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The Surf Club was purchased by the township. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Joey Harrison’s Beach Club is now Toms River’s Beach Club. The Surf Club was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. It has not been repaired since. It’s now an eyesore, and an attractive nuisance. Local residents have been petitioning the township to buy it, k nock it down, and
preserve it for passive recreation. There was a cost factor in all of this. The owner thought it was still a valuable piece of property. A developer could build another night club or homes on the site. The township thought it was worth less than the owner did, so there was an impasse. Members of the Ortley Beach Voters and
Taxpayers Association believed so much in the cause that they even hired their own mediator to get both parties to come to the table. The total price of the purchase will be $7.3 million, township officials said. This money is coming from a few sources. In August, the Township Council passed an ordinance to au-
thorize the payment of the Township’s portion of $685,000 from the Open Space Trust Fund. Taxpayers currently pay 1.5 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to fuel this fund. T he re m a i nde r $6.615 million - is coming from New Jersey “Blue Acres,” which is funding to buy land close to bodies of water (Surf - See Page 4)
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Girl Scout Donates 39 Oxygen Masks For Fire Dogs By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A Girl Scout collected money – and raised awareness – about safet y equipment dogs need when working with the fire department. The dogs that work with firefighters these days aren’t the dalmatian mascots you
sometimes see riding on the truck. Instead, these are like police K-9 units, trained to detect certain chemicals. Ta ke Sa m my, for example. Sam my is a yellow lab-golden retriever mix who can deter m i ne if a f i re was intentionally set.
“Meeting Sammy and learning about what a n a r s on d og d o e s was very interesting,” said Shannon Calsetta, who is a freshman at Jackson Memorial H ig h Scho ol. “I le a r ne d a lot f rom talking to John (Pasola, Ocean County Deputy Fire Marshal)
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Laurie Huryk By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Former Councilwoman Laurie Huryk described the role of a public official is to listen to people’s needs and make sure they are answered. She spent one term on the council before choosing not to run for re-election. Her job at CentraState became more demanding, and she wasn’t able to devote as much time to the township as she would have liked. Also, she is interested in pursuing her doctorate. Huryk said she learned a lot during her four
with complete strangers, going business to busi ness soliciting funds. She raised enough money to buy 39 ox yg e n m a s k s , which have been distributed to volunteer fire companies across the county. The fundraising was (Scouts - See Page 6)
Public Service Marked Turnbach’s Council Term
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There are groups of people in the county who are helping the homeless or others in need, and they all know former councilman Terrence Turnbach. The Democrat spent one term on the Township Council before losing to newcomer Republican (Turnbach - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 to protect the environment. Township officials sat down in the law offices of Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson in town to transfer the property officially. Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill credited Councilwoman Maria Maruca, the members of the Ortley Beach Association and the Ocean County Commissioners with preserving the beachfront. “Without the tenacity of Maria Maruca, the persistence of the OBHA residents and the cooperation of the Ocean County Com-
missioners, the beach club would probably have been developed into mansions or condos,” Mayor Hill said. “Thanks to their efforts and creativity, the property will be preserved for all to enjoy and the quality of life in Toms River is enhanced.” The future use of the site has not been made public, or set in stone. There has been talk about having a gazebo and boardwalk (without amusements). Between the existing parking lot, and more that would be added, there could be 100 spots. The property, located at 1900 Ocean Avenue in Ortley Beach, is one of the few ocean-front tracts of land on the market.
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Continued From Page 1 years, much of it relating to land use. She also learned that she could still help people without being on the dais. While she was a councilwoman, she said the most important thing she could do was listen to problems and address them. An example of this was when she was volunteering with Just Believe, which helps the homeless. Their leader Paul Hulse asked her why Toms River doesn’t have an overnight shelter. Don Guardian, who used to be the township’s business administrator, also used to be mayor of Atlantic City. He knew Hulse through Bill Southrey from Haven Beat the Streets, another nonprofit that helps the homeless. Guardian and the Parks department learned that Riverwood is underutilized in winter and it was a good fit. Also during her tenure, a group of residents pushed for a skate park. At first, there was resistance but eventually one was built at Castle Park. She shared that as an example of how to get something done in your town without being a politician. This was just a collection of parents who had a clear goal and were persistent. “That’s how it gets done,” she said. If you have an idea, bring it to your local government, she said. As a member of the board for Exit 82 theater company, she helped get the ball rolling for a Pride celebration. They wanted to have one in 2019 but were getting some pushback from the powers that be. She was able to get a resolution honoring Pride from the council. There was a flag raising
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that year. The following year was in the midst of COVID so there was a drive-through celebration. In 2021, “there was a huge celebration on all of Washington Street,” she said. They got feedback from parents of teens. “They were so grateful to see their child see relief – to know that they are not alone and that there’s nothing wrong with them.” Veterans Park now has adult exercise equipment; that was something she wanted. “We have all these great parks. I remember sitting through all my practices with my kids. I know parents would walk the trail while the kids are doing their practices,” she said. As there were some successes, there were also some disappointments. “I couldn’t convince (the council) to have a single use bag ban but the state took care of that for me,” she said. “I wish I could have convinced my colleagues to have some kind of cannabis business in town,” she said. A committee met for ten weeks, and presented a compromise: Medicinal marijuana would be allowed, as well as the cultivation and manufacture. However, there wouldn’t be a storefront in Toms River. People were worried about sales and she thought that was a fair compromise. Ultimately, the council banned all cannabis businesses. They decided against the will of the voters, she said. Still, the experience on council showed her just how to help people in need. “So many people have just really been kind and I’m grateful. I got to meet great people and be involved,” she said.
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Continued From Page 1 David Ciccozzi in November. Toms River is divided into four wards, with one council member from each. They live in Ward 4. “I certainly fell in love with public service,” Turnbach said, looking back on his tenure. When you are elected to office, people ask for your help, so opportunities to serve others open up quite a bit. He said he will continue to help others even though he’s not an elected official any more. Turnbach helped get an overnight homeless shelter at Riverwood Park, and said he’ll keep working to get a year-round housing situation for them. “I believe we will secure year-round transitional housing center. That was my goal and it’s unfinished business,” he said. “I’m just as passionate for that now as I was before.” Turnbach spent a winter night in a tent near town hall to draw attention to the plight of the homeless. He was a guest of Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin in Trenton when state law changed the ruling on how Code Blue works. The state used to open temporary shelters once the temperature hit freezing, but only if there was precipitation. The temperature could be a bit below freezing and the shelters wouldn’t open, if the weather was dry. Toms River changed their local ordinance to open Riverwood at temperatures just above freezing no matter what the weather was. The rest of the state followed this lead. “We’re on week 93 of Pop The Trunk and I’ve been there every week,” he said, refer-
The Toms River Times, January 8, 2022, Page 5 ring to the food giveaways that are done every Friday as a reaction to the pandemic. People have been coming in from all over Ocean County – not just Toms River, “and I don’t see the need stopping. “It’s really brought the community together. We’ve become a family of volunteers,” he said. Part of helping others means reaching across the aisle. Turnbach was one of two Democrats on the council for much of his term. “Mo Hill gets up every day to go to work for the people of Toms River,” he said about the Republican mayor. “We may differ in viewpoints at times, but he’s standing right next to me handing out food.” Turnbach said that although his time on the council is over for now, he does not want to step away from politics just yet. The 45-year-old said he has plenty of time and plenty of desire to help people both as a citizen and as a politician.
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done as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award, a community service project that older girls do. The gist of it is that the project has to be self-sustaining after it is created. Calsetta created a patch program that will be hosted by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and the Howell Police for years to come. “I learned from this project that I can make a change,” she said. “People may not think that canines may need something like this but they do and it’s important to care for them as they complete the very difficult work that they do.” Calsetta also hosted an educational presentation to over 60 girls and adults. She included K-9 units from 11 different towns to help demonstrate activities, equipment and why K-9s are important for sustainability. “A lot of towns don’t have canine units or arson dogs,” she said. “I am hopeful that by raising awareness about the important role each of them has in our com-
munities, more will become available.” She said she wants to pursue law enforcement in the future. Ocean County Commissioner John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, and Commissioner Director Gary Quinn thanked her for her efforts. “I want to extend my appreciation and that of my colleagues on the Ocean Count y Board of Com missioners to Shannon as she took her Silver Award project even further and added this donation of life saving equipment for arson dogs to all the other work she has done to raise community awareness about the importance of canine units in our law enforcement agencies,” Kelly said. Sammy and his handler, Pasola, became a nationally certified Accelerant Detection Team in 2016. They train constantly and get recertified annually. “Earning the Girl Scout Silver Award is truly a remarkable achievement. Shannon Calsetta’s extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and leadership is making the world a better place,” said Heather Colburn, Interim CEO of the Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore.
Holiday City Men’s Club St. Patrick’s Day Dinner And Dance
TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be holding their Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance at the Clubhouse at 139 Santiago Drive on March 19. They will be having a full dinner menu and dancing by DJ Bill. The cost is $30 per person and the event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Water, soda and beer will be served at the party. Menu includes: corned beef & cabbage; boiled red potatoes; steamed carrots; stuffed green beans with olive oil & garlic; mashed garlic potatoes; Irish soda bread with honey butter; Irish soda potato soup; corned beef egg rolls; open Reuben sandwich; stuffed cabbage; creamy coleslaw; red bliss potato salad; dessert – bailey’s Irish cream cupcakes. BYOB. If you are interested you can purchase tickets at the Holiday City Clubhouse on Friday mornings between 9:30 to 11 a.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call Bill Holencsak, President at 732570-7213 or email him at bsak1429@aol.com.
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Double Organ Recipient Encourages People To Be Donors
By Judy Smestad-Nunn POINT PLEASANT - Imagine undergoing a double organ transplant during the age of COVID. That’s what happened to Point Pleasant resident Patrick McGlone, 40, who was born with Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes. McGlone received a kidney and pancreas, and was part of a historic milestone in receiving two of the 40,000 transplanted organs in the United States this year, which is not only a national record but a world record, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). UNOS is a non-profit organization that unites organ donors and those in need of transplants, helping to remove barriers faced by patients and making the system more efficient. Patrick McGlone’s story began when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 18 months old. With Type 1 diabetes, your body stops producing insulin and then glucose builds up in the bloodstream. Untreated, it can result in a coma or death. His life became centered around having his blood sugar levels tested and insulin injections, but even with great care, when he was 16, lab tests showed that protein was building in his blood and he developed high blood pressure. “I made the jump at 18 and got an insulin pump,” McGlone said in a phone interview. “The control was incredible because the insulin is constantly being delivered.” While he was 20 and getting his engineering degree at Rutgers University, McGlone suffered a “collapse,” or a tightening or choking of his renal arteries, which feed blood to the kidneys. He spent five days in the hospital where they flooded him with water and IV fluids. Afterwards, he said he did his best to live a normal life and he was pretty stable until 2019, which he called “a horrible year for me, health-wise.” The year started with a series of mini-strokes. During one of them in particular, he was at work at his office in Manhattan where he runs an engineering team. Suddenly, he could not think straight and could only speak gibberish. He also experienced weakness on one side of his body, numbness, tingling and head pain. “It’s common for Type 1 diabetics to have TIAs (transient ischemic attacks, or ministrokes) and CVAs (cerebrovascular accidents) because of high blood pressure, no matter
how good you are at controlling it,” McGlone explained. Doctors found that he had cardiovascular disease, or hardening of the arteries around his heart, and congestive heart failure. “I had an emotional response, it was scary,” he recalled. “The (congestive heart failure) was caused by a fluid overload because of kidney failure.” In August 2019, McGlone woke up and felt like he had acid running through his veins. He went to Ocean Medical Center in Brick where they found extremely high creatinine levels. What followed the first day of two years of dialysis. “I knew this day was coming,” he said. “They took me right upstairs to the surgical suite and gave me a temporary intrajugular catheter and I started on dialysis right away. After the first treatment I started to feel better.” He spent a week in the hospital when he eliminated about 40 pounds of fluid from his 5’6” frame. From August 2019 until June 2021, McGlone underwent dialysis for four hours, three times a week. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing, so he had to sit alone during his treatments and wear a mask the whole time. “One day I looked around [while having dialysis] and I thought, ‘I don’t belong here; I’m 38 - almost 50 years younger than the other dialysis patients,’” so he asked his doctor about alternatives and about a possible kidney transplant. The hospital provided the initial information, and McGlone was told the waitlist for organ transplant begins on the first day of dialysis. His doctor recommended a combination pancreas/kidney transplant. One of the benefits is there is a shorter wait time for dual transplants, McGlone said. What followed was red tape and wrangling with health insurance, but McGlone was accepted into Mt. Sinai after going through their transplant process. At the end of May 2021, he got a call from Mt. Sinai at 10 p.m. to let him know there was “an active offer” for a kidney and pancreas. “The coordinator gives you the rundown on the donor,” he said. “The donor died of a drug overdose, and [the donor] had taken so many drugs the coordinator had to take a breath in the middle of naming all the drugs that were in their system. It was the first offer, I was a little gun shy and I didn’t feel right about it,
so I declined.” About a week later, McGlone got a second call. Another donor had died of a drug overdose, but this one had the same blood type - the somewhat rare B positive - so McGlone accepted. (UNOS said that 16% of deceased donors die of drug intoxication.) Within two hours, he was at Mt. Sinai where the team was waiting for him. Despite COVID restrictions, they allowed his husband, Nicolas, to accompany him. “The surgical team has up to 18 hours to decide if you’re going forward,” he said. “There could be something wrong with the organ(s), something wrong with the transport, something wrong with the recipient - such as very high blood pressure - but I got through the testing,” he said. “They wheel you into the operating room, I got on the table and they basically say, ‘see you on the other side.’” He fell asleep and woke up in recovery. Transplanting a kidney usually only takes a couple of hours, McGlone said, but transplanting a pancreas is much more involved. Part of his bowel had to be cut and attached to the donor’s bowel. There had been complications during the surgery. Both organs had staple holes from the transport process and when they were
connected to McGlone’s vascular system, blood sprayed out of the holes. He required six units of blood and two units of fluid. After his surgery, one of the doctors came into his room with some good news. “She said ‘I am here to tell you that you are no longer an insulin-dependent diabetic.’ I choked up, that made it all worth it,” he said. “I feel like I got my brain back because I don’t have to think about needles, or insulin, or is my pump full…all that worry went away.” He spent 10 days in the hospital, and aside from being sore and bloated, had little pain from the surgery, which left a scar measuring about 14 inches near his navel. Surgeons told him he was in for a lengthy recovery - up to a year - but after just three months, McGlone returned to work, riding the bus to Manhattan every day. For the rest of his life, McGlone has to take drugs that suppress his immune system so that his body does not reject the transplanted organs. He said getting something as simple as a cold could be fatal. “I feel like I’m 20,” he said. “I’m such an advocate for organ transplants. With the new year, I’m a new me. Everyone can sign up, everyone should sign up,” McGlone said. “Just do it.”
─Photo courtesy Patrick McGlone Patrick McGlone and husband Nicolas during happier times.
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Holzapfel: Rate Counsel Should Protect NJ From Huge Utility Hikes TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano blasted a Democrat-led agenda that would essentially strip the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel of its primary role protecting state residents from unreasonable utility rate hikes. “When the electric and gas utilities want to increase revenue, Rate Counsel is the last line of defense for cash-strapped families and seniors on fixed incomes who will be most impacted by higher prices,” said Holzapfel (R-10). “It’s unconscionable that Democrat leaders in Trenton are scheming to tie the hands of the only state entity concerned about the interests
of energy consumers. “The cost of living in New Jersey is out of control, and more than 800,000 residents are behind in their utility bills,” Holzapfel continued. “Instead of taking steps to make it more affordable, Governor Murphy’s foot soldiers are moving to ensure even more residents will be unable to afford to keep their lights on and heat their homes.” Democrats in the Legislature are sponsoring legislation (S-4214) that would emasculate the Division of Rate Counsel’s authority to prevent outrageous rate increases like those Murphy’s progressive Energy Master Plan would produce.
“The Administration knows all too well that the Governor’s green energy scam will trigger astronomical increases in the price of electricity, and only Rate Counsel stands in the way of those unjustifiable increases,” said McGuckin (R-10). “Over the years, the Rate Counsel’s measured, reasonable intervention has tempered the utility companies’ overly aggressive proposals, saving residents millions of dollars in electric and gas payments. Now the Democrats want to clip their claws when rate payers need them the most.” The energy plan being pushed upon New Jersey by Gov. Murphy sets out to shift the state’s energy reliance from natural
gas to electricity, with a goal of 50 percent clean energy by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050. The price tag would be enormous. According to estimates, a family of four would incur a cost of more than $210,000, or $52,000 per person. The total cost to New Jersey could be over half-a-trillion dollars. “Many people in our state can barely afford it now,” said Catalano (R-10). “There are almost a million homes that owe more than $600 million in utility debt already. The Democrats want to do everything they can to hide the true cost of the master plan from residents, and that includes silencing the Division of Rate Counsel.”
Murphy: New Program To Study Health Care Costs, Suggest Ways To Cut
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order #277, launching the New Jersey Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark Program. From 2010 to 2016 in New Jersey, health care premiums and deductibles have grown roughly three times faster than residents’ incomes and in 2016, premiums equaled almost a third of median household income. Further, a survey of more than 900 New Jersey adults, conducted from May 7, 2020 to May 12, 2020 found that more than three-quarters (77%) are worried about affording healthcare in the future. The New Jersey Health Care Cost Growth Benchmark Program will provide everyone in the state with a shared understanding of how much health care costs are growing and factors contributing to high costs and cost growth. Over time, the benchmark program aims to decrease how much health care costs grow each year, and to contribute to making health care more affordable. The Governor’s Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency and the Department of Banking and Insurance will lead the efforts of the benchmark program, along with committed partners at the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Department of Treasury,
and the Division of Community Affairs. The Health Care Affordability Advisory Group, developed per EO #217 has also been critical to the development and launch of this program. The following organizations, advocacy groups, and businesses have signed onto the compact: AmeriHealth New Jersey, Atlantic Health System, Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, Cooper University Health Care, Hackensack Meridian Health, Horizon Blue Cross / Blue Shield of New Jersey, New Jersey Association of Health Plans, New Jersey Citizen Action, New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, New Jersey Hospital Association, NJM Insurance Group, Rutgers University AAUP-AFT, RWJ Barnabas Health, Sandkamp Woodworks, St. Joseph’s Health, Summit Health, and Virtua Health. “The COVID-19 pandemic underscores just how important it is that New Jersey continues to work to lower the cost of health care for residents, and we recognize that affordable, quality health care is a critical part of our COVID-19 recovery,” said Governor Murphy. “Making New Jersey a more affordable place to call home for our residents and businesses means working to address the cost of high health care prices. New Jersey has world class
health care institutions and providers, and we want to ensure that New Jerseyans have more affordable access to these services.” “New Jerseysans deserve the piece of mind of quality and accessible health care and we know that access often begins with being able to afford the care you need without sacrificing other critical needs,” said Governor’s Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency Director Shabnam Salih. “As we continue our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and think about our collective recovery, I’m proud that my Office has been able to support the development and launch of this important program so we can establish a future for a comprehensive health care affordability work in New Jersey for years to come.” “Today we are coming together with health care partners and employers to say that we are all committed to the shared goal of providing relief to residents in our state as they seek the quality care they need,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “The health care cost growth benchmark program will promote increased transparency and accountability for health care spending, and slow the rate of growth to make health care more affordable and sus-
tainable for families, individuals, employers, and the state.” “High quality, affordable health care is a right for everyone. Individuals should not have to make critical decisions to forego care because they are concerned about the cost. All New Jerseyans should have access to the care they need with a cost they can afford,” said Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “As part of our longstanding commitment to ensuring affordable, quality and equitable care to our communities, we are proud to sign on to this compact,” said Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett. “We look forward to our continued partnership with the state and other key leaders.” “RWJBarnabas Health is committed to making healthcare affordable for all the residents of New Jersey while continuing to enhance patient care and increasing access,” said President and CEO for RWJBarnabas Health Barry H. Ostrowsky. “I applaud Governor Murphy and thank him for his efforts in bringing providers, insurers and the business community together to work collaboratively on this critical issue. We couldn’t be more excited to be an integral part of this process.”
Locals Encouraged To Give Blood As A New Year’s Resolution
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Blood drives were successful in 2021, and the organizers want to continue the momentum in 2022. The New Jersey Blood Services/New York Blood Center collected 518 pints in 2021, which could help more than 1,500 patients. They want people to give blood
as part of a New Year’s resolution to help even more people. The next blood drive is on Thursday, January 20, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church (sponsor code 70944), 415 Washington Street. The sponsor code is used if you make an appointment, which is appreciated but not
necessary. Walk-ins are welcome if spacing allows. To make an appointment, visit nybc. org/newjerseydrive or call 800-933-2566. Before giving blood, make sure you eat, drink, and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. Donors 76 and older need a doctor’s note unless one is already on file. You can donate at 16 but you need
a signed NYBC consent form. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. To encourage people to donate, they are holding a sweepstakes for all presenting donors in the month of January. The prize is a Mirror Home Gym and a 12-month membership. Visit NYBC.org/sweepstakes for details.
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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – The last time we saw Brynnlee Costanzo and Charlotte Standfast, they were students at Hooper who were making bracelets to help those in need. Now, the two friends are Intermediate East students, but their Braided Bracelets business is still bringing goodwill to those in need in Toms River, and just in time for the holidays. The girls continued to make and sell
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Mayor Congratulates Cadets On Service
─Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – Mayor Maurice Hill and Council President Kevin Geoghegan attended the Toms River Police Department’s year-end party for the cadets. They congratulated the cadets and thanked them for their over 340 hours of community service.
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Around The Jersey Shore Bartley CEO Elected Vice Chair Of American Health Care Association
─Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare JACKSON - On October 13th, 2021, Philip Scalo was elected the Vice-Chair of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) during their Annual National Convention located at National Harbor in Maryland, which resides just outside of Washington, D.C. Mr. Scalo was serving a two-year term as Treasurer for the American Healthcare Association and will now be solidified for another 2-year term as the Vice-
Chair, working diligently alongside with the Chair, Phillip Fogg and President, Mark Parkinson. Serving as Vice-Chair, Mr. Scalo will also serve as a board and executive committee member of the National Center for Assisted Living. The American Health Care Association advocates on a national level for over 14,000 long-term care facilities and their residents on state and federal issues. Philip Scalo is President and Chief Executive Officer of Bartley Healthcare and is one of the founders and owners of the company. Serving Monmouth and Ocean counties for over 35 years, Bartley Healthcare has been the leader in providing caring and compassionate care to our senior living communities. As a graduate of Rutgers College and Rutgers Law School, Scalo spent 20 years as an attorney representing many growing businesses and entrepreneurs in diverse areas, including healthcare. Phil is also a Board Member of both the NJ Health Care Association and the Health Care Association of New Jersey. Phil also served as the Independent Owners Representative on the American Health Care Association Board of Governors from 2017-2019 and as the Treasurer from 2019-2021.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Here are the top 5 new medications that hit the market in 2021. There were two over-the-counter drugs approved in 2021, however one of them them has already been recalled so I am not including it here. I will note whether a drug is prescription or OTC beside the name. My column is printed in various languages so I apologize that I’ve only listed English brand names, please ask your local pharmacist for translations. Nextstellis (Drospirenone with Estetrol) Tablets, Rx: This is the first plant-based birth control utilizing estetrol, which is the first type of new estrogen approved in the last 50 years! It’s therefore environmentally friendly, however that comes at a cost… about $300 a month! Like other oral contraceptives, there’s a warning about them being less effective if you have a BMI of 30 or higher (ie obese), therefore a second method of contraception may be desired. To be scientifically correct, I want to say that estetrol is actually made by humans (a fetus), but that is not the source used in the medication. Verquvo (Vericiguat) Tablets, Rx: This medication is useful for people who have a high risk of hospitalization due to long-lasting heart failure. It improves their outcomes. The pills are taken once daily. This medication should not be used in pregnant women. Furthermore, its mechanism of action is unique. It stimulates an enzyme which works along the nitric oxide pathway, and that in turn improves cardiac contractility among other things.
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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract
attached to the form. Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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The Mantoloking Bridge at night. The bridge was the third built near the same location. Before that, the only way to get from Brick to Mantoloking was by boat, at a time when there wasn’t even a road between Mantoloking and Bay Head. (Photo by Bakin Rabbi)
Resident Celebrates 104th Birthday TOMS RIVER- Helen Morris, a resident at Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation, celebrated her 104th birthday on December 9. Helen was born and raised in North Carolina. She had six brothers and sisters. Helen’s parents passed on, and Helen was then responsible for parenting. Helen in her youth picked cotton and later farmed tobacco to provide income for the family. Helen later married and had three children,
however her husband passed away in the early 50s. She raised her children as a single mom as she never remarried. Subsequently, she moved to New Jersey and began to work on an assembly line. Helen has been a resident at Rose Garden for about four years. She is charming, has a good sense of humor and has retained her southern demeanor. They all wish her health, happiness and a Happy Birthday.
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Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is one of the most common types of eye infections. It can develop due to a multitude of different causes including bacteria, allergens, irritants, and viruses. Pink eye gets its name from the pinkish red color that occurs when the membrane covering the eye and the inside of the eyelids becomes inflamed. When pink eye is caused by a virus (the most common cause of the condition) or bacteria, it is highly contagious and will continue to be so until about 24 to 48 hours after antibiotics are started. Until then, it can be spread by physical contact with an infected person or a surface or item he or she has contaminated. A doctor can prescribe antiviral medication to treat more serious forms of conjunctivitis. He or she may prescribe an antibiotic, usually given topically as eye drops or ointment, for bacterial conjunctivitis. SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES is dedicated to providing a full spectrum of high-quality personalized eye care for your whole family. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. Evening hours are available most nights of the week. P.S. One of the more distinctive and unpleasant symptoms of conjunctivitis or pink eye is a sticky yellow discharge that crusts over the eyelashes at night.
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CLASSIFIEDS Seeking Home Items Wanted SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie (732-216-3176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (6)
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Auto For Sale Vespa 2006 Silver - 600 miles. Excellent condition. 50cc. One owner. $2,500. 732-673-7072. (2)
Items For Sale PASTELES - PASTELES - PASTELES - Authentic Puerto Rican Recipe. Christmas tradition. $40 Dozen Pork or Chicken. Vacuum sealed. Call or text (Cary) 908-770-8537. (3) Old Furniture - Lamps, albums, formica table, collectible tins, wood boxes, decantors, vases, Donkey and Cart rainboots, conch shells, 3 Furs water goblets, red bricks, more! 732-267-6232. (5)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
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Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group
OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Healt h Associat ion i n New Jer sey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job. The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the
Driver Under The Influence Crashes Into Pole
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Manchester man was ar rested for dr ugs after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into a pole on the morning of December 26, police said. Toms River Township Police Spokespe r son Jill ia n Messi na told Je rse y Shore Online that officers were called to the intersection of Route 166 and Albert Avenue around 9:15 a.m. yesterday regarding a car accident. According to the initial investigation, the driver was going north on Route 166, just north of Albert Ave., when he veered off of the roadway and collided into a utility pole. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Ron Carr of Manchester, told police that he believed he fell asleep and as a result drifted off the road. Carr later admitted to using methamphetamine at about 4 a.m., Messina said. Carr was subsequently arrested without incident for possession of CDS. In addition, he was cited for Careless Dr iving and Dr iving Without a License. Messina said the passenger in the car was brought to Jersey Shore Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries sustained from the crash. At this time, the incident remains under investigation by the Toms River Officer Scott Fallano.
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facilitators. “Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the wait resses, hou sekee per s, ma ssage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness
program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.” Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep d isorde r s, de pression , a n x iet y a nd Post-Tr au mat ic St ress Disorder, or
PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health. Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@ mhanj.org.
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MICROMEDIA PUBLICATIONS TO EXPAND WITH ACQUISITION OF DIGITAL PROPERTIES
photo by Joe Morgan LAKEHURST – Micromedia Publications, Inc., publishers of seven weekly newspapers in Ocean and Monmouth Counties and the hyperlocal news website Jersey Shore Online, announced today the acquisition of Toms River Online and its vast array of digital properties. Toms River Online is one of the original community websites for the Ocean County area. Founded in 2001 by Robert Henne and Linda Andrews Henne, the focus is to showcase the many great things the town has to offer. The site provides residents and tourists with information, valuable links to news and events as well as a place for businesses to advertise. In addition to Toms River Online, the company operates Bricktown Online, Bayville NJ Online, Seaside Heights NJ Online and several social media pages with thousands of followers and high engagement. Micromedia Publications is the Jersey Shore’s premier source for community news and af-
fordable advertising solutions in print and online. Founded in 1995 by Stew Swann and Robyn Friedrich, the company prides itself on high quality, fair and balanced journalism while providing value for the advertisers. Micromedia launched The Manchester Times followed by six other newspapers serving Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Southern Ocean and Howell. In 2017, the company developed Jersey Shore Online, a breaking news website updated throughout the day. Micromedia founder and president Stew Swann looks forward to the new venture as the company enters its 27th year, citing how the news and advertising landscape has dramatically changed over the last two decades. “For years, our print editions were the sole vehicles which delivered local news to our readers and visibility for our advertisers,” Swann said. “With the evolution of the internet and smart devices, we realized how vital it is to keep pace with the times – as a result, we developed Jersey Shore Online. Although technology might change, one thing never will - our commitment to provide timely, comprehensive
and unbiased news for our readers and continuing value for our advertisers.” Toms River Online founder Robert Henne looks back on the last 20 years fondly as he and his wife Linda look to retire. “We are very happy that we’ve found the perfect home for our local websites & social media properties,” Henne said. “Linda and I will remain involved initially to help guide a smooth transition. We are confident Micromedia will continue our mission to keep the community informed, entertained and provide more benefits for local businesses.” Micromedia Vice President Jason Allentoff is excited about the prospect of adding to the company’s digital initiatives. “This acquisition will allow Micromedia to expand our audience, our overall reach and our advertising base. More people will be sharing our stories and learning about their community and local businesses,” Allentoff said. “We look forward to working with the advertisers of Toms River Online and Bricktown Online. We will be able to expand our offerings to them as well as to our current print advertisers, some of whom have entrusted us for decades.” Micromedia is headquartered in Lakehurst, New Jersey. For more information, visit jerseyshoreonline. com or call 732-657-7344 ext. 206.
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I Hate To Sound Like A Scrooge... Dear Joel, My holiday bills are coming in. Guess I went a little wild shopping. Do you have some tips to help me get back on track? Answer: Don’t feel bad. Spending a little more than average just means you had a happy holiday season, and those good feelings are worth a lot. So, for the next couple of months, focus on doing things around the house instead of shopping. I also think you should set aside a manageable amount of money each week
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. 2. Adjust the oven rack 6 inches from the GREEK CHICKEN broiler element and heat the oven to 425 Serves 4 degrees. Place chicken, skin side up, in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Using a rubber 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary spatula, scrape any remaining marinade from the bowl over the chicken. Roast 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme until breasts register 160 degrees and 5 garlic cloves, chopped 6 (3-inch) strips lemon zest, chopped, plus drumsticks/thighs register 175 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. 1 tablespoon juice 3. Remove the skillet from the oven and 1 tablespoon kosher salt spoon pan juices over the top of the chicken 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano to wet the skin. Heat the broiler. Broil chick1 teaspoon ground coriander en until the skin is lightly browned, about 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 minutes, rotating the skillet as necessary 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (2 split for even browning. Let the chicken rest in breasts, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs and 2 the skillet for 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a shallow platter. Stir lemon juice into the wings, wingtips discarded) pan juices, then spoon over chicken. Serve. 1. Combine oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, oregano, coriander, pepper Recipe notes flakes and pepper in a large bowl. Cut three Use a vegetable peeler to remove six 1/2-inch-deep slits in the skin side of each strips of zest from the lemon. If you have chicken breast, two 1/2-inch-deep slits in a rasp-style grater and prefer to use it to the skin side of each thigh and two 1/2-inch- zest the lemon, you will need about 1 deep slits in each drumstick; leave the wings tablespoon of zest. whole. Transfer chicken to the bowl with Make sure to use kosher salt here; we the marinade and turn to thoroughly coat, developed this recipe using Diamond making sure the marinade gets into the slits. Crystal Kosher Salt. (For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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