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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi The Seaside Heights Boardwalk was packed on Labor Day as visitors enjoyed the nice weather.

By Alyssa Riccardi out the state in 2021, Now that the summer es have been in full deJERSEY SHORE – This tourism didn’t seem to season has officially mand this summer in the season, summer at the be affected much. How- come to a close, here’s Long Beach Island area.

Jersey shore was thriv- ever, a common theme what officials have to “We have been running ing after a rough 2020 throughout several busi- say about the summer on high occupancy in when many businesses nesses in both Ocean tourism for 2021: all aspects of lodging, and beaches were closed and Monmouth counties In Ocean County, Lori exceeding pre-pandemic due to the COVID-19 seemed to be staffing Pepenella, the CEO of the in some weeks. Southern pandemic. shortages, although this Southern Ocean County Ocean County Chamber Despite the pandemic was an issue in the entire Chamber of Commerce, of Commerce serves the still developing through- state. explained how business- (Tourism - See Page 4)

County Opens New Vaccine Clinic

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – As the COVID-19 mutations bring numbers of infected back up, and as kids head back to school, the Ocean Cou nt y Health De partment has opened a n e w v a c c i n a t io n clinic at the Ocean County Transpor tation Ser vices Complex in Manchester.

This building is lo-

cated at 2820 Ridgeway Road and will be open ever y Monday a nd Fr id ay f r om 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Add it ional ly, t he c l i n i c a t t h e RWJ Bar nabas Health Arena at Toms River Hig h School Nor t h has been reactivated.

That’s located at 1245 Old Freehold Road in Toms River, and will be open every Tues-

day, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“T he clinic opera t io n a t t h e a r e n a ran so smoothly, eff iciently and safely the first time around a nd we ex p e c t t he same results moving forward,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer.

“The Manchester site

will now give residents another convenient option.”

Bot h cli n ics w ill prov ide t he Pf i zer, Moderna and Johnson & Joh nson vacci ne options and will acc om mo d a t e i m mu nocompromised individuals in need of the additional third dose.

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beginning on September 20. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

The Health Departme nt re cord s positive test results for COVID-19. The numbers in Ocean County were relatively low c om p a r e d t o ot he r places in the country.

At the end of August, the numbers started (Clinic - See Page 14)

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Never Forget. Two words that mean a lot to those who were directly touched by the events of September 11, 2001. That doesn’t mean however, that those who weren’t born at the time can’t understand the depth of what happened that terrible day.

Two days prior to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, administrators, instructors and students of Ocean County College joined attendees under a tent to remember those of Ocean County, and beyond, who died that day.

Among those who spoke as the rain came down at the Campus Mall were OCC President Dr. Jon Larson, Assistant Dean Carolyn Showalter, and English instructor Ameer Sohrawardy.

Student singer Alfred Parchment sang the national anthem while 63rd Army (OCC - See Page 5)

Surf Club Purchase Takes Another Step Forward

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Two documents were signed to pave the way for the township to acquire the Surf Club property.

The total price of the purchase will be $7.3 million, township officials said. This money is coming from a few sources.

In August, the Township Council passed an ordinance to authorize the payment of the Township’s portion of $685,000 from the Open Space Trust Fund. Taxpayers currently pay 1.5 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to fuel this fund.

Toms River’s portion will be offset and is dependent upon Ocean County’s $1.88 million purchase of Township-owned land located next to Cattus Island Park and the Ocean County (Surf - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 official Destination Marketing Organization for the region and have been marketing to fill the demand for drive-to destinations and the rescheduling of celebratory gatherings to help our economy keep pace this past season,” Pepenella said. “There was increased confidence with traveling into our area, we found people seeking more information in advance to help them plan to fit all comfort levels.

We have had the opportunity to cut the ribbon on many new and expanded businesses this season adding more reason for people to explore.”

Pepenella stated that finding seasonal employees is always a concern each summer for several businesses.

“Since this crisis continues to produce shifts

in routines, procedures and availability, there are various reasons that retention of a seasonal, part-time and full-time workforce will still be a challenge. Many businesses have shared that adjusting hours of operation, products and services to accommodate ongoing labor and supply shortages will continue into the fall.”

Over at Six Flags Great Adventure, which is a major attraction to visitors of Ocean County and beyond, the park was busier than ever with many people excited to return.

“It’s been a very busy summer at Six Flags. People were very eager to return to the theme park to enjoy their favorite rides, plus new rides like the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster and limited-time attractions like Xpedition Dino. With the consistent heat, our waterpark Hurricane Harbor reached capacity many times,” spokesperson Kris-

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tin Fitzgerald said. “Our Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure also remained very popular. The self-guided safari experience is very unique, plus, it presents a safe and socially distant way for people to enjoy the animals from the privacy and comfort of their own vehicles. This is a great option for those who aren’t comfortable being around crowds.”

As for staffing, Six Flags actually raised their wages this year to remain competitive with other businesses.

“Hiring has been on par with prior years.

Staffing is a year-round process for us, since we operate through all four seasons. While we have various positions available, scare actors can earn $17.50 an hour as their base pay before bonuses (for example). This is up from $15 and hour last season,” Fitzgerald said. “Operating in an outdoor environment during the pandemic has been a plus for team members who don’t feel comfortable working indoors.”

During Labor Day weekend, beaches and boardwalks throughout the Jersey shore were full of visitors and locals.

Karen Carey, an Ocean County resident who frequently visits the Seaside Heights boardwalk, said she’s happy to out with friends and family.

Although, she feels that the boardwalk was just as crowded last year as it is this year.

“Actually, last year I was out on the boardwalk all last summer. My daughter has a house here so we’re always in the area. I mean, last summer the boardwalk was packed and almost everything was opened,” Carey said. “To me, this summer isn’t any different from last summer, because it’s just as crowded as last summer. It is weird to not wear a mask being indoors, but it’s nice

to see people.”

In Monmouth County, Commissioner Director Tom Arnone said despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brought to tourism, this summer was indeed busy.

“While final beach revenue numbers are yet to be finalized as many towns charge through September, it is very clear that this summer at the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County was incredibly busy.

The beaches, even in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, never really saw a decrease,” Arnone said. “The only thing that may have hindered attendance were the daily capacity limits many towns had in place in 2020. Regardless, the 2020 season had record-breaking beach badge revenue and we anticipate 2021’s summer totals to be on track with another successful season.”

Although many businesses had staffing issues this year, places at the shore were still overflowing with visitors.

“Businesses were busy and restaurants were packed. However, due to staffing shortages seen everywhere in the state, not as many parties could be served since there was not enough coverage.

Regardless, restaurants were busy throughout the summer and continue to be busy as we enter the ‘local summer’ season,” Arnone said. “Visitors and locals alike took precautions and businesses put safety measures in place to keep their patrons safe.”

“I also wanted to take this opportunity to note that the fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Monmouth County. There’s so much to do from fall festivals to enjoying the beautiful park system. More information about all of the great things to do this fall is available at tourism. visitmonmouth.com.”

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Continued From Page 1 National Guard Band Warrant Officer One Zachary Appleton and First Sgt. Kencis Kleinschmidt performed “God Bless America.”

Showalter said “we are gathered together today for three reasons, to remember those individuals whose lives were lost on 9/11/2001, to be thankful for the 20,000 individuals who were able to escape the carnage, and to teach the young people born since 2001 about the events on 9/11.”

In respect to the third reason, the work of Josephine O’Grady, Alessia Odato and MaryKate Naples, the winners of the 9-11 Student Writing Competition were showcased during the ceremony.

O’Grady had interviewed a New York City resident who witnessed the horror of the World Trade Tower buildings coming down. “This was a contest sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the English Department of OCC. It was a collaboration writing contest. I was told about it by Dr. Sohrawardy who organized it. I was one of his students.”

“I won the non-fiction category. I asked a person who lived in Manhattan who saw it all from her apartment window.

It was interesting. Interviewing someone who actually saw it made me realize that in terms of recovering from it, it was a whole different experience for people who lived in New York,” O’Grady said.

The Toms River Times, September 18, 2021, Page 5 The Bay Head resident added that “in terms of the landscape their entire world was being turned upside down. It messes with you mentally and emotionally and psychologically as well. You see it right in your face.”

O’Grady learned she was among the winners in June after her graduation.

She is a student at Kean University as a public health major and wants to pursue public policy in graduate school. “Now I understand the attacks with a new depth.”

Student MaryKate Naples was in 5th grade when the events of September 11, 2001 occurred. She wrote a touching and strong worded composition about losing her father who worked in New York City.

In her absence, her composition was read by Soharawardy. “Unlike our other two winners of the competition. She was alive and had personal recall of the events of 9/11. Her work was entitled “1618.’”

“There was no hiding from 9/11 it was everywhere and effected everyone,” she wrote. Her paper added that “no one was surprised by the actions (of her father) that morning. Every day he took care of the people around him including strangers or even a hitchhiker. He was the kind of dad who would turn everything into a lesson. He was a humble man and if something needed to be taken care of, he was usually ruthless about it. He ran almost 20 city blocks to the towers as everyone else ran for their lives.”

She wrote that her father forced his way into the building and convinced the chief into letting him into the lobby. The chief called him the elevator man and he did whatever he could to free the people who were trapped in the most complex elevator system at the time.

Naples learned months later, in January 2002 that her father was truly gone when his remains were found. Her writing added a strong call for the U.S. government to release information about an FBI investigation concerning links to Saudi Arabia funding the terrorist effort. “Now I find our government is indeed hiding something.”

Downtown Dance Academy: Newest Addition To Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month.

The Ocean County Mall announced that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense.

Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child feel special while teaching the art of dance, fitness, self-esteem and the joy of

movement. The Toms River based studio offers various classes on styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro and more.

In addition to Downtown Dance Academy, the Ocean County Mall has announced two other stores and services opening soon: a Windsor Fashions store that sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories; and a Sola Salons which offers turnkey, move in ready salon studios and services.

For a full list of stores, visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall.

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While Odato’s composition concerned a fictional story of a young couple planning their wedding around the time of 9/11, the impact of her story was felt by the audience. The story concerned the death of a man who told his fiancé who also worked at the WTC, to stay home that day and take a day off to focus on the planning of their wedding. He went to work and died as a result of the attack.

The names of those Ocean County residents who died on 9/11 were read towa rd t he close of t he event. T he 63rd Army National Guard concluded the ceremony with a performance of “Amazing Grace.”

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The balance, $6.615 million, would come from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

“It’s been a process but I’m happy to take another step toward completing the purchase of the Surf Club Property. It’s important to preserve this beachfront property for our residents and we

expect to finish the acquisition in the fall. Open space preservation is and will continue to be a priority,” said Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill.

The new steps include the signing of two documents. The first is a tripartite contract of sale to acquire the property.

Hill said he also signed a Memorandum of Understanding that states the township will assume management and use of the property once acquired. In the near future this will be supplemented by a more formal “Management and

Use Agreement,” that will spell out the terms and conditions of the township’s management, including the installation of various amenities, such as the extension of the boardwalk, landscaping, restrooms, benches, and more.

The Township and the DEP are still in negotiations over the Management and Use Agreement.

All aspects of the Surf Club transaction are expected to be completed by year end.

The Ortley Beach nightclub was destroyed

by Superstorm Sandy and has remained closed

ever since. Locals have urged the township to purchase it and turn it into a recreational area.

There has been talk about having a gazebo and boardwalk (without amusements). Between the existing parking lot, and more that would be added, there could be 100 spots. The property, located at 1900 Ocean Avenue in Ortley Beach, is one of the few ocean-front tracts of land on the market. A developer had been circling it in the past.

The town had made an offer to the owner, but the owner thought it was worth more. This has led to an impasse where the town offered one amount, and the owner counteroffered a higher amount. As one councilman said, the town “won’t be held hostage” by the property owner.

At one point, it was reported that an appraisal of the property came in at $6.3 million but the seller’s appraisal was for $8.3 million.

The Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association has been pushing for the purchase for some time.

“I’m incredibly proud that we have made this acquisition happen for the community,” Councilwoman Maria Maruca said. “I want to thank everyone involved for their efforts, especially the OBVTA. It’s taken many people and several steps but we are almost there, and the end result is one that was important to advocate for and will benefit all the residents for many years to come.”

Councilman Daniel Rodrick had spoken out against the way this was done. He said that he’s not against the purchase but he’s more concerned about the price. The public already has a beach.

The government shouldn’t be spending money to buy off a private property owner and allow him to profit off of land that no one else wants to buy, he said.

Previously, there was an attempt to use the county’s open space fund to pay for the Cattus Island $1.88 million purchase but that fell through. Commissioner Gerry Little, who spoke on behalf of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, said there was no reason for the county to buy land from a town to preserve it when the town can just choose not to develop it.

He was concerned the trust fund would become a “political piggy bank.”

A spokesperson for the county said that the money didn’t come from the Natural Lands Trust. The money being used was originally in the 2019 Ocean County budget for acquisition and development of land. It’s a general budget allocation that circumvented this issue.

Funding was reallocated in the County’s 2020 budget, again for acquisition and development should a future need arise. The county therefore had the money available to purchase the tracts.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again.

With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure

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Keep in mind, that the sooner you get the letter in, the more likely it is to run. After October 12, there will only be two weeks of letters pages due to our print deadline.

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Letters To The Editor Support Law For Alzheimer’s Care Providing care for an individual living with dementia involves many unique and often challenging elements.

As the caregiver of a spouse that suffered from Alzheimer’s, I understand how complicated it is to navigate this health care maze.

My husband developed younger onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 59. He had a successful career and was a wonderful person, husband, and father. The disease robbed him of the ability to enjoy our life together, to appreciate his child and grandchildren and experience the joy of seeing them grow, and made him unable to work. Watching him deteriorate from a strong, intelligent, and loving person was truly devastating for us.

The medical profession does not fully understand younger onset of Alzheimer’s/dementia which led to a lot of doctor-hopping and frustration. In addition, the loss of his income created a financial hardship for us.

The cost of care for my husband was beginning to

exceed my income and I was faced with weighing the cost of quitting my job versus the cost of keeping my job. In 2020, caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provided an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care valued at nearly $257 billion.

Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in asking Congressman Chris Smith to co-sponsor the bi-partisan Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act (HR. 2517). The Act would create a path to better dementia care and address shortcomings in the way dementia care is currently delivered. Dementia care management allows people like me to more seamlessly navigate the health care and social support systems, and to obtain more timely access to care. Because comprehensive dementia care has been shown to reduce costs while providing better quality care, this legislation would also call on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test a payment structure for dementia care management.

This topic is dear to the heart of people who suffer from, or care for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia and we are grateful for Congressman Smith’s continued attention and leadership for Alzheimer’s and Dementia legislation. To learn more about this disease and how you can join the fight to end Alzheimer’s, visit alzimpact.org.

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Memories Of September 11 Live On Are you thinking about the events of September 11th? It was a fateful day in histor y that changed our lives.

We are surrounded by reminders - in addition to memorials and the preservation of some of the steel from the Twin Towers - if you were alive 20 years ago as it unfolded, you have visions in your head.

I know I do. I recall the

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exact minute I saw the first explosion on TV and then minutes later the second explosion. I knew I had old friends, school mates and neighbors working in those towers. As I went to work in Manhattan each day on the ferry, I saw the towers shine in the morning sunlight. As a kid I watched them be built. It was a fascinating sight to watch the world’s tallest buildings under construction.

Take a moment to remember… when airport security was not as serious and tedious as it must be today. How we look over our shoulder when travelling in public places - is that backpack unattended?

If you haven’t been to the site in western PA, take a moment to visit Shanksville and the Flight 93 National Memorial. None of those people deserved what happened to them that day… not the flights into the Twin Towers nor the Pentagon. Regular people doing thei r nor mal thing on an abnormal day.

I will never forget the next day as well - the morning after. The Jersey Shore smelled like smoke. When I went out for the morning paper, it was obvious the wind had blown south. A week later I had to drive north on the Turnpike, and the smoke was still billowing from the site.

Weeks and months later, returning to visit Staten Island, I saw the piles of ruined fire trucks and cars in the Fresh Kills landfill.

Now that we are at the 20th Anniversary, don’t forget you r neig hbor s, friends and fellow citizens

that died that day. And cherish your freedom.

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Critical Race Theory Concerns Are Not Conspiracies Editor’s note: This is in response to an editorial written by the news editor pointing out that some people who come to Board of Education meetings are repeating QAnon conspiracies without realizing they are.

Aren’t you supposed to at least pretend that you are a neutral party? The only people, groups, conspiracy theorists that talk about QAnon are radical leftists. The fact that you wrote “QAnon and NBC reported . . .” solidifies exactly where you stand.

I attend School Board meetings, my general knowledge of “QAnon” is that it is some laughable group that does not get taken seriously; I could be wrong. However, I attend School Board meeting because I have three children in the school district and I want to make sure that they are not being manipulated by leftist indoctrination like Critical Race Theory. Call me whatever you want, QAnon, a conspiracy theorist, a whacko . . .. whatever, CRT is evil and divisive. My children are not oppressors and the black students of our community are NOT oppressed. Parents all over the country are hopping mad because we received a front row seat into exactly what our children were being taught in the public school system

during the countless classes that Zoomed into our homes over the last year and a half.

Parents that have to work, live in NJ and homeschool their children don’t have time for nonsense QAnon conspiracy theories, we have real problems.

Jennifer Chinchilla Toms River

Biden Checking Watch Issue Is Performative Outrage Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the backlash President Biden received after photos emerged of him checking his watch during a ceremony for soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

This “checking his watch” story is (expletive deleted). If at any point he might’ve blinked, they would blamed him for closing his eyes and refusing to look at the grieving families.

Remember, these are the same people who were upset that Obama dared to hold a latte.

Dared to wear a tan suit. Dared to play golf or put his feet up on his desk.

They’re a bunch of crybabies who can’t find anything real to be upset about because Joe Biden is actually doing a good job, working every day trying to help Americans.

So instead of covering the lives of those lost, about whom they pretend to care, they use the occasion as an excuse for completely moronic political points. Once again, Republicans and right-wing media disrespect our troops.

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Holzapfel: Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against Payroll Tax Increases To Fund Unemployment

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (R-10th) are speaking out against Governor Murphy’s plan to replenish the unemployment insurance fund with a $250 million payroll tax hike on employers. The 10th District Legislators are criticizing the Governor for continuing to hurt businesses in the state.

“We are in this mess because of the Governor’s executive orders which delayed the reopening of many businesses and forced hundreds of

thousands of pandemic unemployment claims to be filed,” Senator Holzapfel stated. “Our caucus urged Governor Murphy to divert $6.2 billion in federal American Rescue Plan aid to offset the unemployment payouts, however, our requests were ignored and now our business owners are stuck with the bill.”

On Aug. 13, the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development posted a notice online that employers will have to begin paying a higher payroll tax rate to fund the depleted

unemployment insurance program. According to the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, that tax hike kicks in on Oct. 1.

“This is yet another devastating blow to our business owners who have shut down for months on end, struggled to find staff to fill positions and now they’re being forced to pay another tax,” said Assemblyman McGuckin.

“There’s no doubt that this tax increase will have a ripple effect for years to come and we’ll see many more businesses either leave the state

or close their doors forever.”

“Once again, Governor Murphy is doing his best to drive businesses out of New Jersey and saddle employers with another ridiculous tax increase to pay off massive unemployment debts,” Assemblyman Catalano added.

“The Governor needs to take a hard look at how other states have successfully used their federal relief money to replenish their state’s unemployment insurance program without hurting employers.”

Menendez: Senators Meet With Refugees At Joint Base

JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to meet with Afghan refugees currently sheltering there while they await resettlement.

“I am honored to extend a warm welcome to Afghan families arriving in the United States who have endured immeasurable sacrifice and loss to reach our country,” said Sen. Menendez.

“As the world bears witness to the Taliban’s brutal repression of the Afghan people in real time, it is our solemn responsibility to embrace our nation’s legacy as a bastion of hope for vulnerable and marginalized individuals fleeing this humanitarian crisis. I’m incredibly proud

to see New Jersey continue that proud history by welcoming Afghan refugees arriving on US shores and am grateful to the airmen and women who have stood up and helped during this process. Robust resettlement efforts, particularly of those Afghans who risked their lives and the lives of their family members in support of our nation, are not only crucial to refugees’ safety, but also a point of pride, a reflection of our fundamental values, a boost to our communities & a service to our nation’s strategic & humanitarian interests.”

“Throughout history, America has been a refuge for individuals fleeing war, persecution, and oppression. America must continue to shine as a beacon of light and hope for those most in need,” said Sen. Booker. “I was moved to meet with and hear the courageous stories of Afghan refugees, many of whom aided our

country and our armed forces over the past 20 years. I also want to express my gratitude to the brave men and women who helped evacuate Americans and Afghans in harm’s way, and to Fort Dix and the State of New Jersey for providing shelter to thousands of refugees, and for helping to resettle Afghan families.

We proudly welcome our Afghan brothers and sisters with open arms and remain committed to supporting them as they become a part of our great state and nation.”

JBMDL, which began accepting Afghan refugees on August 25th, rapidly worked to increase their capabilities to shelter up to 10,000 refugees as part of a nationwide effort to increase refugee capacity at military bases across the country. JBMDL is currently sheltering 9,000 refugees who fondly refer to the base as “Liberty Village.”

JBMDL is one of four U.S. military facilities designated to house Afghan refugees due its capacity and the region’s ability to support them.

The other bases are located in Wisconsin, Texas and Virginia. JBMDL previously sheltered about 4,000 Yugoslavian refugees in 1999.

While at JBMDL the senators toured the living facilities, medical screening facility, and dining facility and met with Maj. Gen. Mark D. Camerer, Commander of the Air Force Expeditionary Center, which is headquartered at JBMDL. Last month, Sen. Menendez led his colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to take swift, robust action to protect and support Afghan women leaders in the wake of the Taliban takeover in the country. The senator also applauded partner nations for hosting Afghan refugees seeking safe haven in the United States.

EATING YOUR WAY TO BETTER VISION

Everyone knows that carrots are good for eyes, but there are foods that are even better for eye health and keeping your vision sharp. Vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids are the most helpful nutrients when it comes to healthy eyes since they prevent cataracts and may also fight macular degeneration. Two of the best “bang for your buck” providers of these nutrients are kale and spinach. They also provide antioxidants that protect your eyes from light, smoke, and pollution. Vitamin C is one of these antioxidants and can also be found in grapefruit, strawberries, and brussels sprouts. Nuts, including almonds and pecans, have both vitamins C and E, which improve eye tissue health.

Healthy lifestyle habits, such as a wholesome diet and regular exercise, may help prevent many chronic diseases — including eye conditions. Getting enough of the nutrients listed may help reduce your risk. A diet that keeps your whole body healthy will likely keep your eyes healthy, too. To schedule an appointment, please give SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES a call today at 732-349-5622. One of the reasons so many people trust us with their eye care needs is that we make a concerted effort to provide our patients with convenient options. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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Prostate Cancer Support Group At Community Medical Center

TOMS RIVER – Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer, in the United States for 2021 are: About 248,530 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed; About 34,130 deaths will result from prostate cancer.

Feelings of depression, anxiety, or worry are normal when prostate cancer has become part of your life. Some men are affected more than others. But everyone can benefit from help and support from other people, whether friends and family, religious groups, support groups, professional counselors, or others.

The Prostate Cancer Support Group reaches out to men diagnosed with prostate cancer and to those with recurring disease or related issues. Topics that are discussed may include the side effects of treatment, the emotional impact of the disease, and the influence of prostate cancer on other areas of life. The group provides an opportunity for face-toface discussion and personal experiences We understand, there was a life before you found out you had cancer and life after you received your diagnosis. The new life brings

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with it uncertainty, fear, anger, sadness, and more. But you are not alone. Even with so many people being diagnosed sometimes you don’t know who to talk to; who to listen to, or what your future will hold. You may feel scared, unsure and alone. Your family and friends may be wonderful, loving, and supportive, but chances are they have not faced what you are facing. They mean well… they just don’t know. A prostate cancer diagnosis can be terrifying and alienating.

Thankfully, there is somewhere to turn for help for you, a family member or a friend.

Support groups are a community of people with a similar diagnosis or challenge who gather together to share knowledge, encouragement, and emotional comfort.

Community Medical Center here in Toms River has a Prostate Cancer Support Group that meets on the third Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. The location is 67 Riverwood Terrace Route 37 West, Building 2 on the third floor conference room behind the hospital.

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Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Fatal Boat Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – An 18-year-old has been charged with vehicular homicide after a fatal boat crash killed someone and injured four, police said.

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau responded to Antiqua Avenue on June 13 around 1:13 a.m. about a serious vessel crash in Barnegat Bay. The Toms River Police Department and local first responders were on scene treating four occupants for non-life-threatening injuries. A fifth occupant, Corey T. Molinari, 19, of Whippany, was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.

An investigation led by the Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, along with the NJSP Crime Scene Investigations Unit and investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that Juan A. Fernandez II, 18, of Towaco, was operating a 2014 Bennington Pontoon boat in the

Barnegat Bay when he hit the Intracoastal Waterway Marker #26 head on.

He was able to navigate the boat to Antiqua Avenue after the crash where he met Toms River police and first responders.

According to police, Fernandez initially said there were six people on the boat. It was later discovered that there were nine people on the boat and three left prior to the crash. At the time of the crash two occupants were ejected, police said.

Fernandez was charged with Vehicular Homicide (2nd Degree), Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide (3rd Degree), and Hindering (Third Degree). He was arrested in Boonton on September 8 and was taken to NJSP Tuckerton Station where he was processed and then later lodged at the Ocean County Jail pending a bail detention hearing.

The charges referenced are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

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TOMS RIVER – September is Hunger Action Month, and Toms R iver Township is committed to taking steps to raise awareness about the need to combat hunger - and encourage people to help make an impact.

Since the start of the pandemic, Fulfill has provided 9.1 million meals to Ocean County residents in need; and due to the pandemic, one in every six people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties received “emergency” food from Fulfill Since March of 2020, Toms River Township is continuing to partner with Fulfill to provide free emergency “crisis” food kits to families in need due to the pandemic. No registration or signup is required. The food distribution takes place every Friday at 11 a.m. at

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Food banks across the country, including Fulfill, will also host numerous events throughout the month of September to bring awareness and attention to encourage involvement in efforts to end hunger in their local community.

There are so many ways you can get involved: you can donate, volunteer, advocate and educate.

Pictured here is Alexa Palmieri, Community Engagement Specialist at Fulfill. Alexa received a Proclamation for Hunger Action Month from the Mayor & Governing Body.

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to come up to around 200 new cases a day. This is about half as much as the county had during the worst of it, in the winter of 2020.

“The Manchester clinic site is another good location that will serve many of our senior residents living in that part of the county,” said Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “There are still many people that are in need of the first, second or now an additional and booster dose and we want to make sure

people have convenient opportunities to get one.”

Ocean County Commissioner Director Gary Quinn added, “Our goal is to make getting the vaccine as easy as possible for everyone by providing clinics in as many regions of the county as we can. The moment we learned of the booster recommendations, the OCHD and its partners went to work making sure we had additional clinics and resources available to best serve our residents.”

Visit ochd.org for a detailed list of upcoming OCHD vaccination clinics and testing sites. You can call the county’s health information line at 732-380-5079 for more information.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The downtown municipal building is undergoing a facelift that will update and repair some of the aging structure.

The front of the building, facing Washington Street, used to be a private home almost a century ago. The rest of town hall is made up of additions.

All of the decorative fascia boards, railings, and stairs will be replaced, township officials said. Much of the original wood is rotting and will be replaced by a composite material that needs zero maintenance. The original appearance will continue to look historic, while the content will stand the passage of time.

The masonry lentils over the windows will also be replaced as they are cracking and in a state of failure, officials said. Two of the masonry stairs that are no longer used will be removed. One set of stairs

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will be replaced. The original porch of the house is generally not used other than for parades and events and essentially functions as a stage.

All of the soffits and gutters will also be replaced. The newer portion of the building, which dates back to the 1970s, had exposed cedar fascia that is now being eaten by carpenter bees. These will be replaced and clad with aluminum. There will be some decorative portions that will be accented with copper fish scale shingles to match the existing roofs. Additionally, the rear doors from the parking deck will also be replaced and upgraded to meet the current standards of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Mayor Maurice Hill noted that he would like the front part of the building finished before the Veterans Day parade but the entire project is expected to be done by the end of the year.

Leisure Knoll Community Garage Sale

MANCHESTER – Leisure Knoll at Manchester located off Route 70 West is pleased to announce they are having a Community Garage Sale on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is September 19. Just stop at the front gate

on Route 70 for your map and home locations. Some sale items will be furniture pieces, clothes, art, knick- knacks, books, gardening items and so much more. For questions, contact Marilyn at lighthouse4mar@aol.com.

CORRECTION In the article “Ocean Of Love Fundraiser To Return With High Hopes,” it was stated that the fundraiser starts on September 23. It actually ends on September 23. We regret the error.

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Groups Delivered Hygiene Items To Seniors During Pandemic

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Local car dealerships are getting a big thank you for their role in supporting members of Ocean County during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Following the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, and the public hoarding of sanitization and personal hygiene items, many homebound seniors were unable to find toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, bleach, and disinfectants.

Seniors began to ask us for assistance from the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean County who were trying to obtain these items. Members of the agency reached out to community partners, like the Causeway Family of Dealerships, Honda of Toms River, and the Ocean County Commissioners for help getting the word out to the Ocean County community of this urgent need.

The Causeway Family of Dealerships and County Commissioners provided public notice, and the United Way placed Meals on Wheels vehicles at the dealership locations in Manahawkin

and Toms River to collect donations of personal hygiene supplies for seniors.

The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties contacted their member agencies and obtained thousands of donated rolls of toilet paper and paper towels, and the Causeway Family of Dealerships purchased and donated thousands more.

United Way members started delivering personal hygiene supplies to homebound consumers in April of 2020, and by the beginning of May 2020 and distributed more than 3,000 rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer and soap to over 1,000 homebound Ocean County Seniors.

The delivery of sanitization and personal hygiene items continued until the end of June 2021. During those 14 months the agency delivered more than 17,400 rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer and soap to our homebound consumers

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Man Pleads Guilty After Fleeing Fatal Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Toms River man has pleaded guilty to Vehicular Homicide after fleeing the scene of a fatal parkway crash that killed a man.

On September 5, two men had pulled over near mile marker 86 on the Garden State Parkway due to a minor crash. Daniel Cintron and Frank Puglisi were exchanging their insurance information when Roberto Sandoval-Guerrero, 37, of Toms River, drove into them.

Puglisi was hit in his arm but Cintron was knocked into traffic and run over by passing cars. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

According to police, Sandoval-Guerrero continued to drive down the Parkway and eventually ditched his car and fled on foot.

He was later found in the area of Route 9 and Church Road where he was arrested.

Sandoval-Guerrero was charged with Vehicular Homicide; Knowingly Leaving the

Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident; Causing Death or Injury While Driving with a Suspended Driver’s License; Assault

by Auto; and Resisting Arrest.

On September 15, Sandoval-Guerrero pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide as well as Driving While Intoxicated.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael Abatemarco and Assistant Prosecutor Andrew Leimbach who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, New Jersey State Police, Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, ultimately resulting in Sandoval-Guerrero’s guilty plea, and soon his state prison sentence.

Toms River Vest-A-Cop Returns

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police Officers are teaming up with the staff at Pizza Hut on Route 37 East for the 31st Annual Vest-A-Cop on September 27 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Toms River’s finest will be waiters and waitresses for the night to raise money for the Bullet Proof Vest Fund. This fund continues to vest officers and keep them safe.

You’re invited to let your local officers “serve” your dinner, and have the great oppor-

tunity to meet the officers that “serve” you!

Enjoy a night of fun for the entire family.

Festivities will include a dunk tank, bounce houses, live band, DJ Mike West, first responder displays, K9 demo and more. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will also be there to create children identification cards.

For more information, visit trpolice.org.

All tips and donations will go to “PBA 137 Vest Fund.”

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OC Artists Guild To Host Artisan Market

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild is thrilled to offer an Indoor/Outdoor Artisan Market on September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists will be lining the street and beautiful property selling paintings, jewelry, hand-made soap, sea glass art, photography, garden art and much more!

Enjoy the Victorian Porch with beautiful views of the Toms River. Inside the building are three galleries of art to view. They look forward to reconnecting with friends and meeting new

visitors to showcase all that Ocean County Artist Guild has to offer.

Ocean County Artists’ Guild is open to the public on Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.

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For information about the non-profit Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s Events, art classes, workshops, to volunteer or make a donation, visit ocartistsguild.org/events#market for specific event details. Call 732-270-3111 or email us at info@ocartistsguild.org.

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This successful family owned business has a long standing excellent reputation serving the community with great homemade food over the past five decades.

Located on highly trafficked State Route 9 in Howell's Aldrich Plaza shopping center, this neighborhood favorite is surrounded by other busy retailers, including large anchor stores. A pillar of the community, this bustling business has loyal clientele and a constant flow of people. Specializing in breakfast and lunch service, additional income streams include take-out and delivery; heat-n-eat home cooked prepared meals, catering with strong local and municipal following; and Express bus ticket sales for Academy and NJ Transit. The business is open daily from 5:30 am to 2 pm. New owners can keep the same hours as this very profitable business or extend them for much more growth potential.

Current owners are retiring but willing to train the purchaser. With a substantial down payment, they may also be willing to hold the mortgage for a qualified buyer.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Hearing helps you stay connected to your world. It’s also a window into your health.

That’s why it’s a clear choice for your hearing health — our locally owned practice of 31 years provides before, during, and after treatment.

Personalized Care At our locally owned practice, you can take your time. You can discuss how your hearing affects the important things in your life. You also get to share what you hope better hearing does for your life. The more you share, the more personalized your treatment plan is.

Comprehensive Service At our homegrown practice, your evaluation includes what your provider knows to be best practices. Every step is critical to the process, from the hearing screening to the test of how well your eardrum functions. No one at a “home office” decides your needs.

Educated Decisions At our locally owned clinic, you’re educated about the process beforehand, so you’re prepared and at ease throughout. You also learn about your unique hearing loss and why hearing aids would be beneficial. Your decision ends up being the best kind — an informed one.

Technology Selection With hometown hearing care, you get technology recommendations that meet your unique needs. Your provider has access to the choices they truly believe to be the best, no matter the brand.

Dedication to Your Success Our locally owned practice recognizes that adjusting to hearing aids takes time. At complimentary follow-ups, you get to provide feedback on your experience. Your hearing aid programming is adjusted, and you get tips and encouragement.

A Relationship, not a Transaction You build a relationship with the team at our local hearing practice. A newborn, a new job, or a new hobby could change your listening lifestyle. Your homegrown hearing team is in a unique position to understand your new situation. At your next visit, you can share with us the exciting details and get your hearing aid programming adjusted.

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Come on in! We’ll chat, clean your devices, and check how well you’re hearing. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing.com

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

7 Medications Have Interesting Off-Label Uses

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Medications aren’t always used for what they were intended for. Many drugs are FDA approved for one condition, but later on, after use on the mass population, new valuable uses are found for the same drug. Since it takes time and money to bring a drug to full FDA-approved status, the medications are simply ordered by physicians and other prescribing practitioners for what’s called an “off-label” use.

Physicians are most apt to prescribe off-label medications for children, or for patients facing life-threatening or terminal disorders. To give you an example of other off-label uses, take a look at these popular medications and their traditional approved use, as well as their off-label use. It’s interesting!

Ambien® (Zolpidem). America’s favorite sleeper! This medication is approved and indicated for insomnia, but it has an off-label use that some doctor’s know about. It minimizes jet lag when you fly to another time zone and you take it on the long overnight flight.

Glucophage® (Metformin). This is a block buster medication traditionally used to reduce blood sugar in people who have Type 2 diabetes. As for its off-label uses, it could help PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms.

Neurontin® (Gabapentin). Used conventionally for neuropathic pain, this drug has an off-label use for bipolar disorder, as well as restless legs syndrome.

Minipress® (Prazosin). This medication

is used to control high blood pressure, but off-label it is prescribed to help with nightmares that are associated with PTSD. Pamelor® (Nortriptyline). Nortriptyline is FDA approved and indicated for depression. This antidepressant is frequently prescribed for neuropathy, and to help people stop smoking.

Risperdal® (Risperidone). This is a medication approved to treat schizophrenia or acute manic phases of bipolar disorder.

It has an off-label use for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) as well as symptoms of autism and Tourette’s syndrome.

Pepcid® (Famotidine). This is a commonly used medication for heartburn and reflux, and it’s sold over-the-counter in the United States. When it comes to off-label uses, famotidine is prescribed to reduce gastritis symptoms associated with non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

The list of off-label uses above is the tip of the iceberg. This phenomena is fascinating and it clearly demonstrates the importance of utilizing unapproved drugs to help with conditions that don’t respond to traditional remedies. Using a drug for its off-label use may spawn ethical question for some of you.

In other words, would you be afraid of taking medications that are not FDA-approved?

Or would this concern be minimized if your pain level was high enough to try it, for example? It’s a discussion to have with your own practitioner. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you. Please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Fire Company #1 Auxiliary will be hosting a Mum Sale and Craft Vendor Event on September 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 25 Substation, 39 Cardinal Drive, Toms River.

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PROMISING LONG-LASTING RELIEF FOR NEUROPATHY SUFFERERS Read All About How These Jersey Shore offices are the Go-To Locations for Relief of Pain, Numbness and Tingling response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The tests are used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities as well as Peripheral Neuropathy disorders.

When someone’s nerves become injured and/or damaged, either through accident, infection, or exposure to drugs they can develop neuropathic pain, or neuropathy.

Do you Suffer with Chronic Neuropathic Pain?

It’s estimated that in the United States, more than 20 million people have some form of neuropathic pain. There are many reasons why Neuropathy can become dangerous, if left untreated…

Each year in the United States there are about 86,000 diabetesrelated amputations. That is one of the most feared complications The neuropathic pain becomes more and severe as the of the disease. No one likes to think about that, but it’s a reality. nerve tissue becomes more and more inflamed.

Neuropathy can cause people to fall more often. Falls are a large percentage of fatal home accidents and have been increasing over “AFTER THE FIRST DAY MY FEET WERE NO LONGER COLD.” the years. More than 86% of the victims of a fall are 65 old or older.

In the beginning I was skeptical of the treatments because I have Sometimes a fall can cause serious problems like a broken hip tried many things over the last nine years and nothing has worked. (which can be fatal).

I was thrilled that after the first day my feet were no longer cold. I People with Neuropathy can have problems walking. Walking is a terrific am now able to sleep without socks, which I haven’t been able to exercise. So, those who suffer with peripheral neuropathy can increase do in 8 years. The pain is also getting progressively less. I am able their risk of cardiovascular disease because they stop being active. to be on my feet for longer periods of time. This helps me to get Here’s something else. Research shows the drugs you may be more exercise and generally feel better. My family tells me I am taking to lower your cholesterol may actually cause you to develop more upbeat and fun to be around. - Dennis R. peripheral neuropathy pain. Shocking? I know.

How is Neuropathy Diagnosed?

Neuropathic conditions are diagnosed through a neurological clinic examination utilizing medical technology known as nerve conduction velocity testing and Electromyography (EMG). These diagnostic tests measure muscle response and electrical activity in

Experiencing Neuropathy...

People with neuropathy can experience different levels of pain, from tingling and numbness to debilitating burning and shooting pains. For some, neuropathic pain affects sleep, social activities, and even cause depression. Most commonly, pain occurs in the hands

and feet, but it can also affect other areas of the body. Diagnosing Neuropathy can sometimes be strange…where this condition can develop even when there is no obvious cause, and it may appear some time after the initial injury or infection. To compound the problem, this pain can be challenging to treat successfully, and it is associated with some serious compromise to one’s quality of life.

How many treatments have you tried that left you hopeless?

Healthcare professionals may offer a variety of treatments, including antidepressants, opioid pain relievers, and lifestyle changes, but neuropathic pain can often be resistant to treatment.

To make matters even worse, these treatments can also come with unwanted side effects. For example, taking opioid pain relievers can cause nausea and constipation, and there is also the risk of these drugs becoming addictive.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else.

The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to

you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

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TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Post #129 will be holding a Gift Auction on October 3 beginning at 12 p.m. at 2025 Church Rd, Toms River.

The entrance fee is $20 and includes one sheet of tickets. No outside food or drink allowed. Proceeds to go to Veterans Programs.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Around The Jersey Shore Unvaccinated Are Nearly 6x More Likely To Be Hospitalized

PRINCETON – Those who are unvaccinated were nearly six times more likely to be hospitalized with severe COVID illness in August than those who have received the vaccine, according to a New Jersey Hospital Association analysis of COVID hospitalizations.

Nearly three in every four patients hospitalized with COVID, or 73.3 percent, had not received a single dose of the vaccine, according to data reported by N.J. hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal.

A new bulletin from NJHA’s Center for Health Analytics, Research and Transformation provides a snapshot view of data from August 31, as reported by hospitals through the NJHA COVID-19 Data Portal.

The full breakdown of the vaccination status of hospitalized COVID patients shows: 73.3 percent are not vaccinated 23.7 percent are fully vaccinated 3 percent are partially vaccinated.

With nearly 5.6 million fully vaccinated individuals in New Jersey and 2.7 million still unvaccinated, the roughly 265 vaccinated patients and 730 unvaccinated patients this August equate to a hospitalization rate of 4.33 per 100,000 for the fully vaccinated and 26.33 per 100,000 for the unvaccinated.

All told, the unvaccinated are nearly 6 times more vulnerable to serious COVID illness that lands them in a hospital bed.

“The data confirms once again: Vaccination is the strongest weapon we have to

protect against serious COVID illness and hospitalization,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our state is experiencing a new influx of COVID patients, but this increase is different than our earlier surges – because now we know that many of these hospitalizations are preventable simply by getting the safe and effective COVID vaccine.”

Just eight weeks ago, New Jersey marked an all-pandemic low of 267 hospitalized COVID patients on July 2. That number has climbed with the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant; on August 26, N.J. hospitals again surpassed the milestone of 1,000 COVID patients in their care, and the number continues to rise, standing at 1,065 on September 1.

NJHA also analyzed COVID hospitalizations and vaccination by age. Recent weeks have seen the number of pediatric cases in New Jersey rise as a proportion of total COVID hospitalizations from 1.13 percent in the first three months of 2021 to 1.93 percent by the end of June. Among ages 0-17, 76.9 percent of those hospitalized with COVID are not vaccinated, compared with 23.1 percent who are fully vaccinated.

Those numbers reflect that vaccination is available beginning at age 12 under an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine. There is no vaccination available for ages 0-12 at this time.

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Fulfill used to be known as the Food Banks of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, but changed its name to reflect that they handle more than just the nutritional needs of the community.

Collecting school supplies and giving them out is just one example of this.

Kids in Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Brick, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Howell, Lakewood, Long Branch, Manahawkin, Neptune, Ocean, Point Pleasant, Tinton Falls, and Toms River received the backpacks filled with notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, scissors, crayons, markers, folders, lunch boxes, and more.

“Fulfill’s team asked for donations from the public based on what school districts were asking families to purchase for their children for the school year. The amount of school supplies and backpacks collected far exceeded our expectations, and we are incredibly grateful!

Families who have yet to recover from the pandemic simply cannot afford the expense of what’s necessary for school while also trying to put food on the table,” said Lauren Holman, Fulfill’s Board Chair.

Pamela, a mother of two from Asbury Park, said, “It helps me, the pocketbook. Everything is so expensive with COVID. The prices went up. Thank you for the backpacks and supplies, they did need them.”

Freedom Daniels, a father from Long Branch, said, “It helps a lot because they go through all of this stuff so fast.” As his daughters unzipped their new backpacks and checked out their school supplies on their porch with smiles on their faces, he added, “It’s a beautiful thing.

We appreciate it, we really do.”

Fulfill thanked individual donators as well as their corporate partners: Staples of Ocean and Shrewsbury, Nestle USA, Booskerdoo of Asbury Park, Ocean First, SHI, Athleta at the Grove, and Commvault.

A few high school students also deserve recognition for their extraordinary efforts collecting school supplies and backpacks for Fulfill: Lily Formichella, 18, a senior at Manasquan High School; Quinn Lumsden, 16, a sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven High School; and brothers Andrew and Justin Harrison, both 15, students at Holmdel High School.

These school supplies were also distributed to children in need at the weekly Friday “Pop Your Trunk” Food Distribution at Fulfill in Neptune, at regular visits throughout the community by Fulfill’s Mobile Pantry, and by members of Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team at visits by Fulfill’s Benefits Bus. Additional backpacks are also available at Fulfill’s Satellite Office at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown and through the Ocean Partnership for Children’s Center.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect.

It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years!

You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 18 - sept 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pull out the list of things you were going to “think about later,” as you now have the imagination to visualize results. Expect to enjoy smooth sailing with both relationships and finances in the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be a live wire whether you’re entertaining a romantic partner or mingling in a crowd. However, in the upcoming week, your serious obligations could interfere with your freedom to socialize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t explain, don’t complain. A brief period of misunderstandings may put relationships in a tailspin early this week. This should pass, and then you’ll have an opportunity to share your affections.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t be a wallflower in the week ahead. Enjoy working with talented, imaginative people. If you don’t immediately receive the warm responses you expect from loved ones, be patient and take time for self-care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Push past discouragement. Take any doubts and concerns seriously before they trip you up. You may suspect that someone is envious of you, but in the week ahead, you may have a chance to win them over to your side.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not everyone has strong powers of empathy. If they don’t get it, explain it to them. In the week ahead, think for yourself rather than going along with the crowd. By midweek you may be empowered to put plans into motion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Drum up

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ignore an itch to adjust plans. Someone close may want the freedom to do their own thing, so relax and avoid placing restraints on loved ones. The grapevine might be buzzing about you in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Embrace inspiration. You may be motivated by material ambitions and can achieve financial security through hard work. Promises and agreements that are too easy to attain may not go as planned in the first half of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your ego in check and give yourself plenty of self-validation. Your sterling work ethic is what will gain the most attention in the week ahead.

Ignoring social activities and pleasantries can create problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Out with the old and in with the new. Old conditions and friendships could fall apart due to differences of opinion or dissimilar political views. Avoid making important financial decisions or promises early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An internal tug-of-war may leak out and affect your relationships as the week begins. Human inconsistencies are a symptom of human nature, so keep your expectations realistic. A partner’s well-meant advice is worth hearing.

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