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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A candidate claimed that the County Commissioners were awarding a contract to a business that donated to them, a violation of pay-to-play laws. The county said the issue stems from new state regulations and that

─Photo courtesy Jay and Janet Mutter The Toms River East Little League All-Stars hear the cheers on their return.

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - Sirens wailed. Sirens shrieked.

Sirens pierced the air at decibel-shattering levels.

The Toms River East Little League Sports Complex was the scene of the “WELCOME HOME Celebration!!!” for the All-Star team which won one game and lost two in the 74th Little

League Baseball World Series in Williamsport Pa. The highlight of the celebration was a parade led by a hook and ladder truck from Silverton Toms River Fire District 2. Several other emergency vehicles from the township participated in the parade.

Waving to fans and

wearing the uniforms they wore in the LLBWS, the players rode atop a truck from East Dover Fire Station 28. The team exited the truck to chants of “Let’s Go East,” as the crowd of an estimated 200 people roared. “Let’s Go Jersey. Let’s Go,” was another cheer from fans as the team stepped down from the truck. The

Candidate Accuses Commissioners Of Pay To Play nothing was done illegally.

At least four firms could be in the running for the contract for new voting machines, according to Ocean County Administrator Carl Block, but the choice may boil down to Elections Systems & Software (ES&S)

voting machines and Dominion Voting Systems.

The county is purchasing the new machines for upcoming elections.

The new voting machines are required due to a state mandate. The county currently uses the Sequoia Voting Systems AVC Advantage

Voting Machine which need to be replaced because they are fully electronic but don’t have a paper backup for each individual vote.

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on March 30 that requires voting machines which produce a voter-verifiable paper ballot, which

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club posed for pictures in front of the truck to more applause.

The team headed toward the field, walking through a reception line of fans and wearing smiles that stretched all the way to Williamsport while the popular baseball song, “Centerfield,”

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During a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Philip Nufrio, a Democrat candidate for County Commissioner, read a statement accusing Count y Clerk Scott (Election - See Page 5)

By Chris Lundy and Alyssa Riccardi BERKELEY – An online fundraiser was started to cover funeral expenses for a lifeguard who was struck by lightning.

Keith Pinto was working at the White Sands beach on August 30, when a sudden storm tore through the county. Pinto, 19, was killed and seven others were wounded.

“Words cannot describe how so many of us are feeling right now,” said Chase Vander Vliet, who organized the fundraiser. “We lost a special guy tonight, one who was so close and meant so much to so many people.”

The fundraiser can be found at GoFundMe. com. Click on the Search magnifying glass on the top left of the page and type “rest in peace Keith Pinto” to get there.

“It would be impossible to get it all into words how much our friend meant to us but we all know how amazing he was. Keith has left behind an overwhelming amount of amazing memories that will live in our hearts forever. All donations will go directly to Keith’s family for the proper goodbye that he deserves. Our hearts are broken by what happened and all our love and support goes out to the Pinto family and all others affected by this tragedy. We’re gonna miss you so much brother,” Vander Vliet wrote.

Pinto was a graduate of Toms River High School North. He was known for his kindness and his dedication to his loved ones. His death impacted a lot of people who took to social media to share their feelings.

“As a family with our own lifeguards here at the Jersey Shore, the loss of Berkeley Township lifeguard Keith Pinto hits very close to home. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pinto family during this terrible time,” the Maruca family said.

“Many daily beach go-ers get to know their lifeguards on a first name basis. Be sure to thank your guards when leaving the beach each day. Every summer we see each township’s beach patrol form a tight bond. We are praying for the entire Berkeley Township Beach Patrol during this difficult time,” they (Fallen - See Page 12)

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Several speeches honoring the team were delivered.

Toms River Councilwoman Maria Maruca led off.

“The boys worked hard as a team,” she said.

“Each time I watched the games on ESPN, New Jersey (East) had the most fans and the loudest fans. We thank you for giving us an awesome summer.”

Toms River Township Mayor Mo Hill said, “You all truly got to live every Little Leaguer’s dream. You did us proud.”

East won District 18, sectional and New Jersey titles. It finished second in the Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament in Bristol, Conn., qualifying for the LLBWS. The team wound up with a 19-4 overall record.

The club rallied for several victories throughout the summer.

“I do have to say you are the Cardiac Kids,” Hill said. “You gave us all a heart attack.

Baseball is one sport where you have to have situational awareness for every player.”

Hill said a banner honoring the team will be flown over town hall. Then, it will be presented to the league for its use. He added that the team will be honored with a proclamation from the council. Hill said he received a team hat that he opened when East pitcher-shortstop Joey DiMeo boomed a grand slam over the center field fence to supply the go-ahead runs in a LLBWS win.

“I opened the box containing the hat and Joey

hit his homer on the next pitch,” Hill said.

East manager Paul Mika, the league’s president and the father of team member Max Mika, followed with a speech.

“Let me tell you,” he said. “We have the best District in the State of New Jersey. Each year, we get together at state meetings and say, ‘Who will come out of District 18? Brick? Toms River?

Holbrook (of Jackson Township)?’ “ Mika said he enjoyed managing the team.

“I had an awesome time with these boys and their parents,” he said before presenting state championship rings to the team while its fans again roared their approval. “The Word Series did not end where we wanted it to end. It was a busy, tough summer. The team was tested for COVID-19 every other day. There was no Wi-Fi, no T.V. in Bristol. It was so difficult. We ran out of steam at the end. I truly believed we could have finished in the top four teams. The boys gave us everything they had. They did not quit. We got home Wednesday.

“This is one community. Myself and the team thank you from the bottom of my heart. I thank our board members for the incredible work that they did.”

DiMeo shared his thoughts after the ceremony.

“It felt great,” he said. “The whole team helped me go through this. I had a lot of fun with my friends. That helped me a lot during our games when I was down. We played our hearts out and never gave up. We always played our best. It never felt like we were playing on ESPN or ABC. It felt normal. We were very crazy and energetic. We were always bouncing off the walls.”

The team was locked down by tournament officials in Bristol and Williamsport.

“It was very hard,” DiMeo said. “It was really stressful being in the dorm.”

Paddy Matera, an East coach and the grandfather of team member Jalen McLean, spoke prior to the event and said the lockdowns harmed the team.

“I am a perfectionist,” he said. “We have the best team in the nation and Little League did us an injustice by locking us down in dorms. It took a toll on the boys. They are 12-year-old boys. They were not allowed to be with their parents. There was no physical contact with them. These are 12-year-old boys. They could see their parents through the gate and at game time. They went 17 days without physical contact with mom and dad. It’s not normal. On a scale of one to 10, It hurt the team to a 10.”

Matera said there were 4,500 Little League teams in the United States this year. Only 16 qualified for the LLBWS, which utilized a modified double-elimination format. Foreign teams were banned because of COVID-19.

“You play competition knowing there are teams you can beat,” he said. “It’s frustrating knowing you have the best team in the nation and it fell short.”

Matera said East had lots of team spirit.

“Our kids had a great core,” he said. “From our starters to our bench players, they all got along.

We practiced since January to achieve our goal.

When you are there, you want to win it all and unfortunately we fell short.”

Matera said he was impressed with Mika’s managing.

“Paul is an unbelievable manager as he is so in tune with the kids,” he said. “Paul is the dad.

I am the coach. I teach the kids how to play the correct way. If you practice and play hard, anyone

can make it to Williamsport as long as they stick together as a team.”

The team’s nickname was the Jersey Boys.

Fans wore Jersey Boys T-shirts during the summer. Fans saluted their idols with balloons.

Marissa Verderrosa, the mother of East catcher Jason Verderrosa, displayed a likeness of her son Thursday night.

“He’s my favorite player,” she said. “I was the team’s head cheerleader (she was often pictured supporting her idols on ESPN and ABC). This experience was an indescribable feeling. It was probably the most overwhelming feeling I have ever felt. They have played together for a minimum of four years and some have played together since they were in T-ball. This all-star team is also their traveling team so they are all very close.”

Verderrosa’s father, Jason, attended Thursday night’s event.

“The boys just played hard,” he said. “The team had a lot of depth, a lot of hitting. They had good pitchers and the bats were going up through the states. Defense was probably the key. This is the best thing that ever happened to me. When they were down, they pulled through one way or another.”

Jason Verderrosa hit a key home run in a District 18 game.

“It was his first swing in the game,” his dad said.

“He hit it on the second pitch and it set the tone.

We beat Holbrook under the Mercy Rule.”

Jay Mutter, an uncle of Jason Verderrosa, said he was impressed with the team’s play.

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Continued From Page 1 Colabella and Block of delaying the purchase of the new machines. He also stated campaign finance reports showed Colabella and Block received $11,400 in combined campaign donations from Adam Perna and his company, Election Graphics.

Nufrio said staff from the Ocean County Board of Elections recommended purchasing the voting machines from ES&S and on June 21, the Board of Elections Commissioners voted to purchase the ES&S voting machines, based on the recommendation of their professional staff.

He also said Perna represented Dominion at multiple meetings with the Board of Elections, including a May 4 session that was not open to the public. During that meeting the Dominion machines were demonstrated to Election Supervisors and IT staff.

Nufrio accused the Board of pay to play, saying the contract was worth $10 million which could be awarded to Dominion Voting Systems at the August 18 County Commissioners meeting. His running mate, Rita Kopacz, also attended that meeting.

He added that while the Board of Elections voted to purchase the ES&S machines, the “commissioners have chosen to ignore their choice so that you can award the contract to Dominion. Why would you do this? Well, according to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, a representative of Dominion has contributed $96,800 to the campaigns of Commissioners (Joseph)

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Nufrio stated, “I have done some research on my own and have found no such contributions from ES&S to the commissioners.

It seems to me that you are planning to ignore the bi-partisan Board of Elections recommendations and choice of ES&S in order to purchase voting machines from Dominion, after you received $96,800. I find this to be a blatant conflict of interest.”

The candidate called for the Board to “reconsider your decision and recuse yourself or else return the money you received in campaign contributions from Dominion.

This is a question of ethical integrity and the integrity of our elections,” Nufrio added.

He said that Perna and his company Election Graphics have donated in total, $134,200 to currently elected Ocean County officials and administrators, including Colabella ($6,800), Block ($4,600), County Surrogate Jeffrey Moran ($13,000), County Sheriff Michael Mastronardi ($13,000) and County Commissioners ($96,800 total) Joseph Vicari, Virginia Haines, Jack Kelly, Gerry Little, and Gary Quinn.”

Nufrio also said that during a June 21Board of Elections public meeting, professional staff raised concerns about the Dominion voting machines including voter privacy, the reliability of the printers, and operational use.

According to Nufrio, the Board of Elections staff noted that the ES&S machines were better than those of Dominion and easier for the voter to use. Staff also noted

that the Dominion voting machine printers are typically used for a home office and the process of moving the machines in the back of a truck could result in system failures.

Prior to each election, voting machines must be delivered from the county warehouse to every voting precinct in the County.

Nufrio said despite the Board of Elections decision to purchase the ES&S voting machines, “Ocean County officials are now issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP), in an attempt to award the contract to Dominion, whose representatives have donated $134,200 to their campaign accounts.”

County Administrator Carl Block told Jersey Shore Online.com he was present at the recent Board of Commissioners meeting where Nufrio read his statement.

“There were two meetings where the Board discussed their recommendation about the e-poll books and voting machines. I noticed he didn’t know about the e-poll books at all.

We are mandated to buy both for the entire general election to do early voting.”

Block added, “we don’t have enough voting machines and the state is mandating early voting this year so we have to buy some additional machines. With that you can only buy voting machines that are certified by the state of New Jersey. Right now, I think there is four. It is a very limited audience and it is controlled by the state.”

Nufrio took issue with the alleged omission of voting machines not being certified by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the federal agency responsible for

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Block said that it was the state that certified the machines. “They certify yes or no. If they needed to be certified by the Feds that is a different issue. It is up to the state. Both Dominion and ES&S are certified by the state. We put out an RFP. The RFP can be answered by anyone who can meet it. I did not do the RFP, that was done by purchasing. I don’t know who is going to submit.”

Block said firms that were selling the machines had to recently be certified as “they were all running to keep up with the State when they said they wanted to do early voting as a policy decision. Then they started talking about e-poll books, well we never had any. We needed the new voting machines because we needed to be compliant with the paper trail. They have been running to catch up with themselves.”

He noted that many of the other 21 counties of New Jersey were in the same boat as Ocean because the state dictates how many early voting sites each county must have.

“No less than seven no more than 10 that they will pay for. If you want more that is okay but they won’t pay for it. Most of the state, like us, we’re going to buy the number of machines that the state will pay for.”

Block said that Nufrio’s figure of $10 million was incorrect. “I don’t know where he got that number. As to the issue of the printer, there were five demonstrations.”

“They use stock printers. The Dominion system was a print on demand system.

When you go in you put the e-poll book and (Election - See Page 10)

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Continued From Page 4 Williamsport was the greatest single sports event I have attended in 55 years.”

One sign said, “Welcome Home TRELL You made Toms River Proud.” The sign was carried

by Diane Wedding, whose sons, Chris and Matt, played in the league. Their dad, Dave, coached in the league for many years.

“I made the sign real quick, just before we came

here,” Mrs. Wedding said. “We support the boys.

We watched them for the whole time.”

Among the spectators was team member Carson Frazier’s father, Charles, a former Toms River High School South star who advanced to the Double A level in the Florida Marlins’ organization.

“Carson made a lot of friends,” his dad said.

“He hung out with the kids from Pennsylvania, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Delaware. He really clicked with the Delaware kids. They shared bathrooms in the dorms and played hide and go

seek. They did Instagram and shared pins. Even though they did not win the tournament, that’s having fun - half the battle.”

Charlie Frazier praised national Little League president and CEO Stephen D. Keener for its handling of COVID-19.

“He did a heck of a job dealing with COVID-19 and making sure the games got to go on for the kids and their families and friends,” Frazier said.

Names and numbers of the team members lined a fence outside of the complex. One banner said,

“Welcome Home Toms River East Little League Jersey Boys 2021 State Champions.” It was displayed in the front of the crowd as it greeted the team. Car and truck - one was as loud as a cruise ship’s horn - honked. One fan sported pom-poms.

Team member Dom Roma, speaking after the event, said team unity was vital.

“We had the best communication through most of it on the field,” he said. “Even if someone struck out, we all picked each other up. It was a real fun experience. When we played, all we did was have fun - even when we were losing we still had fun.”

“This was a special group of kids,” manager Mika said after the ceremony. “They have been together for a long time. They were so close in terms of their personalities. They were 12 best friends. We’d cancel practice and they would yell and scream because they could not be together.

The first thing Max did Wednesday when we got home was go to Carson’s house.

“The sirens were awesome, impressive, a great coming home party. This was one heck of a run. I have a lot of special memories and a lot of special thoughts.”

Other team members were Cole Garrison, Adrian Bilotti, Steve Malato, Cailen Cimorelli and Tom Intintola. Another coach was Barry Intintola.

“I’m home one day and I already miss the boys,” manager Mika said. “I’m overwhelmed.”

RCCTR Announces National Recovery Month Events

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River (RCCTR) recently announced a list of upcoming events for National Recovery Month being held at St. Luke’s Church.

The RCCTR, which was founded in 2015, consists of leaders and clergy from the four Roman Catholic parishes in Toms River: St. Joseph’s, St. Justin the Martyr, St. Luke’s and St. Maximilian Kolbe. In total, they serve more than 20,000 registered Catholic families in Toms River. Their goal is to bring greater depth and breadth of services to the community.

On Sundays from September through October, the RCCTR will be recognizing National Recovery Month with several planned events.

All events will be held at St. Luke’s Church beginning at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for attendees to gather information from various resource tables and organizations. All events are free and open to the public: September 12: “An Introduction to Addictive Science” September 19: “Dynamics of the Chemically Dependent Family” September 23: “The Matt and Max Memorial Mass” – 6:30pm September 26: “Stages and Patterns of Adolescent Substance Abuse” October 3: “Substance Abuse among Military Veterans” October 10: “How to Become an Addiction Professional” To view the complete details of each event and for more information about the RCCTR, visit stlukestomsriver.org/community/groups/rcctr.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial The Real World Is Not What You See On The News I’ve been hearing a common refrain lately, something along the lines of “things are going bad in this country.”

It’s easy to get bogged down with the bad stuff – there’s certainly no shortage of it. But you have to t u r n of f t he screen and come up for air once in a while.

We have a saying in the news business: “If it bleeds, it leads.” It means that tragedy is the biggest story. Unfortunately, that’s become a license for 24-hour news channels to broadcast constant doom.

There’s a huge difference between what’s going on in the real world versus what you see on TV. Do this experiment for me: The next time you’re driving in your town, look around. Do you see any of the problems you hear about on the TV news? No. Of course you don’t. Keep that in mind. The next time some news anchor paints the world all doom and gloom, turn off the TV and go outside.

This morning, I was in line at a pet supply store.

There was a mom and her daughter in front of me.

The daughter was holding a kitten like a baby, with his four paws up in the air. I told them he was very cute and they told me a story about him.

They were staying at an AirBNB in Mexico when they fou nd him. T he daughter fell in love and

they somehow managed to bring him back. It was a wonderful story.

And that’s what real life is – those little moments between people.

You won’t see that on the nightly news.

Your TV might provide a window to the world, but it’s a very small window (even if you have an 80inch screen). The news program has 60 minutes – minus commercials – to tell you multiple stories and you can bet your bottom dollar you’re not getting the whole story.

And if you’re learning about the news through Facebook or something else, that’s an even smaller window. It’s because the screen is even smaller on your phone or tablet. (I’m using metaphors because I was an English major.)

The news programs and Facebook pages are showing you half the story – their half. They want to tell you that the country is going down the drain and it’s someone’s fault.

If you’re watching CNN, it’s the Republicans’ fault.

If you’re watching Fox, it’s the Democrats’ fault.

They are only showing the worst thing about the other side in order for you to vote a certain way. It’s a lie of omission. So you might as well not listen to any of the story and open the windows of your house to let the sun and fresh air in.

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Letters To The Editor We Need Flexible Addiction Treatment New Jersey is making critical progress in how it treats individuals struggling with substance use disorder. The recent passage of three bills to improve access to lifesaving medications mark an important change of approach toward greater compassion and care. The passage of these bills improves access to Naloxone and Buprenorphine, which will mean hope for overdose prevention and recovery.

We are finally turning the page in our approach toward helping individuals to a path to wellness.

Yet even as we make progress, we must continue to fight for real and lasting change. New Jersey needs Mobile MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) to meet people where they are - in every part of our state. MAT improves retention in treatment, reduces use of other opioids, improves social outcomes, and lowers the risk of relapse and overdose.

The addiction rehab system is not working. If it were, we would not have seen an increase in overdose deaths in New Jersey and across the country. The 100,000 people we’ve lost to preventable overdose in the United States last year would still be with us today.

The overdose crisis affects too many families across New Jersey, including my own.

In 2005, my son had knee surgery and was prescribed OxyContin. OxyContin was the recommended drug for pain at that time. He soon became addicted and his life – and our family – was forever changed. By the time I realized that my smart, funny, loving and athletic son was addicted to OxyContin, his situation had deteriorated.

To try and find help, my son saw several physicians, but none could offer him the help that he needed.

He attended several detox facilities, only to leave and use again. He ultimately flipped his car, grew addicted to heroin and Xanax, and returned to a detox-based rehabilitation facility.

What I’ve learned from my experience as a mother whose child struggles with addiction is that we must meet people where they are and ensure access to lifesaving tools and services. Saving lives from preventable overdose is my number one priority because those we lost do not have the opportunity to recover.

Thankfully, Governor Murphy changed the laws to increase access to lifesaving medicines.

But much more needs to be done to stop preventable overdose deaths for good.

Addiction is not a straight line. The range of experiences vary considerably. We cannot assume that there is just one path to recovery.

Many drug users are not able or ready to enter a program. These individuals

should not be ignored or forgotten.

In order to save lives from preventable overdose, and expand access to treatments that actually work, we need to remove several unnecessary obstacles to MAT at the state and federal levels.

Meeting people where they are via Mobile MAT Units is one way to help those with substance use disorder (SUD). This means investing in programs that meet patients in their own neighborhoods through mobile MAT vans for hard-hit communities, especially in rural south Jersey communities where access to healthcare is limited. It also means ensuring that people on Medicaid and those without insurance can access these lifesaving treatments.

Currently, MAT is rarely used to help people with substance use disorder, even though it is considered the gold standard of care in addiction treatment. The reason: the unnecessary and complex barriers facing healthcare providers and patients. Faced with little choice, people like my son are forced to attempt to detox in other ways. Here in New Jersey, only about 22% of patients with SUD have MAT incorporated into their treatment plan.

Please help us fight for these solutions. Together we can create a world where our loved ones are treated with dignity and can access the services that they need. Please join us at our Wednesday, September 8th

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Visit newjerseyop.org/ get-involved/ for the registration link. Your voice is crucial to this fight.

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Low Water Pressure The Barnegat Township government is so intent on adding more businesses and housing for more tax ratables they seem to forget one thing: water supply vs. demand.

I live in Settler’s Landing not far from the water tower.

I have a vegetable garden but I’m having trouble watering it because of the low water pressure. Since I get only a three-foot trickle spray, I went out and purchased a water pressure gauge. Both my back and front yard’s faucets read 38 psi. I checked a neighbor’s across the street and they have the same reading. I believe the pressure should be 50 to 50 psi.

Do we need a higher water tower? Is the problem only in my neighborhood? Do we have to purchase a portable water pump to bring up the pressure? Maybe we need to get the BPU involved!

I say fix the problem and stop the construction for more tax ratables!

Donald G. Calvert.

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Trust The Doctors I love how some people are telling these medical professionals that have been attending this pandemic from the start that they are the liars.

It’s astounds me. Just say you don’t give a damn about anything or anyone. That’s what it sounds like when people say these nurses and doctors are lying about all of this.

The cognitive dissonance is deadly. Get a vaccine for the love of God! Jack Blaydon Toms River

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Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Ene rg y a nd Com me rce Com m it t e e unanimously approved H.R. 2364, the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) that would help raise awareness of the dangers of synthetic opioids. The bill, which will next go to the House Floor for a final vote, comes in the wake of a CDC report that more than 93,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2020; a nearly 30 percent increase from 2019.

“The epidemic of overdose deaths in our country impacts every community and so many of our families. We have to do everything we can to make our neighbors aware of the dangers of synthetic opioids, which have contributed greatly to this crisis,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to see this bill take an important step to passage today and will continue to work with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to see it passed into law.”

If enacted, the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act would direct CDC to conduct a public education campaign that raises public awareness of the dangers of synthetic opioids and explains the services available with respect to opioid treatment. The bill would also require the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to make ma-

terials for first responders (and other highly exposed workers) on synthetic opioid exposure prevention measures publicly accessible on their website.

The bill was introduced with Congressman Chris Pappa s ( N H- 01) a nd is endorsed by organizations on the front lines of the fight against synthetic opioids including the National Council for Behavioral Health, Shatterproof, U.S. First Responders Association, National Association of State EMS Off icials, and International Association of Fire Fighters.

“The abundance of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids on American streets remains a serious threat to fire fighters and emergency medical responders,” said Edward A. Kelly, General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters. “From my many years as a Boston fire fighter, I know just how easy it is for fire fighters to inadvertently come into contact with these deadly substances on the job. Continuing education on fentanyl and synthetic opioids is essential for the safety of fire fighters and paramedics. The IAFF suppor ts Representative Kim’s Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, and we thank him for his leadership on this critical issue.”

In his first term in Congress, Congressman Kim helped deliver $500 million in funding to develop new treatments for those with opioid and addiction issues, met with local leaders and families dealing with the opioid epidemic, and held a town hall meeting to discuss potential solutions for New Jersey.

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Continued From Page 5 give your name, town and voting district and they give you a card like a hotel key which is magnetic which changes information as each voter comes in and every voting machine in every early voting district has every town on it. Theoretically, you could vote anywhere. This is all a state design,” Block added.

“In this case it prints a paper ballot and that printer obviously, is subject to any jostling around during transport but voting machines in every voting place are interchangeable. There are spares so that would not be a problem either. That is something with ES&S machine and in that case they have an onboard printer which is the same problem - you put them in a truck and deliver them like we do with every other voting machine in the county,” Block added.

“I wasn’t there for the meeting where the staff commented so I don’t know what they said. I don’t know that they issued an official recommendation or they were asked or prompted any conversation with the (Board of Election) Commissioners. I do know from being at the meeting I was present which was after that, the Commissioners

of which is there is two Republicans and two Democrats. There was a motion made and seconded and there was a two-two tie.”

Block stressed, “you can only buy what has been certified by the state. It is not like we are buying anything that is sub-standard they all have to meet the requirements of the state.”

“I ran for county clerk in 2008, 13 years ago. Did Perna make a donation to me?

Probably. Adam Perna doesn’t work for Dominion. He is a printer. He prints the ballots. I’m assuming they went back 10 to 15 years and added up a total. I know I have not gotten a donation of any kind for any office. I became administrator in July 1, 2010 and do not hold any political office.

I haven’t received any donations since that date,” Block added.

The Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the ordinance to fund the purchase of the machines.

No member of the Board of Commissioners responded to Nufrio’s statements during the meeting. Nufrio and Kopacz are challenging incumbent Commissioner Gary Quinn and Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea who is seeking the vacated seat of fellow Republican Gerry P. Little. Little is not running for re-election in the November 2 election.

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By Bob Vosseller Hakimzadeh. With his focus on leaderTOMS RIVER – A township man has ship and dedication to the mission, he has taken command of the Nimitz-class aircraft made a lasting positive impression on the carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Truman and the strike group as a whole,” Family, friends and crew members were School said. present to witness Captain Gavin Duff, a Scholl added, “I know I speak for everyone native of Toms River take the helm during when I thank him for his true commitment the scheduled change of command ceremo- and unrelenting fortitude he has bestowed ny in the ship’s hangar bay at Naval Station upon the sailors of his ship and her material Norfolk on August 27. readiness.”

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said. “Thank you to the men and women who guard our beaches and keep us safe.

They are the unsung heroes of the Jersey Shore… the first responders of summer.”

White Sands is in the South Seaside Park section of Berkeley Township between 21st and 23rd streets. The tragedy happened around 4:30 p.m., and four out of the eight total victims were lifeguards.

Berkeley Township Police Chief Kevin H. Santucci said that first aid and advanced life support was rendered to the victims. The survivors were taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment after suffering headaches, dizziness and hearing issues.

“This is a tragic and heartbreaking day for our town and the entire Jersey Shore,” Mayor Car men Amato said.

“This young person was out there every day protecting the lives of others. Our lifeguard teams, like so many along the

shore, develop special connections with our community throughout the summer, which makes this loss even greater.”

Amato added “on behalf of myself and our entire community, I offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this young man.”

Governor Phil Murphy issued a statement shortly after the incident. “Our hearts are with the family and friends of the young lifeguard killed by today’s horrific lightning strike on the beach in Berkeley Township, and we pray for a full recovery for those injured,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to Mayor Carmen Amato and offered the full support and assistance of our administration during this difficult time.”

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Scouts Achieve The Summit Award And More

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Scouts who are a part of the Venture Crew 129, chartered by the American Legion Post #129 in Toms River, have earned their Summit Award and much more throughout their adventurous year.

The Venture Crew was initially formed to give scouts a high adventure program and shifted its focus to meet the demand for more S.T.E.M. related programming that was in demand. An Explorer Club, started by advisor Melissa Townsend, was based in S.T.E.M. activities that mirrored some of the programming of the Venture Crew.

In 2018, the Crew participated in Venturefest at the Summit Bechtel Reserve where they were introduced to kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boards.

This started a “Sea Scouts Ship” and based it on paddle craft. This interest shifted the Explorer Club’s program to a maritime focused S.T.E.M. program.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the leaders and scouts worked hard over the past year with virtual meetings, in-person responsibilities and intense training.

Training was provided by the crew’s leadership and the Northeast Region where they were able to get introduced to maritime activities and earn some rank requirements.

Some activities the scouts have enjoyed included cycling, fishing, hiking, camping, shooting sports, snorkeling and various S.T.E.M. activities. In addition, the scouts have also completed ILSC, first aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and the Kodiak and Kodiak XL Challenge as the crew completed the requirements over the summer.

A few members went on for additional training and completed the Leave no Trace Trainers program as well as the Certified Angling Instructor Program. All eligible members were elected to the Order of the Arrow and actively participate in cheerful service when the opportunity arises.

Other achievements from the year are: joined the Jersey Shore Council quarterdeck, completed the 50-mile Award, completed the BSA Stand Up Paddleboard Award, completed the BSA Kayaking award, co-hosted the Toms River Paddle Race, and several scouts earned the entry level Sea Scout’s Marksmanship Awards in Rifle, Shotgun and Pistols.

Each scout has earned the Summit Award, the Eagle Scout rank, William T. Hornaday Award, Council Leadership Award, Scout Strong Presidential Active Award, the Venturing Marksmanship Award, and the Ranger Award.

Romel C. and Ashley S. have led the

adventure for the crew over the past few years. Romel has earned the BSA youth Religious Emblem, National Outdoor Achievement Award with all the devices, Doctor Bernard Harris Supernova Award, Thomas Edison Supernova Award, BSA Complete Angler Award, Venturing Quest and Trust Award, World Conservation Award, Messenger of Peace Award, Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award, and is one merit badge away from earning them all.

“The uniqueness of the blended three-unit approach has enabled our program to attract students from the entire district to participate in one or more programs. The program promotes an environment that includes all families to participate with their scout. The Duty to God program is offered twice a year to all scouts who desire to participate and develop a deeper spiritual understanding. The crew also participates in joint programming with several other units which helps round out the traditional aspects of scouting such as camping, and traditional scout skilled activities like the Klondike Derby. It also offers the ship an opportunity to share paddling with other scouts,” Townsend said.

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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Toms River man has been arrested and charged for Attempted Theft by Deception after he tried negotiating checks totaling over $600,000.

According to an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, Karl Scheufler, 50, of Toms River, had attempted to negotiate three checks totaling $687,499.74 for his own benefit between May 22 and August 8. The checks were drawn on an Ocean First bank account belonging to a business Scheufler was previously involved with.

Despite not being an authorized signor for the business account, Scheufler negotiated these checks and tried to deposit them into his personal account and another unrelated business account.

On August 25, an arrest warrant was executed at Scheufler’s home in Toms River

where he was arrested without incident.

Scheufler was charged with Attempted Theft by Deception. In addition, he was charged with two counts of Contempt after violating an order issued in 2018, that blocked Scheufler from conducting business transactions on behalf of the business. He is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer would like to acknowledge the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, Toms River Township Detective Bureau and the Toms River Township Police Department for their collaborative efforts in this investigation.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and 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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Each year in the United States there are about 86,000 diabetesrelated amputations. That is one of the most feared complications The neuropathic pain becomes more and severe as the of the disease. No one likes to think about that, but it’s a reality. nerve tissue becomes more and more inflamed.

Neuropathy can cause people to fall more often. Falls are a large percentage of fatal home accidents and have been increasing over “AFTER THE FIRST DAY MY FEET WERE NO LONGER COLD.” the years. More than 86% of the victims of a fall are 65 old or older.

In the beginning I was skeptical of the treatments because I have Sometimes a fall can cause serious problems like a broken hip tried many things over the last nine years and nothing has worked. (which can be fatal).

I was thrilled that after the first day my feet were no longer cold. I People with Neuropathy can have problems walking. Walking is a terrific am now able to sleep without socks, which I haven’t been able to exercise. So, those who suffer with peripheral neuropathy can increase do in 8 years. The pain is also getting progressively less. I am able their risk of cardiovascular disease because they stop being active. to be on my feet for longer periods of time. This helps me to get Here’s something else. Research shows the drugs you may be more exercise and generally feel better. My family tells me I am taking to lower your cholesterol may actually cause you to develop more upbeat and fun to be around. - Dennis R. peripheral neuropathy pain. Shocking? I know.

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How many treatments have you tried that left you hopeless?

Healthcare professionals may offer a variety of treatments, including antidepressants, opioid pain relievers, and lifestyle changes, but neuropathic pain can often be resistant to treatment.

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1579 Old Freehold Rd. Toms River, NJ 08753 732-505-4477 www.rosegardennj.com ─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to Toms River Police Department Traffic Safety Officer Ryan Fitzgerald for receiving the Kimberly Smith-Ames DWI Prevention Award, sponsored by the Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Officers Association.

Kimberly Smith-Ames and her unborn baby were killed by a drunk driver on October 7, 1998. Well done Officer Fitzgerald, and thank you for your continuing efforts in getting drunk and impaired drivers off the road.

Pictured are Officer Fitzgerald and Seaside Heights Police Officer Christopher Linnell, President of the Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Officers Association.

Town Honors Retired And Promoted Officers

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Hill and the Township Council honored retirees, and celebrated promotions and new hires during the council meeting on August 24.

Congratulations to retirees Deputy Chief Michael Belcher and Senior Detective Roger Hull. Thank you for years of dedicated service to Toms River Township and our residents. Best of luck in your retirement!

The Mayor and Council also welcomed new hires: Officer Damon Korpon #458 Officer Kevin Corrigan #457 Officer Robert King #456 Lastly, Police Chief Little and the Governing Body announced the promotions of five outstanding officers: • Detective Joseph Mastronardy • Detective Graham Borg • Sgt. Brian Dugan • Lt. Ronald Sermarini • Capt. Christopher Anderson Congratulations to all! Thank you, Toms River Police Department, for all you do to keep the community safe.

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Around The Jersey Shore Local Author Teaches Children To Fly High With New Book

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – A retired teacher and coach from Barnegat wants kids to know they can be their best selves and engages them in a new children’s book filled with life lessons.

In “Roger, the Bravest Bird in the World,” author Ed Agresta, 77, tells the story of a family of four birds who each face unique challenges. The relatable characters work together to overcome their disadvantages and learn that perceived enemies can become best friends.

“Each of the birds has a problem or situation that they have to handle,” shared Agresta.

“One has one leg, and another is blind, and there’s also one with a broken wing.”

The three family members all suffer an additional hardship; they are unable to fly.

Roger, the eldest bird, tends to be extremely timid. Nevertheless, he finds himself forced to put his fears aside to take care of his siblings and live by the family motto – “I can…I will…I must!”

As the tale unfolds, it turns out the birds need to get to the other side of a lake. An alligator named Fred looms in the water, and the family sees him as a threat.

Fred knows the birds are afraid of him and does not understand why they are fearful.

Roger gets up the courage to speak to the

alligator, which ultimately provides them with safe passage across the lake. Another lesson surfaces – as far as making friends despite differences.

Agresta said the storyline originated seven years ago when he and his wife enjoyed a Florida vacation with another couple from the Pheasant Run retirement community. It didn’t take long for Agresta to choose a name for the lead character in his children’s book.

“We were with Roger Toole, a retired state trooper,” Agresta recalled. “He used to help people all the time.”

Toole served the New Jersey State Police for 26 years. He says the job was very interesting and he enjoyed it. So while the retired trooper was surprised when Agresta told him he wanted to use his name, he was also flattered by the recognition.

However, Toole’s not the only one who lives life to make things better for others.

Agresta’s career as a high school psychology teacher and football coach spanned over 50 years. He taught in both public and private schools in Hudson County and at Montclair State University.

“I also got into the field of discipline,” said Agresta. “I worked with at-risk kids as well.”

When he taught at-risk students at Union Hill High School in Union City, Agresta

adapted creative means to help them recognize their value. He took advantage of the location of the special needs school located across the street from their classroom.

“I told my students they needed to help give back to the community,” Agresta explained.

“Once a week, we would go across the street and work with the special needs kids.”

“The young ladies would teach the girls how to put makeup on, get dressed and take care of themselves,” continued Agresta.

“The guys did things like teaching the other kids sports.”

The exercise proved beneficial to everyone involved. Agresta said the group continues to hold a special place in his heart as they never gave up despite their struggles.

No doubt, it is a conglomeration of Agresta’s past experiences that led to his creation of a special award to recognize the good in people. Of course, it’s aptly named the “Roger Award.”

A young boy named Joey earned the first Roger Award and earned a spot on Agresta’s Facebook page holding his trophy. Nancy, who takes great care of her sick husband, received recognition as the award’s second winner.

Members of the public are invited to nominate Roger Award candidates by sending

Agresta an email at edagresta@verizon.net.

Agresta strives to make his positive attitude contagious and has been retained as a motivational speaker and trainer for groups across the nation. He also focuses on expressing gratitude to the people he meets in his everyday life.

“I gave one of my cards to a waitress who worked really hard last night,” Agresta shared. “I told her she made a difference. It’s called ‘Listen, Celebrate and Recognize.’”

The card Agresta hands out thanks people for being awesome – and for making a difference.

In addition to his children’s book, Agresta published two other books intended to help others.

“Don’t Count the Days…Make the Days Count” contains short stories and motivational exercises. Agresta also wrote “101 Radical and Tremendous Teaching Tools, Tips, Techniques for Transformational Thinking in the Classroom in Life.”

“Roger, the Bravest Bird in the World” is available for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Orlando Velez created the colorful illustrations that bring the book to life.

While Agresta’s new book looks like it is solely intended for children, its life lessons are ageless.

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In children and teens: At least 1.8 million U.S. children have trouble hearing.

Nearly 1.5 million are school age.

Nine of every 10 children born deaf are born to parents who can hear normally.

In-utero ear infections can lead to deafness.

Three continuous months of ear infections can lead to deafness.

Children exposed to secondhand smoke have twice the risk of hearing loss.

One in five teens now suffers from at least a mild hearing loss due to excessive volume when using iPods and other listening devices.

In the American workforce: About 26 million Americans between the prime employment ages of 20 and 69 have high-frequency hearing loss.

One in four workers exposed to high levels of noise experience hearing loss later in life.

Those with untreated hearing loss lose about $30,000 a year due to underemployment.

Police, firefighters, factory workers, farmers,

construction workers, musicians, heavy-industry workers, the military and professional hunters are at the highest risk of experiencing hearing loss.

In retirees: About 30 percent of adults ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss.

About 47 percent of adults over the age of 75 have hearing loss.

Hearing loss in retirees leads to more hospitalization and poorer health overall.

Dementia, depression and brain shrinkage are all strongly correlated to untreated hearing loss, which is likely partially responsible for those diseases occurring.

Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are also associated with untreated hearing loss.

Fortunately, hearing aids are a huge benefit to 90 percent of those with hearing loss, regardless of age group or severity. For those with mild hearing loss, hearing aids greatly reduce or eliminate the risk of income loss, and people with hearing aids are nearly twice as likely to be employed as those with untreated hearing loss or those who simply don’t wear their hearing aids. If you want to make sure you’re getting all you can out of your current set, bring them in and we’ll take a look at how the technology is working for you. And if you decide there’s an upgrade option that you’d like to pursue, we’ll give you $500 toward any new set of AGX Hearing aids.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

What To Do When Calcium Is High

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Your body is amazingly skilled at maintaining homeostasis. It’s kind of amazing how your body maintains tight control over calcium levels, especially the amount that is circulating in your blood at any given moment.

For example, all of these methods are done involuntarily by your body to keep your serum calcium at a normal range, usually somewhere between 9 and 10, but it differs depending on your age.

1. Your intestines absorb calcium from foods that you eat.

2. Your bones give up, and take in calcium so there is a dynamic movement of calcium in and out of your skeleton.

3. Your kidneys reclaim calcium, or excrete it into your urine.

When the blood levels drop below normal, your 4 tiny parathyroid glands immediately rescue levels by secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH) into your blood which tells your bones to release some into the blood, and do it NOW! People with elevated PTH levels are at higher risk for osteoporosis.

PTH levels are measured by a simple blood test. If it’s high, I recommend you read Dr. Norman’s work at parathyroid.com. Physicians will evaluate vitamin D if the PTH is elevated, and if the D is low, they will tell you to supplement. This can be very harmful and is the wrong thing to do in most cases, because if the PTH is elevated, and your D is low, it’s low because your body’s trying to protect you from more calcium!

A person’s calcium can be evaluated several ways. Usually a “serum” calcium is measured by a blood test which tells you how much calcium is bound to a protein.

There is an “ionized calcium” blood test

which tells you what portion is free. If you have so much calcium that it’s spilling into your urine in high amounts which is called hypercalciuria. To fi nd out take a test called a “24-hour urine calcium test.”

If your calcium is high, ask your physician about these ideas to see if they’re right for you: 1. Vitamin K2 - Vitamin K2 drives calcium out of the blood and puts it back into the bone. It reduces serum calcium.

2. Bisphosphonates - The category of bisphosphonate drugs (ie Fosamax) can be used for a short term to remove calcium from the blood and put it back into the bones. It will reduce serum calcium.

3. Ref lux drugs - Medications like famotidine (Pepcid) or omeprazole (Prilosec) can quickly reduce the absorption of many minerals and it can be quite potent.

4. Follow a low calcium diet - Meat and poultry, shrimp, seafood, green beans, eggs (and egg substitute), oatmeal, squash, nuts, rice, peas, Brussels sprouts, tangerines, kiwi and fruit juice.

5. Switch diuretics. If you are taking a thiazide diuretic like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide), this will cause you to retain calcium. By taking a “loop” diuretic such as furosemide, you will reduce calcium levels.

6. Sometimes surgery for a parathyroid adenoma is necessar y, these are diagnosed by specif ic scans on the neck.

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Many purchasers are not aware of all the various important components that a survey can disclose. A survey is not just a simple drawing showing boundary lines and location of the dwelling, but it also delineates right of ways, easements, encroachments, and/or gaps between property lines. The survey can also confirm the location of a water way, an existing improvement and determine whether all the structures on the property you are looking to purchase are within the property boundary lines such as sheds, pools, retaining walls and fences. Perhaps the most important pieces of information a survey will provide are the property’s zoning classification, dimension and size, which will allow you to determine if the property conforms to the local lot size requirements.

Once the survey is obtained your attorney will forward it to the title company, who will also research the information contained therein.

If the survey accurately shows that there are no property line encroachments then the title company will not require any exceptions in its policy, which will allow the title company to provide coverage and defend against anyone who, in the future, challenges the accuracy of the property lines. If you do not have an accurate and current survey prior to closing then any disputes, whether it is with the seller, a neighbor or a governmental agency, as to the location of a fence, shed, or any larger structure such as a pool, deck or an addition will become yours to

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Around The Jersey Shore Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators.

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CLASSIFIEDS Estate Sale Selling Parents Home - Vintage antiques, furniture, old Wedgewood, Tiffany, Russian enamels, silver, Imani, Bombay tables, more. By appointment only. 443-253-4860. (37)

Personals Crestwood Village Lady - Seeks local male companion, good natured, good health. 64-72. Will return all calls. 732-281-7616.

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Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) WANTED: Records: Cash Paid for Old "45 rpm" and "78 rpm" Records, Soul, Doo Wop, R&b, Rockabilly. (732)244-6313 Or bobo78rpm@verizon.Net. (39) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal.

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(37) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Gutter Mechanics Needed - Top pay for the right people. Immediate openings available. Call today!!!! 732-657-3330.

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(37) SHOP WORK - Full time with benefits. Email: joannkrez@gmail.com. (38) Office help needed! - Cedar Glen West located in Manchester NJ. Must be good with customers and have working knowledge of Quick books, Word and Excel. Part time flexible hours. Please Email resume to williams@cedarglenwest.net.

(37) 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) Lost Cat from Ishmael Rd/Atlantic Shore Pines Campground area 8/13. White fur with tabby markings. 662-380-1662. (38) 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!

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Around The Jersey Shore One-Man Golf Marathon To Raise Funds For Vets

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Why play 18 holes when you can play 200?

That’s just what Ed Walls is setting out to do. He will be the sole participant in a oneday, 200-hole golf marathon on September 5, Patriot Golf Day. It will take place at the Renaissance Country Club, where Walls is the head golf professional.

This will be the tenth year he has taken on this challenge, raising more than 75,000 to date for the Folds of Honor foundation, which provides educational scholarships for military families.

In 2020, he won the Patriot Award from the NJPGA for his efforts and dedication

to the Folds of Honor charity. For 2021, he set his goal to break $25,000 in donations.

This means he will play the equivalent of 11 rounds of golf, plus 2 additional holes.

To encourage additional pledges and scorebased donations, he will play the final 18 holes using only a 7 iron.

“Having put two children through college, I understand the cost and difficulty for some to achieve their dreams. I am very humbled to be able to be a small contributor to their continued educational endeavors…educate their legacy is a perfect tagline,” he said.

For more information and to donate, call 908-230-1611.

OC Artists Guild To Host Artisan Market

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild is thrilled to offer an Indoor/ Outdoor Artisan Market on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists will be lining the street and beautiful property selling paintings, jewelry, hand-made soap, sea glass art, photography, garden art and much more!

Enjoy the Victorian Porch with beautiful views of the Toms River. Inside the building are three Galleries of art to view. They look forward to reconnecting with friends and

meeting new visitors to showcase all that Ocean County Artist Guild has to offer.

Ocean County Artists’ Guild is open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. The first floor of the building is ADA-accessible.

For information about the non-profit Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s Events, art classes, workshops, to volunteer or make a donation, visit ocartistsguild.org/events#market for specific event details. Call 732-270-3111 or email us at info@ocartistsguild.org.

Shamrocks By The Sea Festival

SEASIDE PARK – Shamrocks By the Sea is sponsored and produced by The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. This is the fourth annual festival at the Seaside Park Marina on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

They will have traditional Irish music, Step Dancers, Irish craft vendors and food of all kinds. Bring the wee ones as they will have an area just for them with a bounce house,

pony rides, face painters and more.

Bally Haunis from Toms River, a local Irish band will once again entertain us from the main stage.

In an effort to help support Seaside Park, they have teamed up with the township of Seaside Park to help bring people to the shore after the season is over. For more information, email at: patrickaoh@hotmail. com or visit shamrocksbythesea.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Seaside Motel Shooter To Remain In Jail

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A Pennsylvania man will remain in jail pending trial on charges of attempted murder and more after shooting a man in the head at a Seaside Heights motel.

The suspect, Jose Serrano-Robles, 43, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Being a Certain Person Not to Possess Weapons in connected to the shooting that occurred on August 16.

In the early hours, Seaside Heights Police Officers responded to a 911 call about apparent gunshots fired at the La Fontana

Motel on Grant Avenue. Officers found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was quickly transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of his injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

After detectives identified Serrano-Robles as the shooter, they later located him at the Toms River Bus Station and he was taken into custody without incident. Serrano-Robles has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his apprehension.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and 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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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Class 2 Police Officer. Applications can be picked up between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at

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Leading Urgent Care Provider Opens In Toms River

Toms River — American Family Care (AFC) announced it has opened a new 3,300+ square foot state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Toms River, increasing access to high-quality health care for residents in the area. The ribbon-cutting took place at 2p.m. on August 27 with patients being welcomed on August 30.

The AFC facility features a hightech, high-touch approach – including digital x-rays, on-site lab testing, state of the art diagnostics, and electronic medical records. Well-trained, compassionate care is available for non-critical conditions such as strep throat, sprains, fractures, lacerations, minor rashes and burns and the flu, among others. Certain vaccinations, DOT, CDL, sports and camp physicals and drug testing are offered as well as rapid and PCR Covid testing.

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The Toms River clinic is located at 2360 Lakewood Road. It offers urgent care, family care and occupational medicine seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Appointments are not necessary (walkins are welcome) however, visits can be scheduled either by calling 732-7197788 or online at afcurgentcare.com/ tomsriver. AFC Urgent Care Toms River provides 6 private exam rooms including a procedure room along with onsite x-ray and lab services and accepts most insurance plans.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the

most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know

that they ’re going to get the care they deserve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 4 - sept 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a glass-half-empty kind of week. People may see the worst side of every suggestion and give you a thumbs-down on presentations. Things that grab your enthusiasm now may drain your energy by the end of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid making crucial decisions about purchases or anything that affects your financial status as the week commences. What seems to be a practical solution or smart move could backfire and cause further problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Things may not go according to plan. In the upcoming week it will pay to remember that nothing is foolproof. Despite carefully assessing the situation, one unforeseen miscalculation can change everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be numerous demands on your time and patience, but you possess the wisdom to meet challenges with good grace. Extra demands on resources can force you to address the budget in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pessimism may permeate your hope for progress. Don’t give in to negativity in the first half of the week, as the storm clouds that threaten will pass by quickly if you remain responsible, financially cautious and ethical.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may struggle to get your point across. These stars could make you labor for the right words describe your views. Throughout the week, tread carefully to avoid offending others or getting

involved in disputes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Carefully consider every step. A careless error could cause extra effort. In the week ahead, you may encounter misunderstandings or find it difficult to express your affection for loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It might not be possible to hold an entirely open dialog on family issues. As the week unfolds, you might be challenged to address problems within your home. Set aside time to listen with an open mind and open heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look for important lessons in any criticism you receive. A loved one may not be willing to give you the benefit of the doubt in the week to come, so don’t push your luck. You’re likely to act on wishful thinking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can balance the books better than most in the week ahead. You might excel at organization, but this doesn’t mean this is a good time to launch new enterprises. Get all your ducks in a row.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is nothing to fear but fear itself. The more positive you are that things will turn out for the best, the more likely they will. You can find the right words to soften criticism if you find time for solitude and reflection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might bubble up with friendliness as the week begins. When you recognize that everyone is your brother, you’re more apt to act fairly.

Avoid misunderstandings that could occur if you don’t stand firm.

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THIS BRIGHT, BALANCED THAI GRILLED-BEEF SALAD WILL BE YOUR NEW FAVORITE SUMMER SALAD

By America’s Test Kitchen

THAI GRILLED-BEEF SALAD Serves 4 to 6

1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon white rice 3 tablespoons lime juice (2 limes) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 (1 1/2 pound) flank steak, trimmed Salt and white pepper, coarsely ground 4 shallots, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, torn 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 1 Thai chile, stemmed and sliced thin into rounds 1 seedless English cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick on bias 1. Heat paprika and cayenne in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat; cook, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl. Return the now-empty skillet to medium-high heat, add rice, and toast, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a second small bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Grind rice with a spice grinder, mini food processor or mortar and pestle until it resembles fine meal, 10 to 30 seconds (you should have about 1 tablespoon rice powder).

2. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, water, sugar

and 1/4 teaspoon toasted paprika mixture in a large bowl and set aside.

3A. For a charcoal grill: Open the bottom vent completely. Light a large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (6 quarts).

When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over half of the grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover the grill and open the lid vent completely. Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes.

3B. For a gas grill: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Leave the primary burner on high and turn off other burner(s).

4. Clean and oil the cooking grate. Season steak with salt and white pepper. Place steak over the hot part of the grill and cook until it begins to char and beads of moisture appear on outer edges of the meat, 5 to 6 minutes.

Flip steak and continue to cook on the second side until charred and the center registers 125 F, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes (or allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour).

5. Slice meat, against the grain, on bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer sliced steak to a bowl with fish sauce mixture. Add shallots, mint, cilantro, chile and half of the rice powder; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter lined with cucumber slices.

Recipe notes: Don’t skip the toasted rice. It’s integral to the texture and flavor of the dish.

If a fresh Thai chile is unavailable, substitute half of a serrano chile.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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