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October 16, 2021

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─Photo by Chris Lundy Jeff Schenker, president of the Ocean County Historical Society, gets into character as Joshua Huddy.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Historical societies came together for a meeting of the minds, sharing stories with each other and with the public.

On a bright, sunny fall

day, tables were set up in the parking lot of the Ocean County Historical Society on Hadley Avenue in downtown Toms River. It was a festival of local historic groups who showed off

artifacts and regaled people with tales of how things used to be.

Some tables had items for sale to benefit the nonprofits. The Jersey Gold singing group performed oldies while

a Boy Scout troop sold refreshments.

“Welcome to Berkeley Township,” Berkeley Township Historical Society President Gerard Morey said to (Past - See Page 9)

(Prize - See Page 4)

Columbus Day Parade Postponed To This Weekend

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Floats, bands and marchers will be returning to the borough boulevard for the 30th Ocean County Columbus Day Parade this weekend.

The threat of rain pushed back the parade from its original date of October 10. The Parade

Committee’s Facebook posted that “we regret to inform you that the committee and borough officials have decided to postpone the parade October 17th.

Last weekend’s Italian Heritage Festival had a good turnout especially on its first night. Strolling entertainment and bands

featuring familiar favorites were heard under the dining tent where visitors went with their plates of rice balls, sausage and pepper sandwiches and tiny cups of expresso.

Many a visitor stopped buy zeppole at $5 for 6 or 13 for $10 and the temptation of a fresh cannoli was equally hard to resist.

It was supposed to be a three-day weekend event but it was only Friday and Saturday.

For children there were pony rides and inflatable games and you could find some T-shirts, sweat shirts and hoodies proclaiming Italian pride at more than one vendor table.

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By Chris Lundy OSLO – Maria Ressa, a former student of High School North, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her journalistic efforts.

“Maria Ressa uses freedom of expression to expose abuse of power, use of violence and growing authoritarianism in her native country, the Philippines,” the Nobel Prize Committee said in its announcement. “In 2012, she co-founded Rappler, a digital media company for investigative journalism, which she still heads. As a journalist and the Rappler’s CEO, Ressa has shown herself to be a fearless defender of freedom of expression. Rappler has focused critical attention on the Duterte regime’s controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign. The number of deaths is so high that the campaign resembles a war waged against the country’s own population. Ms. Ressa and Rappler have also documented

The event, which is an Ocean County fall favorite, was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year a small ceremony was held on the borough boa rdwal k t h at i ncluded some speeches and some entertainment.

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Officials Concerned Over Closing Of Bank Locations

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Local officials said they are worried that the transition to online banking is going to hurt the senior population, as brick and mortar banks close.

According to the NJ Division of Banking, the following local branches are closing: Barnegat: OceanFirst, 845 W. Bay Ave. (Bank - See Page 5)

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Prize:

Continued From Page 1 how social media is being used to spread fake news, harass opponents and manipulate public discourse.”

Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018.

She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written two books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism. Her upcoming book is called How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022). It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power.

The Nobel committee recorded the phone call when she was told she was chosen.

“Oh my gosh, I’m speechless,” she said.

“Thank you so very much.”

She was on the job when she received the call. “I’m live at another event,” she

said.

The Nobel committee explained how safeguarding freedom of expression is one of the foundations for democracy and lasting peace. The award is also being given to Dmitr y Andreyevich Muratov for his work as editor-in-chief and co-founder of Novaja Gazeta, an independent newspaper in Russia.

These two jour nalists are representative of all jour nalists who stand up for freedom of expression and criticize abuses of power, they said.

“Free, independent and fact-based jour nalism ser ves to protect against abuse of power, lies and war propaganda. The Nor wegian Nobel Committee is convinced that freedom of expression and freedom of information help to ensure an informed public. These r ig hts a re cr ucial prerequisites for democracy and protect against war and conf lict. The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa and Dmitr y Muratov is intended to u nderscore the importance of protecting and defending these f undamental rights,” they said. “Without freedom of expression and freedom of the press, it will be diff icult to successfully promote fraternity between nations, disarmament and a better world order to succeed in our time.”

“Without media, you can not have a strong democracy,” said Berit Reiss-Andersen, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

Parade:

Continued From Page 1 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Chairman Michael Blandina told Jersey Shore Online.com that he was glad that the parade and festival were back this year.

The pandemic still had an impact on what the parade committee could do this year and it was still a challenge to raise the $25,000-$30,000 needed to put the event on. “A lot of people don’t realize just how much is needed to make this happen,” Blandina said.

He noted that due to the pandemic, some of the high school bands that normally take part in the parade could not come due to COVID restrictions.

“We lost some vendors (for the Heritage Festival) but on the bright side we were able to get some new vendors so next year we will be in a very good place with adding the new vendors and bringing back the old vendors,” Blandina added.

A fixture of the parade and Heritage for many years is the bringing of a folkloric band from a region of Italy to share a unique ethnic flavor. That could not happen this year due to the pandemic conditions but Blandina said the parade committee hopes to see that return next year.

The parade chairman added that while the parade committee has “a hard-core membership of 20 people,” during the weekend the event swells to 150 helpers. “We are always looking for more members, volunteers and sponsors,” Blandina said.

Joanie Muzer-Bartalis of Florida said was visiting her friend Camille Thomas of Toms River in 2019, and while enjoying the conclusion of the parade, spotted someone planning to discard two Columbus Day costumes. She was quick to rescue them from being trashed and found them to be in great condition.

Muzer-Bartalis was planning to return last Sunday for this year’s parade, wearing one of them, and was disappointed that the parade got rained out. She is planning to be at this weekend’s parade

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Strolling musicians were once again part of this year’s Italian Heritage Festival last week. The 30th Annual Columbus Day Parade was postponed, due to inclement weather until October 17 at 1 p.m. along the Seaside Heights Boulevard.

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Continued From Page 1 Berkeley: Kearny Bank, 425 Route 9 Berkeley: OceanFirst, 791 Route 9 Freehold: OceanFirst, 34 East Main St. Manasquan: Kearny Bank, 155 Main Street Point Pleasant: OceanFirst, 3100 Route 88 Point Pleasant Beach: 701 Arnold Ave. Red Bank: OceanFirst, 140 Broad St. Spring Lake Heights: OceanFirst, 2401 Route 71 Tinton Falls: OceanFirst, 4050 Asbury Ave. West Long Branch: OceanFirst, 359 Monmouth Road Commissioner Joseph Vicari said Ocean County has more than 200,000 senior citizens. Some of them can’t afford computers and the monthly internet costs that come with them. Many are unfamiliar or unwilling to try online banking.

Additionally, seniors are targeted by scammers, he said. A common scam is to convince the victim

The Toms River Times, October 16, 2021, Page 5 to send a money order. A bank teller is trained to look for red flags that one of their customers is being scammed. An online bank isn’t going to prevent that from happening.

“It hurts the most vulnerable,” he said. “The only people who benefit are the CEOs and shareholders.”

Although OceanFirst was one of the more visible changes – because they are a local chain – Vicari said it is happening with all branches, noting TD Bank and Santander.

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato spoke out against the closure of their local OceanFirst because that’s the bank the municipality does business with. The Township Council adopted a resolution urging it to stay open.

“A lot of seniors like to go to the bank branch.

They don’t care to do it online. They would probably go to another bank,” he said. “Expanding digital banking is not going to help them.”

“For almost 120 years, OceanFirst Bank has been providing financial services solutions to

our neighbors at the Jersey Shore,” said George Destafney, President Central Region OceanFirst Bank. “Our customers expect and deserve a variety of choices to bank safely and securely and at OceanFirst we continue to offer the latest digital and branch options to assist our customers 24/7.

“During the pandemic, more and more of our customers chose digital banking as their preferred way of accessing their accounts. As a result, our customers are using our branches less so we will be consolidating several locations in December 2021 and January 2022,” he said. “Simultaneously, we are also investing in our branches that will continue to deliver in-person banking.

“In December 2020, our branch on Hooper Avenue in Toms River was transformed and in addition to in-person branch banking, now offers our customers access to their accounts via virtual teller,” he said, noting that the bank spends extra time helping them understand how to use them.

In-person services will continue at the locations at Route 37 West, Route 70 near Lake Ridge,

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“Ocean County has always been home to OceanFirst and we are in the final stages of building a new 80,000 square foot building to expand our headquarters on Hooper Avenue in Toms River,” he said.

In regards to seniors – or anyone – being a victim of scam, he said that fraud prevention is a top priority. So far in 2021, staff have prevented or recovered approximately $9 million in more than 200 check fraud cases involving customers.

“We know that senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation which is why we provide ongoing training for our employees and regularly share information about scams directed at our senior neighbors,” Destafney said. “Our security team is available to visit local groups to share tips for spotting different types of scams and has many videos available as well.”

Kearny Bank did not return phone calls for this story.

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Continued From Page 1 ple arriving at his booth. He said there are more documents that they’ve been going through that show a slice of life of how the township grew over the years.

And if you grew up here, your history is on file as well. They have every Central Regional yearbook since 1957, as well as two years of Toms River High School, because that’s where Berkeley students used to go.

Josie Morey, who heads up the society’s publicity, said the building is being reborn with improvements. There are new doors, with locks that look accurate to the time period even though they are electronic. There are more people joining in person, and its reach through Facebook has swelled, too.

Even the ghost that resides in the building is happy, she said. The being has made its presence known a few times in a gentle way.

Sara Gibson is President of the Junior Historical Society. This will be an outreach arm of the society for school students. She said the goal is to “enrich the knowledge of the youth in the town’s history.”

Liz McGrath, a trustee in the Lacey Historical Society, said the displays were recently redone in the museum which used to be the one-room schoolhouse in 1863.

Dolls, farm equipment, and other curiosities dating back to the town’s early days can be found there.

She had photos at her table showing old buildings that are no longer there but played a part in the town back then. Station Avenue

The Toms River Times, October 16, 2021, Page 9 was a major hub at one time. There were also taverns up and down Route 9, like the Greyhound Inn. Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig were known to have stayed there at some point to take advantage of the nearby hunting grounds.

While buildings have been lost to storms and fires, stories get passed on through generations. McGrath told how kids at the one-room schoolhouse would carry freshly-made pancakes in their mittens on their way to school. The pancakes would keep their hands warm and then they’d be thrown on a pan in the schoolhouse stove to be heated up to eat.

Carl Jablonski, president of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, talked about the age of airships and this region’s important role in them. Not just because of the Hindenburg tragedy. There are planes and a helicopter on display that were restored by volunteers.

In their museum, there are five display areas. One is of course the airship room, but there is also an area dedicated to each branch of the service. It’s a salute to the men and women in the military from the Civil War to the present day.

County historian Tim Hart said this event was important for the groups involved to network. They are all run by volunteers, and they face the same challenges of finding finances and finding people willing to donate time. Perhaps by sharing stories about what they are going through, they can learn from each other about what works and what doesn’t.

Jeff Schenker, the president of the Ocean County Historical Society dressed as Capt.

Joshua Huddy for the event. His organization hosted, and it was in conjunction with the Ocean County Culture and Heritage Commission. It’s a venue for these historians to promote themselves, sell wares, find volunteers and more. While the fair was going on outside, there were tours going on inside.

“The county has a rich history,” he said, noting that it starts in pre-Colonial times.

The goal is to make people aware of it.

Dressing as one of the more note-worthy characters of the region certainly helped.

He talked about setting up tours at specific locations that tell the story of our county.

Some stories are very personal. Gene Donatiello of the Brick Historical Society had a photo of his father as a young boy on display. He was in his grandfather’s pharmacy. He still had a bottle of Sloan’s linament as an example of something that was sold there. A document showed that the shop paid $20.05 in tax for the year.

When he was ready for the next bit of information, he would ask “Do you want to hear another story?”

This article is itself a story of something that happened in the history of Ocean County. This was the first historical society meet-up like this, and perhaps it will go down in history.

─Photo by Chris Lundy Many artifacts are stored at the Ocean County Historical Society building.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

Editorial My Daughter’s Quarantine When I saw that Toms River had a thousand students in quarantine, I thought about writing an article, but I didn’t and now I’m glad I didn’t. Because my daughter became one of them.

Does she have COVID? No. Was she exposed to someone with it? No. She had a cold. It’s her basic, back-to-school bug that she gets every year. I was actually very surprised she got it this year since she was wearing her mask and we’ve been careful.

I called the school nurse at 6:30 in the morning on Monday, September 27, and was told in a very friendly and helpful manner what needed to be done. If my daughter had two or more COVID-like symptoms (in this case a sore throat and a runny nose) then she had to have a negative test in order to come back. It takes 2-7 days to get test results from the location we went to. That’s at least a week on quarantine for nothing. But, we must follow the rules. And besides, could you imagine going to school with a runny nose and having to wear a mask?

Gross. Also, she would have to tell every single person “No, it’s just a cold” all day in every one of her classes.

So, we went to the Rite Aid in Bayville and did the drivethrough self-test with the nasal swab on the night of September 28. As I’m writing this editorial, it is Monday, October 11 and we still have not got the results back. That’s two weeks of quarantine for a cold. She hasn’t even had symptoms for a week.

Ocean County is in an upswing of cases, and no one – not even the testing centers – are prepared for it. I imagine that, like my daughter, most of these tests are going to come back negative, but they are being done to be on the safe side.

One of her friends is in the same boat. She had a cold and is home awaiting the results.

Another friend was exposed to someone with COVID and had to stay home but did not contract it. Both of these are TR kids.

My friend’s son, another TR

kid, tested positive for COVID. I don’t know if he got it from someone at school or elsewhere. They were fortunate: mild symptoms, didn’t spread to anyone, and he’s fine now.

So there are some kids that have it.

When the article came out that exposed an “outbreak” in Toms River schools, I became worried about the misinformation it provided. Another newspaper wrote about it, and out of professional courtesy I won’t poke too many holes in it (although they shouldn’t have quoted Board candidates in it).

The interim superintendent responded that some of the stats reported were cumulative numbers – dating back to the beginning of the pandemic, not the current total. Apparently some people failed to read the fine print. He also said how a lot of the confirmed cases came from outside of the school. This happened last year, if you remember. End of year summer events, like Labor Day barbecues, led to some spreading of the virus and the kids start school right after Labor Day. One problem has to do with reporting statistics. As they say: “There are lies, there are damned lies, and there are statistics.” Cold numbers are one piece of information, but unfortunately in this story, that is the only information that was reported.

Clearly, just looking at the number of quarantined students does not equal the number of sick or even exposed people. Yet, everyone now thinks that Toms River is a haven for COVID. Most people only read the headlines anyway as they scroll through on Facebook. They’re not going to learn of the nuances or even what the district’s version of this information is.

The school district did its best to mitigate the damage done by the article but it’s like closing the barn door after the cow escaped.

It seems like the newspaper that originally published the piece has taken the article down from its website. However, the district appears to have stopped providing the calculations of how many people tested positive or are quarantined on its home page (it got moved to here: trschools.com/ community/tr-safe-return). It’s a shame that their transparency caused misinformation to make

them change this.

That’s not to say Toms River did everything they were supposed to.

I’m not letting them off the hook that easily. My daughter attends one of the schools that is not air conditioned throughout. She did say that in the first week, when masks were optional, that people took it as a way to flaunt the rule.

It was a loophole. Even a few teachers and staff members went without. She said that after the really hot days, staff all masked up and enforced the rules. Of course, this is a kid reporting this information so I’m not taking it as gospel (even if it is my kid).

My family has been in education for decades. I know that in the trenches, rules get skirted because they have to. A big mandate comes down from on high and it leaves the people who actually have to deal with it scratching their heads.

How can you have kids with sensory issues wear masks? How do you add more duties – like cleaning surfaces – to an already overworked staff? How do you keep kids six feet apart in classrooms that were built for stockpiling 30 to a room? The answer is you can’t. Not all the time. You do your best and hope for the best.

Sure, the superintendent said that he has seen the mask mandate enforced everywhere he goes in the district, but aren’t you always on your best behavior when the boss is around? In my estimation, in every job I’ve ever been in, the people who spend their day in an office know the least of what’s really going on.

I asked my daughter if I could write about her experience in this before I started. I guess my point is that you can’t just look at the numbers. You have to look at the reality of it. (This is my argument against standardized testing but that’s another editorial.)

The only absolute is that there are no absolutes. As a parent, you have to trust that educators have your child’s best interest at heart.

And in my experience in the Toms River schools – both as a parent and as a graduate – they do.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Families Under Stress Of New School Year With the start of the new school year, we all need to be focused not just on academics for our children, but their mental health as well. “We” includes parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, doctors, coaches, and everyone who connects with children or advocates for programs for children.

Good health includes mental health, and children have been caught in the crosshairs of the often confusing and anxious messaging they hear. Mask mandates, increasing infections, fears of possible educational disruption – all impact our children every day. Uncertainty can create new anxiety or exacerbate existing anxieties.

We must prioritize prevention strategies, continue to focus on helping children understand and strengthen their emotional responses, give parents tools and guidelines for talking to, and listening to, their children, provide consistent counseling opportunities, and keep a close eye on children’s reactions and behaviors.

We all had hoped that this school year would bring a return to normalcy, but we are not there yet. It is indeed true that our children are our future – let us all work toward keeping them healthy and strong – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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Republicans Vs. Dan Rodrick Councilman Dan Rodrick has torpedoed every initiative, every cost-saving measure, and every movement that the Toms River Republicans have put forward. Or, that is, he would have if he had any sort of power. But he’s just one man. That’s why he’s running his own team.

He has his friend Justin Lamb running in Ward 1. He has his friends George Lobman, Mary Guarin and Lynn O’Toole running for the school board. Everyone knows he wants to control the school board so that he can get a do-nothing job in the district. If these two get in, he will get that job.

And if Justin Lamb wins, then there will be another vote on the council for him and doing whatever Rodrick wants. Rodrick and Lamb will fight against Mayor Hill and all the good that he’s doing.

I’m a life-long Republican. So I’m not telling you to vote Democrat in these elections. But I’m just saying don’t vote for Rodrick, Lamb, Lobman, Guarin or O’Toole.

John Berent Toms River

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Kim: Bill Would Expand Access To Summer Meals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) introduced the Summer Meals Reaching Every Area’s Child Hunger (Summer Meals REACH) Act. “Families across the country experienced hunger during the pandemic, some for the first time,” said Congressman Kim. “In my district alone, there are 55,630 people, including 12,100 children, who don’t have enough to eat. Sadly, we know some servicemembers and their families are among them. Lowering administrative barriers for summer meal programs permanently will help fight summer hunger everywhere, but especially in suburban areas like my district, which often don’t have the high concentration of need to qualify for an ‘open site.’ But we know there are hungry families in all kinds of communities - and these changes will help us reach more of them with nutritious summer meals.”

The Summer Meals REACH Act would make permanent some of the expiring flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) that have made meals more accessible to children during the pandemic, including: Eliminating the area eligibility requirement, allowing all sites to serve free meals to all children; Eliminating the congregate feeding requirement, allowing grab-and-go meal service to continue; Modifying the monitoring requirements to allow sponsors to continue to monitor sites remotely, a flexibility that has allowed more community partners, like the Ocean County YMCA, to operate summer meal sites for the first time.

“Food insecurity is an issue in Toms River

that pre-pandemic no one wanted to speak about,” said Gretchen Insole, Interim CEO, Ocean County YMCA. “The pandemic allowed us to not only speak about the issue but gave us the leverage to take action.

With the help of the Capital Area YMCA in Trenton and the introduction of federal waivers, the Ocean County YMCA became a summer meals site in Toms River. The federal waivers have expired, and with that so has our ability to serve our community.

The measures proposed by Congressman Kim will help support all families in need and allow us to continue our work and the conversation of food insecurity.”

“During the pandemic, YMCAs and other USDA child nutrition program sponsors have risen to meet community need and feed every hungry kid across our diverse neighborhoods,” said Darrin Anderson, CEO of the NJ YMCA State Alliance.

“Healthy meals are the foundation for kids to meet their full potential. We welcome Congressman Kim’s solution to codify effective strategies through the Summer Meals REACH Act. Expanding eligibility, allowing sponsors to support sites that are further away, and permitting to-go meals as needed are game changers for addressing summer hunger in communities throughout New Jersey and across the country.”

“This measure will go a long way toward ensuring that children have healthy nutrition all summer long,’’ said Adele LaTourette, Director, Hunger Free New Jersey.

“For far too many children, when schools close, hunger sets in. These common-sense flexibilities will make this program so much easier to operate for the many organizations across New Jersey and the nation that want

to feed children in the summer.’’

The Summer Meals REACH Act is endorsed by Hunger Free New Jersey and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance.

Congressman Kim has been a leader on hunger issues in Congress, voting to increase SNAP benefits and other programs through the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan to help ensure working families can put food on the table. This summer, he highlighted solutions to address hunger in a week-long tour across Burlington and Ocean Counties. The Congressman is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business.

In Toms River, the Ocean County YMCA operated summer meal sites for the first time ever with the help of new administrative flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). About 30 percent of the students in the Toms River Regional School District are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, so the area does not usually qualify for an “open” summer meal site that can offer free meals to all children without the need for enrollment or documentation of family income. During COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waived certain rules for Summer 2020 and Summer 2021 that allowed the Ocean County YMCA to reach families in need, distributing an average of 1,200 grab-and-go meals weekly.

Those waivers expired September 30.

According to the first complete calculation of 2020 hunger released by USDA, more than 38 million people in the United States experienced hunger in 2020, a nine percent increase over the 2019 level of 35

million. This includes 11.7 million children who experienced hunger, up from 10.7 million children in 2019. Investments in safety net programs have likely mitigated hunger during the pandemic. For example, the U.S. Census Bureau found lower food insufficiency and financial hardship among households with children immediately after the first round of advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments from the American Rescue Plan were disbursed to families in July. Other policies like flexibilities in the National School Lunch Program and SFSP, Pandemic-EBT payments, and increased SNAP benefits have prevented millions of American families from going hungry.

During a typical summer, summer meals reach only about 15 percent of eligible children across the country. Before the pandemic, about 22 million children received free and reduced-price lunch at school, but only 2.7 million received meals during the summer. During Summer 2020, with the help of the new flexibilities, SFSP reached twice as many children (5.6 million) with nearly 10 times as many total meals (1.3 billion meals in 2020, versus 142 million meals in 2019).

According to the New Jersey Food for Thought Campaign, in 2020, New Jersey communities served more summer meals than ever before. With heightened awareness of the need to feed children during the pandemic and relaxed federal rules, New Jersey exceeded national benchmarks, reaching 51 percent of low-income children who receive free school lunch. Congressman Kim’s legislation will ensure that communities can continue to make summer food a priority beyond the pandemic.

Police Commend Tipster For Alerting Them To High School Bomb Scare

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Police commended a member of the public for letting them know about a bomb threat at Toms River High School South on the morning of October 12.

The tipster called an anonymous tip line with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, police said. It was stated in the tip that the person was unsure if what they overheard was a joke or an actual threat and they wanted to alert the authorities just in case.

Police were notified of the threat at 6:45 a.m. They said they notified school administration and evacuated the building. Toms River Police and Ocean County Sheriff K-9 bomb officers searched the area and the school without turning up any results.

After it was deemed safe, the staff and students were allowed to return to the building.

“We commend them for alerting authorities,” police said of the tipster. “See something, say something, it’s always better to be safe!”

Toms River PD Warn Residents Of Deer Season

TOMS RIVER – Motorists are reminded to drive with extra caution and watch for whitetailed deer as deer mating season gets under way and darkness arrives earlier. White-tailed deer become more active during mating season, also known as the fall rut. During this

time of year deer are more apt to suddenly run onto roadways as bucks pursue does, risking the possibility of a collision with a vehicle. Increased deer activity is more likely to occur in the very early morning and around sunset when visibility can be difficult. Stay alert, stay safe!

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Sentimental Journey Big Band Takes the Stage At OCC’s Grunin Center For The Arts October 17 TOO YOUNG FOR CATARACTS?

Although cataracts are considered an age-related condition, usually affecting people over 60, there is a small percentage of people under age 40 that develop premature or early onset cataracts. Cataracts occur when the protein in the eye clumps together, making the lens opaque and reducing the amount of light that can enter the eye. This can occur in younger people with certain conditions such as diabetes and as a reaction to certain medications, radiation exposure, smoking, obesity, and excessive UV ray exposure. Cataracts can also occur after a traumatic eye injury, including penetration or blunt force. In the case of a cataract caused by injury, surgical removal is usually easier than cataracts caused by age or illness.

While cataracts are not painful, they do cause many symptoms such as blurry vision, fewer details, glare while driving or reading, dull colors, changes in your eyewear prescription and double vision in one eye. New advances and techniques have made cataract surgery one of the most successful and life-improving surgical procedures performed. Please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.

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TOMS RIVER – Hear the music of “the Greatest Generation” as the Sentimental Journey Big Band takes the stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College at 3 p.m. on October 17!

Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $13 for virtual viewers. Purchase tickets online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

About Sentimental Journey Big Band: Sentimental Journey Big Band follows the lives of the Greatest Generation through the music that gave them the joy, hope, and faith to persevere when confronted by tremendous challenges.

Vocalist/Director Altha Morton has appeared throughout the East singing big band, jazz, country, gospel, and pop music. Some of her career highlights include national record releases, and opening for Johnny Cash, Bobby Bare, Johnny Lee, and Mel Tillis. The ASCAP member is a professional songwriter who has performed at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in

Nashville and at the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame celebration in New York City.

Music Director Curt Morton, meanwhile, brings to life the swing and jazz that lifted the spirit of a country facing the tremendous challenges of decades past. His long journey as clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, and conductor has visited many genres of music, but the path has led him back to a place where music is partly arranged and partly improvised. Morton’s education included a study of big band music with Tommy Tucker and jazz with Gary Burton. “The Sentimental Journey Big Band,” Morton notes, “brings a fresh approach to our music, yet still shows respect for the stars of the past.”

The group was formed in 1991 when Frank Richetti gathered some of the very same musicians who played in the well-known bands of the ’30s and ’40s. Richetti played trumpet with the 2nd Marine Air Wing Band during World War II and has been touring and performing with local bands ever since. Richetti set out to organize a group of players who really love the music, and in doing so, he has truly carried on the tradition of the “Swing Era.”

Safe Boating Class

TOMS RIVER – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 16-05 Jersey Shore is holding a Safe Boating class on October 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Weichert Realtors building, 1322 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

New Jersey state requirement: All boaters must have a certificate. Students earn a certificate by attending the eight-hour class and passing the test.

This course is eight hours as mandated by the State of New Jersey. It stresses safe

boating practice, boating rules and seamanship. It is taught by Certified USCG Auxiliary Instructors.

This course meets or exceeds the latest NJ State requirements. Each successful student will receive a NJ State Boating Certificate.

Attendance will be limited - Social distancing protocols will be adhered to - face masks will be required. Cost is $55.

Call 732-701-7849 or email 0531605@5NRdivision16.net to register.

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Rose Garden Holds 16th Annual Classic Automobile Show And Concert

TOMS RIVER – On September 25, Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 1579 Old Freehold Road in Toms River held their 16th Annual Classic Automobile Show and Concert with The Cameos - an 8 piece “oldies” band.

The weather was beautiful, the automobiles were a sight to behold and The Cameos put on a great show. In all, the display of 115 classic automobiles and a great rock-n-roll show made for a great day.

In addition, since the very first show 16 years ago, Rose Garden has worked closely

─Photo courtesy Rose Garden with The Ocean County Automobile Museum, located in Point Pleasant, to raise money by selling raffle tickets to win a ‘65 Mustang. They are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the furtherment of the education and history of the automobile.

Last but not least Rose Garden spearheaded a fundraiser that day for Deborah Heart and Lung and the public responded generously and the proceeds were sent to support the hospital. Rose Garden looks forward to the 17th Annual Classic Automobile show.

A wonderful event for the community.

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TOMS RIVER – Forget everything your granny told you about assisted living and check out the hilarious Assisted Living: The Musical at 7:30 p.m. on October 16, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College.

Tickets are $22 to $27 and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

About Assisted Living: The Musical: This 75-minute, one-act vaudevillian revue is filled with original songs, and it delivers laughs from the opening scene, when the show’s host couple enters heaven, suspecting their son pulled the plug

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Schools Throughout District Celebrate Week Of Respect

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TOMS RIVER – October 4 began the “Week of Respect” throughout Toms River Regional Schools, with buildings offering unique ways for students to become engaged with themes and activities celebrating kindness, politeness, and civility.

The Early Learning Center (left) at 1144 Hooper Avenue is celebrating with a spirit week and activities in the classroom, such as “Hats off to Respect!” and a dress like a superhero. Washington Street School

kicked off the week with a teamwork theme, encouraging students to wear the apparel of their favorite sports teams.

“Let’s Get Inspired and Motivated to be Kind,” urged the team at Silver Bay, where students in kindergarten to second grade wrote a peaceful wish to be displayed on a “Wishing Well,” and third-through-fifth graders had a chance to go outside and write a positive words and quotes on the sidewalks.

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What is a “Mom & Pop” Business?

A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.

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It has a small amount of business volume. It is not franchised.

“Open for business in a single location.”

So if your “Mom or Pop” need the services of rehabilitation and nursing services, it just makes sense to go to a “Mom & Pop.”

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1579 Old Freehold Rd. Toms River, NJ 08753 732-505-4477 www.rosegardennj.com ─Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – On October 1, Toms River employees wore blue/green and jeans with a $5 donation to support Neurofibromatosis.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system, which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time.

This progressive disorder affects all races, all ethnic groups and both sexes equally. NF is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States (one in every 3,000 births).

NF affects 125,000 Americans and 2 million people worldwide.

October 2nd, is the “Shine a Light on NF, NJ” walk in Seaside Heights to benefit the Children’s Tumor foundation. The Shine a Light NF Walk is a fundraising event to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation and help end NF. Neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects millions of people worldwide, but few have heard of it and there currently is no cure. The Shine a Light NF Walk brings NF out of the shadows, raising awareness and funding research to help better the lives of those living with NF. One of the employees, Catherine “Kitt” Christie will be walking in honor of her grandson, Logan on “Logan’s Crew Kitt shared with us some information about her grandson, Logan: “Logan was born with a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis or NF which causes tumors to grow on nerve endings throughout the body. In Logan’s case, NF has caused several inoperable brain tumors, severe scoliosis and learning disabilities. He is treated at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC in their NF Department where he has endured over 30 MRI’s since the age of two – Logan was definitely born a fighter! There is currently no cure… but Children’s Tumor Foundation continues to research treatments for the types of tumors NF patients like Logan are prone to – and hopefully one day a cure - and they are responsible for the experimental medication Logan was fortunate to take which has kept his tumors stable for the last two years.”

Thank you for sharing Logan’s story with us Kitt. Thank you to the generosity of Township employees, they raised $265 for Logan’s Crew!

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school welcomed “The Bubble Man,” and students practiced in real time what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe. The day concluded with a virtual dance party that outlined expectations once more.

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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to Captain Vincent Frulio on his retirement from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office! Captain Frulio joined OCPO as an Investigator in 1993. Captain Frulio rose through the ranks over the years and was promoted to Captain in 2011. During his 28-year career at OCPO he has worked in the Juvenile Unit, Grand Jury Unit, Major Crime/Homicide Unit, Special Victims Unit and Domestic Violence Unit and most recently supervised the Administration Unit. Thank you, Captain Frulio, for your years of service to the citizens of Ocean County!

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – High School North field hockey player Olivia Fraticelli scored five goals during her team’s win over Brick Memorial on October 4. That could be a story in itself, as five goals in one game is quite a feat, but the effort gave Fraticelli a whopping 108 goals during her High School North field hockey career. That mark breaks

the all-time field hockey goals record at the school, which had stood since 1988.

Considering Olivia is a just a junior, it seems like she’s carving out a tough-tobeat mark as part of her already illustrious field hockey career. Congratulations to Olivia and her team on this extraordinary accomplishment!

ACCEL/CATCH Extended Day Programs Begin

TOMS RIVER – Identified students across the district’s 12 elementary schools began their participation in the Extended Day ACCEL and CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) Programs.

The ACCEL Extended Day Program is designed to accelerate students’ academic growth in English language arts and mathematics. The program structure entails students meeting with a certified teacher three days per week, in small groups, with each session focused on literacy and math instruction that is directly aimed at raising each student’s level of academic performance. The program

is designed to provide high-impact, high-dosage tutoring of grade level content and skills.

TRRS ACCEL Extended Day Program is also designed to support students’ social and emotional growth. CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) is a comprehensive and fun approach to Whole Child health that addresses physical activity, nutrition, and stress reduction. Children meet with a large group of grade level peers 1 day per week to participate in CATCH. So far, schools report that students are having a great time and benefiting from the additional academic instruction.

Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program

TOMS RIVER – Update from Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the County Program on rental assistance: “I wanted to share this important information to assist our residents who may have fallen behind on rent and their landlords. This Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program offered by the County Commissioners, is available to assist those who qualify with their rent and their

landlords. We know the impact the pandemic has had and people are still struggling. I want to thank Director Quinn and the Commissioners for their efforts in helping people keep a roof over their heads during this challenging time.”

For more information, call the call center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 833753-9671, or visit the County website at co.ocean. nj.us/OC/frmRERAP.aspx.

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Around The Jersey Shore “Share The Joy” With Your Neighbors BERKELEY – Local volunteers are hoping you can “Share the Joy” this year by donating to those less fortunate. It is starting now through November 18 before the donation event on November 19 and 20.

For 10 years, this collection program has been going on, in conjunction with WJRZ. All the donations are kept in Ocean County.

“We started out with just a few bags in the beginning and it has grown by leaps and bounds and turned into a labor of love to help those in need,” the organizers said.

Food collected is distributed by Fulfill’s People’s Pantry on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Pet Supplies are donated to Jersey Shore Pet Center on Hooper Avenue in Brick. Toys and gift cards are donated to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central and Northern New Jersey and the clothing goes to veterans in need.

Donations can be brought to 222 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood. Please make sure food is not expired when you donate it.

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Miss Liberty’s Iconic Car Stolen

By Chris Lundy ATLANTIC CITY – The most recognizable car in New Jersey has been stolen.

Toms River’s own Miss Liberty told JerseyShoreOnline.com that her car was stolen while she was at a Miss America event in Atlantic City last weekend. She goes by many names – Miss Super Bowl, Miss World Series – and of course Sondra Fortunato.

Fortunato said she spoke at a gathering for supporters of the pageant and when she went out to her car, she had to do a double take. She thought that maybe she forgot where she parked it. As the minutes ticked by, the reality crept in that the car was in fact stolen.

It’s a brand new 2021 Toyota, she said, but the decoration is classic. It’s adorned with a highlight reel of her iconic history – as local as The Toms River Times and as big as you can imagine. Her awards, her photos with celebrities, her magazine covers – and really it’s only the tip of the iceberg. If she was to put every name and publication on it, she would need a train instead of a car.

Atlantic City police contacted the local tow companies and confirmed that it didn’t end up there. They asked her to describe the vehicle. She found it pretty easy to describe – it’s the only one with signs all over it. She even shared what the signs were and what articles were printed.

“We’ve never had anything like this,” they told her.

Fortunato has always been a big fan of police officers, and she made it a point to show that support on her vehicle. And that

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Since the car would be hard to miss, police told her that the thief probably took it for a joyride.

So if you do see the car around town this weekend, it’s not her behind the wheel.

Police might want to know about it.

The police have some leads, she said, and should be able to recover it. She just hopes that the belongings inside will still be there, such as her tablet and one of her gowns.

“It’s such an invasion of my privacy,” she said.

Hopefully, she’ll be able to drive it again in the Toms River Halloween Parade. She has an older vehicle she can drive, but this one was a gift from a fan and she would very much love to have it come through downtown in all its glory.

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Profane Political Flag Removed From Front Of Home

By Stephanie Faughnan LAKEHURST - Tenants renting a house on the corner of Route 70 and Orchard Street voluntarily removed a profanity-laced political flag from their residence last week.

According to Robert McGlyn, 44, his live-in girlfriend took down the flag after a visit from the local police department.

“The chief and another officer came to the house and asked me to remove the flag,” said McGlyn. “They didn’t order me to take it down. My girlfriend just didn’t want any drama.”

McGlyn said he purchased the flag from someone who set up a stand across the street from his Route 70 home. The banner bore the message “F**k Biden” and offered a similar directive to everyone who voted for the sitting president.

Those traveling on Route 70 could easily see the flag displayed from the front of McGlyn’s residence. One of the issues that surfaced during McGlyn’s conversation with local authorities was the concern that schoolchildren walk past the flags on their way to Lakehurst Elementary School.

A flag advocating for Trump in 2020 adorns the fence on the Orchard Street side of the home.

“The main reason I bought the (Biden) f lag was because of the dumb sh*t he did in Afghanistan,” said McGlyn. “The police were really gentlemen when they explained they got a couple of complaints

about the flag.”

“I’m not even sure schoolchildren did see it,” McGlyn shared. “Words shouldn’t be offensive to anybody or their kids. I see it as an infringement of my rights.”

McGlyn saw no issues with children using or seeing profanity. His ten-year-old daughter lives with him in the house where the flag flew for a short time. He would have no problem with her using the “F” word if she accidentally fell and shouted it out, for example.

In a social media post, McGlyn reiterated his right to fly the flag and wanted to know who called the police to report him. He suggested that denying his right to do so was akin to living in a communist country.

When asked for commentary on the issue, Lakehurst residents presented a variety of views. Some agreed with McGlyn’s position, while others found the flag inappropriate.

“I do believe it is freedom of speech no matter where it is,” said Sean Carman. “..A display of profanity was fine, and his way of showing how feels about the puppet we have running this country into the ground and his sheep.”

Decades ago, George Carlin did a comedic bit on what he said were “The Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.”

Not surprisingly, the “F” word made the list. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to regulate what happens on the air, their jurisdiction

obviously stops there.

A Roselle Park woman faced fines earlier this year when she refused to remove a sign similar to the one displayed on McGlyn’s lawn. The small Union County borough had an obscenity ordinance in place.

In late July, ACLU-NJ announced that a superior court judge dismissed the Roselle Park woman’s case. The civil liberties advocacy organization also issued a statement concerning their participation in the case.

“The First Amendment exists specifically to make sure people can express strong opinions on political issues - or any other matter - without fear of punishment by the government,” stated ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha. “Today’s decision confirms that our position was correct: Roselle Park had no grounds to issue fines for a political sign, and the town’s use of its obscenity ordinance infringed upon fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment. It was an uncomplicated case.”

Bobbi Johnson-Pratt has lived in Lakehurst since 1974. She worked as a school crossing guard at the intersection of Route 70 and Orchard Street for approximately four or five years. Johnson-Pratt said the sign was easily visible from a couple of directions and added an unnecessary distraction.

“Some people who call themselves Republicans like to say they stand for family

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“There is freedom of speech, and then, there is your moral compass towards others,” continued Johnson-Pratt. “It’s a shame there are Republicans out there trying to do the right thing and are being run over by their own party.”

One of the issues is that what constitutes morality may well be in the ears or eyes of the beholder. Like McGlyn, not everyone seems to think children need to be sheltered from what some consider obscene speech.

“Most kids are already cursing while out in public with their friends anyway,” posted Matty St. Germain. “Most parents refuse to acknowledge it or believe their own precious angels are a part of it.”

As far as Scott Neuman is concerned, the whole thing comes down to a lack of class.

He provided his views on people who used the word to make a point.

“You can say it, but you get the same mentality agreeing with you,” Neuman wrote. “Loud and classless and clueless supporting a guy that lied to the voters (and still does to today with the big lie) 30,000 times in four years. At least Biden is trying and not living on the golf course.”

Lakehurst Police Chief Matthew Kline did not respond to a request for comments on this matter. The Lakehurst governing body is all-Republican.

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Few towns have their own savage ninja warrior.

Lacey does, though. Ava Colasanti competed in the game show American Ninja Warrior during this season and became a local hero.

She was joined by her family during a Township Committee meeting where she accepted a proclamation from the mayor. She was wearing her trademark pink T-shirt which sported her Ninja Warrior slogan of “Savage” on it that she wore during her competition (You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava”).

Mayor Peter Curatolo said the township wanted to recognize the talent and hard work exemplified by Ava for her athletic ability and determination. The teenager endured hours of training for a competition that involves an obstacle course and various surprises that must be overcome with speed, agility and intelligence.

Ava spent a lot of time at a Toms River-based training facility called Base Camp, “where she excelled in competition for three years and then joined the National Ninja League where she continued to excel and qualify for the world championship in February 2019,” the mayor said.

Ava continued to train five days a week

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Teenage Lacey Ninja Warrior Honored By Town

at Base Camp and in her home garage that her father converted into a mini gym. She was also a member of the Lacey High School Track Team and in July 2019 she joined a Ninja organization called Center Court Sports.

She competed against adults and despite an injury and time off caused by the pandemic she was able to return to Center Court in September of 2020 and qualified for the National Ninja League and won five league championships. She joined a climbing gym in Brick Township last November and a month later submitted an application for American Ninja Warrior.

“Her attitude, drive and determination and hard work earned her national and state wide recognition,” the mayor said. She competed in the TV show’s 13th season during the summer and the 16-year-old qualified to the final round in August of this year. The teen did well but the mayor noted “she was knocked out by the jumping spider.”

Ava said after she received the proclamation, “thank you this really means a lot. I’m training hard and hope to do even better next year.”

Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh asked what led her to become involved in the Ninja competition.

Ava replied that she watched the show when she was younger. “I told myself my first day of base camp that I wanted to compete there so I trained super hard.

It was awesome.”

The teen said that the cameras at the competition “def initely changed the dynamic.”

“We are all very proud of you,” the mayor said.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Lacey’s own American Ninja Warrior Ava Colasanti was given a proclamation by Mayor Peter Curatolo and the Township Committee during a recent meeting.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I love cheese and eat all kinds of it, but that’s because I am among the lucky ones who has no genetic problems processing it.

Today I’m going to talk a lot about cheese, just as one example to make the case against tyramine which causes headaches.

Cheese has tyramine in it, and that’s bad for people who are prone to headaches and migraines. Tyramine itself is called a “monoamine” compound which means it has just one “amine” group in its structure.

Do you know what breaks down monoamines when we produce them or eat them through cheese? A special oxidase enzyme that makes these otherwise powerful chemicals linger around too long and cause discomfort. In the tyramine case, as you can surmise, we need a “monamine oxidase” or MAO enzyme to break down all the Parmesan cheese in your fettuccine Alfredo. If you don’t have enough MAO, or you have a genetic propensity not to make enough of this specific enzyme, you will not be able to handle Parmesan and many other aged cheeses without soon getting a headache, high blood pressure or anxiety.

Researchers figured this out long ago in the 1950’s when they developed antidepressant medications called MAO inhibitors which obviously block MAO enzyme from doing its job and breaking down cheese. People who took the medicine experienced spikes in blood pressure, nausea, heart palpitations and/or headaches whenever they ate foods containing tyramine (like cheese).

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Barnegat Resident’s Designs Took The Runway At NY Fashion Week

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As a tomboy growing up in the Pennsylvania mountains, Barnegat resident Marcia Arnsparger Santiago didn’t pay much attention to clothing styles. Even her mother now marvels at the fact that Santiago’s designs earned her a repeat spot on the runway at NY Fashion Week.

“When I go home to visit, I’m riding

four-wheelers, and all of the stuff I do now is out the window,” said Santiago, 42. “My mom reminds me of what I was like when I was a kid and tells me she never expected me to be where I am today.”

Although she’s still a spitfire of a different sort, Santiago’s transition from a tomboy to a notorious designer was not immediate. Instead, she took classes to become a surgical technician

and moved to New Jersey when she was 19.

Santiago’s position at a hospital in Pomona lasted nearly a decade. She and her husband, Jamaal Jackson, moved to Barnegat in 2013.

Then, in 2014, Santiago went on maternity leave. The new mother hesitated to go back to her hospital job, as she found she had a hard time keeping on her feet for ten hours.

A friend’s granddaughter was in the Miss

Teen New Jersey contest and asked Santiago for help in outfitting her. By this time, she had a real appreciation for clothes and took on the challenge to come up with something special for the young contestant.

“When I was asked to help to design the dress, I decided designing was something I could learn,” said Santiago. “At this point, it’s not really a sewing thing for me, although I can sew.

I have seamstresses that work with me now.”

“My thing is much more about picking out all the fabrics and putting together my vision,” Santiago continued. “I sketch everything out on paper and then have people who put it together to make it work.”

Santiago admits she doesn’t have artistic training but is able to put the basics together to come up with intriguing designs. However, her big break came when one of her designs made it into the Miss’d America Pageant hosted by Carson Kressley. The contest features drag queens dressed to the nines.

One of the show’s producers learned of Santiago’s talents from a friend Santiago knew from a nightclub. The producer asked the new designer to come up with a jacket for him.

Kressley himself is a fashion designer who also serves as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

“I was getting requests for designs, and my husband said I should just turn the whole thing into a business,” Santiago explained. “I got to the point where I was extremely busy.”

As Santiago considered the change, KlosetSlayer seemed like the perfect name for her new venture. Upon reflection, she concluded that those in the know refer to outfits that look good as nice “slays.”

Santiago’s designs range from loungewear to couture, like the Jackie O’ jacket she designed in honor of the former first lady. She currently works from her Barnegat home and travels into New York City for shows and photoshoots.

Several fashion magazines have featured her work.

“My loungewear has been on TV shows and is very affordable,” said Santiago. “It will be featured on Season 10 of Black Ink Crewl on VH-1. There’s also a new reality show coming out on Netflix that has somebody wearing my designs. I can’t really talk about it, but it debuts in January.”

According to Santiago, her company has also outfitted several reality TV stars, well-known rappers, and football players. Klosetslayer’s participation in NY Fashion Week this year wasn’t a first – but came with some extra notoriety.

Santiago gathered all of her models in Time Square to highlight another accomplishment.

Klosetslayer took center stage with an enormous billboard on Broadway, showcasing the company’s work and models.

“I like to push boundaries a little bit and demonstrated this during Fashion Week,” Santiago shared. “We did a suit jacket with a long train for one of our gay models. It was a huge hit and I already have fifteen orders for it.”

One of the things that makes Santiago’s designs unique is their universal appeal. It’s one of the things she prides herself on the most.

“I think the best part of everything is trying to make people feel good,” said Santiago. “We don’t do regular models on our runways. We (Designer - See Page 27)

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Continued From Page 26 include plus size because that’s what’s realistic.

Not everybody is a size zero.”

The decision to move from the operating room to the design world came at a difficult time. When their son Baylon was just six months old, Jamaal received a diagnosis of non-Hodgins lymphoma. Jamaal owns a business called I.C. FireStop that does foam work for the protection of commercial buildings in New York City.

Already making the daily commute to New York City from Barnegat, Jamaal found himself going in for another reason. For a while, the young father went in-patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He also returned for regular treatments before going into remission for a few years.

The Toms River Times, October 16, 2021, Page 27 “He’s such a great man,” said Santiago. “He even coaches our son’s baseball team, and for some time, it seemed that everything was back to normal.”

Only, it wasn’t - the drugs used in the clinical trial brought on a new cancer. Jamaal, 41, is scheduled to return to Memorial Sloan Kettering as an in-patient in the coming week.

He will be there a month to resume his battle with a stem cell transplant.

New York Fashion Week continues to stand out as one of the most renowned Fashion Weeks in the world. While it’s the fourth time that Santiago’s designs made it to the runway, she feels there’s something critical that needs to be part of her success.

My husband and I do a lot of things to give back,” Santiago said. “We do food giveaways and do anything we can to donate and give others the help they need.”

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Coming soon to a boardwalk near you, Halloween Fest!

Borough officials noted that the first Halloween event in quite a while will be held in late October and would feature scary holiday decorations as well some special guests.

The event will scare up visitors on October 22 from 4 to 10 p.m. and noon to 10 p.m. on October 23. It will take place on the “BooWalk” and in the Carousel Petrified Pavilion.

Visitors can check in with vendors on the Boardwalk as they creep over to the Monster Mash. Wandering mages will provide their magic. There will be plenty of creepy characters lurking about just waiting to spring out.

The “Petrified Pavilion” includes the Tunnel of Terror. Ecto 1, the famous vehicle from the Ghostbusters movie franchise, including the new “Ghostbusters Afterlife” set to be released in November, will also be there.

Visitors will enjoy plenty of activities inside the Pavilion, such as scary face painting classes, caricatures, and photo opportunities with Ecto 1.

Another outside attraction is the Hemi Hearse. Its driver and passengers just might

surprise you.

Attendees can shop among vendors selling toys, comics and more. Popcorn, candy and food will be available for sale. There will also be a pumpkin patch to buy a pumpkin along with a decorating table.

Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz said he and the rest of the governing body were very excited to see the community host this family-friendly event during the Halloween season. He said the borough will be continuing to bring further events to the town year long. “We have plans for a holiday event in December,” he told Jersey Shore Online. com recently.

Tickets for those 5 and up are $5 and must be purchased online; no tickets will be sold on site. Tickets are time-specific as there is a capacity limit for the pavilion.

A time must be pre-selected. Full details and ticket purchase information can be found at exit82.com/seaside-heights-halloween-fest/.

All proceeds from Halloween Fest will benefit two nonprofit organizations, the Seaside Heights Historical Museum and Resilient Minds On The Front Lines.

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─Photo courtesy VNA Health Group VNA Health Group and Community Medical Center leadership and staff celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the palliative program at the hospital.

HOLMDEL – VNA Health Group recently celebrated the five year anniversary of its Palliative Care Program at Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, with a special gathering held at the hospital. Launched in March 2016, the Palliative Care Program at CMC was established by Marianne Holler, DO, FACOI, FAAHPM, VNA Health Group’s Chief Medical Officer, Palliative and Hospice Physician. With the support of Community Medical Center staff and leadership as well as the Grunin Foundation, the palliative program has grown to over 10,000 visits in the past 5 years.

Dr. Steven Landers, President and CEO, VNA Health Group commented, “We are honored to celebrate the wonderful partnership with Community Medical Center and to bring such an important service to the hospital and the community. The program has had a tremendous impact on patients and families dealing with a life-limiting illness by helping people live their best life.”

According to Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer of Community Medical Center, “Palliative care is needed in our hospital and the community, especially since Ocean County has a high concentration of older adults. Our mission is to help and cure people, as well as improve the quality of life in our area, and that includes people with serious illnesses. We are thankful to be working with such a passionate and caring team at VNA Health Group.

We are also grateful to the Grunin Foundation, who has supported both the VNA’s palliative care program, as well as multiple Community Medical Center programs. We look forward to working together with these important partners to ensure palliative care becomes part of the mainstream healthcare continuum.”

The palliative care team at CMC includes Dr. Holler, along with Seema Varma, MD, VNA Health Group Palliative Medicine Physician and Medical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, as well as newly hired palliative nurse practitioner, Kimberly Hitchens, who provides palliative consults in the community

along with Vandana Sharma, MD, VNA Health Group Palliative Medicine Physician.

Serious illness has tremendous and far-reaching effects upon patients and families. A lack of information and understanding about end-of-life care can result in confusion, anxiety and doubt.

Palliative medicine is an individualized approach to addressing the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families facing serious or life-limiting illness.

Dr. Holler’s passion for providing quality end of life care led her to develop the palliative program at CMC. Due to the region’s older population, she felt there was a real need to provide support that was missing. She and Dr. Varma collaborated with CMC physicians, nursing staff, case managers and social workers to educate them about palliative care and its value and benefits.

“Palliative care is a blessing”, said Dr. Holler.

“We spend time with patients and families and have those heart to heart conversations about the patient’s wishes and goals. Although we may not be able to change the outcome, we can change how the patients and families experience that outcome. The incredible impact that palliative care has had on patients’ outlook and quality of life is extraordinary.”

“We have to reframe the conversation and let patients know there’s a lot more we can do. And that is focusing on patient-centered goals and helping the patient and families to think about what’s important”, said Holler. “There needs to be a shift to value-based services, positive outcomes, shared savings and keeping the patient as stable and comfortable as possible.”

“The future of palliative care is bright given that people are living longer and are more concerned about comfort and independence, managing symptoms and meeting their life goals,” said Dr. Landers. “Palliative care is becoming more relevant with the focus on value and quality of care.”

For more information about VNA Health Group’s Palliative Care Program, call 732-2246654.

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Greenbriar Woodlands Clubhouse 1 Kensington Circle Toms River, Annual Flea Market & Bake Sale Saturday November 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors and various items for sale coffee, bagels, donuts, hot dogs and chili for sale.

(47) ATTENTION - If you or someone you know worked at ASARCO/ Heritage Minerals in Lakehurst between 1966 and 1981 and worked with or knew Marlin Sovey please call Rebecca at Simmons Hanly Conroy toll-free at (855) 988-2537.

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Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Automatic Lift Chair - Brand new $600/OBO. Call 732-657-4144. (43) For Sale: Ladies Vintage 3 speed Dunelt Bicycle. Call for information 732-716-0021.

(43) For Sale: Record Collection of 33's, 45's and older records also maple record cabinet. Call 732-716-0021. (43)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(49) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the

most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know

that they ’re going to get the care they deserve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.

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Photo Of The Week

These two ducks were seen hanging out and taking in the sunshine at Gilford Park in Toms River Township. (Photo by Debbie Gentile)

Create Your Own Walking Stick

TOMS RIVER – Hiking season is here, and what better way to kick it off than to make your very own personalized walking stick? Join the Ocean County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon with Brad Koller, who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. Wood, tools, gloves, and aprons will be pro­vided and sanitized.

Please wear a mask.

The event will take place on October 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Environmen-

tal Center at Cattus Island County Park.

Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Brad Koller for $30. Event open for ages 11 and up. Children age 11 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. FEE: $5 per person registration fee. Link to the Registration Form: bit. ly/39dKVn7.

For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org or call Ocean County Parks at 732-506-9090.

A Horror Halloweekend

TOMS RIVER – Choose your own adventure during Exit 82 Theatre horror Halloweekend! Take in a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, enjoy drinks from downtown friends, and come up to the lab to enjoy a live-band Karaoke party! Purchase tickets at exit82theatre.com/ shows-events.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Enjoy

a screening of your favorite picture show.

• October 29 at 8 p.m.

• October 30 at 10:30 p.m.

• October 31 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Nightmare on Main Street Party: Live Band & performances, Karaoke, giveaways, and more!

• October 29 at 10 p.m.

• October 31 at 9 p.m.

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Around The Jersey Shore “Design Your Own Destiny” Art Contest

NEW JERSEY – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (“HTS”) today announced a statewide art contest for adults and teens to promote its ongoing “Take Control of Your Destiny” distracted driving public awareness campaign. Winners will have their art displayed on HTS’s social media channels as part of the campaign.

The “Design Your Own Destiny” contest, which begins today, invites New Jersey residents ages 15 and up to create their own version of the colorful steering wheels showcased in the innovative “Take Control of Your Destiny” campaign that launched in April 2021. The wheels, which depict life milestones like graduation, marriage, and pursuing creative and professional interests, are accompanied by the tagline “You Have Places to Go. Don’t Drive Distracted.”

Since its launch, the campaign’s message has reached millions through print, digital, and radio advertisements.

“The Take Control of Your Destiny campaign has been hugely successful and we’re excited to invite the public to become part of it,” said Acting Attorney General Bruck.

“The contest is a creative way to raise awareness of districted driving and engage drivers of all ages in the efforts to prevent fatalities on New Jersey roadways.”

The Department of Education is promoting the campaign in high schools throughout the state to help raise awareness among new and soon-to-be drivers of the dangers of distracted driving.

According to New Jersey State Police statistics, distracted driving was to blame for more than a quarter of the fatal crashes that

occurred in New Jersey from 2015 through 2019, claiming the lives of 730 drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. During that same five-year period, more than half of all crashes in the state– both fatal and non-fatal – involved a distracted driver.

“The contest, like the campaign, is aimed at inspiring drivers to stay focused on what lies ahead – literally and figuratively - every time they get behind the wheel,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “Designing their own wheels will help drivers of all ages take stock of what matters most to them and encourage them to avoid risky behaviors– like driving distracted – that can bring a sudden and tragic end to those hopes and dreams.”

HTS will provide contestants with a steering wheel template (downloadable from the contest webpage) to design using crayons, paint, colored pencils, computer generated software, or any other medium they choose.

Deadline for contest submissions is December 1. There will be two winning steering wheel designs chosen from the following age groups: One winner for ages 15-21 One winner for ages 21 and over Winners will be announced in January 2022, and the winning wheels will be posted on the HTS’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram social media pages, along with the corresponding winner’s name and hometown.

For more information, including a complete list of contest rules and information on how to submit entries, go to njsaferoads. com and click on the Design Your Own Destiny contest link.

Get The Flu Shot

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health department will be administering the Flu Vaccine at the Toms River Senior Center, 652 Garfield Ave., Toms River, on October 20 from 10 a.m. to

1 p.m.

If you have any questions, call their off ice at 732-342-1000 ext. 8460 or 8461. The seasonal Flu Vaccine is free with Medicare/Insurance.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean Medical Center Adds “University” To Its Name

─Photo courtesy Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center in Brick will now be known as Ocean University Medical Center.

By Bob Vosseller when a medical student who is unsure of BRICK – Long-time locals might still their specialization. It is a unique program call it “Brick Hospital,” although it had and we have 12 students that will rotate been Ocean Medical Center for some time. their time and spend time in the OR (opNow, it will be known as Ocean University erating room), radiology, and other areas Medical Center. so they can get that one-year sense of what The change became effective on October 1 they want to specialize in,” Kreitner added. and with the new name, comes a new logo.

All of the residency programs are led by Hackensack Meridian Health President and nationally recognized leaders in their fields Chief Hospital Executive Jason Kreitner who are affiliated with Hackensack Meridtold Jersey Shore Online.com “This is ian School of Medicine, the only private indeed a proud moment in the history of medical school in New Jersey.

Ocean Medical Center which has had sev“The new name represents our dedicated eral name changes over the years.” efforts and commitment to quality and Kreitner explained the process of becom- patient safety combined with a vision for ing an academic hospital. “It really started developing medical education programs six or seven years ago and Ocean was that expose future physicians, nurses and looking into what was happening across clinicians to the latest innovations in medthe country and really getting involved icine,” he said. in academics. Ocean Medical Center has Recent facility investments include a grown tremendously in the last decade. We 36 private-bed medical surgical floor, a thought the time was right and we were 44,300-square-foot emergency departprime for getting into academic education ment, and a comprehensive cancer center. with our medical students, residents and With the completion of the $19.5M Heart looking at our patients’ needs.” and Vascular Center, Ocean University He added, “we ended up going on that Medical Center will become one of the journey and apply to programs to get top nation’s most advanced interventional medical students and it has truly been catheterization and vascular laboratories phenomenal. We are in our fourth year of for heart and vascular diagnosis and training our own residents as part of Ocean treatment.

Medical Center’s academic program.”

Dr. Kenneth N. Sable, who serves as the Residents are physicians who have regional president, southern market for graduated from medical school with an Hackensack Meridian Health, said the aneducation in a variety of types of medicine nouncement “recognizes Ocean Medical and are now focusing more on specialized Center’s exceptional growth as an advanced knowledge and experience to specific care hospital that has evolved into a university disciplines. teaching hospital by building on its medical, Kreitner said the move has made the nursing and clinical educational programs.” hospital more of a “teaching organization.”

“We are very proud to honor the important As to the areas that residents will be spe- contributions that Ocean Medical Center cializing in, he added that decision was makes in New Jersey to deliver high-quality, based on a community needs assessment. compassionate care and educate the next gen“Among those needs was greater empha- eration of physicians, nurses and health care sis on mental health. “The world is facing professionals who will advance the delivery of the challenges of psychiatry for mental care to our communities,” Robert C. Garrett, health and we have 28 psychiatry residents FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack that will rotate with our crisis unit and Meridian Health said. across the network. It is really based on He added, “Ocean Medical Center has the need,” Kreitner added. a longstanding reputation of providing “We have 90 residents as of today across high-performing care, with excellent patient five programs that are family medicine, quality indicators and continues to build its internal medicine, psychiatry and we have teaching programs in clinical and professional what is called a transitional year which is specialties.”

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Officers Wear Pink Badges For Breast Cancer Month

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─Photo courtesy Island Heights Police ISLAND HEIGHTS – In the month of October, the Island Heights Police Officers will be wearing these pink breast cancer badges. These badges are worn in support of breast cancer awareness. Pictured are Patrolman Caruso and Ptl. D’Amico-Violante sporting their new patches!

Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk

TOMS RIVER – The Scarecrow Walk is returning to Downtown Toms River.

Scarecrows will be on display from October 13 to October 31 along Washington Street.

The community is invited to come downtown and vote for their favorite scarecrow.

Participating stores will have ballots. Just look for the Scarecrow Walk poster in their window! Completed ballots can be dropped off at the ballot boxes located at The Downtown Shops at 53 Main, 53 Main St, Toms River or in the lobby of The Toms River

Branch of The Ocean County Library on Washington Street.

Do you think you have what it takes to enter the contest? Now is the time to start planning your ultimate scarecrow. So dig out those old clothes from the attic, rummage through your fall decorations and start designing the perfect scarecrow. The contest is open to all ages and there is no entry fee. Visit the Downtown Toms River website for more information, downtowntomsriver.com/scarecrow-walk.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help.

However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly.

“You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch.

You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist.

Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient.

They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues.

They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet.

Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans.

(Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time.

Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 16 - OCT 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your networking efforts can result in golden opportunities during the week ahead. You may feel pressured to spend money or adapt to new technologies. Friends and reliable advisers may help you make wise decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Clear planning may help you to direct your energies in the right direction in the week to come. An issue about joint finances or possessions may be confusing.

All the wrinkles should be able to be ironed out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This can be an excellent week to make promises and commitments because other people should want to cooperate. Your judgment and astute observations might help you make a favorable impression on others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may enjoy having your possessions in the week to come, but you are also likely willing to share your material blessings. This is a great week to make a favorable impression on new friends or to participate in group activities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ability to communicate with loved ones may improve as this week unfolds. Other people might be glad to hear your advice due to your charitable attitudes. This is probably a good week to use your influence to ask for favors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let your friendliness shine brightly. If you prove yourself to be an eager participant in interactive activities, you could impress even the most rational thinkers. Make realistic family decisions in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your initiative and enthusiasm can give you an advantage.

In a few days your good judgment should be obvious. When you see an opportunity to improve your situation in the week ahead you may want to accept it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a great week to concentrate on forming enduring relationships and improving existing alliances. It might be easier than usual to discuss joint plans or to easily execute them without rocking the boat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your efforts to make your dreams a reality could confuse family members. To avoid scattering your energies like confetti, wait until the middle of the week, when you possibly have better judgment, to make major decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead strive to achieve a balance between doing what is right and doing whatever is necessary to succeed. Your material ambitions could be put on hold when you see an opportunity to be helpful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on achieving clarity by taking time to tune in in the week to come. You may bump into people who may seem unpredictable or controlling but can probably find common ground and arrive at a satisfactory compromise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be at your best in the upcoming week when you can interact with friends and are welcomed as a member of a group. Your people skills can be in top form but an attempt at a new romance could fall short of the mark.

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SUGAR AND SPICE MAKE THIS PUMPKIN BREAD EXTRA NICE

By America’s Test Kitchen

PUMPKIN BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS Serves 10

Vegetable oil spray 1 1/4 cups (6 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) milk 3/4 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar 1/2 cup packed (3 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup (4 1/2 ounces) chocolate chips 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray inside bottom and sides of an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2-inch metal loaf pan with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

3. In a large saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with rubber spatula, until mixture just begins to bubble, 4 to 6 minutes.

4. Remove from heat. Add sugar, brown sugar and oil to pumpkin mixture and whisk until combined. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes.

Whisk again until mixture is very smooth.

5. Add egg mixture to pumpkin mixture and whisk to combine. Add flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to stir until just combined and no dry flour is visible. Stir chocolate chips into batter. Do not overmix. Scrape batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

6. Place loaf pan in the oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pumpkin bread comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Place the loaf pan on a cooling rack and let pumpkin bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

7. Remove pumpkin bread from pan. Let pumpkin bread cool on the cooling rack for at least 1 hour.

Transfer to a cutting board, slice and serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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