2021-10-23 - The Jackson Times

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─Photo By Bob Vosseller A variety of vintage automobiles and motorcycles took to the road as part of the escort for this year’s Jackson Wounded Warriors Parade.

By Bob Vosseller once again hosted this The Warriors were time with the “couraJACKSON – A town- event as he has since escorted by members geous men and women” ship tradition that pays 2008 when it started. of the Township Police during the morning into tribute to veterans and Veterans, township of- Department, volunteer the afternoon. Residents, wounded service mem- ficials, police and others Fire Companies, Jack- organizations and clubs bers in particular, re- who assisted with the son Township First Aid lined up from the Justurned in the form of the event assembled at the Squad, various motor- tice Complex on West 13th Annual Wounded Township Justice Com- cycle groups, as well as Veterans Highway all Warrior Parade/Escort plex to prepare for their other volunteers during the way to the Central at the Township Justice ride over to the Central the morning.

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Jersey Rifle and Pistol The mayor said that he Club on South Stump Mayor Michael Reina Club. always enjoys spending (Warrior - See Page 5)

Schools To Collect Vaccination Data

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – School districts will report vaccination data of staff and students to the State Department of Health in order to increase rates of vaccinated children.

The move comes per an executive directive from Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. The Department will collect the infor-

mation and analyze it for trends, said Donna Leusner, Director of Communications for the NJ Department of Health. When the data is complete, the DOH will share it on their website. Names and other identifiers will not be disseminated.

The Department of Health continues to state that a combination of vaccination for

those who are eligible, testing, masking, physical distance, handwashing, and staying home when sick are the best strategies for keeping schools safe.

For a few months, the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use on children 12 and older, and health officials are urging them to take advantage of it. The state has been reaching out

to local leaders to set up vaccination clinics in large spaces.

Leusner noted that O c e a n C ou nt y h a s had clinics at schools ( To m s R ive r H ig h S c h o ol N o r t h a n d Sout he r n Reg ion a l Middle School in Stafford) and also at venues like Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson.

Vaccination clinics at schools are optional for

districts, she said.

“The Department of Health will work closely with participating school districts to identify vaccine providers equipped to administer doses in the school setting,” she said.

Persichilli said at a recent gover nor’s press conference on the coronavirus that about 57 percent of children

October 23, 2021

11 Candidates Seek Board Of Ed Seats

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township voters will be choosing four members of the Board of Education when they go to the polls on November 2.

Nine candidates are running for three available three-year terms and two residents are running for one available one-year term on the board.

Board of Education races are supposedly nonpartisan, so there’s no R or D after their name.

Instead, candidates can include a short slogan if they wish. The following candidates are seeking a three-year term: Gus Acevedo (Gus for Us), Tzvi Herman, and Megan Gardella. There are three people running under a slate “Teamwork, Commitment, Excellence:” Tina M. Kas, Erica Osmond, and John Spalthoff. Running on the “Moms For Jackson” slate are Akxsi Keegan and Jessica Edwards while Giuseppe Palmeri is running under the banner of “Integrity, Accountability and Dedication.”

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Columbus Day Parade Marks 30 th Year

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - It may have taken an extra week to get the weather right, but the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade marked its 30th year.

The postponement from October 10 was due to the forecast of a downpour of rain that would have left spectators and marchers more than a little soggy. Holding off a week added to the anticipation for the viewers.

The Kaufman family was ready for their first parade from an ideal viewing point, on the deck of their boulevard-based condo near borough hall. Jonathan and Jennifer Kaufman put up their Italian flag banner and their daughter, son-in-law and grandson who just returned from pumpkin picking arrived to watch it with them. Shelby, the dog, just enjoyed the attention of many people being around.

“This helped us get into the spirit of the day,” Jennifer said as she draped the Italian flag

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Continued From Page 1 Those seeking the one-year term are Allison Barocas (“Teamwork, Commitment, Excellence”) and BonnieSue Rosenwald (Taxes, Curriculum, Spending).

Kas, Osmond, Spalthoff and Barocas are running together as the Jackson4BoE team and their website provided a synopsis of their experience and goals.

Kas said she has a strong accounting background. She has handled the finances for several non-profits in town and she and her husband own a multi franchise company throughout the tri-state area. Funding and finance are a major factor of the Board. She said she is always thinking outside of the box and looking at things from a different perspective.

Questioning and listening are her key qualities.

Osmond has a doctorate in education. She said her roles in higher education have offered her experience with creative solutions to building and or maintaining programming during challenging fiscal years. She has experience with sharing/allocating resources to increase opportunity at minimal cost. Her knowledge of the education system is an asset to the board.

Spalthoff was appointed to the Board in February and has spent the past 24 years in education as both a teacher and administrator.

He is very versed in the non-public area and its impact on our overall budget. He serves on all committees relating to the non-public responsibilities that “our district must meet while also working to make sure our current programs are maintained. This is an extremely important asset for our community. Our non-public re-

sponsibilities are growing exponentially, and we need someone knowledgeable to help navigate those matters.”

Barocas said she is proficient in analyzing and interpreting data. Her strength is in contract negotiations. The BOE needs someone to scrutinize its contracts and negotiate the best deals for our school system. She is a forward thinker and prefers to look for solutions rather than at the problem. Getting stuck on the problem is the problem. She will always be looking ahead instead of backward. Prioritizing the goals of the board is important to her.

Acevedo, who began his term in January 2019, is a retired teacher and has been a resident since 1959. He is a graduate of both the Switlik Elementary School and of the first graduating class of what is now the Jackson Memorial High School Class of 1966. He served the board for almost 20 years before taking a break and believes that as good as Jackson’s schools are, “we must continue to improve them for all students at all levels through the continued appropriate use of taxpayers’ dollars.”

Herman was elected to a one-year term on the Board on January 6. “I have had the privilege of serving on the board of education over the past year. I believe my unique skill set as a small business owner is a strong asset for the district as we continue to grapple with funding cuts and other financial difficulties. Finding common ground and bridging our differences will create a stronger Jackson school district to service the needs of all children.”

Palmeri said “I’m a husband and father of three school-age Jackson students. My passion and drive for running for the Jackson Board of Education stems from the desire to do everything in

my power to provide our Jackson children with the best education and opportunities available.

My career as a business leader has taught me some strong lessons, the first of which is teamwork and the importance of working with those around you. I will always conduct myself with the utmost integrity and keep Jackson residents’ best interest at heart and hope that the community will give me the chance to help develop our future generations.

Keegan who was born in Venezuela said “I moved to the United States in 1986. I currently hold a bachelor’s degree in business and have over 25-plus years’ experience in the legal field.

I lived in Jackson from 1996 – 2005. I recently moved back to Jackson in 2014. I have two children in the district. I am a small business co-owner of Keegan Electric with my husband who is also the Jackson Commissioner and volunteer fire fighter. I would like the opportunity to be a voice not only for our students, but also parents and our community. Having diversity in the BOE is important. I know some parents do not speak the English language; others may be afraid to come forward, and I want to be able to facilitate in filling this gap.”

Edwards said she is a “working wife and mother of three children that attend school in the Jackson school district. I am an involved parent in my children’s life whether it’s academic or recreational. I am running for BOE to help support others like myself that want to keep Jackson supported in elements ranging from lack of funding for professional personnel to continuation of fine arts in addition to helping the community provide our children with the mental care and hands-on education that they need. As an operations manager to a growing

laboratory, I know that I can provide and maintain the stability that Jackson needs with the knowledge of protocol and procedure implementation, disaster planning and prevention, team bonding, budget planning and health and safety education. I have a strong background in the qualities that I believe a helpful and reliable BOE candidate should have in order to represent our town.”

Rosenwald said, “I am the proud parent of two children who are the product of the public schools. They were provided with the tools that allowed them to reach the career goals they strove for. As a 12-year BOE member on two Boards of Education I was instrumental in guiding those school districts for all children. I am a “Certified Board Leader” and have been thoroughly trained on a state level. Part of my contributions was the responsibility for rewriting the Policy Manuals of these districts, the roadmap by which the school districts operate on a daily basis. I served on every committee, over time, in both districts as well. I have the ability and experience to develop budgets and have personally negotiated labor contracts and demanded meaningful, substantial and sustainable positive reform in light of decreasing state funding, demographic change, and additional unfunded mandates.”

Gardella said, “as a 40-year resident of Jackson, I was raised by Jackson educators, educated in the Jackson schools, and employed for 10 years as a Jackson School District school social worker. Currently, I am the mom of three wonderful daughters attending the Jackson schools and the owner of a local business where I am responsible for reading and assessing financial (BOE - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 statements. Parents and community stakeholders need elected members who can effectively bridge the current communication gap and be held accountable to investigate and educate themselves concerning the pertinent issues.” She supports

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Continued From Page 1 Tavern Road as a sign of support and to honor the veterans.

“The freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been purchased and maintained at a high price throughout our history. We owe a great debt to those who have served in defense of our nation. For many, their sacrifice has ended in permanent injury,” Mayor Reina said.

“It has been a true honor to ride alongside these heroes each year as we escort them,” he added. Along with the mayor, Councilman Nino Borrelli and Council Vice President Martin Flemming were present for the event.

This year firetruck 5625 of the Cassville Fire Company joined a firetruck from the Whitesville Fire company at the front entranceway and provided the metal framework to hang a huge American flag for the parade to pass through as it headed toward the rifle club.

The vehicles that provided the escort and those that provided a lift for the veterans included motorcycles, fire trucks, EMS vehicles and police motorcycles. A police color guard was on hand as per tradition.

Among those watching the parade were

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Also present were members and leaders of Girl Scout Troop 49. “It is a tradition for us to come out for this but it is the first time that these members have done it. My older girl’s scout troop has come out before,” scout leader and mom Kelly Glenn said.

Other Girl Scouts and their leaders noted that while the COVID-19 pandemic has put in a crimp into some of their activities it was important to come out and support the veterans during the morning parade.

The mayor joined the veterans who were treated to lunch and some time at the range when they reached the local gun club. Al Dolce, a long-time member of the club welcomed the veterans who attended. He noted that any agency, club or group wishing to take part in next year’s parade to help support local veterans, should contact Mayor Reina’s office at 732-928-1200 ext.1211.

All Wounded Warriors and veterans who are interested in attending next year’s event can email Dolce at njgunfun@gmail.com.

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Nearby Paulina and Cory Duryea of Brick were camped out, sitting on the cement monument in front of the Seaside Heights Borough Hall. “We enjoyed the Italian Festival last week and came back to enjoy the parade,” Paulina said. “I used to love the big celebrations they would hold at a church in Long Branch. We’ve come here since we moved to Brick in 1998.”

Her favorite part of the parade was the bagpipers and dancers. She knew that unlike years past, the Parade Committee could not provide a visiting folkloric group of entertainers from Italy. This year that became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

While that part of the tradition could not be included this year, members of the Rancho Folclorico Danca na Eira based in Newark brought their own traditional dance style to the event.

They perform traditional Portuguese folklore dance and have been a part of the parade in the past. They celebrated with members of the Ocean County Parade Committee following the parade at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church parish hall building on Grant Avenue.

Parade Committee Chairman Mike Blandina was pleased with this year’s parade noting that the weather is out of everyone’s hands. “We got a good turnout, more than I expected we’d get for a week later but we did it.”

Gerand LaPenna joined many of his fellow Lacey Italian-American Club members at the parish hall as they made the arrangements

for the after-parade meal that took place at the parish hall. “We’ve been doing this for several years. A lot of activity happens here in this building during the parade and the Italian Heritage weekend.”

Cruising by in a classic purple Mustang were members of the Central Jersey Italian American Club of Jackson. Brick Unico, another Italian-American organization, sponsored a band. Other participants included the Union Church of Seaside Park, local Cub Scouts and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Squadron based in Lakehurst.

Forty members of Falun Dafa came out to march in the parade for the first time dressed in bright yellow caps, shirts and jackets. The organization traveled from New York to provide some Chinese culture to the event.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions of people have made a part of their lives. It is rooted in Buddhist tradition and consists of self-improvement through the study of teachings and gentle exercises and meditation. Group coordinator Bridget Lee said her organization formed in 1992. “China is a communist country; we have no freedom. We want to share the truthful compassionate quality of our society.”

She added, “we are very happy to be here.

Some are playing the traditional Chinese drum and 20 are doing the exercise to share with the American people. During these COVID-19 times we want to see more strong health and hope.”

Just like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, this year’s parade concluded with a float featuring Santa Claus and his sleigh featuring reindeer and some smiling elves.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Newspaper Will Not Endorse Candidates Here in the letters page, we give you a chance to endorse the candidate of your choice. You’ll see endorsements for any party. But what you

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improve in these areas.

The 11th District hopeful also connects these issues to a rising number of not just physical health issues, but mental health issues as well. “People are hurting and need help,” says Faison.

“Government is supposed to be a place that represents everyone in the community...and no one gets left behind.”

Faison is campaigning to raise citizen expectations for government leading to a more equitable, fair, and higher quality of life for all people. “It is time for real, meaningful change to come to Asbury Park and other communities like it,” Faison declares. “Hope needs to turn into action and the results leading to a better life for all families in the community...we can achieve this if we empower our entire community.”

T he Ca mpaig n ca n be reached at faison4nj@ gmail.com for any comment on this story.

and conspiracy theories!

Isn’t anyone interested in their children’s health?

W hy can’t I just k now what the plan is to protect the kids?!

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Letters To The Editor Amato Team Cares About Seniors Berkeley Township has a clear choice this November when it comes to the upcoming election. The Berkeley Republicans, or the Amato Team, has worked very hard to ensure the quality of life for all Berkeley Township residents, including seniors.

In normal times, Mayor Amato and the Township Council have worked alongside senior communities to battle ridiculous utility rate hikes, acquire grant funding to improve roadways, and to keep recreational opportunities open for us. The Berkeley Township government cares about keeping parks that are within our senior communities safe and clean.

Even during the pandemic there were improving signs present, the town government stood with us in trying to contact state officials to help re-open our community centers and clubhouses within our communities.

This shows the commitment

and level of understanding the town government has when it comes to preserving our active quality of life.

With all of this being said, I encourage all voters – but especially senior voters – to cast their ballot for the Republican Council members in Column A. Please re-elect Council members Byrnes, Guadagno, Signorile, and Gingrich this year.

Joe Palmerson Berkeley

Polozzo Is A Parent Not A Politician A little town like S. Toms River gets forgotten all the time. Anna Polozzo, our board representative, made sure we weren’t forgotten.

She’s the one who’s constantly sticking up for us.

She’s the one who’s always fighting for our little town.

She doesn’t take orders from the Republicans or the Democrats, she just does what she thinks is right.

If Mary Guarin gets in, she’ll take orders from Dan

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Rodrick. You think the Board meetings are chaos now? Wait until Rodrick gets a majority on the board.

He’ll run it into the ground.

Polozzo tells it like it is.

When everyone else is lying through their teeth, she’s refreshingly honest. She’s not a politician, she’s a parent, and that’s why I’m voting for her.

C. George Smith South Toms River

Gentrification In Asbury Park Leaves Locals Behind

On the surface, the concept of gentrification seems like a wonderful process that begins pumping money into a poor community in the hopes of driving new population and business growth. You might start seeing some newer homes on some blocks, a handful of new stores, etc. District 11 Assembly Candidate Dominique Faison is speaking out on how the gentrification process is actually hurting Asbury Park residents.

“Gentrification is centered on wealth, not people,” Faison points out. “This process has changed the town emotionally and financially as working families have no choice but to leave because they can’t afford to live in the town anymore.” Faison’s position on this issue stems from the observation that the local community at-large is not a part of the process. The Green Party candidate cites that many members of the community feel as if their

freedoms are being sold to the highest bidder, while they have absolutely no say in the process.

“The working poor need to be heard...the homeless need to be heard,” Faison declares. “If the ‘powers that be’ want to make the community more profitable, they should be focused on the hard-working families who are already here and build local wealth.” Faison points out the profits of the gentrification process goes to things that go against the community. “There’s no adequate help for the homeless,” says Faison, who is calling on public officials to make good on promises made over the years. “I’m tired of how we are placated by politicians who simply author/propose bills that go nowhere in the legislature,” says Faison.

“It’s time for real change and follow through on programs that will actually help people.”

Faison believes the issues of homelessness, working poor families not having a chance to get ahead, struggling school environment, and crime are all connected and impact one another.

“The lack of social and economic mobility for working poor families has an effect on the community’s children and young adolescents,” comments Faison.

“Instead of a school-tocollege or a school-to-vocation pipeline...we see a school-to-prison pipeline.”

Faison also points out that gentrification only fuels more housing discrimination and homelessness within a community that is already struggling to

Dominique Faison Asbury Park

How Will Anti-Maskers Protect Kids?

I don’t think anyone disputes the fact that parents must raise their children according to ow n conscience, but I a m st ill wondering how those people who a re a nt i-ma sk plan to protect their child re n f rom cont r a ct i ng COVID! No one a nswers t hat question. I get arguments, debates, false statements about disease, propaganda

Irene Davis Little Egg Harbor

End The Filibuster Since the 2020 president ial elect ion, st ate Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country.

And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights.

So far, I have seen more tal k than action in the way President Biden has handled our voting rights crisis. He’s advocated for voting rights legislation and asked Cong ress to take action, but he’s failed to do one ver y obvious thing that would change this fight: unequivocally support ending the filibuster.

The Jim Crow filibuster is the thing standing in the way of passing once in a generation legislation like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If Biden actually wants the Senate to pass those bills, he needs to use his inf luence as president to get the Senate to abolish the filibuster.

Anything less is a failure to meet this crisis.

Cathrine Laskey Toms River

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Smith’s Remarks For The Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s

Editor’s note: This speech was given by Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) before the 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer’s. He gave a special thanks to Christine Hopkins who has and continues to serve so effectively as the Alzheimer’s Association ambassador throughout the years and for her leadership in today’s 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Twenty-three years ago, I along with Congressman Ed Markey created the Congressional Alzheimer’s Caucus.

Today, our bipartisan Caucus is 150 members strong.

Together we fight to enhance awareness, support patients and caregivers, and robustly fund promising research.

After years of failed legislative efforts to boost research funding, the big breakthrough came in 2011, when we passed the Alzheimer’s Association inspired National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) - a law I coauthored.

NAPA created a new, frequently updated and expanded national strategy with the goal of finding a cure, or a disease-modifying therapy by 2025. NAPA also created an advisory committee for a whole-of-government response to the Alzheimer’s crisis.

The impact has been profound. Alzheimer’s research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was $600 million in 2015. We’ve quintupled - that is, increased

NIH research funding five-fold - to $3.1 billion for this year.

Like you, I am hopeful that breakthroughs will come.

This summer - for the first time since 2003 - the FDA approved a new drug Aduhelm for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

As you know, the Alzheimer’s Association said that “as the first drug that slows progression of the disease, this is the beginning of a completely new future for Alzheimer’s treatments.”

Of course more trials will follow, but the Alzheimer’s Association’s chief science officer Maria Carrillo explained: “History has shown us that approvals of

the first drug in a new category invigorates the field, increases investments in new treatments and encourages greater innovation.”

Finally, in Congress, I’ve co-authored new initiatives including The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act to provide training and other support services to those who care for their parents, spouses, siblings and friends who are living today with Alzheimer’s disease.

Despite the heartbreak and pain and agony, please be encouraged.

Your amazing work and tenacious advocacy inspires, mobilizes, and gives hope and strength to persevere.

Bill Would End Requirement That Drugs Be Tested On Animals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the FDA Modernization Act to end animal testing mandates. This legislation would end an outdated FDA mandate that experimental drugs must be tested on animals before they are used on humans in clinical trials. The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods where they are suitable.

This legislation is currently co-sponsored

by U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Ben Ray Lujan (DNM).

“Thanks to modern scientific innovation, the use of animal toxicity testing for experimental drugs has become increasingly obsolete,” said Sen. Booker. “This legislation will eliminate unnecessary suffering for countless animals when scientifically reliable alternative testing methods are available.”

“The FDA Modernization Act would accelerate innovation and get safer, more effective drugs to market more quickly by cutting red tape that is not supported by current science. It would also prevent the needless suffering and death of animal test subjects - which is something I think both

Republican and Democrats can agree needs to end,” said Dr. Paul.

“Over the years, research has demonstrated that animal testing can often be inefficient in predicting drug effects and efficacy in humans. I’m proud to join Sen. Paul in introducing legislation that will cut FDA red tape, allowing drug manufacturers and sponsors to innovate clinical trial designs and utilize modern alternatives to demonstrate safety and efficacy,” said Sen. Braun.

“Testing new drugs on animals is often risky for both animals and people. The FDA Modernization Act would allow drug producers to improve safety by using more

modern, humane and effective testing. I want Louisianians to get the best medicines as quickly and safely as possible, and I’m thankful to work with Sen. Paul to protect our furry friends at the same time,” said Sen. Kennedy.

Background: In 1938, Congress passed the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, mandating animal toxicity testing. Since then, science and data has shown that in some products, animal testing is a highly inconsistent predictor of toxic responses in humans, all while animal testing on any single pharmaceutical product often requires killing hundreds of animal test subjects.

Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause

OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way.

Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler.

Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquar ters in Massachusetts from wh ich Na ncy orde r s he r f ree, t r ue 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incur-

ring monumental expense during their deployment.

They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation.

To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be

happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at 732-606-6040.

The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg.

• VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO

• Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River • Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

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2021 Fall Oyster Dinner, New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 is hosting their Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad dinner on November 7 from 12 to 4 p.m.

The event is all you can eat and you can

choose to sit down or take out. Tickets are $29 per person. Tickets on sale every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the firehouse, 59 Main Street New Egypt, or call 609-7522484.

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Jackson Pathfinders Maintain Woodland Trails

By Dan Green, Corresponding Secretary of The Jackson Pathfinders The Jackson Pathf inders are men, women, teens and scouts who love to be out on a trail in the beautiful natural lands of our town. We charge no dues or fees. All we ask in return are your interest and enthusiasm.

Pathfinders’ volunteers maintain four woodland trails, all in Jackson: The Silver Stream Trail, across from 254 Frank Applegate Road. It is within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

The Steve Kitay Living Trail, accessed via the Silver Stream Trail.

T h e P u r p l e H e a r t Tr a i l , a c r o s s from 820 East Veterans Hwy--Routes 527/528. This trail is part of Jackson Township’s Bunker Hill Bogs Recreation Area.

The Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail, on Jackson Drive, adjacent to the Jackson Jungle Play Park. It is to the left on your way to the Ocean County Library.

Free and open to the public every day, our Pathf inders trails are for nature appreciation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback r iding. ( No bikes or horses on the Children’s Trail.) Visit ou r website for i nter act ive Google maps of these Pathfinders trails and of several other trails in Jackson. On our website you will also find a trail map for the Forest Resource Education Center.

Our next featured trail is the Patriots Clayton Trail. Close to Patriots Park Sports Complex, this trail was blazed

by Chris Claus, Chief Park Naturalist of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, on Ocean County Natural Lands Trust property. (It is not one of our Pathfinders trails.)

This 3-mile trail is beautiful, but it does have some trip-and-fall areas (tree roots), muddy spots, a few steep slopes and a couple of detours around fallen trees, so the event is only for those in good physical shape.

Whenever you go out on any trail, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring drinking water. There is always a tripand-fall risk, so take a friend along to walk with you; don’t go out alone. Keep a few trash bags in your car and take one with you for “carry in, carry out” etiquette. Except in cold weather, it is wise to protect yourself against ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers before you go.

Spray your clothing with Permethrin the day before your walk. Then, on the day of your walk, apply Picaridin or other insect repellent to your skin.

When you return home, inspect your body and remove any ticks you may

find.

Jackson Pathfinders volunteers’ trim briars and branches, clear fallen trees, install trail markers and signs, maintain boardwalks and bridges - and much more. We love the beauty of nature and do everything we can to pass that love along to others.

We receive support from Jackson’s Tow n C o u n c i l , P u bl i c Wo r k s D e p a r t m e n t , Re c r e a t io n D e p a r t m e n t and Environmental Commission. The Pathfinders serve as a local advocacy group for New Jersey’s Forest Resource Education Center, and we gladly partner with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on their own special projects.

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Around The Jersey Shore Support Program Celebrates Recovery On Campus

TOMS RIVER – On September 29, the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program, in partnership with HOPE Sheds Light, celebrated recovery and the power of “sharing your story” to help others on the campus mall at Ocean County College.

Attendees heard powerful stories of individuals in recovery and learned about

─Photo courtesy OCC resources available on campus and in our community. Together, we can end the stigma associated with addiction and celebrate the meaning of recovery.

For more information about the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program contact 732-255-0386 or recovery@ocean. edu.

Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

NEW JERSEY – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2022. Increased payments to approximately 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2021. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $147,000 from

$142,800.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount.

Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their personal my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2022, when announced, will be available at medicare. gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2022 are announced. Final 2022 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.

National Friends Of The Library Month

JACKSON – October is National Friends of the Library Month! Renew or sign up for a Friends membership during the month of October and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a gift

basket!

Complete a membership application at the library or drop off a check made out to Jackson Friends of the Library at the circulation desk! Minimum donation is $10.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 11

TOMS RIVER – The 2021 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Veterans Day, November 11 in downtown Toms River. The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street.

The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

The Toms River Veterans Commission would like to encourage increased participation in this event that honors veterans who have served in our armed forces.

The parade was cancelled last year due to COVID-19.

All Ocean County veterans’ organizations, guests, as well as school bands and ROTC

─Photo courtesy Toms River Township units are invited.

To participate, fill out an application: tomsrivertownship.com/DocumentCenter/View/3205/2021-Veterans-Day-Parade-Application-PDF?bidId=. Email completed applications to Bob Larned, at bob.larned@yahoo.com. Deadline for submission is October 31.

After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feat ure speakers and honored guests, a rif le salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

There is no rain date. If the parade is cancelled, a ceremony will take place in Town Hall in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room at 10 a.m.

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Around The Jersey Shore RWJBarnabas Health Exceeds 10,000 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Doses W EST OR A NGE – RWJ Bar nabas Health, the most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been at the nation’s forefront in offering monoclonal antibody therapy to patients with COVID-19. This treatment utilizes laboratory-made proteins to bolster the immune system’s ability to fight off the virus. To date, RWJBarnabas Health’s 11 acute care hospitals have administered over 10,400 doses of the infusion treatment with a 96% success rate. Nearly 98% of patients treated with the therapy are able to recover at home.

“As therapies and criteria for treatment have changed over time, RWJBarnabas Health’s program has expanded,” said John F. Bonamo, MD, MS, FACOG, FACPE, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Quality Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “We continue to administer the therapy through an infusion to patients who test positive for COVID-19, as well as to those who have had a significant exposure to COVID 19 and are at high risk for progression to severe illness. After the one-hour treatment and a one-hour observation period, patients are sent home with monitoring devices and followed via telehealth, which limits the possibility that they may spread the virus within the hospital.”

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad m i n ist ration, the t reat ment consists of man-made proteins coded from COVID-19 survivors’ genetic material that mimic the body’s ability to fight off infection. Designed for those at high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, monoclonal antibodies strengthen recipients’ immune systems and ultimately hasten recovery while alleviating symptoms and keeping infected individuals out of the hospital. To be candidates for

treatment, patients must meet certain criteria, test positive for coronavirus, present within 10 days of symptom onset and not be sick enough to require oxygen or hospitalization.

“As we continue administering the vaccine to individuals across New Jersey, it’s crucial that we’re also building and expanding treatment options at our facilities,” said Indu Lew, Pharm D, Executive Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “For our high-risk patients who test positive and for those that meet the criteria for prophylaxis, we need a safe and effective way to intervene before the virus becomes a potentially devastating health emergency for these individuals. This treatment is a tool, and it’s become a vital weapon in our fight against COVID-19.”

Administered through an IV, which generally takes about an hour, patients receive the t reat ment in one of the system’s Emergency Departments, are then observed for an hour, and recover at home with continued obser vation via vir t ual check-ins and telehealth appointments with hospital physicians.

“Our treatment decisions throughout the pandemic have been driven by two pr ior it ies,” said Ch r istopher Freer, DO, FACEP, Senior Vice President for Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine of RWJBarnabas Health. “One, improve outcomes for the patients already in our care and two, preserve resources as much as possible for the next person coming through our doors. Monoclonal antibody therapy accomplishes both.”

To determine eligibility and treatment pla ns, it is suggested t hat pat ient s contact their physician before coming to the Emergency Department for treatment.

Recreation Department Hiring Referees, Score Keepers

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Recreation Department is looking for Score Keepers, Time Keepers and Junior Referees for our 2021/2022 Winter Basketball Program, November to March. Pay is $11.10/hr (Schedule will vary) Monday to Thursday

6 to 9:30 p.m. (scorekeepers/time keepers); Saturdays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Jr. Referees)/ Location: Switlik School Gym. Must be at least 15 years of age. Ideal for high school and college students.

If interested email janderson@jacksontwpnj.net.

Trunk Or Treat October 23

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Girls Softball presents Trunk or Treat on October 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pines St. Fields Parking Lot, 9 Pine St. New Egypt.

Enjoy food, fun and prizes at this free event.

For more information, call or text Dana at 609-571-8312. You can also contact Dana if you’re interested in entering a trunk.

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You Have The Power To Protect Against The Flu

N EW J ERSEY – The New Jersey Depar t ment of Health is reminding residents that everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly f lu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend f lu vaccination preferably by the end of October since f lu activity could surge this season due to increased travel and the return of more in-person activities.

“The risk of both f lu and COVID-19 spreading this winter can place an additional burden on hospitals and frontline healthcare professionals,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. Taking advantage of this opportunity could help to reduce serious illnesses, keep our residents healthy, and save lives.”

Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and f lu-related doctor’s visits each year. Despite these benefits, only about half of New Jersey residents ages 18 and older received their f lu vaccine during the 2020-2021 season. Additionally, disparities in race were seen both nationally and in New Jersey with black individuals ages six months and older having the lowest vaccination coverage (approximately 43 percent) as compared to other race and ethnicities. Increases in coverage from the prior year were seen among New Jersey adults 65 and older (77.8 percent) and those ages 18-64 with high-risk health conditions (55.5 percent).

Although f lu vaccination is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the f lu. Those at high risk include: Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old;

People 65 years of age and older; Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy; American Indians and Alaskan Natives; People who have medical conditions such as asth ma, hear t disease, and diabetes.

education and healthcare facilities. The Flu Challenge is a separate initiative designed to engage college students in a friendly competition to improve flu vaccination coverage on their campuses.

Flu vaccination is available at healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, federally qualified

Flu vacci nat ion should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for inf luenza-related complications. This i nclude s he a lt hca r e p e r son nel a nd household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the f lu vaccine.

The Department is collaborating with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Nor ther n New Jersey for its Power to Protect NJ statewide f lu campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. The campaign includes posters, frequently asked questions, videos, and images that can be shared on social media.

“The f lu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “This campaign is a reminder that each of us has the POWER TO PROTECT ourselves, our families, and our communities by getting vaccinated.”

The Department currently has two other initiatives to help promote f lu prevent ion among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Inf luenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge. The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote f lu prevention within their communities across the state. There are four eligible categories to participate: businesses, community-based organizations, institutions of

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To view additional flu statistics, visit: cdc. gov/flu/fluvaxview/interactive-general-population.htm For more information about influenza, visit the Department’s flu website: nj.gov/health/ cd/topics/flu.shtml.

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle.

Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless

you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse.

An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the atfault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

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JERSEY SHORE – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on October 29.

Gates will open at 6:00 pm with the movie shown on the 1,857 square foot video board beginning at 7 p.m.

Ticket Information: Tickets are just $10 and include popcorn plus soda/water. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase.

“Our movie nights were extremely popular last summer, especially our Halloween-themed night, and we’re looking forward to another great night this year,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ric-

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws ciutti. “Watching the movie from the field is a very unique experience plus we have other fun on tap as well. It promises to be a great night out for all!”

Additionally, the event includes a costume parade for kids, and fun, safe, and low-contact trick-or-treating. There will be a costume contest as well with the winner earning a Luxury Suite outing for a 2022 April/May game.

As part of the Nightmare Before Christmas festivities, Santa Claws will be here for pictures with fans as well.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up. Fans are permitted to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field.

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Continued From Page 1 ages 12-15 have received at least one dose.

However, for 16- and 17-year-olds, 70 percent have received at least one dose.

That’s where the outreach comes in, Leusner said. By learning what communities have lower vaccination rates, the state can direct support to those areas to try to get those numbers higher.

The support would take the form of enrolling family physicians or pediatricians

The Jackson Times, October 23, 2021, Page 17 as vaccine providers and working with schools to host clinics. Resources would also be directed toward educating the population about the importance of getting vaccinated.

“We’re working diligently with these schools and local officials in every municipality to identify those individuals and try to encourage them and their parents to line up and get a shot in the arm. Overall, I’m pleased where we’re going with kids, but ...

I wish the younger kids had higher levels of vaccination,” Persichilli said.

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Second Annual Boo-Drive Thru At Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER – B98.5 FM is hosting the second annual Boo Drive -Thru at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on October 29 at 4 p.m.

Boo Drive-Thru in partnership with the Ocean County Mall and Stop & Shop is a safe and spooky way for families to dress up in costume, decorate their cars, and trick or treat in the comfort of their own vehicles. Located in the mall parking lot, this event is free to all ages.

Attendees will be greeted by the B98.5 on-air staff in costume and will experience festive Halloween displays as they drive through.

While supplies last, every car will receive a B98.5 trick or treat bag filled with candy, station merchandise, and the chance to win great prizes including concert tickets and more.

Attendees are encouraged to get creative and decorate their vehicles as they will be entered into B98.5’s best decorated vehicle contest.

Three lucky winners with the best Halloween themed vehicle will drive away with cold hard cash.

For more information about Boo Drive-Thru and its partners, email info@PressCommRadio.com.

“Bear Learns to Play Alone” Book Signing

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Book Signing by local author and illustrator is taking place on November 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artist Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Aves, in Island Heights.

The children’s book, “Bear Learns to Play Alone,” is based on a true dog friendship of two rescue dogs, Bear and Ziggy. Both

dogs will be in attendance as well as a representative from the rescue group (BFF, Best Friends Forever) that placed the dogs.

Information about other available dogs for adoption will give people an opportunity to rescue their own best friend. Books can be purchased and taken that day. Refreshments are provided.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your war ranty may be expiring soon.

We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

4 New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we recommend check-

ing whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires.

Has it been a while since we last saw you?

We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today.

Call today to schedule your appointment.

We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing.com

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Improper Thyroid Testing Leads To Years Of Misery

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Thyroid disease is occurring at epidemic rates yet many physicians still do not know how to properly evaluate a patient for a thyroid or adrenal condition. Most of the time, you have to take control of your own health care decisions and lab evaluations in order to get well.

That’s what I had to do many years ago, so it surprises me that today there is still resistance to many simple lab tests that could uncover the problem. My book, Thyroid Healthy, gives you the simple education you need to empower yourself with information so you can get well.

As an example, for the last 45 years, doctors have been taught to evaluate a patient for a thyroid problem by ordering a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to determine if you have a low thyroid. This test, while very cheap has many limitations which is why getting FREE and TOTAL values for T4 and T3 is useful, along with a panel that assesses thyroid antibodies. Furthermore, the basal body temperature test should be part of your thyroid workup.

Just checking your thyroid levels or your TSH is not enough. The adrenal glands are connected chemically speaking, and if your adrenal glands are over-producing cortisol you will not feel well, and no amount of thyroid medication will solve it.

Knowing your cortisol levels are important because cortisol can raise Thyroid

Binding Globulin (TBG) which then causes you to have reduced free thyroid hormone available to your cells. In other words, stress which raises cortisol will ultimately lead to hypothyroidism. Cortisol changes according to your circadian rhythm and should be measured with a four-point urine test such as DUTCH or another equivalent.

Adequate testing for this condition has barely budged in decades and as a result, you may be suffering needlessly. One more test that I suggest is for iron, specifically the “ferritin” test which is a good place to start. The reason I recommend drawing a ferritin level at the time of your “Complete Thyroid Panel” is because hypothyroidism often causes people to have a low body temperature. That’s why they always say they’re cold, even when the ambient room temperature is comfortable. The situation causes fewer red blood cells to be manufactured by bone marrow (which is temperature sensitive).

So if your body temp is low and so are your ferritin levels, it builds the case for hypothyroidism. It’s all about putting the puzzle pieces together. The normal reference range varies from lab to lab, but it should be somewhere around 70 to 90 ng/ml. There are ways to raise your iron without having to take supplements which can be very hard on the stomach.

If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I will email it to you next week.

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

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Police Academy Holds 110th Graduation Ceremony

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Graduates march during the recently held 110th Ocean County Police Academy graduation ceremony.

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The 110th Class of

the Ocean County Police Academy marked the completion of months of intensive training as they participated in graduation ceremonies at Ocean County Park, Lakewood, on Oct. 8.

Berkeley Township Police Chief Kevin Santucci provided the keynote address and Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn spoke to the graduates on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

Reverend James Occhipinti provided the invocation and benediction during the outdoor ceremony and Law Enforcement Training Coordinator William J. Dikun was the master of ceremonies.

Graduates and their respective police departments include: Michael Balsamo, Jr., Alternate Route; Terence K. Berkeley, Brick Township Police Department; Evan A. Burton, Berkeley Township Police Department; Michael R. Collins, Jackson Township Police Department; Maurice A. Jackson, Kean University Department of Public

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Those graduates receiving awards at the ceremony were: Michael A. Sheehan, Lakewood - James J. Tracey Leadership Award, High Marksmanship Class Award, and Perfect Score Award; Terence K. Berkeley, Brick - PTC Merit Award Winner; Terence K. Berkeley, Brick - High Academic Class Award; Michael R. Collins, Jackson - High Overall Class Award; Matthew A. Lanza, Alternate Route - High Physical Fitness Class Award; and Robert L. Zilavetz, Berkeley - Perfect Score Award.

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Safe Trick Or Treat

JACKSON – Sponsored by Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Town Council, Safe Trick or Treat will take place at Town Hall, 95 West Veterans Highway, on October 29 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Entertainment schedule: 1 p.m. Welcoming event 1:10 p.m. Justin Hlifka: a ventriloquist/puppeteer who enjoys entertaining children and

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2 p.m. Bubble Show: Meadow Perry performs her original Bubble Magic Show.

3 p.m. Ridiculous Nicholas: Jumping on a unicycle, idling and even juggling clubs standing on one foot.

3:45 p.m. Finale With the Witch: audience members take turns while the wacky witch wraps people in a bubble one by one. Take a photo!

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After a recent wild storm, this beautiful rainbow popped up over Berkeley Shores.

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Trick Or Treat Safely This Halloween: Tips From OCHD

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Last Halloween, it wasn’t as fun for many trick-or-treaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This year since many restrictions have been lifted, kids can enjoy a normal Halloween and go door-todoor filling their baskets with candy.

Although the health risks aren’t as scary as last year, the Ocean County Health Depart-

ment wants to remind residents to still take precautions to help prevent your children from getting sick.

“We want children of all ages to enjoy this Halloween primarily since so many events and festivities were cancelled last year,” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Health Coordinator/Health Officer said. “Despite the progress from a year ago, parents still need to

ensure their children are being cautious and one of the best ways to do that is keeping the festivities outdoors and avoid the indoor gatherings.”

The following are some important Do’s and Don’ts the OCHD have listed to keep your children safe this Halloween: DO’S Best place to trick-or-treat or enjoy festivities

is outdoors Trick-or-treat in small groups of friends Keep hands clean (keep a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol-base on hand) Get the COVID-19 vaccine (age 12 & older) and your flu shot Take only wrapped treats Wash hands when done trick-or-treating and before eating candy Wear a mask in a crowded setting if unvaccinated. (costume masks are not a substitute for masks designed to limit the spread of viral particles) DON’TS Don’t trick-or-treat if you’re sick or feel sick If unvaccinated, stay away from indoor parties and gatherings Keep away from crowded doorsteps when trick-or-treating Don’t use a costume mask as a substitute for a cloth/surgical mask Don’t try on all your friends costume masks Don’t go indoors to accept treats “It’s important to remember that people who are not vaccinated are still at great risk of contracting COVID-19 and transmitting it to others. Getting vaccinated is still the best form of protection and we encourage people to get the vaccine especially as we head into the heart of another holiday season and head back indoors with the changing of seasons,” Regenye said.

For more information on COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Two Men Indicted For Gun Trafficking Conspiracy

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Two men have been charged with conspiring to sell illegal firearms, including several handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, in and around Monmouth and Ocean counties, officials said.

Between May 2020 through September 2020, Manuel Espinosa-Ozoria, 31, aka “Chino,” of Bartow, Florida, and Enrique Quijada, 24, aka “El Enano 13,” aka “Kike,” of Freehold, along with other members of a gun trafficking conspiracy were operating in Monmouth and Ocean counties where they unlawfully obtained, possessed and sold numerous firearms for profit, according to the indictment.

Espinosa-Ozoria and Quijada have each been charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to engage in firearms trafficking. Espinosa-Ozoria was also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and Quijada is additionally charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully present in the United States.

The count of conspiracy to engage in firearms trafficking carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

and possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully present in the United States each carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark, with the investigation leading to the charges. She also thanked the FBI Tampa Division, the ATF Newark and Tampa Field Divisions, and the Freehold Borough Police Department for their assistance.

The U.S. Department of Justice launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces in July of this year to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country.

A significant number of firearms recovered in the New York/northern New Jersey area originate from outside the area, gun trace data states. The new strike force will “help ensure sustained and focused coordination between law enforcement and prosecutors in the New York/northern New Jersey area with their counterparts in those other locations.”

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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 Environmental

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.

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Across 1 “Field of Dreams” state 5 Easing of govt. control 10 Snow glider 14 Iranian ruler ousted in 1979 15 Teaser ad 16 Buzzing colony 17 Energy-boosting munch 19 “Be it __ so humble ... “ 20 Former SeaWorld attraction 21 Meadowland 22 Convenience store inconvenience 23 Explosive container for muzzle-loading guns 27 Miss a birdie by one 31 Base runner’s undoing 32 Not fer

33 Qualifying race 36 Waterproof fishing boot 40 Period or comma 43 With regret 44 __ Ration: old dog food brand 45 Opera star Pinza 46 Covert __: secret missions 48 Lip applications 50 Escape from jail 55 __ Emu: insurance ad bird 56 Dublin’s land: Abbr.

57 Lauder of makeup 62 Seaweed gelatin 63 Shredded Southern barbecue dish that’s depicted in this puzzle’s circles 66 Buster Brown’s dog 67 Cybercommerce 68 Word after cutting or leading 69 Poetic tributes 70 Battle of the __

71 Stack under a tarp Down 1 Web access cos.

2 “I know! Call on me!”

3 Toddler’s drink 4 “Can I get a word in?”

5 Two-outs-in-a-singleAB stats 6 East end?

7 Author Dahl 8 Ceremony host 9 Low-riding, openwheel racer 10 Sleight-of-hand scams 11 Wife of Augustus 12 Odds opposite 13 Jeter elected to the Hall of Fame 18 Kentucky’s __ Arena 24 Island near Maui 25 Inflict, as havoc 26 Stag’s daughter 27 Weather report visual aids 28 Isla surrounder

29 “Be __: rewind”: old video rental reminder 30 Extras in an envelope 34 Didn’t fast 35 Hint of color 37 HŠagen-__ 38 The “E” in the mnemonic HOMES 39 Bygone theaters 41 Keying-in error 42 Cantina crockery 47 “Blade” star Wesley 49 Gave the nod to 50 Student of Socrates 51 Stiff as a board 52 Public persona 53 “Et tu, __?”

54 “No reason to get all upset!”

58 Eject, as lava 59 Chore list heading 60 Hence, in logic 61 Barely made it, with “by” 64 Tell it like it isn’t 65 Golf’s “Big Easy” Ernie

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 23 - OCT 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Every choice can move you closer to or farther away from your goals. An unusual or interesting purchase might worth your time but avoid making decisions or changes to investments until the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Breaking up is hard to do. You could be attracted to someone or something that is simply wrong for you. In the upcoming week you may be faced with a tricky relationship situation in which you must tread carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put any tantalizing possibility on the back burner until the second half of the week. If you pursue a business or romantic relationship right now a power struggle could ensue. Gather more information and wait for better timing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Uphold your boundaries if a loved one is headstrong or insistent on having their own way. Put important plans into motion in the second half of the week when it might be easier to obtain cooperation from others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you have extra time spend it with a loved one who shares your love of adventure. Visit places you have never seen before. Avoid power struggles on the job and do not make any commitments in the first half of the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put on your thinking cap. In the week to come you may have many demands on your cash, but smart thinking can prevent negative cash flow.

Something new might attract you but may not

prove to be of lasting value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be shy about displaying your skills in the week to come. Community activities may prove satisfying where your enthusiasm is probably contagious. Avoid antagonizing loved ones just when diplomacy is needed the most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Breaking a few rules may or may not fly. In the week ahead some people may refuse to go along with the group and disrupt your plans. Honor your promises and contracts even if it cramps your style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may enjoy some lighthearted fun and treats in the upcoming week. There should be no reason to ignore an invitation or social occasion, even if your closest companions may be riveted on work and accomplishment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your superpowers are on point now but be mindful how you display them. If you throw your weight around too much this week it might annoy a few people and cause you to miss out on something important.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t volunteer to take on new debts or commitments in the week ahead but do not try to evade a family responsibility. Your willingness to be a team player and enthusiastic approach can be a source of comfort to others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At some point during the day today you might have a chance to take a time out for quiet reflection. Discussions may revolve around emotional issues of little importance. Avoid major cash outlays this week.

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HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT STEAK

By America’s Test Kitchen

PAN - SEARED STRIP STEAKS Ser ves 4

2 (12-ounce) boneless strip steak s, about 1 1 /2 inches thick 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the steaks and continue to cook, flipping steaks ever y 2 minutes, until well browned and the meat registers 120 to 125 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 10 minutes longer. (Steaks should be sizzling gently in the pan; if not, increase the heat slightly. I f the sk illet st a r t s t o s m ok e , t u r n t h e heat down.)

4. Transfer the steak s to a cutting board. Let the steaks r e s t f o r 5 m i n u t e s . S l i ce crossw ise into thin st rips.

Sprinkle sliced steak evenly with salt. Ser ve.

1. Place the steaks on a large plate. Use paper towels to pat both sides of the steak dr y.

Sprinkle steaks evenly w ith half of the pepper. Flip them over and sprinkle evenly with the remaining pepper.

2 . P l a ce t h e st eak s 1 i n ch apar t in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes. Use R e ci pe n ot e : You can also tongs to flip the steaks and use rib-ey e steak s for this cook for 2 minutes. recipe, if you prefer.

(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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