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More Than Just A Walk In The Park At Cattus Island
February 19, 2022
Local Creators Share Tale Of A Beloved Dog By Chris Lundy ISLAND HEIGHTS – Bear has a best friend named Ziggy. But one day, Ziggy had to go away because his leg was hurt. What was Bear to do? This is the story of a cockapoo named Bear and a Sato named Ziggy. Ken Stauffer’s dog is Bear and his son Kyle has Ziggy. They are inseparable and had so much character – especially when they were together. Both dogs came from the same adoption center,
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─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Tommy Finlayson, 7, holds his teddy bear in one hand and his grandfather’s hand in the other as they set off to explore the park. By Stephanie mom, Karen Morgan, River rose to a high of to wheel a stroller on Faughnan sat at the picnic tables 60°F, an anomaly for them,” Kathy shared. TOMS R I V ER – outside the park’s en- February weather in “I also enjoy the Nature Three generations of vironmental center for any part of New Jersey. Center and think it will one family were among a few moments. Four- Kathy said she decided be great for Liam when hundreds of visitors to month-old Liam Driggs to take advantage of the he gets to be a little bit Cattus Island County was basically along for nice day and the park’s older.” Park last Saturday to the ride – in a well- proximity to her home. “During the spring enjoy a day outdoors. equipped stroller. “I like the trails here and summer, there are Kathy Driggs and her Temperatures in Toms and like that it’s easy (Park - See Page 5)
New Children’s Hospital Breaks Ground In Toms River
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Officials, physicians and special guests gathered to break ground on the future Children’s Specialized Hospital of the Community Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The ceremony was hosted by Community
Medical Center (CMC), CSH and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. Upon its completion, the three-story medical building will be shared by CMC and CSH both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, as well as RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Orthopedic and Primary Care services.
The christening of the future 86,000 squarefoot medical hub located at 1251 Route 37 West featured Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and Major League All-Star Todd Frazier and his wife, Jackie Frazier who serve as the honorary co-chairs of Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation
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for the work being done at CSH. Jackie Frazier said “when we were presented the opportunity to serve as co-chairs for such an amazing organization, we decided that especially since it was going to have a facility here in Toms River that is five (Hospital - See Page 8)
Tragedy Shines Light On Domestic Violence
By Chris Lundy ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – A murder-suicide involving a former Toms River resident is causing the community to focus on how domestic violence is more common than people realize and what can be done about it. Detective Daniel Leyden was on vacation with his girlfriend, Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Bieber. They both worked for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Police said that during an argument, Leyden murdered Bieber before turning the gun on himself. It is unclear if Leyden, who used to live in Toms River, was ever a police officer in New Jersey. When news of the tragedy spread to Toms River, people wanted to know how a rising star in the department with a bright future in law enforcement did this. A social media post made by a previous girlfriend made claims of domestic violence, and also said that her accusations had been ignored by his superiors. The Sheriff’s Department put out a statement that read, in part: “The recent (Violence - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 allegations made against Daniel Leyden are deeply concerning and are being investigated, and we welcome anyone with information to please come forward and speak with detectives.” How To Spot Domestic Violence The Toms River Times reached out to Dottie’s House, a domestic violence shelter in Ocean County. Clinical Program Supervisor Jamie Peto and Case Manager Karen Kirton spoke about how to recognize abuse and how to escape it. They are not familiar with the case and spoke generally about these topics. Domestic violence comes in many forms, which makes it sometimes difficult to spot, they said. It’s not always physical or sexual violence. It could be financial, where the abuser takes control of all resources and tells the victim how they will never survive on their own without them. It is often emotional, where the victim is belittled and talked down to. Emotional and verbal abuse is still abuse. One thing abusers have in common is that they isolate their victim from their family and friends. They only see the abuser’s family and friends. “They gain control and don’t allow the victim to have any outside support or contacts,” Peto said. Some get physical right away but some use charisma to get what they want, Kirton explained. They come off as very charming, and someone who might be a great provider. “Most people in their life wouldn’t know that they are an abuser.” The abuser might appear to be trying to help but they are really taking control of situations, Peto said. The victim might have a bad family situation, and the abuser appears to be a knight in shining armor taking them out of that family situation. But what they are really doing is taking control of the victim and cutting them off from a part of their life. Cycles Of Abuse Many abusive couples go through a cycle of abuse. Everything is OK for a while, maybe even great. Then things slowly take a turn for the worst. The situation hits rock bottom and then the abuser apologizes and things are back to being OK for a while. “They are trying to pull you back in,” Peto said. They make it hard to leave. “You think things are going to get better even if they aren’t.” Just because things are fine for a time doesn’t mean you’re not in an abusive situation, she warned. This is a common cycle, and if it looks familiar, you probably need some help getting out. Dottie’s House encourages education for children in middle school to learn what a healthy relationship is. “Even at an early age, they need to see what love looks like.” Peto shared that a lot of abuse victims come from a family where there was abuse between parents. They saw that as
normal. They might even seek out a partner that is similar to the abusive parent. They are perpetuating the cycle. How To Get Help Experts say the first thing you should do is call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which is available 24 hours a day: 800-799-7233. If your health or safety is in danger, call the police. When someone realizes they are in a situation like this, they often don’t know where to go for help. They don’t have any money of their own. They are not sure what will happen to the children. There are a lot of questions. They might not even know they have options, Kirton said. Visiting web sites like DottiesHouse.org can help educate you. Most domestic violence websites have a panic button on them, Peto said. That means you can research a program online. And if your partner walks in, you can click the button and it will delete it from your search history. As the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office said: “No one should be afraid to come forward, because doing so could save not only your life, but the life of a future victim.” The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: 800-273-8255. About Abby According to the Orlando Sentinel, Bieber, 30, worked with the department since 2018. She was described as a role model for children. “As a passionate advocate for child victims, Deputy Bieber frequently and diligently responded to calls for service related to sexual battery and child abuse,” the department said in a statement. “Deputy Abigail Bieber was an outstanding law enforcement officer, and by all accounts, an even better person who left a positive impact on every member of her squad and the countless members of our community who she encountered while on patrol,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “This tragedy has left our sheriff’s office family grief-stricken. There is a void within our hearts that can never be filled, but I hope that Deputy Bieber’s legacy will be the way she lived her life, as a selfless servant.” As a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy, she worked patrol shifts but also worked undercover. She aspired to work as a detective in the Special Victims Section, investigating crimes against children. “Additionally, Abby worked many off-duty shifts at Tampa Bay Downs where, once again, her infectious personality and enthusiasm made her many deep and abiding friendships,” her obituary stated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Mary Lee’s House, 2806 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, 33607 (/maryleeshouse.org); Max and Me Pet Rescue, 12191 W. Linebaugh Ave. #554, Tampa, FL 33626; or The Boys and girls Club c/o Sam and Laurice Hachem Foundation Club at Town ‘n country Park, 6039 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL 33634.
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Continued From Page 1 a lot of butterflies that come in the Butterfly Garden,” continued Kathy. “They also attract honeybees in there.” The area where the family of three rested a bit also included a display marked “Indian Oak of Toms River” with details on how to determine the age of a tree. Visitors to the Cattus Island County Park Cooper Environmental Center also had the chance to meet one of the live exhibits from outside its regular enclosure. A park worker named Victoria held a black and white spotted pine snake, which seemed content to wrap around her arm. “He is about six feet long and much taller than I am,” Victoria said. “He’s going to get pretty girthy. So, he’s not only the longest snake, but he’s also the chunkiest snake in New Jersey.” Rows of tanks and terrariums contain other living creatures native to the area. Not only were there more snakes, but also turtles, fish, and crabs. Another exhibit displays the seashells found along the Jersey shore beaches. A tour inside the Cooper Environmental Center also includes an amazing assortment of other area wildlife preserved by the art of taxidermy. For example, a groundhog sits on the counter at the front entrance and no longer has to worry about the significance of his shadow. Birds of prey and songbirds hang throughout the Center, while the eyes of deer look
The Toms River Times, February 19, 2022, Page 5 alive from inside one of the cases. Children and adults climb a few steps to look where an osprey stands guards over eggs in its nest. Perhaps one of the most incredible visions within the Cooper Environmental Center serves as a reminder of survival of the fittest. Creators positioned a large hawk with a squirrel dangling between its claws. Nature’s reality appears caught in still motion. Another county worker comes into the Center to inform Victoria the parking lot has reached capacity at 3 pm. Victoria’s already counted off more than 250 people who visited the Center by that time. No doubt it’s not the usual onslaught of guests during the month of February. In the meantime, Victoria’s count doesn’t include the many people walking outside on the wooden planks that resemble boardwalks. They will undoubtedly come across birds attracted to the numerous feeders set up in the park. As another plus, the water tower across the bay at Seaside Park serves to pinpoint Cattus Island on the mental map. Children take advantage of the playground on one side of the park. As they race down slides and pump on swings, another group has decided it’s a fine day for a picnic. Yes, it’s a February day, soon to be followed on Sunday with flurries in Toms River. One thing is for sure about the weather in recent history. There’s nothing predictable about it. According to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, Cattus Island Park covers 530 acres of land and contains
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Rep. Kim’s New Bill Would Prevent Congress From Owning Stocks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced his intention to introduce his Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act, a bill that would set one standard across all three branches of the federal government – including Congress, the President, Vice President, and the Supreme Court – to prohibit ownership of individual stocks. Congressman Kim applauds recent proposals to prevent insider trading by Members of Congress by prohibiting stock trading or requiring Members to put their stocks in a blind trust. This proposal goes further by prohibiting stock ownership altogether and includes other key policies to address the broader issue of conf licts of interest. “The Constitution is a sacred document in our country. If you work a job empowered by the Constitution, you should have to hold yourself to the highest of standards and leave no doubt that you are serving the American People and not for political or personal benefit,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill is intended to set a standard across our entire government because all public servants, at the highest levels, owe the American People they serve their undivided attention and loyalty. Americans deserve to have complete faith in the people who
choose to serve in our government, and this bill would be a first step in restoring that trust.” Congressman Kim’s proposal would prohibit stock ownership for Members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children, and all congressional staff; the President, Vice President, all political appointees, and senior executive branch employees already required to file under the STOCK Act; and federal judges. The Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act also goes beyond stock ownership to prohibit Members of Congress from having outside employment or income, sitting on corporate boards, or lobbying for the rest of their lifetime after leaving Congress - including “shadow lobbying,” or advising other lobbyists behind-thescenes. “My entire life playing football I was on the offensive line. Anyone familiar with the O-line knows, we are always the first to be blamed and last to be praised. It’s a position that requires you to be self less for the betterment of the team, similar to when you serve as an elected official. You do so with self less intent in order to better your community. I’m not saying that elected officials shouldn’t be compensated fairly for the
incredibly difficult duty they perform, but when they have the ability to profit from insider knowledge on upcoming polices and their effect on stocks, they shouldn’t be able to unfairly take advantage of that. It can make you start to question if an elected officials’ intent behind a policy is for the betterment of the people they represent, or their own financial gain. I am grateful to see leaders such as Congressman Kim stepping up to bat on important issues such as this,” said Tyrell Crosby, Offensive Lineman, Detroit Lions, who has been outspoken about prohibiting Members of Congress from buying stocks just as NFL players are prohibited from betting on games. “The American people have made it clear that they are concerned about corruption in our government and this should be a top priority for lawmakers,” said Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, Government Affairs Manager at the Project On Gover n ment Oversight (POGO). “Whether it is stock trading that looks like insider trading by government officials and their spouses or the corrupting effects of lobbying by former policy makers, these issues under mine the public’s trust in government. We look forward to continuing to work with Rep.
Kim on legislation that responds to the concerns the public is raising.” Congressman Kim supports the Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act, also announced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Both pieces of legislation are distinct from other current proposals in Congress in that they prohibit stock ownership, not only stock trading. Both include provisions to ensure Members of Congress would not face tax penalties for complying with the new rules. In addition to Members of Congress and spouses, who are covered by the Warren/ Jayapal bill, Congressman Kim’s bill also applies to Members’ dependent children, all congressional staff, certain executive branch officials, and federal judges. Congressman Kim is committed to cleaning up money in politics and strengthening ethics and transparency to restore our Democracy. When he was elected in 2018, Congressman Kim promised to hold at least one town hall every month. To date, the Congressman has hosted 47 town halls over three years. Congressman Kim posts his Daily Activities publicly on his website so constituents in Burlington and Ocean Counties can see the work he is doing on their behalf.
Menendez: Regional Nuclear Fuel Bank Could Avoid Middle East Arms Race
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a Senate resolution in support of providing a new diplomatic approach to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions and avoiding a destabilizing arms race in the Middle East. The bipartisan resolution calls for the United States government to adopt a policy that allows any Middle Eastern state access to nuclear fuel if they forgo uranium enrichment and reprocessing. Modeled on the existing nuclear fuel bank created by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the establishment of a regional fuel bank would allow the commercial development of nuclear power throughout the region while at the same time eliminating the need for dangerous and destabilizing domestic nuclear programs. Furthermore, the bipartisan resolution makes clear that a commitment by Iran to end its enrichment program should be met with a United States commitment to provide sanctions relief beyond the measures contained in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This should include the
termination of certain “primary” sanctions, as appropriate. Other U.S. sanctions should remain in place until Iran verifiably ceases its other malign activity, including its support for terrorism, its human rights abuses, its hostage-taking, and its destabilizing activities in the region. “It has become increasingly clear over the past few weeks that Iran’s dangerous and rapidly escalating nuclear program have put it on the brink of having enough material for a nuclear weapon,” said Chairman Menendez. “A nuclear armed Iran would pose a threat to U.S. interests and set off a nuclear arms race in a region already fraught with conflict. This resolution demonstrates there is bipartisan support for a broader, regional diplomatic approach to address Iran’s nuclear program from a regional perspective putting forward norms which would allow Persian Gulf and other Middle Eastern states the ability to enjoy the benefits of nuclear power without fueling nuclear proliferation. As the authors of the sanctions regime that isolated Iran from the international financial markets and brought it to the negotiating table in the first place, we believe this new compromise can pro-
vide Iran appropriate sanctions relief while swinging the doors open to permanently solve this nuclear crisis once and for all.” “I strongly support a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear problem,” said Senator Graham. “Our proposal would allow Iran and other Middle Eastern nations to purchase Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) from a regional fuel bank or supply LEU from an existing fuel bank outside the Middle East. The goal of our proposal is to ensure these Middle Eastern states, including Iran, have access to fuel to power their commercial reactors. There is no reason to enrich uranium if your goal is to have peaceful nuclear power. I believe this proposal will be well-received by our allies in the region and should be welcomed by Iran if peaceful nuclear power is truly what they desire.” Specific provisions of the resolution include: Support for the establishment of a new regional nuclear fuel bank for the Middle East, or a modification and expansion of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) existing nuclear fuel bank, in coordination with other international actors.
Call for a guarantee from the United States that any Middle East state that forgoes domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing would be able to purchase fuel for their commercial nuclear reactors from the international nuclear fuel bank. Encourage the Biden administration to negotiate bilateral and multilateral nuclear cooperation agreements with various Middle Eastern states, that include the adoption of the IAEA Additional Protocols and a commitment by states to forgo domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing of spent fuel. Acknowledgement that the U.S. should provide sanctions relief beyond those agreed to in the JCPOA, if Iran agreed to forgo domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing of spent fuel. This should include the termination of certain United States “primary” sanctions, as appropriate. Reinforce that other U.S. sanctions should remain in place until Iran ceased its malign activities, including its support for terrorism, its human rights abuses, its hostage-taking, and its destabilizing activities in the region.
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Continued From Page 1 but they didn’t know each other until much later. Everyone wonders what’s going on in their pet’s head. What are they thinking? Why are they so goofy sometimes? “My dog, Bear, has a little bit of whimsey,” Ken said. He thought that the pooch did so many funny things that he should write a book about him. Finally, he did. That’s how “Bear Learns To Play Alone” was born. Bear was sad that Ziggy couldn’t come over to play for a while, and this is the story of how he coped. Of course, it should be a children’s book. It’s so accessible and it’s the type of story that a child would love. But how do you get Bear’s effervescent charisma to pop off the page? A friend is a teacher at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, located in Island Heights. She put him in touch with her student, Emily O’Shea, who is studying to be an art teacher.
The Toms River Times, February 19, 2022, Page 7 “She did exactly what was needed on every page,” he said. “She captured the dogs’ personalities.” “I met Bear a few times,” Emily said. “He’s really playful, and super sweet.” They were together at the Guild to do a signing. When she was asked to sign the book, she sketched Bear on the inside cover as well. Kim Skillman is the cofounder of Best Friends Fur Ever in Brick where the dogs came from. She attended the signing as well, to help find new fosters. She said Ziggy was originally fostered before being adopted. Bear had been surrendered to them by the owner. As soon as a picture was posted on social media, Kyle Stauffer saw him and told his dad about him. The group is always looking for foster parents for pets – someone to take care of a dog before they get adopted. The best way to reach out is via email: BFFDogRescueNJ@ gmail.com The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, and other ebook locations.
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─Photo by Chris Lundy Emily O’Shea and Ken Stauffer signed copies of their book at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild.
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─Photo by Chris Lundy Emily O’Shea drew a dog in each copy when signing the book.
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but will work in the building. Some of them may have an office right down the road here less than a mile away. They’ll do their office hours and come here and do their surgeries and go back to their offices,” he said. Ahearn noted the additional medical hubs that have been added to Barnegat, east Toms River “and this is the one that is probably the most ambitious.” One of those orthopedic surgeons is Dr. Chanakya “Sean” Jandhyala, of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. He said “this building will provide state of the art health care. We are going to have a new X-ray machine that will be in the office that will provide 3-D views of anatomy for us and an ambulatory surgery center so that means outpatient surgeries that can be done in the office.” “Patients can get shoulder scopes, knee scopes, hip replacements done here and minimally invasive spine surgery done in an outpatient setting so they won’t have to go into a hospital setting,” Dr. Jandhyala said. Mayor Hill served on the Board of CMC for several years and said he understood well the importance of the forthcoming medical facility. Joking with Ahearn he also noted the importance of a ratable for the township. He presented a certificate to Ahearn for the groundbreaking of CSH. “These centers are becoming the big thing with health care now and a lot of the procedures that used to be done in the hospital are being done in surgery centers,” the mayor added. Lacey Committeeman Peter Curatolo who works for the Ocean County Health Department was present at the ceremony. He concurred with Ahearn and told Micromedia Publications “it is a win-win for those parents and children here in Ocean County.” “Children Specialized has a 130-year commitment to children and youth with special health care needs,” CSH President and CEO, Dr. Matthew B. McDonald III said. “Today is a remarkable milestone where we will have the opportunity to serve those kids in this community.” Mark Montenero, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees; Capital Campaign Co-Chair; President of Autoland Toyota, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM Trucks said, “we are rolling out a $45 million fundraising campaign to support this amazing hospital. When our mission is complete there will be four more new outpatient centers including the one, we are breaking ground on today.” NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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Students Learn Art Of Baking, Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
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Continued From Page 12 student-athletes as they compete against the top basketball talent in the country,” said Bill Arnold, President & CEO, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and President, RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region. Operating the event in a safe and responsible manner is a priority, thus the tournament committee has adopted all necessary protocols and procedures from the state health department and CDC to support the safety of players, coaches, officials, partners and fans. “This event offers a platform for the most talented basketball teams and players from New Jersey to showcase their skills against top players and powerhouse teams nationwide,”
The Toms River Times, February 19, 2022, Page 13 said Dr. Mukesh Roy, Tournament Organizer and Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Ocean County Health Department. “It’s fantastic to have RWJBarnabas Health and their 35,000 Healthcare Heroes across New Jersey – who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe – as a partner for the return of this incredible showcase.” “RWJBarnabas Health has worked closely with Dr. Roy throughout the pandemic by supporting COVID-19 vaccination and testing in collaboration with the Ocean County Health Department and we are delighted to support this showcase event,” said Mr. Arnold. For more information on the Metro Basketball Classic, and the full schedule of games slated for RWJBarnabas Health Arena, visit metroclassicbasketball.com.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
What an Intracranial Headache Feels Like By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Having a headache is common, and probably 80 percent of people experience one in their life. There are all sorts of headache disorders such as migraines, tension, hormonal and cluster headaches. Popular medications can induce a headache including the very effective blood pressure pills known as “ACE inhibitors.” You probably have heard of the ACE receptor since that’s where the bug of 2020 binds to as it enters human cells. But what about intracranial headaches due to high pressure on the brain, have you heard of that? It’s a serious problem and I think it is important for you to understand what that type of headache feels like. It’s also critical to distinguish this form a migraine which often has an aura. Probably the most common symptom of intracranial hypertension (aside from the headache itself) is eye trouble! There is no aura. You may have blind spots, poor peripheral (side) vision, blurry vision, double vision, and temporary bouts of vision loss. Left untreated, many people experience permanent vision loss. An intracranial hypertension headache happens when there is increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the brain. Normally this occurs if a person has a traumatic brian injury, car accident, sports injury or a disease involving the spinal cord. It wasn’t that common except in the elderly population with high risk of a stroke, hydrocephalus or aneurysm. Nowadays, I get questions about severe, moving headaches frequently, so I’ve been researching the cause of these.
The hallmark symptom of course is a severe headache, one that might even move quickly around your head! It may be sharp and severe, or may feel like a dull, aching pressure that make your eyes hurt. You may feel less alert, and a bit confused but also possibly restless. As the pressure rises in your brain, you may become less able to speak like normal, and weaker. It may feel like it’s a little bit harder to breathe. These symptoms can come on in minutes, and wake you in the middle of the night. This is not a headache you can treat at home; this is a medical emergency in many cases because it could mean impending stroke or blindness. There are however a number of cases where individuals can walk around and sort of function in life with mild ICP. And this maybe you if you’ve been to dozens of doctors for your weird, unrelenting headaches. The condition can be diagnosed with a lumbar puncture that assesses the pressure of your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A visual examination looking for papilledema is critical as part of the fundamental work up. I hope this article has been helpful in terms of enlightening you to the new type of headache we are seeing. I hope it helps you to have learned the symptoms today in case you or a loved one experiences this. For more information visit the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation. Also, if you are interested, I have a more comprehensive version of this article. Please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide com-
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“Beyond the Sea: The Life and Times of Bobby Darin”
─Photo courtesy Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host Jimmy Scalia’s live, multimedia presentation, “Beyond the Sea: The Life and Times of Bobby Darin,” at 6 p.m. on February 23. Darin’s compelling story unfolds through memorabilia, music
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FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore McKayla Havemann-Fordyce has earned Girl Scouts of the USA’s rare national lifesaving award, the Medal of Honor. McKayla, a 10-year-old Brownie Girl Scout, saved her grandmother Nancy’s life by her heroic actions. Due to her quick thinking and action when her grandmother required emergency health services, her grandmother was able to get the care necessary for a positive outcome. On June 22, 2021, McKayla’s grandmother was experiencing shortness of breath and pains in her chest. Suffering from COPD, she knew she was having more of a hard time than usual. She called for McKayla and told her she needed help. McKayla helped get her to the kitchen to get her to a seated position. Nancy became visibly distressed and started becoming light-headed. She told McKayla she would need to call 911. McKayla remembered her training from Girl Scouts and how to give correct information to first responders. McKayla stayed calm and stayed with Nancy until she heard the sirens at which time she went outside to help first responders find where Nancy was in the home. Raymond Suiter Jr., Firefighter, Jackson Fire District #3, praised McKayla, saying, “In any emergency, people can become frazzled or erratic, but McKayla was able to follow the proper steps in a calm and collected manner. Her actions undoubtedly contributed to her grandmother’s positive outcome. Her poise in the face of an emer-
Girl Scout Earns Lifesaving Award gent situation is to be commended, and she is certainly deserving of the Medal of Honor.” She then proceeded to go to a neighbor’s house to look for help, but no one was home. McKayla knew to call her mother at work but, she did not respond. McKayla then called her emergency contact person on her phone and waited with first responders until her emergency contact person arrived. McKayla remained totally calm throughout the event and Nancy’s doctors said that had she not known what to do Nancy would have suffocated from the collapsed lung. Mohamed Elsawaf, MD, physician at Shore Pulmonary, Ocean NJ, extended his gratitude to McKayla for her heroic actions in the care of her grandmother, saying, “Due to her quick thinking and action when her grandmother required emergency health services, her grandmother was able to get the care our group provided at the hospital for a life-threatening situation. She conducted herself with composure and maturity and we are all very proud of her.” Recognizing this act of bravery, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Interim CEO Heather Coburn said, “McKayla performed a heroic act beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected at her age. Girl Scouts are encouraged to be resourceful, skilled, and ready to help others - McKayla’s quick thinking and exceptional judgment is inspiring to us all.” McKayla’s grandmother is recovering from a collapsed lung. McKayla will be recognized at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Annual meeting.
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Openings include: Grounds Keeper/Maintenance, Social Worker (Bilingual), Education Supervisor, Early Head Start Manager, Home Teacher (Bilingual) and more. Send your resume to HR@oceaninc.org Visit our website at: https://www.oceaninc.org/ to apply!
Another great photo from the January blizzard. This one was taken in Normandy Beach the day after the massive storm. (Photo by Diana Cirillo)
Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed
JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 9, once a week every Wednesday for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that
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Virtual Early Stage Memory Cafés Available
TOMS RIVER – Registration is under way for Virtual Early Stage Memory Cafés @ The Ocean County Library, for sessions that will begin in March. The popular program, administered by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey, is undergoing expansion throughout the library system, following its successful implementation in the Lacey Branch. The events are conducted through Zoom. Memory Cafés are monthly gatherings in which people experiencing memory
Berkeley Ladies Seniors Upcoming Trips
BERKELEY – The ladies spring getaway will be to Woodloch in the Poconos, from May 16 to May 20. They leave from Pine Beach. The cost is $735 each for a double. The deposit is $100 to hold your room. For more information, call 239-272-6857. They are going to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on June 6 to see the new comedy “I Left My Dignity In My Other Purse” staring Joyce DeWitt. The cost is $85. They leave the Berkeley Recreation Center at 9:15 a.m. All are welcome. More information call Marge at 239-272-6857. Next September they are going by bus to Mackinac Island Michigan on September 25 for 7 days. They leave from Pine Beach. It is $710 each for a double. Reservations or more information, call Marge at 239-272-6857.
Paws In The Park
BERKELEY – Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced Paws in the Park (formerly known as Yappy Hour) event for June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted! For years this event (Yappy Hour) was held in Ocean County Park in Lakewood. It now has a new name and a new home in the Robert J Miller Air Park Ocean County Fairgrounds in Berkeley Township. They are looking for vendors of “all things dog related” - items or services, shops to mom-and-pop home businesses. For more information contact Marc Steuer at 732-506-9090 ext. 5950, or msteuer@co.ocean. nj.us.
loss, and their caregivers, connect in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. Participants enjoy conversation, music, art, games, activities, and more. The meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers and are open to anyone with early stage memory loss. Three branches will host. • Ma nche st e r: Ma rch 3, f i r st
Thursday of every month, 10 a.m. • Lacey: March 5, first Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. • Toms River: March 7, first Monday of every month, 6 p.m. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline, 1-800-272-3900. Registrants will receive links to the
program by email. Volunteers are welcome to become facilitators. Training by the Alzheimer’s Association includes online learning, shadowing of similar groups, and mentoring. Prospective facilitators are required to undergo background checks. Learn more by emailing Program Coordinator Nicolette Vasco, navasco@alz.org.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Cool As A Cucumber? Dear Joel, I admit it; I can be cranky sometimes. My patience gets short, and the littlest things set me off. But you seem to be so grounded. What are your tips for not losing your cool? Answer: Tr y to f ig u re out what’s really bother i ng you. A re you bored or tired or worried about something? Sometimes a change of scenery really helps. Spending time in nature, even a walk down the block, has been proven to improve your mood, and vi-
tamin D lifts yo u r s p i r i t s too. Fi nal ly, counting to 10 really works. Try it sometimes. Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
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