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A few dozen people came out to walk for a good cause. By Chris Lundy have no place to call e nv i r o n m e n t fo r a TOMS RIVER – The home. You might not time. The other is for year 2020 has been see them, but they are youth 16-21. This is rough for a lot of us. around, on the fringes a longer-term placeThis ar ticle doesn’t of society. ment where the goal need to go into detail There is one place is to learn self-suffidredging up some of for them, and that’s ciency and life skills the difficult challeng- O c e a n ’ s H a r b o r while they settle into es we all have faced. House. The organiza- a job or school. After all, you see it all tion has two houses “Usually, we’re the over the TV and social fo r k id s who ne e d first person they talk media. help. One is for kids to at a pivotal point in But here’s something a ge s 10 -19 i f t he y their life,” said Lauyou don’t see: T he need up to 30 days ra Wagner, Director pl ig ht of k id s who just to get out of their of Development and

─Photo by Chris Lundy Marketing for Harbor House. They also have counseling to keep a home envi ron ment f rom getting to the point where they need to get out. “A lot of p e o ple don’t realize we have services outside the home,” she said. O f t e n , h o m ele s s youth aren’t seen or (Walk - See Page 26)

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 certified 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

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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

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – He may be 95, but his drive is strong, his memories are vivid and his quips are sharp and humorous. Thomas Connizzo recently reflected on his time serving in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Connizzo, a resident of Ortley Beach was joined by family members, friends and American Legion Post Commander William P. Kevish recently where he shared his service record on video for inclusion in a special tribute program by the Bristol Myers pharmaceutical company. Kevish said that the post is proud to have Connizzo as a member and was pleased that Bristol Myers had chosen him among the many U.S. Marine veterans to be showcased in the firm’s salute to veterans of America series. Speaking about his time in training, he said, “I went to Paris Island which is where I started. We had the California Marines. They were the elite. We had a lot of hardships. We lived in a tent for most of the time until we were ready to go into combat. We had a lot of rain and you never stayed dry in the tent. Your clothes were wet and uncomfortable. “I wasn’t in too many battles. The one battle I was in was enough. Peleliu which was the (WWII - See Page 2)

Fulfill Opens First Ever “Benefits Bus”

By Alyssa Riccardi ASBURY PARK – 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 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 (Bus - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 smallest island and we had a lot of Marines there but we couldn’t do anything because there were too many coral rocks and you needed two pair of shoes because the coral rocks were so sharp that they could cut your shoes apart. It was mostly uncomfortable at the time.” The Battle of Peleliu, code named Operation Stalemate II by the United States Military was fought between the U.S. and Japan during the Mariana and Palau Campaign from September to November 1944 on the island of Peleliu. American forces lost 2,336 men with 8,450 wounded while Japanese forces lost 10,695 men with 202 captured - 19 were Japanese soldiers and 183 were foreign laborers. Seventeen tanks were also lost by the Japanese. U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division, and the U.S. Army’s 81st Infantry Division fought to seize an airstrip on the small coral island. “Like everything else, we had to get over that hurdle. I didn’t serve anywhere else. That was enough. We lost more men there then we did in the whole Pacific because it was such a small island. I only passed by Iwo Jima. I wasn’t there much at all because that wasn’t our area of fighting,” Connizzo added. Connizzo spoke with emotion about losing his best friend early on during his time in service. “He was a good buddy of mine who had a wife and two boys. He was one of only a few men who died straight away and it was a great hardship because I had lost one of my best friends. We had been in boot camp together and Paris Island and we did a lot before we got into the combat area.” “I would put my life in his hands at any time,” he added. He did not wish to speak further on the details of his friend’s death. “He stuck to me and I stuck to him like glue. At one time they called us “Ham and Cheese because that is what went together.” Connizo joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 17. He said, “there was a draft on and a draft is when the government is hard up for men so they push them on into the service. I told my father if I die, I want to die home. My father said in Italian ‘the water’ so I said I’ll join the Marine Corps. I said if I die, I want to die with some of my friends. My father thought the Marines was part of the Navy. I said no pop the Marines and I got him to understand more.” On November 10, 2020 the U.S. Marines marked their 245th anniversary. Connizzo has a book featuring many early photos of himself with his wife and children and they include photos of his time in the service and scenes around the Pacific theater. “I was a rifleman. Your rifle was your best friend. You went to bed with it. You couldn’t leave it out of your sight. We had sergeants and non-commissioned officers who used to make sure that you were sleeping with your rifle because if you had to go into combat suddenly, you had to have your rifle with you,” the Marine veteran said. When asked what the word veteran means to him, Connizzo responded, “A veteran is someone who has served in any branch of service, who fought for this country and to this day is still serving America.” He was also asked his recollection of being

part of a team that had a positive impact on someone or something. He responded saying that what he remembered most “was the men I served with. Most of them had come from the draft. They had taken a lot of men.” Connizzo, who earned the rank of corporal, did not remain in the military after the war but he wanted to. “I wanted to stay but my father needed me. We had six kids and my mother had adopted another child. Her sister had died and she adopted her sister’s child and so we became seven.” He said, “my father did not believe in welfare. He said I can’t take nothing for nothing. I have to work. My father did all kinds of odd jobs to earn a living and he was a brick layer and he worked for everybody to put food on the table.” Connizzo transitioned out of the military to help support his family and later went to work in a shoe factory “and became what was known as the heeler. I put heels on shoes. I used to put a kind of cement on the shoe to attach it. If you inhaled it by mistake, you got high,” he said with a laugh. “I also worked in the sanitation department.” “He also worked for the Post Office for many years. He worked at Gracy Station in Manhattan and was a supervisor,” his daughter Toni Cieplensky said. “I lived in Harlem when I was a kid. Later we moved to the Bronx which was a subway ride away from Manhattan,” Connizzo added. “When he moved us all to New Jersey we all thought we were in a foreign country,” Cieplensky said. Connizzo is proud of his Italian heritage. “My father came from Italy and could not speak or read English very well. He had no one to teach him. He would write letters to his family in Italy and he told us one day we would go to Italy. Well, I got to Italy and I loved it. This is the best country in the world but Italy is a place you must see.” His daughter said during the flight to Italy “they learned he was a World War II veteran and the pilot came out and they let him sit in the cockpit and gave him wings.” “My son (Al Connizzo) and daughter are always there to help me. They are my right arm and legs,” Connizzo said. “They do everything for me. The American Legion here made me an honorary member. I am also a member of the Marine Corps League which is an organization that is part of the Marine Corps.” “In his entire life we never heard anything about his time in the service,” his daughter said while observing the interview. She said that only through friends had he started to open up about his past service in World War II. He will be featured in a video project as part of the profiles in courage according to Operations and Engagement Manager Mary Kate Rogers of Bristol Myers Veterans Community Network Work Place Pillar. Connizzo’s friend Lou Terranova, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, alerted the company about Connizzo in reference to their project. Connizzo will also be profiled in a segment by his friend Bob Steigelman, a fellow Marine, on the Facebook page of the Friends of Ortley Beach group as part of a Veterans Day tribute. Those who join the page can view the segment.

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Continued From Page 1 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 management, 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 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 Department 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 Fulfi ll 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@ fulfi llnj.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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Continued From Page 1 he thanked all his supporters and staff 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 R ichter 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 fi ll 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.

Thanksgiving Healthy Foods Giveaway November 25

JERSEY SHORE– Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with seven locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, in a partnership with Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, will host a Thanksgiving Healthy Foods Giveaway on November 25 at 10 a.m. at three OHI locations in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Participating locations will be at our OHI facilities in Freehold, Lakewood and Toms River. OHI Freehold is located at 20 Jackson Street in Freehold. OHI Lakewood is located at 101 Second Street in Lakewood. OHI Toms River is located at 10 Stockton Drive in Toms R iver. The Than ksgiving Giveaway events begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until all supplies have been distributed to families. All community families

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may participate by receiving one food bag per family while supplies last. OHI services residents in Monmouth and Ocean County regardless of income to provide basic and preventive care for all individuals and families in our area. COV I D -19 test i ng is available at a l l OH I lo c at io n s no a p p oi nt me nt necessar y. OHI also offers telehealth appointments. OHI Pharmacies are located in our OHI Freehold, OHI Lakewood, OHI Manchester, and OHI Little Egg Harbor locations and are available to all OHI patients. Qualif ied patients may be eligible for the discounted 340B pharmacy program. Call 732-363-6655 or visit ohinj.org for more information.

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

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – In response to a coronavirus outbreak at Fort Dix linked to federal prisoner transfers from Ohio, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cor y Booker led a majority of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in calling on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to continue its moratorium on transfers of incarcerated i nd iv idu als t o Fe de r al Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix until the outbreak at the facility ends and the BOP implements an effective testing strategy to protect staff

Menendez: COVID Outbreak At Fort Dix Linked To Prisoner Transfers

and incarcerated individuals. The lawmakers also called on the BOP to add FCI Fair ton, located in Cumberland County, to the moratorium list. “While the situation is rapidly evolving, it is clear that BOP does not have an effective plan to ensure COVID-19 positive incarcerated individuals are not transferred between facilities,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to BOP Director Michael Carvajal. “The FCI Fort Dix employees responsible for transporting the FCI Fort Elkton transfers may have been

exposed to COVID-19 in transit. All FCI Fort Dix incarcerated individuals, staff, and the surrounding communities are now at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, with potentially deadly consequences.” Beginning in October, BOP began transferring i nca rce r at e d i nd iv iduals from FCI Elkton, in Ohio, to FCI Fort Dix. FCI Elkton has been hit hard by t he pa ndem ic, w it h nearly 1,000 conf irmed COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals and staff. On October 28,

BOP conf irmed that 54 incarcerated individuals at FCI Fort Dix had tested positive, all from the same u n it whe re i nca rce r ated individuals from FCI Elkton where transferred. As of October 29, 57 inca rce r at e d i nd iv idu als have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as eight staff members. The BOP has since instituted a temporary moratorium on transfers to FCI Fort Dix until November 23, but t he law ma ker s are calling on the agency to halt all transfers until it has an effective and

accurate testing strategy and there are no active COVID-19 cases at the facility. “We strongly urge you to institute a plan to test all FCI Fort Dix incarcerated individuals and staff on at least a biweekly basis,” t he let ter st ated. “FCI Fort Dix’s employees are frontline federal workers, and it is unacceptable that BOP is not providing them with regular COVID-19 testing. By failing to test FCI Fort Dix’s employees, BOP is ne ed le ssly e ndangering not only these employees but their fam-

Law Will Protect Adjuncts Being Laid Oﬀ From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2852, which clarif ies 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. “Ou r adju nct 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 educat ional i nst it ut ion 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 employee does not have reasonable assurance of reemployment and is therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. T hese procedu res w ill allow eligible claimants to receive benefits in a timely matter. “The critical role of New

Jersey’s teachers has never been more appa rent than during the current public health crisis,” said Labor Commissioner Rober t Asaro-A ngelo. “We applaud Gover nor 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 f irst 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 ever yone 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 i m-

portant role in educating st udents,” said Senator Sandra Cunningham, the chair of the Senate Higher E ducat ion Com m it t e e. “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 Assembly woman Joan n 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 fi le 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 Mur phy 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.” “T he passage of this legislation is a per fect example of the positive cha nge t hat ca n occu r when you elect people who care about workers,”

ilies, all incarcerated individuals , and the entire surrounding community.” U.S. Represent at ives Donald Norcross ( N.J.01), Andy Kim (N.J.-03), Josh Got theimer ( N.J.05), Fran k Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06,), Tom Malinowski (N.J.-07), Albio Sires (N.J.-08), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (N.J.-10), Mikie Sherrill (N.J.-11) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12) joined Sens. Menendez and Booker in sending the letter to BOP Director Carvajal.

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 parttime, non-tenured college and university educators for years.” “This groundbreaking legislation provides greater clarity for the conditions u nder 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 Facult y 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 Police Said Lakewood Home Used To Deal Heroin

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A home in Lakewood was used to distribute heroin, and its resident was arrested for dealing, police said. James Wallace, 34, was charged on November 12 with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce with Intent to Distribute; Distribution of Heroin in an Amount Less than One-Half Ounce; and two counts of Possession of Heroin. C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. The address was not provided by police. They said that inside they found approximately 1,800 dosage units of heroin and nearly $2,300 in cash. The arrest comes at the conclusion of a two-month investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Lakewood Township Police Depart-

ment Street Crimes Unit, and Brick Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit. “This was truly a collaborative investigation and all the officers involved did an outstanding job,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “Together, we will continue to root out these drug dealers - and the poisons they peddle - from our neighborhoods and communities.” Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team, Brick Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Wallace’s arrest.

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Local Family To Host Christmas Light Spectacular TOMS RIVER – Buddy the elf, said it best “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” So the Ferone family invites you to sing your heart out and watch some Christmas lights at the Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular! They are located at 184 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River (or look up Ferone Family Light Show on google maps). The show opens Thanksgiving and will run through December 27, Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. New this year: Every Tuesday is Disney night! Spend the whole night listening to your favorite Disney songs as you are pulled into the magic of our show! The show is free, and you do not need a res-

ervation time. They are, however, collecting donations for Children’s Hospital of Toms River. Last year they raised over $3,000. This year, they are aiming high with the hope of raising $5,000! They are a drive up light show located at the end of Yellowbank Road. You are welcome to watch the light show from the comfort of your car (tune into FM 88.1 to hear the music) or bundle up and hop out of the car to enjoy the show. Due to COVID, they ask that if you get out of your car to wear a mask and social distance from other families. New this year: they have added an interactive to go along with our light show. Visit the link to play: forms.gle/paUjbadWdnFmGZy68

Wanted: Wreaths, Donations And Volunteers For History’s Vets

TOMS RIVER – On December 19, Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Lakewood Rd., to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Help the location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by going to wreathsacrossamerica.org and becoming a sponsor, or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name on the website.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Unique Holiday Gifts That Also Support Lung Health NEW JERSEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live our lives, including new ways to celebrate the holiday season. For those looking for a new take on holiday giving this unprecedented season, the American Lung Association offers a few holiday gif t-givi ng ideas that suppor t lu ng health and efforts to end COVID-19 and future respiratory viruses through the American Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 Action Initiative. Buy two, give two masks. Wearing a mask is a powerful way to show you care about protecting the health of those around you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a perfect heartwarming holiday sentiment. Washable, reusable multi-ply masks in â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Lung Association blueâ&#x20AC;? are available through the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 Action Initiative, and when you buy two masks from the American Lung Association, two masks will be given to someone in need. Firefighter calendar: the American Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission hits close to home with firefighters because of their increased susceptibility to lung disease, including lung cancer due to exposure of gases, chemicals and smoke in the line of duty. Celebrate the most dedicated supporters and their participation in our Fight For Air Climbs with a purchase of a 2021 American Lung Association Firefighter Calendar. Perry Lee, of the Roseland Fire Depar tment and Luis Acevedo, Kaheel Thomas and Will Diaz, from Fort Lee Fire are featured in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar. Proceeds will support their efforts to raise money for lung

health education, advocacy and research. Give the gift of a smokefree future. About 70 percent of adult smokers want to quit, and more than 50 percent will try in the next year, but less than 10 percent will be successful without the right suppor t. Smoking is an addiction and quitting is difficult. But the American Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freedom From Smoking has helped hundreds of thousands of people quit for good. This year, give the gift of a smokefree future to someone you love by purchasing a one-year membership to the online quit smoking program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the 2020 holiday season might not be what you imagined, consider gifts from the Lung Association that are fun and unique â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and also give back,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Sharon Pine, local leadership board chair of the American Lung Association in New Jersey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than 36 million people are living with a lung disease, making many of them more susceptible to severe complications from COVID-19. By giving a gift from the Lung Association, you can support our most vulnerable when they need it the most.â&#x20AC;? An easy way to support the Lung Association as you do your holiday shopping online this year is to simply select the American Lung Association as your favorite charity on eBay and AmazonSmile. You can also donate directly to the Lung Association through Alexa or Lung.org. For more information on how you can support your lung health as well as the American Lung Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifesaving mission and COVID-19 Action Initiative, visit Lung. org.

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─Photo courtesy Encompass Health Kenneth Pickell’s many awards and citation show a lifetime of bravery. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Being in the Army taught Kenneth Pickell how to fight. Decades later, his resilience is helping him recover. Pickell was one of nine children. He and his five brothers all served in the armed forces. He served in North Africa, Sicily, and the Italian campaigns in World War II. He bore the brunt of some of the brutal sides of history. “I saw the body of (Benito) Mussolini and his mistress hanging upside down by meat hooks. They had shot them both and displayed their bodies for everyone to see,” he said. There was another time in Trieste, Italy, when he had to lay cover fire so that his fellow troops could move forward. “They were in a tiled roof shed, about 75 yards or so from us. I took a belt of ammo and kept firing at the windows to keep them down so the company could move forward. When they fired back at me I can still recall the splat, splat, splat of the rounds hitting all around me” stated Ken. Pickell, a Private First Class, received a Bronze Star in 1944 for his actions. The citation repeats the story he told, but without his humility: “When his company’s advance was halted by extreme heavy machine gun and more fire, Pfc. Pickell moved to a small building 20 yards to the front of the main building occupied by the company. Because of terrific enemy fire coming in the window, it was impossible to emplace his gun. After several unsuccessful attempts, Pfc. Pickell ran with his gun across the open space to the main building, where at great personal risk he went into action in an open space measuring four by two feet in front of the building for five hours remained at his gun in spite of the fact that several machine guns were firing at him…His accurate and intense fire kept the enemy machine guns occupied and cut their effectiveness greatly.” He was later injured during combat in the

Po Valley in northern Italy. A German 88 artillery shell blew him out of a foxhole. He was one of the few who survived the blast. He spent six months recuperating in a hospital in Rome before being sent home. He received a Purple Heart for this. But he came home. All five of his brothers came home, too. Ken’s younger brother Harold shared, “My poor mother, she worried about us all. I can still see the banner hanging in our window with blue stars on it. We all served and came home.” He always thinks about those who didn’t. And those who still need help. That’s why he volunteered at a VA center in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, dedicating more than 10,000 hours there. Now, he and his brother Harold live in Ocean County. Ken was admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River (EHTR) in September 2020, with general weakness in hopes to gain strength to return safely home. His Occupational Therapist, Patti Henk, stated, “Mr. Pickell is an example of resilience. He always came to his occupational therapy sessions with a good attitude and was focused on meeting his goals of increasing his strength and maintaining his independence. It was an honor to work with him.” Some notable changes during his rehabilitation that advanced from moderate assistance to independent were his bed mobility and walking on uneven surfaces. With Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, his mobility and confidence had improved as well as his education in the areas of falls, home safety and pain management. Electrical simulation, electrical modalities, heat/ ice and stretching were some of the techniques used during Ken’s rehabilitation program at EHTR. Being in good hands is leading to his recuperation, but also helping is his strength of character and motivation. After all, he is a fighter.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Water Main Replacement Scheduled For Toms River

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A 70-year-old water main will be replaced in downtown Toms River, and the hope is that it will improve water systems for the area, SUEZ water announced. The work will be done on the following neighborhoods: Clinton Avenue, Fairacres Drive, Franklin Avenue, Grand Avenue, Hadley Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, Lexington Avenue, and Madison Avenue. Construction was expected to start on Lafayette on the morning of Tuesday, November 17. Crews are scheduled to work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the work week except for the Thanksgiving holiday of November 26 and 27. The project, including milling and paving of the roads, is expected to be done by March with final roadway restoration done by June. The project replaces about 2.5 miles of water main with 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch

ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe is easier to install than other pipes and it has better vibration damping properties rendering ductile iron mechanical components noticeably quieter, SUEZ reported. The project is expecting to cost more than $3 million. “We continue to make ongoing, significant, proactive investments in aging infrastructure to ensure service reliability, water quality and fire protection for our customers who depend on us every day,” said Jim Mastrokalos, SUEZ Director of Operations. “Customers affected by this project can rest assured the company’s project inspectors will communicate, in advance, about specific dates and times for any temporary water interruptions, lane shifts or traffic detours.” Mastrokalos also requested that if residents see SUEZ crews working in the streets, they are asked to stand at least 10 feet away from the work site to protect everyone’s health and safety.

Ocean County Man ID’d In Fatal Boating Accident

By Jason Allentoﬀ KEYPORT – A Whiting man has been identified as the boater who died after his vessel overturned into the Raritan Bay. The New Jersey State Police said 76-yearold Carl Bacic was pulled from the water on November 14 after his fishing boat overturned. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the 21-foot open cabin boat was spotted by another boater shortly before 10 a.m. The eyewit-

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – New protocols on indoor and outdoor dining were issued by the Department of Health in accordance with the governor’s executive order. These rules began as of November 12: Restaurants must limit inside seating to 25% of capacity. Employees don’t count toward that total. All restaurants and bars must close by 10 p.m. and cannot open until at least 5 a.m. the next day. Outdoor, take-out, and delivery services can continue past 10 p.m. No bar seating. Standing in the bar area is prohibited. Table seating must be at least six feet away

from the bar. Customers at tables must be six feet apart from any other customers at tables. Physical barriers between five and six feet high can be between tables if distancing is not possible. These barriers shouldn’t block fire sprinklers or emergency exits. No more than eight people can dine together at one time. “The Department has revised its guidance to establish additional precautionary measures to protect the health of both customers and staff,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “The guidance also provides flexibility for restaurants to continue to offer outdoor dining opportunities.”

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ORTLEY – Friends of Ortley Beach is looking for volunteers to help with their new Adopt a Spot project. Through the project, Friends of Ortley Beach will partner with local businesses to clean up the road verge areas in Ortley.

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

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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

worked up about problems if you’re among the flowers, or if you’re photographing a squirrel or bunny in the yard. Plant some tulip, iris or daffodil bulbs and you’ll have something to look forward to in the spring when they bloom. I have a much longer version of this article which I will email to you if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com. In no particular order, here are the 5 most effective natural approaches for stress. 1. Vitamin C - This helps everyone produce feel-good hormones. 2. Chamomile - This ancient herb is easy to enjoy because you can buy tea bags and drink a cup of it for fairly immediate effects. 3. Magnesium - This mineral comes in many forms and unfortunately people often buy the laxative form which doesn’t improve mood! But the right type of magnesium relaxes the entire central nervous system, works immediately and helps with sleep and tranquility. 4. Compounds that raise GABA - Taurine is a very affordable, easy-to-fi nd amino acid and it normal doses it can activate GABA receptors and encourage the release of GABA, much like a benzodiazepine would. But taurine doesn’t lead to addiction. Some others in this category include valerian root, ashwagandha and passionflower. 5. Vitamin B6 - Take this in the daytime, because it can provide energy initially. It helps you make dopamine which is energizing. But B6 is also needed to break down glutamate (stimulating) and turn it into GABA which helps you sleep.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Vo-Tech Promotes Heavy Equipment Operator Program By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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, Terminal Construction, 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Research Before Donating: How To Avoid Scams This Holiday Season

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is reminding residents about giving back during this holiday season. “Charitable giving is more important this year than in the past,” said Vicari, who serves as Chairman to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “I encourage those who are capable of doing so to consider supporting charities and toy drives as we get closer to the holidays.” With many charitable organizations looking for donations during the holidays, it is important to remember to make sure your donations will get into the right hands. “The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs is working to make sure our citizens do not get ripped off by unscrupulous scam artists looking to make a buck on the backs of legitimate charities,” said Vicari. “Consumer Affairs staff is available to help answer questions on scams and whether a charity is legitimate.” The Department of Consumer Affairs has provided a checklist to help residents when they are deciding on a charity for a donation. The checklist includes the following: K now your charity. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Ask for literature and read it. Ask questions. Honest charities encourage you to do so. Do not be misled by a familiar name. A dishonest charity will often have an impressive name or one that closely resembles the name of a respected, legitimate one. Demand identification. Always ask to see identification for both the solicitor and the charity. Be suspicious of anyone who cannot respond satisfactorily. All

solicitors must disclose whether they are a volunteer or a paid solicitor. Beware of telephone solicitations. Refuse to commit yourself over the phone. Ask to be sent written information. Do not be seduced by emotional appeals. The hard luck story is a favorite of fraudulent operators. Do not succumb to pressure. No legitimate organization will expect you to contribute immediately, even if you have given in the past. Check out mail solicitations. Mail solicitations often come with a trinket or other item which you are told you can keep if you contribute. Federal law however says that unless you asked for the item, you may keep it without making a contribution. Ask about professional fundraisers. Ask the solicitor if a professional fund-raiser is being used and if so, what percentage of the total money will actually go to the charity which is asking for your help. “We continually encourage our seniors and all of our residents to not give out their credit card numbers to strangers over the phone, keep track of their donations, ignore harassing letters and don’t give cash,” said Vicari. “We want all of our citizens to be protected under the consumer laws. We especially want our older residents to be aware that scam artists are out there and looking to take advantage of them. We are doing our best to protect them.” If you would like more information on whether a charity is registered, whether it uses a professional fund-raiser or has a history of complaints, contact the Charities Hotline at 973-504-6215 or, contact the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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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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Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required. Call Lee 732-719-0018. (51)

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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)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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)

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Restore Store Needs Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY - Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is looking for individuals to volunteer at our fantastic ReStore in Toms River. We have various volunteer opportunities and will fi nd the right fit for you! Volunteering is also wonderful for college applications and job resumes. Come join

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By Chris Lundy LONG BRANCH – A local doctor was charged by the federal government in billing more than $24 million for services he never provided. Morris Antebi, 68, of Long Branch, was charged with three counts of health care fraud, wire fraud, and mail fraud, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Investigators allege that Antebi billed $15.3 million to Medicaid and $8 million to Medicare, as well as additional charges to private insurance plans between 2014 and 2020. He worked in pain management and anesthesia. Sometimes, he was overseas when he was supposedly treating patients. On more than 900 occasions, he billed more than 24 hours of services in one day. Law enforcement surveillance revealed that he would leave the office early and still bill more hours than he was on the job. Patients were interviewed, who said that Antebi would only see them for very brief periods of time, and that he often did not perform any medical exams or evaluations during their visits. They also said that sometimes, there was no medical equipment or examination tables in the rooms. Sometimes, they didn’t get a room; they met with a provider while sitting on a folding

Car Vs. ATV Crash On Route 37, Teen Injured

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River was in the process of making a left turn onto 37 from Commonwealth when a Yamaha Raptor 350 ATV driven by 18-year-old Tyler Moran, also of Toms River, entered the roadway from a wooded area, colliding with the car. Moran was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision but sustained a severe injury to his left leg and was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River. Riggs and his 37-year-old passenger Tonya Smith of Toms River were not harmed. Bot h were wea r i ng t hei r seatbelt s. The Pontiac had front-end damage and the ATV had damage to its front and right side. EMTs from the Manchester Towns h i p D i v i s io n of E m e r g e n c y S e rv ice s, a s wel l a s pa r a me d ics f rom R o b e r t Wo o d J o h n s o n U n i v e r s i ty Hospital all assisted at the scene. The crash caused delays on Route 37 while officers conducted the investigation. The incident is being investigated by Patrolman Michael O’Hara of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to ﬁnd out how!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Simon’s Soup Kitchen To Hold Thanksgiving Day Feast

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Just in time for Thanksgiving, Simon’s Soup Kitchen announced that it will continue to hold its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. While a traditional dinner of turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings, along with plenty of pies, will greet guests, this year’s feast will be served as individual take-out style dinners due to the continuing COVID-19 health crisis. This special take-out dinner will take place on November 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights. “This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” said John Salemi, Sr. Executive Director, Simon’s Soup Kitchen. This special feast will be prepared and served by a smaller group of dedicated of volunteers than in the past due to social

distancing requirements. Those attending will be asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing requirements. “For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” said Salemi. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2020 has been so hard on so many.” This special holiday dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from now until April the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue,Seaside Heights. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome. For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen, visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

Giving Thanks To Our Veterans

TOMS RIVER - In recognition of Veterans Day, members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders placed a wreath at a monument commemorating World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, one of many markers located at the Ocean County Administration Building at Hooper Avenue and Washington Street, Toms River, acknowledging the service of our veterans to our Country, who work to preserve peace and protect our freedoms.

Ocean County is home to the largest veteran population in the state of New Jersey. This year marked the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II. Pictured from left to right are Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, and Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, liaison, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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