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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Although a possible pending vaccine m ay be on it s way for COV I D -19, t he Ocean County Health Department is urging residents to still follow precautions. Recently, many states
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson resident Jerry Eitner enjoys some time with his dog Piper, a Pomeranian/husky (the pooch in the middle) along with two canine friends of hers in the small dog section of the Dog Park in the John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park. Jackson Township will soon have a second dog park based off West Veterans Highway. By Bob Vosseller recent council meeting. I was a small child. park to the area near JACKSON – Township “We are adding a sec- When I conducted my the playground would Council Vice President ond off leash dog park initial assessment of the increase the usage of Andrew Kern recently to the west side of the township owned play- the park. announced that Jackson township,” Kern said. grounds the nicest play“This park is idedog owners would soon He noted that the new ground we own was in ally located - just a have a second facility facility would feature that park,” Kern said. mile west of the Justice where they could bring spaces for large and “It was the nicest be- Complex so parents can their pets. small dogs and would cause no one had been be able to drop off their Ker n said he was be located near an ex- using it. The park had kids at baseball, softproud to see the town- isting playground. become overgrown and ball, soccer or lacrosse ship adding to the parks “Jackson Forest on a bit scary to families practice and then take system and addressing West Veterans High- with small children. their dogs for some maintenance and land- way has been an un- The addition of a small exercise without having scaping issues during a der-utilized park since and large dog off leash (Park - See Page 8)
Officials: Protect Your Family From COVID This Holiday a re ex p e r ie nci ng a spike in COVID-19 cases. T he public health community is reminding people that t he pa nde m ic isn’t over and individuals should still take caution. “We have to be very careful of a late stage
increase in cases despite the news of a pending a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Ocean C ou nt y Fr e ehold e r Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “ Yo u’ve h e a r d t h e public healt h community say this a lot
recently but everyone has got to st ay t he course and continue to adhere to all the s a fe t y p r e c a u t io n s especially as people head indoors with the cooler weather and t he hol id ay se a son fast approaching.” Cu r rently, Ocea n
County is recovering from a recent surge in cases. Between October 14 and October 28, Ocean County averaged 64 new daily cases with the exception of one day back on October 18. New Jersey is also experiencing a
November 7, 2020
Superintendent Outlines District’s Goals
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – After a week of going full remote due to positive cases of the coronavirus, Jackson Liberty High School has returned to the current school district hybrid model of partial remote learning and in-person classes. During a recent meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Nicole Pormelli reported on the school district’s goals for the upcoming year. “Obviously number one was a health and safety goal which we will continue to focus on throughout the year.” The superintendent said that among its goals would be continued monitoring of the district’s reopening plan, focus on its long range facility plan projects, monitor energy saving and solar projects, analyze and prioritize projects within the budget and collect enrollment data on a frequent basis and review facility and transportation data. Pormelli said the district would be researching (School - See Page 12)
Officials Await Word From Altice/Optimum Regarding Complaint
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials are awaiting word from Altice, the parent company of Optimum in response to a complaint the township filed last month with the Board of Public Utilities citing poor services by the firm. For months, customers have noted problems with internet service and complained to the township. Jackson, Howell and at least two other communities in the state have taken action with a complaint to the BPU. During the most recent council meeting, resident and Zoning Board member Nino Borrelli inquired about the status of the issue. “Thank you for filing a complaint with State Board of
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Opioid Prevention And Education Provides Path To Living Drug-Free The state of New Jersey has been struck significantly by problems surrounding addiction, especially du r i ng the COVID-19 lockdowns. During April and May, there were an estimated 500 drug-related deaths within the state. Unfortunately, many of these overdose deaths are linked to opioids. Much has been done within the state regarding prevention, such as education campaigns and overdose prevention. The New Jersey Attorney General is launching a webinar series on opioid addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. A
collaboration between the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey - created an initiative to address the opioid epidemic through community outreach, prescriber education, parent education, and statewide media campaigns. Campaigns such as these have proven effective with bringing awareness, yet the goal should also be to help an opioid addict become drug-free through proper rehabilitation. However, the pandemic did not make anything easier and increased the vulnerability of those
who were already vulnerable. It was a difficult time for addicts and anyone in recovery to access help and support. The problems with opioids and the pandemic created the perfect storm, and the state managed these two issues the best way they knew how based on the information they had. The goal of prevention and education should also highlight a clear, accessible path to treatment and drug-free living while educating on how to prevent overdose. Between the beginning of January and the end of April in 2020, there have been over 1,000 suspected overdose deaths in the
state. During that same time, there were over 1.2 million opioid prescriptions dispensed. The Jour nal of the American Medical Association published an article about the association of opioids prescribed to a family member with opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults. There is a significant increase in risk in overdose among young adults and adolescents, which is why prevention and education are essential. Many of these issues with opioids begin at a young age, which is an ideal time to receive rehabilitation, become drugfree, and work on long-term
sobriety. The study found a twofold increase in the risk of overdose to family members with opioid prescriptions also a six-fold increase in risk for prescriptions given to youth. Concurrent exposure to prescriptions for family members and youth were associated with a 13fold increase in overdose risk. Overdose prevention is important, and it has saved lives, but it is a combination of methods that should strive toward drugfree living. As a society, we have become reliant on medication to maintain sobriety resulting in a cycle of addiction, medication
replacement, and further withdrawal management. Unfortunately, more recovering addicts are struggling to stop methadone, buprenorphine, and other similar medications. The efforts being taken by the state, and the Attorney General regarding opioid prevention and education are essential to curbing the opioid epidemic. However, it is crucial for treatment providers and advocates not to lose sight - living drug-free and not being chained to medication for sobriety.
the financial struggles that are being introduced by the pandemic, having college tuition as an additional expense makes it twice as hard for some families. One of the worst costs in college that has been rising over recent years is the cost of college supplies. On average, these cost $1,400 per year for college students, and often don’t even have much use. Textbooks and access codes are a major part of this problem. The solution to this problem is Open Education Resources, also known as OER. OER is of the same quality as regular textbooks, and it is free. When a professor chooses to use OER instead of traditional, expensive textbooks, they are saving the students in their class from spending money on something that some professors require and never use. OER can provide the same quality of material for absolutely no cost. If professors just switch to this, it will save students a fortune altogether.
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Letters To The Editor What If Obama Did What Trump Does? What if Obama had called soldiers who died in Vietnam “losers” and “suckers?” What if Obama had downplayed a pandemic, killing hundreds of thousands and sinking the economy? What if Obama promoted Goya products from the White House? It’s illegal because presidents can’t endorse companies. What if Obama held a campaign stop from the White House pretending it was a press conference?
What if Obama had golfed at one of his properties, and made a lot of money? What if Obama had given his kids jobs? What if Obama had talked badly about women and every single minority group? The short answer is that Obama wouldn’t have done any of these things. But here we are. And Republicans are letting Trump do all of these things. And the Democrat leaders in the House are letting him get away with it, too. Tonya Smith Toms River
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Not A Racist Country I watch our country being tor n apart by this false nar rative that we are a racist country. People with com mon sense need to unite against these race terrorists! Our weak governor who absolutely has no backbone decided during his COVID report to say without any other information that another black man was shot by a police officer with no other context! He then said that the systemic racism has to stop. These weak politicians like our governor fuels the fl ames of hate. I beg people to stand up to this fake narrative and push back on every media platform. We are not racist. Black Americans are not dying at the hands of the police at an alarming rate. It’s a lie! Igor Eilyuk Jackson
It’s Your Tax Dollar Candidate Harris said in the VP debate that Can-
did ate Biden will, and I quote: “on d ay one,” repeal /st r i ke dow n the Trump tax cuts that went to Americans in every tax bracket. When Biden and Harris are finished with the so-called top 1%, they are coming for the rest of us. Many presidential candidates have fooled Americans about promising no taxation, and then doing just that when in office. Former President Clinton is an example of this. Demand a stop to “toying” with A mer icans’ hardearned tax dollars, except for emergencies like the current pandemic. Marie Pellicano Manchester
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Liberals wanna keep complaining that the country wasn’t prepared (for COVID-19), well maybe if you hadn’t spent the last 3 years on worthless investigations, impeachment hearings and forcing the President to defend himself against a brand new manufactured allegation every single day and trying to find a way to remove a President that the people elected then we would be prepared. Imagine what you could have accomplished if you had done your damn job instead of acting like spoiled children. Imagine how strong and prepared our country would be if you had worked with this President all along. Stop complaining because we don’t blame Trump, we blame you! Trump did his damn job and he did it well, you failed not him. Americans sure could use those hundreds of millions of dollars right about now that you wasted on all those investigations and impeachment. Tommy Dean Lacey
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COVID-19 Puts More Children At Risk Of Exploitation As Anti-Trafficking Law Hits 20
From The Desk Of Chris Smith TRENTON – October 28 marks 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 - the comprehensive, historic law that I authored to aggressively combat sex and labor trafficking both within the United States and around the world. The TVPA created a new, well-funded whole-of-government domestic and international strategy and established numerous new programs to protect victims, prosecute traffickers and, to the extent possible, prevent human trafficking in the first place. Thousands of human traffickers have been prosecuted and jailed pursuant to the TVPA, including all charges in 2019 against Jeffrey Epstein and the infamous sex-trafficking ring convictions involving NXIVM’s Keith Raniere and
Smallville actress Allison Mack. The TVPA included a number of “sea change” criminal code reforms including treating as a victim - and not a perpetrator of a crime - anyone exploited by a commercial sex act who had not attained the age of 18 and anyone older where there was an element of force, fraud or coercion. The TVPA radically reformed the US criminal code to authorize asset confiscation and jail sentences of up to life imprisonment for the predators. Most importantly, because of the TVPA, many victims have been rescued and protected while comprehensive prevention strategies have spared many from the exploitation and abuse of the crime that treats mostly women and children as mere commodities to be bought and sold. Of significance, my law also in-
cluded the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, the Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) doubling VAWA funding to $3.3 billion over five years for women’s shelters, rehab programs, housing and other initiatives for battered and abused women. Over the years, I’ve authored four additional laws to combat human trafficking - including in 2003, 2005, 2016 and 2019. Believing that federal law needed parallel state and local statutes to promote an effective prosecution strategy to combat human trafficking, the TVPA included new DOJ programs to assist states in crafting laws and authorized the creation of new anti-human trafficking task forces. In like manner, the TVPA provides law reform and best-practice technical assistance to other
countries. The Act also included sheltering and a national hotline and on the refugee side, created a new asylum category - the T visa - to protect victims and their families. Among its many other provisions, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act also created the president’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and annual TIP report with its tier grading of every nation’s record in making “serious and sustained efforts” to eliminate human trafficking. Those relegated to what we call Tier 3 - egregious violators - are subject to sanctions. In 2019, President Trump signed my fifth comprehensive anti-human trafficking bill into law - The Frederick
Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Act - which for the first time ever authorized federal grants to local educational agencies to educate school staff to recognize and respond to signs of sex and labor trafficking and provide age-appropriate information to students on how to avoid becoming victims. According to the International Labor Organization one in four trafficking victims are children and more than 40 million individuals of all ages are living in slavery worldwide. Some of today’s challenges, such as how ever-evolving technology is being utilized by predators to lure children into trafficking, could not have been anticipated 20 years ago. Today, due to COVID-19 restrictions, young people are spending more time online and evidence suggests a huge spike
in predators’ access to children on the internet and the rise of online grooming and sexual exploitation while children are isolated and virtually connected to the world. ECPAT-USA, the first U.S.based nonprofit to work on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children, has been especially focused on the safety of children during the pandemic believing “safety means more than handwashing” and has created online safety guidelines for youth, parents and educators. Twenty years after the TVPA became law, the nefarious trade in women and children - modern-day slavery - has become more visible and a more urgent priority for law enforcement on all levels. Much remains to be done to protect victims, prosecute traffickers and prevent human trafficking.
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Overhauling Paratransit Practices TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2517) establishing a program to adopt paratransit best practices, requiring greater coordination among paratransit service providers, and establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils. “Streamlining our paratransit services will finally guarantee our seniors and those with disabilities the safety, ease, reliability, and affordability they have long expected from NJ TRANSIT,” said Governor Murphy. “Seniors, and those living with disabilities deserve transportation services that accommodate their needs, and this program will be committed to doing exactly that.” “Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has been working aggressively to improve service to customers with disabilities through our indispensable Access Link service,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett. “These efforts include the introduction last year of Access Link Online, which now allows customers to schedule rides, pre-pay fares electronically with EZ-Wallet, and check trip status and the estimated time of arrival of pick-up vehicles.
This important legislation will help NJ TRANSIT build on our many efforts to improve mobility and modernize service for our paratransit service, and we’re grateful for Governor Murphy’s commitment to our Access Link customers.” “Access to transportation is key to the ability of individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community,” said Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “This is about access to jobs, health care and everything that comes with being able to travel around our state. Learning from best practices and improving coordination will help make paratransit a better option for the individuals who rely on it.” “The importance of transportation to people with disabilities – many of whom do not drive themselves -- cannot be overstated,” said Paul S. Aronsohn, State Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. “For them, the shortage of accessible and affordable transportation options makes their involvement in the community – particularly through employment or day
programs -- difficult, if not impossible. For them, planning even basic trips to doctors and grocery stores can often be an ordeal. That is why this common-sense piece of legislation is so important.” Primary sponsors for S2517 include Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Loretta Weinberg, and Assemblymembers Daniel R. Benson, Carol A. Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle. “This will help update and improve New Jersey’s paratransit services for physically and developmentally disabled people who cannot use regular bus and rail services,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “We need to bring ‘best practices’ to our paratransit network to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. These reforms are especially important in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, which will put new demands on all mass transit services.” “We were gratified that NJ Transit from the start showed strong support for reforms that will deliver paratransit services more efficiently for our most vulnerable riders,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “This law will bring together NJ Transit, the county
transportation departments and service providers to develop a coordinated, responsive and cost-effective paratransit network.” “A person who is elderly or disabled shouldn’t receive lower quality service than others who use public transportation. There needs to be equity in our transit system for all riders,” said Assemblymembers Daniel Benson, Carol Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle in a joint statement. “This new law will improve the reliability of paratransit service by increasing coordination between state paratransit providers, county agencies, and the developmental disability community to improve efficiency, as well as reducing costs and creating best practices for providers to follow. With these investments, we can ensure riders have a safer and smoother trip.” The bill requires NJ TRANSIT to ensure that all paratransit services managed, administered, or provided directly through NJ TRANSIT’s operating budget utilize routing, scheduling, and dispatch software that will be compatible with the software used by other paratransit providers. The bill also requires NJ
TRANSIT to begin identifying regular and recurring trips under the Access Link program, and to develop a system where other paratransit providers can complete those trips on behalf of NJ TRANSIT if the provider can meet applicable federal standards, provide the trip at a lower cost, and protect customer safety. The bill additionally requires NJ TRANSIT to develop an Access Link program structure that allows NJ TRANSIT to realize cost savings by reducing Access Link trip volumes, and to share those savings with paratransit providers that meet minimum federal standards and successfully compete for regular and routine trips under this new system. The bill further requires the establishment of a three-phase, best practices pilot training program for paratransit providers. Under the first phase of the program, a qualified community organization and NJ TRANSIT will develop a paratransit best practices training module. Under the second phase, NJ TRANSIT will select five paratransit providers, upon application, to receive training in paratransit best practices under the pilot program. Depending
upon the success of Phase Two of the pilot, Phase Three will commence and involve revising the training module into a training program that other paratransit providers can adopt without direct training from the qualified community organization. Phase Three also involves the establishment of regional paratransit coordinating councils. The coordinating councils are to meet at least quarterly and share best practices among paratransit providers within the State. They are also required to establish a system to exchange information between paratransit providers and share budget information, and may eventually develop a single platform or place for paratransit users to request a trip to optimize consumer experience. Finally, the coordinating councils are to serve as a resource and develop materials to assist other paratransit providers in achieving the integration objectives in the first part of Phase Three of the pilot program, either through the revised training module or the alternate solution developed. “To be a fully integrated member of any community, transportation is absolutely essential and (Murphy - See Page 15)
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Continued From Page 1 to travel all the way across town and then rush back,” Kern added. Traveling across town isn’t a problem for resident Ashley Hartman who lives five minutes away from the current dog park in Johnson Park. “I come here four to five times a week. It is very helpful and it makes such a difference.” Hartman came to the park last weekend with her 10-month-old Bernedoodle (Bernese mountain dog and poodle) Max who she brought to the large dog portion of the dog park. In the small dog area was Jerry Eitner with his dog Piper, a Pomeranian/husky. “It is a very friendly crowd of dog owners here. The dogs play with each other and it is good that they separate the big dogs from the small ones. “I think it is great that they are adding another dog park. This one is great,” Colleen Meier said. Her dog Zoey was in costume for the morning wearing a skirt as a “party girl” in honor of Halloween. During the council meeting, Council President Alex Sauickie said, “I want to send congratulations to Council Vice President Kern for the movement on the dog park. It is in a great location on the opposite side of town and long overdue.”
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Continued From Page 1 rise in cases. “Ocean County has experienced a couple of positive weeks as far as cases,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “I think people in Ocean County realized we needed to be more vigilant with safety measures and we’ve had more people getting tested. The Ocean County COVID-19 Drive Thru Test site at Ocean County College has tested 10,877 residents so far in 31 weeks. The goal is to keep the downward trend going as we shift back indoors and people come together for holiday parties, shopping, religious services and other gatherings.” With the holidays around the corner, the CDC has provided the following low r isk tips to follow this holiday season: Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve contact with others. Having a virtual dinner and sharing recipes with friends and family. Shopping online rather than in person. Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home.
Sauickie added, “We’ve gotten a lot of positive response on the dog park over at Johnson Park and to add one to the other side of town where the residents of that side of town can use it will be a great thing.” Kern thanked Councilman Steve Chisholm for assisting him with the ordinance. “We are also addressing the condition of the landscaping around the township owned facilities, buildings and parks. When the Business Administrator (Terence Wall) and I walked out of police headquarters last week the condition of the once beautiful entrance was unacceptable. We are working hard to instill pride in our community and that begins with what you see every day,” Kern said. “We cannot wait for small steps. The condition requires that we get everything up to par with other towns and other municipalities as soon as we can,” he said. Kern said that once the township had the working model of a maintenance schedule “we can then transition these duties as we supplement DPW (Department of Public Works) staffi ng.” He also stated that the township is able to support over a dozen local organizations that participated in the 2020 Jackson Clean Communities Road Cleanup at the end of September. “We are proud of their efforts to keep our town looking beautiful.” Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may be harder to keep this distance, such as restrooms and eating areas. Avoid using restroom facilities at high traffic times, such as at the end of a public event. Avoid busy eating areas, such as restaurants during high volume mealtimes, if you plan to eat out at a restaurant. Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, bu mp elbows, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet others. Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and within 6 feet of others. Get a f lu shot. “Everybody has to make their own choice but we ask people to think about their health and the health of others during this festive time of year,” Regenye added. “If you haven’t received a f lu shot yet, then now is the time. It won’t keep you from getting the coronavirus but it will help alleviate the burden on our health care system by reducing the number of people getting sick from inf luenza.” Fo r mo r e i n fo r m a t io n r eg a r d i ng OCHD Flu Clinics, visit ochd.org.
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Continued From Page 1 Public Utilities concerning the service provider Altice/Optimum. I was wondering if you have any updates about that? How long does it normally take to hear back after filing such a complaint?” Business Administrator Terence Wall said that the township had not heard back from the firm yet. “It is an unusual situation so there is no standard to what we would expect.” “Hopefully the rate payers of Jackson will receive the consistent service that we pay for and deserve,” Borrelli said. Janet Meahan, the vice president of Communications, for Altice/Optimum did respond to a recent article in The Jackson Times that reported on the complaint made by the township as well as a resolution calling for the firm to lower rates to customers based on what was stated as poor service by the company. Altice had been contacted for comment for that article but did not respond at the time. Meahan issued a statement saying “Altice and Optimum have a longstanding relationship with Jackson Township in delivering advanced connectivity services to local residents and businesses, from investing in our network to deliver up to 1 gigabit broadband speeds to launching products like our Altice One entertainment platform and Altice Mobile wireless service.” She added, “we are committed to delivering reliable service and support to the communities we serve and look forward to working with the council and the BPU to address any concerns.” The Jackson Times responded further, asking what steps the company planned to take to address the complaints made by Jackson customers. Meahan was also asked if a company representative might come to a future council meeting to publicly address the issue with members of the governing body and residents. She said that such a visit might be possible. “In terms of our network, we’ve recently added capacity to the network in the Township of Jackson to enhance our broadband experience and are seeing improved performance as a result,” Meahan said. Meahan added that “we look forward to working with the Township and its council to address their concerns.” Last month, Council President Alex Sauickie outlined the complaint filed by the council with the BPU saying, “the town has in my opinion worked in good faith before filing this complaint. We did reach out to the management of Altice months ago in attempts to try to alert them to
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the concerns. “They aren’t new concerns. They didn’t start with the pandemic. They were in existence before that. We did want to do right by Altice and see if we could work through their management. We also put a link on the Jackson Township website to allow residents to file their complaints directly with Altice which they in fact did,” Sauickie added. The complaint charges that Optimum “is providing inferior cable television and internet service to its customers. Optimum/Altice USA is under its current franchise issue by the BPU. Service is slow, poor network connections exist and there is an inability to use ‘DropBoxes’ and Altice has not offered to reduce its fee for this service.” Also noted by customers was their inability to speak to a customer service representative following long waiting periods and to get a concise answer as what the problem was and when it might be corrected. Some customers said that when they did get to speak with a representative they were told their problem was “temporary” but that it persisted afterwards. Sauickie said “we are also taking it one step further with resolution 337R-20. That resolution is requesting a 50% reduction in the fees that are paid to Altice for the residents going forward.” Jackson is not the only community unsatisfied with Optimum’s service. Hamilton Township and Robbinsville in Mercer County also called for the BPU to start an immediate investigation into the firm’s services. Howell Township in Monmouth County also took action toward Altice after residents of that community expressed internet service provided by Optimum was unsatisfactory. “Hopefully, they (the BPU) will take action regarding it. We do that in conjunction with other towns that have done it so hopefully we will see some action on that going forward,” Sauickie said. He dismissed prior comments by the firm that said that complaint issues were generated from conditions of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It was noted that with more people at home using WiFi service it would slow down but according to the township’s franchise agreement, that excuse doesn’t stand up as other service providers are not having the same problems for their customers. Resident Richard Egan said he was pleased that the township had filed the complaint to the BPU. He said he experiences problems three or four times a month. “It disappears on the computer. No service, no explanation. A day goes by, two days go by. He said representatives tell him, ‘we’ll get to you, I don’t know what to tell you’.”
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Six Flags To Host ‘Holiday Wine Fest’
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - There will be plenty of holiday spirit and spirits as part of the Six Flags Great Adventure ‘Wine Fest’ that will kick off its sixth season of “Holiday In The Park.” Guests can enjoy a weekend of coasters, cuisine, and crafters during Holiday Wine Fest at on November 14 and 15. This memorable special event will begin the season of the theme park’s popular Holiday in the Park festival. Guests can sample locally-produced wines from eight New Jersey vineyards, nibble on wine fest fare from food trucks, and get a head start on their holiday shopping with homemade gifts from local artisans. Festival tickets will provide access to Holiday in the Park with more than a million glittering lights, festive foods, world-class rides, and holiday entertainment. Six Flags worked in partnership with its epidemiologist consultants to create a safe holiday experience that meets or exceeds federal, state, and local guidelines. Park attendance will be carefully monitored to avoid overcrowding and all Members, Season Pass Holders, and guests with single-day tickets will be required to make a reservation to attend Holiday in the Park. The participating wineries include: • Tomasello Winery
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE NJ Creates “Lock It or Lose It” Public Awareness Campaign
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) recently announced the “Lock It or Lose It” public campaign, a campaign to bring awareness to residents to not leave their cars unlocked with the key fob inside. With the increase in vehicle thefts, especially high-end ones, the campaign wants to counter the steady increase in luxury vehicle thefts that cost the insurance industry billions of dollars each year nationwide in claim payouts and investigative costs. Soon “Lock It or Lose It’ ads will appear all over the state as a reminder to residents to lock their car. “Auto theft isn’t just for joyriding anymore. It could be a critical first step in the commission of much more serious crimes like murder and robbery,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We want people to realize that carelessly leaving their key fobs in their unlocked cars or leaving their cars running and unattended is an open invitation to car thieves who need a vehicle to carry out their criminal agenda.” According to the New Jersey State Police, from January through September a total of 7,131 autos were reported stolen statewide, 4.4 percent fewer than reported during the same period in 2019. However, high-end auto thefts climbed 7.5 percent to 1,501. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that between 40 and 50 percent of vehicle theft is due to driver error, which includes leaving vehicle doors unlocked and leaving keys or fobs inside. “Ironically, car thieves are stealing vehicles that are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology, but that technology is rendered useless when owners make the decision to leave key fobs inside their cars. This careless behavior encourages criminals to look for easy targets,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The consequences of car theft are multifaceted. Stolen vehicles are often used in the commission of crimes, and the astro-
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE United Way Holds Annual Children’s Winter Coat Drive
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has begun its annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. The drive helps local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need, especially with more families experiencing financial struggles during the ongoing pandemic. “United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties continues to be such a strong partner in improving the lives of our students,” said Stacey Monetti, principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River. “Thanks to the generous donations from the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, we can ensure that our neediest students are dressed warmly during all our outdoor activities including recess, snack and mask breaks, and outside learning activities. This donation will make a substantial positive difference for our students while helping to
alleviate one financial strain on families.” UWMOC will be collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T through 5T and children’s sizes small through extra-large. The coats will be distributed to over 25 local schools. The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will be accepting donations now through December 2. You can purchase coats online and will be shipped directly to UWMOC’s office. You can also make arrangements for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s office. The drive will also be accepting gift card donations to stores such as Boscov’s or Old Navy in any amount. General donations can be made online for UWMOC staff to purchase coats. The United Way office is located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes.
USDA Forest Service Seeks Comments On Rule Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In alignment with the Secretarial Memorandum issued by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the USDA Forest Service is proposing a rule change that would allow greater flexibility in handling cases of unauthorized or excess livestock grazing on national forests and grasslands. The proposed rule would help ensure sustainable grazing on national forests and grasslands by recognizing the importance of America’s grazing heritage as a conservation tool and an economic resource. It would allow for nonmonetary settlement when unauthorized or excess grazing is unintentional. The Forest Service is requesting public comment on the proposed rule change. “The Forest Service remains committed to ensuring that our approach to resolving excess and unauthorized grazing is fair, flexible, and straightforward,” said USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “These changes allow us to be flexible and to consider each situation, and take into account the honest efforts of ranchers who
do their best to uphold their responsibilities on grazing lands.” The revisions would align Forest Service policy with the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, and follow the recommendations laid out in the 2016 Government Accountability Report, “Unauthorized Grazing: Actions Needed to Improve Tracking and Deterrence Efforts.” The Forest Service administers over six thousand active permits for livestock grazing on lands managed by the agency. These lands supply a vital source of forage for domestic livestock, especially in the western United States where ranching is a critical part of the economy and a way of life for rural communities. The proposed rule change is intended to support responsible livestock management while also deterring unauthorized use in a manner that is consistent with other public land management agencies. The public comment period on the proposed revisions to 36 CFR 222.50(h) will remain open for 30 days. The proposed rule, along with instructions on how to comment, can be found in the Federal Register.
Yes, New Jersey, Santa Claus Will Be At The Mall
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Finally, some good news. Sandwiched between the spooky Halloween season and the potentially terrifying election, a little press release squeaked into news offices across the region: Santa Claus is on his way.
The Ocean County Mall will be transformed into a regional North Pole with the big man making his arrival on November 20. Things will be different this season, as the mall has advertised that it will be a socially distanced visit. Santa and his helpers will be wearing masks during the entire visit.
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Continued From Page 1 the reduction of courtesy bussing. She said, “the Board was going to be looking at this last spring but it got deterred obviously.” “We will continue with this work collecting information and see what the feasibility is with safety still being the number one priority. We also have to do our due diligence based on the fact that S-2 (state aid funding formula) still
exists so we need to explore avenues for budget cuts.” The district has been hit hard in recent years by state aid funding cuts resulting from the implementation of the S-2 formula. Pormelli stressed that the district was continuing to maintain all the health protocols that were implemented in response to the state guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic. “We created a screening for staff and students each day and for our athletes and for people we
bring into campus. We need to screen them before entering as part of the health requirements,” she said. “In the area of curriculum and student achievements, our goal for the opening of school was to create two learning programs - a hybrid and a full remote program - and to train our teachers to implement those programs and to compact our curriculum to make sure we meet the needs of our students and that we can make our way through the curriculum,”
the superintendent said. She added that the district had made a commitment to strengthen its emotional and social learning activities and curriculum for students. “We will continue with our goals of encouraging problem-based learning, student centered learning while also implementing our changes to the new high school schedule,” Pormelli said. Pormelli explained, “we had put that on pause last spring. So, we are on pause and the following year we will implement that in 2021-22. Following our five year curriculum cycle we will be implementing this year our K-12 curriculum and our gifted and talented program as well as social studies 6-12 and we will be reviewing world language and our health curriculum this year for adoption next year. “We have added a goal for human resources that focuses on recruitment and selection and placement of personnel and we will continue ways to expand our recruiting a diverse teaching staff and using the online system to streamline and go paperless for HR,” Pormelli added. She said that the district would also be looking again at accommodating any needs of the staff to accommodate for the COVID-19 crisis and ensuring the evaluation of all employees as is done each year and to expand its substitute staff. Regarding facilities within the school district, the superintendent reported to the Board and the public “our goal is to improve and enhance our facilities and a safe environment for our students,” Pormelli said. She also noted the district’s ongoing energy saving program that will continue to be monitored as it continues to be implemented. She added that projects are being prioritized. “We always monitor security and how we can improve it and train staff and as always we look to improve things for our students that will include some playing fields at Liberty and the gym floor over at Memorial.” “Included also in this year’s goals is finance and transportation, we are looking at implementing a full transition to the two transportation sites that we have that will be up and operating. We will make sure that is smooth and we are focusing on improving the transportation department,” the superintendent added. She said the district would be continuing to recruit bus drivers and mechanics to that department. “That is always an ongoing challenge and we continue to do that. We will apply for an electric bus and garbage truck. That has been happening and we will continue to monitor that.” “We will continue our multi-year implementation of our archival system to electronically archive our records that again has been going on. We are discussing sidewalk grants with the township to see if there is any opportunity for those to be implemented this year as well,” she added. “Finally, for the district goals this year our home school connection piece which obviously in the situation we are in currently has been crucial to focus on communication with our community. We will continue to communicate and affirm our districts commitment to accessibility.” Pormelli said, the district would continue to “strengthen our accessibility on our website and increase our publication of all the wonderful things that happen in our schools, our athletic programs and our clubs and extracurricular activities. We will continue to refine and monitor our website.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Mandates Workplace COVID-19 Safety Rules
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, New Jersey has mandated that private and public employers need to implement uniform health and safety standards to prevent and protect workers against the coronavirus. On October 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order requiring employers to follow protocols as of November 5. The guidelines are as followed: Workers to keep at least 6 feet from each other “to the maximum extent possible.” Workers and visitors to wear a face mask, with limited exceptions. Employers to provide masks to workers at the company’s expense. Employers to provide workers, customers, and visitors with sanitizing materials at the company’s expense. Employers to conduct daily health checks of workers, such as temperature screenings, visual symptom checking, and more. Employers to notify workers when there is possible exposure to the virus. Employers to provide workers with breaks throughout the day to wash their hands. Employers. to routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched areas in accordance to state and federal guidelines. The state Labor Department has also created an online complaint form for workers to submit so that the department and the state Health Department can investigate
protocols. Safety training will be included within the protocol for employers. Murphy stated how the state needed to create the standards because the federal government has not established federal guidelines. New Jersey is now the only state in America to “leverage its public sector-only jurisdiction to protect workers in the private sector from COVID-19,” state Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “We now have the essential tools and resources we need to ensure businesses are operating safely, and our economy is moving forward,” Asaro-Angelo added. “By protecting New Jerseyans in the workplace, we are lessening the health risks to families and communities. As more people return to work, the high standards we have set today will be critical in maintaining our public health.” The Protect NJ Workers Coalition led a six-month campaign urging Murphy to take action to protect employees against COVID-19. The new order came as a result of the campaign and also due to a rise in cases. 1,682 more positive tests and 14 more deaths have occurred in New Jersey for COVID-19 while 1,010 patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases. State officials stated how this is the 11th straight day of more than 1,000 new cases, this occurring for the first time since early July.
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Nursing Home Abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly -- some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin. The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level. Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious
about the injury, the problem should be addressed immediately. Michael J. Deem, Esq. Suspicious signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Unusual Signs Of D Deficiency By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When talking to your physician it’s critical that you’re as open and forthcoming about your symptoms as possible. Many doctors need to know all your symptoms in order to figure out if they’re connected. This ensures optimal treatment. For example, let’s say you have high blood sugar, frequent skin rashes, erectile dysfunction, a weak urine stream, a perspiring head and bouts of sadness. And then you go to the doctor, but focus on on blood sugar assuming that these other symptoms have nothing to do with your visit. You’ve done yourself a disservice. Why? Because if you focus on blood sugar, your physician will chase it down with conventional pills such as metformin. You will be given instructions for a special diet, and you’ll have to start testing your blood sugar with finger sticks. Nothing is wrong with any of that, but had you mentioned all the other symptoms you deal with, it’s likely your physician would have picked up on a vitamin D deficiency, and suggested that you take D before prescribing all the pills and pricks. A deficiency of D can call all of the symptoms I’ve mentioned plus more. And if you have a good doctor that is truly listening to you, the seemingly random list of symptoms make sense from a broader perspective to them. Furthermore, the treatment you would receive will make a huge difference because it would be nice to clear all your symptoms up by restoring D levels, rather than chasing down the right drug for every symptom you have. Vitamin D receptors grab hold of the activated hormone form of vitamin D and then impacts the expression of about 900 genes! So if D is low (or high) there are literally hundreds of symptoms that you
could experience. Many signs and symptoms of D deficiency get medicated. For example, the “winter blues” results in part from insufficient D and yet, it’s treated with antidepressants. Whether D deficiency is the driving factor, or a contributing factor, it is something that your physician should check. Here are some other unusual signs of D Deficiency in case you are wondering if you have any. It’s not me just saying this, there are randomized, controlled studies that have confirmed the following symptoms and related diseases are associated with insufficient D: • Skin rashes • Heart arrhythmias • Tearfulness • Fatigue • Irritable bowel • Bloating • Fractures • Cognitive decline • Muscle weakness • Neuropathy • Macular degeneration • Wheezing • High blood pressure • Frequent infections If you decide to supplement, it’s a good idea to get your baseline levels of D, and then begin your supplementation. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website in case you’re interested. Even though it’s a nutrient that is sold everywhere, have a practitioner supervise you and test you periodically. Vitamin D is available in two forms, one that is animal (sheep) derived, and one that is plant (moss) derived. There is no difference in terms of how you absorb either version, or what benefits each provide. It really just comes down to personal preference and sustainability.
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Continued From Page 7 that is why we are so pleased to see S2517/A4208 sig ned into law,” said Thomas Baffuto, Executive Director for the Arc of New Jersey. “It is imperative that we reduce transportation hurdles for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) so they can fully participate in employment, access social opportunities and engage with peers. It is challenging for people with I/DD to
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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – It has been eight years since Superstorm Sandy caused many to endure the pain of being displaced, losing a home or having to restore it. The storm’s legacy was one of stress and trauma. For Joseph Tedde, a resident of the Ortley Beach section of Toms River, that saga is not yet over. Ortley Beach was referred to as “Ground Zero” in descriptions of the storm’s impact around Ocean County. The north beach portion of the township was devasted following the storm. Many homes were wiped out from the waves and others sustained severe water damage. The landscape of shore areas have changed dramatically with many houses having elevated to five to eight feet or more as per requirements of state grants to meet flood insurance requirements. Tedde can still remember the times in which he came to first see the damage to his 8th Avenue home. “We got word that we could come over and clean up. The first day they told us we could come we had to register like refugees and fill out papers and show our ID and we met at a parking lot on Fischer Boulevard. “They put us into school buses to cross the bridge and inspect our homes. It was a surreal experience. We could see our houses for a few hours,” he said. “They said you could bring back a few items and bring a suitcase or bag. Then later on we were allowed to come over almost every day and the police chief stopped by one day and said ‘I will try and get you guys home every day’ and little by little things picked up,” Tedde said. Tedde said, “from the time we all came over in the yellow bus like a bunch of refugees, I had not seen my house for three weeks which took us to the end of November so from the beginning of December it took me three months to get my house livable. I slept home on February 20, 2013. “They said anyone who had electric, water, sewer, and gas that you could go home. There were 1,500 homes in Ortley Beach and I was one out of three or four that was able to come home that night. It was pitch black and it was a little frightening but I knew there were police and state troopers all over the place,” Tedde added, noting that there was no street lights on still in the community. Tedde had to gut the house and bring in everything new, like plumbing and wiring. “In December of 2016 I was going to lift the house up but I ran into a big financial mess and until that time until today, almost four years. I’ve battling to get my house back to normal,” he said. Tedde said he’s made a lot of progress but it has been going very slow. “The state has helped but there is a lot of red tape and there is a lot of back and forth. It is October 25, 2020 and I am hoping this coming week that I hear from the Department of Consumer Affairs - that they will release a big sum of money and I will be able to get back into my house for the winter.”
Presently he is living in a small trailer provided by a state program, on his property next to his incomplete elevated home. Unlike other areas where residents could return back to examine their damage, those on the barrier island were not permitted due to concerns of road stability and infrastructure damage which severed power lines. Mold grew quickly in those homes causing additional damage. Crossing over the Mathis-Tunney bridge from Toms River to the barrier island was only permitted on specific days. Stickers were provided to place on cars to identify residents as township police patrolled the area to protect homes from being looted. The Mantoloking Bridge connecting to the barrier island was washed out to sea by the force of the storm. The sight of houses in the middle of the road was not uncommon. The symbol of the storm was a photograph of the popular rollercoaster from the destroyed Seaside Heights boardwalk which stood out in the ocean for months. The historic St. Elisabeth Chapel on 3rd Avenue was completely destroyed leaving little evidence that it had ever stood there. Services were eventually held at the church’s parish hall until the chapel was at last replaced with a new structure. Likewise, another local landmark, Joey Harrison’s Surf Club was also wiped from the earth with only a foundation beam featuring the club’s mascot, a little devil still present, on the beach now. The fate of what will happen to the property that the popular night club once occupied is still unknown but one thing is clear, it will not host a night club again. While the vacant Ortley Beach First Aid Squad building on 6th Avenue had been slated for demolition prior to Superstorm Sandy, due to its cost in bringing it up to township code, the building actually survived the storm. It was used as a storage facility in the months that followed. The building came down to be replaced by public parking lot. That lot will house a pickle ball court by next summer. An A&P store in Ortley Beach was also utilized for emergency storage and as a base of operations for emergency and police in the immediate weeks and months following the storm. The store would reopen to residents of the barrier island being the only supermarket in the area. A few years later when the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company went bankrupt, the building was sold to make way for an Acme which ironically, existed in the same plaza along Route 35 prior to the A&P being built in the 1970s. Many restaurants and businesses were hit hard and took months to reopen. Some didn’t reopen at all. Many homes were restored or rebuilt thanks to state grants and various volunteer groups that aided in their mediation. The memories and trauma of the event, still remain years later.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Scriptwriters Bring “Blood Of Zeus” To Netflix By Chris Lundy ANCIENT GREECE – Epic music. Life and death decisions. Insane battles. Just another day in the life in Greek mythology, where gods meddle in the affairs of man, and strange monsters lurk in the darkness. It’s also another day in the life of Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. Raised in Seaside Park, they are now professional scriptwriters whose new show “Blood of Zeus” is airing on Netflix. This is familiar ground for the brothers, having written “The Immortals,” another high fantasy Greek mythology-inspired action story, a film starring Henry Cavill before he was Superman. The star of this new story is Heron, a poor young man whose true parentage is only hinted at in the first episode, but something certainly makes him strong enough to survive a huge stone column being thrown at him by a demon. “It’s in our blood,” said Charley Parlapanides, with the unmistakenly Greek last name. The family had spent summers in Greece while they were growing up. “We’re proud of our culture. We love working in this space and luckily there’s an affinity for it among viewers.” “We’ve always been very proud of growing up in Seaside. There’s always a time in the day that I think back to Ocean County,” Charley said. “When you grow up, everything shapes your journey,” Vlas said. They grew up in Seaside Park and attended Central Regional schools. Their brother, Triantafillos, is the superintendent there. Given the way the world is today, people need an escape, and that’s what this show gives them. “We wanted to take people to that place of wonderment and sense of awe that inspired us to cry and laugh and feel good,” Vlas Parlapanides said. They recalled watching Sinbad adventure movies with their father. They look back on that time fondly
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to
him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going
to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend
physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely
even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 7 - nov 13
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Loved ones may require some extra attention to quell any fleeting insecurities. In the upcoming week, your imagination and creative abilities get a boost, so your work can make a good impression. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Misunderstandings can create temporary obstacles. Some people may be skeptical of your judgment or loyalty. Wait until later in the week to engage in serious negotiations or discussions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be able to spin a yarn with the best of them. However, you can become carried away by wishful thinking and hope something is better than it is. Don’t ignore the facts this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Just because everyone else has a particular something doesn’t mean that you need one too. You might judge books by their covers in the week to come, so put shopping expeditions on hold. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s great to be a crowd pleaser, but you might be too concerned with pleasing the crowd. You may be unduly influenced by peer pressure in the upcoming week. Remember to think for yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dedicate yourself to fact-finding rather than fault-finding. Apply pinpoint accuracy to paperwork, not people. Wait for better timing in the second half of the week to buy something that requires good taste.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Treading water might not get you anywhere, but it might prevent you from being swept out to sea. You may not be at your best, so wait until later in the week to appear in public or discuss emotional issues. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid misunderstandings today and later in the week. You and a loved one can come to an agreement. You might even be able to live out some of your secret romantic fantasies next weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can find a way over an obstacle or break through a brick wall. In the week ahead, you may be relieved of a responsibility or could learn something that empowers you to make fresh plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can be an ace at critical thinking. This could be a good week to focus on any personal shortcomings and do something about them. A debt could be paid off, improving your overall budget. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Confidence conquers doubts. You might become more assured when a thorn in your side is finally removed. Perhaps erasing a problem will allow you to be more optimistic in the week to come. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A carefree spending spree will not cure any of your problems. In the second half of the week, you might be better equipped to deal with your budget. Make smart decisions to improve your well-being.
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