerton Seaport

TUCKERTON – Get in the holiday spirit out on the water! Join the Seaport Captain and Tour Guide for a 50-minute guided boat ride on Tuckerton Creek. Learn about how holidays have been celebrated locally for over 100 years. Hear about how a Tuckerton tree once saved Christmas for Times Square. Tickets are $12.50 per person (discount not available). Be sure to bundle up and bring a blanket (this boat does not have heat)! Capacity is limited to just eight guests on each ride. Everyone needs a ticket (even kids). Masks (worn properly over the nose and

mouth) are required onboard at all times. Help continue to keep the crew and staﬀ as safe as possible. The Seaport continues to play it safe and follow COVID-19 regulations. This boat and its onboard bathroom are fogged daily and disinfected between each trip. Online reservations are required. Boat rides will begin on November 28 at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Reserve now as tickets are expected to sell out well in advance. To reserve tickets and see more available dates, visit ci.ovationtix.com/35325/ production/1033644

OC Health Department To Hold Flu Clinic

LACEY – The Ocean County Health Department will be holding a Flu Clinic on December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Forked River Columbian Club (Knights Of Columbus) 15 East

Lacey Road, Forked River. Individuals are required to make an appointment through the Ocean County Health Department. To make your appointment visit ochd.org or call 1-732-341-9700, ext. 7411

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Harbor Township. After identifying the suspect, Officer Carver found an active warrant out for Izquierdo which led to his arrest. Investigation revealed that Izquierdo had possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Izquierdo was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe. He is currently lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

Ocean Ride Offering Transportation To Waretown Shoppers

WARETOWN – Every Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., Ocean Ride operates a doorto-door bus service for Waretown residents to Route 72 destinations. The destinations include Staﬀord Park/ Target, Staples/TJ Maxx, Walmart, Staﬀord Square/ShopRite and Kohl’s/Home Depot. The second Tuesday, alternating months will include the Ocean County Mall (pick up from Community Center).

Exact change is required for fares. $1 each way for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. $1 each way for students (Valid ID required). $2 each way for the general public. Riders must select one destination when making a trip reservation. To sign up for the bus service, call the Clerk’s Office 609-693-3302 x221, the Friday before the Tuesday trip.

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SHIP BOTTOM – It may be a little early, but with all the uncertainty this year has brought, take the stress out of preparing for the Holiday Season by buying a beautiful, fresh Christmas tree right on the island from the Ship Bottom Vol. Fire Co. The tree lot will oﬃcially be open on November 27 (Black Friday) and will be open

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Twenty-One Cats Abandoned Along Road

By Bob Vosseller MAYS LANDING – Someone knew exactly where to place a box filled with 21 cats who were abandoned in front of the Funny Farm Rescue animal shelter at 6908 Railroad Blvd. They were left just out of view of cameras. The animal shelter’s owner/ founder Laurie Zaleski is less concerned about finding out the identity of the individual who abandoned the cats as she is in fi nding homes for each of them but she was frustrated about why this was done. She took the Funny Farm Rescue Facebook page to sound off about the situation. “I’m not usually one to post negative things because we’re a pretty positive place here. I was off today for Veterans Day; I work for the Federal Aviation Administration and −Photos courtesy Laurie Zaleski/Funny Farm Rescue I had all this stuff I was going These 21 cats were discovered near the entrance way to do and I was outside feed- of Funny Farm Rescue in Mays Landing. ing the animals and found them.” “We think it happened between 7:05 a.m. veterinarian appointments right now. That and 7:25 a.m. We have cameras out front has been my biggest challenge. I took to and my one volunteer got here at 7:05 and Facebook live and no one has seen that there were no cats and at 7:25 my neighbor side of me because I’m usually happy and was walking her dog and she saw them. I everything is peaches and cream. It wasn’t a went out there and put it on Facebook Live. cruelty case for long because we found them I am sick of this. It is a felony to dump an- very quickly after they were left.” “It was almost like they knew where our imals in New Jersey. They made that a law cameras stopped because they were down a year or two ago,” Zaleski said. The cats were crammed into a large crate the road. It is 20 acres so it is quite a long and had no food or water. “They were all on piece of Railroad Boulevard where I am top of each other, one head was popping up but they put them out where people could and then another…all in all they came to 21 see them right on the edge of the road,” cats and they were all going to potty on each she added. “I can’t put them in with the rest of the cats other because they were scared,” she said. “I am a private charity and single woman here we have over 250 kitty cats. If you are here, running this place by myself working in trouble ask for help. There was one guy with what I have and when people surren- who had 15 cats who needed a home and I der animals we don’t force them to make a took four at a time and I got those adopted donation and we were the only ones taking and we worked on getting four more. We’ll cats in during COVID so we are full. No one help anybody but just don’t dump them. called me about needing to bring in cats or They get scared to death. We’ll get them we would have taken in some,” she added. all homes.” For those who would like to adopt a cat, Zaleski said, “this is someone who didn’t try to help themselves at all or they wouldn’t donate funds or supplies or become a have had 21 all at once. They weren’t all volunteer you can reach out to the Funny little babies there were three to four moms Farm Rescue by using their mailing adwith their off springs the youngest being dress which is Funny Farm Rescue, 6908 four months old at least. I am vowing that Railroad Blvd. Mays Landing, NJ 08330. You can also call 609-742-9410 or visit funwe will get every single cat adopted but it nyfarmrescue.org/donate.htm The shelter’s will take us some time.” She is concerned because “we can’t get e-mail address is laurie@funnyfarm.org.

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Governor Murphy: Law Will Protect Adjuncts Being Laid Off

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2852, which clariﬁes when employees that are denied employment during a summer or holiday break are eligible for unemployment benefits by setting forth a standard for determining whether there is a reasonable assurance of reinstatement after the break. “Our adjunct professors have too often been caught in limbo in terms of their eligibility for unemployment benefits,” said Governor Murphy. “This legislation will provide adjunct instructors and other employees the clarity they need to receive full unemployment beneﬁts so they can get back on their feet.”

The bill will also require educational institution employers to inform the New Jersey Department of Labor of employees who do not have reasonable assurance of reemployment at least 10 days prior to the end of the academic term. The bill further requires an educational institution to notify the department of employees who have reasonable assurance of reemployment at least 10 days prior to the end of the academic term, and to provide a statement explaining the manner in which the employee was given a reasonable assurance of reemployment. The failure of an employer to meet the 10-day deadline will result in a rebuttable presumption that the employ-

ee does not have reasonable assurance of reemployment and is therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. These procedures will allow eligible claimants to receive benefits in a timely matter. “The critical role of New Jersey’s teachers has never been more apparent than during the current public health crisis,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “We applaud Governor Murphy and the Legislature for improving educators’ access to benefits when the certainty of their job fluctuates from one school year to the next.” “With colleges facing severe revenue losses and deep budget reductions, adjunct professors are often the first to be cut, and

even those who have not been aﬀected yet face uncertainty for the spring semester,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “They are experiencing the same economic hardship and anxiety as employees in other ﬁelds of work, and they deserve the same safeguards as everyone else. By allowing them to collect unemployment, we can help ensure they are able to support themselves and their families in any future shutdowns.” “I am grateful the Governor sees the value in this legislation, our adjunct professors play an important role in educating students,” said Senator Sandra Cunningham, (Government - See Page 16)

Lower Back Pain? Or could it be Your Sacroiliac Joint?

By Christina Gilson, DPT, Whiting Clinic Director

xperts estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you have ever had back pain you will attest that it interferes with everything that you do in your daily life, but was the pain actually coming from your back? Or could it have been coming from your sacroiliac (SI) joint(s)? Your SI joints are formed by your left and right ilium and your sacrum. Your sacrum is the triangular bone at the base of your spine and the two ilia are what make up your pelvis. The SI joints, therefore, are what connect your back to your pelvis. You can see the location of these joints from the back by noting the “dimples” on both sides of the back at the belt line. These joints are held together by very strong ligaments, therefore, there is normally not a lot of movement at the SI joints. These bones are also the site of attachment for a number of back and lower extremity muscles.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION? The symptoms of SI joint dysfunction are lower back pain, buttock pain, pain that radiates down the leg (usually only to the knee), pain in the groin, pain in the hips, and/ or muscle spasm in the hips or lower back. As you can see these are very similar to symptoms of lumbar disc herniation, sciatica or back injuries in general.

SO HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR PAIN IS COMING FROM YOUR BACK OR FROM YOUR SI JOINTS? Your orthopedist or your physical therapist can perform a number of tests to diﬀerentiate the cause of pain. Sometimes your SI joints can become “dysfunctional” or not aligned properly due to an imbalance in the ﬂexibility or tightness of the muscles that attach to them or due to a fall that shifts things out of place. Another source of dysfunction is a motor vehicle accident. Having your foot up on the brake at the time of impact causes forces to be

transferred up through your leg into your pelvis. This can cause a shift at the SI joints that tends not to “shift back” on its own. Physical therapists are trained to diagnose these dysfunctions by palpating, or feeling, for the alignment of the ilium in reference to the other side or in reference to the center of your body. This palpation, along with a number of special tests help them to determine which way the SI joint has shifted. It can be rotated forward or backward or it can be flared in or out. Depending upon which way it has moved, the therapist will perform a muscle energy technique or MET. These techniques are very gentle and use the muscles that attach to the bones of the SI joint to pull the bones back into alignment. Once the joint is realigned, the muscles need to be retrained or released, or both depending on the length of time that the symptoms have been present and the nature of the problem. Often when there is a dysfunction and the bones have been out of alignment, there will be muscles that have been in a lengthened position. This position causes the muscles to overwork and develop increased muscle tone. There will be other muscles that have been in a shortened position and have not been able to fire properly and may be inhibited. Physical therapists, who are experts in anatomy, know which are the likely culprits of this increased tone and they can use a technique called myofascial release (myo = muscle and fascia = connective tissue) to allow the muscle tone to be restored to normal. Once back to normal length these muscles need to be retrained to fire properly to stabilize the pelvis during upright posture, moving from sitting to standing, and walking to name of few every day activities. Another time when the stability of the SI joints are compromised is during pregnancy. Hormone levels increase during pregnancy which cause the strong ligaments of the pelvis to relax in preparation for the birth of the baby.

However, before birth this relaxation of the ligaments can allow shifts in the SI joints that lead to low back pain and pelvic instability. In this case physical therapists can help by realigning the pelvis (as above) and providing an SI belt, which is a support to maintain the stability of the pelvis until normal hormone levels are restored. Sometimes in the case of a person who is not pregnant, but has had a number of SI issues a similar SI belt can also be helpful to provide stability to the pelvis while the muscles are being retrained and strengthened. At All-Care Physical Therapy the physical therapists have the knowledge and the skills to determine the source of your low back pain. They will develop an individualized treatment plan to alleviate your pain and help you return to your normal daily activities!

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Lately, people in the USA have been dealing with anxiety from the recent vote and election stress. This, compounded with fear from COVID and rising cases in some states is adding to the mental stress for all Americans. Are you feeling more stress than usual? One of the trending searches on google is fi nding effective home remedies for anxiety and stress, so I thought this week would be a good time to write about some options. Anything that helps reduce daytime stress can help with nighttime issues like insomnia. Some supplements will work faster than others too, so keep that in mind. It’s best to have a discussion with your practitioner about natural supplements just to make sure they’re right for you. Before I get to the natural remedies, here are some non-supplement ways to calm down: Play with your pup. If you have a dog, this is a good time to tend to your pet because studies show it helps to reduce stress and ease loneliness. It encourages playfulness too. Take deeper breaths. We forget during the day and tend to hold our breath, especially while doing chores and listening to news, working and so forth. Deep breaths can have instantly positive effects on the body. Play music. Turn on some music. It doesn’t even have to be soft music, it could be any music, even the kind that makes you want to get up and dance! Go out into nature. Put down the phone, and go outside. It’s impossible to stay

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the chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee. “They should be treated fairly so they can support themselves and their families during this time of crisis. We need them to be able to return to the classroom when conditions allow. Our colleges and universities need them.” “We are living in deeply uncertain times. It’s diﬃcult for many employers – including colleges and universities– to give their employees complete assurance that their jobs will be waiting for them after an extended break,” said Assemblywoman Joann Downey. “Higher education staﬀ should have the same access to unemployment

insurance benefits as all other workers in New Jersey, particularly if there’s a chance they won’t be needed to teach the next semester.” “Before COVID-19, many college professors could close their classroom doors at the end of the spring semester with the confidence that they’ll soon open those same doors again in the fall,” said Assemblyman Jamel Holley. “As the virus continues to tighten college budgets and force many schools to make cuts, the future feels far less certain. This new law will allow employees of education institutions to file for unemployment if they enter a summer or holiday break without reasonable assurance that they will return, giving them time and peace of mind to plan their next steps.”

“Adjunct professors are among higher education’s most valuable employees, yet they are among the lowest paid,” said AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera. “Thanks to Gov. Phil Murphy signing S2852/A4613, New Jersey adjuncts have access to the unemployment insurance beneﬁt system that is essential to anyone who is out of work through no fault of their own.” “The passage of this legislation is a perfect example of the positive change that can occur when you elect people who care about workers,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Thank you, Gov. Phil Murphy, and the other pro-labor oﬃcials responsible for coming up with a solution to a problem that’s plagued part-time, non-tenured college and university educators for years.”

“This groundbreaking legislation provides greater clarity for the conditions under which education employees are eligible to collect, and it increases the likelihood that the evaluation of unemployment claims by this class of employees will be fair and equitable,” said Dr. Susanna Tardi, AFTNJ Higher Education Executive Vice President. “We make up almost 75 percent of the faculty in higher education, and we need to have access to the same benefits as other public workers,” said Bill Lipkin, Secretary/Treasurer for the United Adjunct Faculty of New Jersey (Local 2222). “Hopefully this law will simplify the process and allow adjunct faculty the right to survive when they are not employed.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Vo-Tech Promotes Heavy Equipment Operator Program

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently held a craft advisory meeting about their New Heavy Equipment Operator (HEOP) Program. The OCVTS discussed how the new program will provide students with opportunities and its potential to support the industry. Many local businesses attended the Craft Advisory Meeting which included

Earle Company, Shore Builders Association, Highway Equipment Company, Ter minal Constr uction, Esposito Construction, Eosso Brothers Paving, Monmouth Ocean Development Council, Monmouth County Vocational School District, and Hunterdon County Vocational School District. The meeting involved a tour of the HEOP Program and allowed individuals to test drive in-class simulators and experience authentic learning in action.

The meeting also included topics such as recent program developments and vision for the future of OCVTS, planning, and development of the Heavy Equipment Operator Program, recruiting and the crucial role of the industry, pre-apprentice and apprenticeship opportunities, job placement, advisory feedback and recommendations for program improvement. The HEOP program is a pre-apprentice program that will provide students with

the knowledge and skills required to operate heavy equipment in accordance with industry standards. Students will be learning industry-relevant, hands-on instruction that corresponds with the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum. Students will use state of the art in-class simulators and authentic learning opportunities to further their skills and eventually to operate actual machinery.

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Single White Male - Stable. Searching for relationship with female 50-60 with love, trust, respect. Open to any race. 609-709-5087. (48)

HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a beneﬁts package, paid time oﬀ, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Items For Sale Two Items - HO Trains, 3x6 Board, prewired, 2 engines, 6 cars, roundhouse, 8 switches, people, folding table - JL 609-698-4759, $135. Bumper pool table like new $435. Cues RRCK Christmas special. JL 609-698-4759. (48)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, ﬁne art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, ﬂatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (52) 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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring or Training School Bus Drivers -Free CDL Training and Competitive Pay Rate and Benefits Call Today: 609-296-0400 or www. durhamschoolservices.com (47) Glass company has positions open for glazier/Carpenter - Helper with a strong work ethic. Glaziers, Carpenters, and helpers willing to learn Experience a plus. Clean Drivers License. Complete every installation according to company expectations and leave each job site in a clean manner. Good communication skills with supervisor, project managers, customers and co-workers. Ability to Install the following material: - storefronts - doors - mirrors - curtain wall shower doors. Email info@gssindllc. com or call 732-919-0011. (47) Cedar Glen West - Is seeking a part time Office Assistant to join our team! Positive minded person with excellent communication skills and multitasking capabilities. Responsibilities: Answer inbound calls, manage and follow up maintenance requests, maintain filling systems compose and write letters, communicate with staff and residents. Qualifications: Previous experience in office administration, be able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent written and verbal skills, a desire to take initiative and accept responsibility. Knowledge of Word, Excel, outlook required with QuickBooks being a plus. Contact Bill at 732-657-5525 or williams@cedarglenwest.net. (49) C a re g i v e r - C o m p a n i o n s h i p 24/7 Momes Angels. Call Natia: 347-737-4415. (49)

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School Bus Drivers Wanted! $19.50 per hour $1200 Sign on Bonus. Flexible hours and pm trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements required. Willing to train. Please call 732-905-5100. (49) Needed a part time hourly (ﬁll in) aid and live-in aid/companion Female only, for a 56yr. old disabled veteran at my COVID safe home in Toms River. Very light duty in exchange for you live here 100% free, plus a private bedroom, private bath and a small salary. Must have drivers lic. Please call 201-306-6839. (52)

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FUN & GAMES

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40 Fixed, like the ends of the answers to starred clues 43 Put a jinx on 44 Messy roomie 46 Nourished 47 House speaker Nancy 49 Luggage tie-on 52 Shops with slicers 53 Gondolier, e.g. 55 Deviate from a course, at sea 57 MASH shelter 58 Declares to be true 60 Carpentry wedge 62 Nautical pronoun 63 *Knock one out of the park 68 Afternoon social 69 Chopin piece 70 Marble mineral 71 Write “mispell,” say 72 “Jurassic Park” critters, brieﬂy 73 Well-known Down

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Veterans: Receive Your Free Photo Card Today

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With Veteran’s Day just past, the staff at County Connection at the Ocean County Mall is welcoming all Ocean County Veterans to get their free Veterans Photo Card. If interested, bring your original Honorable Discharge (DD-214) and the staff

will record your discharge document and help you with getting a Photo Card. Veterans can also visit the Court House and Manahawkin offices to receive a Photo Card. If you have any questions, call the County Connection at 732-288-7777 or the County’s Clerk Oﬃce at 732-929-2018.

Jewish Federation Of Ocean County Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

LAKEWOOD – The Community of Caring Event and annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) will take place virtually on December 17 at 7:30 p.m. The event occurs on the last night of Chanukah and there will be candle lighting, celebrating the end of the year and new beginnings, and honoring Community of Caring heroes.

JFOC’s partner organizations have nominated Sara Askin, Phil Brilliant, Lenore Forsted, Melanie Giudice, Elinor Goldberg, Bill Langweil, Debby Milboer, Dr. Max Scheer, Mona Sternbach, and Jack Weber for the Community of Caring hero awards. Information can be found at jewishoceancounty.org/ communitycaring.

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WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department through ReadyNJ oﬀers a registry designed to help emergency responders locate and safely evacuate those with special needs

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 21 - nov 27 By Jeraldine Saunders

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