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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The holiday season is all about decorating our homes, attending festive parties and spending time with the ones you love. Although many of these holiday traditions have had to be set aside due to COVID-19, local res-

idents are sharing the holiday spirit by going above and beyond on Christmas decorations.

The Ferone family in Toms River have been spreading holiday cheer for about seven years now. Back in 2013, Harry, Joe and Penny of the Ferone family visited Disney World to see

−Photo courtesy Zimmerman family If you need some holiday cheer, visit this home on Stage Road in Little Egg Harbor. the Osborne Family Christmas light disSpectacle of Dancing plays and how to run Lights show. The fam- ou r ow n ,” R a chael ily saw how much joy Martingano, who runs and happiness the show all the social media gave everyone, includ- pages, stated. “Each ing themselves, and year we challenge ourdecided to create their selves to make the show own show at home. even better than last “We got to work year. Planning for our right away researching shows starts in July. the magical world of (Families - See Page 4)

Town Hall Closes In Waretown

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – The municipal offices in Ocean Township (Waretown) will be closed for the rest of the year “in abundance of caution due to COVID-19,” officials said.

The closure began November 30 and will last until after New Year’s Day. “This is for the health and safety of the residents and staff,” officials said.

The Township Committee, boards and commissions will switch to Zoom meetings for now. Information about meetings will be on the town’s website at twpoceannj.gov.

Residents are being encouraged to contact town hall for anything they need by phone, email, regular mail, fax, the

township website or the drop boxes in front of the Town Hall and Construction and Zoning.

If – and only if – an issue can not be handled over the phone, a resident can arrange an appointment to meet outside with a department head. The main number of the municipal offices is 609-693-3302. The receptionist or clerk can be reached at Ext. 238 or 221, or by email at clerk@twpoceannj.gov.

You will be asked the following questions before meeting with a township employee: • Are you having flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath?

• In the last 14 days have you traveled to a high-risk area for (Town Hall - See Page 6)

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Taxing Nuclear Waste Discussed

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Can nuclear waste be taxed and if so can it benefit the township?

A Forked River resident believes that it can and recently brought up news of pending legislation that Township officials could take advantage of.

The idea came up during a discussion about the ongoing decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Generating Station at a recent Township Committee meeting. Oyster Creek was the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the United States.

The resident called for the mayor and committee to support legislation approved in New York that would allow that state to tax nuclear waste. This legislation is expected to be passed in New Jersey. “We need to do something in New Jersey and you will need to be involved in that.” he said.

The purpose of New York State Senate Bill S3443A is to include spent nuclear fuel, from a nuclear power station that has ceased operations, in the definition of real property.

It includes spent fuel set for final disposal (Waste - See Page 6)

Freeholders, In Split Vote, Decline Buying Land From Towns

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – The all Republican, f ive-member Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders were divided on whether the county can buy land from a town to preserve it as open space.

Their most recent meeting featured some strong words with voices a bit louder than usual. Ultimately, the measure to buy land from

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towns was shot down.

In a 3 to 2 vote, the Board did not adopt this year’s Ocean County Open Space, Parks and Recreation Plan amendment to its “master plan” regulating economic and community development and to preserve and protect its natural resources.

Had it been passed the plan would have permitted Ocean County’s (Land - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 leadership to buy existing public land owned by the 33 municipalities in the county. It would have used revenue from its 1.2 cent-dedicated open space tax that voters passed back in 1997.

Currently that fund holds around $50 million for property conservation but the sticking point was that the amendment runs contrary to the wording of the open space tax which was intended to be used to purchase only privately-owned property that could be developed.

Last year, voters approved an amendment to the natural Lands Trust Fund Program to permit the “acquisition, development and maintenance for recreational and historic preservation purposes.” Before that, only farmland and wilderness could be purchased for preservation in their existing states.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “I realize Freeholder (Virginia) Haines (who serves as chairwoman of the county Department of Parks and Recreation and also serves as the liaison to the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee) that it is your department but the 1.2 cents belong to the people of Ocean County. Before we spend one cent of taxpayer’s money there has to be full and total transparency. Before I take the vote today, I want to feel comfortable that we are doing the right thing.”

Haines, who spearheaded the amendment proposal requested to be the last speaker on the issue, but Vicari said he would be the last speaker as the director of the board.

When asked if he had any comments Freeholder John Kelly asked if he could be the last speaker. Vicari didn’t appreciate the humor in that remark and replied, “this is very serious.”

“You be the boss of the world,” Kelly told Vicari.

“I’m not the boss of the world. I am the voice of the people,” Vicari replied.

“Let me just say that Joe Vicari is just one member of the Board of Freeholders. We all care about the people of this county. Not one member of this Board of Freeholders was elected not to represent the people of Ocean County. We may have different opinions but that doesn’t mean we don’t represent the best interests of Ocean County. All of us Joe not just you,” Kelly added.

Kelly explained that the main difference of this amendment was that the county would be allowed to purchase land that was “already in the hands of municipalities and there is some controversy about whether that is the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do.”

Freeholder Gerry P. Little reviewed the history of the program saying, “the purpose was to purchase natural - key word “natural” undeveloped, private, privately owned land.”

He repeated, “privately owned. Not government owned. In July of this year we had a natural lands application come before this board at a pre-board meeting, and we had the mayor here. The natural lands application was to acquire around 260 acres from Toms River although we were never told the plan did not permit us to buy government owned land at that time.”

Little said the Board reviewed the plan which was presented by the Land Board

Director for the county. It was located next to Cattus Island and toward the middle of that discussion it was revealed that the property was owned by Toms River Township.

“I made it known from that point on that the rules that we are now seeking to amend today did not permit us even though we could have voted on it, had I not raised a concern, to purchase government owned land,” Little added.

Little said the plan was withdrawn and it currently “is in waiting and members of this board went back to change the rules.

The rules we are looking at today would as Freeholder Kelly said, permit the Board of Freeholders to buy government owned land so the application from Toms River will be coming back here next month probably.”

“The land should be preserved. That’s not the argument. It is next to the college (Ocean County College). It is next to Cattus Island.

It is beautiful land. Toms River does not have it as part of its open space designation in its open space plan. I said that may be true but nothing is preventing Toms River from putting it into its open space program,” Little added.

“They’ve had the land, probably for generations, maybe hundreds of years I don’t know,” Little said stressing that the township could easily add it to its open space plan by a simple resolution adopted by the Township Council.

Little said it would be a false narrative for the county to buy it because they (Toms River) didn’t preserve it. “That’s a false argument.

This is nothing against the mayor of Toms River for whom I personally am very fond of. The problem is that if we pass this today

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this will create a slippery slope down the road that will this $50 to $60 million fund will become a political piggy bank.”

“Government land is already preserved.

Nobody needs to buy it,” Little added. He said that the people of Toms River don’t want that land developed and any attempts to see it developed would end up with voters removing elected officials who would allow it to happen.

Haines had sought to gain support from members of the Board to acquire two undeveloped parcels owned by Toms River which she stated could be utilized to expand Ocean County College’s campus and its county park.

Haines said she wanted to see “the legacy of the late Freeholder John Bartlett who was the architect of the Ocean County Open Space Plan before he took ill, continue. I think we do an outstanding job. I think we want nothing more than to have clean drinking water and to preserve our land and I think we are doing right by the people of Ocean County.”

She voted in support of the measure as did Deputy Freeholder Director Gary Quinn.

Vicari agreed with Little’s position that the program could become politicized.

Kelly said while he was not opposed to the plan, he ultimately voted no saying he wasn’t comfortable with a major policy decision being made through a divided vote of the board’s membership.

In a follow-up interview with Toms River Business Administrator Louis Amoruso, he said that the land will continue to be in the township’s open space inventory.

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The family also does a light display for Halloween, which this year ran from October 16 through October 31. On November 1, the whole team works together to take down the Halloween decor and swiftly put together the Christmas lights up along with decorating four of their neighbor’s houses just in time for Christmas.

“Our team is made up of Harry Ferone, who is a part of every aspect of the light show, from planning, financing, programming, setting up, guest engagement, breakdown, and so much more,” Rachael said. “Joe Ferone, our main programmer for Christmas, each three minute song takes him anywhere from 20 to 30 hours of programming. He also helps with set up and breakdown. I run all the social media pages and I also am the main programmer for Halloween and help with set up and break down. My brother Brian Martingano helps with setup and breakdown. Penny Ferone decorates the inside of our house. She sets up a village, our collection of Santas, and

of course, our inside lights. Decorating our house has become a tradition for us.”

The Ferone Family Christmas Light Show is now open for the public to watch. Their shows run Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. through December 27. The drive-up show is located at 184 Yellowbank Rd. in Toms River and is completely free.

This year, the family is collecting donations for Children’s Hospital of Toms River. Last year they raised over $3,000 and this year they are aiming high with the hope of raising $5,000.

“Watching people’s faces light up with joy as they watch our show makes the hours of work worth it,” Rachael said.

Due to COVID, the family asks that if you get out of your car, to wear a mask and social distance from other families. Visitors are also more than welcome to watch the light show from the comfort of your car and tune into FM 88.1 to hear the music.

The 218 Stage Rd. Winter Wonderland is another huge light show created by a local resident from Little Egg Harbor Township.

Jay Zimmerman, who is a Great Bay EMS captain, created the 218 Stage Rd. Winter Wonderland show in hopes that the holiday spirit isn’t swept away due to COVID-19.

“COVID has taken so much from us,” Zimmerman said. “Weddings, events, birthday parties, relationships with friends and family, and while it may have been completely necessary, it’s still rather sad and definitely frustrating. I basically decided COVID isn’t taking the spirit of Christmas away, at least not in Little Egg Harbor.”

Zimmerman’s Winter Wonderland production is a drive thru show that extends across eight different themed areas at his home in Little Egg. Zimmerman has had help from other local residents, such as Josh Van Dyke as production manager, Dante Rinaldi handling IT and marketing, and Ryan Zielinski and Chad Astemborski heading up construction and layout.

“The goal is to provide a completely free winter wonderland Christmas production and, hopefully, even if just for 10 minutes, bring a sense of normalcy and excitement back to the kids, especially,” Zimmerman stated.

“Several of us have some film and production background, so we’re going to try and make it as lifelike as possible, if time allows.”

The Stage Rd. Winter Wonderland is now open for everyone to enjoy. The free show runs daily from 6 to 10 p.m. until December 30 and is located at 218 Stage Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Township.

Football Player Named Player Of The Week

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to Southern Regional Football’s Jaiden Brown on being named Shore Sports Network Week Three Surf Taco Player of the Week. Jaiden rushed for 240 yards on 12 carries and three touchdowns vs Toms River North in Southern’s 48-14 victory on October 17. This is also the second consecutive week this season Jaiden was named Press of Atlantic City’s MVP for Week 3.

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Continued From Page 1 from a nuclear power station following permanent cessation of power operations of a nuclear facility.

He referenced additional legislation in New Jersey that would do the same and proposals that would allow for nuclear waste “to be taxed at $15 a kilogram. We could keep $500,000 in town. I would say write a letter and get these people off their behinds and get this enacted.”

Mayor Steven Kennis said he wanted to sit down and go over the details of that information to present it at a future Safety Advisory Panel meeting. The advisory meetings take place at least twice a year to review decommissioning activities.

The panel was formed to focus on the concerns of the community. It is chaired

by State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. It was created by an administrative order in the last year to evaluate the decommissioning process.

The Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station was permanently shut down in

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• Have you been in close contact with someone confirmed or is being evaluated for COVID-19?

The police department’s vestibule will remain open. The police department’s main number is 609-693-4007.

The municipal court’s number is 609-6933302 Ext. 501/500.

When it comes to inspections, they will be assessed on an as-needed basis. The members of the public – residents, developers, or builders - will be screened before interacting with township inspectors.

For construction paperwork, there is a drop box in front of the office at 200 Wells Mills Road. It is directly under the awning in front of the building on the ramp. The box is monitored by a security camera. This box will be checked at least twice a day except on weekends and holidays. Paperwork can also be mailed. The construction and zoning office’s number is 609-693-3302 Ext. 100

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

It is not clear why eye melanomas develop. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. If your ophthalmologist suspects that you have ocular melanoma, he or she may recommend more tests. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

September 2018. Commissioner McCabe made the appointment in collaboration with Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd). In addition to Commissioner McCabe and Mayor Kennis, members of the Oyster Creek Safety Advisory Panel include the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and the President of the Board of Public Utilities, or their respective designees.

The formation of the panel was a requirement by Holtec International under a January 2018 Administrative Consent Order governing the decommissioning process. Holtec purchased the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station from Exelon Generation Company, LLC in July 2019.

The DEP provides technical staff to assist the panel as necessary, as well as supplemental information as requested related to decommissioning activities. Currently, Oyster Creek remains in compliance with all requirements and obligations of the 2018 administrative order. Decommissioning is progressing according to the proposed schedule.

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Tax and utility payments can be done by visiting wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp /?wippid=1521. If you prefer to pay by check, they can be dropped in envelope in the mailbox in front of Town Hall, 50 Railroad Avenue at any time. This payment box has a security camera. The tax and utility office can be reached at 609-6933302 Ext. 232.

If you have a question about recycling, you can download the Recycling Coach app at twpoceannj.gov/DPW/recycling-coach. html.

Forms for township matters, including construction and zoning, can be found at twpoceannj.gov/forms/index.html.

The Township Committee and the Office of Emergency Management encouraged everyone to adhere to precautions related to hand-washing, hygiene and social distancing.

Any public official you don’t see in this article can be found through the website and its directory: twpoceannj.gov/phonedirectory.html.

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Police Department Mourns Passing Of Retired Officer

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Police Department recently announced the passing of a fellow retired officer, Detective Sergeant Michael J. Duffy.

Sgt. Duffy started out at the Barnegat Township Police Department in 1976 when it was still named the Union Township Police Department. He served for 29 years and retired in July of 2006.

“Duffy was known for his sharp intellect, great sense of humor, and legendary storytelling abilities. He was a gifted detective who worked some of the most consequential cases in the history of the agency,” the department wrote on their Facebook page.

The department stated that their thoughts are prayers are with Duffy’s family and wife.

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November And December Art Classes Announced

STAFFORD – The Pine Shores Art Association has announced the following classes and events this upcoming month: November 25 through December 16, every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person at Pine Shores Art Association, “Painting the Artist Within” class to expand and develop your own style in any medium with Kim Cesaretti. Class is $60.

Register at pineshoresartassociation.org.

December 3 and 17 from 7 to 9 p.m., in

person at Pine Shores Art Association, open studio portrait session with model, no instructor, $5 each (no walk-ups) must pre-register by contacting Paul Hartelius at pvh3dwh@aol.com or 609-549-6833.

December 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., in person at Pine Shores Art Association, open studio do-your-own-thing, no instructor, free class, (no walk-ups) must pre-register by calling Linda Saladino at 609-660-8062.

Annual House Decorating Contest Returns

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Recreational announces their first annual “Deck the House” business and residential house decorating contest from December 16 through 20.

Dig out your holiday lights, blowups, reindeer, and decorations because the newest Barnegat tradition is about to start.

Decorate your business, home and yard in the most creative or festive way possible.

Participants agree to have photos of their decorated exteriors posted on Facebook and/or post in local media.

Anyone can participate. For more information, visit the township’s website at barnegat.net.

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By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s good to remember what the holiday season is all about and that’s to give back to the community and others. That’s exactly what the Stafford Police Department aims to do.

Over the week, the Stafford Police Department received a call from Virginia, who is a 96-year-old resident of Stafford Township.

She called the police asking for help as she was having issues with her refrigerator.

Once officers arrived at the residency, they realized that Virginia was running low on groceries.

The Stafford Officers made a trip to the store and restocked Virginia’s entire refrigerator. They included some chocolates and an apple pie for her to enjoy for Thanksgiving this week.

St. Francis Community Center: Co-ed Rec Basketball League Registration Begins BRANT BEACH – The St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, is announcing the following registration dates for this year’s Recreation Basketball League. The Recreation League is co-ed and open to ages 7 to 14 (must be in grades 2 through 8) and registration starts November 30 at 9 a.m. and will be closing on December 11 at 5 p.m.

Registration must be done in person during normal Community Center hours (Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) With the constant changing guidelines, they will do their best to post any new information if there are any changes made.

When registering there will be a handout that a parent must read regarding conduct during games and practices, there will be no video presentation.

Once teams have been placed, each team will have practices one hour during the week. Games are Thursday and Friday nights.

Once the schedule is set games will not be moved for any reason. If inclement weather forces the Center to close during a night of games they will not be made up.

All teams will be placed by the beginning of December and practices start mid-December. Games begin the first full week of January and the championship game will be held during the first week of March.

Social distancing guidelines will be observed. To learn more contact Steve LaMarco at 609- 494-8861 ext. 105 or via email slamarco@stfrancislbi.org.

To learn more about St. Francis Community visit stfranciscenterlbi.org.

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MANAHAWKIN – Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. Southern Ocean Medical Center is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes Southern Ocean Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Southern Ocean Medical Center has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

“I am proud of our cardiac team who is dedicated to improving the quality of care for patients experiencing a heart attack,” said Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, RN, chief hospital executive, Southern Ocean Medical Center. “The American College of Cardiology’s performance achievement award is testament to the level of safety and quality of cardiac care being provided to patients in our community.”

To receive the Chest Pain - MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award, Southern Ocean Medical Center has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain - MI Registry for four consecutive quarters during 2019 and performed with distinction in specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.

“This is an outstanding achievement for Southern Ocean Medical Center,” said Ken-

neth N. Sable, M.D. MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Sustained achievement in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry demonstrates dedication and commitment to provide the best treatment for patients based on clinical guidelines.”

“As a Silver Performance Award recipient, Southern Ocean Medical Center has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care in patients with acute myocardial infarction,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “By meeting the award requirements set forth in the registry, Southern Ocean Medical Center has demonstrated a commitment to providing reliable, comprehensive treatment for heart attack patients based on current clinical guideline recommendations.”

The Center for Disease Control estimates that almost 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.

Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.

Couple Issued Summons After Stealing Playground Equipment

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A Lacey couple has been issued a summons after stealing playground equipment from a nursery school.

On November 23, Officer Michael Baldasari of the Lacey Township Police Department was dispatched to Forever Young Nursery School about a theft. According to police, playground equipment was stolen from the property overnight. The equipment was

being held in the parking lot as it was in the process of being installed.

On November 25, Officer Baldasari discovered the equipment at a home on Caldwell Avenue. Residents Kyle and Christine Pagano were issued a summons after the stolen equipment was found at their residence.

The equipment has now been returned to Forever Young Nursery School with the assistance of Public Works.

Numerous Library Resources Available Online

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library has resources that are available online for individuals during the Coronavirus pandemic including: newspapers, eBooks audiobooks, streaming movies,

documentaries, music, digital magazines, eCourses, language learning and so much more.

Visit theoceancountylibrary.org for the complete list of digital resources.

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Pine Shores Announces Winter Art Classes

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association has announced the return of a full season of winter art classes and workshops.

The limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio at 94 Stafford Avenue follows careful COVID-19 precautions in a series of in-person classes, along with a new series of live online, interactive classes via Zoom.

January 1 through 25: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Watercolors with Mood and Atmosphere” is a four-week workshop on Zoom with nationally known artist Mick McAndrews advancing painters’ mastery of value, color and light. $210 for non-members and $175 for PSAA members.

January 1 through March 31: “Alternation & Repetition,” a downloadable video class with Pat Morgan showing how following eight principals of design leads to more successful paintings. $45 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members.

January 6 through 13: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Drawing” is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio, with Rose Sinatra advancing artists’ core skills to improve their paintings. $95 for non-members and $60 for PSAA members.

January 20 through 27: Wednesdays from 12 to 3 p.m., “Color Mixing” is a hands-on workshop with Andrea Sauchelli using practical applications of color theory to express meaning and emotion in artwork of any medium. Class is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio. $55 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members.

January 20 through February 24: Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m., “Oil Painting-Keeping It Simple” – how to do beautiful work

using a palette limited to primary colors. A live Zoom workshop with renowned artist Carolyn Opderbeck. $160 for non-members and $120 for PSAA members.

February 1 through 22: Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., “Painting Winter in Watercolor” is a live workshop series on Zoom with New York artist Jan Guarino. $155 for non-members and $125 for PSAA members.

February 3 through 10: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Gouache Beach Scenes,” the in-person classes at Pine Shores’ studio are led by our own nationally known artist Tom Rutledge who will show how to successfully add people & objects to enhance seascapes. $105 for non-members and $75 for PSAA members.

February 13 and 14: From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Pastel Figures, Fabrics & Urban Landscapes” is a live Zoom class with exceptional pastel artist Jeri Greenberg. $125 for non-members and $95 for PSAA members.

February 17: From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Boats and Beaches in Watercolor” is a one-day in-person class with Lisa Budd at Pine Shores’ studio. $65 for non-members and $45 for PSAA members.

February 24 through March 3: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Watercolor Crystals” can make paintings magical, as shown by Mary Walker-Baptiste in an in-person workshop at Pine Shores’ studio. $95 for non-members and $60 for PSAA members.

For membership information, class details, and registration information, visit pineshoresartassociation.org.

Man Busted For Stealing Floor Tiles From Lowe’s

By Alyssa Riccardi MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Police Department arrested a man for stealing $3,300 worth of f loor tiles from Lowe’s.

On November 23, the Stafford Police stopped a U-Haul box truck on Route 72 in relation to a series of recent shoplifting crimes occurring throughout the state.

After investigation, police found Santos Lugo III, 26 years old of Absecon, possessing $3,300 worth of stolen floor tiles.

According to police, the tiles were stolen from the Lowe’s store in Brick Township and Lugo attempted to return them at the Manahawkin Lowe’s for store credit.

Lugo was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property and released pending a future court appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.

The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

EMS Hosts Winter Blood Drive

MANAHAWKIN – Save a life alongside our fi rst responders by donating blood together. The Stafford EMS is holding a winter blood drive on December 16 from 12 to 7 p.m. at their service building, 365 E Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

They will be following COVID guidelines, and therefore, only allowing those who have an appointment to come and donate.

Make your appointment online or by calling Joe at 609-548-6996.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

The New Normal According To Dr. Izzy

New Jersey is continuing to identify new cases of COVID-19 but our “curve” will continue to flatten but the virus will remain with us for at least the remainder of the year. In my opinion, the “new normal” will include a) social distancing, b) continued use of wearing a mask, c) frequent hand washing, and d) no more hugs for a while. Telepractice will become increasing popular in all medical fields, including hearing healthcare. Remote programming of hearing aids has been available for several years, but in my opinion, the majority of our patients calling our offices cannot benefit from remote programming.

During this pandemic, due to the frequent use of wearing a mask, dozens have “lost” their hearing instruments or broke a receiver wire. Many other patients have a “dead” hearing aid and the only way to fix it is to send it back to the manufacturer. Remote programming would be a complete waste of time in these instances.

We have continued to offer “curbside services” and/or drop off services at our Toms River office. This concierge service is critical during this time of uncertainty as well as the increased importance of

communication with family and friends.

As our offices begin to transition to opening again, the “new normal” will require us to scan temperatures, ask patients specific questions related to covid-19 symptoms, stagger appointments so there’s no more than two patients in our office at the same time and allow extra time to disinfect all areas once the patient has left. This “new normal” will significantly limit the total number of patients we can see but it’s absolutely critical to follow these procedures at least for the remainder of the year.

For over 30 years, Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is here to help anyone who is suffering from hearing loss and/ or can’t communicate with their loved ones because they’re hearing aid stopped working. In these times of social isolation, it’s imperative that we communicate with our loved ones. We need that connection for psychosocial and cognitive support.

Please stay healthy, stay home, practice social distancing and I promise you there will be a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

All the Best!

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist

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The Pros And Cons Of Amazon Pharmacy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Just when you thought Amazon had enough money and had crushed enough small businesses, in comes Amazon Pharmacy! On Tuesday, November 17th, the e-commerce giant debuted its own drugstore and successfully tanked the stocks of several big, reputable pharmacies.

All those big retail pharmacies will take a hit in sales because consumers can now buy their drugs online using their Prime membership benefits. This whole “mail order pharmacy” is nothing new, it’s just getting a face lift because Amazon is going to be very efficient with it. They’re good at everything! Amazon is easy, convenient and cheap. You can sign up in 5 minutes or less, and they work with many insurance companies.

Do you love the idea of that?

It may come as a surprise to you, but this same, exact service is available right now at all major chain drug stores. Some off er same day delivery, depending on where you live.

Amazon is not warm and fuzzy, meaning there are no pharmacists to chat with about your interactions and side effects.

If Amazon becomes the biggest pharmacy retailer in the United States, we can safely assume many retail pharmacists will face layoffs, reduced hours and diminished store sales in the front end of the stores. I’m not assuming that will happen, I’m sure of it. Amazon is very good at scooping up swaths of sales and crushing the little guy!

Drug prices may be lower for people who are uninsured, but for those with insurance, it will not matter. Insurance

copays and deductibles will remain the same. As for generic prices, they are very inexpensive to begin with! Prices are comparable across all pharmacies, including Amazon’s. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Here are some other reasons why Amazon may not be right for you: 1. Trust. You like your pharmacist and staff because you have cultivated that relationship for years.

2. Security. Private information is required to sign up with Amazon Pharmacy.

Many Americans today are nervous about Big Tech, and what they might do with this private data that includes your drug list.

3. Availability. You have an urgent need, for example, you have food poisoning, a poison ivy reaction, a UTI or yeast infection. The discomfort of these conditions will prompt you to use a local pharmacy.

4. Age. You are not 18 years old. Amazon requires you to be 18 or older to use their pharmacy.

5. Residence. You live in Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, or Minnesota.

Those five states do not permit Amazon Pharmacy as of yet. You’re stuck with the little guys!

6. Specialty Items. You need a compounded medication such as a special ointment, pill or cream-based bio-identical hormone.

7. Schedule II Drugs You need a Schedule II drug such as Ritalin for ADHD or Dilaudid for pain or many others, you cannot get those from Amazon. In fact, it’s hard to get those from any pharmacy, but you still can.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon. com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites.

Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment.

Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return.

These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open

under a new name someMichael J. Deem, Esq. where else.

Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers.

Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

From everyone here at R.C. Shea & Associates, have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season.

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TOMS RIVER – Ocean Classic Concerts Presents: Christmas Hope Concert, a virtual event featuring the national and international acclaimed vocal artist, Chris Pinnella.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department, which usually has huge boxes in public buildings to collect toys, announced that they will not be doing it this year.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Atlantic City Electric Preparing For Holiday Season

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Atlantic City Electric is preparing their local energy grid to uphold demand from communities and businesses who are decorating their homes with festive lights this holiday season.

The company is preparing by completing maintenance and inspections, as well as upgrades and critical repairs to prepare for winter weather. It’s essential for the company to do so as they service over 560,000 customers through the winter.

“As our customers spend more time at home during the pandemic, reliable energy service is going to be more important than ever this win-

ter,” said Gary Stockbridge, Atlantic City Electric region president. “Our team of dedicated lineworkers, engineers and others have worked hard to strengthen our system and prepare for severe winter weather. Our preparation efforts are essential to not only providing the reliable service our customers have come to expect, but also ensuring we are ready to respond safely and quickly when customers need us most.”

Other measures the company takes is preparing the local electric grid by inspecting and upgrading equipment; trimming trees, which cause about 24 percent of power outages; building new underground equipment; and installing stronger, tree-resistant aerial cable. Atlantic City

Electric also installs smart technology that can automatically recognize the location of damage, restore service more quickly, or isolate damage.

Atlantic City Electric encourages customers to also prepare for severe weather that the winter season can bring. Here are some tips the company provides for this winter: • Assemble an emergency storm kit. Include a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, a firstaid kit, a battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, medications, a multi-purpose tool, cell phones with chargers, and a list of important/emergency phone numbers.

• Have a supply of bottled water and easy-toprepare, non-perishable foods available.

• Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.

• Identify an alternate location for you and/ or your family in case of an extended outage.

• Review the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation of your generator. Do not connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring.

Never use a generator in any enclosed area.

• Download Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app at atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.

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(49) Needed a part time hourly (fill in) aid and live-in aid/companion Female only, for a 56yr. old disabled veteran at my COVID safe home in Toms River. Very light duty in exchange for you live here 100% free, plus a private bedroom, private bath and a small salary. Must have drivers lic. Please call 201-306-6839. (52) Cedar Glen West - Is seeking a part time Office Assistant to join our team! Positive minded person with excellent communication skills and multitasking capabilities.

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Qualifications: Previous experience in office administration, be able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent written and verbal skills, a desire to take initiative and accept responsibility. Knowledge of Word, Excel, outlook required with QuickBooks being a plus.

Contact Bill at 732-657-5525 or williams@cedarglenwest.net. (49) Needed Live In - Grandmotherly caregiver for 66 year old MR female. Large private bedroom and bath. Lite housekeeping and cooking. Car available. Small salary. Call 732-657-4714.

(1) Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required.

Call Lee 732-719-0018.

(51) Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) C a re g i v e r - C o m p a n i o n s h i p 24/7 Momes Angels. Call Natia: 347-737-4415.

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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$9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Not very spicy 5 Time and again, to a bard 8 Stage surprise 13 More reasonable 14 Give in to jet lag 15 Far from posh 16 Steinway parts 18 Whack, biblically 19 Space-saving abbr.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Important Tips For A Safe Holiday Shipping Season

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With the holiday season now among us, many rely on the postal service to safely ship their purchased gifts to the home. The United States Postal Inspection Service recommends to everyone mailing gifts to be aware and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to ensure your package arrives safely to its destination.

Here are some important tips the United States Postal Inspection Service has listed for everyone to keep in mind this holiday season: Don’t leave your delivered mail and packages unattended. Packages left on front porches and in mailboxes are a tempting target for thieves.

Don’t help them by making sure you bring all packages inside your home in a timely manner.

If you are going out of town, hold your mail at the post office. Sign up for Hold Mail service on usps.com if you plan on being away from home for a few days. Your letters and packages will be held securely at your post office until you pick them up or request they be delivered to your home.

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Customize the delivery. If you are expecting something you know will not fit in your mailbox and you won’t be home to receive it, you can authorize the carrier to leave it in a specified location. Visit usps.com, enter the tracking number in Track a Package, and select Delivery Instructions.

Secure the shipment using USPS Special Services. Signature Confirmation helps ensure the package ends up in the right hands by requiring a first initial and last name at the time of delivery. For your most valuable packages, you can opt for Registered Mail service. Registered Mail receives special handling from the time it’s mailed until the time it’s delivered.

Monitor your front door. If you have a home security camera system and you catch any mail thieves in the act, save the video and contact the Postal Inspection Service at 877876-2455.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

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

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

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

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 5 - dec 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be yearning for something you think you’d like, but it might not deliver what you’ve been imagining. In the upcoming week, count your blessings and cultivate contentment with what you already have.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If everyone is in a rush, communications could be terse, or tempers could are. Some people might misinterpret your actions or take oense. This could be a good week to hunker down and focus on study or research.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Even if you are under pressure to meet a deadline or are stuck with extra responsibilities, never forget to say “please� and “thank you.� In the week to come, you might see a shift in a relationship or with a close companion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the upcoming week, your everyday job routines could change as one project is completed and a new cycle begins. This week there is a Full Moon accompanied by a Lunar Eclipse that could bring your thoughts about something to a conclusion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Remaining serene and happy in the week ahead may require keeping a low proďŹ le and ignoring petty squabbles in group situations. It might be best to focus on achieving your material ambitions rather than trying to make new connections.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a place for everything and put everything in its place.

If you try to be organized, everything will be much easier to deal with. There may be a change of attitude in your home or family during the

upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you aren’t feeling appreciated, go into action for yourself.

Strengthen your boundaries and get busy with self-validation. The more you love and protect yourself, the more you are demonstrating to others what you deserve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There could be signiďŹ cance in everyday routines. If minor aggravations or disagreements get under your skin, they could become toxic and spoil the harmony. Finances could be at the center of attention this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse is occurring in your sign this week. A big aha moment could change the way you handle your personal life for several weeks. Put family ďŹ rst in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel driven to dominate situations as the week unfolds. You can use this ambition to accomplish many of the things on your to-do list. Use diplomacy to handle social situations and thrift to handle ďŹ nances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A sticky or confusing situation at home may weigh on you.

As this week unfolds, you may discover that some goals are more complicated to achieve than you thought. A loved one or partner will show you a way to overcome obstacles.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ability to calm troubled waters and dispel myths can be useful in the week ahead. Because you understand the dierence between ideals and illusions, you can clear up misunderstandings within groups.

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