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─Photo by Bob Vosseller This home on 71 East Connecticut Concourse was the subject of a resident’s complaint during a recent Jackson Township Council meeting citing it as a place for religious services causing noise and traffic issues in a residential area and that its use as a “prayer house” would run contrary to township code. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A township resident shared her fr ustration over what she described as a “prayer house” in her neighborhood that has caused noise and traffic issues. During a recent council meeting, Car r ie Smith, a resident of East Connecticut Concourse came before the
gover ning body “to talk about how my life has been turned upside down because of the presence of a prayer house that is next door to me.” She noted “it was so loud with them singing and banging and jumping and ever ything, I thought they would come through my dining room wall.
T h i s f r om i nd o or s in my house. I can’t spend time outside. We have lit tle k ids walking up onto my property.” “Cars are out of control and this is what it looks like every single day,” she said, handing photog r aphs to t he council. “As far as the eye can see is cars. We can’t plan to have
parties because there is no place to park. “My life has been turned in a 360. I’ve contacted Mr. (Terence) Wall (the township business administrator). I’ve contacted zoning because they are doing all kinds of construction in there that I know is just removing it further from (Prayer - See Page 2)
Warm Weather Sets Record High
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – At the beginning of November, many towns across the state enjoyed some not-so much fal l weat he r. 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 war m weather in the month of November has set records, with this weather being unusual du r i ng this time for the state of New Jersey. Rutgers University - New Brunsw ick Cli matolog ist David A. Robinson d iscussed how t h is
weather is uncommon for the state. “ Te m p e r a t u r e s a rou nd ma ny pa r t s of the state were 70 degrees or higher. Six consecutive days in November with temperatures above 70, and mind you temperat u res this time of the year should be in the mid to upper
50s,” Robinson stated. “Fou r d ays 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 the Department of Geography in the
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School of A r ts 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 (Warm - See Page 8)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials discussed an ordinance that will hopefully prevent injuries and even deaths in the future. “Ordinance 21-20 prohibits parking, stopping and standing along the outside curb of an unlit street from one of our town communities. There have been 173 motor vehicle crashes in Jackson last month alone,” Council Vice President Andrew Kern said during a recent council meeting. Kern added, “over the years we can all remember many horrific pedestrian accidents including one right outside this building. We vote for this ordinance tonight to make that area safer for our residents and the drivers who use our roads.” “Most of the roads of our rural town are not designed to accommodate on street (Curb - See Page 4)
County Workers Having COVID Leads To Questions About Election Safety
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – More than a dozen county workers tested positive for COVID-19, and officials said that the safety of the employees have been the utmost priority. Patch.com reported that a person working for the Board of Elections tested positive. More than 250 county employees sought testing. From that, 16 of them tested positive. However, there is not necessarily a direct link from these 16 to the initial person who tested positive. Ocean County Administrator Carl Block told The Patch that the 16 people were from (Safety - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 being a residential home because I can see all the appliances now. They removed the kitchen all but the appliances on a Sunday,” Smith added. She noted that, the owner of the home, had installed a fence because “they claim they were afraid of my dog who would lick you to death. They put a fence in but it was only done to a certain portion where a tree exists and they shaved the tree down, hooked the fence to it and never fi nished it.” “So, I get to look at this now. Plus, they never removed their existing fence. It’s just one thing after another. Why should my life suddenly have to suck because they moved in? No one lives in this house,” Smith said noting the address of the prayer house as 71 East Connecticut Concourse. She repeated to Council President Alex Sauickie that “no one lives there. It is used Friday through Sunday or when there is a holiday.” “How long has this been going on?” Sauickie asked. Smith said about a year and a half. “I’ve been contacting people for that long.” She said she had alerted authorities and provided video “about my lovely fence situation” and was told a violation had been issued. “They don’t pay any attention to any of that. I know they went there from zoning and were denied entry and it just fell off. Nobody ever went back,” Smith said. Sauickie asked Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin to clarify if zoning enforcement representatives investigating a potential violation could be denied entry. “They can be denied entry. There is a process that would require court approval. They would need more information,” McGuckin responded. Wall said that with this particular property “fi rst and second violations are already on the property and they have commenced with the summons phase of the process. That is from Jeff Purporo, the zoning officer.” Smith said, “I know a religious establish-
ment has to be over two acres, has to be 100 feet from the street, and has to have ample parking, none of which this has.” Wall said the issue was made aware to Andrew Cheney, the supervisor of the code enforcement office, Purporo in the Zoning Office and Wall also alerted the Jackson Police Department about the potential impact on traffic safety caused by the problem. Smith said buses have a hard time navigating through that area on either side of the road. “They are barely squeaking by.” Regarding a court summons, Smith wanted to know, “what if they don’t respond to that?” “Eventually, they will respond,” McGuckin said. “It has been a year and a half. I don’t have any hopes,” Smith added. “The process is that they are given warnings and they have been given warnings. The next stage is the issuance of summonses. When the summonses have been issued it is now in the court’s hands and the court decides how long it takes to resolve the matter,” the attorney explained. “In the meantime, they will be continuing to do construction and bringing it further and further from being a residential home,” Smith said. Smith was told as further violations are noted, further summonses could be added. “In addition to what has already been issued,” McGuckin replied. McGuckin said he didn’t know how far backed up the Jackson Municipal Court was. “I don’t know what their process is right now.” Smith said that it “was good to hear” that summonses may have been issued. “It sounds like a couple steps had to happen first and they happened and I sympathize with the time it has had to take and I’m sure the courts themselves are taking longer due to the pandemic but at least you have the status of where it is right now,” Sauickie said. Purpuro confi rmed on November 12, that a summons was issued and there was a court date and time of 9 a.m. December 17. Smith said as of November 14 that further construction was heard within the house.
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Neighbors of 71 East Connecticut Concourse Road have had difficulties on weekends finding a place to park on their street.
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parking. The need for some residents to park in these locations stems from the fact these com mu nities are not designed for residents to own more than two vehicles. Many of these units have a garage but however instead of housing cars they are used for storage by the residents,” Kern added. Kern said there were many self-storage facilities for residents to use in town instead of their garages. “It is my hope that this legislation shines a light on the dangers of designing a community or any new facility or project without enough parking.” The official said he’d like to see all f ut u re projects anticipate “multiple family types including some like my own that have three to four vehicles. Commercial projects or other facilities should be designed for the largest possible crowds so that people will not have to park on the street where it might be unsafe.” Kern also shared concerns about some of the pavement being able to be permeable to accept rain water. “Jackson is not an overcrowded north Jersey town. We should all work hard to keep the rural aspects that we all enjoy.” T he ord i n a nce wa s u n a n i mou sly approved for its introduction and was scheduled for a November 24 public hearing. Councilman Kenneth Bressi was not present at this meeting. In other news, Council President Alex Sauickie congratulated his fellow Republican Councilmen Steven Chisholm and Martin Flemming on their reelection. “While they ran unopposed the nu mber of votes they received was record breaking and I think a testament to how the residents feel about how they are doing so far. I also want to Councilman-elect Nino Borrelli who was already volunteering a lot of his time on the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. “Come Januar y I look for ward to working with him on council. I want to also thank the residents for overwhelmingly passing our ballot question on open space tax. It passed by a very large margin and we appreciate your putting your faith in us and we hope to
do some really good things with that,” Sauickie said. Sauickie said that the governing body would continue to identif y areas in the town that could be preserved and capture “the environment of Jackson.” During the public comment period for resolutions, Councilman-elect Borrelli thanked the council for adopting resolution 274-10 that supported 12th District Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bi l l cal l i ng for a ccou nt abi l it y a nd t ra nspa rency on t he pa r t of ut ilit y companies. Borrelli added, “this is why we are so fortunate to have Assemblyman Ron Dancer representing our best interests here in Jackson out in Trenton. I also want to thank Assemblyman (Gregory) McGuckin for co-sponsoring that legislation.” McGuckin also serves as Jackson’s attorney. “Hopefully the legislature will act in taking up those bills. This forthcoming rate increase by JCP&L could not have come at a worse time. Here’s hoping that they do the r ight thing by us customers and reverse course,” Borrelli said. The resolution was later unanimously passed. Borrelli added he was ecstatic about his future role as councilman. “I look forward to working with each and every one of you very soon.” Rules regarding the governance of all dog parks in Jackson were also approved through a resolution. A new dog park is planned for the township on the opposite side of the township from the one based in Johnson Memorial Park. A frequent user of that park is 85-yearold Jerry Schwartz who brings his dog Piper to the facility several times a week. His daughter Jodi Schwartz told The Jackson Times “he is the Grandpa of the dog park.” Sh e a d d e d t h a t h e r f a t h e r’s d og f r iends at the park may have saved his life. “They saw that my dad wasn’t himself and drove him home. Fortunately, my brother was there when they ar rived.” Jodi Schwartz said, “that’s how we see these people, as his extended family. He needed help and they responded. They have his back and that makes me have peace of mind. This is why Jackson Township needs more dog parks.”
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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
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
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.”
Fundraising Walk Held For At-Risk Kids
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The year 2020 has been rough for a lot of us. This article doesn’t need to go into detail dredging up some of the difficult challenges we all have faced. After all, you see it all over the TV and social media. But here’s something you don’t see: The plight of kids who have no place to call home. You might not see them, but they are around, on the fringes of society. There is one place for them, and that’s Ocean’s Harbor House. The organization has two houses for kids who need help. One is for kids ages 10-19 if they need up to 30 days just to get out of their environment for a time. The other is for youth 16-21. This is a longer-term placement where the goal is to learn self-sufficiency and life skills while they settle into a job or school. “Usually, we’re the first person they talk to at a pivotal point in their life,” said Laura Wagner, Director of Development and
Marketing for Harbor House. They also have counseling to keep a home environment from getting to the point where they need to get out. “A lot of people don’t realize we have services outside the home,” she said. Often, homeless youth aren’t seen or heard, she said. They will usually couch surf at their friends’ homes or sleep in cars. You don’t usually see them on the street. COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for the kids. Stay-at-home orders means they have fewer chances to get a break from a bad home life. Since November is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Month, Harbor House put on a fundraiser to not only help support the organization but to spread the word about what they do. The funds will go toward taking care of the two houses, which require 24/7 supervision and the supplies and services for a few dozen kids who are able to be there.
More than 50 people came out for the organization’s first Stepping Forward walk. The weather cooperated. It was brisk in the morning, but as the sun rose and the blood got pumping, it warmed up. They walked from Huddy Park to one of their houses and back. Clementine Franco was 16 when she
first came to Harbor House. “I was happy to be with peers who were in a similar situation as me,” she said. They helped her get her life back on track. Now, she’s a massage therapist who helps other people manage their pain. She took part in the walk with her young kids.
A few dozen people came out to walk for a good cause.
─Photo by Chris Lundy
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Continued From Page 1 different departments, and not all of them were counting votes. Those who tested positive had to quarantine. During a normal election, a voter would go up to a poll worker, take a ticket, and hand the ticket to another poll worker. Then, they would touch the voting booth. This time, polls were only open for those with disabilities and for people to drop off ballots that were already filled out. But scores of people had to come together to count the mail-in votes. It’s hard to say whether one way is safer than another, Block said, responding to questions from JerseyShoreOnline. Most poll workers are seniors, he said. Medical professionals have put seniors into a higher risk category for serious repercussions if they catch the coronavirus. The difference is that with the mail-in
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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 f ind 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 ver y active weather patter ns and stands to reason Jersey is going to feel the effect from time to time. That’s the way the weather patter ns operate sometimes.” Robinson further explained how you can’t necessarily pinpoint a specif ic month or week of warm weather that you can attribute to the general question of climate change. “ W h e n it c o m e s t o t h e wa r mt h , New Jersey continues to war m and that doesn’t mean ever y day, ever y month, ever y year is warmer than the previous one, but your odds increase for setting record highs as opposed t o s e t t i ng r e c ord lows ,” Robi n s on 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. “Fra n k ly, it’s becom i ng 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
election, a few dozen people had to be in one place. There were “40-50-60 extra people a night,” Block said. There were regular employees from the Department of Elections, other county departments to help with the workload, and the National Guard for security. In certain situations, liability comes into play. For example, if an employer willingly exposes their workers to unsafe working conditions, they can be sued. One of the reasons that senior centers have not reopened is because the state is not indemnifying the homeowners associations or holding them harmless. This means that someone who potentially caught COVID-19 at a clubhouse could sue the homeowners association. Similarly, the state did not offer such protections to counties for holding their elections by mail, Block said. However, if it became an issue, there are other legal protections the county can use.
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 ver y active weather patter ns 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 f ive 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 temperat u res i n t he Norther n Plains down in the Rockies. There seems to be a seesaw patter n, cold in the west, warm in the east, cold in the east, warm in the west, it all has to do with the f low of the jet stream.” With the recent war m 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 f low of the jet stream. “Last winter was the least snow y winter since records began in 1895 in Souther n New Jersey from roughly Mon mouth / Mercer Cou nt y. T hat sout her n half of t he st ate 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 t ropical pacif ic, an ocean to at mosphere phenomenon, generates the jet stream patter n where stor ms go up th rough 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Jackson
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Even in a pandemic, Kris Kringle will make his way to the township and other communities for the holidays. Mayor Michael Reina said he contacted the North Pole home of Santa Claus and his elves and once again scheduled a meeting with that jolly red suited soul to personally hand deliver Santa letters written by children of Jackson Township.
In order to ensure that Santa has enough time to write a letter back before Christmas, all letters must be received in the Mayor’s office by December 11. Letters should be addressed to: Santa Claus c/o Mayor Michael Reina, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. The mayor stressed that parents be sure that the child’s name, age, and address are clearly legible.
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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-Hi-NORAD, on December 24. Callers who cannot reach one of these volunteers will receive a recorded
update on Santa’s current 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.
Jackson Baptist Church Hosts Christmas Shopping Event
JACKSON – T he Jackson Baptist Church invites you to an outdoor Christmas shopping event on December 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come support Jackson home based
small business owners. The event takes place at the Jackson Baptist Church, 360 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson. Participation is free. See details and register at jacksonbaptist.org
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Freeholder Director Stresses Importance Of Grant Application For Businesses
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is encouraging small businesses having diff iculty making their commercial rent payments due to the coronavirus to apply for a grant that will assist them with rent/lease payments. Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism and business development, reported the grant program provides up to $30,000 for Ocean County businesses. While the program will run to the end of the year, applications will be considered on a first come first served basis. “Small businesses are truly the heart and soul of our communities. The Ocean County business community has been uniquely impacted by the pandemic since tourism and hospitality represent such a high percentage of its economic activity here,” Vicari said. “Our businesses were hit earliest and ha rdest by the pandem ic,” he said. “Throughout the summer months our business owners found creative ways to keep their businesses open while keeping employees and the public safe.” Ocean County is providing up to $10 million of its Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to help with those costs in order to provide needed financial relief to small businesses having a hard time paying lease payments or their monthly rent payment., “To further help our small businesses, the County will provide grants up to $30,000 to help defray the cost of rent or leases. This is a grant and not a loan. The grant is paid directly to the landlord,” Vicari said. The NJRA’s statewide business rental assistance grant program, which began earlier this year, resulted in some Ocean County businesses requesting assistance being wait listed. The freeholders agreed to par tner with the NJRA to administer the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program solely for Ocean County businesses in order to streamline the grant process. Vicari noted that it was important for small businesses “that this help be made available to them.” He urged Ocean
County small businesses or non-profits in Ocean County to apply for the grant as soon as possible. According to the NJRA, eligible applicants will need to supply a current copy of their executed lease outlining terms and conditions of the agreement, and a current New Jersey tax clearance certificate or current business registration issued by the state of New Jersey. This program will provide grants to small businesses leasing commercial space in mixed-use buildings; small businesses leasing space in commercial buildings; storefront businesses that lease their space and small businesses that demonstrate a loss due to COVID-19. The applicant must provide verification from the landlord that the respective business is in good standing with monthly lease obligations prior to March 1, 2020. The landlord and small business will need to sign certifications acknowledging the amount of outstanding lease obligations, not to exceed $30,000. The tenant will not be disqualified if monthly lease payments are current/up to date. He noted that in Ocean County there are 3,000 eateries or restaurants alone that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Steve Steiner, chairman of the Ocean Cou nt y Tou r ism Advisor y Cou ncil, recently told the Board of Freeholders that the County might see a loss of up to 30 percent of its restaurants before next summer due to the restrictions they are currently facing as a result of the pandemic. “We need to take this action in order to help our restaurants and small businesses survive and once again f lourish in the future. Their economic health is the county’s economic health,” Vicari said. Earlier this year, Ocean County had teamed up with the New Jersey Econom ic Developme nt Aut hor it y a nd provided small business grants up to $10,000 to more than 1,000 businesses in Ocean County. There are an additional 200 businesses awaiting final grant approval. To apply visit NJRA.us and follow the links for Ocean County Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance G rant Program.
Volunteers Needed For Hospice Care
OCEAN COUNTY − Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers who are willing to give companionship to a patient and their family. This is a gift one gives to themselves as
the rewards are abounding – to help another at this time in their lives. For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen O’Connell at 914-275-5766 or e-mail her at kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net
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Investigation Leads To Gun, Drug Arrests
By Chris Lundy JACKSON – After receiving allegations of drug activity at a Bryant Drive home, the township police Special Enforcement Unit pulled over the resident’s vehicle and arrested him. Eduardo Bustamante-Ferrer, 24, of Jackson was charged with possession of controlled
dangerous substance, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute in a school zone and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was processed and later lodged in the Ocean County Jail. The investigation came during the week of November 4 at his Bryant Drive address.
Between his vehicle and his home, police said they found more than 17 pounds of marijuana, over 300 THC vape cartridges, THC wax, paraphernalia used in the packaging and sale of marijuana and a .40 caliber handgun with a defaced serial number. Also seized was more than $13,000 in cash, a 2015 Acura TLX and multiple cell phones.
A warrant was issued for Luis Ramirez, age 25 for possession of a defaced firearm and possession of a high capacity magazine. Mr. Ramirez was a resident of the Bryant Drive residence and is also known to stay at a residence on Coventry Drive in Lakewood. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Visitor Restrictions Placed At Some Hospitals As COVID Increases
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Some local hospitals have begun restricting visitors due to an increase in COVID-19 across the state. Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford have instituted new procedures. “As a network, we anticipated another surge of COVID activity and developed a 30-chapter COVID playbook providing our teams with extensive direction on every aspect of patient care, including best practices on keeping everyone at our medical centers and facilities safe from infection,” said Dr. Kenneth N. Sable, Regional President, Hackensack Meridian Health, Southern Market. “This preparation includes stockpiling several months supply of PPE, expanded ICU capacities, rapid COVID testing, and better patient management strategies.” Restrictions began on November 15 and were still in place as of press time. The restrictions are expected to be temporary. They are explained in detail here: hackensackmeridianhealth.org/covid19/visitor-restrictions/ There are general changes for all buildings and specific ones for each medical facility. They involve number of visitors, and that visitors should wear masks and be symptom free. The rules are subject to change, so visiting this site is the best way to know for sure that you are seeing the most up-to-date information. Some rules did not change, Sable said. For example, staff have been tested for the virus or antibodies on a regular basis. There are still temperature screening and other monitoring of people coming to the hospital. COVID-19 patients have a different area of treatment and pathways in the buildings than non-COVID-19 patients. Disinfecting, social distancing, and cleaning and sanitizing of all areas have continued to be done. Additionally, there have been “above and beyond” measures such as using ultra violet light cleaning and fogging and testing air, water and surfaces. Other hospitals in the area are run by RWJBarnabas Health. A spokesperson there state that currently there are no visitor restrictions at Community Medical Center in Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Unique Holiday Gifts That Also Support Lung Health N EW J ER SEY – T he COV I D -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 Association’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 – a perfect heartwarming holiday sentiment. Washable, reusable multi-ply masks in “American Lung Association blue” are available through the organization’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 Association’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 Department and Luis Acevedo, Kaheel Thomas and Will Diaz, from Fort Lee Fire are featured in this year’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 support. Smoking is an addiction and quitting is difficult. But the American Lung Association’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. “While the 2020 holiday season might not be what you imagined, consider gifts from the Lung Association that are fun and unique – and also give back,” said Dr. Sharon Pine, local leadership board chair of the American Lung Association in New Jersey. “More than 36 million people are living with a lung disease, making many of them more susceptible to severe complications f rom COVID-19. By giving a gift from the Lung Association, you can support our most vulnerable when they need it the most.” 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 Association’s lifesaving mission and COVID-19 Action Initiative, visit Lung.org.
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, ar t, jewelr y, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. To apply as a vendor, visit asburyparkbazaar.com/home.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE United Way Holds Annual Children’s Winter Coat Drive
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has begun its annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. The drive helps local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need, especially with more families experiencing financial struggles during the ongoing pandemic. “United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties continues to be such a strong partner in improving the lives of our students,” said Stacey Monetti, principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River. “Thanks to the generous donations from the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, we can ensure that our neediest students are dressed warmly during all our outdoor activities including recess, snack and mask breaks, and outside learning activities. This donation will make a substantial positive difference for our students while helping to
alleviate one financial strain on families.” UWMOC will be collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T through 5T and children’s sizes small through extra-large. The coats will be distributed to over 25 local schools. The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will be accepting donations now through December 2. You can purchase coats online and will be shipped directly to UWMOC’s office. You can also make arrangements for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s office. The drive will also be accepting gift card donations to stores such as Boscov’s or Old Navy in any amount. General donations can be made online for UWMOC staff to purchase coats. The United Way office is located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes.
Jackson Baptist Church Holds Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt
JACKSON – The Jackson Baptist Church is hosting a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt and Birthday Party on December 12 at 5 p.m. Celebrate Christmas and turn your holiday
lights drive into a fun, family game and celebrate the birth of Jesus. There will be prizes, cake and gifts! For more details and registration, visit jacksonbaptist.org
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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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Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53. Open to any race. 609-709-5087. I'm submissive. (52)
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.
Single lady of color - 50-plus. Independent. Non-smoker. Attractive, seeks single gentleman 45-65. Trustworthy. Non-smoker. Stable. For companionship and friendship. 908-902-7119 Dating. (51)
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)
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) 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) 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)
Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (47) File Bankruptcy by James W. Donnelly, Esq., - Chapter 7, clear your debts, obtain a fresh start, free telephone consultation, hundreds of bankruptcy cases handled, practicing law since 1980. Cell 908-773-3727, email jwdprof@aol.com. (48) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359. (4) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)
Needed Live In - Grandmotherly caregiver for 66 year old MR female. Large private bedroom and bath. Lite housekeeping and cooking. Car available. Small salary. Call 732-657-4714. (1)
Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)
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) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule. Incentive Programs. Referral Bonus Paid time off. Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n)
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) 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. (52)
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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)
$9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen. (48)
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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (50)
BB Towing And Recycling - We buy it all. Cars, trucks, all metals bought. Top prices paid. Light iron 560 cars, 650 late model cars, trucks. Any condition. Cash paid. 609-758-8850. (47)
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to
him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going
to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend
physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely
even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.
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Former Ocean County Man Charged Again With Child Pornography
By Alyssa Riccardi WARETOWN – An Atlantic County man who formerly lived in Waretown has now been charged with child porn again after previously being charged in 2012. On November 13, authorities fi led an indictment against Stephen Tisch, 36, of
Online Autism Resources Center Created
OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting Magazine list of “Best Autism Apps” and titles of autism-related eBooks available through OCL’s Hoopla® app. It also contains links to services available through New Jersey state government agencies and local, statewide and national autism-related organizations devoted to education, employment training, housing assistance, therapy, medical practices, multiple services, information and referral, safety, and legal issues. To visit the Autism Resources Center, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.
Flu Clinic Dates Announced By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COU NTY – Have you received your f lu shot yet? The Ocean Count y Health Depar t ment has just announced appointment dates for their f lu clinic. The next one is December 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Jackson Township Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd. The OCHD wants to remind residents t hat t he f lu vacci ne protects against several different f lu vir uses (strains). If you are six months of age and older you should get vaccinated against seasonal f lu ever y year. It is ver y impor tant for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases to get a f lu shot. Children under the age of six months are at high-risk of serious f lu illness. Although they are too you ng to be vaccinated, you can prevent them from getting sick by having caregivers get vaccinated. Visit ochd.org/f lu to make an appointment, and remember to complete all required forms prior to your visit. The complete schedule with clinic lo cat ion s, d at e s a nd t i me s w i l l be listed below:
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Minotola on one count each of possession and distribution of child pornography. According to authorities, Tisch shared images of child sexual abuse on an online social media forum. Investigators also discovered images depicting the sexual exploitation of children on Tisch’s cellphone.
In 2012, Tisch was suspected of being a part of a child pornography distribution network. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Tisch’s home was determined to be a “distribution point for the online distribution of pornographic images of children.”
Tisch faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, if convicted as a repeat offender of a possession of child pornography charge. Distribution of child pornography can give Tisch an additional 15 to 40 years in prison if convicted.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Celebrating Thanksgiving
Dear Joel, This year, because of COVID-19, we’ll be scaling back our Thanksgiving/ Friendsgiving celebration to just immediate family. Rather than trying to recreate our yearly traditions on a smaller scale, I thought it would be fun to change it up and do something completely different. Do you have any ideas how to make Thanksgiving 2020 a memorable one? Answer: Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for our blessings, and to help those who are less fortunate. So, it’s the perfect time to support local business and restaurants by ordering their Thanksgiving or other menu items to go. Not only will
you get a break from the stress and anxiety of cooking, your guests will get a delicious, professionally prepared meal and the restaurant will get some much need business during what is sure to be a difficult holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
State Mandates Workplace COVID-19 Safety Rules
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, New Jersey has mandated that private and public employers need to implement uniform health and safety standards to prevent and protect workers against the coronavirus. On October 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order requiring employers to follow protocols as of November 5. The guidelines are as followed: • Workers to keep at least 6 feet from each other “to the maximum extent possible.” • Workers and visitors to wear a face mask, with limited exceptions. • Employers to provide masks to workers at the company’s expense. • Employers to provide workers, customers, and visitors with sanitizing materials at the company’s expense. • Employers to conduct daily health checks of workers, such as temperature screenings, visual symptom checking, and more. • Employers to notify workers when there is possible exposure to the virus. • Employers to provide workers with breaks throughout the day to wash their hands. • Employers. to routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched areas in accordance to state and federal guidelines. The state Labor Department has also created an online complaint form for workers to submit so that the department and the
state Health Department can investigate protocols. Safety training will be included within the protocol for employers. Murphy stated how the state needed to create the standards because the federal government has not established federal guidelines. New Jersey is now the only state in America to “leverage its public sector-only jurisdiction to protect workers in the private sector from COVID-19,” state Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “We now have the essential tools and resources we need to ensure businesses are operating safely, and our economy is moving forward,” Asaro-Angelo added. “By protecting New Jerseyans in the workplace, we are lessening the health risks to families and communities. As more people return to work, the high standards we have set today will be critical in maintaining our public health.” The Protect NJ Workers Coalition led a six-month campaign urging Murphy to take action to protect employees against COVID-19. The new order came as a result of the campaign and also due to a rise in cases. 1,682 more positive tests and 14 more deaths have occurred in New Jersey for COVID-19 while 1,010 patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases. State officials stated how this is the 11th straight day of more than 1,000 new cases, this occurring for the first time since early July.
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Ocean County Sees Increase In Pumpout Boat Services
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – This past summer saw an increased demand for pumpout boat services on waterways in Ocean County. More people decided to spend time on the water during this summer of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “the pumpout boat program has broken through the milestone of 2 million gallons of effluent (2.1 mil. gal.), removed from more than 98,500 recreational boats since the start of the program in 1997.” Vicari, who is liaison to the popular program added, “the County’s successful pumpout boat program is a major factor towards ensuring that our coastal waters, such as the Barnegat Bay and the Little Egg Harbor, remain clean.” Six boats make up the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program which concluded its 23rd season in mid-October. “The demand for pumpout boat services dramatically increased in the 2020 boating season, breaking all records. There was a 24 percent increase in total vessels serviced and a 13 percent increase in total gallons pumped over the previous year,” Vicari added. According to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, there was “a significant increase in boaters on the water, boat sales and new boaters” as well. Vicari said, “if there were any silver linings from the coronavirus pandemic, it appears that people returned to boating in large numbers in order to enjoy leisure activities safely. This is also helpful to our local economy. “While there were restrictions in place, boating seemed a good choice to maintain social distancing and public safety,” Vicari added. Pumpout boat operators and captains maintained and operated the boats in accordance with safe social distancing protocols. The captains maintained a minimum distance of 6 feet from other boaters, and practiced no-contact pumpouts and disinfecting of nozzles. The vessels were thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant regularly. “It was important to meet all the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines in order to keep our captains safe and the public they serviced. Making these changes didn’t make for an easy summer but knowing the importance of protecting Barnegat Bay and working with the captains and other partners, we were able to make it a safe and successful boating season,” Vicari said. He noted that this also meant providing boaters with a means to properly dispose onboard wastewater. More than 8,400 boats were serviced during the 2020 summer season and almost 200,000 gallons of effluent were removed from the vessels that could otherwise have ended up in the Barnegat Bay. Pumpout boats are equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats are available to provide the pumpout service on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend running through October. “Even with the added concerns about COVID-19 and the increase in requests for service, our captains did a great job. Their dedication and commitment to the environment and the boaters they served was even more evident this season. We couldn’t do it without them,” he said. Brick Township, Seaside Park, the Tuckerton Seaport and the Ocean County Utilities Authority are all partners in the program. The six full-time boats were all purchased by Ocean County. The purchasing costs were reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the New Jersey Shore-to-Please license plate program. These same programs fund the installation of fixed pumpout stations at marinas throughout coastal New Jersey. Ocean County and the Ocean County Utilities Authority shared in the operational costs for the boats in the amount of up to $20,000 per full time boat. The $130,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other operational costs. This allowed for the service to be provided free of charge to boaters. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also provides grant funds to offset the operational costs.
New Egypt Flea Market Village Hosts Small Business Saturday
NEW EGYPT – Join ever yone on November 28 for a day of shopping local, shopping small and a head start on your holiday shopping! The New Egypt Flea Market Village
will be all dressed up for the holidays and they’ll be sales and promotions galore arou nd the village. The f lea market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 28 - dec 4 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may think you’re being decisive and defending your rights, but others might find your actions disruptive. The next few days are not an ideal time to formalize agreements or make major purchases. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your ambitions in balance with your abilities. To be successful in any undertaking, you will need to get organized. Don’t volunteer to take on any extra responsibilities in the early part of the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might think faster than usual and have numerous stories to tell, but those around you could be unreceptive today. Look forward to a family get-together or sports event in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may fear you’ll lose a chance to make some extra money or get a good deal, but it might be best to be conservative. Hold off on making major purchases or initiating new enterprises as the week begins. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rest on your laurels for the next few days. Some important undertakings likely will require careful advance planning, so it’s not a good idea to try to force an issue. Use extra time to make your household tidy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not be able to begin a new project until you have resolved a misunderstanding, but it could take a few days until you find the right approach. In the week ahead, keep track of your excel-
lent ideas. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Caution and diplomacy can be assets during the week ahead. Don’t be quick to take offense or take action during any misunderstanding. A partner, co-worker or the checkout clerk could be irritable and easily upset. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take time to plan. Just because you’ve come up with some excellent ideas doesn’t mean you should start a new project immediately. In the upcoming week, focus on being thoughtful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Have faith in yourself and your resilience in the upcoming week. Even the most challenging situations can be conquered if you are determined and refuse to give up or give way to doubts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer clear of impatience and impulsiveness. A few pressing issues from the past might stand in the way of your current plans. Wait until the second half of the week to make key decisions or changes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t act like someone with money to burn. Avoid signing contracts and making promises early in the week. Planetary conditions are temporarily unfavorable for investments or decision-making. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Knee-jerk reactions can cause damage. Wait for clarity in order to avoid making a diďŹƒcult and tense situation even worse. Wait until the last half of the week to begin a new activity or make an important decision.
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