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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Several local on-air staffers who worked for Townsquare Media for years will no longer be heard on area radio stations.

Those staffers were part of the radio network’s Ocean /Monmouth counties cluster

─Photo courtesy Toms River Township Flooding doesn’t just stop at the streets, but comes up on private property.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn NOR M A N DY BEACH - Brick and Toms River are joining forces to elevate the roads that traverse both towns in the Normandy Beach section of the barrier island since the neighborhood is split between the two townships.

Flooding has become so bad that school bus-

es and delivery trucks are u nable to d r ive through a main access road there. Residents say roads that used to flood a handful of times a year now flood 20-30 times a year.

The townships applied separately to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Aid Program for grant funds.

Br ick was awarded $417,028 and Toms R iver was awarded $323,600.

According to a statement issued by Brick Tow nship, 549 municipalities submitted for funding from the program and requested more than $342 million.

Brick Township engineer Elissa Commins said that Brick

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Also out is Justin Louis as A PD/ MD/ afternoon host at AC 92.7 WOBM-FM Toms River. Before starting with WOBM-FM in 2007, Louis worked at WHYN Springfield Ma ssa chu set t s a nd W MH X Har r isbu rg Pennsylvania. Taking

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has already collected survey information for the neighborhoods to assess how high the roadway elevations can go. The goal is to raise them approximately 2.5 feet above sea level, she wrote in an email.

“If the elevations of the surrounding private properties will allow us to go higher, (Roads - See Page 2)

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Chase worked at the station for almost 12 years. During that time, he promoted many local charities. Among t hem wa s a yea rly “Billboard Radiothon” that raised funds for (Radio - See Page 6)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, deciding that the inf luential lawyer should go to jail for his fi nancial crimes.

Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax and lying on a loan application. During the appeal handled by his attorney, Kevin Marino, he alleged that the trial did not include expert psychiatric testimony regarding his claim of having a hoarding disorder that made him spend lavishly on personal expenses rather than pay his taxes.

In the non-precedential ruling written

by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals (Court - See Page 4)

Route 70 Roadwork Scheduled In Several Towns

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – A New Jersey Department of Transportation project will improve Route 70 in several Ocean and Monmouth county locations.

The project began on December 1, closing shoulders on the road in Pemberton in Burlington County through Riverview Drive in Brielle in Monmouth County. This part of the project involves pavement rehabilitation and improvements. Milling and pavement is expected to begin in spring.

According to the DOT, the $12.9 million project will improve safety at six intersections and repair more than 14 miles of deteriorated pavement in three counties. There will also be curb and sidewalk work, and ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Route - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 we will,” she said. “If not, we will do the best that we can.”

Toms River will be hiring a consulting fi rm to design the roadway elevation project within the next few months, she said.

The timeline associated with the Municipal Aid Grant requires that a contract be awarded within18 months of the notice of award.

The project’s goal is to alleviate flooding issues in the area, with a focus on elevating the road surfaces of Broad Street and portions of 5th, 6th, and 7th Avenues.

The design of the project and the construction estimate was prepared by Toms River’s professionals with assistance from

Brick Township. Toms River will be responsible for seeking bids and awarding the contract for the project.

That’s true, said Toms River Township Engineer Bob Chankalian. He said Toms River has experience with road elevations and is working on a fifth project right now.

“They’ve all been very, very successful,” Chankalian said in a phone interview.

“Some were on the barrier island and some were on the back bay.”

Toms River has also been successful in getting NJDOT Municipal Aid funds for these kinds of jobs over the years, he added. The municipalities applied for the funds independently to maximize the amount of money each could get, “which, luckily, worked out,” he said.

Chankalian said that roads have catch ba-

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sins every 400-500 feet, and “we try to pick that low point up,” and sometimes install additional little low points for additional drainage, creating a washboard effect.

The engineer was asked if residential yards f lood after the roads are raised, which he said is a common misconception.

“The best analogy for that is, you get in the bathtub and the water rises, but it doesn’t rise if you get in the ocean,” Chankalian said.

He said the way it works is like an island coming out of the sea: “you’re either above sea level or you’re not,” he explained. “If you’re higher than two feet above sea level, generally you’ll be dry,” he said. When the tide rises, the water comes up out of the ground.

Elevating the roads does two things, he said: it reduces the frequency of street flooding, and when it does flood, it decreases the depth of the flooding.

“We raise it as high as we can, but we always make sure that the road is still a little bit lower than peoples’ garages and things like that,” Chankalian said.

Brick engineer Commins said the lowest centerline elevation in the Brick section of Normandy Beach is 1.16 feet with a gutter elevation of approximately 0.7 feet above sea level.

Normandy Beach resident Larry Reid said that while it’s wonderful that Brick and Toms River are working together and got some grant money to fi x the problem, the scope of the project falls short for Brick residents.

“There’s about 150 people that have to

drive through the flooded streets, and the grants will fi x the roads for about 37 of them,” said Reid in a recent phone call.

There would be 113 of the Brick residents who would still have to drive through flooded waters on Broad Avenue to where the project stops - north of 7th Avenue.

Reid said that he and his grandson were trying to get home during a recent high tide, but he couldn’t drive through the flooded road.

“I called to get a ride from the police department, as they had told us to do, and we had to wait an hour and a half for the police and their hummer to come and pick us up,” he said.

Commins said that Brick and Toms River partnered in the grant applications only for the areas in Normandy Beach where the two municipalities overlap.

She said Brick is seeking additional funding through the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program to elevate the remainder of the bay side of Normandy Beach, as well as Shore Acres and the road that leads into Seawood Harbor.

“This program is new, and therefore, lacks a track record of approved applications to use as a guide,” Commins said.

“It should be noted that elevating all the roads in Normandy Beach in one year would consume all of the capital allocated for roadways for at least one, possible two years,” she said. “Short of getting additional funding through grants, the elevation of the neighborhood’s roads must be phased.”

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Continued From Page 1 for the Third Circuit, the court rejected four separate claims raised by Gilmore. It agreed with the government that the trial judge properly excluded the psychiatric expert. Gilmore contended that testimony would have negated his intent to commit the charged tax crimes. The court also rejected Gilmore’s challenges to the jury instructions and sufficiency of evidence.

He had a sentencing hearing on January 22. There, he was sentenced to a year and a day in Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. He had also been sentenced to three years of probation after that.

The sentencing judge did not fi ne Gilmore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties.

The sentencing judge did order mental

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Gilmore’s law fi rm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very influential in local politics. In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3rd District Congressional race. Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. In January of 2020, a property apparently owned by him still had some items in storage. The property was at 1591 Route 37/60 Northhampton Unit 5. The phone number on the outside of the building was 732240-6000, which used to be Gilmore & Monahan’s office number. Visible through the windows were shrink-wrapped furniture and display cases. There was also a fi le cabinet visible from the door. It was labeled “tax appeals” from towns such as

Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, Stafford, and Lavallette. There was one drawer marked “States Industries” and another “Larry’s Files.” It is unknown if it was empty or full of documents.

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office detailed the charges. As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law fi rm’s fi nancials. This fi rm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged.

For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the fi rm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refi nancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application,

failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan.

The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of fi ling false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fi ne, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fi ne.

Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.

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Airport Road - Lakewood Township Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday, weather permitting, throughout the winter. The entire project is expected to be done by fall of 2022.

The first section will be Woodland and

Pemberton in Burlington County. This will be followed by the Manchester work. After that will be Lakehurst, Toms River, and Lakewood. The final section will be Brick through Brielle.

The contractor for the project is Earle Asphalt.

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Continued From Page 1 Ocean of Love, a Toms River based nonprofit that assists families with children who have cancer. The fundraiser involved Chase spending several days and nights on top of a billboard.

Chris Varacchi was also dropped and will no longer host his midday shift at WCHR-FM. Chase and Varacchi’s departures represent a lack of local talent on the station. Some additional weekend and part-time hosts may have also been eliminated from schedules in that area but this has not yet been verified.

The layoffs were noted in social media with many friends and fans extending regret at their departures and wishing them well in seeking new employment in the future. A long-time friend and fan of Jeressi, Barbara Miskoff Farragher, posted to Facebook, “My heart goes out to my friend Liz Jeressi.”

“She’s so talented, incredibly generous and genuine. I was devastated to hear that she was let go after so many years on the morning airwaves bringing joy as part of the Lou and Liz Show. We go back to the college days and I know this broadcasting legend will land on her feet,” Farragher added.

Each of the four radio personalities fired on November 30 were described as “beloved” and “integral” to many listeners of area communities they served and will be missed by regular listeners.

Mark Kowalski a former employee of 92.7 WOBM for seven years and went by the name of Mark Anthony on the air said Louis, who was the assistant program director and afternoon drive host at the station, “was one of the kindest people I have ever met.”

“This is a man that is dedicated to what he does. He ingrained the notion that the station was bigger than all of us in our mantra because it was the truth. People came to WOBM for news, information, and good music - something that Justin did very well,” Kowalski added.

Kowalski said Justin “is a great person, a natural at radio broadcasting, and an incredible mentor. Chris Varacchi, Andy Chase, and Liz Jeressi are also great people. They sounded great, all the time. Andy Chase is a man that raised millions for charity while at Townsquare Media in the Oceans of Love

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Billboard Radiothon. He is iconic in the community, and he is an incredible radio personality and someone I truly enjoyed working with and learning from.”

Theresa Segui, Executive Director of Ocean of Love for Children with Cancer, told Jersey Shore Online “We are shocked and saddened by the decision to terminate Andy Chase. Andy has been an integral part of the Billboard Radiothon for over 13 years. His compassion and enthusiasm were a driving force behind the success of the event. We are so grateful for what Andy accomplished over the years at the Radiothon. Andy will always be an integral part of our organization and continue to support our cause and fundraising efforts regardless of his place of employment.”

Townsquare Media is the third largest owner of radio stations in the United States.

It was unknown if any of the staffers were able to bid farewell to their fans on the radio.

The firings were blamed on cost cutting, noting that advertising dollars from local businesses had been impacted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The firm is a media, entertainment and digital marketing solutions company primarily focused on small and mid-sized markets across the United States.

The company’s assets include 322 radio stations and over 330-plus local websites in 67 U.S. markets, including NJ101.5 FM, WYRK, KLAQ and K2 in addition to a streaming radio app, radioPup, available for iOS and Android.

Townsquare Chief Operating Officer Erik Hellum was quoted in The Star-Ledger, stating, “we made a decision that we need to make a few changes to make 94.3 The Point, 105.7 The Hawk and WOBM the best stations they could be, providing the best possible local entertainment and information to our New Jersey audience, on air and online.”

Hellum added, “we appreciate the work they have done and wish them nothing but the best. But despite the fact that the pandemic has presented significant economic challenges, we are not eliminating positions, as we plan to hire.”

According to Hellum, the cluster will be hiring an assistant director of content for the cluster, a new morning co-host for WJLK and a promotions director who will also host afternoons on WCHR-FM. The company did not respond to requests for comment for this article.

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State Urges Residents To Get Their Flu Shot This Holiday Season

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – The New Jersey Department of Health is urging all residents to get their annual flu vaccine.

It’s usually recommended that people receive their flu shot before October, but the DOH still insists on getting the shot as the flu viruses can circulate as late as May. “Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever as we face increases in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and can help to conserve potentially scarce healthcare resources during the pandemic.”

Governor Phil Murphy recently published a proclamation declaring December 6 through 12 as Influenza Vaccination Week in New Jersey to go along with the national initiative which focuses on the importance of flu vaccination during the holiday season and for the future.

A yearly flu vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone 6 months of age and older.

Certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risks include: Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old.

People 65 years of age and older.

Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy.

American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

People who care for persons at higher risk for influenza-related complications should also be making it a priority to get a flu shot. This can consist of healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.

“Everyone can play a role in fighting the flu,” said Commissioner Persichilli.

“Through the Department’s initiatives, our stakeholders share in the responsibility to help ensure that our communities are aware of the dangers of flu, the benefits of vaccination, as well as helping to improve access to vaccination services.”

Flu vaccines are offered in many locations including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, urgent care centers, and pharmacies.

For general flu information and to fi nd a flu shot near you, visit the Department’s website at nj.gov/health/fightthefl unj.

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Camden County Woman Charged For Stealing $100,000

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A woman from Lindenwold has been charged with theft after stealing $100,000 from her estranged husband.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit conducted an investigation and revealed that Erin Seal, 35, of Lindenwold, had created a plan to have music royalty checks made payable to her estranged husband, Manuel Seal, 60, formerly of Toms River, for his work as a Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer, forwarded straight to her and for her benefit.

This plan included a family member who helped Erin by cashing those checks under

the appearance that she was lawfully entitled to them and relied upon fake emails allegedly sent by the victim to the defendant to support her criminal plan.

Between May 2018 through April 2020, Erin Seal fraudulently collected approximately $100,000.

On December 2, Seal surrendered herself to Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit. She was charged with Theft and was processed, and released on a summons pending a future court date.

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

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Menendez: Bill Would Fund COVID-19 Vaccine Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ben Cardin (DMd.), John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation to fund a science-driven public advocacy campaign to ensure that when an effective COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Americans are ready to get it.

This legislation would authorize necessary funding to fund a public awareness campaign on COVID-19 vaccine information through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Grants would go to entities to

start developing campaigns that target all Americans and that would begin no later than 30 days after a vaccine is authorized “Getting an approved, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is an important first step, but absolutely meaningless if enough people don’t get inoculated. We know the key to getting back to more of our routines will depend on high vaccination rates,” said Sen. Menendez. “It’s critically important that folks have access to good, accurate information about the efficacy and safety of vaccines.

Our bipartisan bill will help states fund public awareness campaigns to give Americans the answers they need and

encourage them to get vaccinated against COVID-19.”

According to recent polling, just over half of Americans are willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine when it is authorized and made available to the public. A recent Rutgers-Eagleton Poll found that four in ten New Jerseyans surveyed indicated they would not get a potential vaccine.

“A science-driven public advocacy campaign can play an important role in increasing public confidence in safe and effective vaccines. I’m pleased to introduce this legislation with my colleagues Senators Cardin, Thune, and Menendez because I am concerned by that latest

polling data showing that just over 50 percent of Americans are comfortable getting the vaccine once it’s authorized.

Once vaccines are approved by the FDA and are made widely available, wide-scale vaccinations will make Ohioans and all Americans safer.

When this happens, people will feel more comfortable returning to the workplace, retail establishments, restaurants, places of worship, and schools, as well as gathering with family and friends.

The work on vaccines is the single most important part of the ongoing COVID-19 response effort and I believe a science-driven public advocacy campaign will help reassure Americans about the

clinical trials being conducted across the country,” said Sen. Portman.

“Trust in the COVID-19 vaccine’s safety and efficacy is especially critical to overcome challenges in getting the vaccine to Americans, especially in those communities hit hardest by the pandemic,” said Sen. Cardin. “Getting vaccines to communities of color is essential because these communities have disproportionately borne the burden of the pandemic. Creating targeted vaccine awareness campaigns, which are reflective of each community and disseminated by trusted individuals, will help to ensure the success of the billions

of dollars invested by the public to quell the spread of COVID-19.”

“In order to fully realize the benefit of the tremendous work that’s been done by public and private sector scientists to develop and verify multiple COVID-19 vaccines, the American people need to be confident in the process and the results,” said Sen. Thune. “A safe and effective vaccine will be a key part of protecting the economy and public health. I’m proud to join my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in supporting an awareness campaign to help get the facts and information out to the public in a meaningful and effective way.”

Bill Would Support Joint Base, Give Soldiers Raise

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced several wins for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and New Jersey’s service members as the final language for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 was released.

Congressman Kim served as a conferee to the bicameral conference committee that drafted the final report. The NDAA conference report will now go to the House and Senate for a final vote.

“This bill, once signed into law, will deliver big for our Joint Base and New Jersey,”

said Congressman Kim. “Our troops will get a pay raise, our Joint Base will have a critical mission protected, and we’ll see real investments that will make a direct impact in Burlington and Ocean Counties.

I’m proud to have been a part of this incredible bipartisan effort and look forward to voting with my colleagues to pass it into law.”

The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 as agreed upon in conference contains provisions authored and championed by Congressman Kim including: 3 percent increase in military pay for all military service

members.

KC-46 mission scheduled to arrive at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Q4 2021. This conference report slows the KC-10 drawdown over the next three years to ensure KC- 46s will come online without degrading readiness.

Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated in fiscal year 2021 to fiscal year 2023 for the retirement of any KC–135 aircraft or reduce the number of primary mission KC–135 aircraft. This provision would also require the Air Force to maintain a minimum of 50 primary mis-

sion KC–10A aircraft in fiscal year 2021, 38 primary mission KC–10A aircraft in fiscal year 2022, and 26 primary mission KC–10A aircraft in fiscal year 2023.

Two construction projects authorized at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst including $22M for a Munitions Storage Area and $15M for National Guard Readiness Center.

National Guard and Reserve hazard duty pay equity, which could increase a National Guard and Reserve service members pay by as much as $1,200 a year. 60 percent of

service members at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are National Guard or Reserve.

Expedited phasing out of PFAS chemicals through coordinating an effort for public-private partnerships, allowing DoD to work alongside industry experts and research groups to develop and secure a safer alternative foam that will help to protect the health of our servicemembers, their families and surrounding communities.

Increased funding for the GenCyber program from $5 million to $23 million to ensure a strong, diverse and educated pipeline for cybersecurity tal-

ent in the United States who can address next-generation cybersecurity threats.

Expanded access to care for Vietnam Veterans dealing with the impact of toxic exposure during their service to include ‘Parkinsonism, Bladder cancer, Hypothyroidism. This will allow veterans to receive better care for ailments contracted during their service.

Paid parental leave extended to approximately 100,000 federal civilians inadvertently excluded from last year’s legislation, including employees at the VA, TSA, FAA and others.

Brick Elks Lodge, Jackson Ladies Golf Group Donate Goods To Soldiers

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Brick Elks Lodge #2151 and the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf Club from Westlake Golf and Country Club have come together to partner with the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund to donate goods overseas to soldiers this holiday season.

The Brick Elks Lodge collected personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, powder, lip balm, and soap. Other items like gum, candy, beef jerky, protein bars, and playing cards were also collected for deployed servicemen and servicewomen.

The Brick Elks Lodge held this collection

in honor of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II, a Middletown resident and graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft who was killed in action by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005.

After donating the items, the Zilinski Memorial Fund mailed the boxes overseas with a monetary donation from the Tuesday Night Ladies Golf Club that covered postage.

The Brick Elks Lodge made this donation in memory of Dr. Edward Brenner, who lived in Westlake. Dr. Brenner passed away after his battle with cancer due to the chemical Agent Orange, which he was exposed to during his service in the military during the Vietnam War. “We are incredibly touched that our friends

and neighbors would choose to honor our son Dennis and Dr. Brenner - both American heroes - by improving the lives of our soldiers who are currently deployed. These men and women were so excited to get these boxes filled with personal items and treats. When you’re in countries like Iraq or Afghanistan, stores don’t exist where you can buy a toothbrush or a razor. Receiving these basic items and knowing people back home care about them, brought them much needed joy and holiday cheer,” said Marion Zilinski.

Packages sent from the Zilinski Memorial Fund have gone to troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Romania, Kosovo, Kuwait, Korea, Guam, Germany, and the USS Princeton. It

is important to note that 26 New Jersey Army National Guardsmen are currently deployed to some of these countries.

“Our service members are far away from their loved ones for Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, birthdays, and all the other special days of the year,” Elyse Russo, Exalted Ruler, Brick Elks Lodge #2151 said.

“Showing them how much we appreciate their sacrifices is the least we can do. We are so proud of the meaningful work being done by the Zilinski Memorial Fund, and it truly is an honor to assist them with their efforts to improve morale among our soldiers. As long as there are Elks, we will never forget our troops and our veterans.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officers And Their K9s Graduate From Training

─Photo courtesy Toms River Police Department Pictured (L to R) Brick Police Department Officer Ray Lapoint and K9 Rebel , Point Pleasant Beach Sgt. Paschal Drew and K9 Bolt, Toms River Police Officer Christopher Inglis and K9 Riggs, and Toms River Police Officer Richard Buhowski and K9 Kylo.

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Several Officers and their K9 partners have graduated from the Toms River Police K9 Training.

In order to graduate, officers had to spend 18 weeks of school with K9 Trainer Sergeant Jim Reilly for Patrol Class. The dog training consisted of obedience, agility, tracking, building search, handler protection and criminal

apprehension.

The training was held from January through May, then both officers and their partners returned for 12 weeks of Narcotics Class which was held in September. In Narcotics Class, the dogs were taught to search for and detect multiple different illegal narcotics.

The department congratulates all officers on graduating from training.

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Eight months ago, we were all taking pictures in our PPE. It was new, it was different. But now here I am, fatigued from putting this on, every single day at work.

I know you’re tired of being asked to wear your mask to stores. But we’re tired too.

I’m tired of sweating through my layers of PPE...tired of my foggy goggles... tired of losing my breath after walking across the department from wearing my respirator.

No one goes into the medical field thinking that we’ll be a part of a pandemic.

But here we are.

In the beginning, it was easier. It was our time to shine. Sure there were obstacles.

We had never done this before, so things were changing every day, every hour. We adapted, we were figuring it out.

We had so much support. Food, signs, people cheering us on. “Healthcare heroes,� we were called.

What people don’t realize is that most hospitals in the U.S. were facing a sort of epidemic already before COVID came.

Many hospitals were already almost completely full of very sick patients. Emergency rooms were boarding inpatient patients for multiple hours. It was tiring, but we were handling it.

But then we were told to prepare for COVID. Setting up tents, postponing elective surgeries, limiting visitors. The elephant in the room: our hospitals are already so full, where are we going to put these patients?

Initially, our patient volume drastically decreased. But the patients we were getting, were so, SO sick. The codes, the in-

─Photo courtesy Mattie Anderson Medical professionals have been facing extreme work environments as well as combative patients and members of the public. tubations, the multiple medications to (try) to stabilize them are burned into my mind.

People were scared to leave their homes.

We begged people to not wait to be seen when they were having life-threatening symptoms but sometimes it was already too late.

We made it through the fi rst “wave,� but the hospitals’ funding did not.

Hospitals scrambled to save as many jobs as they could, but ultimately jobs were lost.

And then life started to get back to “normal.�

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Lighthouse International Society Goes Virtual

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Society (LIFSociety) has announced its virtual cinema film series. The Lighthouse International Film Society Virtual Cinema will screen cutting-edge, award-winning films from around the world, with Q &As, and panel discussions.

The Lighthouse International Film Society is the year round sister organization of the Lighthouse International Film Festival. All tickets for screenings can be purchased through the Lighthouse International Film Festival website lighthouseďŹ lmfestival.org.

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Julien Temple’s documentary is an intimate look into Shane’s world through the eyes of the great punk poet himself. Immediately prior to the film is a short introduction from producer Johnny Depp. After the film is a

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By Joel Markel

Dear Joel COVID-19 – You Do You And I’ll Do Me

Dear Joel, Recently an old friend of mine traveled out of state to attend a family reunion.

On social media she shared pictures of the week-long celebration showing large gatherings with no social-distancing or mask wearing. When she arrived home, she resumed her daily activities without any quarantine or COVID-19 testing.

Throughout this Pandemic, she has maintained a much less ‘concerned’ attitude than I, but up until now it has never been an issue for me. I am very disappointed in her behavior and concerned that she may be putting others at risk. I have alluded to my feelings but have not expressed them outright. We’ve known each other since high school, and have agreed and disagreed on many things, but this issue has me rethinking our relationship. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle my feelings?

Answer: This is an emotional issue, and as we have seen, everyone is dealing with COVID-19

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You’ve acknowledged the difference in your attitudes, so your friend’s behavior should not come as a surprise. If she is following the rules of the establishments she frequents, there is nothing you can do to stop her from going out. You’ll have to weigh the importance of expressing your feelings, which may come across as judgement, with her anticipated reaction.

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Continued From Page 10 Elective surgeries began again, and the states opened back up. It was not long before our patient volumes were back to baseline. But the patients coming in were now even sicker than before. Our hospital started filling up again. Staff continued to work hard with the high volume of high acuity of patients we were getting.

And then the second wave of COVID began.

“Just be conscious of going out, and maybe consider wearing a mask,” we asked of our communities.

But this is where things changed. Instead of believing that we had everyone’s well-being in mind, people took it as us taking a political stance.

And then healthcare workers began to have their integrity questioned. We went from being the most trusted profession, to no one believing a word we were saying.

“How many people ACTUALLY have COVID?” “How full IS your hospital?”

“The news said ONLY 6% of people with COVID on their death certificate actually died from it.”

“Does your hospital REALLY make money off of COVID?” These were just some of the questions I was asked by patients, acquaintances, family, and friends. Along with being told “COVID barely affects anyone. But the numbers of suicide and domestic abuse are up!” Trust me people, WE know. Because WE are the ones that take care of them.

And my personal favorite, “What is it ACTUALLY like working right now? How bad is it really?” I fi nd this question absurd. Why would you want to know about my worst days, the shifts I barely made it through, to validate your feelings on how relevant COVID is? It’s like asking a war veteran their worst memory. It’s completely inappropriate.

No, all of our patients in the hospital do not have COVID. We continue to care for all the medical emergencies. We take care of COVID and non-COVID patients. But what people don’t understand is that because of COVID, it has changed processes and how we are able to handle things. What used to be simple tasks, are now tedious and time consuming. Whether we want to believe it, COVID has and continues to significantly affect healthcare in more ways than one.

Now COVID numbers are going up again, but healthcare worker numbers are going down. We’re losing our adrenaline, we’re getting tired.

I’m grateful for co-workers that still show up after rough days, weeks, and now months. For the hugs, laughs, and vent sessions to get us through. For their willingness to take on bigger patient loads, and become innovative on how we can see as many patients as possible, even if it means leaving work with no energy left. I’m grateful for management that sees we’re getting weary, but still do their best to support us, even when their hands are tied.

We are trying our best, but I’m not sure

if that is good enough anymore. We’re so tired. But the fuller the hospital gets, the more impatient people get, the more we have to “prove” ourselves and what we can handle.

We can be overworked and understaffed.

But ultimately, it’s you, your loved ones, your friends, that suffer. Not because we don’t want to provide good care, but because we physically can’t.

If you have not stepped foot in a hospital since this pandemic started, you do not get an opinion on what you **think** is happening inside our walls.

I truly believe that right now healthcare workers are in survival mode. We are doing what we have to do to take care of everyone else. But I fear that soon, healthcare workers are going to burn out, and are going to leave. Not because they’re giving up, but because they have completely given all of themselves for months and they have nothing left. I worry about the trauma medical staff have seen; it’s not normal to see this much death. I fear for the mental health of my peers; how do you debrief from months of this? Who’s going to take care of those that take care of others?

The election is over, and COVID is only getting worse, not just “Going away.” It is our job as citizens of this country to help each other out, not just stand back and criticize because it is not currently affecting you.

You are privileged if you can choose to just be “over” COVID because you’re tired of it. Some people don’t get that luxury, and instead have faced it every single day for the last eight months.

A nd lastly, just k now, people are watching and listening to everything you share and say. The amount of people that I still see saying “only X people have died from COVID,” is seriously disgusting. The very LEAST we can do as a country is have a little empathy for the friends and family that have lost loved ones to COVID. Stop being insensitive and making the hundreds of thousands of lives lost seem so insignificant to you. Stop talking about how much wearing a mask for 15 minutes inconveniences you and takes away your rights as a human, when your neighbor next door would give anything to wear full PPE to have the chance to be with their COVID+ family member in the hospital.

I understand everyone is fighting their own battles right now, and I don’t discredit that. We all wish things could go back to how they were before COVID. But this isn’t a competition on who has it worse. This is a pandemic that is causing MANY struggles and we need to come together as a country. Now is the time to choose to think of others’ situations, and not just your own. At the bare minimum, be a kind human being.

If this is triggering negative emotions in you, I strongly believe you need to take a closer look at your heart. Stop politicizing COVID, stop calling it the f lu, and for the love of God, stop saying COVID is a hoax. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE How To Celebrate The Holidays More Safely This Year

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – With COVID-19 counts rising, medical professionals are concerned that holidays are going to make cases spike even more.

That’s why they’ve been putting out tips on how to celebrate holidays safely, something more important than ever this year.

The usual trappings of the holidays are so common we might not even realize it. Kissing hello, picking finger food from an appetizer platter, watching a game or holiday movie on the couch…these might all be dangerous this time around, especially if guests are older or have underlying health conditions.

“It might not feel like the holidays to you unless all of your closest relatives are gathered around your dining room table,” said Dr. Bradley Pulver, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine for Ocean Medical Center. “However, health experts recommend celebrating differently this year as the coronavirus pandemic reaches record levels in many parts of the country.”

Doctors have been telling the public to keep celebrations small. Don’t celebrate with people outside your household. And if they are outside your household, that they have been people who have been self-quarantining for 14 days beforehand.

Any long travel, using public transportation, or even stopping at a rest stop, would negate the quarantine.

Do not host or participate in any gatherings if you or anyone in your home: • Has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not completed self-isolation

• Has symptoms of COVID-19 • Has taken a COVID-19 test and is awaiting results • May have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days • Is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 If you’re attending an indoor holiday gathering in a home that’s outside of your bubble (people who you interact with frequently): • avoid greeting anyone with physical contact (hugs, kisses, etc.)

• wear a mask, except when you’re eating • wash your hands often • stay 6 feet apart from people in other households at all times, even at mealtime • don’t drink alcohol, so that you’ll have the right mindset to make safe decisions about COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that celebrating virtually or with members of your own household (who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19) poses the lowest risk for spread of the illness. In this case, a college student home for the holidays should be considered part of a different household. People outside your household have different factors to take into consideration: • Community levels of COVID-19 • Exposure during travel • Location of gathering • Duration of gathering • Number and crowding of people at gathering • Behaviors of people prior to gathering • Behaviors of people during gathering

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When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas.

Fourth, we have each patient leave our office from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending more time with you at each appoint-

ment. Equally important, if you’re not comfortable entering our offices, we offer curbside services for folks who just have a hearing aid problem. We would disinfect the hearing instrument, fix it, and return it to you while you wait in your car. If we have to send the hearing aid back for repair, we can provide you with a loaner hearing instrument.

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

The Sad Side Effect Of 2020

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The year 2020 gives new meaning to the word selfie! Taking a selfie used to be normal, but now it’s a reflection of how alone everyone is.

An article published in the December 3rd issue of JAMA Psychiatry reviewed data and found a clear and disturbing trend of overdose deaths related specifically to isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is another sad side effect of 2020.

While every adult understands the need to have flattened the curve, paramedics and front-line health care professionals have echoed the troubling suicide trend.

It is only going to get worse through the holidays as it often does when loneliness and isolation become more desperate.

If your mind is wandering and imaging a senior in a rocking chair by the fi re place, holding nothing but a cat, sitting all alone and missing their recently departed spouse, you’d be way off base. The overdose deaths and suicides are occurring in middle aged people and teenagers. In fact, contemplating a handful of pills is something that impacts our children according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Researchers came to the grim conclusion that kids are going to become more depressed and anxious during after the 2020 home isolation trend ends. Clinical services, prescriptions, psychiatrists and other support may be needed throughout the lives of our adolescents due to the increase in mental health problems occurring right now.

Loneliness and isolation is much worse for people who have mental health conditions such as depression, grief, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, bipolar, insomnia and/or substance abuse. You would think that social media engagement reduces feelings of anxiety and isolation, however, it’s just the opposite for many people.

Social media may fuel feelings of depression, anxiety, envy and loneliness. Honestly, I think Facebook was the original social distancing app!

The United States is exploding with new cases of suicide. It’s not just overdosing which has skyrocketed either, although that rate is 50% higher than the past two years according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

We’re a species that needs connection, hugs and contact. What we’re living under is so abnormal that there will be mental health side effects for years to come. We can all be more vigilant about staying in touch with our loved ones, relatives, and friends. We can share more random acts of kindness.

It’s easy to ease someone’s loneliness if you choose to. And if time constrains you from reaching everyone in your contact list, focus on the people who are the most vulnerable. Send emojis, quotes, and stories. Call them on the phone, drop flowers off on the doorstep. This act of kindness might be the greatest gift you give this Christmas. We simply do not know what head space another person is in. If you are an individual seeking help, the new suicide prevention number is just 3 digits, dial 988.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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They are hoping to collect 5,000 items as so many of the food pantries are in need of not only food items but cleaning supplies as well. When dropping off items you will not have to leave your car. They will have students at the curb collecting all donations.

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Mrs. K neeley was a past Executive Director of LADACIN and an advocate for the Agency until her passing. Mrs. Kneeley was also a long time Board member of the OceanFirst Foundation.

In recognition of Mrs. Kneeley’s legacy, OceanFirst Foundation presented a $35,000 gift to LADACIN Network to be used as follows: $10,000 to seed an Employee Appreciation /Recognition Fund and $25,000 to create the Anita K neeley Capital Improvement Fund to suppor t the maintenance of LADACIN’s residential facilities. Additional charitable contributions have been made by the Kneeley Family and estate in honor of Mrs. Kneeley.

Anita began her career with LADACIN Network as Executive Director in 1979, then United Cerebral Palsy of Mon mouth and Ocean Cou nties, with 36 staff serving 125 children and adults with disabilities.

Over the next 17 years u nder her leadership, LADACIN Network grew tremendously. Along with a visionar y Board of Tr ustees, Mrs. Kneeley led her dedicated staff in t ransfor ming the organization into a multi-faceted and multi-f unded agency, providing a n a r r ay of prog r a ms a nd ser v ices t h roug h a t r a n sd iscipl i n a r y mo del that add ressed the u nique needs of individuals with developmental and complex physical disabilities.

Through Anita’s steadfast determination and passion for people with disabilities and their families, LADACIN

Network expanded therapy services, personal assistance ser vices, t ransportation services, rehabilitation technology, diagnostic clinics, vocational training and supported employment.

A n i nt eg r at ed ch ild ca re prog r a m , respite programs, barrier-free residential facilities and an adult day program were all added to the Agency’s repertoire. Today LADACIN provides services to over 3,500 infants, children and adults in 14 facilities and employs over 600 staff.

Anita’s foresight and vision helped make the Agency to what it is today.

The friendships and partnerships she formed, with individuals, government agencies, com mu nit y organizations and businesses remain intact.

T h r o u g h o u t A n i t a’s r e t i r e m e n t she continued her relationship with LADACIN Network as a consultant, s e r v i n g a s a l i a i s o n w it h c o u n t y, state and federal entities on behalf of the Agency. Anita M. Kneeley was a source of inspiration and motivation to ever yone she encountered and has made a signif icant impact on the lives of so many.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Shop Local And Save Businesses In Ocean County

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Noting that business owners are the ones people turn to when we need help, whether supporting local charities, a community member in need or during difficult times, it has come time to support them according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said.

“Now, it’s our turn to help them. We don’t want to lose any more businesses in Ocean County because of this pandemic. Their economic health is the county’s economic health,” he said.

Vicari wants shoppers to keep up the trend of patronizing local businesses during the holiday season. “By shopping at small, local businesses you are making a difference in helping local workers and families during what has been a very difficult time for so many people.”

The Freeholder Director serves as liaison to tourism and business development. “The coronavirus pandemic which has led to many restrictions in how we do things has hurt so many of our small businesses. This holiday season, one of the best gifts we can all be a part of is buying locally and at small, family owned businesses.”

He noted that while small businesses are highlighted on Small Business Saturday, that everyone should remain shopping at small locally owned shops throughout

county.

“Check with local chambers of commerce and business associations to find out what might be offered by small businesses in your area,” Vicari said. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has assisted small businesses with its grant programs that have helped with rent and other operational expenses.

“Small businesses are truly the heart and soul of our communities,” Vicari said. “The Ocean County business community has been uniquely impacted by the pandemic since tourism and hospitality represent such a high percentage of the economic activity here. It’s vital to our small businesses that we do all we can to help them.”

The holiday shopping season is a good time for consumers to tap into all of the great stores throughout Ocean County.

Vicari said, “we have a host of great downtowns, and main streets that are filled with local, small businesses offering up gift ideas and people can also shop local businesses online. I cannot stress enough the importance this holiday season of buying from small, locally owned businesses.”

“Gift cards for restaurants, electronics, clothing, wine, toys, the list is endless and remember to patronize other locally owned businesses like dry cleaners and hardware stores,” Vicari added.

Jewish Federation Of Ocean County Gives More Local Nonprofit Grants

LAKEWOOD – Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) will be distributing grants to local nonprofit organizations that were chosen by participants in their Trivia Night Fundraiser on November 30. Similar to the Oy Corona Comedy Night held in July, contestants chose local nonprofit agencies on whose behalf they competed.

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Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who is liaison to the Ocean County Health Department said, “the increase in hours will allow us to increase the number of tests conducted to more than 300 per day.”

“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,” Little said.

Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye said, “as people see the number of positive cases increase, more want to be tested. 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. We believe the longer hours will address the demand.”

Regenye said.

More than 13,000 coronavirus tests have been performed at the college testing site.

“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,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said.

“It’s important to be flexible at the site so we can offer more tests when needed.” Regenye said.

He noted that there are other locations and testing sites for asymptomatic people that have opened throughout the state with some located in Ocean County.

Little added, “at the Ocean County College testing site, residents remain in their cars and medical personnel perform a nasal swab. We have worked to make this convenient and more importantly safe for the public, the health care providers on site and staff.”

“Since opening we have met all the demand for tests. We have turned no one away,” Little said.

“Once the test has been performed, it’s anticipated to take about three to five days for results to be returned. 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.

Fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of COVID 19.

Ocean County has also established a process to ensure that people with test results are informed in a timely manner and provided with guidance, consultation and next steps.

County officials are urging everyone to take the steps necessary to curtail the virus including wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.

The testing site located off of Hooper Avenue, provides tests for both symptomatic and asymptomatic County residents. Appointments are required.

Proof of residency will be required. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. To schedule an appointment for a test, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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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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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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Theatre Company Hosts “Dickens Fest” Outdoor Christmas Carol

SMITHVILLE – The Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company brings the Spirit of Christmas to Historic Smithville with a two day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of redemption and transformation, on December 12, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1 p.m. “Dickens Fest” is free to the public and parking is free.

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Underway

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Division of Highway Traffic Safety has recently announced the statewide traffic safety campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” to target drunk and impaired drivers.

The campaign, which runs until January 1, is part of a nationwide effort to reduce crash risks during the holiday season. The Division has awarded $656,340 worth of grants to 114 agencies across the state to fund enhanced patrolling and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints throughout New Jersey during the month of December.

“This has been a year of tremendous loss for New Jersey residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and we are all feeling especially grateful for the loved ones with us this holiday season,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “Help ensure that everyone can safely celebrate this year by driving sober and unimpaired. Drunk driving crashes are tragic and preventable. We are stepping up patrols and enforcement to keep New Jersey roadways safe for all who use them this holiday season.”

Drunk driving crashes claim the lives of more than 10,000 people nationwide each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). A total of 559 people were killed in traffic crashes in New Jersey last year, with 129, nearly a quarter of them, losing their lives in crashes involving drunk drivers.

“Our mission is to ensure that travelers on New Jersey roadways reach their destinations safely especially during the holiday season when crash risks increase,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “We pursue this mission through programs like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over that raise public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and provide law enforcement with funding for enhanced enforcement. This season, make sure a designated driver is part of your holiday celebration plans.

Anyone driving under influence can count on encountering a law enforcement presence on the State’s roadways.”

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday campaign last year had a result of 1,380 DWI arrests (alcohol and/or drugs) statewide; and participating police agencies issued 4,960 and 2,023 speeding and seat belt summonses, respectively.

Some agencies made 13 or more DWI arrests during the campaign.

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Historic Smithville will be bustling with activities for the whole family during the “Dickens Fest.” Its 50 charming, specialty shops, the award-winning, historic Smithville Inn restaurant and three other restaurants within the village will all be open to visit and enjoy before the shows, during intermissions or after the shows.

For added entertainment, the whimsical Smithville Train and charming Smithville Carousel, two

unique, timeless attractions that evoke romance, adventure and playful fun, will also be open and running both days for children and adults to ride and share an unforgettable experience.

Everyone is encouraged to stay at least until nightfall for the highlight of Historic Smithville’s annual Christmas celebration. That’s when an orchestrated Holiday Lights Show begins with 120 Christmas trees decorated

with over 50,000 Christmas lights that appear to magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The twinkling lights on the trees dance and chase each other synchronized to everyone’s favorite holiday music as they reflect off the water’s surface.

This captivating Holiday Lights Show can be seen from either side of the village as well as from the bridge from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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42 Broadcasting pioneer 43 Religious offshoot 45 Meddle 46 City near the Golden Spike 48 Veronica of “Hill Street Blues” 50 Spurred on 52 Dracula’s haul in the poker game?

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35 Cold drink brand 36 Come down 39 Letters near zero

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Remembers Pearl Harbor

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described it as day of “infamy” and while sur vivors of the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor are nearly all gone, those who endured the sneak attack by the Japanese gover nment will never be forgotten.

Freeholders Joseph H. Vicari and Ger r y P. Lit tle, whose fathers both served in World War II, requested that all Ocean County residents remember the 79th anniversar y of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Vicari said, “it’s important that the you nger gener at ions especially re member the importance of December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor was our fathers’ and our grandfathers’ 9-11.”

The attack took place around 8 in t he mor n i ng, Hawaiia n t i me, when war planes from six Japanese aircraft car riers swept above the harbor on a beautiful Sunday mor ning, dropping tor pedoes against America’s Pacif ic Fleet.

The victor y was complete, but shortlived and over 2,400 Americans were dead as the f leet burned on the shallow harbor bottom.

Pearl Harbor united the nation and within days volunteers lined up in long lines at recr uiting off ices around the countr y.

Lit tle said , “ t he nat ion had been st rongly divided before the at t ack.

M a n y p e o pl e w a n t e d t h e c o u n t r y

to stay out of the war. Pearl Harbor changed all that and f illed the nation with resolve.”

The f leet was quickly rebuilt and of the 23 ships sunk or damaged, all but three ret ur ned to ser vice. The most fa mou s ca su alt y of t he at t a ck , t he USS Arizona, remains on the harbor bottom, a memorial to the 1,177 sailors and marines killed when a bomb touched off her for ward magazine.

The war ended with when the Japa ne se su r re nde re d u ncond it ion al ly nearly four years later on September 2, 1945.

“They tr uly are the Greatest Generation. Let us remember all of the brave men and women who fought against tyranny around the globe,” Little said.

The Freeholders noted that a member of the G reatest Generation and a victim of the Pearl Harbor attack retur ned home only three years ago.

The remains of Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Ea rl R. Melton of La kewood we r e id e n t i f ie d i n 2 017 a n d we r e buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemeter y.

Melton had been trapped on the battleship USS Oklahoma when the ship wa s h it by mu lt iple tor pedoes a nd capsized, killing 429 men according to the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency. This is a federal agency charged with identifying missing and deceased American ser vicemen and servicewomen from all wars.

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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 somewhere Michael J. Deem, Esq. 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.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – County officials recently ushered in the holiday season but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual public Christmas tree-lighting ceremony was not held.

The tree lighting ceremony normally held outside the administration building on Hooper Avenue and Washington Street features school musical groups in the county, speeches by Freeholders and special guests and well wishes for the holiday season.

The event always concludes with refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies inside the building which also includes an interior Christmas Tree.

None of that could happen this year. Out of

an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus health crisis, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders rang in the 2020 holiday season with the illumination of 6,000 energy efficient bulbs adorning the 28-foot Norway Spruce at the corner of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue in Downtown Toms River – the county seat.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds, joined Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn, Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little and Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines for a socially distanced gathering in front of the tree outside the Ocean County Administration Building.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 12 - dec 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might enjoy high spirits and take pride in your physical strength in the upcoming week. Some of the information you hear could be filtered through group opinion or be biased, so double-check the facts before acting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Once you get going on a project or a subject, it could be hard to stop you. Momentum is great, but make sure that you are handling things with grace and being considerate to those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you get straight to the point, sometimes subtlety is missing. A desire to display relentless energy and defend your ideas could cause a clash. In the week to come, you may need to be more understanding with loved ones.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put forth some effort to achieve your own ends in the week ahead, but try not to make new commitments. You feel pressured to spend money, but hold off on major financial decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you may feel a temporary drop in your enthusiasm for your job. Be patient; it’s normal. Even if you’re not really feeling it, it’s still important to stay on task and on the road to your goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take time to think things through before you make a sharp response. People may be able to handle it if you are confrontational today, but as the week unfolds, loved ones may be more sensitive and need more understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you choose

to step into the social scene, observe social cues. As this week unfolds, you may find that some of your responsibilities on the home front become easier to bear and that some worries evaporate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Boundless energy allows you to travel outside the usual limits. You and a partner can accomplish a great deal in the upcoming week. Those who are excited or in a hurry might not be as polite as they would be otherwise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may be at your best when engaged in money-making activities and focused on upholding values. Don’t give in to peer pressure or vague worries.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have the ambition, determination and know-how to get ahead. In the upcoming week, your opinions may shift, or you may be gripped by renewed optimism when some of your hard work begins to pay off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You and a partner might disagree on something today.

Aim for a workable compromise. Despite your financial savvy, you need to be especially careful with money management this week and do your due diligence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use the power of your mind to overcome any lack of motivation. It might be easy to leave the wrong impression under this week’s stellar lineup, so hold off on scheduling crucial meetings if possible.

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