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−Photo By Bob Vosseller (Above) There was no Christmas tree lighting event held this year in Lakehurst due to the COVID-19 restrictions on the number of attendees at gatherings. (Right) The Lakehurst Community Center’s interior Christmas tree was looking festive during a recent Borough Council meeting. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Due to the COVID-19 limits on inside and outside gatherings, this year’s Christmas tree lighting
ceremony had to be canceled but Mayor Harry Robbins pointed out that the tree was lit up brightly outside the community center for all to see.
Emotional Supports In Place For Students With COVID
By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – When a student is diagnosed with COVID-19, contact tracers will tell everyone they’ve been close to, in order to warn them, and to slow the spread to others. The identity of the
student is not made public in order to protect their privacy. But this is 2020. News spreads. Kids find out who is sick. Even if the kids are learning from home, they are all connected on their remote devices. They are tex-
ting and group chatting. Soon, everyone knows. This adds a new wrinkle for district leaders in trying to prevent bullies which might be literally adding insult to injury. Districts throughout (Students - See Page 7)
An interior tree also brought out some holiday atmosphere inside the center during a recent borough council meeting. One item that
might soon be on the council’s Christmas gift list is a drone. A resident commended the town for putting
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – An auditor had nothing but good things to say about the state of the township’s finances during a recent Township Council meeting. Every year, every municipality has an outside vendor perform an audit of their finances to determine what could be improved. In 2020, they are reviewing 2019’s finances. For the second year in a row, the auditors had no recommendations for the township, said Andrew Zabiega, who presented the audit’s findings. Manchester has $19 million in debt. This sounds like a large amount, but the state allows them to have as much as $117 million in debt. Township officials agreed that they did not want $117 million in debt. Recently, officials were able to refinance some of the bonds that they owed, cutting between $300,000 and $400,000 in the amount owed, Zabiega said. “You’ve been very frugal with your debt,” he said. The surplus is up by $30,000. Every town has a surplus fund. This gets dipped into for emergencies. The fact that it went up a little bit means that the township was able to replenish anything that was spent, and then add a little more of a cushion for the future. The township has a tax collection rate of 98.5%, he said. (Audit - See Page 4)
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Lakehurst Goes To Full Remote Learning
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST –School District Superintendent Loren Fuhring discussed with members of the Board of Education and residents that students have been moved back to a full remote learning model with the recent closure of the school building. During a Zoom meeting of the Board of Education, Fuhring explained that the decision to go full remote was made for reasons of safety. “We have determined as of today (December 9)
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we will go full remote learning through January 18. The school is closed that day (January 18 due to Dr. Martin Luther King Day) and students will return on January 19,” she said. “We have no cases reported from the school at this time or due to the school. However we have a number of families, staff on quarantine due to outside exposure, again not from our school. Unfortunately, at this time we feel with those (Learning - See Page 10)
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up the lights in town and on the Community Center building and the tree beside it. “There will be no tree lighting ceremony this year because of the pandemic. We couldn’t get the kids in here. The gathering would be limited. We do have the tree lit though,” the mayor added. Council President Steven Oglesby said, “I was thinking about how inexpensive drones have become and I thought about all the uses the borough would have for one or two with the public works with water tower inspections. They could be used in searches for somebody. Code Enforcement could use it instead of going on the property.” “The mayor has said he’s taken some classes and we’d have to have one or two people licensed for unmanned aircraft. I don’t know how anyone else feels about it but it has become inexpensive and the quality of the cameras have improved quite a bit,” he said. Mayor Robbins said special permission would be needed but “I don’t think it wouldn’t be too difficult to get that permission. I think it is a great idea.” “To operate a drone, you actually have to have a pilot’s license to pilot an unmanned aircraft. You have to have that. There are so many rules. You aren’t allowed to go over a crowd with them,” the mayor added. On the subject of trees of a more mundane variety the council discussed trees that were near sidewalks. “I’m sure people see many around the town,” the mayor said. “Any The General’s
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building demolished as soon as possible. He said he’d be directing Code Enforcement to look at the property and also review an issue of trash in that area that was brought to his attention by a resident during the meeting.
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in 2019 increased by 50 percent over 2018. This is because they have contracted with a business to look for grants for the town. There was also $1.5 million in the sales of township assets, he said. This happens when a town owns land that usually can’t be built upon. They will sell it to a neighboring landowner. That landowner will increase the size of their own property, but won’t be able to build on it either. Selling the property is a one-time revenue source. However, collecting a little bit more in property taxes on that land, because it is now owned by a resident, would go on indefi nitely.
Continued From Page 1 This means that 98.5% of residents paid their taxes on time. The other 1.5% did not. A town will set aside funds to make up for this. That fund balance is called the reserve for uncollected taxes. “The departments went above and beyond getting documents for the audit” because, due to COVID-19, visitation to the municipal building was limited, he said. Council President Sam Fusaro noted another figure in the audit – the amount of money the township received in grants
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Continued From Page 1 the area were contacted for this article about what emotional supports are in place for students who have tested positive and might be targeted by their peers. All of them spoke of how this would fall under anti-bullying curriculum in general that is in place throughout the year. Character education includes how to treat others and how to respond to and report bullying, district officials said. They had not been made aware of any specific cases of bullying over COVID diagnoses. “The one area that is stressed is confidentiality,” Manchester Superintendent David Trethaway said. “Students do not necessarily want others to know about the situation other than the nurse. The nurses are the main contact with the students. They share with students and families that if they have any issues that would be related to bullying or any other issues, they could contact guidance or the nurses directly. That would be their option. The administration is also aware of any social media posts that may be detrimental to the student.” Berkeley Township District Superintendent James Roselli said that the social and emo-
The Manchester Times, December 19, 2020, Page 7 tional health of the students are a big component of education. Staff have been cognizant of the issues that children have been having, and have been working to address them. “We’ve been providing emotional support throughout the year, because there are kids having trouble with this in general,” he said. “We make sure we are following all of our procedures to be consistent and safe,” Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “Guidance plays a part in the process in that they change the student to all virtual for the two weeks. Our students are very good in understanding” that if someone gets infected and has to quarantine that it is not a reason to treat them any differently. Barnegat Superintendent Brian Latwis was interviewed for this article earlier in the season and only had one student test positive at that time. He said that emotional supports are in place for students but that has not been an issue the district had encountered. In Toms River, there is a district-wide Youth Counseling Program in place thanks to an H. Hovnanian Foundation grant, spokesman Michael Kenny said. This program is not specific to COVID but was in place before the coronavirus hit. Every student has access to it, so the emotional supports are in place.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Is It Too Late To Shop Local? The common refrain this time of year is to shop local. Spending your money in your own community has multiple benefits. Your money goes to the employees and the shop owner, all of whom live around here. Small businesses generally pay their employees better than corporate ones. They will, in turn, spend their pay in the community. The store spends money on a supply chain that’s only a few steps removed from here. It’s a win-win for all involved. When I wrote the headline for this editorial, I didn’t mean it might be too late in the season. I mean it might be too late for the community. Decades ago, the people who run our towns zoned land for commercial development. They anticipated large buildings that they can tax. And places for people to shop. They couldn’t have foreseen what really happened. But maybe they should have. I remember working at Encore Books on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, watching the land across the road be cleared for what would eventually be Target. Encore Books is long gone now. Wal-Mart and Target eliminated small shops. Petco and PetSmart eliminated small pet stores. Home Depot and Lowe’s eliminated locally
run hardware stores. Once again, our government failed us and we have to pick up the slack. Convenience is king, which is why it’s become so easy to shop on Amazon rather than Wal-Mart. You might have had loyalty to a small, locally run shop. But now that those are gone, there’s less guilt in shopping online. No one has loyalty to WalMart. Nor should they. That company treats its employees like garbage. This is not to take away from the many small shops that have still managed to survive in this climate. I know some small shops that I’ll order from even though it’s easier and cheaper to get stuff online. I do this because I’m financially able to spend a few extra bucks. Not everyone is able to do so. Urge your mayors and town officials to zone available land for small businesses. Or ask them to rezone land with empty shops into walkable, convenient areas for shoppers to get to. Any large area (like an abandoned spot on Route 37 or Route 72) should be zoned or rezoned to become destination shopping areas. Tell your government to support small businesses. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Let’s Move Forward Together Well now that Michigan & Pennsylvania have certified their presidential election results and the President has given the go ahead to the GSA to begin the process of transitioning from one administrator to another it is my sincere hope we can get back to a place where we can disagree respectfully and our debates can be on policy and not hatred. President Trump has nobody to blame but himself for his loss. His loss was not due to his policies, but his behavior and his total disrespect for the office he was elected to and we are all paying the price, especially the 70 million voters who supported him. It is my sincere hope he handles the next month in a manner befitting his office. I wish President-Elect Biden a nd Vice P resident-Elect Harris all the luck in the world because if they are successful all of us as Americans will be the true winners. Scott Martin Jackson
Local GOP Did More Than Federal I’m proud of the local Republican leaders who have treated the pandemic with the seriousness it deserves. Right away, they started the testing center at (Ocean County College) and they even had a location to sterilize emergency vehicles. I wouldn’t have even thought about cleaning ambulances and the like. But they did and they made it happen. Towns – mostly led by Republicans – cancelled local events reluctantly. They did it to keep people safe. They stepped up because the federal Republicans backed down. Now, they’re starting to get bored of the pandemic and I don’t blame them but I’m hoping that they stick
Letters To The EditorJFK’s spirit continues to to the program and keep helping us. The CDC recommends testing centers and contact tracing. The White House said no. They wanted to sweep it all under the rug. The county had to open testing centers, and do their own contact tracing, because it was all too much work for the federal government – which is in a better position to do so. So, Trump would rather us spend our money than to do it on a federal level. Back in the spring, the Post Office had a plan to send every American reusable face masks. The White House nixed it. There was a COVID relief bill that would give everyone money to stay home from work. The bill is still sitting on Mitch McConnell’s desk. The Senate has gone on vacation – again! People in other countries are receiving more than a thousand dollars a month for this. Our country has forgotten its own people. Other countries are having concerts and returning to normal but we’re still here, dying at a rate of more than a thousand a day, because our federal government just doesn’t care. John Berent Toms River
A Day To Remember A “Day to Remember” for two reasons. Dec. 7 is “The day of infamy Pearl Harbor” and the day Joe Namath and Joe Thiesmann (former pro footballers) will stop their never-ending telling us seniors “Do we have the right medical coverage?” day and night. Oh, by the way, (a writer’s) letter about Congressman Pascrell is right on the ball. As a former north Jersey resident and voter, in my opinion the only action Pascrell did with enthusiasm was endorsing his Congressional paycheck! Bill McPhail Toms River
JFK’s Call To Action Relevant Today
For those of us who remember that dark November day 57 years ago, the image is as vivid today as it was then. The limousine, the cheering crowds, the shots, confusion, the fear and disbelief. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one of the darkest days in American history, continues to haunt Americans of all ages. Ken nedy brought optimism to the White House, an optimism that t ranscended politics and gave t h e n a t io n ho p e fo r a brighter future. P re side nt Ke n nedy’s youth also forged a new generation of young people who were drawn to public service. I credit President Kennedy and his call on Americans to give their all as one of the reasons I became a teacher and decided to run for public office. As the anniversary of his tragic death (goes by), I ask all residents to remember the man, the man who brought out the best in all of us. The president was also a champion for the underdog. He called on his fellow citizens to lend a helping hand to those who needed it most. A s t he hol id ay sea son approaches, I call on all Americans to take President Kennedy’s challenge a nd help t he poor a nd needy in their local communities. What better way to remember this great man and his legacy than by opening our hearts and helping those less fortunate? More than half a century after his tragic death,
be a beacon for generations of Americans. Truly an eternal fl ame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began. Joseph H. Vicari Toms River
A Question For Trump I have a question for President Donald Trump. It is a quote from counsel Joseph Welch aimed at Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army-McCarthy hearings on August 31, 1954. “Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency!” John J. Radlinsky Whiting
Letters To Gov. Murphy I want to express my gratitude to Governor and Mrs. Murphy for leading me and my NJ community through this unprecedented time of immeasurable challenges. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Over the years I have sent many letters to the Governor’s desk of concern and consternation - my comfort is knowing I am heard. The response is meaningful and a skilled trait of a leader. My next letter to Gov. Mu r phy m ig ht not be so complimentary; perhaps a bit more pointed in concer ns of policies but again, I know, it will resonate with reasoning and efforts in governance. Jeanine Feaman Toms River
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Continued From Page 1 numbers that it is best to educate all of our students utilizing a remote-only instruction so we will be resubmitting our restart and recovery plans to the state going back to full remote effecting 21 days of instruction,” Fuhring said. She added that the school district is continuing to work with the state on its tech-
nology plans and that “we have submitted a request for reimbursement to the state for CARES Act money that was provided to us to purchase technology and equipment needed. All of the great things we have purchased through those funds - including a couple hundred Chromebooks for students - teacher laptops, cleaning supplies, thermometers - all the things that are required under the new guidelines for education.” Fuhring noted that the district would be
receiving its first reimbursement of that this month and “will be looking to spend the rest of that money. We had meetings about what else is necessary to purchase.” She added that the school district would be sending in its self-assessment regarding its anti-bullying program. “Every year we sustain high marks in that because of the curriculums that we use for social emotional learning and all the morning meetings, everything the teachers do within the class-
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rooms to address that. It is also embedded in each of the curriculums.” Board President James Malden said during the time frame that the kids did go to school “You guys did an outstanding job. Everyone did what they were supposed to do. I don’t think too many schools did what we did. Our janitorial people did an outstanding job cleaning every night. Not too many schools went full time without being remote.” “It is very sad to say that we have to go remote but unfortunately it is the best thing for our families at this time,” Fuhring added. District school teacher Janet Stage made reference to the school going full remote saying, “I am sad to hear we are doing that. It was an absolute team effort keeping the kids safe.” “It is consuming to make sure that the kids are safe all day long. My class has a lot of in-person students and it has gone really well but it is mentally and time consuming to just reassure that every single safety precaution is constantly being followed to keep those kids safe,” Stage added. “I think it is the right move by the Board to close us for a while. I am sad to hear it but to really be able to focus on the kids’ instruction and not have to be so consumed with that worry that COVID just gives us right now I think it really is a good move,” she said. “I’m sure it is the best for everybody for now. Things are definitely going to change daily,” the Board member Malden said. “Hopefully everyone stays diligent,” Board member David Burton added. Fuhring said deliveries of items that students need for full remote learning had begun. Some materials were dropped off to students. “We are working on packing up the rest of the materials that students need especially once they hear that we are full remote for a month.” “We will do whatever is necessary to get students whatever they need, whether it be Hotspots, Chrome books, text books - any materials that need to go home,” Fuhring said. Board member Amy Lowe asked if all the students have Chromebooks. Fuhring said “currently all of our enrolled students except for pre-K which is not 100 percent internet based; everyone through K-8 should have their Chromebook. We did send them home yesterday because the remote learning started today.”
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Resident Receives Recognition For Turning 100
Pictured is Concetta “Connie” Cicora. By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A Manchester resident was honored with a proclamation from the mayor after turning 100 years old. Concetta “Connie” Cicora moved to SilverWoods in Manchester when she was 95 after living in Newark for most of her life. Francine Pannella, the Community Liaison at SilverWoods Living, set up “Cards for Connie” and reached out to the community to send Connie 100 cards for her 100th birthday. Pannella is also Connie’s daughter. News spread and Connie received more
−Photo courtesy Francine Pannella than 100 cards from family, friends and others all over the country who heard about the Cards for Connie goal. Cards, gifts, emails, texts, flowers and Facebook posts are still being sent to Connie. Along with these warm wishes, the Mayor of Manchester Kenneth T. Palmer presented Connie with a proclamation stating that December 8 is “Concetta Cicora Day” in Manchester Township in recognition of her 100th birthday. Connie has also received a letter from Governor Phil Murphy and Rep. Chris Smith.
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WHITING – The Whiting Assembly has been holding services indoors since June and is able to seat about 70 people on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. They observe all the safety requirements for all meetings: temperature checks at the door, distanced seating, open windows and air conditioning. Plastic shields separate the pulpit area and the entire church is sanitized weekly. All are welcome at their Wednesday services. There is a less structured format and plenty of room for visitors. Various speakers have been featured in addition to Pastor Charlesworth. Services include prayer for those who bring requests, testimonies of those who have enjoyed answered prayer, and interesting topics, like “How to Deal
with Stress,” and “Lessons to be Learned From a Cereal Box.” Three Bible study groups are held at the church, with safety precautions observed. The 1:30 p.m. Tuesday group is currently studying The Mysteries of Heaven. Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Diane Smith leads a small discussion group about various issues, currently drawn from the books of I and II Peter. Fridays at 2 p.m. MaryJane Langan teaches about Drawing Closer to God. Jerry Parrillo spoke about Revelation at the last Men’s Fellowship and another Men’s event is scheduled for December 19 at 10 a.m. Other activities and events are in planning stages, as we seek to lead people to discover and become who God has created them to be.
Whiting Bible Church To Host Drive-Thru Nativity Event
WHITING – Everyone at the Whiting Bible Church wants to provide a special memory for your family this year. They invite you to come to their church and drive through a series of stations depicting the Christmas story. Their drive-thru Nativity event will be held on December 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. When you arrive you will be greeted by carolers to entertain as you wait in line in your car. After which you will pull up to the
first station where you will receive curbside service with hot drinks such as apple cider and hot chocolate. (If you would rather not have any contact at all, simply keep your windows rolled up and we will respect your boundaries.) This event is free and available to everyone in our community. The Whiting Bible Church is located at 95 Lacey Road in Whiting.
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WHITING – The Village V Travel Club will hold several new trips in the new year. The trips include: Charleston, South Carolina— April 26- May 1, Double: $716 Single: 992. Final payment Jan. 30. Other trips include: May 5, sight and sound on Queen Ester and Shady Maple $140 with a final payment due on March 1. Mackinac Island, Northern Michigan — June 14-20. Double: $669 Single: $918 Final payment due on April 1. The Art Encounter and Creation Museum In Kentucky —July 13–18. Double: $610 Single: $819 Final payment May 1. The Royal Gorge and Colorado Springs, “The Garden of the Gods” August 19- 30, Double: $1,109 Single; $1588. Final payment June 1. Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, The Hoover
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LAKEHURST – Fleet Reserve Association Branch 124 Lakehurst holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Our branch home is at 204 Union Ave, Lakehurst NJ 08733. We encourage all enlisted Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel interested in joining our efforts to fight for our rights to come and check out our Organization.
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By Jason Allentoff MANCHESTER – A Howell Township resident is dead after an accident sent his Utility Terrain Vehicle into a lake at the Heritage Minerals Mine in Whiting. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Chief of Police Lisa Parker confi rmed that the incident happened on December 12 shortly before 8:30 p.m. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Heritage Minerals Mine, also known as ASARCO, on Route 70 in Whiting, for a report of a motor vehicle accident with a submersion. Police spoke to a group of people who were driving UTV’s and they said that a UTV had entered the lake at the center of the property, causing the driver and the passengers to be submerged in the water. Authorities said 62-year-old James Grover of Howell did not resurface. The other passengers and members of the group attempted to locate Grover but were unsuccessful. Manchester Township Police and members of the Manchester, Ridgeway and Whiting Volunteer Fire Companies con-
ducted an underwater dive search and rescue operation and located the UTV overturned and submerged in 25 feet of water. Grover was attached to the UTV by his safety harness. Rescue units attempted to perform life saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene. In a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Billhimer said “Chief Parker and I would like to commend the heroic efforts of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, “ Prosecutor Billhimer stated. The cause of the crash is now being probed by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Manchester Township Police Traffic Safety Unit and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.”
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Serious Crash Results In Charge Of Assault By Auto
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A woman is recuperating in a rehabilitation facility while the driver who ran into her is in jail for driving drunk and causing the crash, police said. William Andujar, 49, of Whiting, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault by Auto, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. He also faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Tailgating, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to Produce a Driver’s License or Registration. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. Police allege that Andujar was driving a Honda CRV on West Pinewald Keswick Road at around 7 p.m. on November 2. His car struck a Hyundai Elantra from behind and both vehicles wound up in the woods. The driver of the Elantra, Susan Ewing, 44, of South Toms River, had to be flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment. She was later discharged to a rehabilitation facility. Andujar was taken to Jersey Shore for treatment as well, and it was learned he had a
Blood Alcohol Concentration of .129 percent. The legal limit is .08. The crash brought investigators from Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Berkeley Township Police Department. “On November 24, 2020, Andujar was arrested by detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and South Toms River Police Department and charged with Assault by Auto. The additional charge of Aggravated Assault was filed…December 8, 2020, as a result of further developments in the investigation. Andujar has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest on November 24, 2020 and is pending a detention hearing,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Berkeley Township Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Andujar’s arrest and charges.
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Do I Have A Trial Period With My New Hearing Instruments? In the State of N.J., a trial period to test drive hearing aids is not required by law. However, in 98% of other States, you would receive 30 or 45 days to wear and evaluate the hearing instruments and return the system to the hearing care provider if you’re not satisfied. In fact, certain providers will give you greater than two months to return the hearing aid system. If you return the hearing aids, there may be a small restocking fee which is typically 5%-10% of the total purchase price. This restocking fee is very common, however, feel free to negotiate that percentage. Remember, the hearing care professional is spending time with you and should be compensated for his/ her time. For those of you who have never worn a hearing aid, it will take time for your brain to acclimate to all of the sounds we “normally” hear and for many of us, it could take at least 30 days. In fact,
“new” hearing aid users are typically not fit at 100% prescription during the initial first fit. More often than not, the new hearing aid user is set between 80-85% of predicted prescription for the patients hearing loss. It will usually require at least two additional follow up visits to reach close to 100%. The more “time” the hearing care professional wants to spend with you, the greater the chances of a successful experience. In my opinion, I believe all potential hearing aid patients need a minimum of 45 days to acclimate to wearing hearing aids and at least two follow up visits need to occur after the initial fitting. Any practice that does not offer this should not be considered using best practices and I would look elsewhere to improve your hearing. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Tweaks For Healthier Recipes By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When cooking this holiday season, use these recipe tweaks and make everything healthier. My ideas are designed to improve immune function. Don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen with different healing herbs and spices. Slivers of Swiss Chard. Dark leafy greens are nutrient dense. So add one large green leaf of Swiss Chard to a big salad, just make sure to cut it into thin pieces or slivers, so that it combines well into your Romaine lettuce. This superfood offers important antioxidant compounds to your salad that help boost immunity and improve methylation. Turmeric. One half teaspoon (dried) of turmeric into the green bean casserole will go virtually unnoticed by even kids! fYou can also grate about a teaspoon of fresh turmeric, and either way, it adds strong anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits. Enhance the water. Add immune-boosting herbs to the pot of simmering water with potatoes (when you’re making mashed potatoes). Enhance the water of any soup with a Bay leaf, or 2-inch piece of astragalus root, or both. Remember to pull them out before serving. Shiitake mushrooms. Using these mushrooms in your stuffing instead of plain ones adds biologically active compounds that fight cancer and inflammation. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that shiitake reduces CRP (C-Reactive Protein). Cauliflower. Most people know about making cauliflower mash, as a substitute for the high-carb regular mashed potatoes. But what about “Caulifl ower Mac and Cheese?” I have this recipe posted on my website.
Fresh Rosemary, Sage or Thyme. Everyone is used to using dried spices from a jar, but if you ever try the fresh sprigs, you’ll never go back! If you are cooking gravy, scissor in some fresh rosemary, and put some thyme in too. Pumpkin Seed Oil. Add 2 teaspoons to your pumpkin pie filling before cooking it for a profoundly richer flavor and powerful medicinal benefits. It’s rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega fatty acids and is well known to support prostate and breast health. Garlic. Anywhere you can add garlic, do so! You can even roast a whole head of garlic if you wrap it in foil and cook it inside the oven. Then spread it onto crackers or add a dollop to mashed potatoes. Garlic contains allicin which is a very strong anti-viral and antibacterial compound. Dried tart cherries. Instead of cranberries add dried tart cherries into your stuffing. These contain natural melatonin which is deeply relaxing, plus there’s research to show cherries support gout. Tart cherries reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery too. They have virtually no fat or sodium and taste delicious, not too sweet. The health benefits of tart cherries are so well-documented that I added it to one of my Collagen Beauty Powder formula which is designed for healthy hair, beautiful skin and strong nails. Substitutes for Wine. If you don’t want to drink red wine (or alcohol), you can make a 50/50 mix of tonic water with pomegranate juice. You can also find alcohol-free egg nog everywhere! Finally, you can sip on warm apple cider. If you’re interested in more recipe tweaks, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website right now, at suzycohen.com.
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Preparations Underway For NORA D Santa Tracking
COL OR A D O – NOR A D i s bu s y 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-theminute 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.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most peo-
ple would be willing Marc S. Galella Esq. to spend ever ything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater ca re tha n t he ot her children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the f lexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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1. Helps maintain structural integrity
The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.
2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities. With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point. Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain). It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury. Individuals who suffer from myofascial pain may experience poor sleep habits,
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HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical therapists are trained specialists that work with individuals to recognize the source of pain, identify trigger points and address any contributing factors to myofascial pain such as poor postural awareness, workplace ergonomic and biomechanical imbalances. Physical therapists can utilize a number of different techniques including soft tissue mobilization to improve tissue extensibility, strengthening through therapeutic exercises to restore muscle function, stretching exercises to improve postural awareness, modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation to reduce pain as well as utilize techniques such as myofascial release. WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release is a technique, utilized by physical and massage therapists, to address connective tissue restrictions within the body created by trauma, poor posture or inflammation. It is a hands-on approach that utilizes gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area for
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An influential Republican leader will continue to appeal his conviction for tax evasion and fraud. Former Ocean County GOP Chairman George R. Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. He had appealed that, but that appeal was shot down earlier this month. The appellate panel upheld his 2019 conviction. Now, another appeal is on the horizon. His attorney, Kevin Marino, said that they are petitioning for the entire appellate court to rehear the case-not just a panel.
Original Charges As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan. The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014. He had a sentencing hearing on January 22. There, he was sentenced to a year and a day in Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. He had also been sentenced to three years of probation after that. The sentencing judge did not fine Gilmore
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for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties. The sentencing judge ordered mental health treatment. First Appeal Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington. During the appeal handled by his attorney, Marino alleged that the trial did not include expert psychiatric testimony regarding his claim of having a hoarding disorder that made him spend lavishly on personal expenses. In the non-precedential ruling written by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the court rejected four separate claims raised by Gilmore. It agreed with the government that the trial judge properly excluded the psychiatric expert. Gilmore contended that testimony would have negated his intent to commit the charged tax crimes. The court also rejected Gilmore’s challenges to the jury instructions and sufficiency of evidence. Political Connections Gilmore is the grandson of late Seaside Heights mayor J. Stanley Tunney, of which the Tunney bridge between Toms River and Seaside is named. Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very influential in local politics. In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3rd District Congressional race. Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. Gilmore has remained active in politics, attending county events and forming a political consulting firm with Freeholder Jack Kelly.
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By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A 36-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of his three-month-old daughter. On December 5, the Lakewood Township Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrived at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood for a report of a threemonth-old infant allegedly found unresponsive by her father. The father, David Smith, 36, of Lakewood told officials he called 911 immediately when he found his daughter unresponsive. The infant was taken to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus by emergency medical service personnel and later was transferred to Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for further evaluation and treatment. After examination, doctors at RWJ discovered that the infant was suffering from significant internal injuries. Investigation revealed that Smith was home with the infant when she sustained her injuries on December 5. On December 8, the infant was pronounced
dead and on December 9 a post mortem examination was performed which revealed the cause of death to be Shaken Baby Syndrome. According to the Ocean County Medical Examiner, the infant died of Shaken Baby Syndrome due to blunt force trauma to the head. The manner of death was determined to be a Homicide, and after extensive investigation, Smith was identified as the individual responsible for the infant’s death. On December 9, Smith was arrested at his residence in Lakewood and charged with Murder the following day. “The facts and circumstances uncovered in this investigation are beyond tragic. What happened to this innocent baby is disturbing,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated. “We in law enforcement will always stand up and fight for the most vulnerable members in our society, and no one is more vulnerable than an infant. Parents are supposed to protect, not harm, their children. Justice will be accomplished for this precious baby.” The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 19 - dec 25 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your instincts are likely right on target when it comes to making quick decisions. Since you are mentally acute, you can overcome objections and navigate tricky situations. Loved ones could be out of sorts in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, making money may be more important than spending it. A loved one may be at odds with you during the next few days unless you adopt a cooperative attitude. Steer clear of unnecessary misunderstandings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Connect with others as well as your ambitions in the upcoming week. Your sincere belief can be very convincing. Success could be easily achieved by helping move people and things toward constructive results. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may be motivated or empowered by a partner to focus on excellence in your work. Whatever you are focusing your energies on, you will be encouraged to do the job to the best of your ability. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be at your best when you can show off your talents and expertise. Don’t hesitate to display your skill set; you should attract others who are equally adroit. Show your admiration for others’ strengths and abilities too. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cut through the fog in the week ahead. Shine friendliness and a positive attitude to clear up any misunderstanding. Save important purchases for later in the week, when your good taste is in higher gear
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Though you will not always receive the attention or the gift that you desire, you can always attend to and treat yourself. Some people may be more interested in their jobs or their ambitions as the week begins than in socializing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A conversation or new information can make your choices easier. In the upcoming week, you may take a new approach toward finances. Focus on how to gather more resources or maximize your savings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The New Moon falls in your sign this week and might be an indication that you are willing to face your fears and ready to let go of the past. To achieve your ambitions, it might be wise to curtail spending on nonessentials. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give from the heart to a worthy cause you believe in. There should be a little room in your budget for some discretionary spending that helps others. Feeling that you have made a difference is a wonderful reward. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Recalling consequences of past mistakes may remind you to make better choices. Friends could bring up questions about moral issues that may not have concrete answers. You might need to reevaluate your goals this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You don’t operate in a vacuum. You may realize that you need to abide by the group consensus. Take the needs of everyone into consideration as you traverse the week ahead. If you cooperate, life is almost always easier.
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