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By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The 99th Readiness Division served as hosts of the Army Reserve’s second Brigade “Ranger Challenge” recently. The event involved U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from multiple colleges and universities across the northeastern United States including Princeton, Rutgers, Drexel, Scranton, Seton Hall, Fordham, St. Johns, Temple, UPITT and UMASS. T he c omp et it ion evaluated basic warrior tasks and military knowledge to determine the top ROTC team of the challenge within the 2nd Brigade. The Ranger Challenge tested cadets mentally and physically while
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Mayor Harry Robbins said he expected video cameras to arrive after November 11 for added security at Lake Horicon. Discussion of the purchase began following the vandalism of new bathroom facilities at Lake Horicon in September. The cost of the three cameras is $10,000. One would be located at the lake while the other two would be based at Borough Hall on Union Avenue. Councilman Gary Lowe reported that materials have been ordered and received concerning repairing the vandalized metal bathrooms at the Lake; the cost of those materials was $450. “We have to winterize the bathrooms which are currently still in service,” Lowe added. He explained that this was necessary so that the pipes don’t freeze. The bathrooms are not open in the winter, and with the water not running it could result with the pipes being frozen. (Lake - See Page 9)
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–Photos courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst More than 500 ROTC cadets take part in the Army Reserve’s second Brigade “Ranger Challenge” at the Joint Base recently.
Halloween Parade Provides Another Nightmare On Main Street
By Bob Vosseller TOMS R IVER – Thousands flocked to watch - or be in - this year’s 82nd Annual Halloween Parade that haunted the downtown area. According to Toms River folklore, the first parade was held on October 31, 1919, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company No. 1. This year’s parade which returned
after a year’s absence due to the pandemic, kicked off with two police motorcycles followed by an Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office vehicle and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Police Chief Mitchell A. Little. The traditions of this parade go –Photos By Bob Vosseller far beyond the marchers, f loats, bands, and various groups that come These young ladies enjoy a ride on a float (Parade - See Page 5) during the 82nd Annual Halloween Parade.
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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester K-9 Officer Storm was recently honored by Township Mayor Robert Hudak (at right) for his six years of service to the community’s police department. The German Shepherd was present with his partner Officer Marc Micciulla, (at left) as the mayor read a proclamation honoring the K-9 officer. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Upon the retirement of K-9 Officer Storm, he was honored by the governing body for be-
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fostering teamwork and developing their leadership abilities. While each part of the event is designed to challenge the cadets’ physical and mental resilience, teamwork is also essential to their success during the competition. The event included the following events: • Rope Bridge • Grenade Assault Course • Weapons Proficiency • Casualty Ops • Obstacle Course More than 500 cadets took part in the event which Major Paul Carroll, 2nd Brigade S3 and officer-in-charge of the event said was
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“The Coast Guard team that is participating here will also be competing at West Point, so this is also a train-up for them,” Carroll added. Whether they win or lose, the cadets competing in Ranger Challenge will learn valuable lessons as they prepare to lead the Army into the future. “It’s been a great experience,” Cadet Ryan Ott said. Cadet Naya Goodman said “I enlisted before deciding to go the commissioned officer route. I wanted to know how it was at first and decided that I wanted to be a leader.” “For me it’s mainly about setting up my future, so I have structure now and after I graduate so I’m secured for something and don’t have to worry about what I’m going to do in life,” Cadet Madison Bush said. She added, “what better way to do it than the Army life. All my life I tried to be community oriented to give back to my community in any way I could. This is the best way I could think of in this stage of my life and forward to benefit myself and my country, that’s why I chose it.” “It’s great to see the excitement on the cadets’ faces as they compete throughout the course of the event. It is very rigorous, but they always have smiles on their faces, and when it’s done, they know that they’ve accomplished something,” Miller added.
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Continued From Page 1 crawling down the parade route. Another tradition is the early placing of lawn chairs to watch the event along Washington and Main streets, as well as dressing in costume to watch. This year, unlike most, the parade was held a day prior to Halloween itself. It was held on October 30 because when the event originated, an agreement was made between the fi re company and local clergy that the parade would not be held on a Sunday despite it taking place hours after any church services. The other factor that played a bit of havoc for the parade’s organizers and attendees/participants. As one mom of a Toms River High School North band member remarked, “the weather didn’t seem to know what it wanted to do.” The day fl uctuated from overcast skies, to some sprinkles of rain to blue sky and sunshine. Around 5 p.m. the sun came out and it signaled perfect weather for the parade which kicked off at 7 p.m. The parade route also offered up some refreshments from different businesses and organizations such as the Wellspring church which once again gave out free water and other beverages and Campbell’s Funeral Home who provided candy, cinnamon donuts and apple cider. People began lining up hours before the parade began. For Cameron Rodelli, Tinton Falls, Giana Bertele, Toms River and Sophia Stanziale, from Hazlet, all 7
The Manchester Times, November 6, 2021, Page 5 years old, it was a chance to dress up in costume with family members. Lisa Bertele of Toms River said this was her fi rst year to watch the parade. “I moved here. This is very exciting.” Leigh Ann Neff of Brick dressed as a social media butterfly as she joined 11-yearold Gracie Hansen, of Point Pleasant. The two were waiting for the parade to start so they could see Neff ’s husband Chris who was driving a vehicle in the parade with some local royalty onboard. “He is driving the queen of parades, Miss Liberty (also known as Sondra Fortunato).” Miss Liberty is a staple figure in the parade and this year was no exception as she joined her pint-sized counterpart from last year who dressed as her and even imitated her iconic vehicle. That vehicle was stolen in Atlantic County earlier this fall but thankfully was recovered by authorities. “This is my fi rst Toms River (Halloween) parade. The last Halloween parade we went to was in Point Pleasant in 2019,” Neff said. “I wanted to be this for a couple of years because I am a social butterfly,” she added. Gracie said she wasn’t sure what she wanted to be “but I found this witch hat and improvised it with stuff I had.” The witch hat featured a few black feathers. Traveling further up Washington Street were members of the Coar family who recently moved to Island Heights from Asbury Park and the Lenz family. Fiona Coar, 5 and her 2-year-old brother John
were in costume but were already having fun playing with a pile of leaves on the side walk. They were joined by 2-year-old Jade Lenz of Bayville. “I was in the parade when I was in high school and now, I’m coming with my kid, “Stacie Lenz said. Searching for a spot for to sit, members of the Bonfanti and Sanguinetti families of Lacey found a corner on Main Street that was just perfect. They were also in costume and ready for fun. “This isn’t a tradition but when we heard it was on Saturday (the day before Halloween) this year we decided we’d come out because usually we trick or treat on Halloween,” Dorothie Bonfanti said. There were a wide variety of decorative floats - some created by businesses, others by organizations. Cub Scout Pack 62 was shivering their timbers and ready to sail down the street as pirates this year. They had a pirate ship float that drew a lot of attention during the parade. It wasn’t just children and adults who were dressed up for Halloween. Mork was
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Continued From Page 1 Micciulla. He noted that Storm began his service on January 23, 2015 having been imported from the Netherlands as a 19-monthold by the Green Leaf Pet Resort/Shelly’s School for Dogs. In his role as a D.A.R.E. officer, Micciulla solicited suggestions for names from his 5th grade students. At no cost to taxpayers, Storm was purchased from Manchester’s Law Enforcement Trust Account fund which was comprised of revenue generated from seized and forfeited assets. At a recent Township Council meeting, a proclamation was read, stating “dogs play a crucial role in patrol operations throughout Manchester and Storm served as a dual purpose K-9 - trained in the areas of police patrol operations such as tracking and locating missing persons, suspects and evidence, as well as in narcotics detection. Storm and Micciulla graduated from the New Jersey Police K-9 Association’s 16week patrol class #12 on June 26, 2015 and a 12-week scent class #12 on January 8, 2016 where Storm was trained in the detection of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crack methamphetamine and ecstasy. During his service Storm responded to 70 officer protection calls, performed 23 building searches, 45 tracks, 25 search warrants and 180 narcotic sniffs/searches. The dog assisted with the seizure of narcotics with a street value of $250,000, $90,000 in cash, 46 vehicles, and two firearms. Police said Storm also tracked numerous robbery and burglary suspects, missing persons and assisted with major investigations including a search warrant of multiple locations that led to the seizure of four vehicles and discovery of approximately 1,250 wax folds of heroin, 900 pills, crack cocaine and $38,654 in cash. The K-9 officer also assisted other law enforcement agencies including Lakehurst, Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Plumsted, Pemberton, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the Drug Enforcement Administra-
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The Manchester Times, November 6, 2021, Page 7 tion and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Even after undergoing surgery to remove his left eye due to a cancer diagnosis in 2020, K9 Storm continued to serve his community. After six years of service, Storm began his retirement on October 7. Storm barked, possibly in recognition of the mayor’s remarks about him. Police Chief Robert Dolan said, “Mac
was on the command staff at the time to get Storm in the door. He arranged everything from beginning to end.” While the department has replaced the K-9 officer, Storm will not be forgotten. “As part of his retirement, The Police Department and Police Foundation will take care of him for the rest of his career.” Some in the audience referred to that as Storm’s own police pension. “We’ll make sure we take real good care of him,” the
chief added. A number of officers were present in the audience to watch Officer Micciulla and Storm as the mayor’s proclamation was read. “K9 Storm is officially 10-7 (off radio) and we are fortunate that we were able to capture his last radio transmission on video (with special dog translation technology),” Manchester PD wrote on Facebook. “K9 Storm has had an amazing career.” -Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this story
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Congressman Celebrates 21st Anniversary Of Anti-Trafficking Law From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 28th marked the 21st anniversary of the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) - the historic law to combat sex and labor trafficking authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), a recognized international leader in the fight against modern-day slavery. Smith’s pivotal landmark legislation created a new well-funded, whole-of-government domestic and international strategy to protect victims, prosecute traffickers and, to the extent possible, prevent trafficking - which has become a more visible and urgent priority for law enforcement, educa-
tors, survivor-leaders, and advocates since Smith’s law was first enacted. “Twenty-one years ago, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act sparked a movement and codified our Nation’s decisive condemnation of modern-day slavery and our society’s fundamental recognition that human trafficking is antithetical to the values of our country that aspires toward ideals of freedom, human rights and the rule of law,” said Smith, who has authored four additional anti-trafficking laws. Smith said the TVPA “marked a significant turning point that prompted two decades of rapid expansion in the United States’ efforts to eradicate human trafficking and vindicate the rights of victims and survivors” and called attention to the urgent need to further combat the egregious crime at a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee
hearing on trafficking earlier this week. “While much progress has been made in the fight against human trafficking, we have more to do,” said Smith, who co-chairs the bipartisan Human Trafficking Caucus that he co-founded 15 years ago. “Pandemics, wars, and famine do not stop traffickers - we must be vigilant and innovative to protect the most vulnerable among us, especially women and children who are being reduced to commodities for sale.” Smith pointed to several key provisions included in the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 5150) - the bipartisan legislation he authored this year to strengthen and expand anti-trafficking programs. Named after renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass, the survivor-informed bill was introduced last month by Smith and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) on the 183rd anniversary of Douglass’ escape from slavery. Among the provisions, Smith’s legislation:
Ramps up prevention and protection efforts against trafficking especially for children, who have experienced increased victimization from the isolation and increased online presence caused by the pandemic’s quarantine; Permanently establishes the survivor-led U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking as a part of the U.S. Government’s commitment to survivor-informed policy; Reauthorizes and strengthens the International Megan’s Law authored by Smith to track convicted sex offenders living abroad and returning to the United States; and Includes college scholarships named after “Frederick Douglass” for survivors as an investment in their future. “Sex and labor trafficking have no place in our society,” Smith said. “Human trafficking exploits, enslaves and attacks the dignity of the human person. We must do everything we can to stop the normalization of the abuse and exploitation of people for profit.”
White House Conference On Food, Nutrition, Hunger And Health To Convene Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern (D-MA) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would convene a second national White House conference on food, nutrition, hunger, and health. The first such conference occurred just over 50 years ago, culminating in the creation and expansion of programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. The proposed second conference would take a whole-of-government approach to ending hunger and combatting nutrition insecurity in America, featuring diverse voices and those with lived experience. The conference would also explore weaknesses within the current food system, highlighting the fragility created by hyper-consolidation that has led to fewer choices for consumers and economic insecurity for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, many of which are now considered food deserts.
“Fifty years ago, our nation convened a conference to address the widespread hunger crisis in America, leading to the creation and expansion of programs such as WIC and the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program,” said Sen. Booker. “Despite the progress made, America is grappling with a hunger crisis and now faces a second crisis - one of nutrition insecurity - that is plaguing our nation and hindering the success of our nation’s youth as a result of decades-long policy failures in our food system. This bicameral, bipartisan legislation will, in the spirit of 50 years ago, convene a second conference of advocates, healthcare professionals, and farmers and ranchers to address the failures and inequities of our broken food system that is poisoning our communities and preventing us from achieving true justice.” “I am proud to support the efforts of Chairman McGovern and Senator Booker to introduce bipartisan legislation convening a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health,” said Chef José Andrés, founder of the food relief nonprofit World Central Kitchen. “Whether after disasters, in our schools, or fighting ongoing hunger in our local communities, I believe in the power of food to bring all Americans together. We must build longer tables where nutrition insecurity becomes a problem of the past. I look forward to working closely with President Biden, the
White House, and Congress on making this long-overdue conference a reality.” “As a country, we can end hunger. 36 million Americans went hungry even before the pandemic – we should not aspire to just going back to the way things were before the pandemic, we should aspire to do better,” said Top Chef judge and food activist Tom Colicchio. “Ending hunger in America isn’t just some dream or slogan, it’s something that we can and will make into a reality, and that starts with convening this White House conference.” “The time is ripe for a White House Conference to develop a national strategy to fix food. Our country faces a nutrition crisis, harming our health, economy, equity, military readiness, and natural resources,” said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy at Tufts University. “Current federal policies, research, and investments in food and nutrition are fragmented across 21 agencies. A Conference will be critical to re-imagine and re-design our food system toward one that improves health, ends hunger, reduces healthcare spending, advances science and innovation, and boosts our economy for all Americans.” In the United States currently, nearly half of the adult population and a quarter of the young adult population is pre-diabetic or has Type 2 diabetes. Nutrition insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases disproportionately affect racial and ethnic groups as well as low-income, rural, and other underserved populations
in the United States. In just over 10 years, Type 2 diabetes rates have doubled for African American children and increased 50 percent for Native American children and Hispanic children between the ages of 10 and 19. Black Americans are also 40 percent more likely to have high blood pressure and 30 percent more likely to die of heart disease than white Americans. Recent data has shown that the healthcare costs attributable to diet-related diseases exceed $600 billion annually, with such diseases leading to worse outcomes from COVID-19. Although new census data shows that recent actions have brought hunger in America to its lowest level since the pandemic began, returning to the pre-COVID status quo would leave tens of millions of people hungry in every congressional district in the nation. More than 35 million people, including 10 million children, were going hungry in America even before the COVID pandemic hit. Nonprofit groups estimate that hunger costs the United States over $160 billion each year in poor health outcomes, chronic disease, and lost productivity. This White House conference would bring together the heads of food banks, hospitals, government agencies, nonprofits, educators, farmers and ranchers, individuals with lived experiences, and more, with the goal of crafting a real plan with benchmarks for ending hunger, reducing nutrition insecurity, and reducing diet-related disease.
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Continued From Page 1 Mayor Harry Robbins asked if the bathrooms would be removed for the winter. Lowe responded “no it is permanent but they will be shut down.” Lowe also noted that while fire vehicles in the borough were recently inspected that one truck, 6201, needs all its tires replaced due to wear and tear. “They are in bad shape.” He noted public works trucks were getting their biannual service maintenance. Councilwoman Patricia Hodges reported on the progress of the ordinance committee. She noted a procedure manual will soon be voted on. “We got together last night and we reorganized some headings and terminology and we reorganized a couple of sections.” “We had to change a few sections and the wording had to be modified as to where those sections were placed in the manual but it is the same document you received previously,” she told the mayor and council. Councilwoman Hodges said she and Borough Clerk Maryanne Capasso “made sure everything aligned. We worked hard on it. We are making sure the employees handbook aligns with it.” Councilman Steven Oglesby commended Hodges and Capasso’s work. “This is a 207-page document so this was no small
The Manchester Times, November 6, 2021, Page 9 feat. It is very, very hard work. I congratulate them on what they did. Tremendous progress has been made and we continue to move forward.” Oglesby said meetings of the personnel and finance committees would be held soon and would include the Chief of Police Matthew Kline. Cherry trees will be installed at various areas of the borough to replace older trees that either died or were removed due to their roots causing damage in sidewalk areas. Mayor Robbins noted recently that Dr. Brian Klohn of Lakehurst Dental offered to help with the tree replacement cost. The trees are expected to be ordered soon. Councilman Brian DiMeo stated new phone lines were now in place at borough facilities. He also spoke about new security systems. He said that project was complete, “except for the alarms at the water plant and the new radios.” The governing body also introduced an ordinance regarding 800 Route 70, regulating the use of roadways, streets, driveways and parking lots by vehicles. The reasoning behind the ordinance is that 800 Route 70 is private property, therefore, the police have no jurisdiction there; but with this ordinance, it allows law enforcement to patrol the parking lot after hours.
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Police Blotter Intoxicated Man Arrested For Chasing Victim With A Knife
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – A Toms River man has been arrested and charged for wielding a knife and chasing an individual in a residential neighborhood while intoxicated, police said. Yesterday around 1:16 p.m., officers from the Lakehurst Police Department responded to 200 Center Street for a report of an intoxicated man having a knife and chasing a person in the street. Chief Matthew Kline, PO Michael Cecchini and PO Tyler Sypniewski were first on the scene and were able to locate, de-escalate and apprehend the man. According to police, the victim was able to flee to safety during the encounter before officers arrived. The investigation revealed that the suspect, Pedro Mazariegos-Baires, 22, of Toms River, was carrying a large butcher knife which was
concealed in his waistband. Mazariegos-Baires was arrested and charged with the following: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Mazariegos- Baires was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and transported to the Ocean County Jail. He also had an active criminal warrant from the Ocean County Superior Court for a prior criminal sexual contact charge. All criminal charges are merely accusations, and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty. The public is reminded that they may report suspicious activity and remain anonymous or use the department’s tip link online: lakehurstpolice.org.
Alleged Dealer Indicted For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A township man was indicted for selling the heroin and fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of the user. Dandre Tubbs, 33, of Manchester, was indicted by an Ocean County Grand Jury on a charge of Strict Liability Drug Induced Death. This stems from the overdose of a 35-year-old man in Manchester on August 16, 2021. He was also indicted on Distribution of Heroin/ Fentanyl; Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute; three counts of Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl; and Possession of Alprazolam. An investigation into the man’s death led to information that Tubbs allegedly sold the drugs the day before. He was arrested on August 19, 2021 and has been in jail ever since. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Bill-
himer thanked Senior Assistant Prosecutor Kristin Pressman who is handling the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team, Manchester Township Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Patrol Division, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their combined and collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Ocean County Woman Indicted For Murder By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A woman was indicted in the murder of a man she lived with in Pine Lake Park. Mary Carbone, 57, was indicted by a Grand Jury on a charge of Murder, three counts of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, three counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. The charges stem from the death of Frank Stochel on February 24, 2020. Carbone was then arrested on March 4, 2020, and has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since that date. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said that even though Carbone had a Toms River address on her license, the investigation revealed that they lived in the 6th Avenue home. Several household items were used in committing the murder, namely a wooden board, a heavy duty tape dispenser, and a shower curtain rod.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Meghan O’Neill who is handling the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, Manchester Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, Santa Rosa County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, Westchester County (New York) Police Department, and Oneida County (New York) Sheriff’s Department, for their collective and cooperative assistance in this investigation resulting in the indictment. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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police Blotter Two Men Plead Guilty To Running Drug Facility
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Two men have pled guilty to running an illegal drug facility after police found them possessing several drugs and fi rearms. On October 26, Jose Quintero-DeJesus, 37, of Brick, and Victor Mendoza-Gutierrez, 26, of Manchester, pled guilty to Maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance Production Facility. In 2020, Brick Police arrested Quintero-DeJesus after performing a traffic stop. Mendoza-Gutierrez was apprehended at his home in Manchester. Multiple police depar t ments then searched their homes and seized fi rearms, approximately 1,050 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of methamphetamine, a quantity of marijuana, drug paraphernalia indicative of distribution purposes, a high-end security system, and approximately $30,000 in cash. Both Quintero-DeJesus and Mendoza-Gutierrez were arrested and charged. Quintero-DeJesus has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest and Mendoza-Gutierrez was charged on a summons and released pending future
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Manchester Schools Present All Together Now! Musical Revue
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District announced that they will join thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe producing their own local production of Music Theatre International’s All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre. Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) created this revue for theatres across the globe to use as a local fundraising event performed over the same weekend of November 12. Manchester’s performances are scheduled for November 12 & 13 both at 7 p.m. All Together Now! features songs from MTI’s beloved catalogue of musicals including Annie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Come From Away, Disney and
Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, My Fair Lady, Once on This Island, Rent, Waitress and many more! MTI’s President and CEO, Drew Cohen stated, “MTI’s All Together Now! is about bringing people back to the theatre, whether as audience members or cast, crew and musicians. The revue features songs from the world’s most iconic musicals, so there is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Our goal with this worldwide event is for organizations to provide hope, inspiration and excitement to their communities through the transformative power of musical theatre. Director Krystyna Hubbard stated, “Our show features performing artists from our elementary, middle and high schools and has been an excellent opportunity to build community and allow for mentorship between our more experienced high school students and our younger students.” She went on to say, “We are incredibly excited to celebrate the return of live theatre with performances of MTI’s All Together Now. The past year has been a challenging time for everyone, particularly arts organizations. We look forward to welcoming our community back with this truly wonderful revue.” For more information and to purchase tickets, please log on to the Online Box Office located at this link: manchesterhs. booktix.com. Tickets are $10 per person.
Lakehurst Schedules Rabies Clinic
LAKEHURST – A rabies vaccination clinic has been scheduled for November 6 at the former Lakehurst Firehouse from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The firehouse is located at 207 Center Street. Rabies vaccinations are required before a dog can be licensed. Cats and dogs only will be vaccinated at this clinic. No hybrids. The rabies clinic is being scheduled for November to comply with the State Department of Health ruling that the expiration date of the rabies vaccination expire no more than two months prior to the end of the licensing period (January 31). If your pet has been previously inoculated, please bring proof to the clinic so that a three-year certificate can be issued for your pet. This clinic is open to all residents of Ocean County. Contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 732-657-4141, if you have any questions.
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Coffee With A Cop
–Photo courtesy Manchester Police MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department thanks Terry and everyone at Terry’s Cafe & Market for hosting the Coffee with the Cop event! They had a great time meeting and speaking with numerous members of our community and answering any questions
they had. They look forward to continuing the Coffee with a Cop event and will be planning to have another event in late November in the Whiting section of the township. Stay tuned for details regarding the next event! Thank you to everyone who came out!
Oldies Dance Featuring Joey Arminio & “The Family”
WHITING – Oldies Dace featuring Joey Arminio & “The Family” East Coast Music Hall of Fame Nominees New Jersey’s #1 Retro Show Band, December 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Hilltop Clubhouse Village 5, 325
Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Tickets at $30 an includes: buffet, soft, drinks, dessert, coffee and tea. Contact Debbie for tickets: 201-618-8514. Sponsored by the Residents Club. All are welcome.
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Crestwood Village Six Movie Night
WHITING – On November 12, OVERCOMER will be shown. Forced to take a new job, a high school basketball coach (Alex Kendrick) reluctantly agrees to coach cross-countr y, discovering an incredible talent in an unlikely troubled runner. With his outlook changing, John agrees to train her for the biggest race of her life yet. Filled with a powerful mixture of faith, humor and heart, this inspirational story will have you on the edge of your seat. The movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 59 minutes. The movie is shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired. Doors opens at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and
enjoy refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/ Manchester off of Route 530. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, please do not block others’ views. All are welcome for the low cost of $2. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. Unvaccinated individuals are requested to wear a mask when not eating. Vaccinated persons may wear a mask if they choose. Chairs will be spaced for socially distancing, but can be repositioned if you desire. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.
Museum Has New Map On Display
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society is pleased to announce that a new artifact is now on display. In the year 1838, a group of investors led by Samuel Wright, assembled a parcel of land comprising over 27,000 acres with the view of industrial development. They called this area Manchester, after Manchester, England, which was famous for its industries. William Torrey acquired this property a few years lat-
er, and it eventually became the Manchester Township we know today. A large (4’ X 6’) map was drawn of this property, then known as “The Monmouth Purchase” and this map is now framed, and will be on permanent display at the Museum. The Museum is located at 300 Center St, Lakehurst and is open 12:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays and Sundays. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Annual Holiday Blessings Bazaar
LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst United Methodist Church, 204 Elm Street, Lakehurst, will hold its annual Holiday Blessings Bazaar on November 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale include a large selection
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Police MANCHESTER – On behalf of Chief Robert Dolan and the entire Manchester Township Police Department, congratulations to OEM Coordinator Arthur Abline on being named Emergency Manager of the Year for 2020 by the New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association! At the Township Council meeting, Mayor Robert Hudak had the honor of presenting Coordinator Abline with a Proclamation in recognition of this prestigious award. As an added surprise, representatives from the NJEPA were on-hand to present Coordinator Abline with the award, as the conference during which it is normally presented was canceled due to COVID-19. Since beginning his career in Manchester Township as a Dispatcher in 1977, Coordinator Abline has dedicated himself to this town, ensuring the safety of our residents and first responders. He has been involved with every FEMA declared disaster since 1984, including Hurricane Irene and the major flooding that ensued. He served as Incident Commander for the Reade Manufacturing explosion and fire
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WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club presents the following new trips: Mount Rushmore, The Badlands at Black Hills of Dakota: May 13 to 23; 11 days, 10 nights; Double: $1,075, Single: $1,434. Mackinac Island: June 12 to 18; 7 days, 6 nights; Double: $669, Single: $918. The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: July 11 to 16; 6 Days, 5 nights; Double: $610, Single: $810.
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Peters said that all students (PreK to12), paraprofessionals and teachers assisted in the school wide project, working on sanding, painting and assembling the plaques. A CNC machine, which uses preprogrammed software to guide power tools, was used to engrave the names of each person on the frame. Plaques were made for twenty-two officers and one EMT. The plaques were affixed to the lead police cruiser for the Philadelphia Unity Tour, held in September with attendees from the tristate area. September is Suicide Awareness Month. There were about one hundred bicyclists and a police motorcycle escort for the 30-mile bike ride. NJ Regional Day School at Jackson is a state special education school operated by the Manchester Township School District.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Tug Of War Over Manasquan Inlet Was A Strong Fundraiser
By Judy Smestad-Nunn POINT PLEASANT BEACH - An unusual fundraising event took place as teams from Point Pleasant Beach and Manasquan had a series of tugs-of-war across the 450-feet-wide inlet. The event was a benefit for Make-A-Wish NJ and for the two respective township Recreation Departments. Sponsored by Jersey Mikes, this was the third such event, although it wasn’t held last year due to COVID-19. Coast Guard boats struggled to connect a pair of 600-foot ropes in the middle of the inlet during rough seas, while being mindful of incoming and outgoing boats. But in the end, nine heats were completed by teams on each side of the inlet (Manasquan won, 5-4). Make-A-Wish NJ grants life-changing wishes to children who are diagnosed with critical diseases, which provides a break from their normal routine of hospitals, doctors and treatment. There is virtually no limit as to what a child may wish for, from trips with their family, meeting a celebrity, getting a new computer or a puppy, seeing a sporting event or concert, having a bedroom or backyard makeover, and much more. On the Point Pleasant Beach side of the inlet, Make-A-Wish recipient and VIP Samaree Johnson, 6, of Camden had his wish granted in August, along with Make-A-Wish recipient and VIP Dalton Swain, 6 of Florence, who was
with his family on the Manasquan side. Samaree has from a blood disorder while Dalton has a neurological disorder. Both boys wanted to be a police officer for a day, and this past summer, State and local police went all-out to make their wish come true. The boys were given custom-made police uniforms, complete with patches from each department, and they were “sworn in” as police officers at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey’s headquarters, the “Wishing Place,” a 20,000-foot castle in Monroe Township. Samaree and Dalton got to ride a horse with the mounted police, had the opportunity to ride in a police boat and police car, and chase down a “criminal” who was hiding out in a building. There was even a flyover by a State Police helicopter. “There were over 100 police officers in attendance from all over the state,” said Rose Farr from Make-A-Wish. “The boys, who started out individually at their local police stations in Camden and Florence, were brought together in Monroe, and they were told that they were the newest State Police recruits.” Samaree, who was wearing his police uniform during the Intracoastal Tug, said his favorite part of his Make-A-Wish day was going into a building to chase the “criminal” who had “stolen” a crystal. “We got to shoot nerf guns and go after the bad guy, and then we got the crystal back,” he said.
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A tug of war across the Manasquan Inlet was a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish NJ and the recreation departments of Point Pleasant Beach and Manasquan. His mother, Dejanae Tart-Davis, said that the day had been a great gift and a blessing to the family. Samaree was diagnosed with the blood disorder at birth, and has had one health crisis after the other, she said. He’s had his gall bladder and spleen removed and suffers from avascular necrosis. “This was a good year - he’s only had two minor crises - but last year his health was bad, we didn’t think he would live this year,” she said. Samaree is being treated with a chemo compound and takes pain medication every day.
Point Pleasant Beach resident Denise McFadden said she comes to the tug-of-war event every year it’s held. “It’s a very community-minded event, everybody is so friendly and outgoing,” she said. “It gets better every year and better organized every year. The volunteers are having a tough time with the rope,” she noted. Registration fees supported the two Recreation Departments, and each team, which represented local businesses and/or organizations, did individual fundraising for Make-A-Wish, which raised over $5,000 for the foundation.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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I was talking with a friend who said she is suddenly experiencing hair loss, and that it is very disappointing to her because it appears to be getting worse. She was leaning on me for advice because, “I can’t look in the mirror anymore.” She has tried all the expensive shampoos, and color treatments, she has asked her doctor, and she has finally retreated to the reality of losing her hair, when she is still a very pretty woman in her mid 70’s. Basically, she’s given up hope for restoration. Today’s article is to help you understand the possible causes for hair loss. It’s not always because of advancing age, although that is one obvious reason. An estimated 100 hairs are shed every day! That’s hard to believe, but it’s true. If you’re not growing new hairs, the hair loss becomes more evident. So hair loss and hair growth are two different, dynamic things. You can’t stop the shedding, that’s natural, but you do have some control over new hair growth. If you can’t figure out the root cause of the hair loss, you are never going to solve it! Here are a few possibilities: Statin Use. People with elevated cholesterol sometimes take statin medications such as atorvastatin to help improve their ratios. A well-documented side effect of this category of medications is reduced production of thyroid hormone. And that leads to hair loss. This was exactly the problem with my friend the other day… she told me she had been on a statin drug for about 2 or 3 years, and that’s
when her problem began. Statins, through their drug mugging effect, lead to reduced hair growth and extra shedding. The fix for statins is pretty simple. I’d suggest you talk to your physician and get a prescription for a thyroid hormone medication. You could also try a good thyroid supplement to support thyroid hormone synthesis. These are choices to consider while you work with your physician to determine what is best with you. Antibiotics and Anti-fungals. Many people today are treating themselves for mold illness or other infections such as Lyme disease, H. pylori, SIBO, or even acne. The medications that “kill” organisms are well known to cause hair loss, and this begins about two to four months into drug therapy. It’s often overlooked by doctors who have one goal in mind, treat your infection. But the hair loss can be profound and frightening to the patient, so I’m listing this category of medications so you understand what is happening and can take action. The fix would include some high-quality probiotics and prebiotics, as well as some patience. Upon discontinuation of the offending drug, your hair should slowly begin to grow back. Autoimmune conditions are another cause for hair loss. There are several others, but I’ve run out of space here. If you’d like to learn more, I have written a comprehensive article on this topic, along with “the fix” for each problem. This article can be emailed to you if you’d like it, just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Barnegat Resident’s Designs Took The Runway At NY Fashion Week
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As a tomboy growing up in the Pennsylvania mountains, Barnegat resident Marcia Arnsparger Santiago didn’t pay much attention to clothing styles. Even her mother now marvels at the fact that Santiago’s designs earned her a repeat spot on the runway at NY Fashion Week. “When I go home to visit, I’m riding
four-wheelers, and all of the stuff I do now is out the window,” said Santiago, 42. “My mom reminds me of what I was like when I was a kid and tells me she never expected me to be where I am today.” Although she’s still a spitfire of a different sort, Santiago’s transition from a tomboy to a notorious designer was not immediate. Instead, she took classes to become a sur-
gical technician and moved to New Jersey when she was 19. Santiago’s position at a hospital in Pomona lasted nearly a decade. She and her husband, Jamaal Jackson, moved to Barnegat in 2013. Then, in 2014, Santiago went on maternity leave. The new mother hesitated to go back to her hospital job, as she found she had a hard time keeping on her feet for ten hours.
A friend’s granddaughter was in the Miss Teen New Jersey contest and asked Santiago for help in outfitting her. By this time, she had a real appreciation for clothes and took on the challenge to come up with something special for the young contestant. “When I was asked to help to design the dress, I decided designing was something I could learn,” said Santiago. “At this point, it’s not really a sewing thing for me, although I can sew. I have seamstresses that work with me now.” “My thing is much more about picking out all the fabrics and putting together my vision,” Santiago continued. “I sketch everything out on paper and then have people who put it together to make it work.” Santiago admits she doesn’t have artistic training but is able to put the basics together to come up with intriguing designs. However, her big break came when one of her designs made it into the Miss’d America Pageant hosted by Carson Kressley. The contest features drag queens dressed to the nines. One of the show’s producers learned of Santiago’s talents from a friend Santiago knew from a nightclub. The producer asked the new designer to come up with a jacket for him. Kressley himself is a fashion designer who also serves as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. “I was getting requests for designs, and my husband said I should just turn the whole thing into a business,” Santiago explained. “I got to the point where I was extremely busy.” As Santiago considered the change, KlosetSlayer seemed like the perfect name for her new venture. Upon reflection, she concluded that those in the know refer to outfits that look good as nice “slays.” Santiago’s designs range from loungewear to couture, like the Jackie O’ jacket she designed in honor of the former first lady. She currently works from her Barnegat home and travels into New York City for shows and photoshoots. Several fashion magazines have featured her work. “My loungewear has been on TV shows and is very affordable,” said Santiago. “It will be featured on Season 10 of Black Ink Crewl on VH-1. There’s also a new reality show coming out on Netflix that has somebody wearing my designs. I can’t really talk about it, but it debuts in January.” According to Santiago, her company has also outfitted several reality TV stars, well-known rappers, and football players. Klosetslayer’s participation in NY Fashion Week this year wasn’t a first – but came with some extra notoriety. Santiago gathered all of her models in Time Square to highlight another accomplishment. Klosetslayer took center stage with an enormous billboard on Broadway, showcasing the company’s work and models. “I like to push boundaries a little bit and demonstrated this during Fashion Week,” Santiago shared. “We did a suit jacket with a long train for one of our gay models. It was a huge hit and I already have fifteen orders for it.” (Designs - See Page 25)
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real estate contract attached to the form. Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Albert Music Hall Presents Special Shows
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Special One Day Clearance Sale
WHITING – The Women’s Club of Crestwood Village 3 is holding a special sale on November 8. “Take what you like and pay what you like.” Bring your own bag. It is at Unity Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Buying A House? - A simple tip that can save you $7,000 in your closing costs. 732-569-4607. (48) Waretown, NJ - Looking to purchase 3 Bedroom home in Greenbrier Oceanaire. Would prefer loft unit with privacy. Call or text 973476-1499. Appreciated. (48)
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Items For Sale Cabbage Patch Dolls Fisher Price old toys, very good condition. Various pretty holiday decor, beautiful porcelan dolls, lennox, china decor. 609-312-6747. (47) Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order. Vacuum sealed. Cary 908-770-8537. Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Avon Sale - For the hoildays, gift or any time. Make up, eyeliner, eye shadow, perfume, etc. Call for brochure 732-773-5078. (48)
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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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. (47) 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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The Manchester Times, November 6, 2021, Page 29
AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Officials Concerned Over Closing Of Bank Locations
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Local officials said they are worried that the transition to online banking is going to hurt the senior population, as brick and mortar banks close. According to the NJ Division of Banking, the following local branches are closing: • Barnegat: OceanFirst, 845 W. Bay Ave. • Berkeley: Kearny Bank, 425 Route 9 • Berkeley: OceanFirst, 791 Route 9 • Freehold: OceanFirst, 34 East Main St. • Manasquan: Kearny Bank, 155 Main Street • Point Pleasant: OceanFirst, 3100 Route 88 • Point Pleasant Beach: 701 Arnold Ave. • Red Bank: OceanFirst, 140 Broad St. • Spring Lake Heights: OceanFirst, 2401 Route 71 • Tinton Falls: OceanFirst, 4050 Asbury Ave. • West Long Branch: OceanFirst, 359 Monmouth Road Commissioner Joseph Vicari said Ocean County has more than 200,000 senior citizens. Some of them can’t afford computers and the monthly internet costs that come with them. Many are unfamiliar or unwilling to try online banking. Additionally, seniors are targeted by scammers, he said. A common scam is to convince the victim to send a money order. A bank teller is trained to look for red flags that one of their customers is being scammed. An online bank isn’t going to prevent that from happening. “It hurts the most vulnerable,” he said. “The only people who benefit are the CEOs and shareholders.” Although OceanFirst was one of the more visible changes – because they are a local chain – Vicari said it is happening with all branches, noting TD Bank and Santander. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato spoke out against the closure of their local OceanFirst because that’s the bank the municipality does business with. The Township Council adopted a resolution urging it to stay open. “A lot of seniors like to go to the bank branch. They don’t care to do it online. They would probably go to another bank,” he said. “Expanding digital banking is not going to help them.”
“For almost 120 years, OceanFirst Bank has been providing financial services solutions to our neighbors at the Jersey Shore,” said George Destafney, President Central Region OceanFirst Bank. “Our customers expect and deserve a variety of choices to bank safely and securely and at OceanFirst we continue to offer the latest digital and branch options to assist our customers 24/7. “During the pandemic, more and more of our customers chose digital banking as their preferred way of accessing their accounts. As a result, our customers are using our branches less so we will be consolidating several locations in December 2021 and January 2022,” he said. “Simultaneously, we are also investing in our branches that will continue to deliver in-person banking. “In December 2020, our branch on Hooper Avenue in Toms River was transformed and in addition to in-person branch banking, now offers our customers access to their accounts via virtual teller,” he said, noting that the bank spends extra time helping them understand how to use them. In-person services will continue at the locations at Route 37 West, Route 70 near Lake Ridge, Forked River, and Whiting. “Ocean County has always been home to OceanFirst and we are in the final stages of building a new 80,000 square foot building to expand our headquarters on Hooper Avenue in Toms River,” he said. In regards to seniors – or anyone – being a victim of scam, he said that fraud prevention is a top priority. So far in 2021, staff have prevented or recovered approximately $9 million in more than 200 check fraud cases involving customers. “We know that senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation which is why we provide ongoing training for our employees and regularly share information about scams directed at our senior neighbors,” Destafney said. “Our security team is available to visit local groups to share tips for spotting different types of scams and has many videos available as well.” Kearny Bank did not return phone calls for this story.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Toms River Alum Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
By Chris Lundy OSLO – Maria Ressa, a former student of High School North, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her journalistic efforts. “Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines,” the Nobel Prize Committee said in its announcement. “In 2012, she co-founded Rappler, a digital media company for investigative journalism, which she still heads. As a journalist and the Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression. Rappler has focused critical attention on the Duterte regime’s controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign. The number of deaths is so high that the campaign resembles a war waged against the country’s own population. Ms. Ressa and Rappler have also documented how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse.” Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018. She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written two books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism. Her upcoming book is called How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022).
It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power. The Nobel committee recorded the phone call when she was told she was chosen. “Oh my gosh, I’m speechless,” she said. “Thank you so very much.” She was on the job when she received the call. “I’m live at another event,” she said. The Nobel committee explained how safeguarding freedom of expression is one of the foundations for democracy and lasting peace. The award is also being given to Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov for his work as editor-in-chief and co-founder of Novaja Gazeta, an independent newspaper in Russia. These two journalists are representative of all journalists who stand up for freedom of expression and criticize abuses of power, they said. “Free, independent and fact-based journalism serves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is convinced that freedom of expression and freedom of information help to ensure an informed public. These rights are crucial prerequisites for democracy and protect against war and conflict. The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov is intended to underscore the importance of protecting and defending these fundamental rights,” they said. “Without freedom of expression and freedom of the press, it will be difficult to successfully promote fraternity between nations, disarmament and a better world order to succeed in our time.” “Without media, you cannot have a strong democracy,” said Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Ocean County Receives Recycling Award
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – County officials are clearly getting the message out when it comes to recycling in Ocean County. So much so that they recently received an award for it. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection presented the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management with their 2021 Recycling Award in the “Outstanding Educator/Educational Program” category. County officials accepted the award during a virtual awards ceremony organized by the Association of New Jersey Recyclers. Ocean County received the award in acknowledgement of its educational efforts through initiatives like the “Recycling Guide for Vacationers (and locals too),” “Recycling Guide for Boaters,” and the “Be Shore to Recycle Right” recycling igloos. Anthony M. Agliata, director of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management said, “our ‘Vacationers Guide’ was created by the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management to acknowledge the ways in which vacationers’ home recycling programs may differ from the program in Ocean County.” “More than 4,000 guides were distributed to real estate offices, municipal buildings, and local stores throughout Ocean County. With such a large influx of visitors in the summer months, this guide has proven to be very helpful in encouraging everyone to continue their recycling efforts, no matter
where they are,” he added. Ocean County has more than 180 marinas which sparked the creation of a “Boaters Guide” and the unique recycling needs of marinas and boat owners alike. More than 6,500 guides were distributed to marinas, municipal buildings, and boat-related businesses including local bait and tackle shops. The recycling igloos are also a great way to promote recycling in public spaces, Agliata noted. “We are proud to report that more than 37 tons of recyclable material was collected from over 100 igloos placed throughout the County in 2020,” said Gary Quinn, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. “Our educational and outreach efforts have led to measurable improvements in the overall recycling rate and a greater capture of recyclables, which provides tremendous fi nancial and environmental benefits for Ocean County and its resident. “As a result of this helpful information our recycling rates are climbing again and our residents continue to embrace this program especially for its environmental benefits,” he added. “We have an outstanding team in our Department of Solid Waste Management that work collectively in providing updated and accurate information to our residents and visitors so everyone can participate in our recycling programs in Ocean County. This award truly highlights the ongoing efforts of the staff, who show their dedication daily making certain recycling continues to grow and remains easy and accessible to residents and visitors alike.”
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The Manchester Times, November 6, 2021, Page 33
AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause
OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be
contacted at 732-606-6040. The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg. • VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO • Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River • Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood
Methodist Church Needs Diaper Donations
WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church located at 55 Lacey Road is asking friends and neighbors in the community to donate children’s diapers for Christmas this year. They are so very grateful for your generosity in years past in their mission to supply underwear, socks, hats and children’s pjs for the area needy. This year due to the very serious need for diapers, they are asking for your help. They will be taking donations of children’s diapers to The Maker’s Place that is a diaper bank and Hope Center sponsored by United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. The Maker’s Place was launched in 2018 with a broad vision: to become a resource center that connects neighbors with neighbors in diverse and inclusive community, by
responding to the gifts and aspirations of people living in poverty. Originally intended to collect 10,000 diapers for a community birthday party for one-year-olds, the Maker’s Place collected 100,000 diapers during their first collection drive. With so many diapers left over, they launched what is now their “Diaper Depot,” a diaper distribution program that gives away thousands of free diapers each month to families who struggle to provide enough diapers for their children. They will begin collecting now through December 17. Donations can be dropped off at the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you have any questions, call the church at 732-350-6878 during office hours.
Friday Night Recovery Meetings
OCEAN COUNTY –The Mental Health Association - Ocean County offers multiple meeting options for individuals in recovery every Friday. Times are as follows: • 6:15 p.m. Mental Health • 6:15 p.m. Men’s Group • 7:30 p.m. Double Trouble for those with both mental health and substance use disorders. Groups are held at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 732-
244-0940 for more information. WINGS Meetings: This peer-run meeting, Wellness In Nurtured Grief Support, or WINGS, is offered to those in recovery. Topics include death of a loved one, job loss, divorce, and other loss that is related to substance use. Participants are offered support, understanding and coping strategies. WINGS meets at 5:45 p.m. on Mondays at Journey to Wellness, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Call 848-480-0905.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 6 - NOV 12
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be surprised by someone who expects your best. Maintain high standards that will impact your reputation favorably. During the week ahead remain willing to go the extra mile and spend extra time with loved ones. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything worth doing begins with a vision of the desired results. Uphold your boundaries against any pushback in the second half of the week. Someone you admire could seem difficult to deal with during upcoming negotiations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can move forward and spread your wings but attend to a few loose ends in the second half of the week. Your astute observations make you a valuable business associate and loyal friend. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Celebrate with ghosts and goblins for some spooky fun, but also think practically and make sure to have some plans in place. Your preparation can help a variety of situations improve in the week ahead LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use your energy to make valuable connections and smart decisions early in the week. Later in the week you may find it frustrating and likely pointless to beat your head against a wall. If rules are laid down to be followed, follow them. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Act when the time is right. Early in the week the boss might overlook minor errors or let you take time off for personal errands. However, you might be expected to put in extra hours to compensate in
the last half of the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t put too many irons into the fire. Keep aimed at reaching the goals you already have in place. It may be wise to avoid playing poker or speculating with your financial resources in the second part of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whenever the opportunity arises show your trustworthiness to loved ones, in business, or on the job. To sell or promote something in the upcoming week you can strive to be unique without being outrageous. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The importance of making a good impression increases as the week unfolds. Your warmth and confidence will be noticed and assessed. To sell yourself, start with a big, friendly smile. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal to the metal in the early part of the week. By midweek you may be forced to apply the brakes and slow down. Remain discreet in social situations. Let it all hang out only with your closest friends. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You should focus on making your dreams come true in the early part of the week and maintain a low prolife during the second half. Listen carefully today because someone could offer great advice or grant a favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t allow a nagging feeling that something essential has been overlooked to spoil your Halloween plans. Set up a practice that fills up your spirit as the week begins and make it part of your daily self-care.
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