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Freeholders, In Split Vote, Decline Buying Land From Towns

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─Photo courtesy Ferone family The Ferone family set up a spectacle of lights on Yellowbank Road in Toms River.

By Alyssa Riccardi above and beyond on and happiness the show year we challenge ourOCEAN COUNTY Christmas decorations. gave everyone, includ- selves to make the show – The holiday season The Ferone family in ing themselves, and even better than last is all about decorat- Toms River have been decided to create their year. Planning for our ing our homes, attend- spreading holiday cheer own show at home. shows starts in July. We ing festive parties and for about seven years “We got to work begin to set up all our spending time with now. Back in 2013, Har- right away researching lights in the first week the ones you love. Al- ry, Joe and Penny of the the magical world of of September.” though many of these Ferone family visited Christmas light disThe family also does holiday traditions have Disney World to see plays and how to run a light display for Halhad to be set aside due the Osborne Family ou r ow n ,” R a chael loween, which this year to COVID-19, local res- Spectacle of Dancing Martingano, who runs ran from October 16 idents are sharing the Lights show. The fam- all the social media through October 31. holiday spirit by going ily saw how much joy pages, stated. “Each (Lights - See Page 2)

Schools Temporarily Go 100% Virtual

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The school district, which shut down the day before T han ksgivi ng, were scheduled to reopen on December 7 to hybrid instruction.

Originally, the re-opening date was December 14.

The change came about after analyzing

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other COVID-related quarantines and looking at dist rict-wide staffing, Superintendent David Healy said in a message to parents.

“The COVID-19 Activity Level Report currently lists our area as High Risk,” he said.

(This report is generated by the New Jersey State Health Depart-

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ment.) Going all-remote was intended to slow the spread because case counts were going up. However, if numbers continue to rise in the “Central East” area that the district is in, then it would be prudent to go all remote again.

“We know that one size does not fit all,

especially when we consider our school d i s t r ic t ’s si z e a nd complexity,” he said.

“Please, therefore, be aware of the possibility that a particular school or grade level may need to move to remote instruction due to the transmission of COVID-19 within a building or class. As al-

ways, this decision will be made in conjunction with the local health depar tment and our district medical team.”

Schools had been hybrid on Monday, November 23. Students had a mix of virtual and in-person education.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The all Republican, five-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 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 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.

(Vote - See Page 4)

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Suez Water has filed a plan with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for $237 million in infrastructure that would carry with it a 12% increase to water bills, if approved.

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Lights:

Continued From Page 1 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, fi nancing, 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 defi nitely 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.

─Photo courtesy Ferone family The Ferone family’s light display is free for all, and they accept donations for Children’s Hospital of Toms River.

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Vote:

Continued From Page 1 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 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.

-Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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TOMS RIVER – On December 19, Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Lakewood Rd., to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Help the location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by going to wreathsacrossamerica.org and becoming a sponsor, or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name on the website.

Sheriff ’s Toy Drive Cancelled

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.

They posted an announcement on their web site: “Out of concern for the health of the pub-

lic, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic this year, regretfully, the OCSO Annual Holiday Toy Drive will not be held. We anticipate resuming the drive next year. We wish everyone good health and happiness this holiday season. Please stay safe.”

Seaside Park Announces Holiday Craft Show And Tree Lighting

SEASIDE PARK– The Borough of Seaside Park will be holding their Holiday Craft Show and Tree Lighting on December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the police station lawn, 1 Municipal Plaza, Seaside Park.

There will be homemade crafts, jewelry, clothing, food and hot beverages. Don’t miss the special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The tree lighting begins at 6 p.m.

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

Murphy: Guidance Issued For Restaurants Using Outdoor Space

TRENTON - The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued guidance for restaurants and similar establishments on the utilization of outdoor space during the winter months.

In June, the Division of Codes and Standards within DCA provided guidance on the issuance of permits, and the use of tents, tensioned membrane structures, and canopies per the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and Uniform Construction Code (UCC).

Due to the approaching winter weather conditions, establishments that want to maintain the use of tents past November 30, 2020, are required to apply for a UCC permit from their local construction office.

Additionally, a permit for any electrical equipment, elec-

trical wiring, or mechanical equipment that would otherwise require a permit must also be filed. Municipalities are encouraged to waive permit fees for tents in use past the November 30th deadline provided that the tents meet the snow bearing requirements or meet the guidance issued today.

In addition to the UCC permit, “operational items” such as portable cooking equipment used around and/ or under the tent should be maintained in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) and addressed by the local fire official. This would apply to the operation/usage of portable propane heaters and similar items.

“We recognize the restaurants in our state have been

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – From the beginning of the coronavir us pandemic it was known that the symptoms of the flu and COVID-19 were similar.

Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye said “to determine the difference isn’t simple based on just an individual’s symptoms and so this is where testing may be needed to help confi rm a diagnosis.”

It’s even more challenging when the pandemic coincides with flu season. Some people are ignoring COVID-19 symptoms because they think it’s just the flu, health experts said. The problem is they continue to have contact with others and potentially spread the virus.

OCHD Assistant Public Health Officer Patty High said, “we’re seeing down the road through contact tracing that individuals that start with flu-like symptoms try to be optimistic and believe it’s only a quick flu bug or cold.

“Additionally, they don’t want to sacrifice social plans or potentially be restricted by a quarantine or isolation period. We need these individuals to err on the side of caution by contacting a health care provider for guidance once they start demonstrating any of the symptoms,” she added.

hit extraordinarily hard by the pandemic. We are doing everything we can to help these businesses stay afloat until we can return to more normalcy,” said Governor Murphy. “The guidance issued today is part of our effort to help ease the burden this pandemic has placed on eating establishments. We are leaving no stone unturned as we work to assist the restaurant community.”

“Today’s guidance demonstrates our commitment to ensuring a safe outdoor dining experience while working with business owners to meet their needs,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who serves as DCA Commissioner. “We urge all our municipalities to suspend permit fees for tents as much as possible to help our

restaurants survive this winter season.”

The Division of Fire Safety is constantly evaluating new products and alternative solutions to see if any are acceptable to meet the needs of outdoor dining. It is the intent of the Division to ensure that outdoor dining is done safely and in a code-compliant manner while at the same time working with business owners to meet their needs.

Tents that are already erected may not meet the structural provisions of the UCC building subcode, including winter conditions and snow loads.

Local construction offices may issue a variation to allow the tent to remain under the conditions set forth in UCC. Construction officials are strongly encouraged to work

Is It The Flu Or COVID-19?

Similar Symptoms The most prominent symptoms that COVID-19 and the flu have in common include: Fever (of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) Chills Headache Cough Muscle pain and body aches Fatigue (extreme tiredness or lack of energy) and weakness Nausea or vomiting (more common in children than adults) Diarrhea (more common in children than adults) Different Symptoms Medical professionals are learning more about COVID-19 every day. While there are many similarities with flu symptoms, these are some specific differences that have been identified so far, including: Symptom onset – The flu comes on suddenly. Usually flu symptoms appear anywhere from one to four days after infection. COVID-19 symptoms can be more gradual. While COVID-19 symptoms can develop as early as two days after you’re infected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says five days after infection is typical. Plus, it’s possible to be infected with COVID-19 but not show any symptoms for up to 14 days.

with businesses to determine an appropriate variation.

When a variation is granted, a snow plan must be filed with the construction official that would take effect in the event of a forecasted weather event that would exceed the certified conditions of the variation.

Dining domes, including bubbles, igloos, huts, etc., are permitted for outdoor dining, subject to applicable restrictions. These structures, including pop-up covers, may be erected for use without a UCC permit when limited to less than 120 square feet in area. The dome should be able to be deconstructed on a daily basis, if needed, and should be secured, but not anchored, so that it can be readily lifted for emergency evacuation.

Domes that are 120 square

Cough type and severity – The flu usually causes a mild, dry cough, whereas COVID-19 cough symptoms are more severe. When you have COVID-19, coughs are usually dry, persistent and can leave you short of breath.

Unique symptoms – COVID-19 symptoms that don’t typically overlap or are less common with the flu include: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, repeated shaking with chills and a new and sudden loss of taste or smell.

Staff of the OCHD are urging residents who believe they - or their children - have any of these symptoms they should take the proper precautions. Speak with a health care professional to discuss options such as being tested, self-monitoring or other recommendations.

“COVID-19 cases are rising quickly all over New Jersey and across the U.S. for a variety of reasons this fall,” Regenye said.

“Don’t take either virus lightly but when it comes to COVID-19 we need everyone’s cooperation if we expect to reverse this current uptick and reduce potential spread particularly during this holiday season.”

Inf luenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.

COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2)

feet or greater in area and used during December 1 to March 31 would be subject to the UCC permit and variation provisions as noted above for tents. In either case, if temporary heating is provided (e.g. portable and/ or cord and plug), the local fire official would oversee the heat source clearances.

Finally, as noted in DCA’s previous guidance, if barriers are erected around the newly created outdoor dining areas, they should provide for egress openings similar to those provided for assembly uses.

Existing plumbing facilities should be maintained within the building for use by patrons; the restaurant or similar assembly space should establish a proper protocol for maintaining social distancing for the usage of such facilities like restrooms.

and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.

Regenye added, “the flu and COVID-19 certainly share many characteristics, but there are some important differences between the two.”

COVID-19 and the f lu can each have varying degrees of signs and symptoms, ranging from no symptoms (asymptomatic) to severe symptoms. Another important difference is there is a vaccine to protect against f lu.

There is still no Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved COVID-19 vaccine despite reports of several pending.

The best way to still prevent COVID-19 infection is avoid being exposed to the virus by following safety precautions.

The OCHD is also providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1.

O t her related sou rces; for med ical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-9621253 or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

For further information on the health crisis and f lu similarities visit cdc.gov, and ochd.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Want Study Of COVID’s Impact On Students

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders are endorsing a bill that is reviewing the impact of the conditions students are facing through the restrictions of remote learning and hybrid learning.

This bill will look at the on-again, off-again classroom learning and other educational changes that students and teachers have had to adapt to since the pandemic started. It has the support of two former teachers who are Freeholders.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Ger r y P. Lit tle said legislation proposed by state Senator Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, would require the New Jersey Department of Education to immediately study the effects COVID-19-related closures and changes have had on students.

Vicari said, “we agree with Senator Ruiz that students have been impacted by the changes in the school routine.

The big question is how much has their education suffered?”

Little said he was also concerned about the other aspects of the school environ-

ment that children have lost. “School doesn’t mean just books. I’m concerned that students are losing the support and counseling services available at school.

Children learning from home also lose out on the social benefits of interacting with teachers and other students.”

The two Freeholders strongly prefer students returning to the classroom, but understand why in some cases the pandemic makes that difficult or even impossible.

Senator Ruiz’s bill would require the Department of Education to prepare a detailed report on student progress within 60 days of the bill becoming law.

The study would help educators prepare a further plan on how to assist students once the pandemic ends and traditional classroom learning resumes throughout the state.

The legislation should receive bipartisan support in Trenton according to Little and Vicari.

Vicari noted, “our children’s education cannot become bogged down in politics. I hope both parties will see the importance of this legislation and act swiftly to make it law.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday In Toms River

By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – Perkins, Charlie Brown’s and now Ruby Tuesday are no longer part of the dining landscape in the township.

While Perkins and Charlie Brown closed earlier in the year, the last Ruby Tuesday in the Jersey Shore area recently shuttered its doors. A sign was placed on the restaurant’s front door.

The Toms River Ruby Tuesday was located on Route 37 and the sign states, “We are sorry for any inconvenience that this might have caused you.�

That particular Ruby Tuesday was a pre or post movie destination as it was located within The Orchards at Dover shopping center which features the Marquee Cinema. It proved a popular eatery among others at that location which also includes a pizzeria, Five Guys Hamburgers and and Bubbakoo’s Burritos.

The plaza is based on the border between Toms River and Manchester townships.

Ruby Tuesday was known for its salad bar and sandwiches.

Ruby Tuesday Chief Marketing Officer Jenifer Boyd Harmon said in a prepared statement that, “after careful consideration, we decided to close the Toms River, New Jersey location in an effort to better position our restaurants for future business.�

Harmon added, “we value the dedication and hard work of all our employees and we greatly appreciate the community that has supported us.�

The Ruby Tuesday chain filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October and on November 20, a bankruptcy court judge approved a process to sell its assets at auction with bids due in January.

In the last several months, the chain closed its restaurant at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. Other Ruby Tuesday restaurants located in Lakewood and Freehold Raceway Mall in Route 70 and in Neptune on Route 66 closed in May.

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Hours Increased At OCC COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With COVID-19 seeming to increase swiftly throughout the state, Ocean County will be extending the hours of testing at the Ocean County College drive thru test site.

The site will now be open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The increase in hours will allow us to increase the number of tests conducted from about 200 a day to about 300 per day,� said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “Since the opening of the test site in March, we have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents.�

The site will have tests for both symptomatic and asymptomatic Ocean County residents.

Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. Proof of residency will be required.

For questions, call the Health Department at 732-341-9700, Ext. 7411. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. “As people see the number of positive cases increase, more want to be tested,� said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “People also want to be tested for the holidays. Testing will show if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic. This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. “We have also consistently encouraged our residents to get tested,� Regenye said. “When you add all this up the demand for tests has increased. We believe the longer hours will address

this demand. We can also adjust the hours again if necessary.� “This site has been the result of a successful partnership with the college, our area hospitals, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, the Ocean County Health Department and a host of other collaborators who have come together to make this work for our citizens,� said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “It’s important to be flexible at the site so we can offer more tests when needed.� “At the Ocean County College testing site, residents remain in their cars and medical personnel perform a nasal swab,� Little noted. “We have worked to make this convenient and more importantly safe for the public, the health care providers on site and staff.

Once a test is completed, results will be returned to residents in approximately three to five days. “All the results will be available on the BioReference Laboratories Patient Portal: Bioreference. com/patients/ and through the Ocean County Health Department residents will be notified whether they test positive or negative,� Regenye said.

The most common symptoms of COVID 19 are fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. Ocean County has also created a system to deliver results to residents in a timely manner and provide guidance, consultation and next steps.

Officials are asking all residents to take the necessary steps to control and stop the virus from spreading. It’s asked that residents wear masks, practice social distancing, frequently wash hands and to stay home when sick.

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about closing schools on November 24 were sent out on November 23.

The plan was to reopen for hybrid learning on Monday, December 14.

His message before Thanksgiving stated that the closure was not because of any failure on behalf of the district, but because the region is seeing an increase in cases.

According to data from the Ocean County Health Department, Toms River had several days in the last few weeks where there were 30 or more new cases a day.

Parents were urged to continue to notify building principals of any positive cases to protect the safety of other students and staff.

The district already had plans in place to go virtual should the COVID numbers continue to rise, the superintendent said.

Mental Health The coronavirus – and the chaos it has caused – has recked havoc on the emotional and mental health of students and families.

A Toms River Regional Schools Mental Health Taskforce composed of staff, district and community mental health profession-

als, administrators and students will gather information about what the school community needs to navigate this time. Then, they will work to connect people in need with resources that can help.

This is in addition to the curriculum that has been integrated into this year’s regular lessons to help students deal with added pressures. These curriculum additions came from the district’s Mental Health and Resiliency and Social and Emotional Learning Committees.

“Closing schools is never an easy decision, and it is our firm belief that our students need the academic and social-emotional support in-person learning provides. We are therefore happy to reopen earlier than planned, but do so with extreme care and caution. Rest assured we are constantly evaluating the situation and will continue to consult with local and state health officials on the ever-changing information and data related to COVID-19 to ensure the safety of nearly 17,000 individuals who attend and work for our school district. To this end, we have and will continue to put the safety and well-being of our students and staff first,” he said.

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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

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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.

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

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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• Asset management: Throughout New Jersey, a workforce management program for field service as well as transmission and delivery departments was initiated, allowing for asset management and efficient creation of work orders.

Some of these projects are already underway, having begun in 2018. The projects include the replacement of aging water mains, renewal of above-ground treatment and pumping facilities, facility upgrades, water tank refurbishments, SCADA improvements, asset management programs, projects to remove lead service lines and enhancement of environmental, health, safety and security measures along with digital innovations to improve customer experience.

“These extensive upgrades in water infrastructure will have long-lasting impacts,” said Alan Weland, Vice President and General Manager of SUEZ’ Northern New Jersey Operations. “They not only have brought enhanced water quality and service to our customers, but have helped sustain

jobs and kept the economy churning, even in the midst of a pandemic.”

The projects would be paid for by a proposed 12% increase. This has to be approved by the BPU. It would raise the average homeowner’s bill about $87 a year.

Those who have difficulty paying their water bill due to the COVID-19 health crisis can discuss payment plans or financial assistance at suezcares.org or 888-668-0856.

“SUEZ is committed to building sustainable and reliable water systems across the nation,” said Charles Dickerson, President of SUEZ North America’s Utility Division.

“We are sensitive to the financial pressures facing many of our customers at this time.

That is why we have been careful to bring projects that not only create long-term resiliency but are also an exceptional value.

We are deeply committed to protecting our water system and keeping our service reliable and affordable.”

The New Jersey Economic Advisory Council’s Report highlights the vital role that infrastructure plays in economic recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report lists infrastructure investment as the number one recommendation for the state’s economic recovery.

“Our investment plan directly helps New Jersey workers and families as they face uncertainties during this period,” Weland said. “The projects we have outlined also enhance access to a critical clean and safe supply of water, which is so important during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty To Death By Auto

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A rear-end collision became a charge for death by auto for a man already accused of driving drunk.

Douglas Thompson, 56, of Jackson, pled guilty to Death by Auto, police said. He faces a possible term of five years in prison for this crime. He will also be sentenced for Driving While Intoxicated.

Thompson’s Blood Alcohol Content was .17 percent, more than twice the legal limit, on October 15, 2019. His vehicle rear-ended one driven by Thomas Marciano, 65, of Toms River, who later succumbed to his injuries.

The crash took place at the intersection of Route 9 and Stevens Road. Marciano was

stopped behind another vehicle that was making a left.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer commended the work of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy and Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Toms River Township Police Department Traffic Safety Division, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Toms River EMS, and Silverton EMS, for their collective assistance in this investigation leading to Thompson’s guilty plea.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seaside Loses Legendary Figure Of Boardwalk History

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The borough lost a legend on November 27 with the passing of Leo Whalen also known as “Lucky Leo.” Residents and visitors to the borough knew him not only from his popular boardwalk stand but as someone who was larger than life.

To those who knew him best, he was a husband, father and grandfather and a mentor and friend to many. His passing has left behind generations of memories.

Many have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Whalen family concerning their loss. An unedited interview that can be viewed on YouTube, conducted by close friends of his in 2012 prior to Superstorm Sandy, showcased his background and character.

The interview is expected to be used as part of the borough’s historic museum which is in the process of being built on the borough’s boardwalk.

Whalen said in the interview that “I was born in November of 1926 in Lakehurst. I was delivered at the Paul Kimball Hospital. That was the only hospital around. Me, my brother and my two sisters, we all lived in Lakehurst until I was 12 and then we all moved to Toms River which I consider a great move.”

“Lakehurst is not a bad town. It had 2,000 people then and only 2,000 people today and the house where I lived is still there in Lakehurst.

The old Catholic church that I used to go to is now a museum. One of the stain glass windows has an inscription in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whalen which were my grandparents.

I always like to go up and see that once a year.

My father had a little store in Lakehurst which would be like a 7-Eleven today but in smaller vein. He sold everything from penny candy to gas,” Whalen said.

In March of 1955 Whalen opened a stand that leased at 215 Boardwalk. “It was originally a shooting gallery and we took it apart and when I retired my sons took over and they still lease it.”

“When I started the games were illegal. The town would issue a license for the games of chance and wheels at $200 apiece. We were not sanctioned

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In 1956, Whalen said “they came by the 15th of July and they closed us for six weeks. Where my stand was there was six other stands and I think four of the other stands left. You couldn’t make your rent. I was a teacher at Central Regional had I borrowed money from the teacher’s union so I kept the stand. I made just enough money to make the rent.”

“In the 60s and 70s you didn’t have as many people and it was 100% family. Times have changed and sometimes it wasn’t always for the best. Seaside went through a change that wasn’t really great but now in the last few years my two sons Steven and Tommy tell me that it is going back to families so it looks like it’s on its way up,” Whalen said. He spoke fondly of his wife Barbara who he said provided an artistic flair to the design of the prizes at his stand and who like him, enjoyed the sport of golf.

Michael Graichen, who heads the borough’s public relations department and previously served as a councilman shared some of his memories of Whalen on his Facebook page saying that he had vivid memories of Whalen since the time he worked for him as a teenager. “That summer, a long time ago, he saw me walking on the boardwalk, depressed after losing my job as the “ring boy” at the Casino Merry-Go-Round.”

“Well from that day on until I was 22 and opened my own business, I worked for Leo. My father died three months before I was born and from that first day on the job he was my friend, my father, and my mentor. Most of all treated my mother like a princess,” Graichen said. He added that Whalen’s influence on his life was profound. “He made sure I went to college. I became a teacher like him at the same school. I build apartments like he did and I owned property in Florida like he did.”

Graichen said he built his own arcade and called it Luckys. “I owe a lot to him and will miss him dearly. Rest in peace my friend and hopefully we will meet again.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Charlie Brown’s Restaurants Close Around The State

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Like most restaurants around the country, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill has had a difficult year and those in the state have been hit.

Thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 13 Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grills have closed in New Jersey this year. There is only one restaurant that remains open in the state as part of the chain.

At one time the Charlie Brown steakhouse chain had dozens of restaurants around the state and east coast. It now is down to one location which is based in Union County.

Charlie Brown’s began the year with 14 restaurants in in the Garden State. Following the closure of the Lakewood Charlie Brown’s location the last one left is at 2376 North Ave. in Scotch Plains.

It was reported that the coronavirus health

crisis was the key reason that the restaurants had closed. New Jersey was shut down longer than any other state in the country and reopened at only 25% of capacity with indoor dining delayed from what was expected in the summer.

A spokesman for the firm said that percentage for indoor dining was insufficient “as we lost outdoor dining with winter. So, many people think that full-service restaurants can make it on take-out and third-party, but that is not the case.”

According to its company website, along with Scotch Plans, there were locations in Forked River, Toms River, Washington Township, Oradell, Wayne, Westampton and Woodbury.

There was also one in New York.

Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse’s first location was in Westfield. It opened in 1966. The chain offered a salad bar, a variety of steaks but previously faced bankruptcy in 2010 when chain had 49 locations.

Black Friday Tensions Escalate To Shoving On Line For PS5

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Police said some men got into an altercation over which was the correct line to enter a store to purchase a PlayStation 5 on Black Friday.

The victim told police that he got to the Ocean County Mall at around midnight on Thanksgiving, November 26, to buy the game system.

He waited outside of the mall overnight until Macy’s opened their doors at 5 a.m.

Toms River Police Department Spokesperson Jillian Messina told Jersey Shore Online,

“When he went inside, he saw that other people had also formed a line of their own. He said that since he had already started his own line at midnight the previous day, he walked to the front of the Macy’s line.”

Two men accused him of cutting the line. He explained how he was waiting outside since the night before and was not moving. The men pushed him but there were no injuries when police arrived.

Police instructed the man how to file a complaint if he so wished.

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Local Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Porn

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A township man pleaded guilty to having child pornography on his computer, and is facing five years in New Jersey State Prison.

Henry Ziolkowski, 56, of Toms River, admitted to the crime on December 1.

He had been arrested on July 7 after detectives from Toms River Police and

the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit came to his house and seized his computer. They had been tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that his residence had been a location where several uploads of child pornography

happened. He had been in jail ever since.

His sentencing is scheduled for February 5, and he will be required to register as a Megan’s Law Offender.

Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High

Tech Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, for their collective and combined assistance in this investigation leading to Ziolkowski’s apprehension, and ultimately his guilty plea.

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Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53-63. Open to any race.

609-709-5087. I'm submissive. (1)

HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (52) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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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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The Toms River Times, December 5, 2020, Page 23

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Resident Attempts “Suicide By Cop,” But Hospitalized Instead

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Police received a call that a man had pulled a handgun on the caller and they came out en masse to prevent a shooting. They would learn that the caller wanted to create a dangerous situation so that he would get killed by police.

The incident took place on November 29, early in the morning at 2:10 a.m. Almost a dozen officers responded to the area of James Street and Lewis Avenue on reports that a man had pulled a gun on another.

They spotted Zachary Brown, 26, of Toms River, who met the description that the caller made of the suspect. He was walking on James Street with his left hand in his jacket pocket. The police did not know at this time that it was Brown who had given police a description of himself.

Officers told Brown to remove his hand from his pocket, but he refused to do so.

Brown indicated that he had a weapon on his person and that either “he was going to assault officers or officers were going

to have to assault him.”

Brown made several motions toward officers, as if he was going to pull a gun out of his pocket, while officers tried to talk him down. He ultimately moved toward them and refused to stop when ordered.

Officer John Marsicano used a single cartridge from his taser to incapacitate Brown. He was treated by EMS on scene and taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for further treatment.

He wa s cha rge d w it h Te r ror ist ic Threats, Obstruction of Justice, False Reports, and Resisting Arrest. C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

No weapon was recovered.

“There were eleven Toms River Police Officers, and a K-9 Officer, on the scene during Zachary Brown’s attempted Suicide by Cop. I would like to commend every one of them for their professionalism and conduct during a very intense situation. There were several different ways the night could have potentially ended, and we are grateful that everyone went home safe to their family at the end of their shift,” Chief Mitchell Little said.

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The Toms River Times, December 5, 2020, Page 25

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Serious Car Crash Leaves Man Partially Amputated

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Scanner News

By Jason Allentoff TOMS RIVER – A township resident is lucky to be alive after a serious car accident on Route 37 left him with his arm partially amputated.

Toms River Township Police Spokesperson Jillian Messina told Jersey Shore Online that officers from the department were dispatched to the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident outside 3400 Route 37 shortly before 6 p.m. on November 28.

According to the initial investigation, 38-year-old Gabriel S. Frigerio III was heading westbound on 37 near Pisces Restaurant when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a curb and a large decorative cleat at the base of the driveway of the eatery.

Police said that the force of the collision caused the vehicle to overturn onto its roof, slide across the driveway and strike the curb on the other side

which caused the car to f lip back onto its wheels. The vehicle then struck a large decorative chain in the parking lot before stopping.

Messina confirmed that Friegerio was entrapped in the vehicle and sustained a serious injury to his left arm and was partially amputated.

Off icers Scott Devecka and Brian Elwood were the first on scene and observed that Friegerio was alert and conscious. Both officers were able to pull the victim out of the vehicle through the back door and Officer Devecka applied a tourniquet to Frigerio’s arm in order to stop the excessive bleeding.

Frigerio, who was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, told police that he was cut off by an unknown vehicle which caused him to veer off the roadway. In addition, there is no evidence to suggest that Frigerio was under the inf luence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance or that he was operating the vehicle while using a cell phone.

Frigerio was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment of his injuries and was listed in stable condition as of press time.

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office CSI also responded to the scene.

The crash remains under investigation

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Ocean County Scanner News was on scene providing updates on social media and providing local media with photos.

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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 scam mers k now that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few posit ive rev iews about t he site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under

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You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gif t 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.

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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.

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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 flare. Some people might misinterpret your actions or take offense. 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 profile 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 significance 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 first 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 finances.

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 difference between ideals and illusions, you can clear up misunderstandings within groups.

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