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It was all hands on deck as fire company volunteers made breakfast. By Chris Lundy pany held its 75th flap- ant Plains. There was a TOMS RIVER – It jack breakfast this fall. small line of people who wasn’t a five-alarm fire Usually held twice a came to pick up their that brought all them all year, it’s a wonderful meals. Some customers to the fire house. No, it fundraiser for the de- came from as far as was instead a morning partment. Jackson and Monmouth of the firefighters makChristian Hafner, pres- County. Maybe it was ing breakfast for their ident of the company, word of mouth. Maybe neighbors. said that there were fire- these people used to live The Pleasant Plains fighters going out on de- in Toms River. Maybe Volunteer Fire Com- livery throughout Pleas- they had seen one of

─Photo by Chris Lundy the fliers. Regardless, the company was very grateful for the people who came out to support them and the nice, warm breakfast on a fall day was a way to say “thank you.” There was an increase in breakfasts going out

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Concerns Rise Over Bank Closures

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With many Ocean County residents, especially senior citizens, concerned about the increase in brick-andmortar bank branch closures, officials have passed a resolution asking banking officials to review the practice. “Many seniors and business owners have voiced their concerns

to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs that their local bank branches, which they have patronized for years, are suddenly closed,” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services, said. “And, bank employees are redirecting them

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ed the Board’s support for the resolution. On November 17, residents and members of the Ocean County Tourism and Business Development Advisory Council attended the meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to express their concerns about the bank closures and how it will affect seniors, low-income residents

and also businesses. “Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior residents, many of whom are over the age of 85 and often rely on caregivers to assist with their day-to-day routines, which can also make them more vulnerable to elder fraud,” Vicari said. “When you close a bank branch

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There was a lot of joy in the air – and in the airwaves – as a huge amount of food and money was collected for people less fortunate. Local radio stations WJRZ and WRAT have an annual Share the Joy drive which collected food, pet supplies and more. Matt Knight, from WJRZ, said the radio station has been running this donation drive for about 20 years. The donations go to Fulfill, Jersey Shore Animal Shelter, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey. They broadcasted from a temporary stage set up in the parking lot of the ShopRite on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River. To the side of the stage was a 50-foot truck Pepsi lent them to fill. Normally, Knight said, he’d be able to see people from the DJ booth. But this year, there were so many donations, it was like a wall of food. (Food - See Page 4)

Officer Thanks Hospital For His COVID Care

By Chris Lundy CAMDEN – A Manchester police officer who recovered from a coma returned to Cooper University Hospital to thank those who took care of him. Lt. Antonio Ellis spent cont racted COVID-19 in spring of 2020. His battle made headlines as the community rallied to support him with the phrase “364 Strong,” named after his badge number. He finally made it home after his hospital stay and rehab on June 17, 2020. He received a special escort home by his brothers and sisters in blue. “Although I spent almost 45 days here at Cooper, most of it I spent in a coma, which means I didn’t have a chance to properly thank a lot of you when I left,” (Care - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 One of the bigger donors was Robyn Griffith of Beachwood who has been collecting items from good Samaritans. Every year for ten years, her home fills up with donations. This year has been the best collection, which is surprising because of how people are still hurting from COVID-19. She brought a U-Haul truck. Everything inside used to be in her house. She checked all the expiration dates and had everything labeled so that volunteers can sort it easily. People also reached out to her for help. They were looking for food and services, and she was able to direct them to the groups that can help. After seeing ads for it in this newspaper, one person gave $500 and another gave $1,000, she said. People drove up with trunks full of food. Crossroads Realty gave a check for $2,000. The Bayville and Lacey Elks, Girl Scout troops and more made donations. Boy Scout Troop 83 donated tons of bags of items as well. She said this is the fourth year

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Continued From Page 1 and take away the knowledgeable tellers that can pick up on something that might not be quite right with a customer, you are removing a layer of security from our elderly population. That leaves our seniors

that they have partnered with the scouts and this is the best year yet. “The boys did an outstanding job and the parents should be proud of raising such caring kids,” she said. She also took advantage of Beachwood’s Zone Wars. There are four zones in Beachwood which determine when your trash and recycling pick-ups are. Some friendly banter online turned into a fundraising softball game, kayak race, and even more friendly banter. So, she challenged the zones to see who could donate the most items. And it wasn’t over. ShopRite staff brought out several palettes of food and pet supplies for them. Every time another huge donation came in, Knight just shook his head in surprise and the outpouring of generosity. Or, as a few people noted while watching the donations pile up, “We’re going to need a bigger boat.” Griffith said she is still collecting donations for a Christmas drive. Items can be dropped off at 222 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood. Please make sure food is not expired when you donate it.

─Photo by Chris Lundy Volunteers and staff posed in front of the U-Haul Robyn Griffith filled with food.

more vulnerable to scammers.” Vicari said that closures will also force many low to moderate income residents to seek the use of check cashing services which comes with higher fees. He also noted that he realizes many banks are moving towards new technology and are transitioning from in-person service to an

online and virtual model. “And, while this may work for customers accustomed to computers and smart phones, it is more problematic for our senior citizens, who may not be comfortable with the latest technology, those with physical disabilities, and those who have economic hardship,” Vicari said.

The Board of Commissioners is requesting the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Comptroller of the Currency to review banking practices including closures that have a negative impact on banking customers in Ocean County and across the country.

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Continued From Page 1 the door. In 2020, they had more than 400. In 2021, it was looking like more than 600. “It’s nice weather, and it’s getting closer to normal,” Hafner said, explaining why the event was more popular this year. However, they were expecting to make less money this year, said Nancy Dunham, trustee and fundraising commander. The landmark 75th event was different this fall, because of the coronavirus. People couldn’t sit down in the banquet hall and have

The Toms River Times, December 4, 2021, Page 5 their breakfast. It was all to-go or delivery. “Normally, there’d be raffle prizes, so there would be more of a fundraiser,” she said. But without people staying a while when they come in – or not coming in at all – there was no ticket sales for the raffle. The money will go in a few directions. One of which is a holiday party for the kids at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Another is the fund for a new roof on the building. Hafner said that there will be another flapjack breakfast in 2022 on Palm Sunday, and hopefully, that event will be inside.

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Continued From Page 1 Ellis said in a segment that was broadcast on CBS. He wa s su r rou nde d by st af f a nd well-wishers. “It was a very emotional experience and very powerful to be there. To meet so many of the doctors, nurses and staff that had worked so tirelessly to save my life was an honor,” he later told The Manchester Times. “The doctors and nurses that continue the fight this terrible virus day in and day out is almost unimaginable. I had made arrangements with the staff to come back because many times once a patient leaves critical care rarely does the staff get to see the full recovery post treatment. There were so many members that came up to me and expressed gratitude for taking the time to speak with them and how my appearance had motivated them to get back to work and revitalized them. That was the ultimate goal of my journey paying it back.” “It would be easy to focus on Sgt. Ellis’ 44 days here at Cooper, 37 of them attached to a ventilator, 16 of them requiring ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) support, the countless weeks he spent in recovery, the nearly 91 days he spent away from his family. I’d rather not focus on illness. Today, we celebrate recovery,”

said Jason Barlock, Program Director, Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. This year, the Toms River resident ran unsuccessf ully for the Board of Education under the slogan “Leadership Experience Values.” He touched on his former illness when interviewed by this newspaper. “I am also a strong proponent of parental choice. I believe parents should have the ultimate say when it comes to the health and safety of their children. Although the school is responsible for their well-being during the school day, parents are still their legal guardians and as such should make the choices for them free of intimidation, punishment, and any type of mandates,” he said. “I am not running on an anti-mask or anti-vax platform, I just believe that it should be left to the parents to decide, not a politician. On a personal note, I am a COVID survivor who back in March 2020 was one of the f irst in Ocean County to contract the vir us. After being admitted to the hospital, I spent weeks on a ventilator and was medically sedated in a coma for over 30 days. After spending a total of 94 days in the hospital and subsequent rehab, I fought hard to not only to survive, but to return to my family and my career. Not wasting the second chance I’ve been given, I want to continue to fight for your children like I fought for my life.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021, to create a non-partisan, independent commission that would conduct a comprehensive examination of the War in Afghanistan. The commission would be required to produce a public and unclassified report with actionable recommendations so the United States learns from our experience in Afghanistan and is prepared for future conflicts. “The war in Afghanistan was a whole-of-government effort that - now concluded - demands an independent, whole-of-government assessment in order to learn what happened. This commission

Kim: Afghanistan War Commission To Study War’s Successes And Failures

is essential to the future safety and security of our country,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan piece of legislation that will create an independent commission because our country’s national security should not be partisan. I’m grateful for Congressman Meijer’s leadership on this issue and hope this is passed into law so that our country can do a comprehensive deep dive into the War in Afghanistan.” The Afghanistan War Commission Act would require the commission to examine all aspects of the war, including combat operations, intelligence actions, diplomatic activities, and interagency coordination. The commission’s investigation would span all relevant U.S. gov-

ernment agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Intelligence Community, as well as the efforts of our NATO allies. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the companion bill in the Senate, which has earned bipartisan support. Senator Duckworth and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) have also introduced the legislation as a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 currently under consideration in the Senate. “The War in Afghanistan was shaped by four different administrations and 11 different Congresses - no party should be looking to score cheap, partisan political points off a decades-long na-

tion-building failure that was bipartisan in the making,” said Senator Duckworth. “Congress owes the thousands of American servicemembers who sacrificed in Afghanistan a serious, honest and long-term effort devoted to bringing accountability and transparency. I’m glad that Representatives Kim and Meijer are taking the lead on my proposal in the House so we can create an independent, nonpartisan commission aimed at ensuring we learn from mistakes made over 20 years in Afghanistan and implement reforms to ensure those mistakes are never repeated.” “During my years of work on the ground in Afghanistan, I saw instances of success and failure in the fight against terror. To learn both from our

mistakes and our achievements in that conflict, it is critical that we take a comprehensive look at all combat operations and strategic decisions, from the September 11 attacks to the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal. Our bill to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission will ensure the lessons of this 20year war are absorbed and applied moving forward,” said Congressman Meijer. “The American people deserve an honest examination of the decision making that led to 20 years of failed foreign policy in Afghanistan. It is paramount we do not ignore the lessons that led to our nation’s longest war - one that spanned four administrations, both parties, and numerous sessions of Congress. We commend Rep. Kim and

Rep. Meijer, who both witnessed failures of U.S. policy in Afghanistan first-hand, on their leadership, and urge their colleagues in the House to support this commonsense effort,” said Russ Duerstine, Deputy Director of Concerned Veterans for America. The bill is endorsed by Concerned Veterans for America, VoteVets, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Congressman Kim served in Afghanistan as a civilian advisor to the four-star U.S. Strategic Commander at the height of the War in Afghanistan. He also served at USAID, the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House National Security Council.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring

monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Leave The Holiday Rush Behind And Seize The Season This Year A friend of mine recently posted that she would be observing a no frills holiday. No tree, no presents, no decorations, no fuss, no muss and no cookie baking. Okay, if that works for her - and I can see her reasoning behind taking a break from Christmas excess - more power to her. She goes all out each year and she said no one would notice the difference if the place wasn’t decorated. She’s saving her money, her focus and is fasting and ready for 2022. Are there a lot of people out there who want to take a break from some of the holiday deadlines, the cooking, the wrapping, the holiday greeting card sending and decorating?

Personally, I love to decorate and I guess the numerous red and green totes my wife and I have would testify to that. Having inherited decorations from my late parents and some that my in-laws wanted to give away to streamline their own arrangements, plus what I have had collected over the years, plus my wife’s decorations… yes, we have a lot. When my place was smaller, it was a veritable explosion of the holidays. Elegant to tacky, big and small it was all there. It was ridiculous. Now that my place is a house and not a bungalow, you’d think I’d have more room to sprawl but when you have two puppies in residence, you need to be selective about where you put a Christmas tree and items

that could prove attractive for play time. I think we all need to avoid the holiday deadline rush. Ordering or buying the gifts, the food, the visits to relatives, the planning, and trying to meet up to expectations. I’d recommend being more spontaneous. Sure, keep up with some family traditions but going on a short road trip to do something fun with the kids or to grab a peppermint chip shake can also be enjoyable. Last year’s pandemic left us limiting some of our usual holiday activities and while things have improved, we may remain a bit weary to all the rushing around and some of the obligatory errands and chores connected to the yuletide season. My wife and I decided to

save money this year and skimped on some Thanksgiving plans. We bought some small pre-made meals because outside of ourselves and a friend or two, who needs to cook up a lot of extra food that will see multiple repeat appearances for at least a week later? Yes, that’s right, Thanksgiving! That holiday that gets nearly forgotten between Halloween which is observed for all of October (and no I’m not complaining about that) and Christmas/ Hannukah that is seen and heard about throughout December and usually, earlier than that. No one sees the scarecrows, pilgrims and native Americans and a whole lot of turkeys that I have strategically placed around the house and

a few upstairs rooms. My wife takes notice of them but I’m clearly the decorator when it comes to holidays and each year, I enjoy putting them out to wherever they will fit best. As for Christmas, we aren’t going crazy on gifts this year. We’re looking for experiences instead of adding more stuff to what we have. We’ll check out the holiday lights of the homes around our area. I’ll try and get those Christmas cards out on time. That isn’t one of my favorite errands. My wife will bake something I’m sure and we’ll both eat more than we should and that’s okay. You get a pass during the holidays. I’m fortunate that my job involves my going to Menorah and Christmas tree lightings and some years,

Sundaes with Santa, concerts and other holiday related activities. I get to enjoy them along with all who attend them. Remember what is most important during the holidays. It’s a time to reflect and to do something nice for people you may or may not even know. Enjoy the season, enjoy the magic it brings each year. The season goes away all too quickly. Instead of getting into the frenzy and rush, slow down and enjoy time with family, friends and have some fun. May your holiday be filled with joy and if you don’t observe a holiday, may the season bring you great times. Bob Vosseller Asst. News Editor

Letters To The Editor Alternatives To Abortion In this day and age, there are so many options for birth control that the barba r ia n i s m of a b or t ion should be a thing of the past, and never again be utilized. There are enough preve nt at ive me a su re s available that there’s no excuse for abortion. Withstanding violence (How many pregnancies are actually caused by rape?),

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Vaccination Is A Personal Decision Something to consider while we watch people lose their jobs over a certain mandate… When you find a loved one unresponsive and you call 911. While you’re waiting for the EMTs. Does it cross your mind what that EMTs medical history is? Would you turn them away from helping your loved one in dire need if your beliefs didn’t match up? Would you pass on giving your loved one a fighting chance to get to a hospital and get care? When your house is on fire and your child is stuck inside and firemen come to your home and put their own life on the line to save your child, do you first ask them what their medical and political beliefs are before they save your child? Would you ask them to leave and not help your child because you don’t agree with their beliefs? When you have a family member that is down to their

last hours of life and you can’t get to them because there are not enough DOT workers to keep the roads safe and clear for travel. Those DOT workers that used to be in a snow plow by themselves, that were very rarely in contact with the general public while working. Do you feel better missing out on saying good bye? Is your life better now that those people who made a different medical decision than you, aren’t on the road, even if the roads are no longer safe to drive on? When you have a home intruder trying to break into your house to hurt your family. Do you call 911 and only ask to send a cop that has the same beliefs as you or turn them away and hope the intruder is intimidated by your personal beliefs and make the “choice” to walk away and not hurt you. When your loved one gets in a car accident and is rushed to the hospital, time is critical to save their life, do you first ask if the doctors and nurses that are going to

save your loved one’s life have the same beliefs as you? Are you going to deny them from saving your loved one’s life if they don’t? I could go on and on, I think everyone gets the point. We live in the United States of America. The land of the free. Home Of The Brave. We have lived among people that make decisions every single day that don’t align with our own… this isn’t about a medical decision anymore. This is about a generation that believes everyone should think exactly the same, everyone should agree on everything, and everyone should see eye to eye. That is never going to happen and you can’t force people into it. Washington state just became a very dangerous place to live. I am not pro vaccine or anti vaccine. I am 100% for people making decisions that are best for them and their families health. I have zero judgment either way. Concerned Resident Ocean County

What Did We Get For Supporting Trump? No wall. DACA is still there. Not a single one of his promises did he go through with. What did we get? Now, everyone thinks the Republican party is full of racists and conspiracy theory kooks. People fought with their friends for supporting Trump, but what did he give us? He’s all about “the art of the deal” but I can’t think of a single deal he made that benefitted us. All that happened is that he made money, gave his kids jobs, and made us fight among ourselves. Thomas Milstrom Jackson

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Man Sentenced To State Prison After Fleeing Fatal Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Toms River man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison after fleeing the scene of a fatal parkway crash that killed a man. Roberto Sandoval-Guerrero, 38, of Toms River, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide as well as Driving While Intoxicated on September 15 in connected to the death of Daniel Cintron. On September 5, two men had pulled over near mile marker 86 on the Garden State Parkway due to a minor crash. Daniel Cintron and Frank Puglisi were exchanging their insurance information when Sandoval-Guerrero drove into them. Puglisi was hit in his arm and Cintron was knocked into traffic, subsequently being run over by passing cars. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, Sandoval-Guerrero continued to drive down the Parkway and eventually ditched his car and fled on foot. He was later found in the area of Route 9 and Church Road where he was arrested. Sandoval-Guerrero was then transported to Community Medical Center for a draw of his blood. Results revealed that he had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .146 percent at

the time his blood was drawn, which is over the state legal limit of .08. Sandoval-Guerrero has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his apprehension on September 5. Along with his sentencing of seven years in state prison, Sandoval-Guerrero’s driving privileges have been suspended for a period of 10 years. In addition, he must install an ignition interlock device on the car he principally operates for a period of one year following the expiration of the 10-year suspension of his driving privileges. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael Abatemarco and Assistant Prosecutor Andrew Leimbach who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, New Jersey State Police, Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, ultimately resulting in Sandoval-Guerrero’s guilty plea and state prison sentence.

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Man Busted In Ocean County Armed Robbery, Carjacking

By Jason Allentoff TOMS RIVER - A Lumberton man remains behind bars after an alleged armed robbery and carjacking that took place on Black Friday in the township, police said. Toms River Police Department Spokesperson Jillian Messina confirmed that officers were dispatched to the area of Route 37 and Route 166 for a robbery in progress involving a handgun a little after 4 p.m. on November 26. When officers arrived on the scene, the male victim told them that his vehicle was stolen at gun point from the parking lot at 10 Route 37 East and he knew the suspects involved. He had agreed to give one of them a ride to Auto Zone after their vehicle broke down. Police said that once at Auto Zone, the victim’s acquaintance exited the vehicle and walked toward the store. The passenger door opened moments later and another male entered the vehicle and brandished a handgun demanding the victim’s belongings. The victim fled the vehicle and ran to a neighboring lot where notified police. The suspect exited the parking lot in the victim’s

vehicle, and continued westbound on Route 37 toward Manchester. Manchester Township Police were notified and located the vehicle traveling west on Route 37 near Lakehurst. Manchester officers stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of the Lakehurst Diner. The driver, 20-year-old Devin Copley-Clevenger was taken into custody without incident. Police did a search of the vehicle which yielded a loaded 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit responded to process the vehicle. Copley-Clevenger was charged with first degree robbery, first degree carjacking, second degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and fourth degree unlawful possession of a high-capacity magazine. All charges were approved by The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The incident remains under investigation by Detective Seaman. Anyone with information is urged to contact him at tseaman@trpolice.org.

Toys For Tots Collection Box Now At Town Hall

TOMS RIVER – Mayor Hill is pleased to announce that two collection boxes have been delivered to the Town Hall lobby, which has been designated as a collection site for the annual Marines Toys For Tots drive. When donating, please remember that all donated items need to be: • new

• un-wrapped • preferably around the $10 or above price range • books are also needed (children receive two toys each and three books count as one gift!) • homemade toys are also accepted. Toys and books will be collected through December 15th. Town Hall is located at 33 Washington Street.

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Toms River Fire Blamed On Placement Of Wood Burning Stove

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Members of the Pleasant Plans Fire Company No. 1 responded to a fire on Raymond Avenue on November 27. The fire originated in a detached garage and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within a few minutes after they arrived at 9:40 p.m. The cause of the fire was determined to be a wood stove in the garage which was too close to a combustible wall, according to Fire Inspector Dominick Roselli who conducted an investigation. Bureau of Fire Prevention Chief Fire Inspector

John Novak said, “I want to advise all homeowners that any installations of heating equipment be installed through a building permit process.” “The permit inspection process is used to ensure that any work that is done is up to the current building, fire, plumbing and electrical codes,” Roselli said. He added that if anyone has any questions concerning fire or building inspections and permits you can call the Toms River Building Department at 732-341-1000 or the Fire Bureau office at 732240-5153.

Wreath-Laying Ceremony For Fallen Service Members

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location and Women of The Moose Chapter 1248, Lodge 399, Ortley Beach, will be hosting a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 2,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, fundraising groups throughout the year to sponsor the place-

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Donation, Dedicated Teachers Help Restore Young Adult Program

TOMS RIVER – Rachel Barry, who teaches special education classes for 18 to 21-year-olds at High School East, watched with pride as the Toms River Young Adults (TRYA) program that she re-envisioned and reinvigorated took place at the Ocean County YMCA. “TRYA is helping to prepare our young adults for life after they leave Toms River Schools,” Barry said. “We are fostering independence through community engagement, life skills practice, and exposure to healthy activity involvement.” The program has, in fact, been running successfully at the Y since September. It’s a life skills initiative with a mission to provide a real-world environment for young adults to build healthy routines, develop productive social interactions, adopt a positive self-image, collaborate with peers, and much more. A similar program had existed years ago within the district, but halted due to lack of funding. TRYA, and its core partnership with OCYMCA, was made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Wintrode Family Foundation. Barry made inroads with David Wintrode at the Foundation who, after pledging his support and connecting Barry with the YMCA, set her on a path to making her dream a reality for her students. She developed her team, held meetings with YMCA Interim CEO Gretchen Insole, embarked on site tours of the Y, sought and received Toms River Board of Education support and approval, and made it happen. Barry’s colleague, Karen Shaughnessy, also an 18-21 special education teacher at HSE, is her project partner.

“I am very excited to be a part of this program and to team up with Rachel,” said Shaughnessy. “The students greatly enjoy going to the YMCA, and it gives many of them an opportunity to experience different activities that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to. There is plenty of opportunity for the students to grow, learn, and participate.” Students travel together every Monday to the Y, where they work in small, rotating groups of 4-6, accompanied by two paraprofessionals. They eat lunch together, and receive guidance on developing important life skills in a real-world setting. Ingrained in the work are lessons on health, hygiene, and safety, and this work also involves some serious fun. On a monthly basis, students receive 45 minutes each of yoga instruction, a group workout with a YMCA fitness instructor, and group swim instructions with lessons on water safety. “The donation has allowed the YMCA to supply our group with the fitness instructor, yoga instructor, swim instructor, private lanes in the pool with two additional life guards, all yoga equipment, and an individual towel for each student,” said Barry. “We also received a donation of gym bags for students to carry their bathing suits, clothing, towels and lunches to and from school.” November 15 was cause for celebration, a chance to acknowledge all those who helped make the Toms River Young Adults program happen, and to witness the fun and fulfillment being experienced by TRRS students. “We are so thankful and extremely excited to offer this amazing opportunity to our students,” Barry said.

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East’s History Club Visits Sites In Philadelphia

TOMS RIVER – After a two-year hiatus, High School East’s History Club was back in action in Philadelphia. The trip on November 13 was the club’s 65th trip since its inception in 2001. The History Club trip was led by advisor Kevin Cohen and

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools approximately 150 students made the trip to the City of Brotherly Love. While there, students participated in tours and learned about the historical significance of Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell, and the American Revolution.

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Dr. Izzy’s Review Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products. In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses. So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The socalled online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have. Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations. EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device. Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like

most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer. POSITIVES of OTCs: • The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%. • Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing. • They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses). • In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 2530 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. NEGATIVES of OTCs: • A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture. • You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional! • Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage. • Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional. Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss. Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

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

Bizarre And Important Recalls You Should Know About By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some product recalls are easy to understand because they’re supplements that are contaminated with drugs for instance! But others are a little bizarre like exploding bottles! Recently, there’s been a flurry of recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and today’s article is to make you aware. For more information about anything you read about here, you can do one of two things. Either visit my website (suzycohen. com) where I have linked to each recall directly and provided more information, or go to FDA.gov and search the specific product. In no particular order: Odor-Eaters®. These are widely sold foot spray products that are useful for fungus, and foot odor control, and there are other names that this product goes by like “stink stoppers.” Over 40 different lot numbers of various Odor-Eaters products were recalled in November 2021 due to the presence of benzene, which is categorized as a human carcinogen. No reports of adverse events have been reported thus far. Curry Powder brand “Salma” or “Casablanca” because it may contain peanut residue and some people are highly allergic to peanuts, and experience life-threatening anaphylaxis. The label failed to disclose this. Red, Yellow or White Onions were recalled in October, due to the potential presence of salmonella which can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and subsequent dehydration. Onions by various different brand names were recalled, meaning millions and millions of onions are contaminated!

Dietary Supplements by Nutracap® were recalled due to undeclared milk on the labels. There was no illness, but the company is taking a precaution to alert consumers of the potential presence of dairy in their vast array of supplements (sold nationwide) because some people experience severe reactions to dairy proteins. Salmon Lox was recalled for three different brands: Aqua Nova, Tony’s and North Coast. This was a voluntary recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria rnonocytogenes, which can cause serious infections. Candida Flush is a dietary supplement made by Mountain Meadow Herbs has recalled 54 bottles of their formula with the lot # 0120011Q. The recall is precautionary because one bottle was found to ‘explode’ for lack of a better word, upon opening! In a bizarre twist of fate, the bottle had apparently become too pressurized over time, while in storage or during transit. MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotics for Infants is sold nationwide through Target, Amazon and a private website. Two lots were recalled due to the possibility of contamination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hand Sanitizer by American Screening is voluntarily recalling some of its products because they look like water bottles! This poses a risk to people who might accidentally mistake it for a beverage. Methocarbamol 500mg made by Bryant Ranch Prepack is being recalled if you have the lot #163935 because it contains 750mg of the drug, not 500mg. Chantix by Pfizer used for smoking cessation was recalled over the summer due to the presence of nitrosamine in some of the pills.

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Intermediate South Grad To Perform In ‘Annie Live!’ TOMS RIVER – Jadaya Bivins, who graduated from Intermediate South and who currently attends the OCVT Gr unin Arts Academy, is set to perform in “Annie Live!” airing on NBC December 2. This is the second noteworthy performing arts-related news proudly shared this ─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools fall by the school, as Intermediate South student Gabriel Amoroso is currently starring in the Broadway show, “Caroline, or Change.”

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Around The Jersey Shore Does Someone You Know Have “The Warmest Heart?”

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey Natural Gas is looking for a customer who has the “warmest heart,” in a contest where the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card. They are looking for good-hearted folks who help the community - whether they are a lifelong volunteer, a healthcare worker during the pandemic, or an unsung hero who has never received the recognition they deserve. The contest began on December 1. Send an email to warmheart@njng.com. In your email, describe how your choice has made a positive impact on the community during the past year. The contest

ends on February 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day, 2022. The winner will receive a $500 gift card and the person who nominated them will receive a NJNG blanket. “At NJNG, we are always in the community and know our customers have been helping their neighbors in countless ways every day – especially during the pandemic. We want to recognize them for their warm-hearted gestures and dedication to serving the neighborhoods we call home,” said Tom Hayes, director of customer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information, including the list of rules, visit njng.com/warmestheart.

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Students Volunteer To Help Construct Field Of Dreams

AS THE LEADING RESOURCE FOR SENIOR VETERANS WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS TOMS RIVER – Students and staff from High School North spent their Saturday working at Field of Dreams, the passion project from HSN teacher Christian Kane. The field and park dedicated to children with special needs is receiving a lot of attention recently as it nears completion. On November 13, students donned “Team

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Gavin” – Kane’s son and the inspiration behind the project – T-shirts as they helped install bases, shovel infill, and create and post signage for local sponsors. A true community effort, the day of volunteering saw everyone in good spirits and helped make a huge difference in the park’s continued development.

... ask Michelle Welcome to our Q & A Column. We will be here monthly to answer your dementia related questions. Send your questions to Questions@care-one.com. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is here to assist you in your journey. Q: My Dad has recently moved to an Assisted Living Memory Care Community. The holidays are quickly approaching, dad has been very anxious, especially since his recent move. I would appreciate any tips for the best way to celebrate the holidays with him this year. Heather M. A: Dear Heather M., You bring up several great points. The first being, dad’s recent move. With any new change, there will always be an adjustment period, especially if a person has a cognitive impairment. It takes a few months to adapt and to adjust to their new environment. It is common to see a heightened sense of anxiety, confusion and even negative behaviors or acting out. Give them time to adjust. Sometimes, we need to step back and allow the “team” to build rapport and a trusting relationship with your loved one. The holidays have been very different for all of us these past few years. So please, lower your expectations and keep it simple. Remember, it’s called the “holiday season,” you may want to make several shorter visits, bring their favorite cookies, decorate their apartment, have family & friends send holiday cards, bring them a holiday sweater to wear at holiday functions in their community, bring pictures from past holidays.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.

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Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 12 latkes) Vegetable oil spray 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (if potatoes are too big to fit in feed tube, cut them in half) 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt Did you catch the lunar eclipse recently? Photographer Denise Maynard did! Stunning!! It lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds and was the longest in 581 years. The last one was seen in February of 1440. (Photo by Denise Maynard)

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