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–Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Mayor Mo Hill and council members joined the Chabad of Toms River and the TRJCC for a Township Menorah Lighting. By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – This year, community members came together at the Town Hall courtyard for an oﬃcial Menorah Lighting in celebration of Hanukkah. On November 30, Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill

along with the Township Council joined the Chabad of Toms River and the TRJCC to light three candles to celebrate the third day of Hanukkah. T he event k icked off with Rabbi Moshe Gou rar ie of the

Are Food Banks Affected By Rising Grocery Prices?

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – As food prices surge throughout the country, it’s affected the economy in more ways than ever. Higher prices have left many families and individuals struggling to have food on the table for them-

selves. Along with the inflating prices, many grocery stores and super markets are experiencing a shortage in products to put on their shelves. With the COVID-19 pandemic still is full force over a year later, the increase in food

cost is just another hurdle for most. These effects are hurting individuals more during the holiday season. Some residents now need to rely on food banks and pantries to support themselves. But how are food banks (Food - See Page 4)

Chabad Jewish Center telling the meaning behind the holiday. “Hanukkah is a holiday - unlike many other Jewish traditions and holidays - meant to reach the outside. Most holidays are observed in the home or the re-

spective house of worship, but the tradition of the Hanukkah lights is that we light them at our door or at our windows. The purpose of which is to illuminate the outside,” Gourarie said. “Sometimes (Menorah - See Page 5)

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The names of a former superintendent, Albert Dietrich, and a former student, Maria Ressa, will grace two buildings in the district. A downtown administrative oﬃce will be named after Dietrich, who led the Toms River Regional School District from 1979 until 1991. He passed away this year at the age of 85. The building is located at 54 Washington Street. It serves as central registration as well as other functions. Born in Newark, Dietrich attended St. Augustine grade school. It was a four-room schoolhouse without running water that was a far cry away from leading the largest suburban district in the state. He was enlisted in the Air Force where he won

the American Spirit of Honor Medal given for outstanding leadership to only one out of 40,000 basic trainees. Dietrich was hired as an English teacher on the intermediate level in 1963. He wrote the first teachers’ contract, served as chief negotiator, and became president of the Toms River Education Association. He was described as an innovator who developed the following programs: Alternate School-State Model, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Program-National and State Model, Peer Program-National and State Model, Missing and Exploited Children’s Program, and lntergenerational Program. According to his bio in the Toms River Schools Hall of Fame, he had received (District - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 adapting to the rising prices and the decline of supply? Fulfill, the local food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, said that the organization has been able to get the food they need. However, donations are more critical than ever since Fulfill is 87% private donor funded. With prices being higher across the board and fuel also higher for deliveries, they are seeing the effects. “Unfortunately, we don’t see any end in sight with the need for food at the Jersey Shore. We expect the need for food to spike this winter after rent and utility freezes end, and now that added federal unemployment insurance benefits are over. Not everybody has recovered from the pandemic and Fulfill is here to help them get back on their feet,” Fulfill Board Chair Lauren Holman said. Fulfill is still serving 215,000 people, 70,000 of them are children. Pre-pandemic, Fulfill served 136,000 people, including 50,000 children. Pre-pandemic, 1 in 10 residents in Monmouth and Ocean Counties were food insecure. Today, that number stands at 1 in 6. Currently they’re serving 850,000 meals per month to those in need in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Holman stated that during the height of the pandemic last year, the demand for food increased 40%, and they continue to see the same kind of volume. “We could always use monetary donations to purchase food. Prices are higher, and we must order food earlier to ensure we receive it when needed.” Donna Howell, who is the Director of the Howell Emergency Food Pantry, said they’ve seen more and more residents needing help. “There’s absolutely been a rise in our local

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Continued From Page 1 more awards from the State of New Jersey and Federal Government than any other Superintendent in the history of the state. According to his obituary, he also starred in theatrical productions around the tristate area. However, the theater at High School North will be named for Maria Ressa, a journalist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year. She was active in theater and music programs while in school, and later referred to these years as formative times for her. “Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines,” the Nobel Prize Committee said in its announcement. “In 2012, she co-founded Rappler, a digital media company for investigative journalism, which she still heads. As a journalist and the Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression. Rappler has focused critical attention on the Duterte regime’s controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign.

neighbors needing assistance, but what’s even more important is that there’s been a huge rise in people contributing. We’ve had an exceptional outpouring from our residents looking to assist neighbors in need. There’s been a huge uptick in people needing assistance in the past 18 months. But we have seen unbelievable help from the community and local businesses,” Howell said. She explained how recently, the organization has taken in more donations than ever before and believes the current price gouging and shortages has not affected the pantry. “I think the last two years have taught us a different level of gratitude. Those who have to ability (to donate) have done it regardless of the cost,” Howell said. “The pandemic brought to the forefront a lot of the needs of the local people that some folks didn’t realize were there. We’ve gotten a lot of people who’ve never donated in the past, not just our regulars who have consistently donated throughout the years. I think that’s why we’ve had a lot of donations.” Currently, the Howell Emergency Food Pantry is distributing goods in their parking lot in order to provide proper social distancing. If you would like to drop off a donation, visit on Mondays between 9 to 11 a.m. at 449 Adelphia Road in Howell. To go at a different time, you can set up an appointment with Howell by contacting her at: howellemergencyfoodpantry@ gmail.com. To send monetary donations, they can be mailed to P.O. Box 580, Howell Township. To support Fulfi ll, residents can send monetary donations, give food or hygiene products donations, host their own food drive or become a volunteer. All information can be found on their website at fulﬁllnj.org.

The number of deaths is so high that the campaign resembles a war waged against the country’s own population. Ms. Ressa and Rappler have also documented how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse.” Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018. She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written two books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism. Her upcoming book is called How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022). It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power.

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The writer said that while his book is fiction, he took a lot of ideas from real life experiences he has had over the course of his long career. “I have a tendency to collect things in my head. I said to myself, this is where this story should take place inside the center core of one third of our nuclear weaponry so the reader can only get in there with his mind. I do my research.” He recalled while working in Delaware County, Pennsylvania years ago “we had 2,000 people on the job and an odd-looking ship came up river and we all stopped working and the guy next to me said, ‘that’s a Howard Hughes boat.’” It was the Glomar Explorer formerly the USNS Hughes Glomar Explorer which was a deep-sea drillship platform built for Project Azorian which was the secret 1974 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s special activities division effort to recover Soviet submarine K-129. “Later on, a guy who worked as rigger told me that (Glomar) was the only ship he ever worked on that they put the keel, the fi rst piece of iron on the dry dock and they

had men with shotguns walking around.” After the Philadelphia shipyard was shut down, Lahm transferred to Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base “and that is where the story in the book originates,” he said. He noted that the black shark teeth that would wash up during certain periods of the dredging operations could be sold in town “for $5 a piece.” The plot includes the building of a Navy base along with a four-lane highway connecting to I-95 and also includes the environmental concerns of the Timucua people who inhabited land fi rst in southeast Georgia and northern Florida who fear the dredging work by the Navy will destroy the plant life and burial sites there. As in “Jaws” tourism is threatened after the attacks begins and the danger extends to New England. The Glomer Explorer also makes a cameo in the story. Lahm was successful in petitioning the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to approve a historical marker nomination for the Glomar Explorer. The spy ship was built using funds

donated by Howard Hughes. The marker remains outside the Independence Seaport Museum. The writer contacted the United States Board on Geographic Names’ Advisory Committee on Undersea Features after it was discovered that the research vessel NR-1 located a submarine spring. Lahm asked that the spring be named the NR-1 Hole. That request was granted and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include that name on all their charts. Lahm also submitted documents to Geo-Marine Letters, (an international peer-reviewed journal which offers rapid publication of concise original studies) of the sinkholes surveyed in the Florida Straits four years ago. He believes “the collapse of the Champlain High Rise in Miami Beach (on June 24) was caused by the Miami submarine spring, nine miles east of Miami Beach.” “Bad to the Bone” is available in paperback and Kindle through seaworthy.com and barnesandnoble.com.

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world with that light. “We have this tradition of taking the Menorah to the outside and lighting it and spreading its light here in Toms River Township to all the residents, whether they are celebrating Hanukkah, their holidays, or just enjoying a Tuesday afternoon,” Gourarie continued.

Hanukkah, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is eight days long. This year, Hanukkah began on November 28 and continues on until December 6. “As this light shines brightly, let it remind us of one thing. As we go into the season, we are all members of one family. The holiday

season brings us all together,” Hill stated before lighting the Menorah. Each member of the council lit a torch and passed it to one another, ultimately ending on Hill and together lighting the candles with Gourarie. The Menorah can be viewed downtown in the Town Hall courtyard.

Continued From Page 1 Nuclear Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia which was built in the late 1970s. “I contacted a publisher down in Florida (Seaworthy Publications) and he didn’t know I was the same guy submitting work to him over the last five years but he took me on. It is very hard to get a publisher.” Lahm said it was some shark teeth that inspired him to write his tale of mystery and horror. He noted that someone had discovered them during a dredging operation and they obviously came from a very large shark. “They were black as night, shiny as a boot and as big as your hand. I had the impression they were some kind of shark tooth but I wasn’t sure,” Lahm told The Southern Ocean Times. In his book, after the Navy removes a limestone mound during their dredging operation, the sharks begin their feeding frenzy. A school of hungry sharks emerges from the submarine springs which is their birthplace in Kings Bay.

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South Toms River Hosts Annual Turkey Trot

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS R IVER – Prior to Thanksgiving break, South To m s R i ve r E l e m e n t a r y School hoste d it s annual Turkey Trot. Students came out ready to run, and staﬀ donned their best turkey gear to show support. Beautiful weather and good spirits combined to make the STRE 2021 Turkey Trot a big success.

Toms River Elks Annual Comedy Show Open To The Public

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks will be presenting their 11th Annual Comedy Show at the Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street on January 7 at 8 p.m. This year’s stars are Eddie Green, an ex-marine, ex-policeman turned National star comedian in clubs across the country, Joey DeVito, a regular on Fox News Channel’s Red Eye and the Greg Gutfeld Show and semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing. Headlining the show is special guest John Pizzi, nationally famous, high energy, comedian,

magician, and ventriloquist with his unique style of humor and his cast of puppets. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets and reservations contact George Coyne at coyne720@aol.com. The Elks kitchen and bar will be open, but you are welcome to bring your own table snacks. This show is a fundraiser for the Elks National Foundation, providing funding and resources for special children, veterans, and the local community. Start the New Year with laughter.

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

TOMS RIVER – The Exit 82 Family is thrilled to bring back a holiday tradition! This beloved holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of an idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers all of his blessings one fateful Christmas Eve. Show Dates: December 17 at 8 p.m. December 18 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

December 19 at 2 p.m. Details: All shows takes place at the Exit 82 Studio Theater at 73 Main Street in downtown Toms River. The theater is BYOB! Concessions will be available for purchase. Masks required: Audience members are required to wear a mask inside the theater, regardless of vaccination status. Parking is available at street meters or in the parking lots on Irons St. and Hyers St. To purchase tickets, visit tix.com/ ticket-sales/exit82theatre/4127.

2021 Breakfast With Santa At TR Elks Lodge

TOMS RIVER – Come support Toms River Fire Company No. 2. They will be cooking breakfast for you and your family while Santa comes to visit right here in Toms River! Breakfast starts at 9 a.m. on December 12 at the TR Elks Lodge on Washington Street.

Ages 10 & up: $10 per person; Ages 4 to 9: $6 per person; Ages 3 and under: free. Santa will be posing for pictures while members cook up a delicious breakfast for you. There will be food and fun for everyone!

The Toms River Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – On November 24, Toms River East students and staﬀ sponsored a school-wide event to raise funds in support of Herr Tourjee’s daughter, Jana. Jana was recently diagnosed with leukodystrophy and the family is in need of funding to help oﬀset the medical and travel costs to receive essential treatment. Students participated in the event by walking the track during their physical education classes.

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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

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NJ Lottery Officials: Tickets Not A Good Gift For Kids

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Lottery tickets aren’t child’s play. That’s the message New Jersey Lottery officials want to get out to players in the Garden State. The New Jersey Lottery is joining forces during the holiday season with the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ), the National

Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), and the International Centre for Youth Gambli ng Problems a nd Hig h-R isk Behaviors at McGill University to build public awareness that lottery products are not an appropriate gift for minors. NJ Lottery Executive Director James A. Carey, Jr. said, “lottery tickets are popular stocking stuffers and easy choices

as a gift to slip into a card. New Jersey law requires lottery purchasers to be 18 years of age. During the holiday season and throughout the year, the Lottery is deeply committed to the prevention of underage gambling.” To reinforce the concept, the Lottery is launching a holiday advertising campaign that includes the messaging, “Tis

the season to gift responsibly. Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play.” This advertising campaign underscores the message that is present on the “Responsible Play” section of the Lottery’s website. Felicia Grondin, executive director of CCGNJ, remarked, “the Lottery is a valuable partner with the Council in efforts to reinforce the message that parents and other adults should refrain from gifting lottery tickets to minors.” “The Council is grateful to the Lottery for its commitment to the prevention of underage gambling. We urge parents to use good judgment in making gift selections for their children and to refrain from giving them lottery tickets,” she added. Since 1983, the mission of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc. is to provide prevention, education and referral services to anyone affected by this disorder. They operate the most widely recognized gambling help number in the nation, the 1-800-GAMBLER Helpline.

Winter Shows Offered At OCC

TOMS RIVER – ’Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a spectacular lineup of holiday performances, and other exciting events, through the end of 2021, as well as a number of shows already scheduled for 2022. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon, or check out one of the livestreams! Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas (seating limited): 7:30 p.m., December 16. In-Person Tickets: $35-$48 Ballet for Young Audiences Presents The Nutcracker: 1 & 4 p.m., December 18. In-Person Tickets: $12 Adult, $10 Child / Livestream (4 p.m. only): $8 American Patchwork Quartet: 2 p.m., January 19. In-Person Tickets: $20 Rhapsody in Black: 7:30 p.m., February 9. In-Person Tickets: $10 Anna Keiserman & Chris Herbert – Afternoon Recital Series: 2 p.m., February 25. Free / Advance Registration Required The TEN Tenors: Love is in the Air: 8 p.m., April 1. In-Person Tickets $35–$55 / VIP Pre-Show Reception Add-On: $75 Shawn Colvin: Steady On Anniversary Tour: 8 p.m., April 30. In-Person General Admission Tickets: $35$55 / VIP Package Seats: $135 For more information about upcoming events, visit grunincenter.org or call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732255-0500

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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)

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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 tuneup 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

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

7 Ways To Treat Cold, Flu And Fever

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. At this time of year, we need to protect ourselves from all the bugs out there and this advice is aimed particularly to older people or those with compromised immune systems. The symptoms are similar from bug to bug; however, the severity differs from person to person. As you know, you may experience any or all of the following: Sore throat Cough Fever and chills Runny nose Stuﬀy nose Body aches Fatigue Headache Sinus pressure or pain Loss of taste or smell Today’s article is to help bring understanding to some important remedies that ease general and mild discomfort. Please seek proper medical attention if your symptoms are severe. Here are the most helpful items to consider in case you feel under the weather and I have more at suzycohen.com if you’d like to read the longer version of this article: Astragalus. This is an herbal remedy that can strengthen the immune system, and just like echinacea, I’d say this one is somewhat better at preventing problems than it is treating them. Acetaminophen. This is a medication you can buy over-the-counter (OTC) and it reduces fever. Fever is your body’s attempt to cook the bugs that have infected you, so do not rush to treat it. Fevers should however, be treated when they reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit or 39 degrees Celsius. Herbal choices include elderflower (which is not the same as elderberry), catnip or

white willow bark. Probiotics. These can be taken throughout the year to support digestion, and immunity. High-quality probiotics will improve the flora fingerprint that you yourself and protect your body head to toe. Eucalyptus Essential Oil. If you were to rummage in my purse on any given day int he winter, you’d find my little bottle of eucalyptus essential oil. Eucalyptus opens up breathing passageways acting like a natural decongestant. Epsom Salts or Magnesium. Epsom salts are relaxing to muscles and can relieve tension and body aches through the transdermal absorption. Soak in a nice, warm bath for 15 minutes and then dry off. Lemon Water. Drinking pure, filtered water helps move lymph and it rehydrates your cells. If you’re feverish, or you have a sore throat, maybe an ice water with a spritz of freshly squeezed lemon juice in it sounds refreshing. Garlic. It’s probably the last thing you’re craving when you feel miserable and your laid up in bed! But garlic has strong antiviral, antibiotic properties so if you can bring yourself to eat it in your chicken soup, or eggs or anything, please do. In closing, there are many natural options to help yourself get through a few days of feeling sick. It is obviously better not to catch anything in the first place, so when you’re out practice good hygiene. For example, try not to touch your nose or mouth if you’re out shopping, and wash your hands frequently. Cover your mouth when you sneeze, and don’t blow your nose then shake someone’s hand! It’s the little things you never think about, but they are very important in terms of reducing spread of illness.

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The African-American Experience In Atlantic City

TOMS RIVER – Meet Ralph E. Hunter Sr., founder of the African-American Museums in Atlantic City and Newtonville, NJ, on January 16. Ralph has witnessed the changing Atlantic City cultural scene and added his personal collection of memorabilia to a museum there that showcases more than 11,000 graphics, drawings, paintings, and household items on a rotating basis. With his historical narrative, Hunter embraces diversity through cultural education. Collaborating with area businesses, educa-

tors, collectors and community residents, he is committed to sharing with students, families, and other community residents the rich and honest depiction of the African-American experience in Atlantic City. This in-person presentation will take place at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River at 2 p.m. on January 16. Seating is limited to 40 and registrants must be vaccinated and wear a mask. To register, send your name, zip code, email address, and “Atlantic City” to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.

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

placement of veteran’s wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the WAA mission of Remember, Honor, and Teach, ensuring that the memory of those who have served our country. Event to be held December 18, ceremony beginning promptly at 12 p.m. Any questions contact Location Coordinator, Deborah O’Neil, at omaggiesbear@hotmail.com.

Last Half Of Month To Be Quieter Around Base

By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – According to the noise calendar for December, the last half of December will have many “silent nights.” The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst calendar showed that the loudest days of the month are past. This was described as “abundant noise” which might include such things as mortars, howitzers, and cratering charges. These were only on December 3

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–Photo courtesy Hackensack Meridian Health NEW JERSEY – In the immediate aftermath of a mass casualty incident, victims’ families, as well as authorities, are often left to determine the whereabouts and welfare of their loved ones on their own. Sometimes roaming from one area hospital to another looking for them. Recently, Hackensack Meridian Health participated in a Homeland Security disaster exercise that piloted a new patient location system to help locate the survivors of a mass casualty or terror attack. The exercise was funded by the Urban Areas Secuirty Initiative (UASI), the only federal homeland security grant program that requires regional governance, strategic planning and investing involving all disciplines - law enforcement, fire service, public health and medical, public works, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and emergency management – in order to acquire the necessary plans, equipment, training and exercises to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from threats and acts of terrorism and other major hazards in high-density areas. The operation involved multiple Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals located in New Jersey, including Hackensack University Medical Center, the network’s flagship hospital; Pascack Valley Medical Center; Palisades Medical Center; JFK University Medical Center; and Raritan Bay Medical Center. The specific objective of Hackensack Meridian Health was to evaluate the eﬃciency of a beta monitoring system designed to locate patients that have been separated, missing, or lost during a major disaster and taken to area hospitals. The concept for the system was inspired by events such as the tragic 2018 Paramus East Brook Middle School bus crash that left families

unable to determine the hospital to which their child was sent. “There is a significant level of anxiety as families frantically search for a missing loved one,” said Jason A. Bhulai, Project Coordinator, Special Pathogens Emergency Preparedness at Hackensack University Medical Center. “With this new system, we hope to eliminate the delays in gathering data about victims, including the status of their injury and their whereabouts.” The Hackensack University Medical Center Department of Patient Care Informatics & Department of Emergency Preparedness were lead participants in the exercise - partnering with one of the largest healthcare software networks in the U.S. that focuses on population health, public policy and health surveillance - to test this new system. “Very often, in mass casualty incidents, there are delays in gathering data about those missing or located within healthcare facilities for reunifications and notifications due to lockdowns and/or ongoing threats or hazards,” explained Thomas Callimano, Director of Emergency Preparedness for Hackensack Meridian Health. “A system like this is paramount to helping our communities and our law enforcement get the information they need quickly.” The new system will be used in the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) region to enhance the preparedness level of high threat communities of New Jersey and will integrate with Hackensack Meridian Health’s internal electronic medical record system, ultimately creating a more effective emergency response tool within the region. For more information or to book an interview, please contact PR Manager, Mary McGeever at mary.mcgeever@hmhn.org.

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Hundreds Taught How To Manage Diabetes

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Since August, hundreds of Ocean County residents are finding help and valuable resources to live better through the Diabetes Self-Management and Education Support Program (DSMES). About 400 residents - including senior living centers and school nurses - have used the program and its three educational sessions. It consists of four, 2-hour classes and gives an evidence-based foundation to empower people with diabetes to help guide self-management decisions and activities. “The Ocean County Health Department wants to remind people that diabetes is a condition that can be managed,” Ocean County Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye said. “By living a healthy lifestyle filled with regular exercise and proper diet, you can live an active healthy life and our DSMES program is designed to help set you up with the support and tools you’ll need. We also encourage individuals with diabetes who would be considered high risk to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and seasonal flu.” According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), about 10 % of the U.S. population has either type 1 or type 2 diabetes but have accounted for 40% of those who have died from COVID-19. The risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if

your diabetes is well managed. The DSMES program involves Registered Dieticians and a Certified Diabetes and Care and Education Specialist who present “seven standards of care,” guiding individuals them through self-management and help them establish their own goals to improve their diabetes. The seven standards of care include: Healthy Eating; Being Active; Taking Medication; Monitoring; Problem Solving; Healthy Coping; Reducing Risks. “We’ve been so pleased with the early turnout for this program and continue to encourage those individuals living with this condition to participate in the Diabetes Self-Management, Education, and Support program,” OCHD Clinical Nutritionist MS, RDN Meg McCarthy-Klein said. “The ultimate goal of the DSMES program is to give people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes the necessary education and resources they can use to lead a better quality of life.” For more information about the Diabetes Self-Management, Education and Support (DSMES) program and upcoming classes, call 732-341-9700, ext. 7237 or ext. 7235. For more information about diabetes and National Diabetes Month, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd. org or niddk.nih.gov.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 11 - dec 17 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can try to judge a book by its cover, but it’s better to do more homework. Be sure to notice if someone is honest or has your best interests at heart. Put it on the line if someone is not forthcoming in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your willingness to forgive and forget can bear fruit. Clear the air that hangs over any disagreement with a loved one or coworker in the week to come. When in doubt, ask for advice from those with experience. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay attention to your duties and be discriminating about your companions as the week unfolds. Network with people who spark your imagination and who give you ideas that help you achieve your longterm goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fulfilling your financial ambitions might be at the top of your “to do” list. The best way to get it done is to accept the consensus and remain on good terms with coworkers. Romance might be on a partner’s mind this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might be proud of having high personal standards and may experience intense ambitions as the week begins. You and a partner can show a united and disciplined front to the world. Remind yourself to be more sensitive and compassionate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes the anticipation of an upcoming event is more exciting than the experience itself. Don’t set expectations too high in the week ahead or you might be disappointed. Focus on dealing with diﬃcult details.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take your time about signing on the dotted line. It is possible that your enthusiasm outweighs your insight or that you are rushed into agreeing to something you later regret. A family member may shy away from a promise this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Try to take it in stride rather than becoming grouchy if you feel overworked or if plans change on short notice in the week ahead. It will definitely be a win-win if you work on being more kindhearted and forgiving this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A seminar or a class could help you make more money. Maintain an open mind as fresh concepts could be valuable and improve your knowledge base. In the week to come friends can lead you in the right direction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Respect someone’s opinion even when you do not agree. Your insincerity detector could work overtime in the week ahead so you may recognize untruths or exaggerations. Your attractiveness may be enhanced today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Self-discipline can keep you firmly headed down the road of success. It may be tempting to waste time or relax when there are unpleasant tasks to perform. A loved one might motivate and encourage you in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fight off negativity in the upcoming week. You may find it diﬃcult to separate facts from fiction or love from infatuation at some point. If you look for the best in people, however, you should find it.

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