2020-12-26 - The Toms River Times

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─NJ.com screenshot courtesy Just Believe This screenshot from an NJ.com video shows people working with homeless in Toms River.

By Chris Lundy The amount of people showed how we are all As of this writing, TOMS RIVER – For on an uneven playing there has only been who come in f luctunine months, many of field. Those who were one significant snow- ates, he said. One night us have been in some closest to not know- fall. A few days be- could be 10, the next kind of quarantine - ing where their next fore that, it was short could be 20. With social stuck in our homes and meal is coming from, sleeves weather. But distancing, 20 is about unable to enjoy our or who live paycheck that’s during the day. the most they can have. usual activities.

Nearby, Alive Again to paycheck, were hit At night, the temperaWe don’t know how the hardest. ture plummets and peo- Church can take about lucky we are.

There is a shelter at ple need to get off the s e ve n p e o p l e . S o , Outside our doors, R iver wood Pa rk i n street. there’s room for just 27 the same people who Toms River. It opened a Paul Hulse runs the people in Ocean Counwere homeless nine few years back to catch nonprofit Just Believe, ty. The rest have to go months ago might still those who fall. But it’s I n c. A m o n g o t h e r to hotels or just stay on be homeless. And the only open at night when things, the group op- the street. number has increased. temperat u res reach erates the overnight This is where they T h is pa ndem ic has close to freezing.

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This Month In History: Christmas In Toms River, 1920

By J. Mark Mutter One hundred years ago Toms River celebrated Christmas in an “affair [that] belongs t o t he whole village.”

I n t he Ch r ist ma s e ve e d it io n of t h e New Jersey Courier then our town’s local,

weekly newspaper - it was reported on December 24, 1920 that Tom s R iver’s t h i rd village Christmas tree was to be lighted and t hat hol id ay ca rols were to be sung at the county Court House.

A spruce tree will be on the Court House

green and will be lighted with electric lig hts, it was announced. Electricity was somethi ng relatively new to Toms R iver hav i ng come first to downtown to the Court House and Jail after the turn of the century.

Carols were to be sung in the Cour t Ho u s e: “ H a r k , t h e Herald Angels Sing,” “Holy Night,” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

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Santa Claus planned t o b e at t he C ou r t House door to hand out gifts from Toms

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With coronavirus cases increasing around the state and country, the only bright spot appears to be that vaccinations are on the way.

Like those everywhere, Ocean County residents are hoping the vaccinations lead to the end of the pandemic. They expressed their thoughts to a JerseyShoreOnline.com reporter outside various local stores.

While most didn’t mind talking about the subject, not all wanted to offer up their name.

One senior from Toms River said “I’d get it, 100%.” A young woman proclaimed, “I want to get it.”

Not all those who posed the question were as optimistic. Jody Lamberti of Seaside Heights commented, “I don’t trust it. I don’t even get a flu shot.”

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First Nurse In NJ Gets Vaccine

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Not everyone gets a shot in the arm on her birthday and smiles about it but for University Hospital nurse Maritza Beniquez it was a historic occasion.

She clapped and smiled, becoming the first healthcare worker in New Jersey to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on December 14.

She told Governor Phil Murphy, colleagues and hospital administrators that “it is like the light at the end of the tunnel” as everyone present wished her a happy 56th birthday and congratulated her.

“It is my birthday today. This is a great way to celebrate my birthday,” Beniquez said. “I am very excited, very excited. I couldn’t wait for this moment to hit the country and New Jersey. I am so happy.”

University Hospital, based in Newark, was one of six in the state to receive the Pfizer (Nurse - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 1 Kristin Waller of Toms River said she was usually more cautious about vaccinations but said, “I travel a lot and I couldn’t travel as the airlines are said to be requiring it so I will be getting it.”

Joe Andreola also of Toms River, said “I would take it. This situation (the pandemic) though has been blown out of the water. I think there is more to this than just the coronavirus.” Andreola said he was suspicious of certain aspects of the pandemic lockdown but was happy that vaccines would soon be available to the public.

Veronica Laureigh, a resident of Lacey who serves as the township’s clerk/business administrator said, “I will definitely take it when it is available.”

Garden State residents have been told not to leave the state. “Just don’t travel. No one should be traveling out of state beyond what is essential for your daily life,” Governor Phil Murphy said.

He and health officials around New Jersey renewed their call for everyone to maintain social distancing, wear their face masks and to frequently wash their hands. The second wave of COVID-19 infections continue hitting the population of New Jersey and the only way to combat it is for people to limit transmission of the virus.

While the vaccine has arrived in some areas to be distributed to first responders and at-risk residents, it will take several months for millions of people to become vaccinated. Earlier this month the governor

signed an executive order that changes the state’s immunization information system from an opt-in to an opt-out system for the coronavirus vaccine.

No one will be forced to take the vaccine according to the Governor, but this order will make it more efficient for those who seek to be vaccinated. Murphy added this would also assist people to get the same sourced vaccine for their second doses.

Thirty days following the ongoing public health emergency end, people can opt back out of the program, Governor Murphy said.

He noted that several hospitals in the state are preparing to receive around 76,000 does of the Pfizer vaccine.

The Federal Drug Administration’s emergency approval was recently granted. The first round of vaccinations won’t cause the pandemic outbreak to abruptly end however, the governor said.

“The presence of a vaccine in our state does not mean that we can flip a light switch and remove all restrictions,” Murphy said.

He said it would require months and “millions of New Jerseyans getting vaccinated.”

The death count related to the pandemic stands at more than 15,425 statewide. “The pandemic is nowhere near over,” the governor said noting that with Christmas coming up soon, people needed to be particularly careful.

Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye noted that while many people are finding comfort knowing a vaccine has finally been approved by the FDA, for some, that news brings little

reason for holiday cheer.

“We certainly understand that some people have reservations about getting vaccinated. It is best to get the facts behind the benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine and that they not get misled by unreliable information,” Regenye said.

Regenye said the first vaccine approved for emergency use authorization by the FDA and developed by Pfizer - went through all the required steps in the testing and approval process. Vaccine safety and ensuring it works is always top priority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a list of reasons to get vaccinated: • COVID-19 vaccines were carefully evaluated in clinical trials and have been authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19.

Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19.

• Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

• Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

• COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. And if you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you.

• Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines must first show they are safe and effective before any vaccine can be authorized or approved for use. The known and potential benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine must outweigh the known and potential risks of the vaccine for use under what is known as an Emergency Use Authorization (EAU).

• Getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as immunity. But experts don’t know how long this protection lasts, and the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness.

• Both natural immunity and immunity produced by a vaccine are important aspects of COVID-19 that experts are trying to learn more about, and CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.

• Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.

• The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

• Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in (Hope - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 1 are in a bit of a struggle. On one hand, you want to get as many people off the streets as possible. On the other, they have to be socially distant.

The clientele have changed a bit, too. Hulse said he is seeing people who are working, even full time, but still can’t afford a place to live. It’s hard to fi nd housing due to

lockdowns and renters don’t want people coming into the buildings.

The shelter is being sanitized morning and night with industrial chemicals, and the vehicles to transport the clients are being cleaned as well.

“At our site temperature checkers and oxygen checkers are mandatory plus wearing masks,” he said. This is in addition to giving them a COVID questionnaire. “We also are practicing social distancing and have set up

the cots that way as well marking the floor with blue tape.

“If someone is suspected to have COVID-19 we have multiple options to get them in a safe environment until they are tested and cleared for the COVID-19 virus,” he said.

“Or if they do have COVID-19 we will make other arrangements to make sure they are in a safe place. Or getting proper medical care.”

As of press time, they had 22 Code Blue

nights. They had nine go into rehab or detox, three into assisted living, and two into permanent housing.

This has become all the more important because there is one less shelter in the area.

Lakewood Township sold its community center, which was a Code Blue destination, in a land swap for a new community center which has not yet been built.

Two hotels in Toms River that used to house the homeless have since been closed down by the township because they repeatedly had unsafe living conditions. Also, the homeless were just one portion of their clientele. There were also drug dealers and prostitutes.

How To Help The biggest need of any charity is cash.

Even the smallest donation at JustBelieveInc.com can help with their daily supplies of food and equipment. Gift cards to Wawa for gas would also be helpful.

The organization now runs a thrift shop located at 734 Route 37 West, Unit 5. Any shopping you do here will help fund the group’s efforts.

Volunteering is at a low point right now, Hulse said. A lot of people are worried about being around strangers during a pandemic, which is understandable. This makes their volunteers put in a lot of hours and wear thin.

However, volunteers are needed at the thrift shop, which is open during the day rather than at night like the shelter. If you want to help out in this way, contact Amanda@JustBelieve.org.

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

Kim: Halt All Inmate Transfers In Federal Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-4th) and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released the following statement on the continued increase of COVID-19 spread in Bureau of Prison (BOP) facilities across the country.

Both Congressmen Kim and Keller represent districts that are home to BOP facilities.

“The coronavirus pandemic

has created significant challenges for the federal prison system tasked with keeping inmates and correctional officers safe. However, it is clear that the Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) COVID-19 response plan has been inadequate in containing outbreaks at a number of facilities across the country. Despite Members of Congress raising the alarm about the

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Continued From Page 1 R iver’s Fire Company. T he holiday events were organized by the local American Legion which recently had been formed after the end of the world war.

“The affair belongs to the whole village,” said the Courier.

Christmas Time Bootlegging It wasn’t all just merriment at the Court House. County Judge Jeffrey released one John Piculjam who was in the county jail for bootlegging. Piculjam had been arrested “on the beach south of Seaside Park” - presumably where Island Beach State Park is today. The judge did not want him to be in jail for Christmas.

Here in the then-Dover Tow nship (we changed our legal name in 2006), bootlegging was big business. The 18th

spread of the virus under its watch, BOP leadership has failed to effectively respond to growing outbreaks in the federal prison system.

“Despite the uptick in cases in certain facilities, the BOP continues to transfer inmates between facilities, in many cases transferring COVID-19 positive inmates into new facilities, exposing staff and other personnel to

Amendment to the Constitution, passed by the Congress in 1917, prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. It went into effect in January 1920.

Jeffrey was caught engaged in the illegal activity on the barrier island. Inland, along the bay front, there was a whiskey drop off point in Green Island in the bay.

In Gilford Park, two storage places for outlawed booze was stored - including in chicken coops.

Until Prohibition was repealed in 1933, bootlegging continued in the “Roaring 20s,” but lawful activity still ruled the day in Toms River.

The 1920 Christmas season saw the Harris Restaurant on Main Street enlarged for holiday shopping. As a season special, mince pies were sold.

The Traco Theatre - which would become a mainstay in downtown Toms River for decades - was showing a new

Water Company Preps For Winter Season

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Not to jinx it, but it’s better to be prepared for the worst that can happen than to be caught unawares.

As weather reports for the upcoming winter vary from mild to scary, SUEZ water issued a statement that they are ready for whatever might come.

“Our teams are mobilized and doing the necessary work to keep communities safe and protected during this storm,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “Customers should feel confident that specific actions are being taken to ensure we are prepared to respond accordingly.”

Company officials have been working with local emergency response teams to coordinate preparation and eventual response. Staff have checked back-up generators, stocked up on drinking water treatment supplies and are working on protecting the integrity of facilities and water supplies.

“SUEZ has made certain we’re prepared

to provide uninterrupted service and respond quickly as possible to any emergency situations,” Mastrokalos said. “Our team is making certain we have everything in place to continue to provide water service to all of our customers.”

SUEZ services parts of Toms River, South Toms River, Berkeley and Manalapan. The company urged its customers to prepare their own homes for the winter weather. Residents should have personal emergency plans ready to go. Emergency supplies like flashlights, batteries, and food should be available.

In the event of a blizzard, the water company also encourages customers to store extra tap water in food-grade storage containers.

Clean the containers thoroughly with soap and water, rinse well, and then seal them with their original tops. Label the containers “drinking water” and the date. Do not store the water in direct sunlight or near toxic chemicals.

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the virus. It is irresponsible to continue to risk exposure through inmate transfers from various parts of the country. We firmly believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, all inmate transfers between BOP facilities should be halted in order to protect the health and well-being of inmates, as well as the thousands of BOP correctional officers across

the country.

“The BOP must also clearly outline, and make public, the steps that it will take to improve its response to outbreaks in its facilities. We have heard deep concerns from our constituents for the health and safety of their friends or family in federal prisons, or that serve as staff in the facilities. Every day that

Charlie Chaplain movie on December 30, 1920.

And, of course it was tax time. The Dover Township tax collector reminded taxpayers that the second half of 1920 property taxes were due.

Helping Those In Need Toms River was in a festive, giving spirit. The Courier urged citizens to help those in need around the world.

With war in Europe ended two years earlier, the federal government had begun a campaign to support those still recovering. Dubbed the “Hoover Fund” - named after Herbert Hoover who ran the effort and would later go on to be elected President in 1928 - it raised money for post-war relief. Hoover had been appointed by President Woodrow Wilson as head of the Food Administration. After the Armistice, he ran the American Relief Administration organizing shipments of food for millions

the BOP refuses to take action, is a day that more Americans are put at risk.

We stand ready to work alongside the BOP to fi nd common ground and solutions that will save lives.”

Congressman Kim and Congressman Keller are members of the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, of which Congressman Keller is the founder and chairman.

starving in Europe and other places.

In its New Year’s Eve edition on December 31, 1920, the Courier urged “Give! To feed the Starving” in Europe to the Hoover Fund, and also for those in Armenia and in China. “We have plenty, and to spare.”

Toms River At Its Best One hundred years ago in Toms River: celebrating the Christmas season here, at home, and supporting those in need around the world. And letting a lawbreaker be home for the holidays. It was Toms River at its best.

SOURCES: The New Jersey Courier; The White House gov. web page; “Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making.”

J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Clerk. He chaired the Township’s 225th year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250th year anniversary committee in 2017.

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County Is Ready For Whatever Winter Has In The Forecast

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It is December and that means winter and with it predictions of snow, ice, wintry mix or nor’easters. Ocean County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are preparing for whatever may come.

Freeholder Gerry P. Little said, “certainly it’s early with the winter season just days away, but we know the weather can be fickle,” Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department added, “we want our citizens to know Ocean County is well prepared for winter weather – whenever it gets here and whatever form it comes in.”

The Ocean County Road Department and Bridge Departments can mobilize a fleet of about 200 trucks and other vehicles and about 175 employees to salt and clear roads when the weather turns bad.

Crews spend their time readying salt spreaders and making sure enough plows are attached to trucks. When temperatures drop and rain is not part of the forecast, snow clearing usually first entails brining the 1,600 plus lane miles of county roads by spreading a mixture of road salt and water.

“Coating the road surface with brine before the snow starts falling makes it easier to plow later. Brine is a cost-effective way of keeping snow from piling up on the roads,” County Road Supervisor Scott Waters said. At around 8 or 9 cents a gallon, it’s also much cheaper than liquid calcium.

The county mixes brine at three 10,000-gallon tanks located at garages in Plumsted, Toms River and Stafford townships. Six tanker trucks deliver the mixture. The largest truck, a 5,500-gallon tractor trailer, can cover Route 539 in brine from Plumsted to Tuckerton and back, Waters said.

Waters said, “Brine is an excellent option for storms where forecasts call for the precipitation to begin as snow. It doesn’t work for storms that begin as rain and later change to snow. The rain washes it away very quickly.”

“We use salt treated with calcium chloride.

This does a better job when clearing snow

and ice,” Little said noting that the county is prepared with 30,000 tons of treated salt.

Depending on the amount of snow that falls and warrants plowing, the first of the county roads to be cleared are the 500 series, which includes such main roads as Hooper Avenue in Toms River Township, and Route 571, which travels through Toms River Township to Jackson Township. In Southern Ocean County, those roads include Route 539.

Waters said, “we start with these main roads and work our way to the secondary roads.”

Among its responsibilities, the Ocean County Road Department clears all the county parking lots including the vocational-technical centers, the resource centers, Transportation Department, and libraries.

The Road Department is assisted by other county departments including Solid Waste Management, Buildings and Grounds and Parks and Recreation.

Little said it was “a cooperative effort on the part of the County to make certain our residents are safe. The cooperation makes for a much smoother and efficient operation.”

The Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for clearing snow and ice from the County’s 135 government buildings.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds, said County government continues to operate even during storms. “We have to continue to serve the public no matter what.”

Vicari added, “getting areas around our buildings shoveled and salted allows us to continue to provide services to our citizens while keeping the staff safe.”

Waters stressed that weather throughout the county varies from one area to the next.

“Coastal areas tend to have rain because of warmer ocean temperatures.”

He added, “inland we will see more snow especially to the northwest like Jackson and Plumsted townships. We watch the weather closely so we know what our approach will be. We are really in good shape for winter.”

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MEETING NOTICE The Island Heights Board of Education is holding our Reorganization Meeting on January 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Island Heights Grade School gymnasium, 115 Summit Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732.

The Island Heights Board of Education Regular Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Island Heights Grade School gymnasium, 115 Summit Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732.

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Police Mourn K-9 Officer

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township Police Department were saddened to report that retired K-9 Boris passed away at the age of 15.

“During his career, K-9 Boris was responsible for the seizure and removal of countless amounts of illegal narcotics. He is also credited with the successful apprehension of numerous criminal suspects. He was a valuable member of this department,” officers said.

Boris teamed up with Officer Steve Eubanks in 2008, and served until his retirement in 2016. Eubanks, now a sergeant, said Boris had an easy retirement.

“In retirement Boris loved hanging out with my family and laughing at me when I went to work,” he said.

“He was truly loved back,” police said. “Our sincere condolences are with Boris’s handler Sgt. Eubanks and his family.”

─Photo courtesy Toms River Police K-9 Boris had retired in 2016.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Medical Staff Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines NEW JERSEY - Team members at Hackensack Meridian Health received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines the week of December 14. Frontline health care workers are the first to receive this vital protection. In the weeks and months to come, HMH plans to offer vaccines to all New Jerseyans.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The intersection of Ridgeway Road and Whitesville Road was the scene of a bad crash when three vehicles collided, injuring drivers.

The crash took place on Monday, December 14, at approximately 7:20 a.m.

According to police, Christian Walko, 23, of Seminole, FL was traveling in the left lane of Ridgeway Road westbound and Patricia Monaghan, 51, of Toms River, was in the right lane also traveling westbound. Laurie Heller, 36, of Toms River, was stopped in the intersection waiting to make a legal left turn from Ridgeway Road eastbound onto

Whitesville Road.

Both Walko and Monaghan kept going even when the traffic signal changed from yellow to red. Their vehicles entered the intersection and collided with Heller’s. Heller’s vehicle wound up on its side.

Monaghan and Heller were transported to area hospitals for their injuries.

Both Walko and Monaghan received a summons for Failure to Obey a Traffic Signal.

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

The crash remains under investigation by Toms River Traffic Safety Officer Robert Westfall.

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Regenye said for those people already convinced of the benefits, the good news is that the first shipments of the vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks. He stressed the need for patience in waiting for inoculations as the vaccine will be distributed in phases.

“We know right now that hospitals and longterm care facilities will be part of the first phase which could start later this month with the following phases stretching into the first half of 2021. In the meantime, we still urge people to adhere to the current safety proto-

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The Toms River Times, December 26, 2020, Page 15 cols as the best way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” Regenye said.

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

The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-962-1253 or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

To learn more about COVID-19 and vaccine facts visit cdc.gov, and ochd.org. You can also follow the Ocean County Health Department on the department’s Facebook page or Twitter @OCpublichealth. in the nation since March. The governor and health officials noted that the state will be facing some difficult months ahead with the second wave of the pandemic but through efforts of front-line health care workers there will be a higher degree of confidence in their own protection.”

“We’ll see you in 21 days,” a colleague joked noting that the second of the two doses of the vaccine would need to be taken at that time.

vaccine that day. An additional 53 hospitals in the state were expected to receive their supply later in the week.

The hospital lost 11 staff members to COVID-19. It treated more than 1,200 coronavirus patients, 269 of whom died.

“This is a big day,” the governor said. The shipments were part of the first wave Operation Warp Speed, a partnership with the federal government that helped bring the vaccines to healthcare facilities across the U.S. Benitez’s immunization marks the first of millions to come in the next six months for New Jersey residents, starting with healthcare workers.

The governor said, “we know this isn’t the end, we are witnessing, at the least, a glimmer ─Photo courtesy NJ Governor’s Office of hope.”.

The coronavirus has claimed Maritza Beniquez was the first healthcare worker to lives of more than 300,000 people receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

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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.

6 Holiday Plants That Make You Sick

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many families have young children and pets, and so today’s article is aimed at keeping you safe. Today you’ll find out which holiday plants need to be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Poinsettia. The poinsettia plant blooms with those stunning big flowers! The flowers aren’t really “flowers,” they’re just leaves that turned a pretty color. Did you know that the plants green leaves actually provide the color of the bloom you see, based upon the amount of light it gets? That’s why some varieties have red, white or pink flowers!

The sap causes oral irritation, cramps and stomach upset.

The Christmas Rose. Sometimes called Helleborus niger, the “Christmas rose” plant is dangerous to children and dogs due to the content of cardiac glycosides. That term is actually a drug category that includes the heart drug called digoxin. The plant also contains poisonous “bufadienolides.”

Symptoms can be dangerous, and include throat problems, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset and drooling.

Holly Berries. Boughs of holly offer homeowners some stunning holiday decor options, but the berries are toxic to pets and people. It can cause local irritation in your mouth as well as severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, drowsiness, the jitters and physical weakness. The holly leaves are prickly so those aren’t safe either, but it’s really the the berries that are the most harmful because they contain cyanogenic glycosides, as well as another toxin that acts similarly to theophylline.

Christmas trees. If you love the scent of

a beautiful living spruce tree, and bring one home for the holidays, I recommend you feed it with plain water. Don’t use the commercial preservatives because most brands can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and eye irritation. Whether or not this causes sensitivity is really dependent on what your tree preservative contains.

Pathogens like bacteria and fungus will grow in stagnant water so make sure you keep the water fresh.

Mistletoe. The kissing sprig. If you pass beneath the mistletoe, you can get one planted on you! It’s a well-known holiday tradition and symbol of love! American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is different and safer, compared to its European cousin known botanically as Viscum album. American mistletoe is not toxic like the European variety, but here in the states, it’s come down to guilt by association.

Bulbs. There are many spring blooming bulbs that I had in my house such as daffodil, hyacinth and amaryllis. Some of you bring the bulbs indoors during winter, however these bulbs can be accidentally mistaken for garlic or shallots, or eaten by a pet or child. Many are quite poisonous and can induce mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.

Many poisonings can occur during visits because if a family hosts you that isn’t used to either pet or child-proofing their home, they may have decorated their home with these types of plants. It’s important to seek medical advice if you are exposed to one of these plants. The number to the Poison Control Center is 800-222-1222 in case you need it.

(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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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Two Christmas trees were stolen from the Silverton Fire Company, who were selling them as a fundraiser.

The thefts occurred at around 7 p.m. on December 11, according to video surveillance.

One of the trees was already purchased and was going to be delivered the next day.

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“It’s very obvious that we were sold out of trees as the area was dark, no members were present and they even look at the tree sales tags which had a family name and delivery date on it,” fire company personnel said on Facebook.

Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact Toms River Police at 732-349-0150, or Tom Fischer tfischer@trfire. org, or Sean Walker swalker@trfire.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Child Porn Charge Added To Murder Charge

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A man in jail on murder charges is now facing a charge of possession of child pornography.

Angelo Grenci, 44, of Berkeley, had been charged with murder in the stabbing death of Carlton Williams, 50, of Seaside Heights. When searching his phone, officers found child pornography.

C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Investigators believe Grenci stabbed Williams during an altercation in the area of Magnolia Avenue in Manitou Park. The stabbing had taken place on November 14, and Williams succumbed to his injuries on November 24, upgrading the charge from attempted murder to murder, police said.

“We were initially examining Grenci’s phone for evidence relative to the murder investigation,” Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “Upon discovering evidence of another, independent crime, specifically Possession of Child Pornography, detectives from our High Tech Crime Unit sought an additional search warrant and uncovered over 1,000 images of Child Pornography. Grenci was charged accordingly and served with a copy of his complaint today in the Ocean County Jail.”

Grenci has been in jail since his November 16 arrest.

Grenci had once been on an episode of the program “America’s Most Wanted” for an assault that included trying to run someone down with his car. He had also been charged with bank robbery on a separate instance, according to Patch. com. Grenci had tried to be an advocate for trying to turn youth away from a life of crime, and wrote a book about his life called “In Absentia.” However, there were charges for burglary intermittent with these attempts to steer people toward a better way of life.

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Local YMCA Set To Reopen In Mid-January 2021

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Many people throughout Ocean County utilize the various programs and services of the county’s YMCA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic however, their doors had to be shut.

That is about to change as the local nonprofit organization recently announced its plans to reopen its doors sometime in mid-January 2021.

“The Ocean County YMCA will be reopening slowly and cautiously as the health and safety of our members will always be our top priority,” Ocean County YMCA President and CEO Peter T. Rosario said.

He added, “while hours and classes will be limited, we are excited to have our members back inside the Y. We are committed to following CDC guidelines to make the Ocean County YMCA safe for everyone.”

The county organization had to temporarily close its physical doors in March. The nonprofit did whatever was necessary to help meet the needs of its neighbors. Rosario said, “despite the devastating impact that this pandemic had on our programs, members and staff, the Ocean County YMCA has continued to step up to serve our community’s most compelling needs.”

During the lockdown, the Ocean County YMCA continued to honor its promise that social distancing would not become social isolation.

“We served thousands of meals, created virtual content for people of all ages, including a weekly Zoom meeting that provided a personal connection,” Rosario added.

Throughout the summer, programming began to shift from online to outdoors, serving 131 summer campers and 62 swim team members (which has now expanded to 194 this past autumn).

The Ocean County YMCA also provided a total of 80,505 meals to those in need throughout Toms River. Most recently, the organization opened its facilities during school hours to provide children with supervised space to attend virtual classes as parents returned to work.

─Photo courtesy Ocean County YMCA The Ocean County YMCA based in Toms River will re-open its doors in mid-January according to the nonprofit organization’s president and chief executive officer, Peter T. Rosario.

“At this most critical time, we need all past and present members of our Y family to come together and support the Ocean County YMCA as we safely reopen our doors. With your help, we know the Y will come back stronger than ever,” Rosario said.

“We take immense pride in our work to strengthen communities and help all of us be our best selves. We provide a place to play, to learn, to be healthy, and to give back. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Rosario added.

He said, “everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive.

The Ocean County YMCA in Toms River features the following onsite amenities: 6,800 square feet functional wellness arena, cardiovascular center, 12 lane competitive size pool with access to adult and family locker rooms, and child watch room.”

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Local Family To Host Christmas Light Spectacular

TOMS RIVER – Buddy the elf, said it best “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” So the Ferone family invites you to sing your heart out and watch some Christmas lights at the Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular!

They are located at 184 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River (or look up Ferone Family Light Show on google maps).

The show opens Thanksgiving and will run through December 27, Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.

New this year: Every Tuesday is Disney night!

Spend the whole night listening to your favorite Disney songs as you are pulled into the magic of our show!

The show is free, and you do not need a reservation time. They are, however, collecting donations for Children’s Hospital of Toms River. Last year they raised over $3,000. This year, they are aiming high with the hope of raising $5,000!

They are a drive up light show located at the end of Yellowbank Road. You are welcome to watch the light show from the comfort of your car (tune into FM 88.1 to hear the music) or bundle up and hop out of the car to enjoy the show.

Due to COVID, they ask that if you get out of your car to wear a mask and social distance from other families.

New this year: they have added an interactive to go along with our light show. Visit the link to play: forms.gle/paUjbadWdnFmGZy68

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Spotlight On Business The Mathis House

The Historic Mathis House, a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room has added the North Pole-a Year Round Christmas Shop to the tea house.

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d i s playe d t wo V i n t a g e Fo r d Ca rs and Sant a met al l t he children to ďŹ nd out if they have been naughty or nice. Be sure to add the M a t h i s Hou s e to you r list of visits this holiday. The 8,500 square foot mansion displays 15 Christmas trees and the Inn beautifully decorated for visitors to enjoy. For more information on Holiday Tours, Victorian Tea Room or take out call 732-818-7580 or visit www. mathishouse600main.com.

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