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Wrapping presents is a team eﬀort that fills the gym. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Nearly 40 years ago, a township first grade teacher unknowingly sparked a Christmas tradition when she simply asked her class, “What is Santa Claus

going to bring you on Christmas Eve?” Sadly, one child broke the teacher’s heart with his response of “Santa Claus never comes to my house.” Saddened by the boy’s story, the school staff started a

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drive to help the boy and his family as well as a handful of other needy children. The Kevin’s Kids Drive didn’t end that holiday season. It continued on and remains to this day. It operates

with a list of families that school oﬃcials anticipate will include some 300 children and their families this year. The goal of the annual Kevin’s Kids Drive is to provide not only toys (Toy - See Page 8)

Freeholders, In Split Vote, Decline Buying Land From Towns

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The all Republican, five-member Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders were divided on whether the county can buy land from a town to preserve it as open space. Their most recent meeting featured some strong words with voices a bit louder than usual. Ultimately, the measure

to buy land from towns was shot down. In a 3 to 2 vote, the Board did not adopt this year’s Ocean County Open Space, Parks and Recreation Plan amendment to its “master plan” regulating economic and community development and to preserve and protect its natural resources. Had it been passed the plan would have permitted Ocean County’s leadership to

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buy existing public land owned by the 33 municipalities in the county. It would have used revenue from its 1.2 cent-dedicated open space tax that voters passed back in 1997. Currently that fund holds around $50 million for property conservation but the sticking point was that the amendment (Freeholders - See Page 10)

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By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Councilman Robert McCarthy brought up concerns about the borough school district during a recent Borough Council meeting. “They did approve another superintendent bonus. It is frightening to think from my perspective as we get very little in the way of answers how we could possibly, given the nature of education in this pandemic, state how we are achieving merit goals but apparently we are as it was approved unanimously” McCarthy said. “That is crazy,” Mayor Robbins said. He added, “it is concerning because in going over the monthly bill statements which was $348,693.57 as of October now the cash balance as of August 31 was negative $178,438.34. The August 18 balance was a negative $396,971.94 which would indicate some money has been received during that point. This has been a trend in my reports for well over a year now.” “The continued reasoning is slow state funding. I don’t know how the funding is distributed exactly but it doesn’t seem possible that (School - See Page 4)

Officials: Borough Can’t Enforce Rent Control

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – After months of presenting his reasons for the need for rent control in the borough, a resident was disappointed to hear that nothing could be done. Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman and Mayor Harry Robbins both made comments during a recent Borough Council meeting stating that there was nothing the borough

could do concerning his requests to have some form of rent control in the community. A resident who feared reprisals if his name was mentioned, by the management of the private trailer park facility he lives at, has been urging the governing body to investigate the issue as increases in rent have occurred. The resident said this (Rent - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 1 the school can maintain negative balance for years on end. I have some concerns where we are going,” McCarthy said. State law makes towns collect school taxes and then pay the appropriate share over to the district. Merit bonuses were implemented during the Christie administration. At the time, he placed a cap on superintendent salaries. The merit bonuses were challenges a superintendent would strive to achieve and get a bonus in pay for accomplishing. McCarthy said substitute pay was increased but that was universal and happening in all districts during the pandemic. Two transportation contracts were approved for special

needs students. He added that no one else was present to attend the last School Board meeting. “There was one teacher and myself. They have not offered any virtual board meetings for several months including the ones they were having in the middle of the day in the middle of the week, at four in the afternoon, two in the afternoon. One was 11:30 in the morning which brings me back to my negative balance question. It is unusual what is going on,” McCarthy said. Councilwoman Hodges noted that some who run for the board do so “to benefit their own child.” Councilman Davis said that some run with “a real fire in their belly but that fire seems to go out.” McCarthy also said that the Board of

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Education reported no positive cases of the coronavirus. “They are currently, preemptively prepping by making purchases to repopulate the school for in-person learning environment. They are preparing for when and if the state and federal government allows their return.” McCarthy also noted that the Lakehurst PTA “is in desperate need of membership.” He also noted the loss of many long serving teachers, “20- and 39-year teachers in the district during the year. There is something to that as well. You don’t generally leave one tenured position at the top of the pay scale and leave and go elsewhere. You start at the bottom.” The Manchester Times reached out to Lakehurst School Superintendent Loren Fuhring regarding the concerns expressed by the governing body. Fuhring said the August financial report, “was addressed at the board meeting and (School District Business Administrator Barry) Parliman explained that the state does not provide payments in June and August in a typical year, however added a non-payment to the month of September.” “Unfortunately, this left a deficit in our cash flow, which has since been resolved with the district receiving three payments in the month of October. The state normally does not provide state aid payment in June or August and for current year, due to COVID-19, only one payment was sent in September,” Fuhring added. Fuhring noted that the School District does not provide bonuses to staff members and regarding board vacancies “one seat on the

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board of education was open several months ago due to a member of the board moving out of Lakehurst.” Two seats were available for election, one being this opening for a three-year term and an additional seat from a retiring board member, who served 18 years to the Lakehurst school community. The superintendent added that one administrator recently filed for early retirement due to medical reasons and one teacher retired after 25 years of service. “For the last several months, the Lakehurst School District Board of Education meetings were held in person and open to the community. We have not utilized Zoom for our meetings in quite some time. The district had diﬃculty obtaining quorum in a timely fashion to submit required documents to the state regarding the Restart and Recovery Plan for the November board meeting and the only time this could be accomplished was at 9 a.m. on a Friday,” Fuhring said. “Currently, the school district is still offering full remote instruction to families, however we are bringing students back into district for the second marking period for five-day a week, in-person learning,” the superintendent said. Fuhring added, “students will be present on an abbreviated day schedule. The Lakehurst School District has been extremely successful with our plans and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and students.” The School Board’s next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on December 9 at the Lakehurst Elementary School on Union Avenue.

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Continued From Page 1 but also necessities such as clothing and food. “Yes, this is a Christmas Drive, but hopefully the necessities provided will help parents in these diﬃcult times throughout the year,” said Manchester School District Director of Student and Administrative Services Alex George. He serves as the chairperson of the drive. “Through the generosity of the Manchester School District, the Manchester Police, many local businesses, senior villages and the entire Manchester community, Kevin’s Kids Christmas Drive hopes to grant the specific Wish List of each child. “Teachers contact parents of the identified children and develop the wish list of each child. During this process, staff discover that for so many of these children it is the very first ‘new’ pair of sneakers or that first brand new outfit for school or a bicycle that will be their own, instead of one that someone else discarded.” George added, “this Holiday Drive enables ‘Santa’ to visit the home of each of these disadvantaged children, bringing not just

Rent:

Continued From Page 1 facility he lives in has many elderly residents on fixed incomes and the increases are hitting their monthly budgets hard. The resident was disappointed to hear Goldman and the mayor’s comments stating that there was nothing the borough could do concerning his requests to have some form of rent control in the community because it applies to a private trailer park facility. For months the resident has asked for the governing body and its attorney to review what it was empowered to do on that subject. He said there were 300 rentals in the borough and some were facing “seriously

gifts but joy. The children and families that we help struggle every other day of the year and we want them to have at least one special day full of surprise and delight. It offers these children the chance to believe that good things can happen to them.” “We ask individuals, businesses and community groups for any contribution that you can make to help us carry out our pledge to make sure that Santa Claus visits every home in Manchester. Each donation goes directly to buy food, new toys and clothing for every child identified on our list,” said George. “It is through your help and generosity that we can achieve our goal,” George said. How To Help To donate to the 38th Annual Kevin’s Kids Christmas drive, make checks payable to Manchester Township Middle School with “Kevin’s Kids” written in the memo section and mail to: Kevin’s Kids, Manchester Township Middle School, 2759 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester, NJ 08759. The deadline for donations is December 11. You can also visit manchestertwp.org/ kevinskids for drop off locations, fundraising events, and more information. exorbitant rent. Some have $600 going to the landlord.” “The landlords are allowed to make money but it has to be reasonable,” Goldman said. “There isn’t anything legal we can do,” Mayor Robbins said. “Unfortunately,” Councilwoman Patricia Hodges added. Councilman James Davis said rent control such as what exists in New York City is for those developments operated by a municipality. In other business, Council President Steven Oglesby reported that a review process for all borough department heads is being developed. “We want to make sure the employee evaluations are being done but so are the department heads.”

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runs contrary to the wording of the open space tax which was intended to be used to purchase only privately-owned property that could be developed. Last year, voters approved an amendment to the natural Lands Trust Fund Program to permit the “acquisition, development and maintenance for recreational and his-

toric preservation purposes.” Before that, only farmland and wilderness could be purchased for preservation in their existing states. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “I realize Freeholder (Virginia) Haines (who serves as chairwoman of the county Department of Parks and Recreation and also serves as the liaison to the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee) that it is your department but the

1.2 cents belong to the people of Ocean County. Before we spend one cent of taxpayer’s money there has to be full and total transparency. Before I take the vote today, I want to feel comfortable that we are doing the right thing.” Haines, who spearheaded the amendment proposal requested to be the last speaker on the issue, but Vicari said he would be the last speaker as the director of the board. When asked if he had any comments

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Borough Of Lakehurst Announces Changes To Holiday Festivities

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – Due to the pandemic, and Governor Murphy’s Executive Order, the Borough will not be holding its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this year. Outdoor events were recently curtailed to 25 people.

However, the judging of the Annual Holiday Lighting Contest will go on. During the week of December 18 through 26 the judges will have the difficult task of judging the wonderful display of lights for both businesses and residences. For more information, contact the Borough Hall at -732-657-4141.

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Five doctors wrote prescriptions for opioids without regard for the risks of addiction, overdose and death, the State Attorney General’s Oﬃce said. Dr. Mukaram Gazi of Hamilton, Dr. Serge Menkin of Holmdel, Dr. Kieran Slevin of Hainesport, and Dr. Felix Roque of West New York face having their licenses suspended or revoked. A fifth, Dr. Alexandru Burducea, already had his license revoked. They are accused of writing “off-label” prescriptions for Subsys, an opioid and cancer pain medication after being paid by the drug’s manufacturer, Insys Therapeutics, Inc. It is described as a fast-acting fentanyl spray 50 times more potent than heroin. The addictive chemical is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only for the narrow purpose of treating breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant patients. The first four doctors each received more than $50,000 between 2012 and 2016 from Insys, in payments disguised as speaking and consulting fees, officials said. One patient of Roque overdosed, while other patients were at heightened risk of addiction, overdose, and death. Burducea had his license revoked and was sentenced to nearly five years in prison by a New York federal court for his role in the Subsys kickback scheme. Cha rges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. “We will hold accountable all those whose misconduct has helped fuel the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “Today, we’re taking action against multiple doctors who sold their medical licenses and prescription pads to Insys and put their personal financial interests above their patients’ health and well-being. These actions should serve notice to those who unlawfully push opioids from their exam rooms that they are not above the law and are no different than those that push heroin on street corners.” “We are committed to holding everyone accountable who is involved in illegal and unethical kickback schemes that have contributed to the overdose epidemic in this state,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “We will not allow patients in this state to be used as pawns in moneymaking schemes that pose extreme dangers to patient safety, violate basic principles of medical ethics, and erode trust in the medical profession.” “These five doctors acknowledged that they had read the risks associated with Subsys and understood that it was approved only for narrow uses as a cancer pain medication,” said Sharon Joyce, Director of NJ CARES. “Nevertheless, they chose to ignore the unequivocal risks to their patients in favor of the easy money Insys

was offering. Their unsavory collaboration with Insys endangered their patients and undermined efforts to end the opioid crisis and prevent more lives from being lost.” The State is seeking to suspend or revoke the doctors’ licenses on grounds of fraud, professional misconduct, gross negligence that endangered the life and safety of their patients, and/or indiscriminate prescribing of a controlled dangerous substance. According to the allegations: From 2013 through 2015, Dr. Mukaram Gazi, a urologist, allegedly accepted Insys-funded dinners described as “lectures,” trips for “training,” and payments totaling more than $132,000, which Insys thinly disguised as “speaker’s fees.” In addition to allegations of indiscriminate prescribing for multiple patients, the State’s complaint notes that Gazi’s signature appeared on forms used to obtain insurance coverage for Subsys prescriptions, which incorrectly identified Gazi’s specialty as oncology and provided false explanations for why Subsys was being prescribed. From 2012 through 2016, Dr. Serge Menkin, a pain management specialist, allegedly accepted $111,000 from Insys, which also paid for travel and expenses for both him and his guests. According to the State, Insys repeatedly paid Menkin thousands of dollars to deliver remarks before audiences that included zero to one prescriber; in at least one instance, Insys paid Menkin in full for an event that was cancelled. From 2013 through 2016, Dr. Kieran Slevin, an anesthesiologist, allegedly accepted more than $83,000 in cash payments that Insys thinly disguised as “speaker’s fees,” as well as lavish dinners posing as “lectures,” and all-expense paid trips for “training.” According to the State’s complaint, Slevin’s speaker events were held at high-end restaurants chosen by him and were sparsely attended, often by repeat attendees, including those who did not have any prescribing authority. From 2013 through 2015, Dr. Felix Roque, a pain management specialist, allegedly accepted more than $53,000 in “speaker’s fee” payments from Insys, in addition to meals and travel. As alleged in the complaint, an Insys sales representative advised her superiors that Roque would not prescribe Subsys “until he attended a conference,” and that he had asked “to be put up” at the Fairmont Princess, a luxury hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shortly thereafter, Roque attended a conference in Arizona, funded by Insys and subsequently began prescribing Subsys. As also alleged in the complaint, one of Roque’s patients overdosed on a Subsys prescription he wrote. Subsys is one of six transmucosal immediate release fentanyl (“TIRF”) medications (Opioids - See Page 20)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Want Study Of COVID’s Impact On Students

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders are endorsing a bill that is reviewing the impact of the conditions students are facing through the restrictions of remote learning and hybrid learning. This bill will look at the on-again, off-again classroom learning and other educational changes that students and teachers have had to adapt to since the pandemic started. It has the support of two former teachers who are Freeholders. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Gerry P. Little said legislation proposed by state Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, would require the New Jersey Department of Education to immediately study the effects COVID-19-related closures and changes have had on students. Vicari said, “we agree with Senator Ruiz that students have been impacted by the changes in the school routine. The big question is how much has their education suffered?” Little said he was also concerned about the other aspects of the school environment that

children have lost. “School doesn’t mean just books. I’m concerned that students are losing the support and counseling services available at school. Children learning from home also lose out on the social benefits of interacting with teachers and other students.” The two Freeholders strongly prefer students returning to the classroom, but understand why in some cases the pandemic makes that diﬃcult or even impossible. Senator Ruiz’s bill would require the Department of Education to prepare a detailed report on student progress within 60 days of the bill becoming law. The study would help educators prepare a further plan on how to assist students once the pandemic ends and traditional classroom learning resumes throughout the state. The legislation should receive bipartisan support in Trenton according to Little and Vicari. Vicari noted, “our children’s education cannot become bogged down in politics. I hope both parties will see the importance of this legislation and act swiftly to make it law.”

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TOMS RIVER – Ocean Classic Concerts Presents: Christmas Hope Concert, a virtual event featuring the national and international acclaimed vocal artist, Chris Pinnella. The concert will be streamed on December

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Sheriff ’s Toy Drive Cancelled

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department, which usually has huge boxes in public buildings to collect toys, announced that they will not be doing it this year. They posted an announcement on their web site: “Out of concern for the health

of the public, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic this year, regretfully, the OCSO Annual Holiday Toy Drive will not be held. We anticipate resuming the drive next year. We wish everyone good health and happiness this holiday season. Please stay safe.”

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Continued From Page 14 that instantly deliver the powerful painkiller fentanyl through the oral membranes. Because TIRF medicines carry a high risk for misuse, abuse, addiction, overdose, and serious complications due to medication error, the FDA has subjected these medications to significant restrictions. The New Jersey medical license of Man-

hattan anesthesiologist Alexandru Burducea was revoked. He had pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court last year to accepting $68,000 in bribes and kickbacks from Insys in exchange for prescribing Subsys. In January 2020, he was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison. During his sentencing, it was revealed that Burducea had also cheated on the examination required for him to be permitted to prescribe Subsys, lied to FBI agents about his involvement

in the Insys speaker program, and posted false patient reviews online for two doctors who fired him after he was arrested for his involvement in the scheme. Other doctors also were banned from practice for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys to non-cancer patients: Kenneth P. Sun, a Phillipsburg pain management practitioner, had his licensed revoked in August 2018, after he accepted $117,000 from Insys and prescribed Subsys

to patients who did not meet the federal criteria for receiving it. Vivienne Matalon, a Cherry Hill family physician, had her license revoked in May 2018, for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys to three patients who did not meet the federal criteria for receiving it, including one who died from an overdose. Manoj Patharkar, who owned pain management centers in Middlesex and Passaic counties, had his license revoked in November 2016, for indiscriminately prescribing Subsys, among other misconduct. Louis Spagnoletti, a Marlton pain management specialist, was temporarily barred from treating patients in March 2018, amid allegations he indiscriminately prescribed opioids including Subsys to seven patients. Spagnoletti died before disciplinary action against was concluded. Meanwhile, the state is suing Insys’s founder, John N. Kapoor. Insys is a defendant in the State’s lawsuit against Kapoor, but litigation against the company has been on hold since the company declared bankruptcy and filed a plan of liquidation.

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Continued From Page 10 River) didn’t preserve it. “That’s a false argument. This is nothing against the mayor of Toms River for whom I personally am very fond of. The problem is that if we pass this today this will create a slippery slope down the road that will this $50 to $60 million fund will become a political piggy bank.” “Government land is already preserved. Nobody needs to buy it,” Little added. He said that the people of Toms River don’t want that land developed and any attempts to see it developed would end up with voters removing elected oﬃcials who would allow it to happen. Haines had sought to gain support from members of the Board to acquire two undeveloped parcels owned by Toms River which she stated could be utilized to expand Ocean County College’s campus and its county park. Haines said she wanted to see “the legacy of the late Freeholder John Bartlett who was the architect of the Ocean County Open Space Plan before he took ill, continue. I think we do an outstanding job. I think we want nothing more than to have clean drinking water and to preserve our land and I think we are doing right by the people of Ocean County.” She voted in support of the measure as did Deputy Freeholder Director Gary Quinn. Vicari agreed with Little’s position that the program could become politicized. Kelly said while he was not opposed to the plan, he ultimately voted no saying he wasn’t comfortable with a major policy decision being made through a divided vote of the board’s membership. In a follow-up interview with Toms River Business Administrator Louis Amoruso, he said that the land will continue to be in the township’s open space inventory. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A local man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing his ex-girlfriend and leading police on a chase. Jorge Juarez Mendoza, 24, of Lakewood, was sentenced on charges of Aggravated Assault, Eluding, and Criminal Mischief. He has been in prison since his arrest on September 7, 2019. Police said they spotted a car speeding in and out of traﬃc on New Hampshire Avenue. Mendoza was driving, but the vehicle belonged to his ex-girlfriend, Marcela Alban. After eluding the oﬃcers, he crashed into multiple vehicles on Ocean Avenue. Mendoza climbed out of the passenger-side window, over Alban, who was unconscious inside. He was arrested, and it was determined his Blood Alcohol Content was .14. Alban was treated for her injuries at Monmouth Medical

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Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53-63. Open to any race. 609-709-5087. I'm submissive. (1)

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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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)

Items For Sale NY Yankees Jacket - Men's large with World Championship Patch, $50. NY Yankees jacket ladies medium, $50. 732-657-7380. (52)

Help Wanted 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)

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) School Bus Drivers Wanted! $19.50 per hour $1200 Sign on Bonus. Flexible hours and pm trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements required. Willing to train. Please call 732-905-5100. (49) Needed a part time hourly (fill in) aid and live-in aid/companion Female only, for a 56yr. old disabled veteran at my COVID safe home in Toms River. Very light duty in exchange for you live here 100% free, plus a private bedroom, private bath and a small salary. Must have drivers lic. Please call 201-306-6839. (52) 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) 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) Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required. Call Lee 732-719-0018. (51) Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49) 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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LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups. Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-3350330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52)

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)

Services 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)

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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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)

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) Gutter Cleaning - $60 special, Holiday City, Silver Ridge homes. Also Leaf removal. Call Jim 609-335-0330. (52) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) APlus Home Improvement and Repairs - Fully licensed and insured. Over 30 years experience. No job to small. Call Duane 908-278-1322. (52) 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)

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42 Lose stamina 43 A whole lot 46 Cartoon character who is ﬁve apples tall 50 Chase scene maneuvers, slangily 52 Some bottled waters 53 Most tidy 55 Arcing shot 56 Fleshy facial feature 57 Student advocacy org. 58 Off-the-cushion pool shot 60 Receives a go-ahead ... and a hint to what’s hidden in 16-, 29-, 35and 46-Across 62 Render weaponless 63 Maiden name leadin 64 Country rocker Steve 65 Jam-packed 66 FedEx rival 67 React to yeast Down

1 Restaurant host 2 Like most pet birds 3 Writer Deighton 4 Dickens’ “The Mystery of Edwin __” 5 Upstate New York lake 6 Actress Dunaway 7 Playfully pranks, for short 8 Stubborn equine 9 Cut down to size 10 German city where Wagner was born 11 Crime after a data breach, perhaps 12 “See ya” 13 Architectural details 17 Title planet in a 2001 sci-fi film 23 In need of patching 24 __ finder: carpenter’s tool 25 Wine city near Sacramento 26 Just managing, with “out” 27 Witness

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Hours Increased At OCC COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With COVID-19 seeming to increase swiftly throughout the state, Ocean County will be extending the hours of testing at the Ocean County College drive thru test site. The site will now be open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The increase in hours will allow us to increase the number of tests conducted from about 200 a day to about 300 per day,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “Since the opening of the test site in March, we have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents.” The site will have tests for both symptomatic and asymptomatic Ocean County residents. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. Proof of residency will be required. For questions, call the Health Department at 732-341-9700, Ext. 7411. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. “As people see the number of positive cases increase, more want to be tested,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “People also want to be tested for the holidays. Testing will show if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic. This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. “We have also consistently encouraged our residents to get tested,” Regenye said. “When you add all this up the demand for tests has increased. We believe the longer

hours will address this demand. We can also adjust the hours again if necessary.” “This site has been the result of a successful partnership with the college, our area hospitals, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and the Ocean County Oﬃce of Emergency Management, the Ocean County Health Department and a host of other collaborators who have come together to make this work for our citizens,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important to be flexible at the site so we can offer more tests when needed.” “At the Ocean County College testing site, residents remain in their cars and medical personnel perform a nasal swab,” Little noted. “We have worked to make this convenient and more importantly safe for the public, the health care providers on site and staff. Once a test is completed, results will be returned to residents in approximately three to five days. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference.com/patients/ and through the Ocean County Health Department residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,” Regenye said. The most common symptoms of COVID 19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. Ocean County has also created a system to deliver results to residents in a timely manner and provide guidance, consultation and next steps. Oﬃcials are asking all residents to take the necessary steps to control and stop the virus from spreading. It’s asked that residents wear masks, practice social distancing, frequently wash hands and to stay home when sick.

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Is It The Flu Or COVID-19?

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – From the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic it was known that the symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 were similar. Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Oﬃcer Daniel Regenye said “to determine the difference isn’t simple based on just an individual’s symptoms and so this is where testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.” It’s even more challenging when the pandemic coincides with flu season. Some people are ignoring COVID-19 symptoms because they think it’s just the flu, health experts said. The problem is they continue to have contact with others and potentially spread the virus. OCHD Assistant Public Health Oﬃcer Patty High said, “we’re seeing down the road through contact tracing that individuals that start with flu-like symptoms try to be optimistic and believe it’s only a quick flu bug or cold. “Additionally, they don’t want to sacrifice social plans or potentially be restricted by a quarantine or isolation period. We need these individuals to err on the side of caution by contacting a health care provider for guidance once they start demonstrating any of the symptoms,” she added. Similar Symptoms The most prominent symptoms that COVID-19 and the flu have in common include: • Fever (of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) • Chills • Headache • Cough • Muscle pain and body aches • Fatigue (extreme tiredness or lack of energy) and weakness • Nausea or vomiting (more common in children than adults) • Diarrhea (more common in children than adults)

Diﬀerent Symptoms Medical professionals are learning more about COVID-19 every day. While there are many similarities with flu symptoms, these are some specific differences that have been identified so far, including: Symptom onset – The f lu comes on suddenly. Usually flu symptoms appear anywhere from one to four days after infection. COVID-19 symptoms can be more gradual. While COVID-19 symptoms can develop as early as two days after you’re infected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says five days after infection is typical. Plus, it’s possible to be infected with COVID-19 but not show any

symptoms for up to 14 days. Cough type and severity – The flu usually causes a mild, dry cough, whereas COVID-19 cough symptoms are more severe. When you have COVID-19, coughs are usually dry, persistent and can leave you short of breath. Unique symptoms – COVID-19 symptoms that don’t typically overlap or are less common with the flu include: shortness of breath or diﬃculty breathing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, repeated shaking with chills and a new and sudden loss of taste or smell. Staff of the OCHD are urging residents who believe they - or their children - have any of these symptoms they should take the proper precautions. Speak with a health care professional to discuss options such as being tested, self-monitoring or other recommendations. “COVID-19 cases are rising quickly all over New Jersey and across the U.S. for a variety of reasons this fall,” Regenye said. “Don’t take either virus lightly but when it comes to COVID-19 we need everyone’s cooperation if we expect to reverse this current uptick and reduce potential spread particularly during this holiday season.” Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Regenye added, “the flu and COVID-19 certainly share many characteristics, but there are some important differences between the two.” COVID-19 and the flu can each have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Another important difference is there is a vaccine to protect against flu. There is still no Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved COVID-19 vaccine despite reports of several pending. The best way to still prevent COVID-19 infection is avoid being exposed to the virus by following safety precautions. The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-962-1253 or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts. For further information on the health crisis and flu similarities visit cdc.gov, and ochd.org.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Atlantic City Electric Donates Smoke Alarms To Ocean County

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Police Investigate Dead Pig Dumped At Rabbi’s House

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Township Police are investigating a case of a dead pig being left at the doorstep of a rabbi living on Treetop Lane. The incident occurred between midnight and 7 a.m. on November 28, police said. This was on a holy day. Lakewood police are teaming up with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and several local departments and have been pursuing several leads. Chief Gregory H. Meyer said this is being

investigated as a Bias Harassment crime, and reminded the public that such acts will not be tolerated. The Anti-Defamation League, which advocates against anti-Semetism, tweeted “This incident is beyond horrifying & should be condemned by all. We’re glad Lakewood PD is investigating as an “apparent bias crime.” Please share any information with law enforcement so that those responsible can be apprehended.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

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Important Tips For A Safe Holiday Shipping Season

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With the holiday season now among us, many rely on the postal service to safely ship their purchased gifts to the home. The United States Postal Inspection Service recommends to everyone mailing gifts to be aware and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to ensure your package arrives safely to its destination. Here are some important tips the United States Postal Inspection Service has listed for everyone to keep in mind this holiday season: Don’t leave your delivered mail and packages unattended. Packages left on front porches and in mailboxes are a tempting target for thieves. Don’t help them by making sure you bring all packages inside your home in a timely manner. If you are going out of town, hold your mail at the post oﬃce. Sign up for Hold Mail service on usps.com if you plan on being away from home for a few days. Your letters and packages will be held securely at your post oﬃce until you pick them up or request they be delivered to your home. Plan ahead and ship packages using Hold for Pickup. If you are sending packages, you can choose the Hold for Pickup option

on usps.com. The packages will be safely held at the recipient’s local post oﬃce until they can pick it up. If you are expecting a package, you can redirect it to your post oﬃce by selecting Hold for Pickup using Intercept a Package under Track & Manage on usps.com. Customize the delivery. If you are expecting something you know will not fit in your mailbox and you won’t be home to receive it, you can authorize the carrier to leave it in a specified location. Visit usps.com, enter the tracking number in Track a Package, and select Delivery Instructions. Secure the shipment using USPS Special Services. Signature Confirmation helps ensure the package ends up in the right hands by requiring a first initial and last name at the time of delivery. For your most valuable packages, you can opt for Registered Mail service. Registered Mail receives special handling from the time it’s mailed until the time it’s delivered. Monitor your front door. If you have a home security camera system and you catch any mail thieves in the act, save the video and contact the Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455. For more information about package security and other related tips, visit uspis.gov.

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BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul

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