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─Photo courtesy Monmouth County Tourism Residents enjoy the warm weather while walking through Thompson Park. By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – At the beginning of November, many towns across the state enjoyed s o m e n o t- s o - m u c h fall weather. Sweater weather was nowhere to be seen as the state had a consecutive six days in a row of warm weather reaching 70

degrees or higher. This odd warm weather in the month of November has set records, with this weather being u nusual du r ing this time for the state of New Jersey. Rutgers University - New Brunswick Climatologist David A. Robinson discussed how this

weather is uncommon for the state. “Temperatures around many parts of the state were 70 degrees or higher. Six consecutive days in November with temperatures above 70, and mind you temperatures this time of the year should be in the mid to upper 50s,”

Robinson stated. “Four days of consecutive record highs are also unusual, it’s extremely unusual for a weather station with 110 years of records.” Robinson, who is a New Jersey State Climatologist and a Distinguished Professor in (Warm - See Page 2)

Howell Ranked One Of NJ’s Safest Towns

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – It was recently an nounced that Howell Township is one of the safest cities to live in within New Jersey. According to business insurance resource AdvisorSmith, Howell Township ranked fifth on their annual list of the Safest Cities in

New Jersey. AdvisorSmith is a business insurance resource that provides research and tools for businesses to succeed. T hey publish t h is annual report of the top safest tow ns in New Jersey to help businesses learn more about where their market is reaching. It also

helps residents learn more about their own town. To f ind the safest cities in New Jersey, Adv isorSm it h u se s reported crime data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Dataset, where cities use Return A to report their crime levels. This i n for m at ion t r a ck s

both violent crimes and property crimes, which include rape, robbery, murder, assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. The data analyzes crime throughout 37 large cities, 200 midsize cities, and 247 sm al l cit ie s i n t he st at e. T he n , c r i me scores are calculated

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for each city and are ranked accordingly. Each city’s ranking is categorized based on violent crimes per 1,000 residents, property crimes per 1,000 residents, and the city’s crime score. This most recent study used data from the FBI’s 2019 report. (Safe - See Page 9)

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – With the election now over, possible zoning changes were brought to attention at the most recent Township Council meeting, but it caused disagreements. At the November 10 Township Council meeting, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, who is also a member of the planning board, brought up the zoning changes with the intent of bringing the area around Route 33 ‘to life.’ “After the master plan looked at the zoning changes and then it went through the planning board, there’s over a year’s worth of work just on this, and the intent is to bring businesses in that are easy on the township’s infrastructure and also to utilize Highway 33 in a better way,” O’Donnell stated. “We do have constraints with Earle Naval but there’s been several years of work, there’s going to be hopefully more changes coming, there was more work done on other zones and to allow the kind of business that we hope will be a serviceable business to the township and its residents without undue hardship.” (Zoning - See Page 4)

Residents Want To Oversee Altice Issues

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Municipal oﬃcials have been discussing a plan to possibly add one or more citizens to a committee that would analyze the continuous problems the town has been having with Optimum/Altice. Township Manager Brian Geoghegan said there is currently no committee that looks over the franchise renewal with Optimum. Back in October, the Township Council members spoke with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and ordered a reduction in service charges for Howell residents who pay for services supplied by Optimum. Members asked for these reductions because the company has been failing to provide adequate and proper service. At the most recent council meeting held on November 10, Jerry Baron, who serves on the Howell Environmental Commission, created (Altice - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 the Department of Geography in the School of Arts and Sciences, further explained why New Jersey has been having contrasting weather this year. “We’ve had a very active weather pattern across the United States for the last month and sometimes the system gets into overdrive or high gear. With that you get a lot of extremes, and the extremes aren’t necessarily just in New Jersey, or the Mid-Atlantic, you find them from coast to coast,” he said. “Warm air where warm air shouldn’t be, cold air where cold air shouldn’t be, early season snow, the number of tropical systems that have impacted the gulf states and the east coast, all of those together are indicative of very active weather patterns and stands to reason Jersey is going to feel the effect from time to time. That’s the way the weather patterns operate sometimes.” Robinson further explained how you can’t necessarily pinpoint a specific month or week of warm weather that you can attribute to the general question of climate change. “When it comes to the warmth, New Jersey continues to warm and that doesn’t mean every day, every month, every year is warmer than the previous one, but your odds increase for setting record highs as opposed to setting record lows,” Robinson said. “For having four days in a row with record highs instead of maybe two days in a row of record highs is increasing our odds. So when we get these warm spells, we’re already on a higher playing level than we were previously so any additional warmth increases the odds of setting a record. So while you can’t say this particular day or this particular week of warmth is due to climate change, you can say it’s indicative of what we’re seeing not only in New Jersey, but throughout the nation and across the globe. “Frankly, it’s becoming less disputable global warming. The numbers the surveys show, while there’s skeptics that remain

out there, it is becoming better understood that we are warming the planet and with that many associated changes,” Robinson said. “The fact is even with a warmer world it’s going to get cold from time to time and sometimes that’s a function of these very active weather patterns where things get displaced. Generally (in October) despite getting cold near the end, it was in the top 20 for warmth going back 126 years. This is statewide, and this year I think we’ve had five months in the top 10, 10 out of 126 years, but we still can have some cold weather and last month when we were moderately warm, they set record low temperatures in the Northern Plains down in the Rockies. There seems to be a seesaw pattern, cold in the west, warm in the east, cold in the east, warm in the west, it all has to do with the flow of the jet stream.” With the recent warm weather the state has been having, it’s questionable whether parts of New Jersey will have a heavy snowfall or not this year. In the past couple of years, Ocean and Monmouth County received little to no snow during its winter months. So how much snowfall should we expect this winter? Robinson explained how mild or heavy snowfall depends upon the flow of the jet stream. “Last winter was the least snowy winter since records began in 1895 in Southern New Jersey from roughly Monmouth/ Mercer County. That southern half of the state had less snow last winter than any of the prior years,” Robinson stated. “This winter however, there are indications that this winter will be on the mild to relatively snow-free side. The “La Niña” event in the tropical pacific, an ocean to atmosphere phenomenon, generates the jet stream pattern where storms go up through the Great Lakes and puts us on the milder side of storms. Looking at past records in New Jersey, La Niña winters tend to be milder and less snowy. So the odds favor a winter with milder than average temps and less than average snowfall and that goes Jersey wide.”

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Continued From Page 1 The ordinance will make changes to Yellowbrook Road, changing ARE6 areas which have residential and qualified farms that will be changed to light SED which includes warehouses among other light industries. After O’Donnell’s statement on the ordinance, Township Manager Brian Geoghegan

addressed the background history of the resolution, stating how it was passed by the planning board in January of this year. This will be the first of many zoning ordinances that will be coming to the council in future meetings. The presented zone changes however are causing controversy. Councilman John Bonevich argued against these modifications at the meeting. “Everyone here, there was an election where everyone said ‘stop the building’ so

here we are with these zoning ordinances real quick. Also when everyone said it’s on Route 33 that’s incorrect, it’s sandwiched between R3 zone and ARE2 zone and PRC zone, so it’s not exactly Route 33. There’s some residents over there,” Bonevich said. During this election season, some candidates advertised the slogan ‘stop the building’ as many Howell residents were concerned about the over development within the town. Bonevich stated at the

meeting how he disagrees with the ordinance and believes it’s furthering the over development, and O’Donnell countered. “The intent is to bring Route 33 to life,” O’Donnell said. “With ‘stopping the building’ I said stop the over development, needless overdevelopment, but try to provide tax relief I think is a different animal.” O’Donnell, Richmond and Russo voted yes, and Berger and Bonevich voted no to the ordinance. There will be more unveiled in the next couple of weeks as the council plans to talk about different parts of the ordinance in upcoming meetings.

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the idea of possibly having residents sit on a committee and manage the township’s franchise agreement with Optimum. Currently, there have been no updates regarding the Optimum issue since the October council meeting, according to Geoghegan. Councilman John Bonevich stated his interest in having a citizen participate in the Optimum issues, saying how he thinks many residents would want to be involved. Barron inquired how much money Howell has received from Optimum in 2020 after reading the franchise agreement. According to Barron, the Howell’s Information Technology department is supposed to receive $50,000 during the 10-year agreement. In October, the council passed a resolution stating that Howell officials “have been inundated with complaints from residents regarding inadequate service provided by its cable provider, Optimum/Altice, USA.” “These complaints existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and have only been exacerbated as a result of the failure of this cable provider to provide adequate and proper service to this community,” oﬃcials stated in the resolution. According to Howell’s elected representatives, Verizon also has a franchise in Howell, but the company’s services are currently not available everywhere in the community. With many residents working from home and children holding school lessons at home due to COVID-19, municipal oﬃcials said, “the inadequate service provided by Altice has interrupted the education of our youth and the ability of our residents to earn a living.”

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

Singer: Bill, Cleared by Senate, Would Ban Disclosure Of Judges’ Home Addresses

TRENTON - Bipartisan legislation protecting the privacy, the address and the safety of federal, state and municipal judges and judicial oﬃcers passed the Senate. “The proliferation of information online, and it’s easy accessibility with today’s technology has made it possible to learn so much about unsuspecting individuals,”

said Senator Robert Singer (R-30th), one of the bill sponsors. “Unfortunately, that information can be dangerous in the wrong hands. This bill takes necessary steps to shield details about judges and others in the judicial system that could expose them or put their lives at risk.” T he bi l l (A-16 49/S 2797/S-2925) was intro-

duced in response to an incident on July 19, when a man posing as a FedEx employee went to the home of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas and opened fire once the door was answered, killing Judge Salas’s 20-yearold son, Daniel, and seriously injuring her husband, Mark. The shooter was 72-yearold defense attorney who

reportedly kept a list of more than a dozen other targets, including at least three more judges. He was later found dead in his car, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “That tragedy exposed some gaping vulnerabilities that demanded Legislative action to prevent future assassination attempts,” said Singer. “It is our im-

perative to protect judges from evil-doers who seek vengeance. This bill will close loopholes that can literally lead the bad guys to front door of those they intend to harm.” The bill, entitled “Daniel’s Law” in memory of Judge Salas’ son, would prohibit the disclosure of the home addresses of any judicial officer, law enforcement

officer or prosecutor. It would also expand an existing crime concerning the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers to also include formerly active law enforcement officers, and formerly active or retired judicial officers or prosecutors, and permit statutory civil actions for any prohibited disclosure.

Murphy: Computer Science for All Grant Available

TRENTON – Building on the State’s commitment to establish high-quality computer science programs in New Jersey schools, Governor Phil Murphy announced an $800,000 grant to generate training hubs for educators involved with computer science education in K-12 schools. The “Expanding Access to Computer Science: Professional Learning” grant will fund learning hubs in three New Jersey colleges and universities, which will work with K-12 school

districts to help them implement effective learning strategies in computer science. The learning hubs established in each of the three institutions of higher education will provide professional development to teachers, administrators, and others who are instrumental in computer science education in the K-12 school setting. The programs will focus on schools with students who have traditionally had limited access to high-quality computer science instruc-

tion. “In order for New Jersey to be a leader in the innovation economy, we must invest in our educators who do so much to shape our children’s futures,” said Gover nor Mur phy. “Through this grant opportunity, our educators will develop the skills they need to provide top-quality computer science education to prepare our students for jobs of the future.” “W hen schools have the resources to provide high-quality technology

and computer science programs, students benefit in many ways,” said Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D. “These programs improve the computational thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for success in all subjects and in all 21st-Centur y jobs. In short, this helps teachers give students the edge they need for success in school – and after graduation.” The Department of Education is expected to an-

nounce the awards around March of 2021, and the programs could be implemented in institutions of higher education as early as the summer. The “Expanding Access to Computer Science: Professional Learning” grant is one element of Governor Murphy’s Computer Science for All State Plan, which sets out a multi-year, multi-pronged vision to broaden computer science opportunities for New Jersey students. According to the Computer Science for All State Plan,

more than 500,000 computing jobs remain unfilled in the United States. Nationally, STEM jobs are growing faster than any other job sector in our economy. In New Jersey alone, there are more than 15,000 open computing jobs spanning every industry, with computing occupations boasting a significantly higher average salary ($107,260) than the average salary in the state ($56,970). Despite this, only 1,642 computer science majors graduated from the state’s universities in 2017.

Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment Increase Act Introduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. New Jersey congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew introduced legislation to significantly increase the annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients after it was announced earlier by the Social Security Administration that the COLA effective December 2020 is going to be 1.3 percent. The Smith-Van Drew proposal would increase the 2020 COLA to 3 percent

FREEHOLD – Frances Keane, CentraState Healthcare System’s Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer received the Athena

in 2020, and no less than 3 percent more in 2021. With the average Social Security payment to individuals being $1,514 a month, or $18,168 annually, the announced SSA increase would only provide a $236 COLA for 2021. The Smith-Van Drew bill would increase the average COLA to $545 for both 2020 (retroactively) & 2021, or an estimated $1,090, over two years. “COVID-19 has not only

disproportionately harmed senior citizens - causing death to many especially in nursing homes - but has devastated them economically as well,” said Smith (R-4th). “HR 8600, the COVID-19 Emergency Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act, is aimed at helping seniors and other Social Security recipients keep up with rising costs they experience in their daily lives, especially in health care,” Smith said.

“The COLA announced this week does not reflect the costs seniors cope with every day. It is unfair, and the COVID-19 Emergency Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act will help remedy that unfairness.” Rep. Van Drew (R-2 nd) said, “The burden on South Jersey seniors from taxes, tolls and coronavirus has been enormous. Social Security recipients need more assistance to ensure the promise made to them

is kept; this legislation is a key part of that commitment and we will fight as hard we can to ensure it is enacted.” The legislation would also reform the formula for calculating annual COLA increases by using a senior consumer price index (senior CPI) beginning in 2021. Social Security COLAs are currently based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which excludes items like

Local Resident Receives Leadership Award

Leadership Award from the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce at a virtual event on November 6. Given by various local orga-

nizations throughout the world, those nominated for ATHENA Awards must demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession, provide

valuable service to improve the quality of life for those in their community, and actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential.

“I am overwhelmed by this honor and grateful to the Chamber for choosing me as this year’s recipient,” said Keane. “I have always been so impressed

taxes, such as state and federal income taxes, and does not accommodate the disproportionate impact of health costs on seniors. Smith’s bill would provide a 3 percent increase retroactively for 2020 to address the COVID-19 impact, as well as at least a 3 percent increase in 2021. It would also permanently address the shortcoming of basing annual COLAs on the standard CPI-W in favor of a “Senior CPI.”

with the ATHENA organization’s focus on empowering women, and am proud to stand among so many other incredible nominees and winners.”

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Oﬃcer Allegedly Threatened Roommate With Guns By Chris Lundy OCEAN TOWNSHIP – A Rutgers University police oﬃcer allegedly threatened his roommate with firearms and harassed a girlfriend. He has since been suspended without pay. William Tartis, 27, of Ocean Township in Monmouth County, was charged with second-degree possession of a weapon for

an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree aggravated assault. C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Police said Tartis would aim a shotgun or handgun at his roommate, pretending to shoot him. Sometimes, it was when he was asking for rent money or turning down the volume on the television. He was also

charged with domestic violence harassment of a woman who had recently begun a relationship with him. Ten firearms, including his duty weapon, were seized from his home. He began his current employment with Rutgers in January. “William Tartis’ actions, as alleged, are horrendous and do not reflect upon the

excellent work of the members of the Rutgers University Police Department. Upon notification, our internal affairs bureau fully cooperated with the investigating agencies and Mr. Tartis has been suspended without pay,” said Rutgers University Executive Director of Public Safety, Chief Kenneth Cop. If convicted, of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Tartis faces a sentence of five to ten years in a New Jersey state prison. If convicted of aggravated assault, he faces up to 18 months in state prison. The domestic violence harassment charge is a petty disorderly persons offense. Anyone with additional information regarding this suspect is urged to call Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Detective John Sosdian at 1-800-533-7443 or Ocean Township Police Department Detective Jesse Orbach at 732-531-1800. Anonymous tips can be sent to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

Fire Department Announce Appointments And Promotions

LAKEWOOD – It is with pleasure the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners announce the appointment of volunteer firefighter Eliyahu Berger (Junior Hose Company No.3) and volunteer fire police member Noftuli Rosenberg (Rescue Company No.2). In addition, the Fire Commissioners promoted career fire officers Todd M. Stark (Captain) and Robert D. Cook II (Lieutenant) from within the Department. These career fire officers all have a long standing and dedicated history of service to the Lakewood Fire Department. The appointments and promotions were at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on November 9. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners continue to address the changing needs of the community and its expanding population and development. They work tirelessly to address fire service needs so as to efficiently and effectively maximize fire protection within the fiscal constraints of the taxpayers. These appointments and promotions are a reflection of their commitment. The recruitment of volunteer firefighters and fire-police remains ongoing and the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Lakewood Fire Department Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, continue to seek individuals who have a desire to serve the Lakewood Community in one of these capacities. Individuals interested in becoming volunteer firefighters or fire-police are encouraged to visit the Fire District Website at lakewoodfd.org and submit the requested information expressing their interest through the “Join the Lakewood Fire Department” link.

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Continued From Page 1 Cities were grouped based on population size: 50,000 or more population for large cities, 10,000 to 50,000 population for midsize cities and 10,000 and under population for small cities. Here’s why Howell Township is at number five, according to AdvisorSmith: Howell’s crime score was 15.6, which was much lower than the statewide average of 41 for large cities. Howell’s violent crime rate was 4.3 per

The Howell Times, November 28, 2020, Page 9 1000 residents, compared to 5.6 in Lakewood, 5.8 in Brick, 6.8 in Toms River and 3.3 in Jackson. The city’s property crime rate was 7.2 per 1000 residents. That’s compared to 9.2 in Lakewood, 10.6 in Brick, 13.3 in Toms River and 6.8 in Jackson. Other Monmouth County towns that ranked in the top 10 of safest towns include Middletown and Matawan. Middletown ranked number one in the large cities category and had a crime score of 10.3. Matawan ranked number one in the smallest city category and had a crime score of 2.3.

Ocean County Library Presents Ways to Oﬀset Grief During Holidays

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present a virtual program, “Coping with the Holidays,” at 10:30 a.m. on December 9. The Samaritan Center for Grief Support’s program is designed to help those whose holiday season follows the loss of a loved one. The presentation will focus on fi nding solace in grief, coping, communication, and compassion for one’s self and for others, self-care suggestions, and holiday-related

concerns related to COVID-19. Participants will receive emailed documents on which they can note their favorite memories and sources of support. After the program, attendees will be welcome to take part in a live question-answer discussion with Samaritan Bereavement Program Supervisor Joan Ordille. Registration is required for this free program. Registrants will be emailed a link to join the discussion. See details at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Allaire Village Holds Christmas Lantern Tours by Candlelight

FARMINGDALE – Spend an evening strolling through the Historic Village at Allaire by candlelit lantern and enjoy the history of Christmas in the 1800s! Visit various historic buildings as your 1830s period dressed interpreter brings alive the spirit of Christmas past! Traditions and holiday decorations to delight everyone. Limited to 12 people per tour, tickets are sold in reserved time block, by two tour types. Experience music, history and theater, as you create a new holiday tradition with our Christmas Lantern Tours. The best way to see the village at night! Regular Village Christmas Lantern Tour: A 60 minute experiential evening lantern tour with a period dressed interpreter that leads 12 visitors per group to six of our historic buildings; warm by the fire pit outside the Carriage House; enjoy the ambiance of a candlelit village. $30 per person. VIP Village Christmas Lantern Tour: Enjoy the same magical experience as the “Regular Lantern Tour” but with an added 30 minutes that includes Christmas Music at the Historic Chapel (harp, guitar); special concluding program at the Carpenter Shop; 2020 Allaire Christmas Gift Bag

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Join The First Ever Long Branch Holiday Bazaar

LONG BRANCH – The Asbury Park Bazaar is excited to announce they are hosting the Holiday Bazaar 2020 at Pier Village in Long Branch! This open-air market will be held at Pier Village Festival Plaza and will feature shopping, holiday workshops, festive decor, music and entertainment, holiday-inspired food and hot drinks, photos and more! The event will kick off on Black Friday weekend, November 27, 28 and 29 and take place every week Thursday through Sunday until December 20 under a giant (heated) tent from 12 to 5 p.m. Shop from local and regional vendors selling handcrafted, vintage and perfect holiday gifts, enjoy festive photo selfie stations and sparkling lights, live music and beautiful holiday decor - all in a cozy

outdoor atmosphere. The holiday bazaar is inspired by the traditional “Weihnachtsmarkts” in Germany. Enjoy this unique shopping experience while listening to holiday and musical performances at the outdoor market! Events are always free admission. The events will be held outdoors and will follow all CDC recommended COVID-19 safety and social distancing guidelines. They are now accepting vendor applications! The Long Branch Holiday Bazaar will feature a curated roster of the best local and regional artists, vendors, and shops selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. To apply as a vendor, visit asburyparkbazaar.com/home.

New Jersey Blood Services Announces December Blood Drive

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The New Jersey Blood Services is urgently asking people to donate blood due to the coronavirus creating low blood supplies. The New Jersey Blood Services has announced public blood drives across Monmouth County. The following drives are scheduled in the near future: December 1: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 1: The Presbyterian Church at Sh rewsbu r y, 352 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury from 1 to 7 p.m. December 2: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. December 3: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 7: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft

from 1 to 7 p.m. December 8: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 9: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. December 10: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell form 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. December 14: Nor th Center ville Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Hazlet from 1 to 7 p.m. December 15: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell 1:30 pm8:30 pm Blood products have a short shelf life between five to 42 days, so it’s important to constantly replenishment products. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter. org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Preparations Underway For NORA D Santa Tracking COLORADO – NORAD is busy preparing for its annual tradition of tracking Santa’s journey delivering gifts around the world. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the NORAD Tracks Santa program is on schedule and NORAD will track Santa on December 24, as we have done every year since 1955. As we move forward in our preparations for this year’s NORAD Tracks Santa program, some adjustments are being made to safely carry out our special mission of tracking Santa. The NORAD Tracks Santa website, social media pages, a new mobile app and partner platforms will again be an important part of the program allowing children around the world to track Santa. However, the NORAD Tracks Santa call center is being adapted due to ongoing public health concerns due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. This year, only a small number of volunteers will be answering the NORAD Tracks Santa toll-free number, 1-877-HiNORAD, on December 24. Callers who cannot reach one of these volunteers will receive a recorded update on Santa’s cur-

rent location. While NORAD understands the call center is an important tradition for many families around the world, we reduce the health risks posed by attempting to conduct a large indoor, in-person, call center during the pandemic. NORAD is committed to tracking Santa while keeping our military, their families, and our dedicated call center volunteers safe. Santa trackers can visit noradsanta.org or use new mobile apps to get up-to-the-minute Santa statistics. These apps will soon be available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Fans can also track Santa with a variety of other NORAD Tracks Santa partners, to include OnStar and Amazon Alexa. Their online and social media experience will go live on December 1 and will provide information and games to get everyone ready for the big night. NORAD Tracks Santa will also provide daily updates to its 2.1 million social media followers across its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms. NORAD looks forward to bringing the 65th year of NORAD Tracks Santa to children and families around the world.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Brings Joy To The World

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Now in its 72nd season, the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus does not part lightly with tradition. For decades, the highly acclaimed annual performance of Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau’s Christmas Suite has drawn crowds to the historic Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. At a moment when drawing crowds is simply not an option, the chorus will offer an innovative digital version of Monmouth County’s can’t-miss musical event of the holiday season. MCC premieres Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours on December 20 at 4 p.m. As ever, but this year brought to you online,

Dr. Brandau masterfully intertwines his stirring original settings of holiday favorites with traditional carols, poetry, and more, from Silent Night to Auld Lang Syne. The virtual chorus of more than 60 voices will be joined by celebrated baritone Kenneth Wasser. In the spirit of the season, MCC will offer Joy to the World: From Our Homes to Yours free of charge. To register, email marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org with the subject line, “Joy to the World.” To help defray from ongoing expenses, they welcome your tax-deductible donations at monmouthcivicchorus.org.

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

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

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

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

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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 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.”

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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 (WWII - See Page 19)

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

Make More Catalase It’s Good For Your Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Catalase is an important enzyme you make in your liver, just like glutathione. These are both strong antioxidants. Today’s focus is on catalase, it’s incredibly important to your health and I hope you are still making enough of it. If you’re not, all kinds of health problems can ensue. That’s because catalase breaks down a poison, turning it into water and oxygen. If you don’t have enough catalase, the poisonous peroxide builds up in your tissues and organs. The thyroid will suffer, as will arteries and all of your organs. One catalase molecule can convert millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules to water and oxygen each second! You could say it prevents “rusting” in a way! Reducing peroxide via catalase is therefore anti-aging, it reduces the speed at which one rusts (or turns grey). We know this because aberrations in the genetic CAT code (think SNP!) will cause the CAT gene to stop producing normal, healthy amounts of the enzyme catalase. This can lead to premature greying of the hair. Catalase is used commercially in the dairy industry to remove peroxide from milk prior to making cheese. It protects garments from peroxide during the fabric making process, especially polyester. Contact lens makers rinse the peroxide off with catalase. In the human body, catalase acts like a vacuum cleaner, similarly to glutathione, another potent antioxidant. It can help with hypertension which is a silent disease that leads to devastating consequences if not controlled. There was an important study about this. Researchers studied one of the most popular blood pressure medications of all time called “lisinopril.” Brand names vary. The researchers evaluated the effect of lisinopril

on cholesterol and blood pressure, because as you know, an increase in either of those raises risk for heart attack and stroke. The researchers determined that lisinopril did not have any impact on lipids or cholesterol, after all it is for hypertension. But the interesting thing is that they noticed a catalase connection. The higher the blood pressure was in a participant, the lower the amount of catalase enzyme present! Lisinopril seems to work, at least in part, by raising your catalase levels, specifically in your red blood cells. This in turn, will improve blood pressure numbers, both systolic and diastolic. This suggests that lisinopril has a secondary mechanism of action… the first being that it’s an ACE inhibitor and the second being it raises RBC (red blood cell) catalase! And would supplements do the same? No one can say and the reason is that the drug is raising endogenous levels of catalase. No supplement was given to these participants and besides, dietary supplements do not cure diseases and no claims can be made in that regard according to current FDA guidelines. I want to be clear in case they read this, I am referring to the catalase enzyme you make inside your body. The information I’m sharing is based upon an article entitled, “Can Erythrocyte Catalase Regulate Blood Pressure?” which was published in 2016. Your body manufactures its own catalase, it’s critical to make more of it by maintaining liver health! This is a potent antioxidant that also destroys formaldehyde too. If this topic interests you, and you would like to read the longer version of my article and learn more about formaldehyde sources, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Inside The Law UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share? By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suﬃce, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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Continued From Page 15 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.”

The Howell Times, November 28, 2020, Page 19 “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.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller U.S. Marine Thomas Connizzo, 95, of of the Ortley Beach section of Toms River Township, reflects on his time serving his country during World War II during a recent interview. His memories will be a part of a Bristol Myers tribute program for veterans. The United States Marine Corps celebrated its 245th birthday on November 10, 2020.

MAKE CHANA MASALA YOUR NEW WEEKNIGHT DINNER HERO By America’s Test Kitchen

The allure of chana masala, arguably one of North India’s most popular vegetarian dishes, is multifaceted. It’s visually stunning, incredibly fragrant, and, most importantly, downright flavorful. It’s also a practical dish that can be prepared in less than an hour using ingredients you probably already have on hand. We made a couple of discoveries that gave our recipe layers of flavor. For one, we opted for canned chickpeas because their flavor and texture were nearly indistinguishable from those of chickpeas that are cooked from dried, and we didn’t drain them because the canning liquid added body and savory depth to the dish. We also found that adding stronger foundational spices such as cumin, turmeric, and fennel seeds at the beginning of cooking ensured that they permeated the dish, and reserving the sweet, delicate garam masala until near the end preserved its aroma. A generous garnish of chopped onion, sliced chile, and cilantro added so much vibrancy, texture, and freshness that you’d never guess that most of the ingredients in the recipe were from the pantry.

CHANA MASALA Serves 4 to 6

1 small red onion, quartered, divided 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped coarse 2 garlic cloves, chopped coarse 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded and sliced thin crosswise, divided 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, undrained 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1/2 teaspoon table salt Lime wedges 1. Chop three-quarters of an onion coarse; reserve the remaining quarter for garnish. Cut cilantro stems into 1-inch lengths. Process chopped onion, cilantro stems, ginger, garlic and half of the serranos in a food processor until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, about 20 seconds. Combine the onion mixture and oil in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is fully softened and beginning to stick to saucepan, 5 to 7 minutes. 2. While the onion mixture cooks, process tomatoes and their juice in the now-empty food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add paprika, cumin, turmeric and fennel seeds to the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and their liquid and processed tomatoes and bring to boil. Adjust heat to maintain the simmer, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. While mixture cooks, chop reserved onion fine. 3. Stir garam masala and salt into the chickpea mixture and continue to cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are softened and sauce is thickened, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a wide, shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped onion, remaining serranos and cilantro leaves and serve, passing lime wedges separately. Recipe notes: Because the sodium contents of canned chickpeas and tomatoes vary, we include only a small amount of salt in this recipe; season with additional salt at the end of cooking if needed. If you prefer a spicier dish, leave the seeds in the serrano chiles.

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