2021-01-02 - The Manchester Times

The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 26 - No. 38

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−Photo by Patricia A. Miller A few dozen animals are waiting for their forever home at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter.

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−Photo courtesy Manchester Police Manchester Township Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer swears in the newest member of the Township Police Department, Lillian Barber, seen at left, during a recent ceremony held in front of a limited number of family and police personnel.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township Police Department recently welcomed its latest addition to the force in the form of Patrolwoman Lillian Barber, who was recently sworn in by Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer during a small ceremony in front of a limited group of family and police personnel.

The new officer is a 22-year-old resident of Mount Holly who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and previously lived in Great Falls, Virginia. She is a 2015 graduate of Langley

High School.

Barber went on to complete a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Sociology, majoring in Criminology. She received high academic honors while participating in several programs and clubs including the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority and the Virginia Tech Student Police Academy.

After moving to New Jersey, Barber attended the Ocean County Police Academy, where she quickly established herself as a class leader. She (Policewoman - See Page 4)

Manchester Scores High On State Test

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Tow nsh ip Busi ness Administrator Donna Markulic made a presentation before the governing body during a recent council meeting regarding the state’s best practices checklist.

“Every year we have to do what is called a

municipal best practices inventory and the purpose of that inventory is for the state to obtain vital information about the status of municipal government practices in New Jersey. It is done to make sure the township is compliant with various laws and implements fiscal and operational

best practices.

“It started out with the state wanting to ensure that municipalities were doing everything right and if they weren’t then they would hold their state aid back,” she said.

“So if you score low you will lose a portion - if not all - of your state aid. So, obviously

−Photo by Chris Lundy Lily Fitzpatrick and Cassidi Martin get creative during a Drawing and Painting class.

municipalities take this very seriously when this comes around. A lot of it was financially based early on and that is why it was out of the office of the CFO (chief financial officer) but it has sort of really branched out to all different areas of municipal government.”

She said some of those

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areas in this year’s inventory includes personnel issues, budget, capital projects, COVID-19, shared services, cyber security, pilot programs and opportunity zones, liquor licensing, environment, planning and economic development.

Markulic said there (Scores - See Page 4)

−Photo by Bob Vosseller Some of the 279 students who attend the new Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy on the campus of Ocean County College enter the doors of the new facility on their first day of class on January 6.

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – While a lot happened this year that no one will want to recall, there were also some memorable moments captured by photographers.

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was a total of 60 questions but only 28 are scored. “Our score was 23. Even though there are only 28 (questions scored), the perfect score is only 24.5 because sometimes you don’t get a full point for each question.

So we will not be losing any state aid and actually we did excellent this year in our answering of our questions.”

When asked if the municipality would get more state aid. Markulic said no.

“No such luck,” added Council President Sam Fusaro.

Residents can review the inventory on the township website according to Markulic.

During council reports Councilman Robert Hudak said, “we met as the master plan committee and we are continuing with our discussions about various land use ordinances and we are looking at changing and developing some of the uses and streamlining the land development ordinances so they are more user friendly.”

Hudak added, “it is still an ongoing pro-

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held a 100 percent average in academics and excelled in physical fitness, finishing in the top half of her class.

She began her law enforcement career in Manchester Township as a Special Law Enforcement Officer II in August 2020. “I’m The General’s

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tribution of recreational marijuana within Manchester Township,” Vaccaro proposed.

He said that the township would be among a list of municipalities and county governments “that are holding fast in this viewpoint.” Vaccaro had asked the governing body at nearly each council meeting for more than a year, to consider measures that would ban or limit marijuana distribution and growth within the township.

The council elected to wait until the outcome was known of the ballot question vote stating that any passage of a regulation could be negated by outcome of the question and subsequent state legislation to govern distribution and growth of marijuana.

Vaccaro also reminded residents to again maintain social distancing, wear masks and frequently wash their hands during the current pandemic noting that “cases have substantially increased nationwide, especially in New Jersey and Ocean County.”

“Enjoy time with your family during these upcoming holidays,” Councilman Craig Wallis said.

proud that we have succeeded in adding diversity to the ranks of the Manchester Township Police Department, with Barber becoming the third female officer hired since I became Chief of Police in 2015,” Township Police Chief Lisa Parker said.

Parker noted that the intensive Manchester Township Police Department hiring process began in June of 2019, when approximately

125 individuals submitted their applications for employment.

For the first phase, applicants participated in the Physical Agility Examination held at Manchester Township High School. This grueling test consisted of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, and a one-mile run. Those applicants who achieved a passing score advanced to the boxing component.

The approximately 70 applicants who completed all portions of the physical exam were invited to participate in the Written Examination phase. From there, the top scorers went before the Oral Board for extensive interviews.

Those candidates considered for employment underwent a thorough background investigation and submitted to medical, psychological, and drug screenings.

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ferent bills. For example, the capping of marijuana cultivators’ licenses originally there was going to be 28 over 12 months now it has been changed to 37 in two years,” Vaccaro said.

He added that a Union County lawmaker had submitted an amendment to remove all caps. “Other issues they are discussing is issues of work place protection for employees and how far employers can go with drug testing what will be done with the proceeds of the social equity excise tax that has been added to the bill.”

Vaccaro said, “many say the bill does not do enough for private and social equity in assess to the new industry. How will enforcement be affected, what will be the modification to their current procedures to react to the new marijuana legislation?”

“With all these prevailing issues, let’s be proactive with the protection of our youth.

I now again, please ask and encourage council to consider discussing to prepare via a committee an ordinance or resolution banning the growth of marijuana within Manchester Township and banning the dis-

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cess that will take a little more time but we will continue to meet. I also want to shout out to the teachers and students this week has been a roller coaster for them. I know they are operating at home right now and it is very hard on all of them and the teachers for all their hard work.”

Councilman James Vaccaro reported that he had attended a meeting with the mayor, Councilwoman Joan Brush, Markulic and her assistant and the trustees of the Renaissance development regarding future planning “that might affect their community.”

Vaccaro said he will be reporting details at the next council meeting of a forthcoming meeting of the Pinelands Municipal Council that he will be attending. That meeting is a call in meeting for mayors or their delegates due to the COVID-19 limitations.

The councilman also noted the passage of the recreational marijuana use ballot question during Election Day by two thirds vote legalizing its use as of January 1, 2021.

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“Flick” Tells “A Christmas Story” In Toms River Visit

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER- Scott Schwartz will forever be remembered from his role in the iconic 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story.” He played the role of “Flick” best friend to the lead character of “Ralphie” played by Peter Billingsley.

He recently shared knowledge of his experiences in acting and his love of New Jersey during two appearances in Toms River. Schwartz greeted fans at the Toms River Toy and Collectible Show held at the Clarion Hotel and during the evening took part in a fundraiser for the organization Leadership United held at Battle River Brewing.

Flick’s most memorable scene in the film was when he takes on a ‘triple dog dare’ to put his tongue on a flag pole during a school recess period. His tongue gets stuck to the flag pole during that winter day. The film was set in the late 1940s. When asked how often he’s been asked to have his photo taken next to a flag pole to recreate that scene he said, “quite a number of times, more than I can count.”

“A Christmas Story” which was based on the memoir “In God We Trust All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd, also starred Darren McGavin as Ralphie’s father. It is a holiday fixture and one television station has gone so far as to run it each year as part of a 24-hour holiday marathon. When asked if he ever thought he’d be part of such a classic film he responded, “sure, ‘The Toy.’” “There were no big stars, no special effects there is nothing in “A Christmas Story” to make it an iconic film other than the story and the casting and what happened. It was a great movie with a great cast and everything was right at the right

time,” said Schwartz, who is now 52.

He appeared in the 1982 film “The Toy” starring Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor which left its mark on the child actor seeing such comic legends at work. “’The Toy’ came out in the summer of 1982 and I shoot ‘A Christmas Story’ in February of 1983 so within a couple months of ‘The Toy’ coming out ‘A Christmas Story’ began. It was not what we thought it would become as an iconic Americana movie but that is what happens.”

“The Toy” while not as successful as hoped, “made money. It was Gleason and Pryor and working with them was fantastic. This was before PC (politically correct) so there were no filters on anybody. Anything that got said, got said. Richard was dynamite, my friend, my muse my teacher, my mentor and Gleason was an old man but he saw that and I wanted to learn from it so we had a good time.”

“I was old enough to know who they were and that I remember everything,” Schwartz added.

He remains close friends with Billingsley to this day. “Me and Pete were certainly the closest on the set, Randy the little brother was too young to hang out.”

Schwartz said the director, Bob Clark wanted the other child actors who portrayed the bullies in the film, “away from us. They didn’t want us to be friends with them. He wanted that dynamic of being afraid of them which of course now is hysterical because they are two of my closest friends.”

“Pete and I were throwing water balloons out of hotel windows. We used to pull a joke on Bob who was down the hall from me. Pete would come to my room after the set would break and we’d wait for Bob and I’d call room service. Back

then they didn’t know what room you were calling from and I’d say ‘hi can you send up a steak please and they’d say you got it thank you’ and minutes later they’d come up with the cart with the food to his room. He’d say ‘room service?

What you talking about I didn’t order anything’ but he would say ‘oh you brought up okay.’ He would never turn down food.”

“After we did this six or eight times finally on the set one day he said, ‘hey I don’t know who is doing this but order me some salmon or ribs once in a while’. He wasn’t even mad that we were sending him a steak,” Schwartz added.

Schwartz said he had almost no interaction with McGavin, known for a variety of roles including one season of the TV series “Kolchak: The Night Stalker” in mid-1970s.

“I’d talk to him at the table read and during the Santa scene because it was attached to the hotel we were staying at and I talked to him for a few minutes but that was it,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz also worked with Liza Minnelli in the 1985 TV movie “Time To Live.” “She was very kind to me and I got to meet one of my close friends for a quarter of a century during that film, Corey Haim who was like a little brother to me. I had a blast. It was a fun experience and she was very cool and I saw her a year afterwards in Long Beach Island where she was doing a show. She was very nice.”

Schwartz grew up in Bridgewater Township New Jersey. “I had an apartment in Seaside Heights in the summer of ‘85 and ‘86 for a whopping $400 a month and I had three months there in the summer. I graduated from Bridgewater in ‘86. I’ve always been proud to be from the area.

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The former actor served for a time as president of A Minor Consideration which is an advocacy organization for child actors that was formed in 1990. “It is trying to help kids deal with different things in their lives - drugs, alcohol, whatever it is. We have attorneys, doctors and we try to change child labor laws to try for the benefit of kids in the industry.

Corey Haim died at the age of 38, in 2010 from a substance abuse problem. “I miss him every day. God rest his soul. March 10 it will be 10 years even though it seems like yesterday,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz added, “to this day I haven’t watched one minute of anything he’s been in. I just can’t do it. He was my little bro. He was a great kid.

Only the good die young.”

He said he didn’t know much about “Leadership United” other than to agree to help out when a friend asked him to be a part of the group’s holiday fundraiser. “I said if you need me, I’m there.”

According to its website, the organization brings together veterans and local business leaders to find and cultivate the next generation of leaders by offering training programs for youth.

Schwartz is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah but when asked if he had any special traditions in celebrating it he responded, “you have chicken soup and mom makes latkes. My folks never did a Hanukkah bush or anything like that. Every so often I’d go to a Christmas party with friends but there were no Hanukkah parties. It wasn’t something that they did.”

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Capitol Chris Smith: Reflecting On The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

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preceded it.

The UDHR was born of the horrors of the Holocaust and World War II, as well as the imperfect attempt to achieve some sort of justice at the Nuremberg and Tokyo War Crimes trials. Recall, the defendants at Nuremberg and Tokyo had broken no

positive laws - indeed, they controlled the power of the state, which dictated the laws.

To dispense a modicum of justice to right the obvious injustice that had been done to millions of victims, Robert Jackson - a prosecutor at Nuremberg who took a leave of absence from his duties as a sitting as-

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It is this notion of a law above whatever the positive law may be at a particular moment in time which likewise animates the UDHR. There are some rights which are so fundamental, that the state may never take them away, regardless of the power it may wield at any moment.

We see this notion expressed, for example, in Article 26 of the UDHR, which states that “Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.” This is a right that is prior to the state - in other words, it is grounded in nature, and cannot be taken away by the state.

These are the rights which our Declaration of Independence referred to as “unalienable,” having been endowed upon us by our Creator. Foremost among these rights is of course the right to life, without which no other rights are possible.

This notion of Natural Law is certainly compatible with a Judeo-Christian tradition, one that directly inspired framers of the UDHR such as the Catholic Jacques Maritain, the Orthodox Charles Malik or the Jewish Rene Cassin.

But it is deeper and broader than that. It is not just Jeremiah and St. Paul who spoke about a law written in the heart, but Cicero and Confucius as well.

As Emilie Kao, director of the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Religion & Civil Society at the Heritage Foundation testified before Congress at a hearing Dec. 9, the UDHR drew from a diverse array of sources, “including Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Christianity.” Indeed, along with Malik, Maritain and Cassin, included among its drafters was Peng-chun Chang, who drew from the Chinese philosophical tradition and contributed a Confucian Natural Law perspective - the tao that is written in the heart.

Thus, I categorically reject any notion that when we hold the government of the People’s Republic of China to account for its cruelty, abuses and violations of human rights norms, we are seeking to impose Western standards upon it.

Far from it - it is a universal norm, and one very much consonant with a Chinese notion of a tao, or a law, which is above any positive law arbitrarily imposed by the state.

The actions of Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party must be judged according to this law, and their mandate to govern - the Mandate of Heaven which the Confucians appealed to - depends on whether their actions conform with this norm. If they fall short, they are to be held to account.

Thus, when I speak of the barbarism of harvesting organs from Falun Gong practitioners or the cruelty of forced abortion and it deleterious impact on both women and children, or the incarceration of millions of (Rights - See Page 14)

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Ocean County Library Announces Online Book Club

TOMS RIVER – Registration is under way for the January 7 launch of Ocean County Library’s new One Book OCL Online Book Club, a free online forum for book discussions.

Ocean County Library cardholders and non-cardholders are eligible to take part.

Cardholders can download digital versions through the Library’s Freading®, OverDrive® and hoopla® services, or reserve print or audio versions.

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Book Club members can participate anywhere they have Internet access, on days and times convenient to them. Titles will be under discussion for about two months each.

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Discover Local History At Lakehurst Historical Society Museum

LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society maintains a collection of historical artifacts, books, pictures and documents which provide a record of a rich history which will help to educate those who wish to learn about an unknow part of local lore.

Charred remnants of the dirigible Hindenburg, which burned and then crashed here on May 6, 1937, and items from the Navy’s rigid airship program are always popular items to see when you visit the Society’s Museum.

The Museum is located at 300 Center Street, in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County. Old St. John’s Church it was built in 1874 by Irish Railroad workers.

Old Church items are on display are beautiful to see. An old cemetery surrounds the Museum.

The Museum opened in July, 1993 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance. People from many states and several foreign countries have come to see the items on display.

It is managed by all volunteer workers.

The Museum also has an old jail cell, Fire Department memorabilia, items and furnishings from the Pine Tree Inn, original paintings and many other items relating to Lakehurst’s past as a winter resort, early industrial community, and as the “Airship Capital of the World”.

A small research area and library are also available to help people begin their journey through local history. A beautiful Christmas display of old toys, as well as a number of seasonal and changing displays make the Museum a special place to return to several times a year.

The Museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Special tours and small groups can be accommodated with prior notice.

For more information call 732-575-6904 or e-mail at BillSchmidt1000@aol.com.

Tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – Representatives of the Fulfill Food Bank received a holiday surprise in the form of a $50,000 check from Wells Fargo.

The donation to Fulfill will go to assist the organization with its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in the region.

The donation is in addition to the $25,000 Wells Fargo previously donated to Fulfill earlier in the year.

Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno said the donation “will enable us to provide 150,000 meals to our neighbors in need in Monmouth and Ocean counties who have fallen on hard times.”

“We thank Wells Fargo for the additional funding this holiday season as well as for the support they provided to us earlier in the year to address the critical issue of food insecurity,” Guadagno added.

Fulfill has served an additional 3 million meals since the pandemic hit the Jersey Shore. Pre-COVID, Fulfill was serving 136,000 people, 50,000 of them children.

Fulfill has seen a 40% increase in the demand for food since the onset of the crisis.

Currently, Fulfill is feeding 215,000 people, 70,000 of them are children.

Fulfill assists with tax preparation, connecting people to SNAP (food stamps) benefits, and with job training in the organization’s culinary program.

Manchester Teacher To Receive Grant

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A township teacher who requested votes from the community and fans of the Sonic fast food chain, will be receiving funds for classroom supplies through the restaurant’s Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign.

In partnership with nonprofit teacher crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose and with the help of Sonic fans, Karen Kelliher who teaches at Ridgeway Elementary School, was among local teachers up-voted to receive $476 for essential materials to create an engaging learning environment.

“Celebrating public school teachers

through our Fall Voting Campaign feels special every year, but especially this year, as our incredible public school teachers are going the extra mile to keep their students inspired, regardless of where their classroom may be,” said Christi Woodworth, vice president for public relations for Sonic.

Kelliher earned the funds for the school’s project “Ready! Set! Let’s Explore Through Play.”

The first Sonic to come to New Jersey was based in Waretown. Another Sonic came to Manahawkin but both are no longer operating but several exist in other areas of the state.

Volunteer Fire Fighters, First Aiders Needed

LAKEHURST – Volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members are urgently needed.

Staffing remains at an extremely critical level, which could affect the long-term future of these vital organizations. These

organizations exist for the community, but community involvement is required for them to continue. Training is provided. Contact Borough Hall at 657-4141 or 657-4161 for additional information or to volunteer.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Winter Adult Exercise Classes Announced

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced the following Winter Adult Exercise Classes: Exercise with Ease: This Exercise Program uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, maintain range of motion and muscular strength. The gentle workout also helps to increase overall stamina. Participants may perform the exercises while seated in a chair. A perfect class for people suffering with arthritis.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River.

Date: All classes are on Mondays and Fridays.

Session 1: January 4 through January 29 (no class1/18).

Session 2: February 1 through February 26 (no class 2/15).

Time: 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

Tai Chi with a Yoga Twist: This program improves the quality of life for people with joint pain without any knowledge of Tai Chi. This ancient practice combines agile steps, joint safe exercise and mental strength to improve mobility, breathing and relaxation in ways that help you feel better. In this class you will learn warm up and cool down exercises and six basic movements along with some meditation.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Program Room, Parks Adminis-

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Date: All classes are on Mondays and Fridays.

Session 1: January 4 through January 29 (no class 1/18).

Session 2: February 1 through February 26 (no class 2/15).

Time: 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

Walk N’ Workout: Calling all energetic adults…this class is just what you’re looking for. It is easy, fun and the perfect exercise workout for adults. You can also meet new workout buddies. Using high energy and low impact exercises, you will enjoy this total body experience. In this class, you will get range of motion, strength, flexibility and endurance along with some mind and body exercises. The instructor will provide all equipment needed to get that total body workout. Exercise can be completed standing or seated. Complete your day with a short walk on the beautiful trails of Cattus Island County Park.

Participants must have a check for $45 made payable to Linda Osowski on the first day of class.

Location: Classroom, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River.

Date: All classes are on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Session 1: January 5 through January 29.

Session 2: February 2 through February 26.

Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person for registration.

For more information, visit oceancounty parks.org or call 732-506-9090.

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Finally, as we contemplate that profound document that is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I ask that we also reflect on what is the source of the rights of which we speak. Rights emphatically do not come from the state, for, as we saw in the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust or the Armenian genocide, the state which is the sole grantor of rights can take them away, and in so doing, commit grave offenses against human dignity.

Rather, the source must be transcendent, objective, immutable.

Ocean County’s Prescription Drop-Off Sites

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has released the locations for prescription drop-off sites. The sites have drop boxes for unused, expired and otherwise unwanted prescription drugs, as a means to safely dispose of them.

For more information, go to ochd.org.

The locations of the drop boxes are mainly held in police station lobbies. The sites include: Barnegat Police Department, 900 West Bay Avenue; Berkeley Township Police Department, 631 Pinewald Keswick Road; Brick Township Police Department, 401 Chambers Bridge Road; Jackson Police Department, 102 Jackson Drive; Lacey Township Police Department, 808 West Lacey Road in Forked River;

Lakewood Police Department, 231 Third Street; Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department, 665 Radio Road; Long Beach Township Police Department, 6805 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Township; Manchester Township Police Department, 1 Colonial Drive; Ocean Township Police Department, 50 Railroad Avenue in Waretown; Seaside Heights Police Department, 116 Sherman Avenue; Stafford Police Department, 260 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin; And Toms River Police Department, 255 Oak Avenue in Toms River.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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ly, making sure your hearing technology remains positioned in or behind your ear as intended.

• Communicating While Wearing A Mask • Speak clearly and slowly at a natural volume.

• If not understood, repeat rather than rephrase.

• Ensure hearing aids are turned on.

• Avoid or minimize background noise.

• Face your conversation partner.

• Keep your smartphone or pen and pad handy to write or type out a note if needed.

• Choose a well-lit area to aid in making eye contact, interpreting expressions and — if clear masks are used — reading lips.

I lost my hearing aid should I do?

First, you need to take a deep breath and retrace your steps. Most hearing instruments are found if you give it at least a few days. Many hearing aids allow you to “LOCATE” their hearing aids through their APP. There is a build in GPS that will allow you to “Find Your Hearing Aids.” Check to see if your hearing instrument has that feature, and if it does, make sure you properly download the APP to take advantage of the GPS locator. Please remember that once your hearing aid battery loses charge (if you’re wearing rechargeable hearing aids) or loses power (zinc air batteries last about 4-7 days), you will not be able to locate them.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer any questions you may have regarding your hearing care needs. We hear you and we are always here for you in 2021. Please feel free to contact our office at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.

Face masks may be the new normal, but many people are still getting the hang of wearing them with hearing aids. From falling out during mask removal to being obstructed by the mask itself, hearing aids — specifically behind-the-ear styles — can become lost or damaged. In fact, at Garden State Hearing & Balance Center, since June 2020, we have had over 45 patients lose their hearing aids due to wearing masks. The majority of them were covered under their 3-year loss policy.

What can you do? As your hearing care team, we want to make sure nothing stands in the way of communicating your best. That includes helping you protect your devices. With these quick and easy tips, we’ll have you handling your face mask and hearing technology together like a pro.

Tricks for Wearing a Mask • Pull long hair into a bun and wrap the elastic of the mask — if it’s long and strong enough — around the bun, instead of your ears.

• Sew a button on either end of a 4-inch piece of fabric. Wrap the mask elastic around the buttons. The fabric sits at the back of your head and eases the strain on your ears.

• Sew a button on either end of a soft headband. Position the headband above your ears and wrap the mask elastic around the buttons, removing the strain from your ears.

• Choose masks that tie in the back. You can fi nd videos online showing how to create your own that don’t place pressure on your ears.

Tip for Safely Removing a Mask • Take your mask off slowly and mindful-

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

The New Medications In 2020

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s time for my annual report about the novel medications that were approved in the year 2020. I’ve been writing this yearly article for more than 20 years! Many drugs in 2020 were fast-tracked in order to come to market faster. While you read this, keep in mind that I’m read worldwide, but I am only listing the American brand names, so please ask your doctor what the brand name is in your country. Also, the two COVID vaccines from Modern and Pfizer are not yet FDA-approved, however an Emergency Use Authorization has been signed, and therefore distribution is occurring as we speak. FDA approval will come shortly.

Pizensy (Lactitol), Rx, Oral - This medication is used for constipation, especially the unrelenting type that has no obvious cause (termed “idiopathic”).

Lactitol is the active (generic) ingredient name which is a common additive in many prescription drugs. It has been around and used as a sweetener for low-calorie foods. You may have heard of its cousins which are also used so sweeten foods… erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol.

Ayvakit (Avapritinib), Rx, Oral - This medication is for stomach tumors and it’s taken once daily on an empty stomach.

The FDA fast-tracked approval for this medication based upon a nationwide test conducted on 204 patients with a metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), or one that could not be surgically removed.

The drug seeks to shrink the tumor.

Tepezza (Teprotumumab-trbw), Rx, IV injection - This medication is

given as an infusion to people with a specific eye problem caused by Graves’ disease. The disorder sometimes causes a person’s eyes to bulge out, and Tepezza helps over time. It does not stop the autoimmune process. It seems to flare up problems for people who have pre-existing inflammatory bowel disease.

Nurtec ODT (Oral Disintegrating Tablets), Rimegepant, Rx, Oral - These quickly dissolving pills work for a day or two and help with symptoms of a migraine. In a study of 1,351 people those who took the drug experienced improvement from light and sound sensitivity, as well as nausea at the 2-hour interval (compared to the placebo group). This is a treatment, not a preventative agent. If you have migraines, you would love my book, “Headache Free” available on Amazon.

Sarclisa (Isatuximab), Rx, Injection - Used for the treatment of resistant multiple myeloma, this newer agent is slightly easier to administer because it’s faster for patients. As part of its mechanism of action, it acts like a CD38 inhibitor binding to myeloma cells and blocking growth or slowing spread. Before Sarclisa, one had to also take an FDA approved CD38 inhibitor such as daratumumab along with other treatments. This new drug is not a first line agent, it is for people who have not responded to other meds.

Retevmo (Selpercatnib), Rx, Oral - This treats people with either thyroid cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. It’s in a category of drugs called “kinase inhibitors” and it’s not like traditional chemotherapy. It is very targeted so there are fewer side effects.

(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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U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker: $2 Million Given To Public Housing Authorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced the awarding of $1,917,124 in federal funding to public housing authorities across New Jersey to help families in federally-assisted housing achieve fi nancial independence by increasing income

and building savings. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program.

“By linking families to critical job-training, child care, and educational services, the FSS program empowers families to

develop the skills and systems needed to set them on a pathway towards fi nancial independence,” said Sen. Menendez.

“Achieving and maintaining financial independence is a step towards helping families build better futures and pursue the American dream.”

“Helping New Jersey families achieve fi nancial independence through proven federal programs like this is an important step towards strengthening the core of New Jersey’s communities,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal investment will help lift up communities by providing New Jersey families with tools to increase income and build savings.”

The following grants were awarded: Atlantic City Housing and Redevelopment Authority - $64,724 Housing Authority Count of Morris $86,892 Housing Authority of Gloucester County - $53,677 Housing Authority of Plainfield - $69,000 Housing Authority of the Borough of Fort Lee - $55,000 Housing Authority of the Borough of Madison - $72,000 Housing Authority of the City of Camden - $56,545 Housing Authority of the City of East Orange - $72,000 Housing Authority of the City of Jersey City - $275,886 Housing Authority of the City of Newark - $134,897 Housing Authority of the City of Paterson - $56,737 Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy - $139,243 Housing Authority of the City of Vineland - $70,000 Housing Authority of the Township of Irvington - $37,879 Housing Authority Town of Dover (not Toms River) - $35,514 Lakewood Housing Authority - $73,605 Lakewood Twp. Residential Assistance Program - $60,438 Monmouth County - $72,000 NJ Department of Community Affairs - $72,000 Passaic County Public Housing Agency - $123,466 Pleasantville Housing Authorit y $77,699 The Housing Authority of the City of Orange - $68,000 Trenton Housing Authority - $63,331 Woodbridge Housing Authority - $26,591 NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total

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The questions often Christopher R. Shea Esq. arises, “What happens if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury.

Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Senior Needs Increasing Through 2021

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The end of the year is here already. Many have said it can’t come soon enough but with 2021’s arrival just around the corner, Ocean County officials want to assure seniors who rely on the county’s home delivered meals program that it will continue.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services said, “the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the need for home

delivered meals for seniors living in Ocean County.”

He added, “while this program has always been a lifeline for the elderly living in the County that has never been truer than this year.” As the pandemic worsened and greater restrictions were put in place across the County, senior centers and congregate nutrition sites where older adults gather for a meal and socialization were forced to close.

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with meals were unable to visit with seniors.

“We now had a greater need and we had to address it. In order to do so we surveyed our congregate participants and anyone in need of a meal was added to the home delivered meal program. Our numbers almost doubled,” Vicari said.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders on Dec. 16 approved seven contracts for Community Services Inc. which includes providing almost 200,000 meals in 2021 to

1,940 clients.

“Before the pandemic began, we delivered meals to about 1,100 seniors a day. Now, we are looking at delivering meals to almost 2,000 seniors daily. This is a monumental task but one that comes with immeasurable benefits as we provide a service that keeps our most vulnerable citizens safe at home,” Vicari said.

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Plastic is a by-product of oil, and companies like Shell, Exxon and BP are responsible for the mass production of this material.

As the planet steers away from fossil fuels and transitions to renewable energy, the oil industries are looking at plastic production as their new ticket to growth.

In the last 10 years, these companies have invested some $89 billion into chemical plants that produce plastic, and growth has been exponential. Plastic continues to be mass produced, despite the negative impact it has on the planet, because it’s cheap, durable, and versatile.

Worldwide, factories produce some 400 million tons of plastic a year.

These are some of the facts that were part of a Save Barnegat Bay presentation, who hosted two other non-profit groups, Save Coastal Wildlife, and The Plastic Wave Project.

The groups are asking citizens to help in a pilot study by collecting data on Barnegat Bay by cleaning up microplastics, which are pieces of plastic debris in the environment that are 5mm or less.

All plastic starts off as small pebbles called nurdles, which are shipped all around the world to manufacturing companies where the beads are melted, colored and shaped into plastic goods, explained Erika Bernal of The Plastic Wave Project.

Plastic, which is made out of nonrenewable resources is everywhere - in homes, offices, schools, in the soil, and ultimately, in the ocean, Bernal said.

Nurdles are a huge problem because animals mistake them for food. Nurdles can cause digestive blockages in animals, starvation, and even death for a lot of organisms.

Microplastics enter the food chain when microscopic organisms, called zooplankton, are eaten by fish. When animals eat animals that have ingested plastic, they consume that plastic, too. An ever-expanding roster of wildlife eats microplastics.

In the marine environment, nurdles can act as a sponge and absorb organic pollutants that are in the water, and they can leach out chemicals that are in the plastics themselves, so fish also absorb the pollutants, she said.

Nurdles are one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution in the environment.

Microplastics can be categorized into two main groups: primary microplastics are nurdles that are engineered by companies for a specific purpose such as glitter, sequins and other types of plastic used in the crafting world. Fibers that shed from tires are also primary microplastics, as is foam used to stuff pillows.

Secondary microplastics come from the breakdown of larger plastic items, such as

fragments from plastic toys, plastic bottles, bags, and fibers from synthetic clothes, Bernal said.

Single use items like water bottles, trash liners, food wrappers, balloons, toothbrushes, plastic cutlery, and much more are designed to be thrown out and discarded quickly, and if this waste isn’t properly disposed of or managed, it can easily become pollution, she said.

Save Coastal Wildlife president and director Joe Reynolds said that the average American is responsible for over 280 pounds of plastic waste a year. Each European person is responsible for some 120 pounds a year, and India generated the next largest amount of plastic waste per capita, about 44 pounds a year.

Most people have heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the north Pacific Ocean, which is a huge collection of floating trash and plastic - there are actually two of them in the Pacific Ocean, he said, and most of that plastic is microplastic.

The Atlantic Ocean also has a Great Plastic Garbage Patch, located around the Sargasso Sea, which is the habitat for a wide variety of marine species and is a migration area for commercial fish and birds, Reynolds said.

Nadia Serghis of The Plastic Wave Project said that the non-profit groups are interested in learning where microplastics congregate along the Jersey Shore. The group also wants to bring awareness and educate the public about microplastics, she said.

“Only nine percent of plastic is actually recycled, and recycling plastic has a limit, so once plastic is made it can never really go away,” she said.

She said it’s more about “turning off the tap” to produce less plastic.

Education and Outreach Coordinator for Save Barnegat Bay Graceanne Taylor said while environmental groups “demonize plastic because it’s such a problem,” she noted that plastic is an important resource.

“We need plastic,” she said. “It is something that has moved our medical industry forward, technology has moved forward... we need to be cognizant of eliminating the single-use plastics and the plastics that are able to be replaced with a better alternative, because we need that resource for more important things.”

Eliminating all plastic is not realistic or practical, Taylor added.

How To Help To volunteer to help conduct microplastic research along the Jersey Shore, visit plasticwaveproject.com or savecoastalwildlife. org for more information.

The collected data will be used to bring attention to where the microplastic “hot spots” are, where the debris is coming from, and could eventually lead to public policy changes.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Volunteering During A Pandemic: How to Help Your Community Safely

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – During the holiday season, many people strive to donate to others less fortunate or volunteer at pantries where you can help serve a Christmas meal to someone. Yet, with the ongoing pandemic due to COVID-19, there has been a higher need of donations across the board. So how can one volunteer and help donate in a safe manner?

Fulfill, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been seeing the demand for food rising during the coronavirus crisis as soup kitchens and schools are closing. According to Fulfill, they have seen a 40 percent increase in the demand for food since the start of the pandemic. The increase remains steady.

Feeding America estimates the number of New Jersey residents struggling to put food on the table will climb to 56 percent within the coming months and the number of food-insecure children is expected to grow even more, by 75 percent.

“The cost of food has gone up exponentially since the start of the pandemic. A year ago, we paid $22,000 for a tractor trailer load of canned vegetables. Today, we’re paying $69,000,” Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno stated.

“Pre-pandemic, Fulfill was feeding 136,000 people, including 50,000 children. Today, we are feeding 215,000 people, including 70,000 children.”

Fulfill is partnered with over 250 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day programs, group homes, and more. They’ve served 2.8 million more meals this year than they did the same period last year due to COVID-19.

The Freehold Area Open Door is a non-profit associated with Fulfill that provides emergency food, emergency funding, mentoring, and scholarships to those in need. They offer four different programs: a Food Pantry Program, an Emergency Funding/Advocacy Program, an After School Program, and a Scholarship Program.

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“Because of the pandemic, we have seen a continuous stream of more people on our line,” said Geralyn Fraggetta-Drury, the Director of Freehold Area Open Door. “We did have a small drop before Thanksgiving and it is now picking up again. If we face another closure, we can expect to serve 250 to 300 people in under two hours.”

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with a skeleton crew with safety measures in place,” Geralyn said. “There are lots of things that volunteers can do to help us while remaining safe. We need drivers to pick up our area store donations, we offer no contact delivery for our seniors and homebound clients.”

“If individuals don’t want to volunteer in-person, there is always a ‘most needed’ list for the pantry and that will help us fill in the holes in our pantry.”

Amanda Mehrman from Just Believe Inc. expressed the struggles the organization went through during the pandemic.

“In the beginning we took quick action to bring food and basic essentials to not only the homeless community, but those in motel settings and our elderly community,” Amanda said. “When the state first shut down… churches and pantries, many had nowhere to go to receive food.”

Just Believe Inc., a non-profit based in Toms River but helps across the county, is dedicated to supplying basic and immediate needs to the local disenfranchised and homeless community. Their mission is to help individual progress from homelessness to contributing members of society. They do so through outreach warming centers, affordable housing advocacy, and working with local programs and organizations that assist people in leading self-sustaining lives. Just Believe Inc. provides the proper supporting resources needed to bring hope and success to those in helpless situations.

“We collaborated with a group of volunteers to go out into the community with bagged meals, delivered to motels in the area and went shopping for the elderly so they could stay home,” Mehrman said. “We were the first responders so to say. The community has since developed a system of getting people food with Peoples Pantry open five days a week, the schools handing out free lunch, and food distribution locations spread in the area.”

Mehrman stated if anyone is looking to volunteer they can email her at: amanda@ justbelieveinc.org and fill out one of their volunteer packets. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines, they are limited to how many volunteers they can have in their Riverwood code blue center and boutique, but they do still have a need.

If anyone wishes to donate monetarily they can go to their website at justbelieveinc.org.

Individuals can also drop off donations for the Thrift store at the Boutique located at 734

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There are beige bins located at Riverwood Park Recreation Center; 250 Riverwood Dr, Toms River where you can leave clothing donations for them to hand out to their guests at the Code Blue Warming Center.

“We understand there are many who still feel that it is unsafe to volunteer in public places and we have several dedicated volunteers who are “sitting out” this year due to various health issues that leave them among the most vulnerable during this pandemic,” Amanda said. “However, the need to help the homeless and disenfranchised is still an issue in our community and the problem is growing larger each day with layoffs, shutdowns, and families being affected by the strain of our current world circumstances. One thing that is always needed in all circumstances is money. Whether it’s for security deposits, car insurance, phone cards, food, etc it all takes monetary donations to help others get over the hump and out of the hole they are in.”

The Human Concerns Food Pantry, located in the St. Francis Community Center in Long Beach Township, is another local pantry that is partnered with Fulfill. The organization uses their donation funds to purchase non-perishables, fresh produce, and meat from local grocery stores to give out to individuals in need.

“We believe the increase we’ve seen can be attributed to our reduced hours of availability, other food pantries have closed or reduced their hours, food pantries have struggled to receive food donations, and the increase in the unemployment rate in Ocean County,” Breanne (Gesicki) La Marco, the Program Director of Family Support Services at St. Francis said.

With the increase in visitors, the pantry is needing more donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Center in the Human Concerns Food Pantry any time Monday through Friday during regular business hours. If you have a large donation and need assistance, you can call to schedule a time to drop off at 609-494-8861 ext. 197.

“If someone wants to help out in a safe manner, we always have an Amazon Wishlist where people can donate items we need like personal hygiene products and nonperishable food items,” Breanne stated.

Anyone interested in donating can visit their website stfranciscenterlbi.org for the Amazon Wishlist link. You can also send a monetary donation via Paypal on their website or by mailing in cash or checks to: Human Concerns Food Pantry, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008.

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Seniors:

Continued From Page 22 Services Inc. for home delivered meals and a host of other services for seniors total $2.8 million. “In order to safely prepare and distribute meals to homebound older adults without exposing clients or employees to the virus, providers had to incur the cost of personal protective equipment, disinfectants and other products in addition to changes to the service delivery system,â€? said Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County OďŹƒce of Senior Services.

For example, drivers delivering the meals can no longer have close contact with clients including personally handing them their meal or talking with them face to face. All drivers are required to wear masks and gloves and maintain a distance of six feet so meals are now left on a table outside the front door or on the porch.

Drivers do wait to see if the consumer picks up the meal, to make eye contact and try to gauge how the consumer is doing from a distance.

LaFace said, “while these necessary protocols have somewhat diminished the impact of

the social connections previously enjoyed with consumers, they have allowed both seniors and drivers to be kept safe.�

To make up for the lack of social contact when delivering meals, Community Services Inc. has increased telephone reassurance and wellness calls and have been doing them daily during the pandemic. In addition to calling all home delivered meals and congregate site participants, they are also sending out encouraging post cards and notes reminding them that they are thinking of them and are there for them. They also continue to provide homebound seniors personal hygiene items including soap, toilet paper, paper towel and other household items.

Vicari noted, “this has been a diďŹƒcult year for so many people but especially those elderly people that are homebound. The pandemic has made it nearly impossible for them to get out for grocery shopping and other essentials. The home delivered meals program continues to be a lifeline for our seniors.â€? “In 2020, the program expanded in order to meet the challenges that come from the coronavirus. It is something our seniors rely on and we are committed to making certain it provides the help they need,â€? Vicari added.

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