2019-11-09 - The Toms River Times

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By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – This year marked the 7th anniversary of the day Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey coast, taking over 140 lives and causing at least $70 billion in damage.

While many would say the Jersey Shore is on the mend or nearly healed, there are a remaining few who continue to feel the lasting effects of Sandy’s devastation at home.

State and local leaders came together recently to draw attention to the flaws in recovery programs and the rising cost of flood insurance that have kept so many from fully rebuilding their homes destroyed by Sandy, even now in 2019.

The Quinn family of Silverton in Toms River is one of these families.

Seven years ago, storm surges from the Barnegat Bay sent three foot waves crashing into Doug Quinn’s ranch-style home, flooding

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—Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Casey Sugrue, 16, of Toms River casts her creepy gaze at the parade. (Right) The Ward family went bananas over this year’s parade. Shannon, Tim Ward and their 11-month old daughter Silver found the Halloween parade quite appealing.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – D o w n t o w n To m s River was once again fi lled with costumed creatures, marching bands and f loats on Halloween Night.

(Sandy - See Page 5)

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Toms River’s 81st H a l l owe e n P a r a d e maintained its record as the second largest Halloween parade in the world and drew several thousand people to (Parade - See Page 4)

Soldiers Overseas Request Christmas Decorations

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Troops serving overseas are in a hostile, harsh environment, and welcome anything that reminds them of home.

And nothing says a piece of home like Christmas decorations.

Lloyd Mullikin, a Bayville resident and a veteran, has been collecting items to send to troops. He ships them in boxes to soldiers that he has been in contact with, so that he knows

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“Nothing fancy, just cheap dollar store items,” came the request of a soldier serving in Afghanistan.

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 observe and take part in the spooky event.

The popular parade is coordinated by the members of Toms River Fire Company No. 1. The fi re company was founded in 1896 and the parade has rarely been canceled, one such exception was in 2012 due to the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. The blustery weather may have given an air of autumn to the event but it was thankfully devoid of rain.

Various organizations and individuals marched or rode down the parade route which had judges award fi rst and second places in a variety of categories.

This year’s parade Grand Marshall was Joseph Placente, who fi rst took part in 1937. “I was seven years old and I dressed up as Donald Duck,” Placente said. He joined Toms River Fire Company No. 2 in 1958 and has become a life member.

He was honored in 1968 by New Jersey as “Fireman of the Year” for his heroic action in saving the life of William Kennedy.

Placente is well known around the township for his strong expression of patriotism, often draped in red, white and blue and carrying an American flag during Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances. Some refer to him as “Mr. Patriot.”

“I have had one of the lives a person could possibly hope for,” Placente said.

“If I had to do it over again there would be no changes. I have had a great run.

Thank you, all my friends and God Bless America!”

As always parade spectators prepared their seating hours before the parade began and many were in costume to watch the event. Dshawn Burgos, of Toms River, Elisabeth Hull of Beachwood and Megan Brennan were costumed as, respectively, a gangster, Wednesday from the Addams Family and Little Red Riding Hood as they prepared for a busy night working at Dunkin Donuts inside the Toms River Library.

Nick Bernstein and Amanda Row of Toms River were seated around 4:15 p.m. for the parade right next to the parade stand for a front street view. “He was supposed to be dressed as the Joker,” Row said, disappointed. She was dressed as the comic book villain’s girlfriend Harley Quinn.

“This is our second year to come out for this,” Bernstein said.

Down the street were James Pearce and Alexandria Davila of Barnegat who were enjoying a few slices of pizza from Capone’s prior to the start of the parade. They sat on a public bench. “It’s our fi rst time to see the parade together,” said Davila, who was sporting devil horns.

Casey Sugrue, 16, of Toms River captured the attention of her fellow spectators as she sat waiting for the parade to begin.

Costumed in face paint which extended to her arms with a skull-like grimace and rhinestones on her face she appeared quite ready for a night of fright.

“It took three hours to apply the makeup and the rhinestones. I saw the makeup online and wanted to do something with the rhinestones. I combined it with a mer-

maid look. I laid out where the rhinestones would be applied in a drawing.

“I lost one of my costume contact lenses unfortunately,” she said. The contact lens made her left eye an eerie milky white in sharp contrast to her right eye’s hazel color.

Her father William Sugrue could not have been prouder of her artistic ability.

“We come out to this every year. My other daughter is in the Toms River High School North Marching band and we will be watching for her. We sat at this same spot last year.”

Some families just went bananas over the parade but none more than Shannon and Tim Ward of Toms River who dressed as yellow fruit while their 11-month old daughter, Silver, wore a monkey costume.

Both parents had previously marched in the parade as members of high school bands but “this is our fi rst time to spend Halloween as a family and we hope this will become a family tradition,” Shannon Ward said.

Perhaps the most unique costumed offering was Mila Triolo, 4, of Beachwood who was dressed as Ocean County’s very own celebrity, Sondra Fortunato, who is well known for her decorated vehicle filled with signs and newspaper clippings noting her various titles and her ballroom gown and tiara.

Mila’s mom Jenna Pasquariello said, “We’ve done this parade since she was born and we thought it would be cool to decorate the small car we bought her for her birthday and make it into a miniature

Sondra car. Sondra is famous and we hope to meet her at some point during the parade.”

While it is unknown if that meeting took place, Fortunato was made aware of her pint-sized replica and was extremely flattered. “They say the best form of flattery is imitation,” Fortunato said moments before setting out along the parade route to once again ride down Main Street.

This parade marked Thomas Kelaher’s last in his role as township mayor. He recalled coming to it for the fi rst time in 1963. “My wife Carol was the fi rst person to ride in an illuminated float in the 1930s.”

The float had been created by her family who owned JW Finley Heating and Cooling Service since the 1920s. “This is a great parade,” Kelaher said.

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Continued From Page 1 the house where he lived with his teenaged daughter with four feet of water.

Later, Quinn became one of many who were underpaid by their flood insurance company after Sandy. Despite a $254,000 damage assessment and $250,000 in flood insurance coverage, the Quinn’s initially received only $92,000, of which their mortgage company held half, leaving them with little money to remediate and rebuild.

Quinn spent years tied up in the NJ Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program, which was created under the Christie Administration.

The RREM Program is meant to provide grant awards to the primary residences of homeowners for activities necessary to restore their storm-damaged homes, including reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and/or other mitigation activities, according to the NJ Department of Community Affairs.

The holdup ended up costing him even more, adding $42,000 in legal fees in the fight to get what he was entitled to rebuild.

On Oct. 27, 2019, nearly seven years to the day Sandy hit, Quinn was joined by Senator Bob Menendez, and other Sandy survivors and advocates as he returned to his finally-rebuilt home.

“We are happy to finally get home after Superstorm Sandy,” said Quinn.

The Quinn family was first visited by Sen. Menendez in July 2014, when they dis-

The Toms River Times, November 9, 2019, Page 5 cussed the systemic problems that delayed recovery for thousands of Sandy survivors.

“When I visited Doug’s storm-wrecked home back in 2014, I made a promise that I wouldn’t stop fighting until he and his family could return home. It’s been an honor to keep that promise, but I won’t be satisfied until we fix what’s broken,” said Sen. Menendez.

The theme of the Oct. 27 celebration at Quinn’s newly-rebuilt home was ‘finished but undone,’ because while the Quinns fi nally regained their home, many other families have not and there is much work to be done to fix disaster recovery systems.

“The fact that it took seven years shows just how broken disaster recovery is in America and how badly the National Flood Insurance Program needs to be reformed,” said Quinn. “American families need affordable flood insurance and the senator’s NFIP reauthorization bill promises to deliver that by eliminating the waste and fraud that have come to characterize the program” Sen. Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee that oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), authored the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP-Re) Act of 2019, which “tackles systemic problems with flood insurance, puts it back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after flood disasters,” according to officials.

Menendez claims that “without real reform, we’ll be facing the same exact problems we faced after Superstorm Sandy when the next storm comes.”

The NFIP-Re caps premiums to keep flood insurance affordable but also includes individual and community wide mitigation.

Affordable flood insurance is key to ensuring the revival and survival of coastal communities, according to Joe Mangino, President of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP).

“If our flood insurance rates triple or quadruple over the next four years all this fighting we have done over the last 7 years to get myself, Doug and other families home will be useless because we will be forced out and our communities will crumble,” said Mangino.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Assembly Needs To Pass Code Blue Law Although homelessness is not a seasonal issue, it certainly is a social issue that gains more focus and public attention as the summer season gives way to the dropping temperatures of the fall. Here in New Jersey, our State Legislature has taken significant steps to help the homeless or those defined by law as “at risk individuals” as the temperature drops through the creation of the Code Blue alert program.

The Code Blue alert program presently allows individual County Emergency Management coordinators to declare a Code Blue when temperatures are projected to reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without precipitation or 32 degrees or lower with precipitation. A Code Blue alert can also be declared if the National Weather Ser-

vice wind-chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more.

Upon declaration of a Code Blue alert, individual municipalities are authorized to open up emergency warming centers to provide shelter to those in need, those who are at risk for weather related exposure or possible death.

Between November 2018 and March of 2019, the Township of Toms River utilized the Riverwood Fieldhouse at Riverwood Park for its emergency warming center. On nights when a Code Blue was declared, the Township was averaging between 25-40 individuals who were seeking shelter from the elements. Each of these individuals received a hot meal for dinner and a warm and safe place to sleep.

During the course of the 2018-2019 Code Blue program, the Toms River Town-

ship Council was alerted to an issue with the present state of the Code Blue law that did not appear to coincide with the spirit of why the law was initially drafted. On Christmas Eve, 2018, the temperature in Toms River dropped below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather was dry, there was no precipitation, and thus the Code Blue was declared and at risk residents were able to have a warm and safe place to reside.

On Christmas Day, 2018, the temperatures rose to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but because it was sunny and there was no precipitation, the Code Blue alert by law could not be declared. Simply put, the temperature rose from 24 degrees Fahrenheit to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and as a result, the Code Blue was not declared, the warming center did not open, and the “at risk individuals” were left at risk.

Recognizing that below freezing is below freezing, whether or not there is precipitation, the Toms River Township Council passed a resolution calling upon our State Legislature to draft a bill authorizing the declaration of a Code Blue when temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of precipitation.

Senator Robert W. Singer, Deputy Minority Leader, Legislative District 30, immediately responded to Toms River Township’s call for assistance, drafting and acting as the Primary Sponsor for New Jersey Senate Bill S3422. New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 proposes a change to the Code Blue alert program to allow for a Code Blue to be declared once temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of precipitation. Senate Bill S3422 is also sponsored by

Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., and Senator Vin Gopal.

On June 20, 2019, New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 was presented before the full Senate for a vote and passed overwhelmingly with 34 Senators in support and 2 Senators not in support of the change in the law. On this same date, this proposed bill was referred to the New Jersey State Assembly for consideration, and is presently under consideration in the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee.

I am respectfully calling upon our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly to take action and support S3422. Simply put, this bill will save lives and will provide the protection to at risk individuals that was certainly contemplated and intended with the original legislation.

I am respectfully indicating

to our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly that time is of the essence, that the weather temperatures are dropping, and that the Assembly’s support of S3422 can help make a difference in the lives of many at risk individuals this winter.

New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 is a non-partisan bill that is designed to protect members of our community that our struggling. It provides an opportunity for all of us to come together and make a positive change in our community. Please join me in encouraging our State Assembly to support the action of our State Senate, and to advance New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 to the desk of Governor Murphy.

Terrance L. Turnbach Toms River Township Council, Ward 4

Letters To The Editor No Reporting On Little Egg Harbor As the saying goes no news is good news, or is it? If you are a subscriber of the Asbury Park or the Atlantic City Press and live in Southern Ocean County you may have noticed that they both are devoid of local news. We are either too far north or too far south to have a reporter assigned to cover our area.

It is no secret that the printed

media is under financial pressure. Advertising revenue is down and the digital media has taken its toll. Our dependence on local news rests almost entirely with social media and the Sandpaper, a Long Beach Island weekly that reports local events but by no means will awarded a Pulitzer for investigative journalism.

At one time both the Asbury Park and Atlantic City Press had a reporter assigned to cover Little Egg’s municipal

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business, these reporters have since retired or reassigned and not replaced. While the Atlantic City Press is designated as the official newspaper for Little Egg Harbor, and receives a sizable amount of revenue from the Township they do not have a reporter assigned to the Township.

The loss of reliable local news source has many consequences one of them is the inability to watchdog the actions of government agencies and elected officials. With attendance at town council meetings at an all-time low, transparency has become an issue. Little Egg Harbor has scaled back on the number of scheduled meetings from what was once 21 a year to 16. It used to be that if you couldn’t attend a town council meeting, you could read about it the next day in your local paper, today that’s simply no longer the case. Without community journalism digging through property records or attending city council meetings, looking for official wrongdoing and revealing secret deals,

Letters To days The Editor local politicians will operate of precipitous drops, a more credible his rambling unchecked - with predictable consequences.

Recently the publisher of the A/C news stated that he will strengthen their commitment to community journalism, hopefully that will include Southern Ocean County and if not, as the saying goes no news is good news, or is it?

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It’s Naïve To Believe Trump Still A recent letter decries media criticism of Donald Trump.

She tells us he’s “doing a great job” but offers no specifics to back up that very general statement.

Like most Trump supporters she’d likely point to the economy even though the economic upturn began under President Obama before continuing under Trump.

And while there have been days of tremendous gains on Wall Street during Trump’s term there have also been

sign of the turbulence and uncertainty caused in part by his erratic behavior and questionable policy decisions. Two comments from her letter seem worthy of a response from someone not in agreement with her assessments.

She claims Obama never had to deal with the same media scrutiny as Trump. Anyone who watched ten minutes of Fox News during the Obama years knows that not to be true. It bears noting that many of their attacks were not on his policies but extended into non political matters like the absurd “birther” conspiracy or the “Latte Salute.”

Another comment stuck in my craw was her description of CNN and MSNBC viewers as “naive.” It seems more naive to take the word of a pathological liar over any media outlet that offers independent corroboration for their claims. Of course Trump supporters are always willing to dismiss evidence of his criminal behavior as “fake news” and instead find

wildly speculative twitter rants.

She is entitled to her beliefs.

She has the right to believe a man with a history of shady business practices is now committed to the betterment of the working man. She is free to believe that hundreds of dedicated public servants in the intelligence field are lying about both 2016 and ongoing election interference.

She is free to believe Trump’s boast of wiping out the federal deficit is best served by giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. She is entitled to believe his childish behavior is warranted and not the defensive posturing of a man boxed into a corner by his own lies.

She is entitled to believe all these things and more in spite of mounting evidence suggesting a man guilty of multiple criminal acts. To many of us though it does seem a bit “naive.”

Bill Pane Farmingdale

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Continued From Page 5 insurance companies,” stated Jody Stewart of the NJOP. “New Jersey Organizing Project’s goal is to see every Sandy survivor get home and be able to afford to stay in their homes.”

Another Sandy survivor, and organizer with the NJOP, Alison Arne highlighted that this is not just a coastal issue but a statewide issue, as 95 percent of NJ municipalities have flood insurance claims filed.

“And that’s why the NFIP-Re is so important, it puts billions of dollars into mitigation.

For every $1 we spend in mitigation, we save $6 in disaster recovery,” she added.

In addition to flawed recovery programs or costly flood insurance premiums, organizations like NJOP are working to address another issue: clawbacks.

A clawback is the recovery of monies already paid by insurance companies or programs requiring storm survivors to pay back their own insurance money, a loan, or a grant because of “an outdated and dysfunctional disaster recovery system,” as the NJOP puts it.

Robert Wachendorf of Brick Township is yet another Sandy survivor, one who has lost nearly everything to the storm and now faces a fear of clawbacks.

Wachendorf and his family were displaced

by Sandy and are still not yet returned home, residing in a rental for the time being.

“A clawback can be very damaging to our family since we’ve recently exhausted our savings and are now saddled with heavy credit card debt,” he explained.

Mangino visited the Wachendorf family on Oct. 27, along with other leaders including Congressman Andy Kim, at their rental home.

“It’s tragic that Robert and Kristine’s children have spent either all or most of their lives as displaced Sandy victims. They deserve to have family stability. Recovery programs need to work faster and more efficiently than what is currently taking place with Sandy recovery,” Mangino said.

Some action has been taken already, when Governor Phil Murphy put a freeze on clawbacks in 2018. However, the problem has not yet been solved. As NJOP stated, a freeze does not mean money is not owed, just that repayment is not due at this time.

Congressman Kim added: “It breaks my heart when families tell me they are still not in their homes after Superstorm Sandy…To those of you whose homes were damaged, to those of you scammed by fraud or treated unfairly, to those of you worried about the next storm or flood, I promise you I will keep fighting for you and your families.”

Law Enforcement Personnel: Join Our Group TOMS RIVER – Our goal is to bring together Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, State Troopers, Prosecutors Investigators and Career Firefighters living in and around Ocean County.

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road, Toms River. Yearly dues are $20 in addition at each meeting we charge $5 to cover lunch.

As a chapter of the statewide organization, we discuss issues related to our pension and benefits. We also share a lot of war stories

and brotherhood. If interested in joining, please let us know and an application will be forwarded. Please keep the posts related to our common retiree issues and other information for the good of our professions.

Remember, you do not have to be retired from an Ocean County department to join.

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TOMS RIVER – “Parents who host lose the most” the meaning behind that slogan will be explored when prevention specialists, law enforcement officers and members of the public come out for a discussion about teen substance abuse.

The discussion that will also give focus to underage drinking will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch at 101 Washington St. Camden County/Winslow Township Police officers Chris Dubler and Steve Pearson will guide participants through a typical teenager’s bedroom to help discover signs of substance abuse.

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from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the concert. Light refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall afterwards.

All proceeds from this event will benefit various church projects. Please join us in welcoming the start of the 2019 Holiday Season with this festive concert!

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OCVTS Performing Arts Academy Brings ‘The Crucible’ To Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy will take to the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, to present “The Crucible.”

The Grunin Center is located on the main campus of Ocean County College, on College Drive in Toms River.

The year is 1692. The location is Salem, Massachusetts. A group of young girls led by the reverend’s niece, Abigail, are found dancing in the woods. When discovered by the reverend, his daughter falls ill.

The next day, it’s discovered that another family’s child – Ruth Putnam – has similar symptoms. The Putnams have lost most of their children at birth, so when their only living child starts to wither, they demand answers. In order to determine the cause of their illness, Abigail leads the Puritans to believe that witches are to blame. This fear causes irrational suspicion to spread through the community.

In addition to avoiding punishment, Abigail has an alternative motive behind her accusation of the Salem women. Before the events of the play, Abigail had an affair

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ll too often we hear friends, family and clients repeating these lines to us, that somehow over the past few months, years or decades, they have noticed some “leaking” with everyday activities and bodily responses.

This problem may have randomly emerged or slowly developed but either way they can cause havoc on your life. We understand that a lot of people feel uncomfortable talking about this subject matter and choose to conceal it, however, no one should feel this way because it is a fairly common problem yet it does not have to be your norm.

Leaking when sneezing, laughing, coughing or changing body positions can describe a form of incontinence called stress incontinence. It occurs when there is increased pressure in the abdomen and pelvic region causing increased pressure on your bladder that subsequently results in a loss of urine. If you think about the last time you sneezed, you probably felt some pressure on your stomach as you let your sneeze out. Or when you had a really hard laugh and called it a “belly laugh.” Or when you went to pick up a heavy object and tensed your whole body to do so. These

scenarios describe a potential time when you had some leakage because your pelvic floor muscles were unable to overcome the pressure in your abdomen as a result of these events.

What are pelvic floor muscles? They are a group of muscles that line the bottom of your pelvic region. They have a bunch of responsibilities including assisting with posture, stability, sexual functions, and bladder and bowel control. When you sneeze, laugh or cough, these muscles need to be able to provide you the support needed to prevent any loss of urine.

They should be able to contract just like any other muscle in your body to perform their job appropriately.

For example, when you go to lift up your groceries, your bicep muscle contracts to support the additional weight or resistance from your grocery bag. In the same manner, your pelvic floor muscles should be contracting as you sneeze, laugh or cough to keep your pelvic organs supported and prevent any leaking.

This reaction of the pelvic floor muscles may not be happening for multiple reasons. It may mean these muscles are weak and need some help with strengthening to improve their function. Or it may mean these

muscles are too tight and may need some help with elongation so they can contract better. Or it may mean these muscles need some help with coordination as they are not contracting at the right time – maybe too late or too early. Either way these are all things that can be addressed by a pelvic floor physical therapist.

How would I know which of these reasons is causing the incontinence I am experiencing? Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy is a pelvic health and wellness center with physical therapists who specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy.

The therapists have all undergone training post their Doctoral degrees to specifically treat muscles in the pelvic region. Through a thorough history and examination, they will be able to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to address your concerns.

In general, physical therapists work on the musculoskeletal system to address movement and overall daily functions. The pelvic floor muscles are no different, except that they have functions that go beyond just helping with movement. At Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy, we

will address what’s potentially causing you to leak when you sneeze, laugh or cough, and guide you through appropriate exercises and interventions to improve your overall wellbeing. Therapy involves therapeutic regimens that are non-surgical or invasive. Treatment typically consists of learning appropriate exercises and receiving education about bladder control.

Physical therapists have direct access in the State of New Jersey, meaning you do not need a prescription to attend therapy. However, if your insurance company requires a script you will be informed.

No matter how long you have been experiencing any urinary problems, please call our office to address your concerns. We will assist you in setting up an initial evaluation to be treated by one of our specialized pelvic floor physical therapists. Don’t hesitate on addressing this problem because simple changes could improve your whole quality of life. Call our office at 732-506-3471.

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with John Proctor, and she is jealous of John’s wife, Elizabeth, who becomes one of the accused.

The entire town is ignorant to Abigail’s true goals, and their fear and wrath become a more powerful force than witchcraft. With neighbor turning on neighbor, the townspeople are left wondering, “Who’s next?”

At first, the accused are the poor and homeless, the ones who have strayed from the community’s beliefs. Then the unimaginable happens: the two pillars of Puritan beliefs and God’s teachings – Martha Corey and Rebecca Nurse – are put under arrest.

After being accused, Elizabeth is tested on her knowledge of her husband’s affair.

She protects him and unwittingly causes his arrest.

Based off a true historical event, altered to mirror events in his life more than 200 years later, Arthur Miller’s American classic is as timely as ever.

Performances: Friday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $16 (plus fees). 92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 20192020 Grunin Center Season.

To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Model Railroad Display

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders will delight fans of all ages with their working set-up of O gauge, HO gauge and N gauge trains from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Ocean County Historical Society.

The Ocean County Historical Society is located at 26 Hadley Ave. The display will also be present from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8.

Admission is free. Donations are welcome Call 732-341-1880 for reservations.

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Ocean County Residents Can “Recycle Right” With New Guide

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Don’t know whether to throw out or recycle that cardboard box? How about bottle caps? Ocean County officials are looking to help residents “recycle right” with the new 2019-2020 Ocean County Recycling Guide.

“This guide is one of many on-going public outreach programs making it easy for residents to recycle right,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the recycling program. “Knowing what is recycled in our communities will save everyone time and money in the long run.”

The Ocean County Recycling Guide is meant to help address residents’ important recycling questions and concerns. In the guide, you can find information regarding bulky waste disposal, medication/needle disposal and medication drop-off locations, plastic film recycling, single stream recycling, backyard composting and recycling, and more. There is also information available on both of the County’s Recycling Centers as well as the municipal recycling centers.

“Our recycling programs allow us to protect the environment and helps us to save space at

the landfill,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “With the help of our residents, Ocean County can continue to be a leader in recycling.”

So where can you find it? The guide will be available in every municipalities’ town hall and recycling center, as well as the Northern and Southern Recycling Centers in Lakewood and Manahawkin, respectively. It will also be available at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall, at Ocean County Library branch locations, and in PDF form on the Department of Solid Waste Management’s Facebook page, @ocswm or on the website co. ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/frmHomeSW.aspx.

“Ocean County residents have always embraced recycling. We want to make certain they have the correct information as programs and requirements have changed over the years,” Quinn said. “Ocean County is making a substantial investment into its recycling program with new equipment, allowing us to stay competitive in an ever-changing market. We encourage our citizens to help in this effort.”

For more information, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

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TOMS RIVER - High quality vendors, crafters, arts, specialty food items, gift baskets, a baked sale and a 50/50 raffle will all be part of the Extended Arms’s annual Holiday Shopping Event on Sunday, Dec. 1.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St. Tickets are $5 each. For information e-mail

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Breast Implants and Lymphoma Women choose to get breast implants, either for breast reconstruction but more overwhelmingly for cosmetic reasons. Recently there has been a good deal of news coverage about a connection between breast implants and cancer. This relates to a report that the FDA has released regarding women with breast implants developing a specific type of cancer called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.

It should be noted that this is not a type of breast cancer, but a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system. In most cases, the lymphoma is found in the implant scar tissue or in the fluid around the implant.

The FDA first identified an association between breast implants and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in 2011, but at the time there were so few cases that it was difficult to determine exactly what the risk factors were. The FDA now has more than 400 reports of women who develop this Lymphoma after having a breast implant surgery.

While research is certainly ongoing, data suggests that this type of lymphoma occurs more frequently with breast implants that have textured surfaces rather than smooth surfaces. Although this is a concern for women with breast implants, it should be noted that the risk of developing this type of lymphoma from a textured implant varies from 1 in 4,000 to 1 in 30,000. Therefore, it is quite rare. But never the less, women with breast implants need to be aware of the possibility.

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—Photo provided by the Office of the New Jersey 10th Legislative District NJ 10th Legislative District Assemblyman Greg McGuckin honored English teacher Jeanne Tammie Pagano with a plaque and a ceremonial resolution during an Oct. 24 ceremony held at Toms River High School East. Pagano received the legislative district’s “Excellence in Education” award.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - New Jersey 10th Legislative District Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin recently presented the 20th Annual “Excellence in Education Award” to English teacher Jeanne Tammie Pagano.

The lawmakers made the presentation during a ceremony at Toms River High School East where Pagano teaches.

“It’s an honor to present the 20th Annual Excellence in Education Award to Jeanne Pagano who has established an admirable reputation at Toms River East. She excels in classroom management and supports her students learning in an enthusiastic and creative environment,” Holzapfel said.

The “Excellence in Education Award” is awarded annually by the 10th District lawmakers. They are presented to the elementary, middle school or high school teacher within the legislative district who best exemplifies commitment and dedication to classroom teaching.

“It is incredible to think that we’ve been honoring our teachers in this district for twenty years and each year the field of applicants get better and better. Mrs. Pagano clearly is held high regard by her students, colleagues and the administration.

We hope to continue to give this award to excellent teachers such as Mrs. Pagano for another 20 years” Wolfe said.

A graduate of Georgian Court College and Toms River resident, Pagano started her career at Toms River East in 2008. In addition to teaching English, she served as a member of several school growth committees including the student-centered organization, Raiders Helping Raiders.

The lawmakers expressed that Pagano has the ability to connect her students with the course material in a fun an engaging manor and her innovative teaching style has had a positive impact on the thousands of students she has taught throughout her tenure.

“It is clear that Mrs. Pagano is loved by all the students at Toms River East and her enthusiasm for teaching has earned her the admiration of her fellow colleagues. Mrs. Pagano stands as a symbol of excellence in teaching and is a model for those who teach or desire to make a difference in our children’s present and future. She is a reflection of the outstanding level of education at the Toms River School District and the State of New Jersey.

We extend our sincere best wishes in all her future endeavors,” McGuckin said.

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A recent thank you letter sent to Mullikin, Nancy Seibert, the VFW Posts 9503 and 8352, American Legion Post 348, Ocean County Federation of Republican Women, and Holiday City Berkeley Veterans and Friends said “Your care packages mean a lot to us and it is clear that you put a lot of time, care and thought into what you put into them.”

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• Dryer Sheets • Old cell phones can be dropped off, too, since they are recycled and exchanged for phone cards which are included in the troop mailings.

Where To Donate Most of the retirement community clubhouses in Berkeley Township have dropoff locations. Other locations include the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River, and Sarah’s Beauty Salon, at 441 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9), Bayville.

The shipping costs can be extraordinary for all these items. That’s why tax deductible donations to pay for the shipping may be sent to VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721. A check can be made payable to “VFW Post 9503, Troop Mailing Fund.”

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—Photo Provided By Hackensack Meridian Health Point Pleasant Borough Superintendent William Smith receives a ceremonial grant for $7,000 for the district’s efforts to combat youth vaping from Regina Foley, Ph.D., MBA, RN, chief hospital executive at Southern Ocean Medical Center, who presented the award on behalf of Hackensack Meridian Health.

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT – The borough school district recently received a $7,000 grant provided by Hackensack Meridian Health’s Take Vape Away campaign.

Point Pleasant was the first community to receive the grant. A check presentation was held on Oct. 29 at the borough’s high school which was followed by a panel discussion about youth vaping use.

The community forum/panel discussion led by medical experts, school district leaders and educators warned parents and students about the perils of e-cigarettes.

Borough School District Superintendent Vincent Smith headed the community forum and was joined by panel moderator and Chief Hospital Executive of Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center Regina Foley.

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Continued From Page 16 The panel discussion also included a presentation by the school’s Youth Dart Coalition and panelists Dr. Gustavo E. DeLaLuz, of Shore Pulmonary Associates, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Jessica Wood, of Point Pediatrics, Dr. Eric C. Alcera, of Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nicole Hankins of the high school’s Substance Abuse Council (SAC), Abby Thompson, of the Dart Coalition/Institute for Prevention and Recovery and Borough Police Detective Dave Scalabrini.

More than 1,600 patients have been treated for lung injuries associated with vaping across the U.S. and 34 have died, including a New Jersey woman and two others in the Tri-State area, according to the CDC. Foley said, “the number of adolescents has grown exponentially and today more than one in four high school students report using e-cigarettes, which is a dramatic increase in just one year.”

“We are grateful for the support from Hackensack Meridian Health to help prevent students of the Point Pleasant Borough from starting to vape and assist those already using e-cigarettes to overcome their nicotine addiction,” said Smith.

Smith added, “this grant comes at the perfect time to build upon our local efforts already in place to address the health effects that come along with e-cigarette use.”

“As a father and health care executive, I am alarmed at the vaping epidemic especially when it comes to young people and I am pleased that Hackensack Meridian Health is taking the lead against youth vaping,” said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Experts are still uncertain what is causing the serious lung injuries, but regulators and lawmakers are proposing banning several products.

The FDA will develop guidelines to remove from the market all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco. For more information visit takevapeaway.com

Knights of Columbus Fundraising Trips

MANAHAWKIN – The following are the Knights of Columbus fundraising trips for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Jude’s Hospital for Children and other charities: • November 19-20, 2019: Trip to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino includes hotel, buffet, transportation, driver gratuity, $20

casino credit and comps. Cost is $195 per person.

• December 4, 2019: Sight & Sound Theater “Miracle of Christmas” includes admission, buffet lunch, transportation, and driver gratuity. Cost is $139.

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Despite numerous attacks by the Trump administration, Obamacare remains standing with approximately 4.1 million individuals enrolled in ACA health insurance plans for 2019, according to a report by BBC. Since its implementation in 2010, the ACA has helped millions receive the health care they need.

“Before the ACA, health insurance was unaffordable and unavailable for many. Now, with Obamacare, if you meet certain qualifications, the government will help pay for your monthly premiums and out-of-pocket cost. And for those who have preexisting medical conditions, you can no longer be denied coverage under Obamacare,” according to the ACA website.

While the Trump administration has been successful in repealing the Obamacare requirement which dictates that one must buy health insurance or pay a tax penalty, the law itself still stands.

Beginning November 1, 2019, you can begin your application to enroll in a 2020 health plan.

You must enroll before December 15, 2019 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

There are certain life changes that can qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period including getting married, having a baby or adopting a child, getting divorced or legally separated, death of someone on your marketplace plan, moving, and loss of health insurance among others, according to Healthcare.gov.

Plans sold during the 2020 Open Enrollment period will take effect on January 1, 2020.

In addition, the amount you pay for insurance has to do with your income. At healthcare.gov/ lower-costs, you can take a quick survey to estimate how much your premium will be based on your household size and income.

According to a report by CNN, the average premium for the benchmark health insurance plan will drop 4 percent for the 2020 coverage year.

Now that Open Enrollment season is in full swing, you have a plethora of options to choose from to apply: Online at healthcare.gov By phone at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855889-4325) With in-person help Through an agent or broker Through certified enrollment partner websites With a paper application More information on how to apply can be found at healthcare.gov/apply-and-enroll/ how-to-apply/. Healthcare.gov also provides a check-list to help you gather the necessary items before starting an application. This can be found at: healthcare.gov/downloads/apply-for-or-renew-coverage.pdf.

In addition, Ocean County Senior Services will be offering up one-on-one assistance for local seniors in enrolling in Medicare.

Medicare Part D Days will provide local seniors with one-on-one assistance, held at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on November 8, 13 and 14 and also December 4 and 5.

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Does My Insurance Have A Hearing Aid Benefit?

It can be quite confusing figuring out whether your insurance carries a hearing aid benefit. What we do know is MEDICARE does not pay for hearing aids and MEDICAID does. However, many secondary insurances have a hearing aid benefit if you’re willing to spend hours of your time on the phone speaking with a live representative to give you that information.

To save you time, this is what I know: First, a large majority of CIGNA plans have a hearing aid benefit. This benefit is administered by a 3rd party administrator called Amplifon. You are required to register through Amplifon’s portal such that the Audiologists staff can assess your benefits information and print it out. Second, many of the AETNA plans have a hearing aid benefit either through a 3rd party such as Amplifon or a flat monetary benefit that is paid to the Audiologist. This benefit can range from $500 to $750 in most cases.

Third, those of you that have Federal BC/BS typically have a $1250 hearing aid benefit per ear. In addition, those Federal employees can also choose to go through a 3rd party administrator such as TruHearing. Fourth, many of the Ford and/or General Motors retirees have a hearing aid benefit administered through 3rd

parties such as American Hearing Benefits (AHB) or AudioNet. Other 3d party administrators include HEAR USA, EPIC, and Your Hearing Network. The best advice that I can give you is to provide your Audiologist with your insurance information so that they can verify your benefits. In the vast majority of these plans, you will save a significant amount of money taking advantage of your 3rd party benefit.

The pitfalls of these plans include the following: Most of these plans do not offer long 0% interest plans The Audiologist is limited to specific manufacturers for the hearing aid selected. In many cases, this may not be the best hearing instrument for the patient’s lifestyle and listening needs The Audiologist can charge for their time after the first year of services Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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

Peppermint Is A Cool Solution For IBS

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many people have lost their joy in eating and that’s because they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS which includes many symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and suppressed immunity. One hallmark symptom is that which affects your ability to eliminate. I’m referring to diarrhea, or constipation, or alternating between the two.

An actual diagnosis of IBS is based upon your duration of symptoms which must be six months or more. If you’re tired of the problem, and sad because you have to toilet-map every trip to the mall, then maybe peppermint is something you should try.

Peppermint is a beautiful plant that has been medicinally treasured for centuries. Known botanically as Mentha piperita, peppermint is actually a hybrid! It’s the hybrid baby of its parents watermint and spearmint.

Most people know that applying peppermint essential oil to your temples can help with a headache, and that peppermint gum and candies freshen your breath. Mint leaves can be infused into a pitcher of ice water for instant freshness, not to mention antibacterial and anti-fungal effects. I think that’s where mint excels for people, it has been proven to help with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IBS. Peppermint is available at any health food store (soft gels and liquid extracts) and supermarket (usually as a tea). You can also buy it in the produce section of some supermarkets as fresh whole leaf. The supplements of peppermint oil (enteric coated) are considered a

relatively safe, effective traditional holistic remedy. I’m not referring to essential oil, I’m referring to a dietary supplement of peppermint oil which acts as a smooth muscle relaxant inside your intestines, as well as an antispasmodic herb. It is also known to help with gas, bloating, and minor cramping.

The latest study published in the August 27, 2019 issue of Gastroenterology was conducted in part, to evaluate the safety and efficacy for peppermint in people with IBS. They used two different formulations that would go to certain parts of the intestine. They got about 190 people to agree to participate, across several hospitals in the Netherlands.

This trial ran from 2016 to 2018. The enteric coated (small intestine release) preparation of peppermint did in fact prove to help reduce abdominal pain, discomfort, and general IBS severity.

Here’s a few words of caution. The enteric coated form is ideal because plain peppermint oil can irritate the stomach lining and make heartburn and ulcers worse. The enteric coating protects the peppermint oil so that it can get down lower to your intestines (rather than breaking down in your stomach).

Avoid peppermint if you have GERD which is a disorder of the lower part of your esophagus. My rationale is because peppermint relaxes your esophageal sphincter and will allow acid to reflux upwards. That’s what you are trying to avoid! So antacids and peppermint supplements should not be combined. There are other warnings, so please ask your doctor if this type of herbal remedy is good for you.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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These varieties of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects. The selection of

homeowners and repair applications is done by the Homeowner Services Committee in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope and a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The criteria for selection is based on income, need and willingness to partner. We are here to help you, a friend or a neighbor complete the application process. Please call our construction office at 732-998-8638.

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TOMS RIVER – Please be aware, the Toms River Police Department DOES NOT solicit money by phone. Below is an example of the most recent scam: An unknown suspect identifying himself as a Toms River Police Officer is calling people and telling them they missed jury duty, and that there is a warrant for their arrest. He is asking them

to respond to the entrance of the Ocean County Court House on Hooper Avenue with a specified amount of cash and stating if they do not they will be arrested. The suspect set up a voice mailbox identifying himself as said officer.

Police request that residents share this information, we do not want anyone to fall victim as scammers are often very convincing.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fifth Annual “Fannation: The Geekstravaganza” To Return To Library

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host its fifth annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza” at the Toms River Branch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

FanNation is a multi-genre fandom convention for science fiction, gaming, comic books, animation, anime, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and everything in between.

Programming will be geared toward adults and teens 12+.

FanNation will feature panels, workshops, presentations, crafts, meetups, presentations, gaming competitions, scavenger hunts, an escape room, an anime quiz show, and a cosplay contest. Guests will include authors, artists, performers, and cosplay

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groups. Among the topics of the panels and workshops are anime, cosplaying, drawing comics, geek-themed cooking and crafts, and gaming.

Attendees can meet Andrea Towers, author of “Geek Girls Don’t Cry: Real-Life Lessons from Fictional Female Characters.”

There will be a geeky storytime and mermaid storytime for younger attendees.

The cosplay contest will occur at 3 p.m. to round out the event.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

To register for FanNation and the Andrea Towers program, call the branch at 732349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

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TOMS RIVER – St. Andrews United Methodist Church will host a North Star Holiday Bazaar at 1528 Church Rd. on November 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please come join us for live Christmas music, homemade foods, crafts,

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There will also be a Santa pictures, Andy’s Cafe for breakfast & lunch, and A Not Quite Silent Auction. Something for everyone for the holidays!

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To protect against the harms and losses caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists, automobile insurance companies are obligated by law to provide uninsured motorist (UM) coverage to those motorists who purchase Standard policies. Although underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is not mandatory, typically they are sold hand-in-hand with UM endorsements and are found in virtually all Standard automobile insurance policies in New Jersey.

As the name suggests, UM /UIM coverage is that element of an insured’s own policy of insurance under which he or his family may be compensated for injuries and losses suffered at the hands of an uninsured or underinsured motorist. This coverage also applies when you are injured as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle.

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BRICK – The community is invited to attend a special presentation with Holocaust Survivor Arthur Spielman and award-winning video producer and journalist Shira Stoll on Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick (corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road).

Mr. Spielman is one of ten Holocaust survivors from Staten Island featured in Ms. Stoll’s Emmy award winning documentary “Where Life Leads You.” Parts of the documentary will be shown in which other Holocaust survivors share their stories. There will also be a Question and Answer session followed by light refreshments.

Ms. Stoll is a journalist at the Staten Island Advance newspaper, covering human interest and news stories in New York City. She received her master’s degree in video journalism and bachelor’s degree in photography from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

For the past two years, Ms. Stoll has been interviewing and recording the stories fifteen Holocaust survivors who live on Staten Island.

Her documentary film won a 2019 New York Emmy award and a 2019 Associated Press First Place Video Award. The film also premiered on PBS, reaching more than 82,000 viewers in two days. The work is being used as a guide to teach students in the District 31 Public Schools and Catholic Schools on Staten Island the personal testimonies of the Holocaust.

You can see the stories of the survivors, including that of Arthur Spielman, at holocaust. silive.com.

There is no charge for this event which is being sponsored by the Temple Men’s Club.

Reservations are requested. Temple Beth Or is a wheelchair accessible building.

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Ocean County Artists’ Guild Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour ISLAND HEIGHTS – Ocean County Artists’ Guild Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour will take place on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find unique art and crafts created by artists at Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s sale The talented artists that are members of Ocean County Artists’ Guild will be selling their creative one-of-a-kind treasures at the Victorian Holiday Boutique and House Tour at 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, New Jersey. Stop by to shop for art, crafts and baked goods, visit the free art gallery, enjoy live music, and learn about holiday

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The sale of the unique one-of-a-kind items will continue through January. Ocean County Artists’ Guild is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The first floor of the building is ADA-accessible.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter Marks Milestone by Celebrating its Local Members

TOMS RIVER – This fall the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will surpass ONE MILLION total members who have joined the organization since its founding in 1890. The DAR is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an ancestor who contributed to securing the American independence during the Revolutionary War. The Captain Joshua Huddy DAR Chapter, based in Toms River, New Jersey, has welcomed 389 members since the chapter began in 1930. Today the chapter has 93 members and is excited to join the National Society in celebrating this milestone by spotlighting members of the chapter.

Throughout the Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter’s 90-year history, its membership has included many remarkable women from the local community.

Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines joined the Chapter in 2017. Today she is Freeholder Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the first woman to lead County Government in 40 years. Freeholder Director Haines serves as Chairwoman to the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee and co-chairs the Office of Engineering. Although very busy with County Government, Ginny is an active member of the chapter.

Octogenarian Patricia Newman is a life-long resident of the Pinelands and has become an expert on the folklore of the region. She is

a member of the Ocean County Historical Society and the Berkeley Township Historical Society. For eleven years she and her husband owned and operated the Sea Horse Motel on Long Beach Island. She has many colorful memories of being a motel owner but among her favorite are; the 18-year-old lifeguard they hired who was thrilled because her parents got engaged at that very same pool 20 years earlier. Many of her guests returned year after year to the family run seaside home away from home. There was the truck driver from Wisconsin who brought her cheese every visit, and the opera singer who serenaded guests in the moonlight from the swimming pool.

Today Pat is the Ex-Regent and a dedicated member of the chapter.

These are just two of the one million women who have joined DAR since 1890. Each DAR member has a unique story, but all share a passion for historic preservation, education, patriotism and a dedication to her local community.

The Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter focuses much of its efforts on Veterans causes, military service dogs, Naturalization ceremonies, scholarship and Good Citizen awards, conservation efforts, ROTC, Boy and Girl Scouts.

The chapter encourages women interested in honoring and preserving their ancestry to consider DAR membership.

If you are interested in learning more about the DAR, visit the Chapter website at cjh. njdar.org/ or contact Lynda Nolan at: captjhuddyregent@gmail.com.

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Renown Mental Health Speaker Coming to Ocean County on Nov.

TOMS RIVER - A passionate consumer advocate for Mental Health will be making a presentation at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Carol A. Kivler is a nationally recognized mental health speaker, international executive coach/trainer and author. Most importantly, she is a passionate consumer

advocate for mental health.

She will share her lived experience overcoming four major bouts of medication resistant depression, treatment and maintaining mental wellness. Carol has been in recovery for the past 18 years.

Overcoming Stigma Carol is an ardent mental health advocate for consumers struggling with depression

and mental illness. She works tirelessly to overcome stigma and misrepresentations that still surround those suffering from mental illnesses. As a consumer advocate and mental wellness speaker, she tells the story of the treatment that saved her life, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Moreover, she shares strategies for maintaining sustained recovery and mental wellness.

Her inspirational presentations resonate with mental and medical health professionals, consumers, their families and friends.

They inspire compassion, understanding, and hope.

In addition, Kivler has served on several boards and committees addressing mental health issues. She has received numerous awards and honors for her philanthropy and advocacy.

Memorable Motivational Speaker Kivler is an authentic, riveting, and memorable motivational speaker. Her high-energy and compelling mental health presentations change thinking. Additionally, they encourage participants to move from mental illness to the realm of mental wellness.

Treatment-Resistant Depression & ECT The presenter’s depression came out of the blue, to a happy, high-functioning college professor, wife and mother of three. She had no previous history of mental illness. Carol fell into a severe depression and was hospitalized. Despite a supportive family, caring friends and the best medical care available, clinical depression tightened its grip. It was completely resistant to psychotherapy and medication.

With no alternatives left, Kivler agreed to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). ECT not only worked, it was her silver bullet out of the pit of depression. Despite three recurrences of clinical depression, Carol continued with ECT, recovering each time.

Recovery is Not Just Possible, it is Probable!

During Kivler’s recovery periods, she received a master’s degree in human resource education. Additionally, she started Kivler Communications, a company that provides customized corporate training, development and international executive coaching. Carol also earned her CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) from the National Speakers Association.

People living with mental illness can be fully productive and accomplished members of society and of the workforce. For the past 18 years. Carol has been living and thriving in sustained wellness. She is proof that recovery is not just possible, it is probable!

Courageous Recovery, Inc. In July 2014, Kivler founded Courageous Recovery, Inc. a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote a mental wellness movement by advancing education, advocating nationally, and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Books About Depression & Recovery from Mental Illness Kivler’s three best-selling books on depression and mental health issues have won multiple awards. They alsot enjoy a strong following among medical professionals, consumers, and their families.

Copies of Kivler’s books will be available for purchase. Registration is required for this free program. To register call the library at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events. Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. or anytime in the county parking garade on Hooper Avenue.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Offering 2020 Census Job Opportunities

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – For those that are looking for work or perhaps just a little extra income, Ocean County can help. There is still six months left until the 2020 Census and the Census Bureau is looking to recruit hundreds of thousands of workers to help with the count.

“The U.S. Census is looking to hire our residents for 2020 Census jobs. Ocean County residents in particular are needed to fill these jobs and help ensure a complete and accurate count in the County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the 2020 Census. “From neighborhood canvassers to office workers, the U.S. Census is hiring people to make certain a complete count is taken in 2020.”

These temporary positions can include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff.

The 2020 Census will help to determine New Jersey’s representation in the US House of Representatives, as well as direct how over $675 billion in federal funds are distributed to the states annually for Medicaid, Pell Grants, school lunch programs, transit and more.

“These jobs are your chance to play a part in history and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted,” said Vicari.

“This will ensure our schools, hospitals, and businesses all receive the federal funding needed to best serve you.”

If you’re interested in applying, visit 2020census.gov/en/jobs.

To be eligible for a 2020 Census job, you must: • Be at least 18 years old.

• Have a valid Social Security number.

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Have a valid email address.

• Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some assessment questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.)

• Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959.

• Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting.

• Commit to completing training.

• Be available to work f lexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends.

Many of the 2020 Census positions do require you to have access to a vehicle as well as possess a valid driver’s license, unless public transportation is readily available.

You must also have access to a computer with internet and an email account.

“These temporary positions come with competitive wages, weekly paychecks, flexible hours and paid training,” Vicari

said. “They are available to anyone that can meet the requirements.”

Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines added that the Census Bureau is committed to hiring people to work in the area where they live.

“Working where you live is a benefit to the Census Bureau,” Haines said. “You have a good working knowledge of your area and that is a helpful advantage.”

According to the Census Bureau, if you are employed elsewhere, your current job must be compatible with Census Bureau employment and not create conflicts of interest. These will be reviewed on a caseby-case basis. Also, you must not engage in any partisan political activity while on duty.

The Census Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans’ preference.

For more information, contact your area census office at 1-855-JOB-2020 (1-855562-2020) and select option 3. You may also use the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-8778339 for TTY/ASCII.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Barnegat Branch Trail will now be connected over Cedar Creek, connecting the trail between Berkeley and Lacey Townships.

When complete, the Barnegat Branch Trail will reach from Barnegat Township all the way to Toms River Township.

Ocean County officials recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the trail connection at the new trestle that sits above Cedar Creek. The trestle provides the connection to the existing 2.75 mile trail from the Cedar Creek to Hickory Lane in Berkeley Township.

“This is a key connection on the Barnegat Branch Trail,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, who is Chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “This trail is becoming a true recreational and historical centerpiece. It is well traveled by walkers, joggers and bicyclists…It provides a host of benefits not the least of which is being outside in the fresh air and enjoying nature’s beauty.”

Present at the ribbon cutting was also Freeholder Gary Quinn, Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen F.Amato Jr., Lacey Township Mayor Timothy McDonald along with staff from Ocean County’s Planning Department, Engineering Department and Parks and Recreation Department.

The new trestle is a 150-foot prefabricated weathered steel span extending over the width of Cedar Creek.

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According to officials, the trestle is the longest clear span of any of the county’s bridges.

“The placement of the new trestle above some of the pilings of the original trestle allowed the county to maintain some of the historical features of the area while providing a safe path of travel for trail users,” Haines said.

Prior to installation, it was shipped in two 75-feet sections. It The trestle was constructed inAlabama, later making its way to Ocean County in two 75-foot sections on trailers.

This phase of the trail construction also includes the creation of the 10 foot wide stone dust trail on the Lacey township side, creating a formal parking lot at Hebrew Park and installing interpretive signage, benches, a railroad hand car display and picnic tables.

“This section offer residents and visitors better access to Cedar Creek – an environmental jewel in the County,” Haines said.

This phase of the work also included an almost half mile section and extended from South Street at Hebrew Park to the Cedar Creek.

When done the linear park will span about 16 miles.

“This trail and the ongoing work to move it to completion truly complements Ocean County’s open space program,” Haines said. “The trail represents a great part of our history. It protects our environment and it highlights areas of the County many residents may never have been able to access.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 9 - nov 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Learn to get along with your partner by agreeing rather than arguing. You may be challenged by the requirements of a job or stressed by competitive opponents this week, but you can still be polite and cheerful.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are as loyal as the day is long, but sometimes you want to have fun with no strings attached. In the upcoming week you can keep your friends amused and your social calendar filled without offending anyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gather opinions from friends before you rethink your goals. You may tend to jump into action at the slightest provocation in the first part of the week. Your strong point is a willingness to listen to those you love.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone may show you favoritism or appreciation in the workplace. If you take a step back to view spurts of possessiveness or jealousy as a sign of a loved one’s affection, you can avoid arguments in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your playful attitude and creative approach to problem-solving can strengthen your most important relationships. You often pay attention to cautionary tales, so you may be better prepared than most if things go a little sideways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone could be delighted to have your company on errands or unique excursions. In the upcoming week, you might have a tendency to go too fast, so take a few deep breaths before jumping onto the expressway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Every action gets a reaction. Fight the urge to impose your will on others or argue with family members in the week to come. You can find plenty of opportunities to show that you can be charming and witty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Information gathered through your social network could help you out financially or put you in touch with beautiful things. Keep your ears open for ingenious ideas or changes that can be beneficial in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Since Venus currently blesses your sign, your social life could take off in an upward spiral. Don’t be surprised if you receive more invitations and compliments than usual in the week to come.

Colleagues may flatter you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are usually a hard worker, but sometimes you push yourself to the limits of your endurance. In the week ahead, be sure to take frequent breaks and get adequate rest. Friends and family can lighten your load.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your upcoming week could be filled to the brim with exciting changes, as family members share good news or impressive views. Analysis and adaptability are your top two traits and could very well come in handy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mind and heart can work together to provide a sensible solution to any problems that crop up as this week unfolds. You may be tempted to splurge on something that appeals to your need for comfort.

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By Wolfgang Puck CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE CREAMS Makes 33 to 35 candies 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons orange oil or orange extract 4 cups (950 ml) confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus extra as need about 4 ounces (115 g) bittersweet or milk chocolate, finely chopped In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with beaters, or using a large mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter, corn syrup and orange oil or extract, beating at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Reduce the speed to low and, 2 cups (about 500 ml) at a time, gradually add the sugar, beating just until the mixture starts to come together.

Lightly sprinkle a clean work surface with confectioners’ sugar. Remove the mixture from the bowl and, on the work surface, knead it with clean hands until it forms a smooth ball, adding a little more confectioners’sugar if it’s a bit sticky; but don’t add too much, because the mixture should stay creamy.

With a rolling pin, roll out the filling into a circle about 8 inches (20 cm) across and 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick.

Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rest for 30 minutes, but do not refrigerate.

Place a sheet of waxed paper on a baking tray. With a 1-inch (2.5-cm) cookie cutter, cut out 27 or 28 rounds, arranging them on the tray. Gather up the scraps and reroll them into a circle 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick and cut out 6 or 7 more rounds, placing them on the tray.

Meanwhile, temper the chocolate: Bring about 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a boil in the lower half of a double boiler or in a medium saucepan; then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Put 3 ounces (about 85 g) of the chocolate in the top half of the double boiler, or in a metal bowl big enough to rest atop the saucepan without its bottom touching the water. Do not cover the chocolate, and take care not to let the water in the bottom pan touch the pan or bowl containing the chocolate. Place a candy thermometer in the chocolate and melt the chocolate to a temperature of 115-120 F (46-48 C). Immediately remove the top pan of chocolate from the heat and add the reserved chocolate, stirring to combine and melt thoroughly and to cool the chocolate to 88-90°F (31-32 C) for semisweet chocolate or 84-88 F (28-31 C) for milk chocolate.

Immediately begin dipping the orange creams: With a fork, lift a cream from the waxed paper, carefully dip the bottom half of it into the chocolate, and then lift it out and return it to the waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining creams. Do not remove the candies until the chocolate has set completely. Store at cool room temperature in an airtight container in single layers between sheets of waxed paper until serving.

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