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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – After a few months of election season, with a nation bitterly divided, it’s nice to think about a time when the community united to support officers during the Vest-A-Cop fundraiser held earlier in the fall.

Once again, the Pizza Hut on Route 37 was

churning out dinner for everyone and the proceeds were going to the bullet proof vest fund. In past years, the officers played waiter and waitress and served the residents.

This year, due to the coronavirus, that had to be reconfigured to limit the number of people in contact with

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each other. A huge tent was set up outside for everyone sat to eat, instead of inside the restaurant.

T he weat her was obliging. It was warm and sunny, which paid off for the officers in the dunk tank. The bounce houses and face painting of previous years also couldn’t be done.

But since the event was outside, many people were maskless and smiling.

“We’re so grateful to all our loyal sponsors,” police spokeswoman Jillian Messina said. These included local auto dealerships and other businesses.

There were also people (Police - See Page 18)

Andy Kim Might Keep House Seat

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Early results show that a very competitive district voted for the incumbent, Andy Kim, to keep his spot in the House of Representatives.

The one-term Democrat

won over Republican challenger David Richter, according to national news channels calling it for Kim. As of press time, Kim got 173,009 votes and Richter got 138,095 votes.

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Officials: Protect Your Family From COVID This Holiday

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Although a possible pending vaccine may be on its way for COVID-19, the Ocean County Health Department is urging residents to still follow precautions.

Recently, many states are experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases. The public health community is reminding people that the pandemic 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 County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “You’ve heard the public health community say this a lot recently but everyone has got to stay the course and continue to adhere to all the safety precautions especially as people head indoors with the cooler weather and the holiday season fast approaching.”

Currently, Ocean 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 rise in cases.

“Ocean County has experienced a couple of positive weeks as far as cases,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (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.”

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Continued From Page 1 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.

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, bump 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 flu 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 flu 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 influenza.”

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Brick To Outlaw Party Houses

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK - The cou ncil’s Land Use Com mit tee presented a Shor t Ter m Rental Ordinance to assist Code Enforcement with addressing problems that have su r faced with shor t ter m rentals.

The ordinance, which was introduced at a recent Township Council meeting, enables the township to act in assuring that landlords be held to suff icient standards of responsibility in order to preserve the peace and tranquility for the township’s per manent residents, said Council President Lisa Crate.

It cou ld help to prevent “a n i mal house”-type parties such as one that occur red in Bayview this July after a house party got out of control when over 40 0 people at tended. A Br ick police officer was struck by a vehicle while trying to break up the party.

The committee reviewed ordinances f rom other local municipalities and found that Toms River had one that would be the most beneficial for Brick, Crate said.

“That ordinance sets a minimum of 30 days for what is defined as a short-term rental,” she said. “The ordinance will make an exception for the barrier island from May 15 through September 15, specifically a provision to allow for a rental term of no less than seven days.”

Other suggestions will be incorporated into the Land Use policy issuing short-term rentals certificate of occupancy notifications regarding sanitation collection schedules and rules, etc.

A f ter t he meet i ng, Bu si ness Adm i n ist rator Joan ne Bergi n said the ordinance became necessary after residents from a number of neighborhoods complained.

“The Council’s Land Use Committee (chaired by Councilman Paul Mummolo) discussed the need for a shortterm rental ordinance to assist code enforcement in terms of addressing the problems that have surfaced with short-

term rentals,” she wrote in an email.

As of May 15 2020, any short-term r e nt a l s w h ich i n clu d e b u t a r e n ot limited to Airbnb and VRBO, are not permitted in the township for less than seven days under the Police Chief ’s Proclamation of Local Disaster Emerge ncy De cla r at ion t hat re m ai n s i n effect, Bergin said.

A property owner can rent for less than one week (a weekend for example) but is not allowed to move in another tenant in less than one week, she explained. “ T he Ch ief ’s Exe cut ive O rde r is helpful, but an ordinance needs to be codified to allow for enforcement by code enforcement,” Bergin said.

In this ordinance, the township can act against the landlord if there are two convictions of any municipal ordinance governing disorderly conduct in a 24-month period, she said.

P ubl ic com ment a nd a dopt ion of the ordinance would most likely take place during the November 10 council meeting.

In other news, Mayor John G. Ducey noted that the Social Security cost of living increase went up 1.3 percent this year, which he said does not seem like enough when compared to the 3 percent increase in the senior consumer price index.

“There is state legislation that is out there,” he said. “Hopefully our state legislators will move on it, that would change social security and move it to the senior consumer price index rather than the cost of living.”

And finally, the first-ever Fall Farmers Market will take place at Windward Beach Park on Princeton Avenue on November 21 from 9 a.m. until noon.

The next council meeting will once again be virtual due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. It will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Visit the township website for zoom information.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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A Way To Save College Students Money Given the current state of t he world w it h t he COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are struggling financially all over the world. Problems are especially evident in cases of families who have students in college. Besides

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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.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bills Would Increase Preparedness For Future Waves Of COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) introduced two bills aimed at increasing preparedness for future waves of COVID-19. The bills, which would help states implement early warning systems to detect growing cases of COVID-19 and would create an online clearinghouse to help frontline and essential workers get PPE, come as states across the country are seeing massive spikes in cases of the coronavirus.

“We’ve seen the conse-

quences of not being adequately prepared for this pandemic, and we must learn from them as we prepare for future waves,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to introduce these bills with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle.

Smart, public health solutions aren’t partisan, they’re simply common-sense. I look forward to bringing these bills through Congress and taking the steps necessary to keep our families and communities safe and healthy during these

tough times.”

The first bill, the Coronavirus Community Readiness Act, is a bipartisan effort with Congressman Gus Bilirak us (FL-12), which would award grants to states and localities to implement early warning systems like wastewater testing and temperature tracking for COVID-19 and other diseases. Research institutions would also be eligible for the grants to continue studying early warning detection methods.

The second bill, the Protect-

ing Essential Workers Act, was introduced with Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), and would develop an online clearinghouse, in which manufacturers and their PPE products would be vetted to ensure quality in a rigorous, systematic manner. The internet clearinghouse would publish available products with their corresponding prices to mitigate price gouging, ensure quick access to health care providers, essential workers, and governments, and increase transparency

in supply.

The two bills are informed by the ‘The Way Forward: Preparing America for a Second Wave’, a set of recommendations and findings

by Congressman Kim for public health leaders and public officials to prepare for future waves of COVID-19.

The full report can be found on Congressman Kim’s website. Congressman Kim discussed the report, and answered questions about second wave preparedness during his latest telephone town hall earlier this month.

Congressman Kim is a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, where he serves as one of twelve members of the House tasked with conducting oversight over programs aimed at ending the Coronavirus pandemic and helping address the economic impact it’s having on the American people.

Congressman Kim is also a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

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 fi nally guarantee our seniors and those with disabilities the safety, ease, reliability, and affordability they have long expected f rom 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 TR ANSIT 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 TR ANSIT build on our many efforts to improve mobility and modernize service for our paratransit service, and we’re grateful for Gover nor Mur phy’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.” “ T he i mp or t a nc e 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.”

Primar y 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 ser vices 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 Mur phy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle in a joint statement. “This new law will improve the reliability of paratransit service by increasing coordination between state p a r a t r a n sit p r ov id e r s , county agencies, and the developmental disability com mu nit y 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.”

T he bill requi res NJ TRANSIT to ensure that all parat ransit ser vices managed, administered, or provided directly through NJ TR ANSIT’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 minimu m federal standards and successfully compete for regular and routine trips under this new system.

The bill further requires t he est ablish ment 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 TR A NSIT 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 fi rst part of Phase Three of the pilot program, either through the revised training module or the alternate solution developed.

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Continued From Page 1 These amounts have not been certified yet. That usually takes a few weeks.

The Boards of Elections have until November 10 to accept mail-in votes, Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella said. They will only accept ballots post marked by 8 p.m. on November 3.

After that, the provisional ballots will be checked.

These are ballots people fill out at the polls. They have to be compared against mail-ins to make sure people didn’t vote twice.

They also have to solve problems with any ballots that were questioned for not having a matching signature.

The clerks will certify the election results on November 23.

New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District consists of parts of Ocean and Burlington counties.

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As the legalization goes through, the product will be subject to state sales tax.

Individual towns could charge their own taxes for it as well.

However, individual towns have the right to choose whether cannabis will be allowed to be sold within their borders.

They do this through zoning regulations,

The Toms River Times, November 7, 2020, Page 9 Ocean County is predominantly Republican.

Their total for the night was 82,944 for Richter and 63,544 for Kim. However, Colabella said that almost 50,000 votes have come in since this count.

Burlington County, which has a much larger percentage of Democrats, likely won Kim the spot.

There were 55,151 for Richter and 109,465 for Kim. Two years ago, Kim unseated Congressman Tom MacArthur in a race that was so close that it took almost two weeks after the polls closed for MacArthur to concede.

Early in the race, this district was on polling sites as one of the top 10 most competitive in the country. As the election season went on, the pollsters’ focus drifted elsewhere. At one point on election day, one website even had posted a 97% chance of Kim winning.

Kim greatly outraised and outspent his competitor, who had to fend off a bitter primary battle with Kate Gibbs.

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Some towns, like Berkeley Township, have already publicly called for a ban on sales in town.

Other governing bodies, like those in Toms River and Manchester, have stated that they wanted to see what the state rules would look like before making a decision on banning it. The reason for this is the assumption that state laws would overpower any local ones.

One town, South Toms River, actually put out an informal vote in a previous year.

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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.

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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 oďŹƒce. You can also make arrangements for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s oďŹƒce.

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 oďŹƒce 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.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest

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NEW JERSEY – Entries are now being accepted for New Jersey American Water’s fi rst annual Protect Our Watersheds art contest. The contest is open to fourth grade students in schools served by New Jersey American Water, as well as to students who live in the company’s service area.

The contest encourages students to tap into their creativity to express the importance of protecting natural water resources.

Locally, NJ American services the following locations: Bay Head, Lakewood Township, Mantoloking, and Plumsted, as well as portions of Brick, Freehold, Howell, Lavallette, and Toms River.

“This contest demonstrates New Jersey American Water’s commitment to environmental education and watershed protection,” said Cheryl Norton, President of New Jersey American Water. “Our children are the next generation of environmental leaders. By engaging students on the importance of watershed protection in refreshing

and creative ways, we can help ensure that our planet will be protected for generations to come.”

New Jersey American Water encourages teachers to promote the art contest as a fun and imaginative way to draw students’ attention to protecting and preserving the state’s watersheds. As part of their entry, students must also submit a brief narrative about the personal impact of watershed protection.

This year marks the fi rst Protect Our Watersheds art contest for New Jersey American Water. The company is eager to make the contest an ongoing branch of its community engagement and environmental education programming.

All entries must be postmarked by November 20, 2020. Three winners will be selected and all entrants will receive a water bottle and certificate of recognition.

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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.

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Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney.

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There are many confl icting articles focusing on the longevity of hearing aids. In my practice, the average life is between 4-6 years but there are many factors that will impact the lifespan of a hearing aid: How long you wear you’re hearing aids on a daily basis. For example, if you wear your hearing instruments 12 hrs./ day, that equates to 4400 hrs. per year or 20,000 hours over a 5-year period.

Frequency of cleaning: We encourage all of our patients to use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the hearing aids on a daily basis. If you fail to do so, the hearing aids will break down frequently. Ask you hearing care professional for AUDIOWIPES as well.

Where hearing aids are worn: In general, the ultra-small “custom” hearing aids

have poor reliability statistics and will be replaced 1-2 yrs. sooner than other styles.

A person’s body physiology: Many patients create excessive cerumen buildup (wax) and profusely sweat. Sweat creates moisture which commonly invades the circuit and shuts down the hearing aid. An electronic dehumidifier is recommended to dry out the hearing instruments.

Frequency of Maintenance: Just like a car needs periodic oil and filter changes, tire rotations, etc. you’re hearing aids should be checked by a hearing healthcare professional at least two times year.

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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.

(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) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Continued From Page 8 “To be a fully integrated member of any community, transportation is absolutely essential and that is why we are so pleased to see S2517/A4208 signed 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 navigate and utilize the current methods of transportation, and we believe this law will enable best practices and get people where they need to go with more direct routes, reduced travel times and fewer roadblocks when scheduling rides. We are immensely proud of The Arc Mercer for their role in thinking outside the box when it comes to transportation best practices and we thank the Senate and Assembly sponsors and the Governor for their support of this critical legislation.”

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How can still support you? Where can I donate?”

Officer Will Resseter oversaw the event.

He said that the fundraising was much more challenging this year.

However, there were two groups that followed through. Local businesses were the fi rst part. They lined up to sponsor the event as they have in the past. The residents were the second part. “There’s been overwhelming community support this year and every year.”

Despite the coronavirus, the township had already hit a third of their fundraising goal early in the evening, he said.

Police Chief Mitch Little said that the

community has been looking for ways to support the police and this was the perfect opportunity. The weather was better than expected and the crowd was good.

“We feel funny asking the community for a donation,” he said, considering that with the pandemic many people are out of work or hurting in other ways. “We supplied the venue, and if people have the means to donate, we welcome it.”

Kelly Buskey of Toms River said she came out to support “my brother in blue.”

She had brought her family to the fundraiser, but she also talked about family in the broader sense. “In Toms River, people become more like family because we grew up in the same town.”

It was the thirtieth time that this fundraiser was held, and the department was hoping to raise $30,000.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be hosting a telephone Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11.

“I’m holding this telephone town hall because Veterans Day isn’t just about celebrating the contributions of veterans to our country, it’s about lifting up their voices and recognizing the issues they face every day,” Kim said. “I want to thank Ocean County College for collaborating on this effort to highlight veterans in our community. I look forward to hearing from

those who sacrificed so much to serve, and hope everyone takes time out on Veterans Day to thank the men and women who keep this country safe.

“Again, please be safe and reach out to me or my office if there is anything we can help do to get you and your family through these tough and troubling times,” Kim said.

The links to join the Town Hall and the OCC event that kicks it off, celebrating local veterans, can be found here: kim. house.gov/media/press-releases/ then click on the press release for the Veterans Day Town Hall.

No Injuries When Car Enters Lagoon

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Police said weather was a factor in how a car wound up in the water.

Officers responded to Holmes Avenue at around 6:40 p.m. on November 1. A car had wound up in a shallow lagoon, police told JerseyShoreOnline.com.

“The driver, Catherine Belardo, 70 of Toms River, stated she was attempting

to make a turn onto Tennyson Avenue and instead drove up the driveway on Holmes Avenue and into a shallow lagoon as she misidentified the roadway due to the inclement weather,” said Jillian Messina, spokeswoman for the township police.

The driver showed no sign of impairment and there are no charges at this time, she said.

Miss Liberty Statue Adorns Artist’s Home

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Art imitates life, at least that’s the case with Toms River icon

Sondra Fortunato, who is well known in Ocean County.

Last year during the annual Ocean Cou nt y Halloween Parade she even had a mini-doppelganger in the form of a young child who dressed up as the tiara-wearing local celebrity. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular parade had to be canceled.

“I’ve had fans dress up as me for Halloween but now a six-foot replica of me was made by a local artist from Bayville,” Fortunato said. Fortunato, also known as “Miss Liberty” enjoyed seeing her replica made of plastic and other materials at a recent Halloween party held in Toms River.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Trump Supporters May Be Charged For Blocking Garden State Parkway

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – State law enforcement representatives are seeking to identify and charge drivers who participated in Sunday’s Trump support caravan that backed up parts of the Garden State Parkway for miles, according to NJ State Police Col. Pat Callahan.

Col. Callahan said Monday that “when [people] endanger the ways of those traveling on highways and byways, there really are no excuses for it.�

His remarks were made during Gov. Phil Murphy’s update concerning COVID-19. “It gave us great cause for concern,� Callahan added.

A few days before Election Day, supporters of President Donald J. Trump came out in strong numbers around the state and paraded through Westchester, NY and north Jersey and in areas of Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Their caravan stopped traďŹƒc on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and for nearly ďŹ ve miles along the Garden State Parkway.

Callahan said that no citations had been issued because doing so would hinder the already-slowed ow of traďŹƒc. A portion of the GSP in Holmdel was closed with some supporters on social media declaring “we shut it downâ€? in one video. “If we are able to get enough evidence I would imagine that they would be issued motor vehicle summonses for obstructing traďŹƒc.â€?

Other social media reports stated that it was the State Police that closed some of the exit ramps. No response from the NJSP have come in regarding an inquiry about

that by JerseyShoreOnline.com.

Murphy called the caravan silly and dangerous. “I don’t know what that accomplished,� he said during his press conference. “What happened yesterday put other innocent people who weren’t part of it in harm’s way. Folks are welcome to protest, folks have done a really good job... they didn’t suck in other folks who weren’t part of it,� the governor added.

Hundreds of supporters came out to First Energy Park in Lakewood ying Trump and American f lags, wearing MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats and T-shirts with decorated vehicles that were part of a multi-state event called MAGA Drags.

Veterans Park in Berkeley Township was their destination point according to the Trump supporters which also led to a slow down of traďŹƒc on Route 9 as vehicles awaited their turn to enter the park.

A day earlier, In the northern end of the state a parade of Trump supporters reached Union City with dozens of decorated cars driving down Bergenline Avenue the core hub of the North Hudson County’s Hispanic community. New York authorities are also seeking to identify those who caused delays in that state along the new Tappan Zee Bridge.

The San Marcos Police Department in Texas is working with the FBI in an investigation concerning an incident on Friday where a convoy of Trump supporters surrounded a campaign bus of Joe Biden and a vehicle carrying staers on Friday.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ortley Beach Speaker Series: Microplastics & Grass Root Straws

ORTLEY BEACH – This month’s Speaker Series will feature Erika Bernal, leader of the Plastic Wave Project, and Ortley Beach resident Bob Farrell, who helped develop a biodegradable straw. They will explain what microplastics are, why they are detrimental to our environment, and alternatives to these plastics. The event is virtual and will take place on November 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. through Zoom Video.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, a trip to the beach was extra special for Bernal. She quickly fell in love with the sea and all of its creatures and from a very young age she knew she wanted to study the ocean. She enrolled in a 5-year program at Montclair State University, where she was able to obtain her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Marine Biology & Coastal Sciences. For her thesis, Bernal focused on the effects of microplastics on oysters. She was

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As an avid surfer, Bob Farrell cares about nature, so he decided to do something about it. He worked with his partners in overseas companies to make a straw from totally natural materials. Grass Straws are all natural, earth-friendly, compostable, durable (unlike paper) and biodegradable. He now sells these grass straws and is doing his part to offer a great alternative to plastic to help save our planet.

Impromptu Trump March In Toms River

TOMS RIVER - The campaign season saw its share of rallies this year.

Rallies for President Trump took to the Barnegat Bay with boat parades as well as more recent car parades and one on the boardwalk of Seaside Heights. Vice President Joe Biden rallies were held in South Toms River.

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ported the president’s re-election bid happened recently and was a bit impromptu organized by suppor ters of the president who resided in Ocean and Gloucester counties and decided one Sunday morning simply to wave their American, Blue Line and Trump f lags and take a walk around downtown Toms River as an unplanned event.

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Purpose And Hope To Host Survivor Day 5K

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Purpose and Hope will be hosting a Survivor Day 5K in the Memory of Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Christian Schenk on November 21.

Survivor Day was designated by congress as a day when those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.

This year, they ask for the community and friends to come together in unity to run or walk a 5K in the memory of Christian Schenk

Operation BBQ Relief to Serve 1,000 Hot Meals to Needy Residents

and in support of those that are mourning his loss during the week that he would’ve been celebrating his 29th birthday.

Come out and show your support alongside the Schenk family and many others.

The Survivor Day 5K will take place on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 5 Wannamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights.

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TOMS RIVER – Operation Barbeque Relief will be in Toms River on November 14 to serve 1,000 hot meals to residents who need it.

The meals will be served at the Presbyterian Church parking lot, 1070 Hooper Ave, from 12 to 2 p.m. The event was coordinated through the Hope Center, a non-profit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms

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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-

nomical costs to insurance companies affect the insurance premiums of policyholders. A vast amount of car thefts can be avoided by simply locking your vehicles and keeping fobs in a safe location.”

“From the minute a car is reported stolen, the meter starts ticking for insurance companies whose first order of business is to conduct an investigation to determine that the claim is legitimate and not an attempt to illegally obtain a payout through fraud,” said Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Thompson. “And any injuries or damages a car thief causes to people or property after driving off with your stolen car is likely to be borne by insurance providers, which translates to higher premiums for you. That’s something to consider before leaving your car unlocked and vulnerable to car thieves. Are you willing to pay the price?”

Vehicle theft is now being viewed as a contributing factor in violent crime nationwide.

These thefts can be a part of untold crimes of violence. With the number of thefts growing, law enforcement agencies are looking to change that.

“As director of Newark’s Department of Public Safety, I have encouraged our residents at community meetings and through social media to not leave their cars running unattended because the risk of them being a victim increases when they park near convenience stores, gas stations, vacant lots and in their driveways,” said Newark Police Director Anthony F. Ambrose. “Please make sure your car is turned off and locked before you leave your vehicle. Last year, 25 percent of the cars stolen in the city were left running and unattended.”

“While it might be seem harmless to leave your fob or keys in your vehicle, the truth is that you are giving an open invitation to car thieves,” said Paramus Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg. “Many of these stolen cars are later involved in robberies, homicides and police pursuits which put innocent lives at risk. By taking your fobs and locking your doors you can do your part to help prevent these crimes and help keep our communities safer.”

Flu Clinic Dates Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Have you received your flu shot yet? The Ocean County Health Department has just announced appointment dates for their flu clinic.

The OCHD wants to remind residents that the flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). If you are six months of age and older you should get vaccinated against seasonal flu every year. It is very important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases to get a flu shot.

Children under the age of six months are at high-risk of serious flu illness. Although they are too young to be vaccinated, you can prevent them from getting sick by having

caregivers get vaccinated.

Visit ochd.org/flu to make an appointment, and remember to complete all required forms prior to your visit.

The complete schedule with clinic locations, dates and times will be listed below: Toms River November 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road.

December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road.

December 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; County Connection (Ocean County Mall), 1201 Hooper Avenue.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Library’s FanNation 2020: A Full Week of Virtual Geek

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library presents FanNation 2020, its largest yet – seven straight days, more than 20 free events and programs – and for the first time, all virtual from November 16 through November 22.

The fun includes: Writing for Books, Comics and Video Games with Sam Maggs – The best-selling writer takes you on a tour of writing for all three formats, and offers tips to start your own writing journey. Registration is required.

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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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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 been able to find a diagnosis and fi x the underlying cause. “ My ankle hur ts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fi xed it.” But even though it may never be fi xed, “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 injec tion, that ’s what I ’m going to do,” he said. If that

py if that’s what the patient longer has to take any pills. rarely even has to come in for prefer s. Either way, your Now her kids see her and a visit. “Previously she was treatment is entirely up to you. say, “You’re back to being going in to see another pain After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” management doctor, having and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain to go in every month to get know your body and how you management doctor, “I don’t Percocet that she didn’t even feel. When the two of you know what was causing her want to take and wasn’t even collaborate, you’ll see inspir- pain, but I knew what she that helpful.” With her newing results. Dr. Jani had no was feeling and that’s what I found happiness and relief, problem giving me a couple targeted,” said Dr. Jani. she was able to go on her first examples of his Another patient came to him vacation in years! “ h o m e r u n s”. Fo r one time with fibromyalgia, You deser ve to be paininstance, one wom- with pain primarily in the back free too. Give Garden State an c ame in c om - and neck. He first put her on Medical Center a call today at plaining of chronic non-opioid medication, which 1-888-376-2661 to schedule pelvic pain. She’d solved some of her problems an appointment with Dr. Jani had ten surgeries but not all of them. Injections or any of their other superb and was on a ton did the trick for her neck. For pain management specialists. doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani of medicine at this point, and her lower back, he used a Feel free to visit gsmedicalwill happily go over additional yet her pain was making her spinal cord stimulator, which center.org for a full listing of minimally invasive options life miserable. With just a is like a pacemaker for the their convenient locations with you. He might even just few injections, her pain is spine. With that combination, and to get more information recommend physical thera- effectively gone and she no she’s feeling fantastic and on treatment.

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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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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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