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“I’d Be Dead,” Teen’s Actions Save Her Incumbents From Massive Truck Explosion Keep Mayor And Council Seats
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township residents knew the winner of a two-man mayoral race would be a Republican with the first name Robert. They just didn’t know what his last name would be. Now they know. Mayor Robert Hudak will retain his title. He won the one-year unexpired term over challenger Robert Arace on November 2. Hudak’s running mate, Councilwoman Michele Zolezi, will retain her council seat, beating Joseph T. Hankins. The vote tally on Election Night was 8,768 votes for Hudak to 6,730 votes for Arace. Zolezi received 7,944 while Hankins picked up 6,698. These totals have yet to be certified by the county clerk. This was a competitive race that involved two sets of Republicans in a non-partisan form of government. Between large billboards on Route 70 by both pairs of candidates to social media posts to debates about whether invitations were sent to emergency responders at a 9/11 service, voters had a lot to take in.
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─Photo by Joe Morgan (Above) This drone photo shows how severe the damage was the next day after crews cleaned up the hazardous material. (Right) The 3 a.m. explosion could be heard for miles, and it woke some people from sleep. By Alyssa Riccardi of Forked River MANCHESTER – explained how Imagine being a brand her gut recreation to new driver at 18 years the situation is what old and suddenly being ultimately saved her in an explosive car ac- life that day. cident that could have “The deer came out ended your life. of nowhere and after Marissa Patterson I hit it, I spun out. My
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─Photo by Denise Maynard immediate reaction was rissa said. “I got out of to get out of the car. my car and was on the I’ve never been in a car phone with 911 telling accident before. I’m a them they needed to first-time driver, that get my car out of the was my first car,” Ma(Truck - See Page 4)
K-9 Storm Dies Shortly After Retirement
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Members of the townsh ip police depa r tment, particularly his for mer par t ner and handler, Officer Marc Micciulla, were devasted by the death of recently retired K-9 Officer Storm. The black German Sh e p h e r d h a d j u s t been honored during a r e c e nt Tow n sh ip
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Council meeting with a retirement proclamation read by Mayor Robert Hudak. Storm died on Nov e m b e r 1. D u e t o health issues, Storm had been at home with Micciulla since January of 2021 and not of f icially “ret i red” u nt il t he ceremony when he received the proclamation. Off icer Micciulla
a nd h is fa m ily a dopted Storm after he could no longer perfor m regular police duties and loved him to the fullest right up to the end. In a release by t he Ma nche st e r Police Department it was noted that “we assure you that Storm spent the remainder of his days playing, get t i ng bel ly r ubs, and relaxing with his
family. Thank you for your service, Storm. You will be missed by all.” Police added that “K-9 Stor m is off icially 10-7 and we are fortunate that we were able to capture his last radio transmission on video. Storm has had an amazing career.” His retirement was effective on October 7, a nd he playe d a
critical role in police patrol operations, by tracking and locating suspects, evidence, narcotics as well as missing persons. D u r i ng h is t e nu re, Stor m responded to 70 Officer Protection Calls, performed 23 building searches, 45 tracks, 25 search warrants, and 180 narcotic sniffs/searches. (Storm - See Page 5)
Lakehurst’s First Police Chief Mourned
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The borough is mourning the loss of its first police chief, Richard Chinery, who died in his Delaware home on November 1. Chinery was the first Police Chief for the Borough having served in that role from 1961 to 1967. He had a prestigious career in law enforcement spanning more than 30 years. During his time with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, he rose to the rank of Chief of Detectives. He later went on to serve as the Public Safety Director of the Jackson Township Police Department. Members of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office made a statement of condolence (Mourned - See Page 5)
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middle of the road so other people wouldn’t get hurt. Two minutes later the truck hit my car, flipped and blew up.” At 3 a.m. on November 3, Marissa was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven. While Marissa stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline drove right into her car causing the truck to swerve and hit the concrete center barrier. The cab separated from its trailer, went over the concrete barrier and came to a stop on the westbound shoulder of 37. The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode. “It was really dark and there were no lights on that side of the road. I was telling police they need to move my car quickly before another accident happened. Two minutes later the truck hit my car and exploded. It was like a bomb went off. It was super hot and the fumes were terrible,” Marissa said. Miraculously, neither Marissa or the truck driver, Svilen Ivanov of Voorhees, were injured in the accident, according to Manchester Township Police. Marissa’s mother Pamela said how this incident can really bring awareness to other drivers who get into a car accident. “Marissa didn’t understand at first why everyone was making a big deal out of it.
the police to come because she’s afraid of the dark… if Marissa didn’t leave her car, she would be dead.” “At the moment I’m avoiding looking at any photos or videos from the accident be-
cause it’s scary,” Marissa explained. “But I have not been able to get in contact with the driver of the truck at all. It actually kind of bothers me because I honestly wanted to make sure that he was ok.”
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Continued From Page 1 Arace, a relative political newcomer and Manchester Republican Club member, received some surprising endorsements. Lakehurst Republican Mayor Harry Robbins was among the first. He also got the nod from former township police chief Lisa Parker, Council President Craig Wallis and Councilman James Vaccaro. Members of the Township Council approved Hudak to serve as mayor of Manchester fol-
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Continued From Page 1 expressing the department’s “thoughts and prayers are with the Chinery family. Rest in peace Chief!” The statement adds, “we are saddened to
Storm:
Continued From Page 1 Storm assisted with the seizure of narcotics with a street value of $250,000, $90,000 in cash, 46 vehicles, and two firearms. 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 En-
The Manchester Times, November 13, 2021, Page 5 lowing Mayor Kenneth Palmer’s resignation in June. Palmer had accepted the role of a state superior court judge. A month later the council also unanimously approved Michele Zolezi’s appointment to fill Hudak’s council seat. Two challengers stepped up to run against Hudak soon after, although one could not garner the necessary petition signatures to get a spot on the ballot. That left the mayor race to Hudak and Arace. In their interviews with The Manchester Times they covered a lot of ground concerning
issues of development, drawing new businesses to the community, the addition of a full-time paid fire service to supplement the township’s volunteer fire companies, the environment and municipal spending. The race comes at a time when the township has seen a change of command in the police department with Parker’s resignation and long-time department member Robert Dolan took over on July 1. The township also saw the hiring of a new business administrator, Brandon Umba, who was brought in by Hudak.
Manchester also had four candidates running for two full term seats on the Board of Education. George J. Cervenak III received 5,914 votes to win one seat while Mike Kelliher won the second with 5,280. Sasiyao O. Omilanowicz received 4,518 votes while Nicole Sahlin garnered 4,329 as of election night results. Councilwoman Michele Zolezi said, “we are very honored to continue to represent the residents of Manchester Township and will continue to keep Manchester a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.”
hear of the passing of former OCPO Chief of Investigations Richard Chinery.” The OCPO noted that Chinery graduated from the inaugural class of the Ocean County Police Academy in 1961. He became the first police officer of the newly formed Lakehurst Police Department, becoming
the youngest Chief of Police in the State of New Jersey at the age of 25. In 1967 he joined the OCPO and rose to the rank of Lieutenant before his retirement in 1986. In 1992, Chief Chinery became the Jackson Township Police Department public safety director.
He led that department until 1994. In 1995 he returned to OCPO as Chief of Investigations, under then Prosecutor Daniel Carluccio, retiring from that position in 1997. “Thank you for a lifetime of service to the residents of Ocean County,” the OCPO statement added.
forcement Trust Account fund which was comprised of revenue generated from seized and forfeited assets. His proclamation noted, “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. Micciulla noted that Storm began his
ser vice on Januar y 23, 2015 having been imported from the Netherlands as a 19-month-old by the Green Leaf Pet Resort/Shelly’s School for Dogs. Storm and Micciulla graduated from the New Jersey Police K-9 Association’s 16-week patrol class on June 26, 2015 and a 12-week scent class on January 8, 2016 where Storm was trained in the detection of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine and ecstasy. The K-9 officer also assisted other
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Ciattarelli Got More Ocean County Votes Than Any Governor
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Jack Ciattarelli is more popular in Ocean County than any other candidate for governor in at least 30 years. The former State Assemblyman was neck and neck with Governor Phil Murphy a day after polls closed. In a race where most people figured the Democrat had an easy race, the results showed that it was anything but assured. It’s safe to say that Ocean County’s strong Republican base is what made this race competitive. In Ocean County, Ciattarelli received 141,482 votes to Murphy’s 65,176. These figures were unofficial, since the county clerk has to certify them at a later date. But they won’t change too much from this amount. When the Associated Press called the race, there were less than 20,000 votes between the two candidates. Consider, then, how much of a difference Ocean County made. If he had only received 100,000 votes here, like in the last contest for governor, then the race would have been called long ago. In fact, Ocean County accounted for approximately 11% of Ciattarelli’s total vote as of press time. Ciattarelli’s vote total is at least 15,000 higher than Chris Christie’s best outing, and the last Republican governor was very popular in this GOP stronghold. In fact, Christie was fond of saying that it was Ocean County’s powerful turnout for him that made him governor. Jersey Shore Online went back three decades, looking at the vote tallies for governor races, and learned that Ciattarelli did better this year than any candidate in any governor’s race for at least 30 years. All of these historical figures are from gubernatorial election years, and the Republican candidate is listed first. By way of comparison, in 2017, Kim Guadagno received 98,135 votes in 2017 to Murphy’s 56,582. In 2013, Chris Christie received 125,781 votes to Barbara Buono’s 37,930. In 2009, Chris Christie received 124,238 votes to Jon Corzine’s 53,761. In 2005, Doug Forrester received 93,693 votes to Jon Corzine’s 71,953. In 2001, Bret Schundler received 77,726 votes to James McGreevey’s 84,538. In 1997, Christine Todd Whitman received 84,140 votes to James McGreevey’s 57,354. In 1993, Christine Todd Whitman received 87,943 votes to Jim Florio’s 78,132. In 1989, Jim Courter received 62,700 votes to Jim Florio’s 83,587. Jersey Shore Online stopped there, but the figures would have probably continued to trend down. The population in the county in the 1980s was much lower than it is now. Perhaps Ciattarelli received the highest number of votes in Ocean County’s entire history, at least in governor races. Of course, this is just raw data. It doesn’t include the issues that were happening during these years that might make people run to the polls more. For example, a hotly contested local election will bring more people out to vote for a town issue, and while they are there, they vote for other spots on the ballot as well. That may have been the case this year. For example, Toms River had four council seats, two board of education seats and an open space referendum on the ballot. This, combined with a nasty election cycle, brought people to the polls in droves. Brick and Manchester also had mayoral elections this year,
and there were serious school board contests in towns like Jackson and Barnegat. Lacey had a question about marijuana businesses in town. Jackson, Lacey and Barnegat have high percentages of Republicans, and the mayoral competition in Manchester was between two Republicans. While local races take a “micro” look at these numbers, we shouldn’t ignore the “macro.” Every election – especially since 2016 - has
been about more than just the people on the ballot. Residents cast their votes based on what they think the country should be doing, even if the local politicians have no say in the great scheme of things. For example, the New Jersey governor might not have a lot of power when it comes to the U.S. immigration policy, but the messages put out by Republicans and Democrats trickle down to each place below them. A Republican upset
with Joe Biden will likely go to the polls to vote against the Democrat governor, for example. Additionally, midterm elections are usually won by whoever is not in power. After Donald Trump won in 2016, Democrats made strides in the 2018 election. Biden won in 2020, so pundits are already predicting that the pendulum will swing to the right in 2022’s midterms. Perhaps Ciattarelli’s strong vote totals show that people weren’t going to wait until 2022.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
e DitoRiAL How To Win After Your Candidate Lost So your favorite candidate lost their election campaign. Or, perhaps you were the one running and you lost. That shows that you care very deeply about what is happening in the world and want to make a difference. Don’t stop just because the votes didn’t go your way. The people running a town are always looking for hard-working volunteers – regardless of their political stripe. There must be some committee you can get involved in. Some are advisory committees – being a voice from the community about a particular topic. Some involve more elbow grease. But they are always making a difference. There are plenty of ways to help out without setting foot in a municipal building, too. Don’t just look at politics as your only avenue to affect change. In fact, politics is sometimes the worst way to affect change. Indeed, politicians will often lament that they can’t get everything done that they want, or that they are only one vote among many on a council. They are tied up with negotiations, red tape, and having to kowtow to their party bosses so their hands are often
tied, anyway. If you think the only way to affect change is through politics, then you don’t understand politics. Any big change that’s made will be unmade when the next person gets in. If you care about the environment, join a clean-up effort. If you care about the drug problem in our region, join a neighborhood watch. If traffic or overcrowding is your issue, push for more open space. These are changes that can happen right now. You don’t have to wait for someone to be sworn in. Some of these issues are very complicated, and learning the cause of the problem might help you understand it better – and allow you to be more effective in combatting it. Learn where your taxes go and why. Watch public meetings and find out who makes decisions and why those decisions are made. Another way to get involved is to become an advocate. Call your representatives. Write letters to the editor (address below). Let the elected officials know that you care about these issues more than once every four years. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Independent Thinkers Ignored By Extreme Left And Right For four years America was saddled with an unqualified and seriously flawed man as President. Donald Trump pushed wild conspiracy theories based solely on rumors, reacted to criticism with childish “tweets” and disparaged our military leaders, allies and the media. He took the word of a hostile foreign leader over our intelligence agencies and marginalized experts’ warnings of an impending health crisis. For these reasons and more you’d think Democrats would have the overwhelming support of voters fed up with Trump’s antics and egotism. But you’d be wrong. In an election where they only needed to seem less crazy than Donald Trump the Democrats somehow came close to blowing it. That’s because these days Democrats are quite similar to Republicans in one way: Both parties cater to the extreme elements of their base at the expense of more moderate voters. For Republicans that means coyly hinting at farfetched Q-Anon conspiracies for anyone gullible enough to believe them while for Democrats it means falling all over themselves to placate perpetually offended “social justice warriors.” Instead of hammering Republicans for policies that favor the top 1% or the disastrous trickle down economics that have never benefited the middle class they kowtow to people more concerned with getting Halloween costumes they’ve decided are offensive off the shelves. Suddenly Donald Trump doesn’t seem the only crazy one. Both parties now cater to clueless people. The insurrectionists who stormed the Capital took their treasonous action based on little more than the word of a pathological liar and a mysterious online figure claiming to have insider knowledge of “Deep State” conspiracies. Meanwhile the “Woke” ide-
ology that increasingly defines Liberalism scours movies, music and social media for any hint of sexism, racism or intolerance to demand the offender be punished in a manner greatly disproportional to the infraction. This often includes words or actions from years or even decades ago. The melding of different cultures, once a defining example of the “melting pot” of America, is now the dastardly act of “cultural appropriation.” Ironically both parties are courting voters already in their corner instead of trying to win the middle. There will always be hardcore Republicans and Democrats who vote their party regardless but it’s independent voters who swing elections one way or the other and we are being largely ignored. We may lean a little left or right individually but are reasonable people looking for effective policies and principled leaders from any party to enact them. Republicans need to stop pretending the events of January 6th were anything less than an attempted Coup. If they have legitimate evidence to prove Trump’s claims of fraud they must bring it into the light. If not they must stop giving credence to dubious online rumors. Democrats need to pay less attention to thin skinned individuals who are always getting offended for people that are often not all that offended themselves. They need to offer a vision of a better life for the middle class instead of jumping on the P.C. bandwagon every time someone overreacts to what is usually a minor infraction, or in many cases a contrived one. Try focusing on things that drive most Americans: People want economic advancement. They want lower taxes and more efficient use of the taxes they do pay. They want to know their leaders are working for them and not for wealthy donors and huge corporations. Is this who should have the greatest influence on our representatives: A radical right embracing “alternative facts” as justification for leading us towards civil war or a hyper-
sensitive left concerned more with political correctness than solving the country’s legitimate problems? No wonder nothing ever gets done and no wonder I’m an Independent. Bill Pane Farmingdale
Banks Reporting To Fed Has Issues In an effort aimed at increasing taxpayer compliance, the Biden Administration has proposed that financial institutions be required to report additional account holder information in an enhanced annual I.R.S. Form 1099-INT. Beginning in 2023, banks, credit unions, and other entities would be required to annually report to the IRS the gross inflows and outflows of business and individual account holders with a breakdown for cash, transactions with a foreign account, and transfers to and from another account with the same owner. These requirements would apply to savings, transactional, loan, and investment accounts of $600 or more. There have been recent reports that the proposal will increase the account threshold from $600 to $10,000. The revision is an attempt to shore up support for a flawed proposal, which is opposed by 67% of Americans. Proponents will now expect Main Street financial institutions, like community banks and credit unions, to play arbiter, declaring what does and does not meet proposed exceptions like wages and down payments. All financial institutions currently report to the IRS information related to actual taxable events for customers and members, earned interest and mortgage interest paid. This proposal would result in financial institutions turning over sensitive account details that do not constitute taxable events to the IRS. This will leave the IRS with immense personal financial data that could be used in a manner that is not detailed in the proposal. Privacy and data security are paramount issues for all of us
as Americans. Our organizations are very concerned about the detrimental impact this new requirement will have on consumers and our members. According to a FDIC study, the main reason Americans are unbanked is due to a distrust of financial institutions. Forcing financial institutions to enforce tax law exacerbates a problem that disproportionately hurts low-income communities. These are communities that our mutual members have spent decades trying to meet their unique financial needs at a fair price. Just like our customers and members, we are doubtful that data will remain safe and private from hackers while being safeguarded by the IRS. The massive data breach at the federal Office of Personnel Management in 2014 and this year’s IRS leak of federal tax returns of many wealthy Americans underscores our doubt. The negative impacts of this intrusive policy will also negatively impact those Main Street businesses that are dependent on local financial institutions. Due to the complex nature of the reporting requirement, community banks and credit unions will be forced to bear a significant increase in the costs for compliance and data security. More importantly, this proposal has already started to undermine our members’ relationships with their customers and members. Rather than forcibly deputizing the financial services sector as an extension of the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Department should focus on using the data it currently has to locate those who are delinquent on their taxes. Our organizations remain committed to block this proposal in effort to protect the privacy and security of consumers. We ask you to join us by contacting your member of Congress today. John E. McWeeney, President & CEO New Jersey Bankers Association Patrick C. Conway, CEO CrossState Credit Union Association
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tended to the family of Frank Uveges by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, on the occasion of the official renaming of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3525, 77 Christine Avenue, Hamilton, New Jersey, as the Frank J. Uveges VFW Post 3525 on October 30, 2021. As a member of the ‘Greatest Generation,’ Private First Class Uveges served honorably and heroically in the United States Army during World War II, having distinguished himself in combat and awarded the Bronze Star and
the Purple Heart. After the war, he worked, raised a family with his wife, Jacqueline, and was active with many community and veteran organizations in the Hamilton area, celebrating his 100th birthday on March 30, 2020, and passing away on December 4, 2020.” Smith met with Mr. Uveges on a number occasions over the years to discuss veterans and other federal issues. Over 200 people turned out to mark the event, which included a lunch, music and dancing.
White House: Details On The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden promised to work across the aisle and unify the country to deliver results for working families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a critical step towards reaching President Biden’s goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, and is paired with the Build Back Better Framework to realize his full vision to grow our economy, lower consumer costs, create jobs, reduce climate pollution, and ensure more Americans can participate fully and equally in our economy. Public Transit The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal makes the largest investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak – helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repairing, upgrading, and modernizing the nation’s transit infrastructure. The deal will invest $66 billion to provide healthy, sustainable transportation options for millions of Americans by modernizing and expanding transit and rail networks across the country. It will replace thousands of transit vehicles, including buses, with clean, zero emission vehicles. And, it will benefit communities of color who are twice as likely to take public transportation and often lack sufficient public transit options. In addition, it will help transit workers who are disproportionally workers of color. Clean School Buses The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver thousands of electric school buses nationwide, including in rural communities, to help school districts across the country buy clean, American-made, zero emission buses and replace the yellow school bus fleet for America’s children. The deal invests in zero- and low-emission school buses, in addition to more than $5 billion in funding for public transit agencies to adopt low- and no-emissions buses. These investments will drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles, creating jobs and supporting domestic manufacturing, while also removing diesel buses from some of our most vulnerable communities. In addition, they will help the more than 25 million
children and thousands of bus drivers who breathe polluted air on their rides to and from school. Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other health problems that hurt our communities and cause students to miss school, particularly in communities of color and Tribal communities.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States. The deal is also a critical element in the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to accelerate the adoption of EVs to address the climate crisis and support domestic manufacturing jobs. The deal will provide funding for deployment of EV chargers along highway corridors to facilitate long-distance travel and within communities to provide convenient charging where people live, work, and shop – and funding will have a particular focus on rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach communities. Modern Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal invests $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion in airports to address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions near ports and airports, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. Modern, resilient, and sustainable port, airport, and freight infrastructure will support U.S. competitiveness by removing bottlenecks and expediting commerce and reduce the environmental impact on neighboring communities. Resilience The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in the resilience of physical and natural systems in American history. Millions of Americans feel the effects of climate change each year when their roads wash out, airport power goes down, or schools get flooded. People of color are more likely to live in areas most vulnerable to flooding and other climate change-related weather events. The deal makes our communities safer and our infrastructure more resilient to the impacts of climate
change and cyber-attacks, with an investment of over $50 billion to protect against droughts, heat, and floods – in addition to a major investment in the weatherization of American homes.
Clean Drinking Water The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will expand access to clean drinking water to all American families, eliminate the nation’s lead service lines and help to clean up the dangerous chemical PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl). Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack access to safe drinking water. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $55 billion to expand access to clean drinking water for households, businesses, schools, and child care centers all across the country. From rural towns to struggling cities, the deal will invest in water infrastructure and eliminate lead service pipes, including in Tribal Na-
tions and disadvantaged communities that need it most. Clean Energy Transmission The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal’s more than $65 billion investment is the largest investment in clean energy transmission and the electric grid in American history. It upgrades our power infrastructure, including by building thousands of miles of new, resilient transmission lines to facilitate the expansion of renewable energy. It creates a new Grid Deployment Authority, invests in research and development for advanced transmission and electricity distribution technologies, and promotes smar t grid technologies that deliver f lexibility and resilience. It also invests in demonstration projects and research hubs for next generation technologies like advanced nuclear reactors, carbon capture, and clean hydrogen.
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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Boy Scout Troop 10 member Gary Lowe Jr., 15, makes a presentation concerning his Eagle Scout project during a recent Lakehurst Borough Council meeting. He is seen distributing his project sheet to members of the governing body. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST - During the early portion of a recent Borough Council meeting 15-year-old Boy Scout Troop 10 member Gary Lowe Jr. made a presentation to the governing body concerning a cleanup effort he would spearhead for his Eagle Scout project that would take place later in the year. “I have a sketch here for all of you to look at,” the scout said as he handed out his project sheet to the mayor, council
and borough clerk. He will be clearing out brush and debris and it “should take about four days and we will start as soon as we can.” The teenager is planning to build a fitness trail at the back of Lake Horicon. “Gary and the scout leader reached out to me and I went out to the location with them and it looks like a great project and I reached out to Chief Kline. It is borough property. Somewhere beyond that turnaround is Manchester,” Mayor Harry Robbins said.
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to 3 p.m. at the following location: Manchester Senior & Social Services Office, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, 732-849-8305. Monetary donations are accepted by check made payable to: Manchester Township Holiday Program, C/o Brenda Sloan, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759. Redeemer Luthera n Chu rch Food Pantry will accept turkeys and hams, November 22 & 23, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Lisa at 732-657-2828. If you are in need of food for Thanksgiving, call 732-849-8305.
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Experiencing Neuropathy... People with neuropathy can experience different levels of pain, from tingling and numbness to debilitating burning and shooting pains. For some, neuropathic pain affects sleep, social activities, and even cause depression. Most commonly, pain occurs in the hands
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Township Recognizes Two Retirees
─Photo courtesy Manchester Township MANCHESTER – Manchester Township would like to take a moment to recognize and congratulate two dedicated Manchester Township employees on their recent, well-deserved retirements! Marianne Borthwick, who served as office manager in the Inspections Division and as secretary to the Planning Board, began her career with Manchester Township in September of 1998 and has proven to be a valuable asset. Throughout her tenure, she has worked diligently for the betterment of our Manchester Township community.
Mike Rush, who served as a maintenance worker with Buildings and Grounds, has been with the Township for about seven years and, in addition to keeping our municipal complex grounds manicured, has spent most days keeping the Police Department in top shape. Mayor Robert Hudak, the Township Council, and all of our Manchester Township employees wish Marianne and Mike all the best in retirement. We’re thankful for their years of friendship, as it has been a pleasure to work alongside you both!
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MANCHESTER – Needed for immediate opening: Maintenance Worker, DPW Buildings and Grounds - Full-Time. The position of Maintenance Worker performs a variety of work, manual in nature and in connection with various projects for varying periods of time. The overall job responsibilities include emptying waste baskets, removing trash, dusting and polishing furniture, vacuuming floors, and includes basic custodial services and property maintenance of lawn and grounds. Work is performed in all types
of weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position, overtime and weekend work are a job requirement. The Maintenance Worker reports to the General Foreman and does not supervise other employees. An excellent benefits package is included. Must have valid driver’s license from the State of New Jersey. Applications must be made through the following link on Manchester Township’s Primepoint system: primepoint. net/DirectAccess/recruitment/MCHTWP/ index.html?fbclid.
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MANCHESTER – Parents/guardians of children 3 to 5 years of age who suspect their child may have a handicapping condition may request a meeting and, if appropriate, an evaluation to determine their child’s eligibility for preschool special education programming. You must be a Manchester Township resi-
dent. Requests will be accepted at least 120 days before the child’s 3rd birthday. Parents/guardians of homeless children and/or migrant children may have access to these programs within Manchester Township. Contact the Child Study Team Office at 732-849-2811.
Fall Craft Fair Fundraiser
MANCHESTER – On November 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library will be hosting a craft fair at the library. They are hoping to attract shoppers interested in buying unique gifts and other craft items. The money earned by the Friends that
day will come entirely from vendor fees collected. Vendors will keep all amounts made from their sales. This is to be an indoor flea market. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe “Holiday In The Park” Returns This Season At Six Flags By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Showcasing millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling, new rides, and holiday entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure’s winter festival Holiday in the Park returns this holiday season. Also returning this year is the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience that debuted last year. Catch Six Flags transform into a winter wonderland from November 13 through January 9. The experience will give guests two ways to experience the joy of the holidays. Coordinated sights, sounds, scents and attractions will give each section a distinct character. The events are included with all active Memberships and Season Passes. “Holiday in the Park and our Drive-Thru Experience deliver world-class entertainment for all ages and unparalleled thrills that only Six Flags Great Adventure can provide,” Park President John Winkler said. “Both events provide a way for families to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while making lasting memories together.” For its seventh season, Holiday in the Park will debut these new attractions in 2021: Festive Fireside – Bathed in a warm red, orange and yellow glow, this new section will boast the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster, which opened earlier this season. A “hot,” new character, Chris P. Sizzle, will welcome guests with his spicy wit. The park’s Food Services team will turn up with heat with delicious eats at Jersey Devil BBQ and Jersey Devil S’mores; Light Shows – Every 15 minutes in Merry Market Place, Merry Light Show trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Nearby, kids can ask Santa Claus for holiday wishes, and pose beneath the three-story inflatable Stewie the Snowman. In Wild Lights National Park, the Wilderness Theater stage will sparkle every 30 minutes during Mrs. Claus’ Wild Lights;
Winter Wizard – This seasonal sorcerer will join the Royal Court, ready to conjure up frosty charm as he meets guests in Deck the Halls; Decking the Halls with Doc Swan – Master illusionist Doc Swan will bring his signature magic and eye-popping surprises to Deck the Halls as he makes the season merry and bright; Street Entertainment – Elves are on the loose! Elf Patrol will bring fun and games to the streets, while the Ice Pops elf duo will breakdance their way into guests’ hearts; Jersey Devil Coaster & Lil’ Devil Coaster – The theme park recently debuted its fourteenth roller coaster, Lil’ Devil Coaster -- the junior counterpart to the massive, new Jersey Devil Coaster. Both rides will be available for Holiday in the Park, weather permitting; and Sweet Treats, Proudly Serving Starbucks® – Guests can warm themselves by the fire with a delicious specialty coffee from Sweet Treats, now proudly serving Starbucks. Returning attractions includes: Frost, an icy cirque spectacular in the Showcase Theatre; Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season, an LED light show on the park’s five-story tree; festive fire pits for toasting s’mores; holiday eats like hot turkey platters, seasonal beers, and spiked eggnog; holiday photo opportunities; the Royal Court including Snow Queen, Peppermint Princess, and more; and Joy to the World, a tranquil pathway of warmly lit trees, luminaries, and stained glass showcasing religious holidays from around the world. Holiday in the Park will operate on the following dates: November 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 to 28; December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 17 to 19, 23, and December 26 to January 2. In addition, Holiday in the Park will offer the following special events: Holiday Wine Fest, November 13 and 14 – (Park - See Page 29)
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Thanksgiving Day Feast Returns November 25
By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving treats at Simon’s Soup Kitchen Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 25. Dig into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, all the fixings and of course plenty of pies. This year, the dinner will be served as individual take-out style dinners due to the continuing COVID-19 health crisis. Visitors can pick-up their dinners at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from 2 to 3 p.m. “This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” Sr. Executive Director of Simon’s Soup Kitchen John Salemi said. The feast this year will be served by a smaller group of volunteers due to social distancing
requirements. Those picking up food are asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing requirements. “For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Salemi said. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2021 has been so hard on so many.” The annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from October through April at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome. For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.
Santa Returns To The Ocean County Mall
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – As the holidays are quickly approaching, Santa makes his return to the Ocean County Mall this year bringing all the holiday spirit! It was recently announced that the Santa will make his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on November 12 and will be available until Christmas Eve. This year, the Simon Santa Photo Experience has listed different options and things you should know before visiting Santa:
Reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by visiting: simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/santa-photo-experience. Families may choose to sit with Santa or maintain social distance. Santa’s helpers will wear masks throughout the duration of each visit. Ocean County Mall will also host events with Santa this season including: Caring Santa – December 5 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Pet Photos – November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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WHITING – The Whiting Fire Company Station 33 will be holding a gift auction on November 23 at 120 Lacey Rd, Manchester. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with calling starting at 7:45 p.m. Admission is $5. Tickets on sale at door only.
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Today’s article is about vitamins. I’m a big believer in nutrients, if they appropriately target a health concern, or a metabolic pathway. If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, how good do you suppose those are after you add in the cost for the label, the bottle and cap, the neck seal, the desiccant and the cause for sourcing each ingredient? Do you assume the manufacturer is doing due diligence and testing the purity of their formula at a reputable FDA-inspected laboratory… and if so, is the price worked into the formula you just bought for less than 10 bucks? Testing costs in the thousands, and it’s often factored into the formula’s final price. Then there’s freight. There’s so much, so again, let me ask you: If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, do you think they’re any good? You don’t have to be a mathematical genius, to know there’s virtually pennies left to invest in the actual ingredients if the whole bottle is 10 dollars! I get especially irked when I see companies preying on people, especially the elderly. With reduced kidney and liver function after age 70 for example, all those unnecessary ingredients, fillers, lubricants and colorants add to the physical burden. Let’s take magnesium or vegetable stearate for example. Most vitamins contain this ingredient. A “stearate” is a lubricant added to machinery to make the machines pump out the pills faster, and more efficient, without messing up the gears on the equipment. It is not absolutely necessary and in my humble
opinion, it kind of ‘bubble wraps’ a formula. Some scientists say it breaks down in your stomach acid, whereas other scientists feel that stearates interfere with prevents proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients. I don’t think you need a bazillion probiotics in your formula! These little bacteria are pitched to you as “friendly” but how friendly are they if your own body spots them and sees them as a pathogen? Use of a formula that isn’t right for you may cause an autoimmune illness. I don’t want you to be intimidated by fancy labels, or celebrities pitching you stuff. I want you to think it through, and realize that what I’m saying makes sense. There’s some truth to the adage, “vitamins make expensive urine” but that’s only if you buy cheap stuff that doesn’t even work. What about bug-derived ingredients? Yes, for sure, some red pills contain carmine, a beautiful and natural red colorant. Carmine comes from crushed up beetle juice basically! When you see a study that trashes a vitamin or suggests it impacts your lifespan in a negative way, please think. There have been several in the past years. One reason is because the researchers are studying the impact of inactive precursor chemicals, not on real nutrients that your body recognizes. If they were to test their subjects with bodyready, bio-identical nutrients, the results would likely be more promising! If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you after you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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NEW JERSEY – The Social Security Administration has a long history of outreach and coordination with advocates and community-based organizations across the nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to work with advocates and community-based organizations is essential to reaching the country’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals with low income, limited English
Social Security Assistance Available proficiency, mental illness, or those facing homelessness. The agency is fully committed to assisting people in gaining access to the information and services they need with a specific emphasis on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. “I made this issue a strategic agency priority and focused resources to reach vulnerable
communities and help them access our services and receive their benefits. I ask leaders in every community to share information about our programs with people and help them connect with us to apply for benefits,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “Social Security is working on many initiatives to reach vulnerable populations and I am pleased to share information about
our national outreach campaign, developed in collaboration with leaders in the community, to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs.” To ensure effective outreach to these vulnerable populations who need access to agency programs, and to the advocates and organizations who can help to connect people with Social Security, the agency launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs and encourage people to apply. Campaign efforts include: • A new webpage, People Helping Others, at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty, for anyone who could assist another person with accessing Social Security’s programs and services; • A new outreach website, at socialsecurity. gov/thirdparty/groups/vulnerable-populations.html where all partner groups can access informational materials to share through their networks, including resources tailored to specific vulnerable populations; • An updated Faith-Based and Community Groups website at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty/groups/faithandcommunity.html with a new outreach toolkit and SSI and SSDI fact sheets. The agency coordinated this effort with the White House, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is helping to promote these resources; and • An upcoming national advertising campaign to support all outreach efforts on TV, radio, and social media, with special emphasis on children with disabilities (see the recently redesigned website focused on SSI for children at socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/ apply-child.html). TV and radio PSAs highlighting SSI for children currently are being tested in the Dallas, TX area to determine their impact. • The agency is now completing training videos for community-based caseworkers to help their clients with the SSI application process. People can apply for SSI benefits, and for other benefit programs, through a telephone appointment with the agency, even while local offices are not able to accept walk-in visitors. More people need to be made aware of the SSI program and reminded that they can call toll-free 1-800-7721213, or their local Social Security office, to make a phone appointment to apply for SSI. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
Pinelands Symphonic Band Concert
WHITING – The Pinelands Symphonic Band will present a concert on Sunday afternoon, November 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The concert will consist of old favorites, Broadway show tunes, and perhaps some holiday music to enjoy. St. Stephen’s is located at 180 Route 539 in Whiting. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 732-350-2121, or stopping by the church office from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 per ticket. Tickets may also be purchased on the day at the door. Refreshments will be served. Come and join for this wonderful event full of fabulous music from these talented musicians.
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Dear Joel, I’m working on my grandkids Christmas lists and I’m concerned about the stores not having enough items. Any suggestions? Answer: It is getting harder to find items in stores and online. Why not make this the year you and your grandkids work on a project together? Maybe you could both each grow a fast-growing amaryllis and share pictures with each other. You could also try taking a class together like ceramics or
painting. You could also try scheduling an adventure day together to learn about some local landmarks. You’ll build memories that will last a long time. Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
Open Gathering For Thanksgiving WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church located at 55 Lacey Road is sponsoring an open gathering for Thanksgiving. All of the area churches were invited to participate. The service begins at 2 p.m.
on November 24. Please join as they give thanks together. You can call the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 732-350-6878 if you have any questions.
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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body
which was injured Christopher R. Shea Esq. and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process prog resses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits. The questions often arises, “What happens if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer fi refighters, fi rst aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fi re wardens or fi refighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.
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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
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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.
WHITING – It’s Bunco Time. Let the good times roll! The Lakeside Garden Club will be hosting Bunco on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be prizes, coffee and cake.
Tickets on sale at Lakeside Gardeners; $10 per person. Call Joanne Lovas at 732910-5792. The Lakeside Gardeners is located at 100 Michigan Ave. in Whiting.
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (49)
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Services Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Fully licensed and insured and bonded. We Do It All. No Job Too Small. Give Us A Call. Senior discounts offered. HOLIDAY SPECIAL book now for our team to hang your exterior holiday lights and exterior decorations! Call Duane 908-278-1322. (47) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) Caregiver/Companion - Reliable and caring for you or a loved one. Services provided include: meal prep, errands/shopping, light housekeeping, transportation appointments. references available, call Josephine 732-664-5491. (35)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks! Get 8 FREE Filet Mignon Burgers! Order The Delightful Gift this holiday season- ONLY $99.99. Call 1-888-678-0501 and mention code 65658LPJ or visit www. omahasteaks.com/https://www. omahasteaks.com/thegift1084. (t/n) At Your Attention: Non Agency Family Team Companions, Caregivers, LPN, 25 plus years experience. Your Peace of Mind, Our Promise! Call or text JoAnn 732-278-3770 - Thank You. (46)
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Continued From Page 15 Guests can enjoy a weekend of coasters, cuisine, and crafters during the second-annual Holiday Wine Fest. During this memorable special event in the Merry Market Place, guests can sample locally produced wines from 12 New Jersey vineyards, scrumptious eats from food trucks and specialty vendors, and get a head start on their holiday shopping with homemade gifts from local artisans. This event has limited capacity and is expected to sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/wine-fest Holiday Food Drive, November 20 and 21 – Six Flags will collect non-perishable food items to benefit Fulfill. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Guests who bring at least six items between the hours of 1 and 4 pm will receive a free ticket to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze. Donations will be collected in the theme park’s outer mall prior to park entry. Requested items include canned goods, cereal bars, fruit cups, individual servings of mac & cheese, baby food, and juice boxes. All items must have their original seal or wrapper, and not require refrigeration. Learn more about Fulfill at www.fulfillnj.org New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks and festive music will ring in the New Year December 31 at 9 p.m. in A Main Street Christmas, free with park admission. The Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience gives guests a unique way to experience the winter
The Manchester Times, November 13, 2021, Page 29 festival from the comfort of their cars. Reservations for this are required, and consumer cars, SUVs and pickup trucks are welcome. Large and commercial vehicles are not permitted, exclusions are available on sixflags.com. The Drive-Thru Experience will debut new attractions in 2021: New Course – Guests will experience a new driving pattern to weave them through 10 themed sections, beginning by Kingda Ka and ending near SUPERMAN™ – Ultimate Flight. Winter Wizard – The frosty Winter Wizard will join the Drive-Thru Experience. This seasonal sorcerer, the newest addition to the Royal Court, will greet vehicles as they pass through Gingerbread Junction on the way to Joy to the World. New Walk-Thru Experience – Guests who wish to extend the fun after their drive through experience can exit their cars to visit Merry Market Place. Dramatic lighting, traditional wreaths and garland, and decorated trees will adorn this section. Holiday Feastival will serve piping-hot holiday fare. Guests can warm themselves by the fire pits and toast s’mores, shop for great stocking stuffer gifts, play holiday games, or sample seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits. Every 15 minutes, trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Santa and his elves will be on hand for holiday wishes and photos. Pets will be permitted inside Merry Market Place, except for the Holiday Feastival per state regulations. Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will operate on the following days: November 15 to 19, 22 to 25, and 29 & 30; December 1 to 3, 6 to 10, 13 to 16, 20 to 22, 24 & 25, and January 3 to 9. For more information about Holiday in the Park and the Drive-Thru Experience, visit sixflags.com/ greatadventure. Rides, entertainment, events are weather permitting.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Ocean County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5 To 11
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) announced that they will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine for Ocean County residents ages 5 to 11 years old. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children as young as 5 get the shot. The CDC states that kids in this age group will be able to get Pfizer’s low-dose COVID vaccine – which was recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration – as a 2-dose series taken three weeks apart. “The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was rigorously tested and reviewed, and more than 11
million adolescents ages 12-17 have already safely received the COVID-19 vaccine,” the OCHD states. The OCHD said that the vaccination is the best way to protect children ages 5 and older from coronavirus. According to the OCHD, COVID-19 has become one of the top 10 causes of pediatric death and tens of thousands of children and teens have been hospitalized with COVID-19. Although children are at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, it is still possible. The OCHD will be finalizing plans to offer the vaccine and will provide more information in the coming days. Visit ochd.org for local information. For more information regarding vaccination for children and teens, visit: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/ children-teens.html?fbclid.
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Doctor Charged With Prescribing Fentanyl For Bribes
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Police said that a urologist with offices throughout the area received bribes and kickbacks in exchange for prescribing fentanyl. Mukaram Gazi, 51, of Marlboro, was charged with one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks; one count of receiving kickbacks; one count of health
care fraud; and one count of conspiring to unlawfully distribute dangerous narcotics. He owned a urology practice with locations in Freehold, Hamilton, Howell, and Toms River. Gazi solicited and received more than $130,000 in bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics in exchange for prescribing its drug Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ap-
proved Subsys solely for the “management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients who are already receiving and who are tolerant to around the clock therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain.” Gazi did not treat patients who were suffering from breakthrough cancer pain and was not in the practice of prescribing fentanyl-based pain medications, police
said. However, in exchange for bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics, he began prescribing Subsys to a number of patients for whom Subsys was medically unnecessary. These bribes and kickbacks were disguised as payments for educational presentations that police said were a sham. Gazi would be paid to educate other doctors about Subsys but these sessions were really more like social events at restaurants, and some of the sign-in sheets were forged. Gazi allegedly prescribed high-dosage Adderall to a pharmacy owner and the owner’s significant other in exchange for the pharmacy filling the Subsys prescriptions. Gazi then allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare, New Jersey Medicaid, and other health insurance providers which were not actually eligible for reimbursement because they were not medically necessary. He also conspired with others to distribute these powerful narcotics outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. A statement from the attorneys representing Gazi was provided to this newspaper: “Dr. Gazi vehemently denies the allegations in the government’s indictment as patently false and without any basis in fact and is confident he will be exonerated,” they said. “Dr. Gazi is a highly respected, well-trained board-certified urologist, as well as a uro-oncology surgeon, who adheres to the highest clinical and ethical standards in the treatment of his patients. Contrary to the government’s claims, at no time did Dr. Gazi accept bribes from Insys in return for prescribing any medication to his patients; rather, all treatment he rendered and medications he prescribed to his patients were medically necessary and appropriate and based on his independent medical judgment. In indicting Dr. Gazi, the government opted to overzealously prosecute him based merely on his participation in an industry-standard speaker program from nearly a decade ago that is permitted under both federal law and state law. In essence, despite the ubiquity of pharmaceutical speaker programs and their recognized propriety under the law, the government is attempting to criminalize a physician’s participation in these legally recognized practices. Dr. Gazi intends to vigorously defend against the government’s allegations so as to preserve his ability to continue to deliver excellent patient care.” Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents and investigators of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; special agents of the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; special agents the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson in Newark; and special agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Thomas Mahoney, with the investigation.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe United Way Holds Warmest Wishes Coat Drive
WALL TOWNSHIP – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has kicked off its annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive for local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need. UWMOC is collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T-5T and children’s sizes small – extra-large to be distributed to over 30 local schools throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. The collection will run through Giving Tuesday on November 30. As more families are experiencing fi nancial difficulty during the ongoing pandemic, the need for basic essentials such as coats continues to increase. “Families were already struggling to pay utility bills and stay warm, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created extra stressors in life,” said Kari Schmidt, Guidance Counselor for the Freehold Learning Center. “All of these factors combined makes the need for coats greater than ever. United Way’s Warmest Wishes Coat Drive supports our students and families during the cold winter months while making a real difference in the lives of others.”
With the mask mandate still in effect for all students in preschool through 12th grade, school administrators have also expressed the importance of warm coats for recess and outdoor learning activities that allow students to have mask breaks throughout the day in the winter. The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive works in conjunction with United Way’s Community Impact initiatives in education, fi nancial stability and health - the building blocks for a good life. Since beginning the annual drive in 2012, UWMOC has distributed over 10,000 coats to local children in need. There are a variety of ways to participate in the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. Coats can be purchased online and shipped directly to United Way, or arrangements can be made for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s office located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. Donations in any amount can be made on the organization’s website for UWMOC staff to purchase coats. For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 13 - nov 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Wishful thinking is only a temporary escape route. Be careful when making an irrevocable decision as something important may be hidden from view. Delay making promises and crucial purchases until late in the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get your bearings and check the compass. The sea of romance may look calm on the surface but can have a hidden undertow. As the week begins you could drift along, unaware that the tides are sending you in the wrong direction. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is no user guide to life. In the upcoming week you may wish that the standard protocols that work so well for your business and financial affairs could be applied to your romantic relationships and daily living. CANCER (June 21-July 22): After you have initiated the first steps of a project or a relationship in the week ahead you should follow through, most likely you’ll be glad you did. Try to make a positive first impression on new contacts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Wait to express your feelings to your closest people until you’ve done enough processing that you are clear of excess emotion and confusion. In the week to come you might find something worth preserving. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): True worth and value is in the eye of the beholder. Something that you consider extremely valuable might not be equally so to someone else. As the week unfolds you and loved ones may focus on things that last and endure. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone could
have the solution to a problem, but this will do little good if you ignore or misunderstand their advice. In the week ahead you might be challenged by bills or a heavy debt load, focus on solutions instead of worry. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The path to enlightenment may be revealed. Reflect on cherished memories as well as events that taught you a vivid lesson as the week unfolds. A backlog of experiences has created the person that you have become. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Outward appearances can be deceiving in the next few days. If you pull away the pretty outer wrappings, you might be disappointed. Focus on harmony with family members who have your best interests at heart. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your dreams could be worthwhile. You could come up with some imaginative and creative ideas while relaxing or meditating as the week goes by. A friend might be annoying but trigger some useful ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you play pinball with your money something may tilt the table. Hard work may be the only worthwhile path to success as the week begins, but you will likely receive the rewards you deserve if you are tenacious. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be tempted to make major expenditures on a whim, so wait until you have more time for thought. The solution to an impasse may become clear later this week when you are more attuned to your needs.
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