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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – In January, Maurice Hill will be sworn in as mayor, but he said that he is already planning on working with officials to make a seamless transition.

No stranger to township government, Hill has been on the Township Council for 12 years.

“We’ve got our transition team, headed by (Assemblyman and former Councilman) Gregory McGuckin,” and they will be meeting with township administration to hit the ground running, he said.

There are a few challenges he wants to tackle in his term.

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—Photo by Kimberly Bosco The Cox house in Barnegat is a historic location that officials want to repair.

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – With the passage of a referendum, the county will now be able to use open space funds to acquire and maintain property for more than just open space.

The question on the ballot asked people if they wanted open space tax funds to be used for the acquisition and maintenance of property for historic or recreational purposes.

There were 55,851 peo-

ple who agreed with this, and 44,883 who disagreed.

For the most part, there will be no change, said Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, who serves as liaison to the county’s Natural

Lands program.

“First and foremost, we are still going to preserve open space.

That is still going to be our main priority,” she said. Historical or recreational projects (Tax - See Page 4)

Community Mourns Loss In Unbelievable Car Crash

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Posts expressing sentiments like “gone too soon,” “rest in peace,” and “we’ll never forget you” are being shared all over social media after the news broke that two local men were killed in a tragic and unbelievable car accident.

Braden DeMartin, 22, and Daniel Foley, 23, both of Toms River, were the victims of a fatal accident when their car went airborne into the second floor of a building on Hooper Avenue on Nov. 10.

Police reported that DeMartin, the driver, and Foley were traveling in a 2010 Porsche Boxster at a high rate of speed on the northbound side of Hooper Avenue near Indian Hill Road when they lost control, hit the center median and ended up in the second story of the Exit Realty office.

Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene at around 6 a.m. on Nov. 10, where they could see the crushed Porsche wedged into the

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By J. Mark Mutter One hundred years ago this month - November, 1919 - we remember that first parade here in Toms River welcoming home our local men who served in the “war to end all wars” - the First World War. The “Great War,” as it was known then, began in Europe in 1914. After the sinking of the Lusitania, President Woodrow Wilson (who had previously served as New Jersey’s governor) asked that the Congress declare war on Germany. On April 4, 1917, the Senate passed a resolution in support and the House of Representatives followed with its approval on April 6. America was at war.

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The main example she used is the Cox house, near the intersection of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue in Barnegat. This building has some history to it. The family was extremely influential in the area, having been involved in numerous industries, including shipbuilding, installing a water system, and starting the Times-Beacon newspapers. The Cox house was the fi rst house in Barnegat to have electricity and running water. As with many old buildings, the cost to maintain and repair it is great. Not only due to the elements and the passage of time, but also because earlier this summer, it was struck by a car. Barnegat Township owned the property for some time, before giving it to the county within the last few years.

The county wants this property to be the anchor for the Barnegat Branch Trail, a biking and walking trail that will wind through several towns.

In order to fi x this property up, for example, the county would fi rst rather receive grants, she said. If the county is not successful in receiving grants, they’d rather use these open space funds before money

is taken from other accounts.

The Natural Lands Trust program is dedicated to protecting open space in Ocean County. The fund was approved by Ocean County voters in 1997, and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions.

The program generates about $8 million per year.

Currently, a little more than half of the county is preserved through some combination of this program, and state and federal programs, officials have said.

The way it works is a property owner would offer the land up for sale to the county as open space. The county has an appraiser determine its value and a sale is made. The county also waits for approval from a town. This is because any sale takes that property off the tax rolls of the town.

The taxation will remain the same – 1.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. In other words, if your property is assessed at $100,000, you would be paying $12 a year.

County officials have previously said that some municipalities that have their own open space programs already operate this way.

Theoretically, this could mean that the county could buy historic buildings. However, Haines said that they are not going out of their way to look for purchases.

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Both DeMartin and Foley were found dead inside the vehicle when police arrived.

In the days following the “unimaginable accident,” friends, family, and acquaintances of the two Toms River High School East graduates mourned their passing by reflecting back on fond memories of their time together.

One friend of Foley’s wrote on social media: “Dan Foley, you where the nicest guys I’ve ever met…I know you were a good guy and didn’t deserve this. RIP to two guys that never deserved this.”

DeMartin’s girlfriend shared her grief with friends and family, stating “I have never felt this type of pain.” She remembers DeMartin as the “funniest” and “nicest” person she’s ever met.

According to earlier reports, the pair were avid skateboarders with lots of loyal friends.

“The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office extends our deepest sympathy to the families of these two young men,” said officials from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Following the incident on Nov. 10, Toms River Building Inspector John Gerrity deemed the building unsafe, according to police. Members of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, Toms River Fire Company Stations 29 & 30, Toms River Technical Rescue Task Force, Brick Technical Rescue Task Force, Toms River Office of Emergency Management, Ocean County Fire Coordinators, Silverton EMS, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department were on hand to assist.

Police continue to investigate the accident.

According to State Police statistics, there have been 34 fatalities in Ocean County in 2019. By way of comparison, there were approximately 484 fatalities throughout the state so far this year. The county with the fewest fatalities was Hunterdon with four.

Camden County had the most with 43.

One third of all of the traffic fatalities in the county so far this year have been in Toms River. Besides the most recent tragedy, there have been nine other fatalities in Toms River, although two of them were in the Toms River area on the Garden State Parkway.

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Continued From Page 1 effort. The then-Dover Township Committee (Dover Township would later be renamed Toms River) met to create a “Committee on Public Safety.” The committee was created and included on it was William Fischer and Adolph Ernst.

The Township Minutes indicate that three days later, on April 9, an adjourned meeting of the Township Committee (the town’s elected officials) was held with the new Committee on Public Safety. A chairman was selected and the town Clerk, Theodore Fischer, was instructed to write to the Adjutant General to advise him that the committee on safety had been formed to “do whatever they deemed necessary for the safety of Dover Township.” Additionally, a “Committee on Farming” was created and it was decided that a proclamation on growing foodstuffs be read in the schools and publicly posted. Another committee was formed to “hire land and farm it to produce food to be sold at market prices.”

Finally, a committee of the “Home Guards” was appointed.

On April 18, 1917, the Committee on Public Safety met. The Committee on Farming reported that they were “up against it because they couldn’t find anyone to do the work.” The Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, the Rev. Charles B. Austin, stated that “he thought it would be wise to call a Patriotic meeting in the Court House to create some enthusiasm among the pub-

The Toms River Times, November 16, 2019, Page 5 lic.” It was decided to hold such a meeting on April, 22, 1917.

On a national level, in May, 1917, Congress passed a national draft law. June 5th was the day set to register for military duty if you were between the ages of 21 and 31, and “Registration Day” was declared a legal holiday.

Here in Ocean County, Sheriff Alfred W. Brown, Jr., County Clerk John A. Ernst, and two local doctors constituted the County Draft Board.

In New Jersey, 300,000 men registered, and Ocean County was the first county to turn in the first day registration results.

So, off to war they went.

There were 3,836 New Jerseyans who would never return home, having given - in Lincoln’s words - the ultimate sacrifice of freedom.

Here on the home front, a Liberty Loan Committee was established. The president of the then-First National Bank of Toms River was its chairman.

An Ocean County Chapter of the Red Cross was organized.

And young men, too young to serve in the Army, formed an “Ocean County Militia.”

They drilled for service for when they would be old enough to serve in the Army, and served guard duty in Morgan, New Jersey after a munitions plant explosion there.

The War Ends The war ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day in the 11th month in 1918 - Armistice Day!

But it would not be until the spring of 1919 when the soldiers began returning home.

The American Expeditionary Forces were brought home in detachments through the summer and many community receptions were held to honor their service. Newark held a large parade in May. In Toms River, a parade was held 100 years ago on Armistice Day - November 11, 1919. It was led by Toms River Fire Company Number One and the local American Legion Post. The Post is named in honor of George P. Vanderveer, from Bayville, who died from a gas attack and shell shock incurred in France. The local Post on Church Road proudly bears his name today.

On November 14, 1919, the Dover Township Committee passed a resolution stating that “the Veterans of the Great World War residing in the Township there organized and received a Charter for George P. Vanderveer Post #129, American Legion, and requesting they use a room in Town Hall free of charge for their use.” Permission was granted for it to “use the second floor of Town Hall free of charge with the exception of lights and heat.”

The world has turned over many times since those homecomings 100 years ago.

Those who served are now all long gone, but what they fought for lives in our hearts still today. Said New Jersey’s Governor, Walter Edge: “The heart of every Jerseyman quickens with pride and adoration. Belleau Wood…Argonne…Verdun. Our enthusiasm is unbounded, our appreciation defying expression. They fought our battles of war

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There would be peace - but it would be short lived. A second world war would begin just 20 years later in 1939.

Sources: “New Jersey: A Mirror on America” by John P. Cunningham; “South Jersey: A History 1664-1924” by Alfred M. Heston; “Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making” by Pauline S. Miller; “New Jersey: A History” by Irving S. Kull (Rutgers University); Dover Township Committee Minutes J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Township Clerk. He served as Chairman of the Township’s 225 Year Anniversary Committee in 199t2 and its 250 Year Anniversary Committee in 2017

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The township has had trouble filling volunteer boards, such as those for rent leveling.

Filling them will be a priority, he said.

Hill, a Republican, narrowly won 11,135 votes to Democrat Jonathan Petro’s 10,870. There were 58 write-ins.

The race was extremely close. He attributes that to the negative campaign that the Democrats mounted, claiming he had sold out to the Orthodox Jewish population, for instance.

“If you tell a lie long enough, sometimes people believe it,” he said.

Before facing off against Petro, he had to fight for the primary against former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato and Councilman Daniel Rodrick.

“It was a brutal April and May,” he said, regarding the primary race. He thought it was going to let up over the summer, but the campaign started immediately. There were times he got frustrated with the negative ads, and wanted to fight back. He had to make a decision: “Do you want to pick a fight or put out a positive message for what you want in the town?”

Instead, he said his team knocked on every door belonging to a registered Republican or unaffiliated voter. “It paid off because I think we made a personal connection,” he said.

He said he won because he has the experience, knowledge, and skill to lead.

Petro agreed that it was a rough few months.

It was his first campaign for public office, and he said he’d have to think long and hard before getting back into the ring again.

When it comes to the negativity of the campaign, he said that was coming from both sides. For example, the Republicans saying immigration changes would lead to a “Sanctuary City” to scare people.

“We took some of the same positions (about overdevelopment) in north Dover and were called different things for it,” he said.

“They ran a great campaign,” Petro said. “We ran a great race as well.”

However, the challenge the Democrats faced was that the Republicans, having a strong majority in the county, had a decades-old structure in place to get their message out better.

“It’s hard to dislike the councilman,” Petro said of Hill. “I like him. He’s a good person. It’s hard to fight someone who is a good person.”

His advice to Hill and the council is to think

of how your decisions will impact Toms River for the next 30 years, not just the next four years.

Toms River Council The political stakes were high for this election. In fact, it was one of the few in the overly Republican county worth watching. Currently, there are two Democrats on the seven-member Township Council with a Republican mayor.

The Township Council will remain in Republican control.

Hill ran with Republicans Matt Lotano, a principal in the commercial Lotano Development Corporation; Josh Kopp, a veteran and director of Kopp Electric Company; and former Councilman Kevin Geoghegan, a retired Toms River Police Officer and member of EMS and fire departments.

Interestingly, the Republicans had more of a margin of victory in the council election. All three council candidates received more votes than the mayoral candidate. Lotano received 12,112 votes; Kopp received 11,609 votes; and Geoghegan received 11,612 votes.

Petro ran with Democrats Michele Williams, a Toms River school board member and former principal at St. Joseph Grade School (9,187 votes); Karin K. Sage, an attorney and shareholder on the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. in Woodbridge (9,039 votes); and Drew Boyle, a math teacher in Brick (9,040 votes).

There were 39 write-in votes.

Toms River Schools The Toms River Regional School District has members from each of its sending districts, including Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River.

In Toms River, there were an incredible six candidates for one, three-year position.

Kathleen Eagan was the top vote-getter in this crowded field, with 5,728 votes.

Lisa Natale-Contessa received 4,905 votes; Jeffrey Dingsor received 2,055 votes; Sean Monahan received 1,892 votes; Brian Quinn received 862 votes; and Wendell Ferandos received 464 votes.

In Beachwood, Alex Mizenko narrowly bested Melissa Morrison 734 votes to 721.

There were 8 write-in votes.

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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 dropoff 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.”

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MELANOMA OF THE EYE Although melanoma occurs most often on the skin, it can develop in the eye since melanoma develops in the cells that produce “melanin,” the pigment that gives both skin and eyes their color. Eye melanoma most commonly develops in the “uvea,” the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Also known as “uveal melanoma,” this type of cancer can occur in the front part of the uvea (iris and ciliary body) or in the rear portion of the uvea (choroids layer). While “primary eye cancer” starts in the eye, 90 percent of melanomas start in the skin, which means they are “secondary eye cancer.”

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By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE - Batman’s duties go beyond punching supervillains. He recently had a much more important mission when he met with up patients of the Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital recently.

The caped crusader’s mission during his November 8 visit, was to inspire pediatric patients to never give up in their fight against cancer and other illnesses.

Texas Police Officer Damon Cole, from “Heroes and Cops Against Childhood Cancer,” played the popular DC Comics super-

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Batman arrived at the children’s hospital, located on the campus of Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, via NJ State Police helicopter, landing on the helipad used to receive patients being brought to the medical center’s Level II adult and pediatric trauma centers for emergency, lifesaving care.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL How Much Of Your “News” Is Actually News Something I’ve noticed more and more on television news programs is that there’s very little actual news.

It’s mostly commentary.

It seems like they spend five minutes telling you what happened and then spend 50 minutes telling you how you should feel about what happened.

Firstly, news anchors should never tell you how to feel. They can offer perspective, or clarify, or explain the impact of information, but they should never offer opinions. How much of your so-called news is actually opinion?

Secondly, instead of informed experts giving commentary, we instead see professional commentators. These are leeches who have made their entire career on having Something To Say. They have

opinions, and say their opinions in a clever way, so people keep paying them to be on shows.

They don’t inform, clarify, or explain. Instead they confuse, argue, and lie.

Next time you are watching your favorite news program, pay close attention. How much time is spent actually giving the news?

Just the news. Time it if you can. Start the timer when the news anchor begins telling you something new. Stop the timer when the anchor tells you an opinion. Stop the timer when a commentator just spouts off with opinion instead of fact.

Stop the timer when a commentator goes off topic to confuse you.

Stop the timer and just change the channel.

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Letters To The Editor Bill Would Limit Drug Costs For Medicaid We have all seen this television commercial: Joe or Jane Senior Citizen is suffering from the pain and embarrassment of some illness you have never heard of; they visit a wise and kindly doctor who prescribes a medicine whose name you will never be able to pronounce. Joe and Jane, of course, live happily ever after. No mention is made of the price of the new wonder drug for the simple reason that it is likely to cost you several months worth of social security payments.

The folks who bring you this type of promotion are the same people who sponsor the new ad attacks on H.R.3, the bill currently pending in Congress which would require Medicare officials to actively negotiate lower prices with the drug companies. Medicaid and the Veterans Administration already do this. The bill would also limit out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare patients to $2,000 per year. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that passage of such legislation would save Medicare $345 Billion in the first ten years.

The Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, despite its altruistic name, is no friend of senior citizens. It claims that reducing their price tags would drastically shrink the pool of funds available for research into the treatment and cure of a variety of diseases. However, it is a well-known fact that the drug industry spends far more on advertising and marketing than it does on product development.

No, Joe or Jane, neither BigPharma nor the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey is a friend of yours. Your real friend is the Democratic House of Representatives.

Michael J. Doherty Berkeley

Patriot Trump Can Make A Deal Businessman Donald Trump was famous for putting com-

Letters EditorIt will only get worse. Trump plicated deals together. To There The Congressman was one story where Trump needed to successfully buy (quietly) four different New York buildings, and then get many “variances” that were difficult to get from the zoning board in order to tear these buildings down and build one brand new office or apartment building.

Businessman Trump did those complicated deals where all the different parts of the deal had to work, or the new plan was not possible. He really, really loved those complicated deals.

So, now we read that President Trump has successfully ordered and completed without any harm to our military people the capture of the leader of ISIS. The details he shared on television included the need for our 8 helicopters to fly over air space controlled by Turkey, Russia, the Kurds, Iraq, and Syria. They then needed to accomplish the goal and fly back over the same airspace.

I can picture Trump’s generals telling him how impossible, and dangerous it was to fly over all that airspace where all those different players could shoot us down.

I can also imagine our businessman/developer President who has worked hard to establish dialogue with foreign leaders saying “Don’t worry.

We will just call up the leaders of Turkey, Russia, etc. (who he speaks with) and ask them if it is OK if we fly in and out because it is a good cause.”

To think like that is second nature to a guy who knows how to put a few “variances” together to build one brand new building where five existed before.

Yes, we really have a businessman and a patriot now as President, and it shows.

Obviously, we have needed a dealmaker in the White House for decades.

Can you imagine if this mission went sour and we had losses how the Trump-haters would started complaining?

President Trump may have risked everything if this mission failed. That’s a patriot.

David F. Lipton Beachwood

Smith Has No Spine When Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip healthcare from 23 million Americans, Chris Smith did not advocate for his constituents or wield his seniority to influence his colleagues. He released a statement and did nothing.

When Republicans passed a tax law that enriched the wealthy and punished NJ by limiting SALT deductions, Chris Smith released a statement and did nothing.

Now we have ample evidence that President Trump broke the law by soliciting foreign help in an upcoming election and abused his office by withholding military aid to a vulnerable ally unless they investigate his opponents. Trump’s rhetoric - capital punishment for whistle-blower “spies,” accusing Democrats of treason, and threatening civil war - is dangerous. Successful or wouldbe perpetrators have already mimicked his language to commit or attempt violence in El Paso, Florida, and D.C.

may try to convince millions of followers not to accept a loss in 2020. After all, he has been espousing “3-5 million illegal votes” in California since 2016 even though his own commission found no evidence. Trump is a threat to fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power, essential cornerstones of our democracy.

What has Chris Smith done about this? He cast an easy vote to release the whistle-blower complaint, issued a statement, and done nothing. Again.

Smith campaigns as “a leader you can trust.” A leader would have the courage to stand up to his own party, use his seniority, and forcefully tell his fellow Republicans that Trump must be impeached because his behavior is dangerous and unacceptable.

Instead, we’ll get the same meek effort we always get from Smith when the stakes are high: a tepid statement for political cover followed by silence until he sees which way the wind is blowing.

Greg DeLuca Robbinsville

The Veteran Whether you join the Army, Navy or Marines You serve your country as a proud American human being You go through hard basic training to meet that special day ahead The workout I get: it’s hard getting out of bed As days and weeks pass you by You mustn’t have fear or cry Show the enemy you will conquer him The training you had will make you win Got to clean my weapon for inspection Can’t let it clog up, so it can fire in any direction The time is getting closer as I know My company just got notification we must go Flying to a classified area the land was clear Watching out for snipers that could be near We must be on high alert The killer enemy can be covered with leaves and dirt Getting my rifle ready inserting my bayonet Walking through a stream my feet got wet Machine gun bullets coming straight at us We hit that ground and got mouth full of dust Our back up did arrive Kept all of us alive We drove the enemy into surrendering No more killing and a final ending Now I’m discharged, back in the states American citizen and a proud veteran that rates Seymour Berger Toms River

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Getting Veterans Services They Need

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent event held at the Toms River Library served as both a forum for veterans to learn more about the resources available to them and an early tribute to those who served in the armed forces.

The Veterans Town Hall was sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and featured guest speakers Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, Purple Heart recipient and retired U.S. Marines Corporal Rory Hamill, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity.

Hamill shared his story serving in the Marines from 2006 to 2012. “I grew up in the local area.

I had a very, very troubled youth. I grew up in an abusive home and had a lot of hardships at an early age. At the age of 17 I joined up and went to Paris Island and became a father and went to Iraq and was also a husband. I was way over my head and didn’t realize what I was getting myself into.

“I was in Afghanistan and during my third deployment we received intelligence that there was an explosive device in a compound. Myself and my squad went over, set a perimeter around the compound,” Hamill said. He said originally another soldier was slated to use a metal detector to go inside but as this soldier looked nervous and had less experience “I took the mine sweeper off his back and proceeded to go inside and sweep for the IED.” Hamill said, “I got very complacent and wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings but when I was coming back into the doorway I stepped on the pressure plate and it instantly sheared off my right leg and damaged my butt and my calf and I got launched 10 feet in the air. At first, I didn’t know what happened.

When I tried to stand up I saw my knee cap was hanging off and that is when it hit home that I was severely injured.”

The Marine was hospitalized and discharged after a year and half and came back to New Jersey. “I was extremely lost. My weekends consisted of just going out and drinking to excess. I had no drive or motivation. I was working a job but not really showing up. A lot of problems from my childhood started to surface as well combined with the trauma of combat,” Hamill said.

“It ultimately led to a point where I almost took my own life but the reason I didn’t do that is my children popped into my head. I stopped, put the weapon down and drove back to the house.

“I didn’t actually get any help until 2015. I felt I needed to get checked out. I was pretty sure I had depression, anxiety, the whole nine yards.

Ever since I started seeking help for myself my life has improved ten-fold. I was fortunate to find the team here at the Prosecutor’s Office and even though it is a long-term position it is not a duty to me. It is more like a family,” Hamill added.

Hamill said, “it has been integral to my recovery. I love them very much. They are like my brothers and sisters and I feel that every veteran needs to find something like that when they get out.”

The event was one of a series of state wide

Town Hall events focusing on providing resources and assistance to veterans, according to Ocean County Prosecutor’s Officer Renee White who served as the coordinator of the event. Various resource tables were part of the event held at the library’s Mancini Hall which also included several outside agencies.

“We attended one in Middlesex County and they sent some of their officers to ours today.”

White said of Hamill: “He is not only a friend but a true hero and one of the reasons we are here today. He is one of our mentors in the Veterans Diversionary Program.” This is a program that allows eligible veterans to avoid conviction for some non-violent crimes.

Billhimer praised White for being “the heart and soul of the Veterans Diversionary program. She is the driving force in the office to ensure that we are always proactive in this area.

“Ocean County has the largest veteran population in the state. We have approximately 40,000 veterans. Some of these veterans work here, some have retired here and some work out in Fort Dix. Many are snow birds that come back and forth. We are here today to thank all of you and celebrate your service,” Billhimer said.

That’s why it’s so important to reach out to them and make sure they get the services they deserve, the officials said.

Dorrity said, “too many veterans, too many widows, too many children of veterans don’t receive their just benefit whether it is health, education or monetary benefit every month in the form of a non-service connected pension, a widow’s pension or service connected compensation. War sucks and nobody knows it better than the people who have to fight it.”

The Veterans Service Bureau located on the first floor of the Ocean County One Stop Center, located at 1027 Hooper Ave., provides numerous services to veterans, and widows and families of veterans.

“We are well aware that working with various levels of government to access the benefits you deserve can be very frustrating and very confusing,” Freeholder Director Virginia Haines said, adding that the center’s staff were trained to help them. She also noted that the staff of the Ocean County Clerk’s Office is able to assist with documents such as discharge papers that are required for benefit services in cases where such forms are lost or destroyed.

–Photo By Bob Vosseller Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity, speaks during a Veterans Town Hall meeting in Toms River.

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How To Save A Life With Narcan

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The most common cause of death during an overdose is respiratory failure when the brain forgets to breathe due to the effects of opioids on the nervous system.

Permanent brain damage could result, and the long-term consequences very, based on how long the brain has gone without an adequate supply of oxygen.

Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opiate antidote that blocks or reverses the effects of opioids, and it has been used by emergency room doctors and paramedics for years.

NJ police and EMTs carry the drug, but oftentimes emergency personnel are not first on the scene during an overdose, so Narcan is becoming more available to the public.

“Narcan is just one of the tools to help with survival and recovery,” said Susan Heil, who is a registered nurse with the Ocean County Health Department.

Heil brought about 20 doses of Narcan to the Brick Library for free training and distribution of the drug.

She said that most people have received a prescription painkiller in their lifetime, whether it is cough syrup with codeine, Percocet, or fentanyl patches.

Almost everybody has been affected by the opioid epidemic, whether it’s a family member, a friend of your kid, or “a jerk who cut you off in traffic,” Heil said.

The public perception is “Hollywood” that people using drugs are all “scum of the earth,” she said, but the epidemic is broad-reaching.

“How many addictions started innocently by getting a prescription? A large percentage,” she said. “I hear it over and over again, and the mindset on this has not changed. We are still prescribing.”

Heil said she has heard the argument that if Narcan is free, why aren’t drugs like insulin free as well?

“This opioid crisis is man-made, and our response is we - the medical community and big pharma - created the problem, and we should have a response,” she said.

One man came into the library for the Narcan distribution and training because his daughter is a heroin addict and lives at home.

He wants to be ready in case she overdoses.

“When I deal with parents, the anger, hurt and heartbreak can almost be overwhelming,” Heil said. “I feel for these people -

anyone would.”

Several people who plan to go into the healthcare or emergency responder fields came for the Narcan training and distribution.

Jackson resident Kevin Makwinski, 26, said he is trying to get a job as a police officer or a corrections officer, and he wanted to “take the class to get ahead of the game.” He said administering Narcan “seems pretty easy.”

Makwinski said that while he was in high school on Long Island, two of his friends died from heroin overdoses.

Using a dummy to demonstrate, Heil said if you suspect someone has overdosed, the first thing to do is call 911. “Say [to the 911 operator] ‘My friend is unconscious and not breathing,’” Heil said.

The second step is to try to rouse the victim using a sternal rub with your knuckles. If they don’t wake up, they’re unconscious, she said.

The third step is to get air into that person by administering rescue breaths. “Make sure the chest rises at least two times, and if they’re not coming to, roll them on their side and give them a first dose of Narcan by squirting it in their nose,” Heil said.

The Narcan could take effect right away or it could take a few minutes, depending on what they took and how much, she said.

Each Narcan kit comes with a breathing mask and two spray doses of Narcan, so if they do not regain consciousness after the first dose, spritz the other nostril with the second dose. Meanwhile, continue rescue breaths until EMS arrives.

Heil said many addicts continue to use drugs because the pain of withdrawal is so bad they think they’re going to die. After the victim regains consciousness, they will be “confused and not happy” because the Narcan put them into immediate withdrawal, which is painful.

Stay with them until EMS arrives, she said.

“Addiction is not like a moral failing,” Heil said. “Narcan won’t cure you, but it can give you a pathway to recovery.”

To help the community combat the opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Health Department and the Brick Police Department are offering additional free Narcan training and distribution sessions on Dec. 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Brick Library, and at the Civic Plaza Recreation Center at 270 Chambers Bridge Road on Feb. 12 and April 8 from 7-9 p.m.

To register for the courses email Cpolicing@ brickpd.com.

Early 19th Century Thanksgiving

WALL – Celebrate an early 19th Century Thanksgiving with the villagers of James P. Allaire’s Howell Iron Works Company on November 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.!

The historic homes, craft shops, and retail buildings will be open to welcome you for a special “Day of Thanks.” Starting at 11 a.m., special program at the historic chapel, craft demonstrations (Blacksmith, Tinsmith, Carpentry, Leather-Making and more), cooking

at the Manager’s House over its 18th century open hearth, and other special activities for adults and children. Bakery, General Store, and Enameling Building’s Museum Store open for early holiday shopping. Additional early 19th century period cooking and other activities to “give thanks” will be spread throughout the village!

Please note: the Village will be closing an hour early in celebration of Thanksgiving.

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State Files Complaint Against District For Mishandling AntiSemitic Incident

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – A complaint has been filed with the Monmouth County Vocational School District following an anti-Semitic incident which caused a Jewish student to transfer out of the district, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued a Finding of Probable Cause (FPC) against the Monmouth County Vocational School District over the issue, claiming that the district failed to properly address the harassment.

In June 2018, a parent filed a complaint with the DCR claiming that her daughter, a minor at the time, was subjected to unlawful discrimination based on religion at the district-run Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) high school.

According to the parent’s complaint, her daughter’s classmates targeted their anti-Semitic sentiments at her over the course of three years. She later transferred out of the school for her senior year. In an April 2018 incident, two male students wrote “I H8 JEWS” in large letters in the sand at a school-sponsored event and then shared a photo of one of them lying on the ground next to the message.

The complainant said her daughter was extremely upset by the image when she received it over text, as well as by student comments that followed. One student even suggested the picture be used as the cover for the yearbook.

The girl’s father then brought the matter of the photo and comments to the school district, which led to her being called a “snitch” by her fellow students, shunned during the school day and outside of school.

According to DCR’s investigation, the MAST high school disciplined the student involved, doling out four-day, out-of-school suspensions on the two students responsible as well as a two-day suspension on the student who commented that the photo should be used as the yearbook cover.

But according to the complaint, that was all they did. The FPC states that “it does not ap-

pear the school took any broader actions to discern the extent of anti-Semitic behavior at the school, or to address the reported concerns.”

“Our schools are there to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which our young people can learn and grow,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Hate and harassment have no place in our schools, and it’s ultimately the responsibility of school officials to ensure that their schools offer a learning environment that is not hostile to individuals with any particular religious background or other protected characteristics.”

The FPC notes that this incident may have been part of a “broader pattern of anti-Semitic conduct at MAST that called for broader institutional actions on the part of the school.”

Thus, the complaint alleges that the school may “have not acted reasonably” under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

The mother’s complaint speaks to this, naming a few other incidents of harassment, alleging: Suring her daughter’s sophomore year, her fellow students drew swastikas on cafeteria lunch tables and on their notebooks Students publically read Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” during “read” periods in class, even though the book was not an assigned part of the curriculum A rock with the word “Adolf” written on it was placed on top of a water cooler directly behind the girl’s assigned seat in English class.

In an interview with DCR, the teacher explained that once she was made aware that the rock said “Adolf,” she disposed of it on a pile of rocks behind her classroom, but did not report the incident.

A Finding of Probable Cause does not resolve a civil rights complaint. Rather, it means the State has concluded its preliminary investigation and determined there is sufficient evidence to support a reasonable suspicion New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) has been violated.

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.

Out of state retirees are also welcome to join as long as you meet the above criteria.

We have a yearly picnic and Christmas party. We try to have guest speakers when available. An application may be downloaded at njrpfa.org.

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Grunin Center Presents: “Assisted Living: Home For The Holidays”

TOMS RIVER – Are you dreaming of a white(haired) Christmas? Don’t miss the hilarious “Assisted Living: The Home for the Holidays” musical at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College.

From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy, and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals all while rockin’ around the Christmas tree.

“Assisted Living: The Home for the Holidays” is a 75-minute vaudeville-esque revue. The show focuses on the crazy antics at the Pelican Roost

Assisted Living Home – an active, full-service retirement community – during the holiday season. The many characters at Pelican Roost sing and dance, revel and kvetch, celebrate and bloviate their way through Christmas and Hanukkah.

Seating is limited and 92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 2019-2020 Grunin Center season.

Tickets are $22-$27 and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by calling 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.

Holiday Shopping Event Coming Up

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

extendedarmsnj@gmail.com.

This event will also include several exciting door prizes with advanced ticket purchases and lunch is available for purchase (credit card only).

All proceeds benefit Ocean’s Harbor House and Contact of Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Christ Episcopal Church To Hold Cookie Walk Event

TOMS RIVER - The Christ Episcopal Church will hold a Cookie Walk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the church located at 415 Washington St.

The event will feature a variety of delicious home baked cookies and handmade Christmas ornaments. There will also be lots of jewelry for sale.

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Santa Returns To The Ocean County Mall

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Holiday spirit has returned the Ocean County Mall and with it…Santa Claus! It was recently announced that the Santa has made his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall.

Santa arrived on November 1, 2019 and will visit until December 24, 2019.

“Visiting the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall is a fun way for families to create lasting memories and experience all the joy that the holiday season has to offer,” Erin Barbato, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We recognize the importance of sharing traditions with loved ones during the holidays and want to enable families to experience this special time with Santa that they have come to cherish each year at Ocean County Mall.”

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In addition, Pet Photo Nights will take place on November 24, 2019 at 6-7 p.m. and again on December 8, 2019 between 9-10 p.m. This is an opportunity for all members of the family, pet and human, to visit with Santa! The set receives extensive cleaning following the event to minimize potential risks to allergy sufferers. Visit: simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/ santa-photo-experience/stream/pet-photoswith-santa-6147134.

Lastly, join in on December 6, 6-8 p.m., for Santa’s Arrival Cookies and Milk Party in Center Court. Enjoy free cookies and milk for kids, holiday activities, giveaways and story time with Mrs. Claus. Visit: simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall/stream/santas-arrival-cookies-milk-party-6149721.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Meetings Chapter 1619 of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities.

Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments.

Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). We look forward to welcoming new and current members.

2019 Fall/Winter Meeting Schedule is as follows: • Nov. 18: Election of Offi cers - Speaker Elizabeth DeVincenzo, NJ NARFE Alzheimer’s Chair (must attend this meeting to get free Luncheon December 9, 2019).

• Dec. 9: Free luncheon for Chapter Members who attend November 18 meeting.

Guests/non-members $15 per person. Place to be determined.

• No meeting in January, see you in February 2020.

Any questions, further information, please call Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Pat Quinn at 732-240-5231.

6th Annual Festival Of Trees Charity Fundraiser TOMS RIVER – On December 13, the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 will be hosting our 6th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser. All visitors will have the opportunity to submit a cash donation for their favorite charity’s tree. Each dollar donated will be considered a vote for that charity’s tree.

The event is from 4-9 p.m. The top organizations will receive several cash prizes from the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 and 100 percent of the donations that they received. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to contact your favorite non-profit and donate to

them ahead of time. Previewing hours will be listed closer to the event.

Registration is open for registered 501c3 organizations to participate in the 6th Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser. Limited spots are available. The tree set up date is Nov. 29.

Email tomsriverelks@outlook.com or call 732-814-9933 to register.

The event will have live music, a performance from Lillian Dean’s Dancers, a gingerbread decorating contest, complimentary snacks and beverages, and dinner will be available for purchase. More details to follow.

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TOMS RIVER - Following Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s hugely successful “The River Tour 2016-2017,” Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame drummer Max Weinberg announced a new touring concept for the small venue: “Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.”

He will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts to present this truly interactive experience.

Weinberg invites the audience to create in real time the set list he and his crack fourpiece group will play that night.

Guests choose from a video menu of over 200 songs – everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits – and hear the group play them the way they want to hear them played!

The driving rhythmic force propelling The E Street Band for 43 years, Weinberg is also known for his 17-year stint as the bandleader and comedic foil to talk show host Conan O’Brien, and is the only musician in history to make the leap from a starring role in one of the world’s iconic rock groups to leading his eponymous band on NBC’s “Late Night” and “The Tonight Show.”

Throughout his 50-year professional career, Weinberg has played with some of the biggest and most diverse names in music, including James Brown, Paul McCartney,

Lecture On Christmas Pins: Past and Present Set For Nov. 18

ISLAND HEIGHTS - The Island Heights Cultural and Historical Association is inviting the public to attend a lecture by local author Jill Gallina on “Christmas Pins Past and Present.”

The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 in the Fellowship Hall of Island Heights Methodist Church.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Attendees are invited to bring their own pins for appraisal

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.

Bob Dylan, BB King, Tony Bennett, Ringo Starr, John Fogerty, Stevie Winwood, Sheryl Crow and Isaac Hayes.

In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band performed the halftime show at Super Bowl 43, to the largest audience ever recorded for that event. Weinberg also has the distinction of being the drummer on the two biggest selling rock albums in history: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” and Meatloaf’s “Bat Out Of Hell.”

Tickets to the upcoming concert are $42$55, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by calling 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m. (Grunin Presents Subscription eligible) A Gold Circle VIP Meet and Greet is available for an additional $115 per person.

The Meet and Greet includes a photo op with Weinberg and autographs on two personal items. The admission is a separate charge and does not include a ticket to see the show.

Show tickets must be purchased separately.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Elbow Up For some folks, inserting your hearing aid into your ear can be a real struggle. Sometimes you twist and turn the hearing aid which eventually creates a sore ear.

Here are a few tricks you can utilize to properly insert your hearing instrument into your ear canal.

First, for custom, non-behind-the-ear products, the “red” writing on the aid is for the right ear and the “blue” writing is for the left ear.

Second, when you are inserting the aid, the “vent hole” is usually on the bottom of the aid facing outside.

Third, as you are trying to insert the instrument, make sure your elbow is “up” in line with your ear and push toward your nose. If your elbow is down, you may not insert the aid in the right direction. Thus, the aid may “stick” out of your ear and constantly ring.

Remember, if you are struggling with hearing aid insertion, keep your elbow up while inserting the aid. This will make life a lot simpler and alleviate potential ear soreness and feedback.

Finally, make sure you keep in close contact with your hearing healthcare professional who is there for guidance.

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.

The Disgusting Tricks in Your Treats!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As Halloween has passed us by, a lot of parents plan special outings and trickor-treating events for the kids. I used to do that too, even decorating the house a little bit but today, I’m not really fond of skeletons and morbid spiders and whatnot.

Speaking of whatnot, you already know how much I despise the pushing of unnecessary, toxic chemicals on us, right? But there’s something even more revolting.

It’s the government handbook called, “The Food Defect Action Levels.” This guidebook spells out exactly how much mold, rat hair, maggots, parasites and bug parts can go into our food. It’s shocking how generous these limits are!

If you just want to eat your food and keep your head in the sand, here’s your cue to stop reading me and turn to the comic section. If you have a morbid curiosity of what the FDA shamelessly allows us to eat then read on.

One peanut butter sandwich (approx. 100 grams of peanut butter) could have 30 or more pieces of insect parts on it. (Now I know that is gross, and I also know that no amount of jelly will allow you to unsee that visual so I’m sorry I’ve messed with your brain! FYI, the jelly drama is about to get worse.)

Carmine. Carmine is a lovely word to use, it flows off the tongue so beautifully, but it comes from boiling up some beetles.

It’s a beautiful red dye, that adds color to some popular brands of red/purple jelly and frosting. I warned you it was going to get worse! Carmine is found in millions of different foods, candies and especially

lipsticks. You may see it as 75470 or E129, or the most deceptive of all, “natural red 4.” These are all code for carmine. Starbucks was pressured to get rid of the buggy colorant from their beautiful Strawberry Frappaccino.

Cockroaches. The FDA approves of cockroach and other bug parts in chocolate bars and liquours. The FDA lets them put on average 60 insect pieces into every 100 grams of chocolate! This is considered safe for consumption by the FDA. Egad!

Remember these bugs carry pathogens such as salmonella, E Coli and Listeria.

Gelatin. Gelatin is a tasteless compound (actually a protein) that is used to thicken candy, and also lots of foods and drinks. It comes specifically from prolonged boiling of animal parts like skin, bones, connective tissue and cartilage. It is usually pork derived, but can also come from pigs, chicken, cows and fish.

Shellac. Shellac is a resin that is excreted by the female lac bug. The bug poop is processed and dissolved in alcohol which then makes it a liquid shellac, which can then be used as a food glaze or dye. You’ll find it on gobs of candy including candy corn, Raisinets, Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, Sugar Babies and jelly beans. It’s used widely in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industry.

These additives are not considered “unsafe,” however they are gross, unnecessary additives that should not be so rampant in our food supply. The FDA should reduce the acceptable allowances and closely regulate food makers so we don’t have to eat so many nauseating things!

(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.

Northern Ocean Habitat Home Improvement Projects OCEAN COUNTY – Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home?

If so, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has various home repair programs available to the community including Aging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Program, Neighborhood Revitalization and Weatherization.

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.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mobile Mammography Van Making Stops In Ocean County

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van returns! The mobile van will make 12 stops throughout Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties this November.

The schedule for Ocean County follows: • November 8: LBI Health Dept. (St. Francis Community Center), Long Beach Township • November 22: Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst • November 25: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood • November 26: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood In Atlantic County: • November 6: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Pleasantville • November 7: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Atlantic City • November 11: Community Food Bank, Egg Harbor Township • November 13: AtlantiCare Hospice, Egg Harbor Township • November 15: New Day Family Success Center, Galloway • November 19: John Brooks Recovery Center, Atlantic City • November 27: Atlantic County Health Services, Northfield

The van will also make one stop in Cape May County at the Cape May County Probation Department on Nov. 20.

The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van travels throughout southeastern New Jersey providing convenient screenings for women 40+ with no current or past breast issues.

The custom-built, 38-foot van is completely self-contained and offers the latest 3D digital mammography equipment, a comfortable waiting area and a private dressing room.

The mobile van’s radiology services are accredited by the American College of Radiology and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Mammography images are read by board-certified fellowship trained radiologists at Atlantic Medical Imaging.

While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. A prescription may not be needed. Please call the scheduling department at 609-677-XRAY (9729) to make an appointment and to confirm hours of operation for specific locations.

The Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van services are made possible by funding from the AMI Foundation’s Mammography Screening Program and from Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey. For more information, visit amifoundation.net.

Vintage Radio Broadcast Performance Coming to Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “WREP – When Radio Entertained People” at 7 p.m.

December 5.

Actors from WREP will perform vintage radio skits for an evening of laughter, including a Halloween episode of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” and two Christmas episodes from “Suspense” and “Grand Central Station.”

WREP was founded by Michael Glenn

Miller in Toms River. The branch is located at 101 Washington St. Registration is required for this free program.

To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the parking garage behind the library. It is also available anytime and on any level of the county garage on Hooper Avenue.

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Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing.

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(48) Nice Lady - Seeks gentleman companion in reasonable good health, easygoing, 62-72. Call 732-281-7616.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(52) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH FOR VINYL REORDS - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items.

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(49) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Items For Sale Golden Technologies Seat Lift Chair - Like new, only used for a short time, always covered. Model PR401 – Large (23” wide seat), 375 lb. capacity, Sterling Grey. Over $800 new, asking $425 or BO. Pick-up only Manahawkin, 609-698-5358.

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Help Wanted Counter Help and Tailor Wanted Part time hours. Mens and womens tailoring. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Cashier - One Dollar Zone, Howell.

Apply in store or online. www.one dollarzone.com. 732-987-6004. (48) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Part Time Activities Assistant Skilled Nursing. Competitive Rate and excellent benefits The Pines is currently recruiting for a Part Time Activities Assistant to plan, coordinator, and implement activities in our Skilled Nursing Unit. This individual will work a schedule of 32 hours week Wednesday through Saturday. The hours are basically afternoon and evenings. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (51) Skilled Laborer - New Constrution Site in Toms River. Full Time.

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(49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days) Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 days per Pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. $ Assisted Living Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. All positions require every other weekend. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (48) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

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Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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(45) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (1) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates.

(2) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) All American Home Health Associates - Expert, compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking care giver. Proficient in all phases of Home Health Care. Skip the rest, come to the best. Guaranteed, you will be impressed Available hourly or live in. Overnights in hospital or care facility. Your loved ones health and quality of life is my specialty. Your stress levels will be lowered comsiderably with your loved one in experienced, expert hands. Call 732-664-3605. (49)

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

FanNation The Geekstravaganza Returns Nov. 23

TOMS RIVER – Time to geek out! The 5th Annual FanNation The Geekstravaganza runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 23 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library at 101 Washington St. The free event will include a cosplay contest, an artist alley, video games, a trivia contest, scavenger hunts, board games, various panels related to science fiction, fantasy, horror and comic books plus fandom meetups.

Author Andrea Towers will discuss her new book “Geek Girls Don’t Cry: Real Life Lessons from Fictional Female Characters” at 12:30 p.m. She will sign her book following her presentation.

Towers’ book was published in April and provides powerful tips on how women can overcome obstacles and asks the question, “what does it mean for a woman to be strong--especially in a world where our conception of a “hero” is still so heavily influenced by male characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman?”

The author described her book saying it offers advice tailor-made for fans of any age.

Towers works in public relations at Marvel Entertainment and has written about superheroines for outlets such as Entertainment Weekly.

Towers interviewed several creators of “our favorite fictional heroines” for her book. She said those creators “discuss how they drew from their own experiences to develop these protagonists.”

FanNation will once again feature members of area fan clubs such as the USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association and the local branch of the 501st Legion Vader’s Fist an international Star Wars costuming club.

Fans will have the opportunity to meet with members of both organizations and learn what they are all about and discuss the next Star Wars film coming out in December and the newest Star Trek series slated for early 2020.

During one of several meetup topics fans can be part of a lighthearted debate of Star Trek Vs. Star Wars. The 80th anniversary of Batman will also be recognized during another meetup where the subject of the newest Batman film, currently in production, will be included, along with various notable Batman characters and storylines.

Registration is encouraged. To register call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org

Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair Set For November 30

TOMS RIVER – Members of the American Legion Post #129 will host its annual holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the Legion Post on 2025 Church Rd.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Northern Ocean Habitat Home Improvement Projects OCEAN COUNTY – Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home? If so, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has various home repair programs available to the community including Aging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Program, Neighborhood Revitalization and Weatherization.

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.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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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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ATTENTION COACHES! AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Want to let everyone know your team’s schedule for the season?

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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – New Jersey residents turned in 16,532 pounds or eight tons of expired, unused, and unwanted medications during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. New Jersey DEA Special Agent Susan A. Gibson announced that on Oct. 26, DEA and 206 police departments collected the medications at 225 collection sites across the state.

Across the United States, the public turned in 882,919 pounds – almost 442 tons- of medications. The Take Back program began in New Jersey in 2009 before becoming the national program that it is today.

Gibson said that since its inception, New Jersey residents have turned in more than 277,000 pounds or 138 tons. This was also the first time that residents were able to turn in vaping devices and cartridges.

The DEA is working diligently in our communities and through our outreach efforts to spread the word about the dangers

of vaping according to Gibson.

“Once again, the residents of New Jersey played their part in keeping their homes safe by removing these unwanted medications,” Gibson said.

She added, “they can be highly susceptible to misuse, abuse and theft. Thank you to everyone who took the time to dispose of their medications.”

“DEA’s Take Back Day events have been extremely successful in not only removing potentially dangerous unused drugs from our nation’s medicine cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths,” DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon said.

“In an effort to combat another emerging public health threat – particularly to our nation’s youth – we’re proud to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products,” Dhillon added.

Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day on April 25, 2020 are available at DEATakeBack.com.

Toms River Artists Meeting

TOMS RIVER – On the second Tuesday of each month, TRAC welcomes members and interested artists to join us for our monthly meeting from 7-8 p.m. at 53 Main St. in Toms River. Admission is free. For more information, call Carol Stauffer at 732-604-5761.

Funded by the State of New Jersey Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care (SAARC) Funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families, Division of Women.

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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.

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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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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 lifelong 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.

Scarves For A Cause

TOMS RIVER – Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join a community project of the Ocean County Library which is accepting handmade scarves to be distributed to community members in need.

Donations can be dropped off at any location of the Ocean County Library.

Contact your local branch for information about knitting/crocheting groups and events.

For information call 732-349-6200.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 16 - NOV 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): It is possible that a partner or loved one will not agree with your business or financial decisions in the early part of the week. Back up your plans with concrete evidence based on past performance and traditions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The more you learn, the more you earn. Apply your spare time to studying a subject that is germane to your career. Make use of your research skills in the week ahead, even if friends interrupt your investigations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The friends you make on the job or in the workplace could influence your thinking. In the week to come, you might be inspired to try something new.

Group dynamics could play a large part in your daily routines.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your partner might be preoccupied with a pet project or perhaps will become passionate about achieving a longheld ambition. You can support them, celebrate every small triumph, and offer consolation if plans go astray in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may become more conscious of your public or social standing and pay more attention to appearances in the upcoming week. Put some effort into beautifying your corner of the world. Neighbors will notice your efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could develop as this week unfolds. Your partner or a close friend distract you a bit with unrealizable goals. Focus on the job at hand and something worthwhile will be accomplished.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You and a partner might not always be on the same wavelength in the upcoming week, but you can still be helpful teammates. Try to focus on the facts and avoid muddled thinking. You can’t outfox the fox.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep a smile on your face in the beginning of the week and you may win over new friends or receive an invitation to join a club or group. You may need to study hard to understand weighty concepts and terminology.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on staying within budgetary boundaries by looking for sales and buying only what you need. Your occupational ambitions could come to fruition this week if you are a team player and willing to participate in group roundtables.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more organized and self-disciplined you are in the week ahead, the more likely you’ll realize your ambitions. Intense focus on the task at hand and attentiveness to the rules may be required to make your dreams come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It isn’t necessary to reinvent the wheel. Your novel ideas may already be outlined in textbooks or reviewed online. Do some homework. You can rely on the lessons of the past as guideposts to get you through the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might seesaw between being sensible and being a spendthrift in the week ahead. You might make impulsive purchases that seem frivolous at the time but could come in handy just when they are needed.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fish Fillets Make It Quick And Easy To Move Your Grilling Indoors

By Wolfgang Puck

Many people refer to the Labor Day weekend, now more than two months past, as the unofficial end of summer grilling season.

But those of us who love to grill know that you can’t stop just because you’ve turned the calendar page.

There are diehards, of course, who brave the elements to continue grilling outdoors.

I’ve even known of people who protect their food and themselves with an umbrella in the pouring rain to keep practicing their favorite cooking method, regardless of the fact that they’ll trudge back indoors soaking wet and saturated with smoke-but feeling happy that their food still turned out perfect.

I prefer an easier approach. When I want to grill food indoors at home, I like to use of a ridged grill, whether a countertop one that’s electrically heated or a simpler model that you heat up right over a burner on your stove. When preheated before food is placed on it, the pan produces flavorful seared markings very similar to those you get from an outdoor grill.

You may not get the exact same tastes, of course, because you’ll lack the scent that comes from fat and juices dripping onto hot coals or gas-heated lava rocks beneath an outdoor grill’s cooking grid. But, especially if you start with a recipe full of lively seasonings, you won’t notice a big difference between the results of outdoor and indoor grilling.

That said, there are other important points to bear in mind. First, I make sure to use a ridged grill with a nonstick surface, so you won’t have to grease or spray it before putting food on. More importantly, I prefer to prepare items that cook quickly, because the high-heat method will still fill the kitchen with very fragrant scents and some smoke - so you don’t want the cooking to go one for too long. (Be sure to turn on your kitchen fan and crack open a window as well, so you won’t set off any smoke alarms!)

For an example of a recipe that fulfills these requirements perfectly, I hope you’ll try my Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles. It bursts with bright flavors, and the swordfish steaks (you can also use other mild-tasting fish like halibut or yellowtail tuna) cook in little more than 10 minutes. No wonder it became one of the most popular recipes I used when I first began demonstrating my own reversible electric grill/griddle years ago on the Home Shopping Network. (You could also make it with a hinged electric

countertop grill, which cooks from both sides at once, cutting the cooking time in half.)

Serve the fish with a rice pilaf and your favorite tomato salsa. Then close your eyes and imagine you’re dining outdoors!

Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles Serves 4 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 3 medium limes Grated zest of 1 medium lime 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 small fresh serrano chiles, or 1 large jalapeño, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined and finely chopped 1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 swordfish steaks, each about 6 ounces (185 g) and 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a large sealable food-storage bag, combine the olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro, ginger and sugar.

Seal the bag and gently shake to combine the ingredients.

Trim the skin and any traces of connective tissue from the sides of the swordfish steaks. If you like, carefully cut out the darker red areas of meat, known as the bloodlines, which have a slightly stronger flavor that some people do not like.

Open the bag and put the swordfish fillets inside with the marinade. Seal the bag, eliminating any air, and gently move the swordfish fillets to coat them evenly. Put the bag inside a pan or shallow bowl large enough to hold it comfortably. Place in the refrigerator and leave the swordfish to marinate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, turning the bag over occasionally.

Over high heat, preheat a nonstick ridged electric indoor grill or stovetop grill pan.

Meanwhile, remove the swordfish steaks from the marinade and pat off excess moisture with paper towels without wiping off the pieces of zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro and ginger. Season the swordfish steaks on both sides with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Cook them undisturbed, turning them once, until well seared and cooked through to a temperature of 145 F (63 C) on an instant-read thermometer carefully inserted into the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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