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─Photo by Chris Lundy Sights like this are common, where woods are cleared to create a new development. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The sights of development are pretty common in Ocean County. One day, there’s a stretch of woods. Then, suddenly,
it’s gone. In its place is a sign advertising new homes. Residents complain frequently about the increase in school taxes that these new homes
will bring, and the increase of cars on the road. Yet, they decided that they would rather not have their taxes increase to stop development.
Taxpayers again shot down an increase to the open space tax. The tally was 14,551 votes to 11,314. Taxpayers currently (Tax - See Page 4)
“I’d Be Dead,” Teen’s Actions Save Her From Massive Truck Explosion
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Imagine being a brand new driver at 18 years old and suddenly being in an explosive car accident that could have ended your life. Marissa Patterson of Forked River explained how her gut recreation to the situation is what
ultimately saved her life that day. “The deer came out of nowhere and after I hit it, I spun out. My immediate reaction was to get out of the car. I’ve never been in a car accident before. I’m a first-time driver, that was my first car,” Marissa said. “I got out of
my car and was on the phone with 911 telling them they needed to get my car out of the 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, Mar issa 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
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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. (GOP - See Page 5)
Jeff’s Camp, Just Believe Part Ways
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT - A Barnegat veteran still plans to offer transitional housing for homeless veterans on his Route 72 property. However, the organization Just Believe, Inc. will no longer be involved in the project. Martin Weber, the property owner, formally announced his intentions to donate land for “Jeff’s Camp” in May of this year. His initial plan was to set up tiny homes on his property to give homeless veterans a roof over their heads. The proposed project is named in memory of the late Jeff Poissant, who Weber says was the love of his life. (Camp - See Page 13)
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Continued From Page 1 pay 1.5 cents per $100 of equalized valuation. The valuation is not what the house was purchased for; this is the assessment of each property based on current market values. For example, if your property is valued at $200,000, you are currently paying $30 per year toward the township’s Open Space Tax. Voters were asked whether to raise the tax by 1 cent to 2.5 cents per $100 of valuation. By voting to increase the rate of the Open Space Tax, the township’s budget to purchase open space would have increased. Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill had a few ideas of why people voted against it. Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli ran an aggressive campaign against taxes; gas prices are ballooning at an alarming rate; and people in shore homes are worried that their taxes are going up from the township revaluation.
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Continued From Page 1 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
“It’s a bit of a surprise,” he said, given how much people are against overdevelopment, but in this political climate, coming in at the end of a bitter election cycle, people’s reactions are hard to predict. “There’s other avenues” to protect land besides a local purchase made with open space tax funds, he said. “We will still continue to work with the county.” Ocean County has its own open space tax. The difference is that it has more buying power since it taxes everyone in the county. Hill said he directed Township Planner David Roberts to look at any parcel in town that is 10 acres or more – particularly in the northern portion of town. Once those areas are identified, the town can look at what other funding is available. The state has a Green Acres program, for example, that has purchased local property in the past. When the Township Council decided to put the increase on the ballot, there was not a specific parcel made public. Mayor Hill had an interest in purchasing land in northwest
Toms River because “that’s where most of the open space is left in town.” “We certainly want to preserve property there,” he said of northwest Toms River. Another concern of his is an upcoming round of COAH. COAH is the Counsel On Affordable Housing. A landmark lawsuit versus the town of Mt. Laurel ended with the State deciding that towns must provide places for people to live who make less money. Mt. Laurel had, according to the lawsuit, zoned the town so that only rich people could live there. Every town in New Jersey has gone through a few rounds of COAH. This means that every few years, COAH decides, based on a formula, that a town needs to set aside a certain number of units for low-to-moderate income homeowners. Those in favor of COAH have said that it has provided more affordable housing. Those against COAH have said that it takes self-rule away from towns, forces development, hurts the environment, and
doesn’t really provide for “affordable” housing because the state’s definition of “affordable” is different than the average person’s. With another round of COAH coming in a few years, Hill said preserving land now would limit how many developments could be put in. Every development comes with it a certain percentage of COAH units. Another challenge is that if a town doesn’t want a development, the developer can sue in what’s called a “builder’s remedy lawsuit,” basically using COAH to push their project through. Toms River voters first approved the Open Space Tax in 2000 and taxes began being collected in 2001. In 2018, Toms River residents voted against a referendum that would have doubled the Open Space Tax rate to 3 cents. Hill said that in 2018 officials assumed the measure would pass and were surprised it didn’t, so in 2021 they would make more of an effort to educate the public. The vote totals for this year are unofficial results until the county clerk certifies them at a later date.
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. I tried to explain to her that… you could be saving people’s lives. You get into an accident, exit regardless,” Pamela said. “My other daughter said how if it was her, she would have stayed in the car and waited for 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 because 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 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.
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College and William Paterson University have signed an agreement with three Egyptian universities that will enable Egyptian students to major in computer science and earn degrees from both American institutions and one of the Egyptian universities. All courses are offered in hybrid and online formats. Under the three-way joint admissions agreement, the Egyptian students will enroll for the first two years of courses with Ocean County College, and after successful completion would receive an
The Toms River Times, November 13, 2021, Page 5 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.”
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associate of science degree from OCC. In the third year, students will take courses recommended by William Paterson’s computer science faculty at one of the three Egyptian universities – Helwan University, Ain Shams University, or Alexandria University – and will take online courses at William Paterson University in their fourth year. At the completion of the program, the students will earn degrees from both William Paterson and one of the Egyptian universities. The initial cohort is expected to consist of 35 to 70 students. “I am excited to launch this new program,
which will use the respective strengths of all partner institutions to the benefit of promising students from some of Egypt’s finest universities,” said William Paterson President Dr. Richard J. Helldobler. “Given William Paterson’s growing reputation for excellence in online education and its strong computer science program, this new partnership promises to broaden access to a WP degree and extend the University’s global reach.” “Ocean County College is thrilled to put the official stamp on this dynamic alliance,” remarked OCC President Dr. Jon H. Larson. “We believe
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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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Congressman Kim Holds Town Hall To Commemorate Superstorm Sandy’s 9th Anniversary
TOMS RIVER - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held his monthly town hall where he discussed how Superstorm Sandy is continuing to affect neighbors in Ocean and Burlington Counties. “After nine years, my neighbors are still recovering from the lingering, devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy,” said Congressman Kim. “Yesterday I heard stories from people who need
help and my office is ready and eager to work hard on behalf of our community. I will keep working with townships and municipalities to make sure we are ready for the next storm, and advocating in Washington so that every single homeowner in my district receives the clawback relief they deserve.” During the town hall, Congressman Kim discussed his Security After Sandy Act and how he
secured $25.9 million in outstanding Community Disaster Loan (CDL) forgiveness for New Jersey, $12 million of which forgave disaster loans taken out by towns and school districts in Ocean County. Congressman Kim was joined by Amanda Devecka-Rinear, the Director of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP), who discussed how their organization supports families who are still actively recovering from Superstorm Sandy and
what resources are available to homeowners who are struggling. Questions raised by people in both Burlington and Ocean County during the town hall included topics related to flood insurance, how Congressman Kim is working to pass clawback forgiveness for homeowners, substantial damage policies, and the work the Congressman is doing in Washington to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
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.
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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-
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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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Continued From Page 1 When someone introduced Weber to Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc, Weber thought he found the help he needed to make his dreams a reality. After all, Hulse’s organization helps at-risk individuals and he had the necessary experience. In an interview in June, Hulse said the Pinelands Commission would not allow tiny houses on the property. However, they would permit a seven-bedroom veterans sober living house on Weber’s back property. The front would meet qualifications for a commercial building, which would ultimately house an outpatient addiction center and Just Believe thrift store. The addiction center would not limit services to veterans. A few weeks ago, Weber came home to find surveyors on his land. He asked them to leave and called Hulse to remind him of his involvement in the project. “We were supposed to be equal on everything that happened here,” Weber explained. “I didn’t want anyone on the property without my knowledge. Paul and I weren’t settled on what would be done back here. I still wanted the tiny houses.” According to a letter written by Just Be-
The Toms River Times, November 13, 2021, Page 13 lieve’s attorney, Robert C. Shea, the decision to terminate the “Jeff’s Camp” project was due to “irreconcilable differences” between the organization and Weber. Shea wrote to “Friends of Just Believe” to advise them of the decision and request donors’ permission to reallocate donations to other Just Believe projects benefiting atrisk individuals. Sponsors can also elect to have donations earmarked for Jeff’s Camp returned to them. “I can’t get into the specifics of the fundraising on the property. Jeff’s Camp was not an LLC,” said Shea. “There were sufficient reasons to terminate the agreement. It’s not going to benefit anyone to get into a ‘he said, she said’ situation.” As far as the irreconcilable differences, Shea suggested speaking to Hulse. However, Hulse referred all requests for comment to his attorney. Meanwhile, Weber is not giving up on his plans to help veterans. Jeff’s Camp now has a Board of Trustees and the goal is to move forward on Weber’s original quest to provide transitional homes for those who served the country. Weber met Congressman Andy Kim when he competed for his seat in 2020. The two established a relationship and Weber said Kim continues to support the Jeff’ Camp project.
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Academic Hall Of Fame Taking Nominees
TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Toms River Regional Schools Academic Hall of Fame is now seeking nominations! This is a prestigious honor for those showing academic, personal, and social success as a graduate of Toms River Regional Schools. If you have someone in mind who has reached a level of success and achievement t hat is wor t hy of recog n it ion and you would like to nominate them, please f ill out the nomination for m, t r s c h o o l s .c o m / n e w s /d o c s /2 018 / 0 9/ Nomination-form.pdf, and email it to syajcaji@trschools.com or mail it to: Toms River High School East Attn: Sue Yajcaji, 1225 Raider Way Toms River, NJ 08753. Each nominee must meet the following criteria: • Must have attended one of the Toms River Regional Schools; • Must be out of school for at least 20 years; • Must have made a significant contribu-
tion to the cause of humanity, improve the quality of life, or achieved recognition in his or her career or education. On February 24, 1987, Charlotte Ford Spillane, assistant principal of Toms River High School South, obtained approval of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools to found a Toms River Schools Hall of Fame to honor those who had attended or graduated from the public schools of Toms River and who had made significant contributions to the cause of humanity in their various fields of endeavor. A Board of Trustees was formed with thirteen members, each of whom had either graduated from Toms River or had been employed in the school system for a long period of time. Responsibilities of the trustees would be to research possible candidates, to manage financial support, to collect memorabilia and other gifts, and to organize a display of the honorees.
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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 financial 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
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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, financial 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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Barnegat Student Wins National Telly Award By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Big names like Playstation, FOX Entertainment and the Walt Disney Company may find themselves stepping back a bit when it comes to the National Telly Awards. One of this year’s fiercest rivals was none other than Barnegat High School senior Shannon Harrington. Shannon, 18, who’s busy completing college applications, recently won entry into an elite group. Her campaign ad for the Pinelands Brewing Company earned Shannon a Silver Telly Award. The 42nd annual contest has judges from industry greats like Netflix, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, and Vimeo. According to their website, the Telly Awards “honor excellence in video and television across all screens.” “I had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the Pinelands Brewing Company,” shared Shannon. “It was a commercial campaign and something I’ve also done for other local businesses.” Shannon’s “As Pure as the Pines” commercial won the Silver Telly Award in the Branded Content Campaign: Promotional category. Some of the other Silver award winners in the same category came from AMC Networks, Caterpillar Inc., and FOX Entertainment. The 30 second promo features Shannon plucking away on a mandolin to a picturesque scene of the Pinelands, ending with a nice cold beer inviting consumption. Shan-
non closes the spot with a smooth assertion that the perfect glass of brew is “as smooth as the pines.” “I produced it (the promo) using my mandolin, and a little bit of an electric guitar,” shared Shannon. “I used my own voice to create the harmonies.” In addition to the commercial, Shannon said she’s produced music for the LBIF Foundation, Cluck ‘N Crabs, and Small Cakes LBI. “I’m really happy that my music helped the campaign to be nationally recognized, and to win alongside those other companies is really exciting,” Shannon said. One of the interesting things about Shannon’s talents includes the fact that she is primarily self-taught. The young woman credits Barnegat High School music teacher Anthony Orecchio for classes in music composition and theory. However, Shannon denies any formal instrument or voice lessons. When it comes to instruments, Shannon enjoys the guitar, mandolin, and harmonica. And, Shannon’s voice and charisma leave a lasting impression it seems. In one case, Broadway directors like her so much that she was cast in an equity show when she was still in grade school. “I did the Broadway tour of White Christmas when I was a kid,” Shannon said. “It was a lot of fun.” Shannon and her older sister Brigid share similar love for music. Locally, the two are
known as the Harrington Sisters and play gigs together whenever Brigid is home from college. Shannon also performs throughout the region all on her own. In 2020, Harrington took 1st place in the 16th annual Shout Down Drugs songwriting competition, winning a $5,000 music contract to perform her song at various events
throughout the year. As far as college, Shannon plans to look at a few different schools and has not decided on her major just yet. “I definitely want to be able to perform and do something creative,” shared Shannon. “But I also have a more academic side and am also interested in music production.”
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter
As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season. 1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue. 2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate. 3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty. 4 New Tech Once your devices are more
than four years old, we recommend checking whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. 5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires. Has it been a while since we last saw you? We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing. com
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Are You Getting A Great Deal, Or A Great Deal Of Junk? By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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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.
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22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run TOMS RIVER – The 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run, presented by the Toms River Police Foundation, will be held on December 5. Proceeds from the race will help fund scholarships for local high school students as well as spotlight local organizations in need. Race Registration will be online only with
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R.C. Shea & Assoc.
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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 firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, 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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Giving Thanks To Veterans And Service Members
TOMS RIVER – In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Ocean Count y College Foundation and the Veteran and Military Resource Center at OCC are partnering to support our veterans and military service members. We invite you to join us in our “Thank You for Your Service” campaign. Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who self lessly serve to ensure our freedom. We wish to thank them for their sacrifice and service to our country. Show your gratitude
and encouragement by donating to the Operation Ocean Heroes Scholarship in honor of your favorite veteran or service member — today! All donations will support the College’s VMRC for academic scholarships to assist military-connected students as they pursue their education at OCC. The VMRC provides social, educational, recreational, mentoring, advocacy, leadership, and academic support services for our veteran and ser vice member community. We will also recognize your favorite
veteran in future episodes of OCC’s Veterans’ Voices television program. What better way to give back to our veterans and military service members than by saying “thank you!” for your service and by paying it forward? With this fundraiser, we hope to connect with, and touch the lives of, all of our veterans and military-affiliated, and we hope you will join us! For more information, visit the “Thank You For Your Service” webpage: ocean. edu/thank-you-for-your-service-campaign.
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ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Police Department will be participating in “No Shave November” 2021. This month the Officers who participate will donate their own money to Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. Phil was diagnosed with ALS, which is a disease that affects nerve cells in the body which lose the ability to trigger specific muscles causing them to weaken and stop working, leading to paralysis. Visit the link, paypal.com/pools/c/8E4WKv2fpY?fbclid, which is a safe donation page where you can donate to Phil.
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Around The Jersey Shore Academic Hall Of Fame Taking Nominees
TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Toms River Regional Schools Academic Hall of Fame is now seeking nominations! This is a prestigious honor for those showing academic, personal, and social success as a graduate of Toms River Regional Schools. If you have someone in mind who has reached a level of success and achievement that is worthy of recognition and you would like to nominate them, please fill out the nomination form, trschools.com/news/ docs/2018/09/Nomination-form.pdf, and email it to syajcaji@trschools.com or mail it to: Toms River High School East Attn: Sue Yajcaji, 1225 Raider Way Toms River, NJ 08753. Each nominee must meet the following criteria: • Must have attended one of the Toms River Regional Schools; • Must be out of school for at least 20 years; • Must have made a significant contribution to the cause of humanity, improve the qual-
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ity of life, or achieved recognition in his or her career or education. On February 24, 1987, Charlotte Ford Spillane, assistant principal of Toms River High School South, obtained approval of the Board of Education of the Toms River Regional Schools to found a Toms River Schools Hall of Fame to honor those who had attended or graduated from the public schools of Toms River and who had made significant contributions to the cause of humanity in their various fields of endeavor. A Board of Trustees was formed with thirteen members, each of whom had either graduated from Toms River or had been employed in the school system for a long period of time. Responsibilities of the trustees would be to research possible candidates, to manage financial support, to collect memorabilia and other gifts, and to organize a display of the honorees.
Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program
TOMS RIVER – Update from Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the County Program on rental assistance: “I wanted to share this important information to assist our residents who may have fallen behind on rent and their landlords. This Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program offered by the County Commissioners, is available to assist those who qualify with their rent and their
landlords. We know the impact the pandemic has had and people are still struggling. I want to thank Director Quinn and the Commissioners for their efforts in helping people keep a roof over their heads during this challenging time.” For more information, call the call center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 833753-9671, or visit the County website at co.ocean. nj.us/OC/frmRERAP.aspx.
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Around The Jersey Shore Toms River Man Arrested For Stealing $3,500 Of Cigarettes By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – After stealing $3,500 worth of cigarettes from the Wawa on Brick Blvd., a 62-year-old man has been arrested in his Toms River home, police said. On October 29, the Wawa Gas Station at 116 Brick Blvd. reported to officers about a shoplifting incident. Surveillance footage revealed an unidentified man leaning over the cashier counter, grabbing a large brown box and exiting the store. The box contained about $3,500 worth of cigarettes.
On November 1, the suspect returned to Wawa and police were able to identify him as Robert Rizzotti, 62, of Toms River. Although Rizzotti left the Wawa before police could respond, the Brick Township Street Crimes Unit was able to locate him at his home with the help of Toms River patrol units. Police were able to seize the stolen goods and arrested Rizzotti. He was transported to Brick Township Police Headquarters and released on a summons for shoplifting.
Winter Wonderland Weekend At Downtown Toms River
TOMS RIVER – Join for a Winter Wonderland Weekend! The courtyard at Town hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland. The Downtown Tree Lighting will be on December 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. (live entertainment & Santa arrives on the fire truck to light the tree. Photos with Santa will follow) The Winter Village will be on December 4
& 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. (vendors, kids, activities, holiday music & more) The Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt will be held from December 4 through 20. (Hunt throughout the downtown businesses to find the hidden candy canes.) Visit downtowntomsriver.com for more details.
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Around The Jersey Shore “Holiday In The Park” Returns This Season At Six Flags
─Photo by Linda Weisenstein 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, (Park - See Page 29)
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Continued From Page 28 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 – 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
The Toms River Times, November 13, 2021, Page 29 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 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 Doctor Charged With Prescribing Fentanyl For Bribes
By Chris Lundy MARLBORO – 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 approved 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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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
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