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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Amvets Post #2 members Lenny Bindos and Mike Canaley cook at the recently held Pig Roast at the Amvets headquarters in Jackson By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – While the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 was not forgotten, the annual Amvets Post #2 Pig Roast also proved to be a time of enjoyment and fellowship. More than 200 people gathered at this year’s
event which enjoyed great weather, the music of The Mangos and a variety of food. The post’s leader, Roy Malott and Women’s Auxiliary leader Deborah Vaughn were both working hard among the 20 members, coordinating the day’s event.
Last year’s pig roast was cancelled due to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Malott said, “this event has gone on for …?” Vaughn chimed in, “50years. This building has been here for maybe 40 or 43 years but they had an old building that
was out front. We have pictures of the fire when it burned. They were starting to use the hall and they were starting to use the bar and that burned so they stopped building the hall and built the canteen.” “I’ve been here for 40 (Roast - See Page 4)
COUNTY OPENS NEW VACCINE CLINIC
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – As the COVID-19 mutations bring numbers of infected back up, and as kids head back to school, the Ocean County Health Department has opened a new vaccination clinic at the Ocean County Transp or t at ion Se r v ic e s Complex in Manchester. This building is locat-
ed at 2820 Ridgeway Road and will be open every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, the clinic at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms R iver H ig h School North has been reactivated. That’s located at 1245 Old Freehold Road in Toms River, and will be open every Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The clinic operation at the arena ran so smoothly, efficiently and safely the first time around and we expect the same results moving forward,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “The Manchester site will now give residents another convenient op-
tion.” Both clinics will provide the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine options and will accommodate immunocompromised individuals in need of the additional third dose. The booster dose for the general population will be offered beginning on September 20. Appointments are recommended but
walk-ins are welcome. The Health Department records positive test results for COVID-19. The numbers in Ocean County were relatively low compared to other places in the country. At the end of August, the numbers started to come up to around 200 new cases a day. This is about half as much as the county had during (Clinic - See Page 4)
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OCC STUDENTS TELL THE STORIES OF 9/11
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Never Forget. Two words that mean a lot to those who were directly touched by the events of September 11, 2001. That doesn’t mean however, that those who weren’t born at the time can’t understand the depth of what happened that terrible day. Two days prior to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, administrators, instructors and students of Ocean County College joined attendees under a tent to remember those of Ocean County, and beyond, who died that day. Among those who spoke as the rain came down at the Campus Mall were OCC President Dr. Jon Larson, Assistant Dean Carolyn Showalter, and English (OCC - See Page 5)
Judge Declines – For Now – To Order Relief From School Mask Mandate
By Stephanie Faughnan NEW JERSEY – A United States District Court judge has declined a request for emergent relief that would have at least temporarily made mask-wearing optional in New Jersey schools. After explaining his rationale for deciding not to issue the temporary restraining order (TRO), Judge Kevin McNulty said the next step was to consider a preliminary injunction. The judge delivered his ruling in conjunction with a class action lawsuit and Order to Show Cause brought by Princeton attorney Bruce Afran. While the legal papers (Mask - See Page 15)
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Continued From Page 1 years,” Vaughn added. “We’re American veterans and we help veterans whether you’ve been in a war or not - this is your home. We help our vets who are in need. Should someone need a wheelchair ramp built we have guys who can do that. We’ve donated clothes, we’ve donated money to help them get through hard times. A number of things to help our veterans get through life,” he added. “Last year we did 100 Thanksgiving baskets. JCP&L donated stuff and we put it together for 100 families. Every year we sponsor the Regional Day School down here, which is for special needs kids,” Vaughn said. She added that the post provides Thanksgiving baskets for the school as well. Vaughn added that the post is also involved in identifying the remains of “different military people in nursing homes so we had to do research on that nationally.” “There was recently a burial of six that finally got identified and were laid to rest somewhere out in Toms River if I’m not mistaken,” Malott added.
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Continued From Page 1 the worst of it, in the winter of 2020. “The Manchester clinic site is another good location that will serve many of our senior residents living in that part of the county,”
“I think the oldest one was from the Civil War. We had to get the right from Congress to claim them as family members. We’ve been doing that for quite a long time,” Vaughn added. Vaughn said the Women’s Auxiliary was instrumental with a program on getting service dogs for veterans. “Paws for a Cause we call it.” “We donate the hall to the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden dinner dance fundraiser and the handicapped society has a party for the kids. We donate to the Boy Scouts and let them use the hall,” Vaughn said. Malott added, “we also give to Wounded Warriors, the local branch. We also work with the Jackson ROTC out of Jackson Memorial High School. They do their program every year. We always participate and we give a $500 scholarship out.” Malott is a 23-year veteran. “I came in at the tail end of Vietnam. I did three years in the Army in the infantry and then I got out and went to the reserves and ended up coming back when I joined the Navy and spent 20 years in the Navy.” Vaughn noted that among their membership is a World War II veteran who unfortunately, couldn’t make it to the pig roast this year.
“He’s a pistol. No walker, no cane. We forgot his last name but everyone knows him as ‘Frankie.’” “He is our oldest member here,” Malott said. Vaughn added that Frankie was “97 now and during his 95th birthday we said we have the Boy Scouts here and they never had a WWII vet here could you show up so he said, ‘yeah and I have memorabilia so I’ll bring it.’ But it was actually a surprise birthday party for him and he had all his stuff so we got to see it all. He has a lot of neat stuff.” Malott said that between the auxiliary and “the veterans we are just under 400. We were up to 676 at one point.” “Three years ago, we were up to 1,500,” Vaughn added. She couldn’t put a number to how many auxiliary members there are but Malott said the Sons of Amvets division of the post are up to “at least 50.” A few dozen of them were hustling around the event, helping out in a variety of ways. Among them were Kelly Britton, Lenny Bindos and Mike Canaley who were out by the grill. The homemade salad dishes were prepared by auxiliary members. “I’m an officer in the post and a vet. Right now, I have the big title,” Canaley
said joking that he was among the pig roast cookers. “I’ve been a member for 10 years in Amvets and at this post for three years. This is the best club I’ve ever seen.” The 9-11 20 th anniversary T-shirts were worn by the members working the event. They were also available for sale as a fundraiser to help the post’s mission of aiding veterans. As to attendance at the event, Mallott said, “I think it’s going to be close to 250 this year.” To reach out to join or support the post, Malott said, “we have a Facebook page. Amvets.org is our national website.” The post’s phone number is 732-657-0894. Vaughn said that one upcoming event which has yet to get a name is a pizza fest. “Pizza and music and we hope to raise some money that way.” “That will be around the middle or end of October. We have another event that is very special coming out on October 2 which is a joint effort with the Fleet Association from Lakehurst. The majority of their people are Navy and one of their members granddaughters has cancer and it will be held here,” Malott said.
said Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “There are still many people that are in need of the first, second or now an additional and booster dose and we want to make sure people have convenient opportunities to get one.”
Ocean County Commissioner Director Gary Quinn added, “Our goal is to make getting the vaccine as easy as possible for everyone by providing clinics in as many regions of the county as we can. The moment we learned of the booster recommendations, the OCHD and its partners went to work
making sure we had additional clinics and resources available to best serve our residents.” Visit ochd.org for a detailed list of upcoming OCHD vaccination clinics and testing sites. You can call the county’s health information line at 732-380-5079 for more information.
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Continued From Page 1 instructor Ameer Sohrawardy. Student singer Alfred Parchment sang the national anthem while 63rd Army National Guard Band Warrant Officer One Zachary Appleton and First Sgt. Kencis Kleinschmidt performed “God Bless America.” Showalter said “we are gathered together today for three reasons, to remember those individuals whose lives were lost on 9/11/2001, to be thankful for the 20,000 individuals who were able to escape the carnage, and to teach the young people born since 2001 about the events on 9/11.” In respect to the third reason, the work of Josephine O’Grady, Alessia Odato and MaryKate Naples, the winners of the 9-11 Student Writing Competition were showcased during the ceremony. O’Grady had interviewed a New York City resident who witnessed the horror of the World Trade Tower buildings coming down. “This was a contest sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the English Department of OCC. It was a collaboration writing contest. I was told about it by Dr. Sohrawardy who organized it. I was one of his students.” “I won the non-fiction category. I asked a person who lived in Manhattan who saw it all from her apartment window. It was interesting. Interviewing someone who actually saw it made me realize that in terms of recovering from it, it was a
The Jackson Times, September 18, 2021, Page 5 whole different experience for people who lived in New York,” O’Grady said. The Bay Head resident added that “in terms of the landscape their entire world was being turned upside down. It messes with you mentally and emotionally and psychologically as well. You see it right in your face.” O’Grady learned she was among the winners in June after her graduation. She is a student at Kean University as a public health major and wants to pursue public policy in graduate school. “Now I understand the attacks with a new depth.” Student MaryKate Naples was in 5th grade when the events of September 11, 2001 occurred. She wrote a touching and strong worded composition about losing her father who worked in New York City. In her absence, her composition was read by Soharawardy. “Unlike our other two winners of the competition. She was alive and had personal recall of the events of 9/11. Her work was entitled “1618.’” “There was no hiding from 9/11 it was everywhere and effected everyone,” she wrote. Her paper added that “no one was surprised by the actions (of her father) that morning. Every day he took care of the people around him including strangers or even a hitchhiker. He was the kind of dad who would turn everything into a lesson. He was a humble man and if something needed to be taken care of, he was usually ruthless about it. He ran (OCC - See Page 7)
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Thompson: State Should Spend Federal Funds To Help Residents
Editor’s note: This letter was sent on August 19. TRENTON - On the three-month anniversary of the State receiving $6.2 billion in COVID relief funding from the federal government, the four Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee called on the Murphy Administration to stop the foot-dragging and put the money to work helping residents, as it was intended.
In a letter to the Governor and the Senate Democrat co-chairs of the Joint Budget Oversight Committee (JBOC), Senate Republican Budget Officer Steven Oroho (R-24), Senator Sam Thompson (R-12), Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13), and Senator Michael Testa (R-1) criticized the Administration for only spending $316,000 or .005% of the money since it was received in May. The Senators urged the Governor “to
embrace a sense of urgency and put to use more than $1 billion of funds already authorized to be spent in the Appropriations Act.” The letter stated, “Ending bureaucratic hurdles to getting money to people who need help should be a no-brainer. It’s an embarrassment that only $316,000 out of more than $6.2 billion has been put to use when the State received funds three months ago.”
In addition, the Senators called for the Joint Budget Committee to support a recent request by Senator Oroho and Assemblyman Wirths, in their capacity as members of the JBOC, to “meet as soon as possible to proactively provide guidance to the Governor on how best to put money to use, including authorizing funds to stabilize the unemployment insurance fund and avoid a recently announced $252 million tax increase on all employers.”
Menendez: Senators Meet With Refugees At Joint Base
JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to meet with Afghan refugees currently sheltering there while they await resettlement. “I am honored to extend a warm welcome to Afghan families arriving in the United States who have endured immeasurable sacrifice and loss to reach our country,” said Sen. Menendez. “As the world bears witness to the Taliban’s brutal repression of the Afghan people in real time, it is our solemn responsibility to embrace our nation’s legacy as a bastion of hope for vulnerable and marginalized individuals fleeing this humanitarian crisis. I’m incredibly proud to see New Jersey continue that
proud history by welcoming Afghan refugees arriving on US shores and am grateful to the airmen and women who have stood up and helped during this process. Robust resettlement efforts, particularly of those Afghans who risked their lives and the lives of their family members in support of our nation, are not only crucial to refugees’ safety, but also a point of pride, a reflection of our fundamental values, a boost to our communities & a service to our nation’s strategic & humanitarian interests.” “Throughout history, America has been a refuge for individuals f leeing war, persecution, and oppression. America must continue to shine as a beacon of light and hope for those most in need,” said Sen. Booker. “I was moved to meet with and hear the courageous stories of Afghan refugees, many of whom aided our country and our armed forces over the
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Arabia funding the terrorist effort. “Now I find our government is indeed hiding something.” While Odato’s composition concerned a fictional story of a young couple planning their wedding around the time of 9/11, the impact of her story was felt by the audience. The story concerned the death of a man who told his fiancé who also worked at the WTC, to stay home that day and take a day off to focus on the planning of their wedding. He went to work and died as a result of the attack. The names of those Ocean County residents who died on 9/11 were read toward the close of the event. The 63rd Army National Guard concluded the ceremony with a performance of “Amazing Grace.”
Continued From Page 5 almost 20 city blocks to the towers as everyone else ran for their lives.” She wrote that her father forced his way into the building and convinced the chief into letting him into the lobby. The chief called him the elevator man and he did whatever he could to free the people who were trapped in the most complex elevator system at the time. Naples learned months later, in January 2002 that her father was truly gone when his remains were found. Her writing added a strong call for the U.S. government to release information about an FBI investigation concerning links to Saudi
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past 20 years. I also want to express my gratitude to the brave men and women who helped evacuate Americans and Afghans in harm’s way, and to Fort Dix and the State of New Jersey for providing shelter to thousands of refugees, and for helping to resettle Afghan families. We proudly welcome our Afghan brothers and sisters with open arms and remain committed to supporting them as they become a part of our great state and nation.” JBMDL, which began accepting Afghan refugees on August 25th, rapidly worked to increase their capabilities to shelter up to 10,000 refugees as part of a nationwide effort to increase refugee capacity at military bases across the country. JBMDL is currently sheltering 9,000 refugees who fondly refer to the base as “Liberty Village.” JBMDL is one of four U.S. military facil-
ities designated to house Afghan refugees due its capacity and the region’s ability to support them. The other bases are located in Wisconsin, Texas and Virginia. JBMDL previously sheltered about 4,000 Yugoslavian refugees in 1999. While at JBMDL the senators toured the living facilities, medical screening facility, and dining facility and met with Maj. Gen. Mark D. Camerer, Commander of the Air Force Expeditionary Center, which is headquartered at JBMDL. Last month, Sen. Menendez led his colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to take swift, robust action to protect and support Afghan women leaders in the wake of the Taliban takeover in the country. The senator also applauded partner nations for hosting Afghan refugees seeking safe haven in the United States.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again. With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure
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releases from candidates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October. Thank you for your understanding. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor Support Law For Alzheimer’s Care Providing care for an individual living with dementia involves many unique and often challenging elements. As the caregiver of a spouse that suffered from Alzheimer’s, I understand how complicated it is to navigate this health care maze. My husband developed younger onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. He had a successful career and was a wonderful person, husband, and father. The disease robbed him of the ability to enjoy our life together, to appreciate his child and grandchildren and experience the joy of seeing them grow, and made him unable to work. Watching him deteriorate from a strong, intelligent, and loving person was truly devastating for us. The medical profession does not fully understand younger onset of Alzheimer’s/dementia which led to a lot of doctor-hopping and frustration. In addition, the loss of his income created a financial hardship for us. The cost of care for my husband was beginning to
exceed my income and I was faced with weighing the cost of quitting my job versus the cost of keeping my job. In 2020, caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care valued at nearly $257 billion. Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in asking Congressman Chris Smith to co-sponsor the bi-partisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act (HR. 2517). The Act would create a path to better dementia care and address shortcomings in the way dementia care is currently delivered. Dementia care management allows people like me to more seamlessly navigate the health care and social support systems, and to obtain more timely access to care. Because comprehensive dementia care has been shown to reduce costs while providing better quality care, this legislation would also call on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a payment structure for dementia care management.
This topic is dear to the heart of people who suffer from, or care for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and we are grateful for Congressman Smith’s continued attention and leadership for Alzheimer’s and Dementia legislation. To learn more about this disease and how you can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s, visit alzimpact.org. Dian Cucchisi Alzheimer’s Congressional Team Member, NJ 04 Whiting
Memories Of September 11 Live On Are you thinking about the events of September 11th? It was a fateful day in histor y that changed our lives. We are surrounded by reminders - in addition to memorials and the preservation of some of the steel from the Twin Towers - if you were alive 20 years ago as it unfolded, you have visions in your head. I know I do. I recall the
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exact minute I saw the first explosion on TV and then minutes later the second explosion. I knew I had old friends, school mates and neighbors working in those towers. As I went to work in Manhattan each day on the ferry, I saw the towers shine in the morning sunlight. As a kid I watched them be built. It was a fascinating sight to watch the world’s tallest buildings under construction. Take a moment to remember… when airport security was not as serious and tedious as it must be today. How we look over our shoulder when travelling in public places - is that backpack unattended? If you haven’t been to the site in western PA, take a moment to visit Shanksville and the Flight 93 National Memorial. None of those people deserved what happened to them that day… not the flights into the Twin Towers nor the Pentagon. Regular people doing thei r nor mal thing on an abnormal day. I will never forget the next day as well - the morning after. The Jersey Shore smelled like smoke. When I went out for the morning paper, it was obvious the wind had blown south. A week later I had to drive north on the Turnpike, and the smoke was still billowing from the site. Weeks and months later, returning to visit Staten Island, I saw the piles of ruined fire trucks and cars in the Fresh Kills landfill. Now that we are at the 20th Anniversary, don’t forget you r neig hbor s, friends and fellow citizens
that died that day. And cherish your freedom. Regina Discenza Forked River
Critical Race Theory Concerns Are Not Conspiracies Editor’s note: This is in response to an editorial written by the news editor pointing out that some people who come to Board of Education meetings are repeating QAnon conspiracies without realizing they are. Aren’t you supposed to at least pretend that you are a neutral party? The only people, groups, conspiracy theorists that talk about QAnon are radical leftists. The fact that you wrote “QAnon and NBC reported . . .” solidifies exactly where you stand. I attend School Board meetings, my general knowledge of “QAnon” is that it is some laughable group that does not get taken seriously; I could be wrong. However, I attend School Board meeting because I have three children in the school district and I want to make sure that they are not being manipulated by leftist indoctrination like Critical Race Theory. Call me whatever you want, QAnon, a conspiracy theorist, a whacko . . .. whatever, CRT is evil and divisive. My children are not oppressors and the black students of our community are NOT oppressed. Parents all over the country are hopping mad because we received a front row seat into exactly what our children were being taught in the public school system
during the countless classes that Zoomed into our homes over the last year and a half. Parents that have to work, live in NJ and homeschool their children don’t have time for nonsense QAnon conspiracy theories, we have real problems. Jennifer Chinchilla Toms River
Biden Checking Watch Issue Is Performative Outrage Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the backlash President Biden received after photos emerged of him checking his watch during a ceremony for soldiers killed in Afghanistan. This “checking his watch” story is (expletive deleted). If at any point he might’ve blinked, they would blamed him for closing his eyes and refusing to look at the grieving families. Remember, these are the same people who were upset that Obama dared to hold a latte. Dared to wear a tan suit. Dared to play golf or put his feet up on his desk. They’re a bunch of crybabies who can’t find anything real to be upset about because Joe Biden is actually doing a good job, working every day trying to help Americans. So instead of covering the lives of those lost, about whom they pretend to care, they use the occasion as an excuse for completely moronic political points. Once again, Republicans and right-wing media disrespect our troops. Larry Davis Brick
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21st Annual Jackson PBA Pig Roast JACKSON – Join the Jackson PBA 168 on October 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Pine Park in Lakewood for the 21st Annual Jackson PBA Pig Roast! All you can eat! Pig roast, burgers, hot dogs, salads and more. Loads of fun activities for the kids and live on stage: Moondoggie! Tickets are $35, $40 at door for adults 21
and up; kids/young adults ages 9 through 20 are $20, $25 at door; and children 8 and under are free. Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities or donating prizes for the Gift Auction, email: jacksonpba168pigroast@gmail.com. For more information call 732-928-1111 ext. 5293.
Knights Of Columbus Annual Family Picnic
JACKSON – The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 will be holding their Annual Family Picnic on September 18 from 12 to 7 p.m. Enjoy kids’ games, fire trucks, DJ, pony rides, horseshoes, corn hole and more!
Tickets are $15 per adult; $7 ages 12 to 18; under 12 free. Ticket price includes: delicious food and assorted drinks such as soda, water and beer. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Phil Capasso at 848-525-9534.
Library Now Accepting Book Donations
JACKSON – Have books you no longer need? Donate to the Jackson Friends of the Library! Books can be brought to the circulation desk. The library is located at 2 Jackson Drive. EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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2021-2022 Wrestling Program JACKSON – Interested in wrestling? The Jackson Township Recreation Department will be holding a 2021-2022 wrestling program for all levels, beginners through advanced. Open to children currently enrolled in grades 1st through 8th. The season is from November through March. Register online at capturepoint.com starting September 10 through October 31. When registering online and paying by credit card a $5 convenience fee will be added to your total. Fee is $75 for Jackson residents; $100 for non-Jackson residents. Refunds are done by voucher and take approximately four to six weeks, there is a $10 fee per refund. No
refunds after October 31. Practices will be held at Jackson Liberty High School Auxiliary Gym. 3rd Grade and under: Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; 4th Grade and up: Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Supervisor is Glenn Pazinko, and can be contacted at 908-331-2592, spazinko@ gmail.com. Wrestlers will be grouped according to their ag, size and ability. Matches are optional and open to all registrants. Match fees are not included in your registration fee. Parents Orientation: date TBD in October and will take place at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd.
Riding Safe For Richie 2021 Fundraiser JACKSON – Come out for a day of fun and friends and raise money for the Riding Safe For Richie Foundation. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey founded in 2019. Their goal is to help keep young riders safe as well as help seniors with scholarships for college. Tickets are only $10 per person and include one raff le ticket for door prizes.
There will be a DJ, raff les, food, and fun. Drinks will be available to purchase. Anyone is welcome! The event is on October 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the AmVets Post 2 located at 1290 Toms River Road in Jackson. To purchase tickets in advance, message them on Facebook at: facebook. com/Riding-Safe-For-Richie-Foundation-101215002202451.
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JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Department of Recreation presents basketball registration for the 2021/2022 season. The fee is $100 per Jackson resident and $125 for non-Jackson residents. There is a $5 convenience fee charged when registering online with a credit card. No refunds after the program has begun (first scheduled game). There will be a $10 administrative fee per refund. Refunds are done via voucher and take approximately six to eight weeks to receive a refund check. Refunds cannot be returned to your credit card. The program will take place from November through February (subject to change). The program will consist of the following leagues: Beginners: kindergarten and 1st graders – boys and girls co-ed league. Beginners will have one hour of gym time on Saturdays with their coach/ team. The first half hour will be instructional led by their coach and assisted by team referees and the second half hour will be game play. Training League: 2nd and 3rd graders – boys and girls co-ed league. Weeknight practices and Saturday games. Junior League: 4th and 5th graders – boys leagues and girls leagues. Weeknight practices/games. Advanced League: 6th through 8th graders – boys and girls leagues. Weeknight practices/games.
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Continued From Page 1 requested per manent removal of the mask-wearing mandate, Afran asked the court to temporarily stay the provisions of two Executive Orders that include conditions requiring children to wear masks to school. Under New Jersey and federal laws, TROs act as short-term solutions used to protect parties against immediate harm. McNulty could issue a preliminary injunction in this matter if plaintiffs demonstrate students are likely to suffer irreparable harm if forced to wear masks. The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges Governor Phil Murphy and the other defendants violated the First, Fifth, and 14th Amendments in issuing the mask mandates solely against schoolchildren. During oral argument before McNulty, Afran acknowledged the law allows the state to create educational programs and also takes care of children during the day. He cited the term “in locos parentis” to refer to the school’s responsibility to act instead of the parent when they are in school. “We don’t allow a child to beat up another child,” said Afran by way of example. “...But the local in parentis role, does not allow the state to smother and suppress basic rights.” According to Afran, the state did not demonstrate that masks are “uniquely necessary for a child’s health” compared to everyone else. (The Executive Orders do not distinguish between children and adults in calling for mask mandates in schools.) Afran pointed out the Executive Orders reference the fact that children under 12 cannot be vaccinated but made no reference to any specific metrics or “upticks” that would identify kids as a specific risk group. He then estimated that approximately 40 percent of New Jersey’s population remains unvaccinated. “The governor is permitting literally millions of adults who are unvaccinated to mix in public with each other,” said Afran. “…Everyone is literally allowed to be packed together, and there’s no regulation from the government.” Speaking on behalf of his clients, Afran suggested the inconsistencies represented discrimination under the Equal Protection Act. The state’s brief in opposition to Afran’s arguments explains policymakers took guidance from both the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”). “...Given that students remain largely unvaccinated, school settings - which congregate large numbers of individuals indoors for extended periods of time - present heightened risks,” wrote Assistant Attorney General Daniel M. Vannella. The state emphasized that the focus was on bringing back in-person learning in the safest way possible. Officials made the decision to require all individuals to wear masks throughout the day “bolstered by conclusions from the CDC, AAP, and New Jersey Department of Health, (that) demonstrate conclusively that universal masking reduces the spread of this virus and can save the lives of schoolchildren and their families.” In his ruling, McNulty found the state could reasonably rely on the referenced entities to make their mandate. Accordingly, the plain-
The Jackson Times, September 18, 2021, Page 15 tiff’s case did not meet the entitlement to emergent relief based on the equal protection argument. Afran also argued that the mask requirements burden and impair students’ protected rights of association, privacy, and speech under the First Amendment. He provided the court with written declarations in support of his claims that their fundamental rights were violated. “Plaintiffs and teachers have testified as to the almost complete disappearance of children’s speech and association under the masking orders,” Afran wrote in papers he submitted to the court. Rhiannon Mindas, a Lacey Township fifth and sixth-grade teacher, first described the impact of overall COVID-19 restrictions last year before detailing the changes she saw when masks became optional in her district last June. “At this time, the kids began to socialize with each other and began to criticize one another, to be sarcastic as ten-year-olds will do,” declared Mindas. “Until this time, the children had no opportunity to socialize and act out in a normal way for this age group.” A 17-year-old Barnegat High School student referred to as M.F. shared his difficulties with wearing the mask as he has extreme difficulties in communicating without being able to see faces and emotions as he has Asperger’s Syndrome. According to the Declaration of M.F., he has epilepsy and said most of his seizures were brought about by high temperatures and heat. When he did wear a mask in a supermarket, M.F. immediately felt fatigued, had difficulty breathing and a heat buildup. He related to these types of circumstances as leading to his seizures. Afran alleged that the entirety of children’s daytime lives is burdened as a result of the masks for anywhere from 6-8 hours. These are “the very times when children are most in a position to have ‘personal intercommunication’ and associate with people outside of their families,” Afran wrote. The judge reviewed case law presented by the attorneys regarding whether the masks place restrictions of any kind on speech. “The mask rule is not aimed at expressive conduct,” said McNulty. “It is clearly a response to the infection rates, which are rising.” McNulty acknowledged that the masks impair communication and make students unhappy, which can make them clam up. However, he concluded that the impact of masks on communication thus far was not persuasive enough to justify emergent relief. The federal class action lawsuit does not address the efficacy of masks or whether their use represents health hazards. Additionally, plaintiffs have not provided the court with documentation from a medical expert that would support this type of claim. As part of its submittal to the court, the state submitted the declaration of Edward Lifshitz, MD the Medical Director of the Infectious and Zoonotic Disease Program, Communicable Disease Service, New Jersey Department of Health. “Masks thus work through a combination of source control (preventing the spread of infectious droplets and aerosols from someone who is contagious) and protection for the mask wearer,” declared Lifshitz. “Although
some types of masks are more effective in blocking droplets than others, any covering does a better job than none at all.” Lifshitz provided the court with the names of studies that documented his opinion. He also quoted CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield’s statement that “face coverings are one of the most powerful weapons we have to slow and stop the spread of the virus - particularly when used universally within a community setting.” When she worked as a school nurse for Stafford Township schools, Erin Pein termed the masks ineffective and showed up at work maskless. The district suspended Pein for her actions and did not renew her contract. Hundreds showed up to rally in support of Pein’s decision.
No date has been set for consideration of the preliminary injunction. When offered the opportunity to depose witnesses, Afran initially said he might want to take the deposition of Dr. Lifshitz. In the interest of time, the attorney may forego depositions. “While I did not consider this TRO material,” concluded the judge. “I am keeping an open mind.” Kelly Ford, a Barnegat parent, expanded her fight against school mask requirements as the 2020-2021 school year ended. She has a website set up and a Facebook page entitled Class Action Suit Free NJ Kids with nearly 4,400 followers. A Gofundme page set up by Ford has already collected over $59,000 targeted for the “Free NJ Kids Legal Fund.”
Two Men Arrested For Attempted Burglary
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Two men have been charged with attempted burglary after they tried breaking into a Jackson home in the early morning hours, police said. On September 7 around 4:12 a.m., Officers Eric Fricks, Ryan Gladysz and Kevin Scheuerman from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to a home on Orchard Court regarding an attempted burglary in progress. While on their way to the home, police received another report regarding a suspicious car in the area of the attempted burglary. Fricks then saw a car leaving the area and pulled it over. According to police, the two males inside the car appeared nervous and Fricks observed various tools, gloves, clothing and a folding knife in plain view within the car. Other officers arrived to the home where the resident explained they woke up to unknown suspect(s) attempting to enter through the window. Police also found that the homeowner’s Ring camera doorbell was ripped off and damaged. After viewing the video footage, police matched the description suspects to the two men in the car Fricks had pulled over. In addition, police matched the knife used to pry the doorbell off as the same knife seen in the car. As a result, both men, identified as Brandon Murphy, 22, of Plainsboro, and Evan Menconi,
35, of Point Pleasant, were placed under arrest. As detectives continued investigating, interviews were conducted and police recovered of several items suspected of being stolen from other locations, burglary tools and narcotics. All items were seized and the car was impounded pending potential forfeiture proceedings. Murphy was charged with attempted burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of burglar tools, criminal mischief, destruction/ concealment of evidence, possession of Xanax, possession of heroin, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance while operating a motor vehicle. He was processed and released on summons pending a court appearance. Menconi was charged with attempted burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of burglar tools, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, criminal mischief and destruction/concealment of evidence. He was processed and released on summons pending a court appearance. Detectives were able to follow up and identify ownership of some property recovered within the suspects’ car, which may result in additional complaints of receiving stolen property. The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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Medications aren’t always used for what they were intended for. Many drugs are FDA approved for one condition, but later on, after use on the mass population, new valuable uses are found for the same drug. Since it takes time and money to bring a drug to full FDA-approved status, the medications are simply ordered by physicians and other prescribing practitioners for what’s called an “off-label” use. Physicians are most apt to prescribe off-label medications for children, or for patients facing life-threatening or terminal disorders. To give you an example of other off-label uses, take a look at these popular medications and their traditional approved use, as well as their off-label use. It’s interesting! Ambien® (Zolpidem). America’s favorite sleeper! This medication is approved and indicated for insomnia, but it has an off-label use that some doctor’s know about. It minimizes jet lag when you fly to another time zone and you take it on the long overnight flight. Glucophage® (Metformin). This is a block buster medication traditionally used to reduce blood sugar in people who have Type 2 diabetes. As for its off-label uses, it could help PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms. Neurontin® (Gabapentin). Used conventionally for neuropathic pain, this drug has an off-label use for bipolar disorder, as well as restless legs syndrome. Minipress® (Prazosin). This medication
is used to control high blood pressure, but off-label it is prescribed to help with nightmares that are associated with PTSD. Pamelor® (Nortriptyline). Nortriptyline is FDA approved and indicated for depression. This antidepressant is frequently prescribed for neuropathy, and to help people stop smoking. Risperdal® (Risperidone). This is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia or acute manic phases of bipolar disorder. It has an off-label use for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as well as symptoms of autism and Tourette’s syndrome. Pepcid® (Famotidine). This is a commonly used medication for heartburn and reflux, and it’s sold over-the-counter in the United States. When it comes to off-label uses, famotidine is prescribed to reduce gastritis symptoms associated with non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen. The list of off-label uses above is the tip of the iceberg. This phenomena is fascinating and it clearly demonstrates the importance of utilizing unapproved drugs to help with conditions that don’t respond to traditional remedies. Using a drug for its off-label use may spawn ethical question for some of you. In other words, would you be afraid of taking medications that are not FDA-approved? Or would this concern be minimized if your pain level was high enough to try it, for example? It’s a discussion to have with your own practitioner. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you. Please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Wounded Warrior Escort Announced For October 9
JACKSON – Save the date! Mayor Michael Reina hosts the annual Wounded Warrior Escort in Jackson Township on October 9. The parade/escort will take place at the Justice Complex on Jackson Drive. Veterans will start assembling at 9 a.m. Procession will start at 9:30 a.m. Spectators will be asked to safely park their cars along West Veterans Highway between Jackson Drive and
South Stump Tavern Road. This will allow them to line the travel route so the soldiers can see them. Mayor Reina is asking everyone to help make this a memorable day for all our Wounded Warriors by having as many people as possible participate by lining up the travel route on October 9. For further information, contact the Mayor’s off ice at 732-928-1200 ext. 12112.
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MANCHESTER – After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309 Route 70 E in Manchester. The event will be held on September 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children 12 and under admitted free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the ‘Oktoberfest’ link on their website, redeemermanchester.org.
Downtown Dance Academy: Newest Addition To Ocean County Mall
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month. The Ocean County Mall announced that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense. Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child feel special while teaching the art of dance, fitness, self-esteem and the joy of movement. The Toms River based studio offers various classes on styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro and more. In addition to Downtown Dance Academy, the Ocean County Mall has announced two other stores and services opening soon: a Windsor Fashions store that sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories; and a Sola Salons which offers turnkey, move in ready salon studios and services. For a full list of stores, visit simon.com/mall/ ocean-county-mall.
Friends Of The Library Open House
JACKSON – Come join for the Jackson Friends of the Library Open House! Help them welcome the new library director and new staff and learn more about the Friends! Baked goods and beverages will be served. Open house is on September 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the first-floor meeting room inside the Jackson library. The Jackson Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.
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4th Annual Oktoberfest Returns
Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of fun-filled merriment at the annual outdoor celebration event featuring great fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst, hot dogs, red cabbage, German potato salad and many other offerings, and of course, great Oktoberfest beer on tap. Featured will be the fantastic four-piece
German polka band, Chris and Ronnie. They will be performing live throughout the event for your enjoyment. Their outstanding talent is sure to bring spirited song and dance to the party. The Rev. Dan Berteau, the Senior Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran says that this event is “a way of giving back to our community by providing an opportunity to connect
together and celebrate life with our neighbors. God has created people with the gift of joy and happiness so we should enable one another to do just that, together as God’s family. Scripture says to ‘rejoice in the Lord always’ and we intend doing just that with the community through this funfilled evening.” For more information, call 732-657-2828.
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Around The Jersey Shore
Kaitlyn was one of the winners of our Jersey Shore Online Photo of the Week contest. She enjoyed a night of Jersey Shore BlueClaws baseball with her family. Be sure to send your shore snaps to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com for a chance to win prizes.
New Egypt Vol Fire Co. Fried Oyster And Chicken Salad Dinner NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Vol Fire Co. will be holding their “all you can eat” Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on November 7 from 12 to 4 p.m. at 59 Main Street, New Egypt.
Guests have the option to sit down or take out. Tickets are $29 and are for sale every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at firehouse or call 609-752-2484 with any questions.
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Lost Pet Lost Cat from Ishmael Rd/Atlantic Shore Pines Campground area 8/13. White fur with tabby markings. 662-380-1662. (41)
Misc. Comic Book Festival - Sunday, September 26. Elks, 600 Washington Street. Toys, cards, Anime, artists, writers, costumes, crafts. Admission $3. Info 609-242-7756. (41)
Items For Sale Automatic Lift Chair - Brand new $600/OBO. Call 732-657-4144. (43)
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. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (43) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)
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Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Meetings Announced TOMS RIVER – Do you enjoy civil war histor y? Do you want to lear n more? T he Jer sey Shore Civ il Wa r Rou nd Ta ble me e t s on t he s e c ond Wednesday of each month, from September through June, on the Campus of Ocean County College (Bartlett Hall). Established in 2014, they are an in-
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Unvaccinated Are Nearly 6x More Likely To Be Hospitalized PRINCETON – Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of COVID hospitalizations. Nearly three in every four patients hospitalized with COVID, or 73.3 percent, had not received a single dose of the vaccine, according to data reported by N.J. hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal. A new bulletin from NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation provides a snapshot view of data from August 31, as reported by hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal. The full breakdown of the vaccination status of hospitalized COVID patients shows: • 73.3 percent are not vaccinated • 23.7 percent are fully vaccinated • 3 percent are partially vaccinated. With nearly 5.6 million fully vaccinated individuals in New Jersey and 2.7 million still unvaccinated, the roughly 265 vaccinated patients and 730 unvaccinated patients this August equate to a hospitalization rate of 4.33 per 100,000 for the fully vaccinated and 26.33 per 100,000 for the unvaccinated. All told, the unvaccinated are nearly 6 times more vulnerable to serious COVID illness that lands them in a hospital bed. “The data confirms once again: Vaccination is the strongest weapon we have to protect against serious COVID illness and hospitalization,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our state is experiencing a new influx of COVID patients, but this increase is different than our earlier surges – because now we know that many of these hospitalizations are preventable simply by getting the safe and effective COVID vaccine.”
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.
Just eight weeks ago, New Jersey marked an all-pandemic low of 267 hospitalized COVID patients on July 2. That number has climbed with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant; on August 26, N.J. hospitals again surpassed the milestone of 1,000 COVID patients in their care, and the number continues to rise, standing at 1,065 on September 1.
NJHA also analyzed COVID hospitalizations and vaccination by age. Recent weeks have seen the number of pediatric cases in New Jersey rise as a proportion of total COVID hospitalizations from 1.13 percent in the first three months of 2021 to 1.93 percent by the end of June. Among ages 0-17, 76.9 percent of those hospitalized with COVID are not
vaccinated, compared with 23.1 percent who are fully vaccinated. Those numbers reflect that vaccination is available beginning at age 12 under an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. There is no vaccination available for ages 0-12 at this time. See the full CHART bulletin at njha.com/ CHART.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to
him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going
to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend
physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely
even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 18 - sept 24 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pull out the list of things you were going to “think about later,” as you now have the imagination to visualize results. Expect to enjoy smooth sailing with both relationships and finances in the second half of the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be a live wire whether you’re entertaining a romantic partner or mingling in a crowd. However, in the upcoming week, your serious obligations could interfere with your freedom to socialize. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t explain, don’t complain. A brief period of misunderstandings may put relationships in a tailspin early this week. This should pass, and then you’ll have an opportunity to share your affections. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t be a wallflower in the week ahead. Enjoy working with talented, imaginative people. If you don’t immediately receive the warm responses you expect from loved ones, be patient and take time for self-care. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push past discouragement. Take any doubts and concerns seriously before they trip you up. You may suspect that someone is envious of you, but in the week ahead, you may have a chance to win them over to your side. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone has strong powers of empathy. If they don’t get it, explain it to them. In the week ahead, think for yourself rather than going along with the crowd. By midweek you may be empowered to put plans into motion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Drum up
support from friends and promote your dreams in the week to come. Someone is likely to provide the helping hand you need to get projects off the ground. Don’t waste time debating the fine points. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ignore an itch to adjust plans. Someone close may want the freedom to do their own thing, so relax and avoid placing restraints on loved ones. The grapevine might be buzzing about you in the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embrace inspiration. You may be motivated by material ambitions and can achieve financial security through hard work. Promises and agreements that are too easy to attain may not go as planned in the first half of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your ego in check and give yourself plenty of self-validation. Your sterling work ethic is what will gain the most attention in the week ahead. Ignoring social activities and pleasantries can create problems. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Out with the old and in with the new. Old conditions and friendships could fall apart due to differences of opinion or dissimilar political views. Avoid making important financial decisions or promises early in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An internal tug-of-war may leak out and affect your relationships as the week begins. Human inconsistencies are a symptom of human nature, so keep your expectations realistic. A partner’s well-meant advice is worth hearing.
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YOU’LL LOVE THESE SWEET AND SAVORY ROASTED CARROTS A WHOLE BUNCH! By America’s Test Kitchen
SPICE-ROASTED CARROTS Serves 4
1 1/2 pounds medium carrots with tops 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh carrot tops, cilantro, mint or parsley (optional) 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Trim green tops from carrots, leaving about 1 inch of greens attached; set greens aside and save for garnish or another use. Peel carrots
and transfer to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. 3. In a small bowl, combine oil, salt, paprika, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder and cayenne (if using). Stir mixture until combined. 4. Drizzle oil mixture over carrots. Use your hands to toss and rub carrots until evenly coated. Spread carrots into an even layer on the baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil. 5. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Remove foil. Use tongs to flip carrots over. 6. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue to roast, uncovered, until the thick ends of the carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let carrots cool for 5 minutes. 7. Transfer carrots to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped carrot tops or herbs (if using). Serve.
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