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Emotional Supports In Place For Students With COVID

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By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – When a student is diagnosed with COVID-19, contact tracers will tell everyone they’ve been close to, in order to warn them, and to slow the spread to others.

The identity of the student is not made public in order to protect their privacy.

But this is 2020. News spreads. Kids find out who is sick. Even if the kids are learning from home, they are all connected on their remote devices. They are texting and group chatting.

Soon, everyone knows.

This adds a new wrinkle for district leaders in trying to prevent bullies which might be literally adding insult to injury.

Districts throughout the area were contacted for this article about what emotional supports are in place for students who have

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−Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) The house played in sync with music on speakers and on the radio. (Left) An area with characters posed almost like they were caroling was open for kids.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – “Over the river and through the woods” might be the way to Grandma’s house, but there’s another place to go this holiday season.

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$50 Million Courthouse Expansion Planned

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Justice Complex is expanding thanks to an approval by Ocean County officials that will see the enlargement of the facility on Hooper Avenue.

Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently reported their intention to award a $3,374,635 contract to Trenton-based Clarke Caton Hintz, an architectural firm, to

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design what is estimated to be a $50 million project to expand the courthouse.

The Freeholders have said the complex will be expanded northward in an area that is currently occupied by a parking lot, near Toms River High School South.

The entire complex will be re-imagined as well as enlarged. There will be one centrally-located (Expansion - See Page 4)

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tested positive and might be targeted by their peers. All of them spoke of how this would fall under anti-bullying curriculum in general that is in place throughout the year.

Character education includes how to treat others and how to respond to and report bullying, district officials said. They had not been made aware of any specific cases of bullying over COVID diagnoses.

“The one area that is stressed is confidentiality,” Manchester Superintendent David Trethaway said. “Students do not necessarily want others to know about the situation other than the nurse. The nurses are the main contact with the students. They share with students and families that if they have any issues that would be related to bullying or any other (Students - See Page 8)

Local GOP Leader To Appeal Conviction Again

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An influential Republican leader will continue to appeal his conviction for tax evasion and fraud.

Former Ocean County GOP Chairman George R. Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted

of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

He had appealed that, but that appeal was shot down earlier this month.

The appellate panel

upheld his 2019 conviction. Now, another appeal is on the horizon.

His attorney, Kevin Marino, said that they are petitioning for the entire appellate court to rehear the case-not just a panel.

(Appeal - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 entrance that will see increased security and provide more space for county sheriff’s officers from having to man multiple entrances.

Courtrooms and judges’ chambers will be relocated and cramped elevators might be replaced with large escalators. That plan even promotes social distancing in an age where people are more concerned than ever about personal space and germs.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said some of the reasons why “buildings in New York City and Philadelphia are closed down have to do with elevators. If you look at the new hospitals and sports stadiums, they often have escalators. It’s not only safer for security reasons, but it will allow the building to be occupied at times like these.”

Officials are also looking to create shared spaces that can be adapted to different roles as the way the court system evolves.

Vicari said he feels each judge should “have their own chambers, but the courts are changing.”

Freeholder Jack Kelly said the county is working with the state Administrative Office of the Courts, a state agency, to design the building to the state’s legal standards.

Those standards do not presently allow judges’ chambers to be shared. The court system, however, is in a state of transition – partly because of coronavirus and partly because of new laws such as bail reform.

Kelly noted that “one of the interesting proposals was to have the chambers on a separate floor.” The project has three primary aims: increased security, freeing the county from costly leases and promoting technology and shared working spaces.

Mott MacDonald, an international consulting and engineering fi rm, previously worked with the county to develop initial guidance for the project.

That firm discovered the county has annual lease agreements in the hundreds of thou-

sands of dollars as well as the upkeep and maintenance of county-owned buildings that are separate from the courthouse.

There are currently 13 different facilities around the downtown area that serve judicial functions. Multiple family courtrooms, drug court, probation services and even a criminal courtroom are located off-premises.

Several million dollars is needed to meet the cost of securing court facilities on an annual basis. There are nine separate security checkpoints due to the scattered nature of the buildings. The consulting firm found that each checkpoint requires the supervision of three county sheriff ’s officers whose salary and benefits total around $125,885 per year.

Three offices manning nine checkpoints comes to a total cost of $3,398,895 annually.

Under the proposal, building an addition onto the main Justice Complex would remove the need for seven of the nine checkpoints, cutting overall costs, combined with the savings from giving up leased buildings.

Assignment Judge Marlene Lynch Ford informed the Freeholder Board that there have been breaches in the past. She stressed that security concerns were real when the project was first discussed.

Judge Ford noted that judges in some of these out-buildings were accosted by angry litigants on their way out. “What we’re really concerned about is the safety of the people of Ocean County who we service.”

The courthouse has been in need of a renovation and centralization for decades according to Kelly who added he has discussed the subject for the past two decades.

The freeholders are expected to formally award the contract at their next meeting, which will be the last meeting of 2020.

That contract only covers the complex’s design and not it’s construction. Work is currently expected to start sometime in 2023 and finished in 2025. Kelly said funding for the design phase was appropriated last year.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Is It Too Late To Shop Local?

The common refrain this time of year is to shop local. Spending your money in your own community has multiple benefits. Your money goes to the employees and the shop owner, all of whom live around here.

Small businesses generally pay their employees better than corporate ones. They will, in turn, spend their pay in the community. The store spends money on a supply chain that’s only a few steps removed from here. It’s a win-win for all involved.

When I wrote the headline for this editorial, I didn’t mean it might be too late in the season. I mean it might be too late for the community.

Decades ago, the people who run our towns zoned land for commercial development. They anticipated large buildings that they can tax. And places for people to shop. They couldn’t have foreseen what really happened. But maybe they should have.

I remember working at Encore Books on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, watching the land across the road be cleared for what would eventually be Target. Encore Books is long gone now.

Wal-Mart and Target eliminated small shops. Petco and PetSmart eliminated small pet stores. Home Depot and Lowe’s eliminated locally

run hardware stores.

Once again, our government failed us and we have to pick up the slack.

Convenience is king, which is why it’s become so easy to shop on Amazon rather than Wal-Mart. You might have had loyalty to a small, locally run shop. But now that those are gone, there’s less guilt in shopping online.

No one has loyalty to WalMart. Nor should they. That company treats its employees like garbage.

This is not to take away from the many small shops that have still managed to survive in this climate. I know some small shops that I’ll order from even though it’s easier and cheaper to get stuff online. I do this because I’m financially able to spend a few extra bucks. Not everyone is able to do so.

Urge your mayors and town officials to zone available land for small businesses.

Or ask them to rezone land with empty shops into walkable, convenient areas for shoppers to get to. Any large area (like an abandoned spot on Route 37 or Route 72) should be zoned or rezoned to become destination shopping areas.

Tell your government to support small businesses.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Let’s Move Forward Together Well now that Michigan & Pennsylvania have certified their presidential election results and the President has given the go ahead to the GSA to begin the process of transitioning from one administrator to another it is my sincere hope we can get back to a place where we can disagree respectfully and our debates can be on policy and not hatred. President Trump has nobody to blame but himself for his loss. His loss was not due to his policies, but his behavior and his total disrespect for the office he was elected to and we are all paying the price, especially the 70 million voters who supported him. It is my sincere hope he handles the next month in a manner befitting his office.

I wish President-Elect Biden a nd Vice P resident-Elect Harris all the luck in the world because if they are successful all of us as Americans will be the true winners.

Scott Martin Jackson

Local GOP Did More Than Federal I’m proud of the local Republican leaders who have treated the pandemic with the seriousness it deserves.

Right away, they started the testing center at (Ocean County College) and they even had a location to sterilize emergency vehicles. I wouldn’t have even thought about cleaning ambulances and the like. But they did and they made it happen.

Towns – mostly led by Republicans – cancelled local events reluctantly. They did it to keep people safe.

They stepped up because the federal Republicans backed down.

Now, they’re starting to get bored of the pandemic and I don’t blame them but I’m hoping that they stick

Letters To The EditorJFK’s spirit continues to to the program and keep helping us.

The CDC recommends testing centers and contact tracing. The White House said no. They wanted to sweep it all under the rug. The county had to open testing centers, and do their own contact tracing, because it was all too much work for the federal government – which is in a better position to do so.

So, Trump would rather us spend our money than to do it on a federal level.

Back in the spring, the Post Office had a plan to send every American reusable face masks. The White House nixed it.

There was a COVID relief bill that would give everyone money to stay home from work. The bill is still sitting on Mitch McConnell’s desk.

The Senate has gone on vacation – again! People in other countries are receiving more than a thousand dollars a month for this. Our country has forgotten its own people.

Other countries are having concerts and returning to normal but we’re still here, dying at a rate of more than a thousand a day, because our federal government just doesn’t care.

John Berent Toms River

A Day To Remember A “Day to Remember” for two reasons. Dec. 7 is “The day of infamy Pearl Harbor” and the day Joe Namath and Joe Thiesmann (former pro footballers) will stop their never-ending telling us seniors “Do we have the right medical coverage?” day and night.

Oh, by the way, (a writer’s) letter about Congressman Pascrell is right on the ball.

As a former north Jersey resident and voter, in my opinion the only action Pascrell did with enthusiasm was endorsing his Congressional paycheck!

Bill McPhail Toms River

JFK’s Call To Action Relevant Today

For those of us who remember that dark November day 57 years ago, the image is as vivid today as it was then. The limousine, the cheering crowds, the shots, confusion, the fear and disbelief.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one of the darkest days in American history, continues to haunt Americans of all ages.

Ken nedy brought optimism to the White House, an optimism that t ranscended politics and gave t h e n a t io n ho p e fo r a brighter future.

P re side nt Ke n nedy’s youth also forged a new generation of young people who were drawn to public service. I credit President Kennedy and his call on Americans to give their all as one of the reasons I became a teacher and decided to run for public office.

As the anniversary of his tragic death (goes by), I ask all residents to remember the man, the man who brought out the best in all of us.

The president was also a champion for the underdog. He called on his fellow citizens to lend a helping hand to those who needed it most.

A s t he hol id ay sea son approaches, I call on all Americans to take President Kennedy’s challenge a nd help t he poor a nd needy in their local communities. What better way to remember this great man and his legacy than by opening our hearts and helping those less fortunate?

More than half a century after his tragic death,

be a beacon for generations of Americans. Truly an eternal fl ame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began.

Joseph H. Vicari Toms River

A Question For Trump I have a question for President Donald Trump.

It is a quote from counsel Joseph Welch aimed at Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army-McCarthy hearings on August 31, 1954.

“Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency!”

John J. Radlinsky Whiting

Letters To Gov. Murphy I want to express my gratitude to Governor and Mrs. Murphy for leading me and my NJ community through this unprecedented time of immeasurable challenges. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Over the years I have sent many letters to the Governor’s desk of concern and consternation - my comfort is knowing I am heard.

The response is meaningful and a skilled trait of a leader. My next letter to Gov. Mu r phy m ig ht not be so complimentary; perhaps a bit more pointed in concer ns of policies but again, I know, it will resonate with reasoning and efforts in governance.

Jeanine Feaman Toms River

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Continued From Page 1 Original Charges As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm 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 refinancing 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 filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

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 fine Gilmore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties.

The sentencing judge ordered mental health treatment.

First Appeal Instead of paying taxes, he had been

The Berkeley Times, December 19, 2020, Page 7 spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.

During the appeal handled by his attorney, Marino 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.

In the non-precedential ruling written

by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals 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.

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Political Connections Gilmore is the grandson of late Seaside Heights mayor J. Stanley Tunney, of which the Tunney bridge between Toms River and Seaside is named.

Gilmore’s law firm 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. Gilmore has remained active in politics, attending county events and forming a political consulting firm with Freeholder Jack Kelly.

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And it’s fitting that a power company is hosting a contest for lights. After all, there are more than 200,000 bulbs and 300 extension cords.

The electric bill goes up a couple hundred dollars during the month. They have a donation box to help out. In past years, they used to do a food drive for St. Barnabas. It was a lot more busy then, with a quarter mile line down the street on the weekend before Christmas.

This year, living in a quiet area, they haven’t really got much traffic.

In order to have the lights go on in sync with the music, a great deal of programming has to happen, Mankowski said. Each string of lights have to be timed with the rhythm. There’s a lot more tech going on behind the scenes than a casual observer might realize.

Decorating started on November 4 and “I’ve been outside almost every day.”

The decision to decorate again was not taken lightly. He asked his daughters whether they should. The answer: “Definitely. Of all the years to do it, this is the one.”

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tional health of the students are a big component of education. Staff have been cognizant of the issues that children have been having, and have been working to address them.

“We’ve been providing emotional support throughout the year, because there are kids having trouble with this in general,” he said.

“We make sure we are following all of our procedures to be consistent and safe,” Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “Guidance plays a part in the process in that they change the student to all virtual for the two weeks. Our students are very good in understanding” that if someone gets infected and has to quarantine that it is not a reason to treat them any differently.

Barnegat Superintendent Brian Latwis was interviewed for this article earlier in the season and only had one student test positive at that time. He said that emotional supports are in place for students but that has not been an issue the district had encountered.

In Toms River, there is a district-wide Youth Counseling Program in place thanks to an H. Hovnanian Foundation grant, spokesman Michael Kenny said. This program is not specific to COVID but was in place before the coronavirus hit. Every student has access to it, so the emotional supports are in place.

Continued From Page 1 If you head down Grant Concourse, off of Route 9, the road falls away into darkness as the few street lights are left behind. The road turns a few times. The first light you’ll see is through the bare winter trees. It’s the first hint that you’re about to see something magnificent.

As you pull up, there’s a trail of lights leading to the house, lit up in all its glory. The house is wallpapered with lights, blinking in time with songs playing on speakers or on the radio if you tune in to the station listed on a sign. A menagerie of colorful characters greet you on the lawn. As “Let It Snow” plays, a snow maker dusts the front of the yard.

Tom Makowski said he used to decorate like this at his old house on Woodhaven Avenue near Central Regional. They moved here a few years ago and are starting up the tradition again.

“I think a lot of people think we stopped,” he said.

You could Google “best Christmas houses in

Continued From Page 1 issues, they could contact guidance or the nurses directly. That would be their option.

The administration is also aware of any social media posts that may be detrimental to the student.”

Berkeley Township District Superintendent James Roselli said that the social and emo-

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Serious Crash Results In Charge Of Assault By Auto

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A woman is recuperating in a rehabilitation facility while the driver who ran into her is in jail for driving drunk and causing the crash, police said.

William Andujar, 49, of Whiting, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault by Auto, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. He also faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Tailgating, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to Produce a Driver’s License or Registration.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Police allege that Andujar was driving a Honda CRV on West Pinewald Keswick Road at around 7 p.m. on November 2. His car struck a Hyundai Elantra from behind and both vehicles wound up in the woods.

The driver of the Elantra, Susan Ewing, 44, of South Toms River, had to be flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment. She was later discharged to a rehabilitation facility.

Andujar was taken to Jersey Shore for treatment as well, and it was learned he had a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .129 percent. The legal limit is .08.

Grant Would Expand Recreation For People With Disabilities

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The township has applied for a grant that would expand services and programming related to the arts, sports, and education for individuals with disabilities.

The Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities grants are administered through the State Department of Community Affairs. The grant is for $20,000.

If the township receives it, they could make programs inclusive for all residents, Business Administrator John Camera said.

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The crash brought investigators from Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and Berkeley Township Police Department.

“On November 24, 2020, Andujar was arrested by detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit and South Toms River Police Department and charged with Assault by

Auto. The additional charge of Aggravated Assault was filed…December 8, 2020, as a result of further developments in the investigation. Andujar has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest on November 24, 2020 and is pending a detention hearing,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated.

Billhimer commended the Ocean County

Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Berkeley Township Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Andujar’s arrest and charges.

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Mural Brings Staff Together At Beachwood Elementary

−Photo courtesy Beachwood Elementary School BEACHWOOD – Since October, the staff of Beachwood Elementary has been working hard on a community mural to spread joy and positivity throughout the halls. Under the direction of art teacher Karen Pomeroy, the mural started as an idea to bring staff together and unwind before and after school.

“We were looking for ways for staff to find balance in what has been an extremely unique school year,” said Principal Kim Muir. “This project allowed staff to find a creative outlet while giving our students something exciting to come back to.”

Working to maintain health and safety guidelines, staff members were invited to sign up in small groups to paint over the course of several weeks.

Supervisor Jim Klass shared, “It was a breath of fresh air to see teachers interacting with one another. The project allowed teachers to create, collaborate, and share a few (much needed) laughs, too.”

Included in the mural are approximately 50 hidden paw prints, similar to the “Hidden Mickeys” found throughout Disney World. Principal Muir wanted to include an interactive element to the mural that would engage students and bring an additional layer of excitement.

Principal Muir shared that during this time, it is important to “Be a part of something bigger than yourself,” a quote that will be displayed as part of the mural to commemorate this team effort.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A local family was blindsided by the crash that claimed the life of their beloved “Pops” and are asking the community for help.

Tracy Pierce, 59, of Berkeley was driving home at around 1 p.m. on November 29 when his Ford Mustang struck a utility pole on Westbrook Drive.

“Our loving pops was driving home on Sunday, seven blocks from his house, when he was in a massive car accident, and passed away during ambulance ride to hospital,” wrote Sarah Pierce on the GoFundMe. “Our family is in ruins. We are asking for any and all help with donations to help with funeral expenses. This was a sudden and tragic accident. None of us were prepared for him to leave us so soon. We thank everyone with all our heart and soul who help us in getting him the funeral he deserves.”

The fundraiser can be found at gofundme. com/f/help-for-our-pops-funeral Police are still investigating the crash. It was initially believed to have been a pedestrian struck because he had been ejected from the vehicle.

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“He’s the guy walking around all over the place with a poker and a bag,” Signorile joked, mentioning that he’s even seen him in other communities.

Berkeley Gets Strong Marks On Financial Audit

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Every year, municipalities hire an outside firm to audit their finances and the audit for 2019 was strong, said Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau.

There were no comments or recommendations from the auditor, and no material weaknesses, he said.

“We had a solid year in 2019 and did everything we were supposed to do,” he said.

Berkeley Twp. School District Held Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences

BERKELEY – Parent/teacher conferences were held virtually for all four schools in Berkeley Township School District on November 23 and 24.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Man Charged With Murder Of Three-Month-Old Daughter

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A 36-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of his three-month-old daughter.

On December 5, the Lakewood Township Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrived at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood for a report of a three-month-old infant allegedly found unresponsive by her father. The father, David Smith, 36, of Lakewood told officials he called 911 immediately when he found his daughter unresponsive.

The infant was taken to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus by emergency medical service personnel and later was transferred to Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick for further evaluation and treatment. After examination, doctors at RWJ discovered that the infant was suffering from significant internal injuries.

Investigation revealed that Smith was home with the infant when she sustained her injuries on December 5.

On December 8, the infant was pronounced

dead and on December 9 a post mortem examination was performed which revealed the cause of death to be Shaken Baby Syndrome.

According to the Ocean County Medical Examiner, the infant died of Shaken Baby Syndrome due to blunt force trauma to the head. The manner of death was determined to be a Homicide, and after extensive investigation, Smith was identified as the individual responsible for the infant’s death.

On December 9, Smith was arrested at his residence in Lakewood and charged with Murder the following day.

“The facts and circumstances uncovered in this investigation are beyond tragic. What happened to this innocent baby is disturbing,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer stated. “We in law enforcement will always stand up and fight for the most vulnerable members in our society, and no one is more vulnerable than an infant. Parents are supposed to protect, not harm, their children. Justice will be accomplished for this precious baby.”

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Do I Have A Trial Period With My New Hearing Instruments?

In the State of N.J., a trial period to test drive hearing aids is not required by law. However, in 98% of other States, you would receive 30 or 45 days to wear and evaluate the hearing instruments and return the system to the hearing care provider if you’re not satisfied. In fact, certain providers will give you greater than two months to return the hearing aid system. If you return the hearing aids, there may be a small restocking fee which is typically 5%-10% of the total purchase price. This restocking fee is very common, however, feel free to negotiate that percentage. Remember, the hearing care professional is spending time with you and should be compensated for his/ her time.

For those of you who have never worn a hearing aid, it will take time for your brain to acclimate to all of the sounds we “normally” hear and for many of us, it could take at least 30 days. In fact,

“new” hearing aid users are typically not fit at 100% prescription during the initial first fit. More often than not, the new hearing aid user is set between 80-85% of predicted prescription for the patients hearing loss. It will usually require at least two additional follow up visits to reach close to 100%. The more “time” the hearing care professional wants to spend with you, the greater the chances of a successful experience.

In my opinion, I believe all potential hearing aid patients need a minimum of 45 days to acclimate to wearing hearing aids and at least two follow up visits need to occur after the initial fitting. Any practice that does not offer this should not be considered using best practices and I would look elsewhere to improve your hearing.

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

Tweaks For Healthier Recipes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When cooking this holiday season, use these recipe tweaks and make everything healthier. My ideas are designed to improve immune function. Don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen with different healing herbs and spices.

Slivers of Swiss Chard. Dark leafy greens are nutrient dense. So add one large green leaf of Swiss Chard to a big salad, just make sure to cut it into thin pieces or slivers, so that it combines well into your Romaine lettuce. This superfood offers important antioxidant compounds to your salad that help boost immunity and improve methylation.

Turmeric. One half teaspoon (dried) of turmeric into the green bean casserole will go virtually unnoticed by even kids! fYou can also grate about a teaspoon of fresh turmeric, and either way, it adds strong anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Enhance the water. Add immune-boosting herbs to the pot of simmering water with potatoes (when you’re making mashed potatoes). Enhance the water of any soup with a Bay leaf, or 2-inch piece of astragalus root, or both. Remember to pull them out before serving.

Shiitake mushrooms. Using these mushrooms in your stuffing instead of plain ones adds biologically active compounds that fight cancer and inflammation. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that shiitake reduces CRP (C-Reactive Protein).

Cauliflower. Most people know about making cauliflower mash, as a substitute for the high-carb regular mashed potatoes.

But what about “Caulifl ower Mac and Cheese?” I have this recipe posted on my website.

Fresh Rosemary, Sage or Thyme. Everyone is used to using dried spices from a jar, but if you ever try the fresh sprigs, you’ll never go back! If you are cooking gravy, scissor in some fresh rosemary, and put some thyme in too.

Pumpkin Seed Oil. Add 2 teaspoons to your pumpkin pie filling before cooking it for a profoundly richer flavor and powerful medicinal benefits. It’s rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega fatty acids and is well known to support prostate and breast health.

Garlic. Anywhere you can add garlic, do so! You can even roast a whole head of garlic if you wrap it in foil and cook it inside the oven. Then spread it onto crackers or add a dollop to mashed potatoes. Garlic contains allicin which is a very strong anti-viral and antibacterial compound.

Dried tart cherries. Instead of cranberries add dried tart cherries into your stuffing. These contain natural melatonin which is deeply relaxing, plus there’s research to show cherries support gout. Tart cherries reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery too. They have virtually no fat or sodium and taste delicious, not too sweet. The health benefits of tart cherries are so well-documented that I added it to one of my Collagen Beauty Powder formula which is designed for healthy hair, beautiful skin and strong nails.

Substitutes for Wine. If you don’t want to drink red wine (or alcohol), you can make a 50/50 mix of tonic water with pomegranate juice. You can also find alcohol-free egg nog everywhere! Finally, you can sip on warm apple cider. If you’re interested in more recipe tweaks, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website right now, at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most peo-

ple would be willing Marc S. Galella Esq. to spend ever ything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater ca re tha n the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the f lexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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The Berkeley Times, December 19, 2020, Page 21

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Deborah’s 15th Annual Red Tie Gala Raises Funds For Cardiac Care

−Photo courtesy Deborah Hospital Foundation Chef Eddie Jackson entertains at Deborah Hospital Foundations’ 15 Annual Red Tie Gala, Virtual Style.

NEW JERSEY – Deborah Hospital Foundation’s 15th Annual Red Tie Gala, held virtual style on December 5, raised nearly $150,000 for cardiac care at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, New Jersey’s only specialty heart, lung, and vascular hospital, and an Alliance Partner of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

The annual Gala supports Deborah’s nearly 100-year mission of never balance billing a patient for care received at the hospital.

This year’s Gala, originally scheduled to be held on November 14 at the Hilton at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, was rescheduled due to the pandemic, and moved to a virtual format.

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Williams, and sponsored by numerous businesses, Gala attendees enjoyed an overview of the Hospital’s 2020 achievements and 2021 goals - including plans for a new hospital expansion project – a silent auction, and a live 3-course cooking demo by Food Network Celebrity Chef and former NFL football player, Eddie Jackson.

“This year our virtual Gala captured the same elements that our guests have come to enjoy over the years,” said Gala Chair Melissa McGrath. “It was a fun way to safely join together from our homes, while still supporting the important work of Deborah Hospital Foundation.”

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local or referred pain, reduced flexibility, tenderness to touch, popping and clicking, limited movement, and muscle weakness without atrophy.

1. Helps maintain structural integrity

The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.

2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities.

With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point.

Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain).

It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury.

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DO YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY TO TREAT MYOFASCIAL PAIN?

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 19 - dec 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your instincts are likely right on target when it comes to making quick decisions. Since you are mentally acute, you can overcome objections and navigate tricky situations. Loved ones could be out of sorts in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, making money may be more important than spending it. A loved one may be at odds with you during the next few days unless you adopt a cooperative attitude. Steer clear of unnecessary misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Connect with others as well as your ambitions in the upcoming week. Your sincere belief can be very convincing. Success could be easily achieved by helping move people and things toward constructive results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may be motivated or empowered by a partner to focus on excellence in your work.

Whatever you are focusing your energies on, you will be encouraged to do the job to the best of your ability.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be at your best when you can show off your talents and expertise. Don’t hesitate to display your skill set; you should attract others who are equally adroit.

Show your admiration for others’ strengths and abilities too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cut through the fog in the week ahead. Shine friendliness and a positive attitude to clear up any misunderstanding. Save important purchases for later in the week, when your good taste is in higher gear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Though you will not always receive the attention or the gift that you desire, you can always attend to and treat yourself. Some people may be more interested in their jobs or their ambitions as the week begins than in socializing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A conversation or new information can make your choices easier. In the upcoming week, you may take a new approach toward finances. Focus on how to gather more resources or maximize your savings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The New Moon falls in your sign this week and might be an indication that you are willing to face your fears and ready to let go of the past.

To achieve your ambitions, it might be wise to curtail spending on nonessentials.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Give from the heart to a worthy cause you believe in.

There should be a little room in your budget for some discretionary spending that helps others.

Feeling that you have made a difference is a wonderful reward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Recalling consequences of past mistakes may remind you to make better choices. Friends could bring up questions about moral issues that may not have concrete answers. You might need to reevaluate your goals this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You don’t operate in a vacuum. You may realize that you need to abide by the group consensus. Take the needs of everyone into consideration as you traverse the week ahead. If you cooperate, life is almost always easier.

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