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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Goldings had to raise their Beach Haven West home. (Inset) Joe Golding evaluates the damage to the crawlspace beneath his home.

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – Several iconic photographs ser ve as a remembrance of Superstor m Sandy’s wrath nearly a decade ago. Meanwhile, some victims suffered damage not overtly visible from the exteriors of

their homes.

“If you looked from the outside of our house, you didn’t see much,” shared Joseph Golding of Beach Haven West. “A lot of us were upset because the news kept showing the ferris wheel further north that went into the

water. That didn’t affect people in their normal lives.”

Joseph and Pamela Golding bought their current home in Beach Haven West in 2000. Like most in the area, their house sits on a lagoon. The couple (Survivor - See Page 8)

Homes Destroyed By Sandy Now Open Space

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There are shore neighborhoods where you can walk past tall reeds on the side of the road and think about how nice it is that this land so close to the water is open space. Then you see a fence that has been reclaimed by nature and you realize: this used

to be somebody’s home.

After Superstorm Sandy devastated bayfront communities, some of the land is being purchased and preserved as open space. Usually, large areas of land are purchased to keep it from ever being developed. But something different is happening here. These are individ-

ual, buildable lots that at one time had homes but are now being turned into open space.

There are a few programs in play. One is the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, which is fueled by a tax on every property in Ocean County.

Throughout the years, it’s been used to take

property off the market.

14 individual properties between 2015 and 2021 were acquired under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

The funding for these properties is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Department of Environmental Protection.

Approximately $6.5 million in grant funds are to be reimbursed in 2022.

These properties, once developed with residential homes, have been or are in the process of returning to their natural state in order to further buffer the coastal marsh from development and (Homes - See Page 5)

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Lacey To Vote On Cannabis, 2 Committee Seats

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Two Republican incumbents versus two Democrat challengers will appear on the township ballot in the committee race on November 2.

This year’s race also includes a municipal ballot question asking whether the governing body should allow cannabis distribution and cultivation in the community.

G OP i ncu mbe nt s Ma rk D ykof f a nd Timothy McDonald will face Democrats William Stemmle and Stuart Feldman.

Feldman, 72, is married, with two children

and one granddaughter.

He is retired and previously worked in the pha r maceut ical i ndustry for 30 years in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Control. He is running because “I want to return to two party governance and to offer a fresh perspective on local issues to the residents of Lacey.”

Feldman said he feels the single most pressing issue facing the township is “the Oyster Creek Power Plant decommissioning. Holding Holtec accountable to the promised transparency during decommissioning process. Explore ways to (Vote - See Page 4)

Hunger Still Major Issue In County

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Nonprofits and school officials met with Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) to provide insight on food insecurity issues.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided all children with free meals in school and throughout the summer regardless of financial circumstances. The program expanded through this school year and Kim hopes to extend it further.

Kim introduced the Summer Meals REACH Act of 2021 in Congress at the end of September. The Senate referred the bill to its Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Hunger relief efforts heightened during the onset of the pandemic, with greater amounts of people struggling to put food on their tables.

Some never expected to find themselves in such dire circumstances.

According to Jim Kroeze, interim CEO for (Hunger - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 1 monetize the storage of spent nuclear waste at the site to the benefit of Lacey.”

He added that “our opponents have been too deferential to Holtec and have not held the company accountable to the promises made to the community.

Feldman also feels, “our current committee has been mostly reactive rather proactive on the issues related to decommissioning of the plant. They have not actively explored opportunities to monetize the storage of the spent nuclear waste at the site, for example, by imposing a fee for such storage as proposed by other communities where nuclear plants are being decommissioned.”

Concerning the topic of marijuana sales and distribution within Lacey, an issue which has split members of the current all Republican Committee, Feldman said he favors “opening recreational cannabis dispensaries in accordance with the will of the voters in Lacey where the corresponding ballot question was approved 64% to 36%.”

“I have held a number of supervisory and executive positions during my career in the pharmaceutical industry including regulatory oversight of major multimillion dollar projects for new biotech manufacturing facilities,” Feldman said.

He added that “any decisions that I make will always be in best interests of the residents of Lacey. People over politics! Facts over lies. Truth matters!”

Incumbent Dykoff, 61, has been married for 38 years to his wife Tammy and has two

daughters Melissa and Lindsey who are both graduates of Lacey Township High School. “I also have a grandaughter Sophie Belle who is the light of both my wife and my lives. My wife and I moved to the area 33 years ago seeking a place to raise a family. We targeted Lacey township but the cost of housing was above our price range.

We settled in Waretown while knowing our goal was to one day live in Lacey. Our opportunity came 9 years later when, with the help of family we were able to move.”

The candidate said he became involved in the community by joining the local Chamber of Commerce serving as vice president.

“My wife also joined the Rotary Club as well as Kiwanis and I became involved in Lacey life through the local sports organizations by first sponsoring through my family’s business and then volunteering as a coach.”

“When I first sought election to the township Committee, I felt that my business experience would be of great benefit to the township. While this was true, I quickly learned the distinct differences between the private and public sector as it relates to many areas but mostly Labor and Finance.

The skills I have gained not only in my 17 years on the Township Committee but also in my 10 plus years as a public employee specifically in Management and Customer Service, have afforded me extensive knowledge of municipal and state operations specifically as it relates to Labor, Finance and Land use,” Dykoff added.

Dykoff said, “I see overdevelopment to be the most pressing issue facing Lacey town-

ship. It is for this reason that I have focused my efforts of late on Land Use. We as a township must work within the confines of the law on this issue. By gaining knowledge of these laws, we will be able to help guide future development in the township.”

As to Holtec’s decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Generating Station, Dykoff said, “for the first 15 years which I served on the Township Committee, I was the Liaison to the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. One of the reasons I sought re-election three years ago was that I felt my experience would be of great benefit in the transition to Holtec. Committeeman McDonald and I have taken the lead on communications during the decommissioning process and have been able to have successful negotiations with the management at Holtec.”

“We have been in constant contact with them throughout every phase especially as it relates to safety. Our latest efforts along with Township employees and professionals have been focused on the financial end as it relates to property tax assessment, energy receipt tax as well as exploring host community funds as it relates to the spent fuel casks that remain on site. All these will help to ensure the revenue stream from the site remains uninterrupted,” Dykoff said.

Regarding traffic, Dykoff said, “I believe overdevelopment is the most pressing issue facing the township. This goes hand in hand with traffic. In previous years, the township Committee fought to develop the Railroad Right of way as a bypass road for Route 9. That along with the reconfiguration of Route 9 in front of Home Depot and

Walmart have greatly improved traffic flow on the north side of town.”

“The Township Committee in conjunction with the County have worked on placing a traffic light at Railroad Avenue and Lacey Road and the future plan will be to extend that road south to help on the South side of town. Aside from that, I have led the fight to stop the development of multifamily housing especially on Rt. 9. I have also led the initiative for a traffic light at the intersection of Lake Barnegat Drive North and Haines and that installation is well along the way,” Dykoff added.

As to the township adding recreational marijuana industry, Dykoff noted that “Committeeman McDonald and I led the initiative to place this question on the ballot. We felt that the original question about recreational marijuana was too non-descript and that those individuals who voted in favor did not understand the full scope of the issue. We have always sought to gain an understanding of all aspects of an issue prior to making a final decision.”

Stemmle said he decided to run again for a spot on the Committee, as he ran unsuccessfully in the last committee election. He said he wants “to return the two-party system, along with a fresh perspective, to Lacey, and to make government more responsive to the will of the people.”

“I was born in Jersey City 68 years ago, moved to Ocean County in 1969, and graduated with a B.A. from Rider College in 1974.

I worked at the Ocean County Board of Social Services for 37 years, 34 as a supervisor. My (Vote - See Page 25)

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Continued From Page 1 reduce the risk and impact of routine coastal flooding, common to the area, said Commissioner Virginia Haines, liaison to the Trust.

“All properties are preserved open space,” she said. They will eventually return to their natural state.

Following Superstorm Sandy, the more developed section of Good Luck Point in Berkeley (east of Bayview Avenue on Dorrance and Good Luck Drive) became a complementary project area as homes were damaged or demolished, she said.

Other properties in the same area are in the process of being acquired.

Additionally, the 0.44-acre Wright property in Berkeley has been preserved and since improved with a small gravel parking lot and direct access to the creek.

It was purchased in 2014 for $110,000. In 2015, an 11-acre property was preserved with the purchase of the Good Luck Point - Veeder property for $90,000.

Berkeley’s not the only town to benefit from this. In 2016, a .15-acre property off South Burgee Drive in Little Egg Harbor was purchased for $110,000. In 2019, an .11-acre parcel in Manahawkin was purchased for $47,500. This is in the process of returning the property to its natural state as part of the county’s surrounding 100-acre Manahawkin Marsh preserve.

The county continues to reach out to willing sellers for more property to purchase, Haines said.

The federal government sees low-lying

The Southern Ocean Times, October 30, 2021, Page 5 shore properties as “repetitive losses.” In states where hurricanes are more devastating, the country is bailing out the same homeowners more than once. At that point, it’s more cost effective to just buy the land and prevent it from ever being built on again.

Environmentally, some of these properties probably should never have been homes. For example, the man-made lagoons that populate the east coast in Ocean County. Dunes and native plants slow storm surges, not houses.

And it’s also safer. With no one living there, no one has to be evacuated or rescued. First responders told stories about going door to door after Sandy to make sure no one was inside – dead or alive.

They would mark the doors to tell others that they had already been checked.

Taking these properties off the market means that there are less ratables for township coffers. Shore homeowners tend to pay more in taxes because it’s a desirable area. Municipal officials say that it’s worth it for all the reasons listed above. They also note a lesser known benefit.

“Purchasing these flood prone (repetitive loss) areas will not only make that area more resilient but will improve our standing in the National Flood Insurance Program with our Community Rating System,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said. “As you know we participate in this program which enables homeowners who are required to purchase flood insurance, at a discounted rate. Prior to January 2012 we were a class 7 community which

offered a 15% discount. Since then, we have been very aggressive in updating our ordinances and working with other entities to purchase flood prone areas. Because of our efforts we improved our CRS rating twice and are now a class 5 which entitles our flood insurance homeowners a 25% discount.”

Although the lands return to a more natural state, some work still needs to be done on it. Edges of the property are mowed to make sure it’s safe for drivers, for example. If it’s on the water, it might have bulkheading. Sometimes, a neighboring property still has someone living there. Bulkheads only work properly if all of them are maintained – a line of fortification that includes you and your neighbors.

“Natural Lands Trust properties acquired by the county that include bulkheading will be maintained as such until the time we can safely and effectively remove the bulkheading,” said Mark A. C. Villinger, Supervising Planner for the county. “If there are developed properties adjacent to an acquired property we have to consider impacts to these neighbors. The long term goal would be to restore shorelines of these properties in the most effective way to preserve our open space into the future.”

Any necessary maintenance of Natural Lands Trust properties is completed by county staff, he said.

To see a map of all properties purchased by the county for open space, visit the Planning Department website at planning.co.ocean. nj.us/frmEPNaturalLandTrust

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY FEATURED LETTER Stop Feds From Taking Back Sandy Grants I read with interest the article in the October 9, 2021 issue of the Toms River Times titled “12M in County Sandy Loans Forgiven.” I am grateful to Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, and Rep. Watson Coleman for their hard work to get these loans forgiven. Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities and the towns would have been hard pressed to deal with the ensuing costs had it not been for these Community Disaster Loans.

The towns were now facing the extremely difficult situation of trying to repay these loans without substantially raising taxes. Passing the bill forgiving these loans was the right thing to do.

The article also mentioned that “the next goal is to eli m i nate clawbacks” when “individuals were loaned money and then policies changed and the lender ordered the money back.” This statement is somewhat inaccurate.

The ReNewJerseyStronger, or RREM Program, was a grant, not a loan.

This grant money was to aid individuals and families in repairing, rebuilding, and elevating their homes when insurance money did not cover the cost. A loan, by its

very defi nition, must be repaid; a grant is money given without expectation of repayment. RREM applicants had to complete a detailed application and supply a great deal of financial information all of which was processed by RREM to determine the amount of money each applicant would receive.

Clawbacks are the result of the RREM Program declaring, years af ter they had determined the grant amounts, that some individuals received more money than they should have. Those who received R R EM g ra nts should not be penalized with a clawback after using this grant money to rebuild their homes. Homeowners did not request a specific amount of money; they were told by RREM how much they would be given. Now RREM wants it back.

I urge Congressman Pallone, Congressman Kim, Rep. Watson Coleman and the New Jersey Organizing Project to continue the fight to eliminate clawbacks. Those impacted by Sandy have suffered and struggled long enough. It is time to f inish the job. The state should do the right thing and cancel these clawbacks.

Dee Daniels Lavallette

Letters To The Editor Senate Candidate For The People My name is Emma Mammano and I am running for State Senate in the 10th Legislative District. As we enter this in-person early voting period, I’d like to educate the community about my platform, and encourage everyone to vote.

My professional background is in mental health counseling and substance abuse prevention. I have a Master’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. I previously served as the coordinator of the Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition, now I am a commissioner with the Brick Housing Authority.

My platform addresses three critical issues: protecting the environment and preparing for future storms, the restoration of state school funding, and fighting for affordable healthcare and prescription drugs for all residents, especially those on fixed incomes such as seniors and veterans.

The Jersey Shore is one of the most vulnerable regions in the nation to hurricanes and f looding. Sadly, on the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we are still recovering from its devastating impact. My running mates, Sharon Quilter and Tony Kono, know this all too well, because they are Sandy Survivors themselves. As part of this team, they will use their knowledge and personal experience to find proactive plans to address future storms, in

collaboration with local and federal officials.

I am particularly concerned about the cut in school funding that resulted from the adoption of the S-2 formula, because I have three children who at tend Br ick Tow nship Public Schools. I am not satisfied with the current school funding formula and support bill S-3617, which would revamp the formula.

I will work with my legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fix the formula, and seek alternate revenue streams.

Finally, we need to address the needs of the numerous senior citizens and veterans who live in the district. Some individuals are spending what little savings they have on expensive prescription medications. I will work with my federal counterparts to broaden Medicare coverage and reduce drug prices. I will encourage continued enhancement of services for seniors, such as the new VA center being built in Toms River. I also will address the opioid crisis and do all I can to improve access to services for those struggling with addiction.

Lastly, if elected as state senator, I will improve government transparency so you know how your tax dollars are spent. As a Democrat, I will have a seat at the table on behalf of Ocean County, not just when it comes to school funding, but on all issues that affect our community. Although I am a Democrat, I will never automatically rubber stamp Trenton’s policies, but judge their merit by the

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impact on our community. I am not part of the political machine - I am just like you, a mother and wife raising a family in this community, with a passion for service.

To learn more about my campaign please visit: emmafornjsenate.com. I would be honored to have your vote.

Emma Mammano Brick

Vote GOP In Berkeley Let me start off by saying that Berkeley Township is truly a model community for not just Ocean County, but the state of New Jersey. Our community is a multi-generational community. We have young fa m ilies t hat a re coming to our town to raise their families in a safe and thriving community, while we have our senior communities that are active to enjoy.

The town’s recreational services and offerings are absolutely superb. Whether it is the abundance of parks and beaches available for all residents to gather and play, to the concert and entertainment venues that come to our community, to the programs sponsored and organized by the Recreation D e p a r t m e nt , B e r kele y Township has something for everyone.

It is my belief that the reason we have such a strong set up here is thanks to the Amato Team in Berkeley.

All of the services and activities are available to the community at a low cost a nd sol id ma nageme nt because of our mayor and council team. There are towns in our area that are struggling with high taxes and slashing of services.

However, here in Berkeley Tow nship, we have

some of the lowest taxes in the state. This happens because of the hard work and dedication of our local town government. I urge all voters to vote for the Amato Team in Column A on November 2, 2021. Reelect Councilmen James Byrnes, Angelo Guadagno, Michael Signorile, and Cou nci lwom a n Soph ia Gingrich.

Gary DeRosa Berkeley

People Of Faith Should Get Vaccinated After reading a recent commentary, “Religious freedom includes deciding on vaccines,” I had to ask myself do people understand that America is at war, not just a political war, but spiritual as well?

If we call ourselves believers and let emotions and conscience dictate getting the vaccine or even wearing a mask, and we get others sick, then are we ignoring the Commandment “To love your neighbor as yourself?”

If we read the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, did not Satan, the father of all lies, the great deceiver, also play upon their emotions and conscience? Just because it may feel good at the time, sin cannot be justified.

No doubt some may disagree with this, but the numbers speak for themselves; this is not fake news as some, including politicians would have you believe. We not only have a health crisis on our hands, but also from a political standpoint our freedoms and democracy are in danger; and spiritually so also the soul of our nation! There is much to be lost!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

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Continued From Page 1 didn’t take any chances when news of the impending storm broke out and followed directions to evacuate.

The Goldings considered themselves lucky as they were able to land a room at the Holiday Inn, just miles away on Route 72 in Manahawkin. As the couple later learned, several guests who planned on attending a wedding scheduled at the hotel canceled because of the storm.

After they settled in their room, the Goldings went downstairs. Children were among those gathered in the common area.

“Pam and I heard some music coming from the dining area, and a little girl said someone was getting married,” Joe recalled.

“When we walked over out of curiosity, the bride and groom said they paid for everything and didn’t have very many people there. So they asked us to come in and join them.”

While the Goldings didn’t join in the festivities, they were grateful for the invitation.

The couple stayed at the hotel for a few days

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Continued From Page 1 Fulfill in Monmouth and Ocean County, the organization serviced 136,000 people and 50,000 children before the pandemic.

“It’s now about 250,000 people and 70,000 children,” Kroeze said.

before returning to check out the storm’s damage to their home.

Ferocious winds had lifted the heavy-duty fish cleaning stand from its dockside location and tossed it on its side. Tools kept in an outside shed were completely destroyed.

However, it wasn’t until Joe and Pam went inside that they realized the damage outside was the least of their problems.

“We had a crawlspace underneath that was probably about two and a half feet,” said Pam. “It was completely flooded.”

As a result of the water damage, all of the ductwork for the home’s air conditioning units needed to be removed. Much of the electrical system required replacement, as did the insulation in the crawlspace. While the water never reached the living area of the house, the home became inhabitable.

Joe recalled seeing boats in people’s yards and referred to the sights as traumatic. And, while Joe said most of the houses nearby survived, they suffered a ton of damage.

“Most of the homes around here were small houses back then,” Joe shared. “There’s very few of them left.”

According to FEMA recommendations, el-

evating houses acts as a protective measure against destructive floods. The Goldings joined many of their neighbors in raising their home. The recovery process created multiple challenges along the way.

First, was finding a place to live during the six months the Goldings were displaced from their home. Fortunately, nearby friends took the couple in and allowed them to stay with them.

“We were in our 60s at the time, and had paid our mortgage off,” said Joe. “We were told we would not get rental assistance since we didn’t have a mortgage.”

Next came the tasks associated with dealing with several aspects of bureaucracy.

On the one hand, it was ensuring that bills submitted complied with regulations. On the other, it was meeting requirements that would ultimately result in a certificate of occupancy.

Meanwhile, there was also the issue of finding reputable contractors to make repairs and perform the house elevation. Just about everyone was raising their houses, and the couple literally got lucky when they found someone from out of state to

do their work.

A grant award through the New Jersey Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program paid for the work done to the Goldings’ home.

However, years later, the state claims they overpaid the couple.

According to a letter the Goldings received from the Department of Community of Affairs, Sandy Recovery Division, the Goldings owe the state nearly $11,000 in reimbursement. The state has also placed a lien of the couple’s home.

“The state is saying they paid the Goldings too much for the job, even though they were eligible for up to $150,000,” explained Jody Stewart of the New Jersey Organizing Project, who continues to advocate for Sandy survivors. “They are saying they over dispersed money without showing proof.”

The repayment of the monies are on hold for now, as advocates fight to eliminate clawbacks on other government funds dispersed because of Sandy. In the meantime, the 75-year-old couple has a concern.

“How do we get the lien removed from our house in the end?” Joe asked.

“Forty percent of the people who came through our lines at that time were first-time recipients of food assistance during the height of the pandemic,” added Greg Loder, Director of Marketing, Food Bank of South Jersey.

Participants in the round table discussion painted similar pictures of their observations when COVID-19 shut down many businesses.

Some residents have not recovered from the lack of resources. However, the stigma associated with accepting food assistance included school-aged children.

“I saw the greatest change when all children were getting meals, and not just those qualified under free and reduced programs,” Jim Ricotta, Assistant Superintendent, Toms River Regional School District, shared. “This was especially true when we were back in school full time.”

According to Ricotta, when the district handed out lunch during hybrid or abbreviated days, kids didn’t take the lunches because of the associated stigma. However, now that everyone has access to meals in the cafeteria, students are more apt to enjoy the meals with their friends.

The Ocean County YMCA took an active role in providing meals throughout the community. The YMCA took a no questions asked approach to distributing foods, which YMCA representatives believe made it easier for those in need and concerned about the stigma. Some also wanted to give back themselves.

“It was amazing to see who would drive up for the meals,” Gretchen Insole, Interim CEO, Ocean County YMCA, shared. “We would ask them how many meals without asking questions and didn’t want them to feel judged.”

“I distributed the food last summer and met some really great families,” said Jennifer Poulos, an Ocean County YMCA staff member.

“What actually surprised me were the number of grandparents who came in. They would sometimes bring in bags of kale and tomatoes from their gardens as they were so grateful for our help.”

Peter Rosario, the former CEO of the Ocean County YMCA stressed the importance of destigmatizing hunger in an impactful role.

He said that the hardest working and low to moderate income families often have the most difficult time with food insecurity.

“When you look at Toms River, we have 300 access points for alcohol and tobacco,” Rosario pointed out. “Before the Summer Meals program, we didn’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables for kids during the day.”

While much of the focus concentrates on feeding hungry children, providing food for adults also represents an issue. Parents who come to pick up food are embarrassed to share their hunger issues. There’s also a difference between handing out meals and providing groceries.

“Some people have reported back that they don’t have the kitchenware,” said Kim. “They don’t necessarily know what to do with raw groceries.”

Those currently suffering from food insecurity in Ocean County can start with these resources: Meals on Wheels, Fulfill, the Food Bank of South Jersey, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey.

Toms River Township Councilman Terrance Turnbach and other volunteers host a “Pop the Trunk” food distribution drive every Friday at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, located at 1070 Hooper Avenue. Fresh food and canned goods, together with meals are provided to those who arrive before 1 p.m. Fulfill provides some of the food, which is supplemented by other contributions.

Participants in the roundtable discussion included Congressman Andy Kim, Gretchen Insole, Interim CEO, Ocean County YMCA; Pete Rosario, Former CEO, Ocean County YMCA; Jennifer Poulos, Staff, Ocean County YMCA; Darrin Anderson, CEO, NJ YMCA State Alliance; Sam Frisby, CEO, Capital Area YMCA (Trenton); Jim Ricotta, Assistant Superintendent, Toms River Regional School District; Jim Kroeze, CEO, Fulfill; Erin Leo, Nutritionist, Fulfill; Greg Loder, Director of Marketing, Food Bank of South Jersey; and Adele Latourette, Director of Hunger Free New Jersey.

“We’re trying to push forward a White House summit that hasn’t been done since the Kennedy administration,” said Kim. “…

Some of the hardest calls we get during the pandemic are from the moms and dads telling us that they don’t know where their children’s next meals will come from – and how they feel ashamed.”

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Barnegat Expands SocialEmotional Learning Programming

BARNEGAT – A new program that teaches children coping skills through meditation and mindfulness soon will be used throughout Barnegat Township School District (BTSD) elementary schools. DreamyKid, an app that connects children and mindfulness through med–Photo courtesy Barnegat Schools itation, guided visualization, healing activities and affirma- The Maximilian Foundation members present the tions, will begin being used in Barnegat Board of Education a check for $2,080 to the district this fall thanks to cover the cost of the DreamyKid program to help a grant from the Maximilian guide children in mindfulness.

Foundation.

The Maximilian Foundation is a nonprofit behaviors, like meditation, in their future organization that provides funding to local when faced with stress.”

BTSD began partnering with the Maxischools for programs that benefit children in a positive way. The Foundation’s mission milian Foundation in 2018. The Foundation is to support programs that prevent self-de- helped bring Mind Yeti to the district during structive behaviors created by adolescent the 2019-2020 school year, to help children insecurities by nourishing character, build- calm their minds, focus their attention and ing confidence and growing the life skills connect to the world around them.

“Social emotional learning is a very importneeded to make better choices.

“The combination of healthy coping skills ant part of educating the whole child,” said and emotional intelligence speaks to the BTSD Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis. “We prevention of later in life substance abuse,” want to give all of our students the best tool said Michele Cucinotta, BTSD Drug Free kit to succeed in life, and that’s much more Community Grant Coordinator. “It is our than just academics. Hopefully, teaching hope - and the mission of the Maximilian them healthy ways to deal with stress now Foundation - that students choose healthy will help them throughout their lives.”

Seeking Photos For 2022 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar

STAFFORD – Calling all photogs, collectors and anyone with lots of photos in their phones or an old album in the attic with pictures from around town!

The time has come again to begin selecting photos for the 2022 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar. They can be old or new, amateur or professional, people, places or things. The only rule is they have to be in

Stafford Township, of Stafford Township.

Remember that even if you have treasured historic photos, they can scan them and they can be returned to you immediately.

If you have photos you would like considered for next year, email them to jhazelton@ staffordnj.gov and use the subject line: Stafford Calendar 2022. Your photo may even be chosen for the cover!

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Perhaps ‘grateful’ is more appropriate, but still inadequate. In any case, please know that a day didn’t pass where both my loved one and myself weren’t thankful she was able to live in such a compassionate and kindhearted environment.”

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to Southern Regional Football player Jaiden Brown on being named the 2021 Larry Dunfee Memorial Award Homecoming Game MVP. The Larry Dunfee Memorial Award honors a legacy of a Southern Alum, football player, and Stafford Township

Police Officer.

The Rams were defeated by Middletown South 21-14 on October 8. Southern is currently 3-2 on the season.

Thank you Stafford Township Police PBA for sponsoring the annual award. Thank you Steve “Bubbs” Melega for the photo.

Woman’s Club To Host Meetings

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Woman’s Club meetings are 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday, September through June, at the Community Center, 260

East Bay Ave, Manahawkin. Join to start new friendships, to get involved in community activities and to share your ideas. Call Karen at 732-616-8699 for further information.

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Surf City Police Announce New Body Worn Cameras

By Alyssa Riccardi SURF CITY – The Surf City Police Department announced that on October 25, officers will begin to wear body worn cameras (BWCs).

All uniformed Surf City Police Officers serving in a patrol capacity will be using these BWCs, the department said in a statement.

The department further explained their

reasoning behind this decision is because “BWCs assist officers in the performance of their duties and they provide a clear and unbiased recorded account of incidents that protect both citizens, as well as officers.”

The Surf City Police Department will be using the “Digital Ally - FirstVu HD Series Body Worn Camera.” All BWC will worn in the chest area on the outside of an officer’s uniform.

Friends Of The Library Recognized

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Mayor Peter Curatolo read a proclamation honoring the Friends of the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library noting that it provides diverse programs, summer reading programs for children, special events throughout the year. The Friends support those efforts and that “libraries are the cornerstone for communities promoting the joy of lifelong learning.”

Committeeman Timothy McDonald, who serves as a member of the Ocean County Library Commission, said during the pandemic “our Lacey Library was in the top five of busy libraries in all of Ocean County.”

“They were looking at different ways to serve library services. No matter what metrics you go by Lacey was one of the busiest. It is a great library,” Committeeman McDonald added.

Stafford Township Woman’s Club Fundraiser

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Township Women’s Club on December 7 at the Surflight Theatre on LBI, for a 2 p.m. show of Ebenezer.

Get into the spirit of the season with a Charles Dickens classic. Bring the whole family to see this holiday favorite. Tickets

are $37 per person, made payable to “Stafford Township Woman’s Club” or “STWC.” If interested, dinner is planned at 5 p.m. at a restaurant nearby. Each person pays separately. Call Laury Hamilton at 732-407-2244 for reservations.

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American Recovery Act Funds Discussed

By Bob Vosseller LACEY– Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh spoke about the American Recovery Act Tax Rebate program at a recent Township Committee meeting saying, “we’ve had a lot of conversations as to the American Recovery Act fund and what it can and can’t be spent on and it is very specific as to what the federal government allows you to spend it on.”

Mayor Peter Curatolo said it was a relief program that has helped and “brings business to businesses.” He thanked Laureigh and the financial department as he said these efforts “essentially indemnified the town so that in three or five years we’d be in a position to have to pay it back and I don’t want to be in a position that we’d have to

pay it back.”

The American Rescue Plan extends a number of critical tax benefits to small businesses that are intended to help them through the recovery while keeping up their payrolls and still taking steps to protect health outcomes for employees. Those township businesses with questions regarding how the program is being administrated locally can contact Township Hall.

Southern’s FCCLA “Crazy Socks Sale”

MANAHAWKIN – Did you know that socks are the number one clothing item requested by the homeless and that water is the basis for growth in a developing country? However, you can help! Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is holding a “Crazy Socks Sale” from October 1 to November 1. Socks make a great holiday gift and are three pairs for $10.

We Help Two is a non-profit organization that was founded on the premise that fundraising can be done in a way that helps two causes. If 600 packs of socks are sold, they will build a well for a Rwandan community and for each pair of socks sold, one pair will be donated to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission.

To join in on the Socktober fun to help these two worthy causes, go online to go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=11936. Students can also make purchases in the Middle School cafeteria all month long. Questions may be directed to FCCLA advisor Susan Stinson sstinson@ srsd.net.

Sewing Workshops

LACEY – Sewing and crafting made simple with Crafty Katie. Using fabric, yarn, ribbons and buttons let your creativity flow.

Lacey Recreation has announced a Sewing Workshop at the Lacey Recreation Classroom from 12 to 2 p.m. The dates for the classes are: December 12 (Winter Theme); and January 23.

The workshop is open to those ages 13 and up. Fee is $40. Registration is now open for all Fall Programs! You can register for Sewing Workshop and all other Fall Programs at register.capturepoint.com/laceytownship.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you.

Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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MANAHAWKIN – It was wonderful to honor the past and present Southern Regional female coaches for the 50th Anniversary

of Title IX before the Homecoming Football game on October 8. Thank you for all you have done and do for Southern Regional.

Anxiety Support Group Meets Weekly

WARETOWN – P.H.O.B.I.A., a panic and anxiety support group, meets every Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Community Medical Center officials gave an update on COVID and other issues at the hospital during a recent Township Committee meeting.

Chief Medical Officer/Chief Academic Officer Dr. Meika Neblett discussed safety regulations and residencies at the Toms River facility.

She started off with an update on the health systems handling of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis. “We are still in the pandemic. We are definitely in a much better place than we were a while ago. Every time there is a holiday season, there is a major uptick here as there is not as much practicing of social distancing and masking as we would like,” she said.

“We are in a good place right now for our community with the vaccination rate. We are nearly getting 70% which is wonderful and we’ve made available booster shots for anyone who needs it for those over 65 and those who are immune compromised. At our hospital we have only one and a half units open for COVID patients which is much different where it was over a year ago when it was about half the hospital.”

Dr. Neblett said hospital staff are mandated to be vaccinated “so you can be assured that you are being taken care of by someone who is protected and safe.”

She added that those being treated for COVID have a separate unit away from non-COVID patients. “Masking, whether you are a visitor or patient, as well as all the employees - is mandatory. We maintain special cleaning for COVID rooms so we are assured we are safe for everybody. There are masks if you don’t have

one and hand sanitizers everywhere.”

The doctor also spoke about CMC’s Emergency Medicine Residency program. “We are now not only a community hospital but an academic community hospital. We have three residency programs right now: podiatry with three residents a year for three years, emergency medicine which is 12 residents a year for three years and internal medicine which is 12 residents a year for three years” Residents are physicians who have graduated from medical school with an education in all types of medicine and are now developing more specialized knowledge and experience in specific areas.

“Next year starting in July we’ll also have general surgery and this is four residents a year for five years,” she added. She noted after that the hospital will be part a transitional program “where residents stay with us for one year before moving on to an even more complicated residency.”

“All the doctors in the hospital will have some interaction with them and it is elevating the level of care and the educational experience of the hospital,” Dr. Neblett said. A total of 117 residents will be trained when CMC has a full complement in each of its programs.

“We’ve also started a continuity clinic which is a community clinic,” Dr. Neblett said. The clinic sees patients from throughout Ocean County, patients who have been recently discharged from the hospital who follow up at the clinic. It is run by the residents. “It serves the underserved community as well and we accept all insurance and as well as those with no insurance.”

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An estimated 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss according to a John’s Hopkins Study. If left untreated, this common, chronic health challenge can heavily impact physical, mental, social and even financial health.

Though most instances of hearing loss are treatable, the NIDCD reports that fewer than 30% of adults ages 70 and older who could be helped with hearing aids use them. Usage drops even lower – to an estimated 16% - among Americans ages 20-69.

In a fairly recent longitudinal study of 7385 adults 50 years of older in a community setting in the United Kingdom, the following conclusions were made: Hearing loss was associated with cognitive impairment, with the association being stronger in moderate to severe hearing loss compared to mild hearing loss.

The respondents who used hearing aids showed no evidence of an association between hearing loss and cognition.

An indirect association was found between hearing loss and social isolation only in those who did not use hearing aids.

The main recommendation is that folks older than 50 years of age should have a complete hearing test to establish a baseline either by primary care physicians, audiologists and/or ENTs. Since a large percentage of PCPs failed to accurately screen for hearing loss, Dr. Izzy strongly recommends having a baseline audiological evaluation performed by a board-certified audiologist.

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

TUDCA For Gallstones And Liver Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You may not have heard of the medication Ursodiol, but it’s a gallstone dissolver. It’s also something you produce every day of your life.

Let me clarify, ursodiol is a drug, and also a human chemical made in the liver.

It reduces cholesterol production to some extent, and even better, it dissolves the cholesterol crystals in bile which would otherwise cause more stone formation!

Ursodiol goes by the initials of UDCA, and it’s related to a supplement called TUDCA. Your gallbladder is on your right side and it’s a small pear-shaped organ that holds a fluid called bile. This bile is made in your liver and you need it to digest food, fats and vitamins. You don’t think about your gallbladder until it gets inf lamed, or develops painful stones! Gallstones can be very painful to a person, producing uncomfortable symptoms. With all the Halloween treats coming soon, I am worried about everyone’s gallbladder!

Ursodiol was first identified in the bile of bears. That’s how it got its name!

Fun fact, the genus known as “ursus” includes polar bears, black bears, and others! So, when they found this UDCA in bile bear, they named it ursodiol.

Pharma then went on to purify a form that could help people who suffer with gallstones, bile duct and other gallbladder diseases! Dietary supplement makers have TUDCA which is just a taurine

molecule joined with the UDCA, hence TUDCA! It’s sold in some health food stores, but mostly online.

There was an interesting animal study where researchers sought to investigate the effects of TUDCA on gallstone formation. The scientists fed rats a high fat diet, and then enhanced their diet with TUDCA supplementation. They evaluated several biomarkers during the study, and concluded that TUDCA could help the rodents with their gallstones by improving probiotic status, and reducing cholesterol crystal formation. Serum total cholesterol went down in a statistically significant manner also.

Other studies on TUDCA have shown it could play a beneficial role in fatty liver, insulin sensitivity, weight loss and adipogenesis.

If you suffer with gallbladder disease or liver problems, there are many things you can do. For example, changing your diet to one that is high-fiber and low fat. You can try omega 3 fatty acid supplements, and exercising more if physically able.

You can drink carrot juice; studies suggest this is helpful. There is much more too. If this topic interests you, sign up for my free newsletter and I’ll email you a free recipe eBook, as well as the longer version of this article. Just a note of caution, there is no medical advice here.

If you have or develop any gallbladder inflammation, pain, serious problems or a real intestinal disorder, please seek proper medical attention and care.

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AHS/Popcorn Park Fall Auction

FORKED RIVER – AHS/Popcorn Park is holding their 4th Online Gift Auction from November 11 through the 14. They hoped to go back to their, “BIG one” that’s been held every year for decades in person, but with more restrictions coming down from the pandemic, it’s not worth the risk. The online auctions are a fun way to raise money that supports the animals at all three of the AHS shelters and the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. The auction begins at 5 p.m. on November 11 and ends at

5 p.m. November 14. Check out the details at: 32auctions.com/AHSfallauction.

They are currently collecting donations of brand-new items (in box or with tags) and gift certificates. Donations can be dropped off anytime or sent to: AHS/Popcorn Park Gift Auction, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731. Even if you don’t have anything to donate, make a donation here: ahscares.org/ cp/2936/General-Donations ... toward funding the auction. Every little bit helps!

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. If you or a loved one are dealing with a Traumatic Brain Injury then please read further.

New Jersey has a Traumatic Brain Injury Fund which is administered by the Division of Disability Services. New Jersey residents of any age, who have survived a traumatic brain injury, have the opportunity to access brain injury related services and support they need to live in their community.

The Fund purchases supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and or public programs are unavailable to meet those needs.

These services include home modifications, service coordination, assistive technology, cognitive therapy, neuropsychological services, pharmaceuticals, and therapy (physical, occupational and speech). To be eligible, a Fund recipient must: (i) provide medical documentation of a brain injury, (ii) have liquid assets of less than $100,000.00; and (iii) be a resident of New Jersey for at least 90 consecutive days. Liquid assets include

checking accounts, savings accounts, CD’s, stocks and bonds. Fortunately, your primary home, primary vehicle, 401k, and IRA are not considered liquid assets.

In order to qualify for the Fund, an individual must have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is defined as an injury to the brain caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury/ neuro trauma that disrupts the normal brain function where continued impairment can be demonstrated. A TBI does not include congenital or degenerative disorders, birth trauma, or acquired brain injuries like a stroke or an aneurysm.

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“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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Egyptian Students Can Study At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College and William Paterson University have signed an agreement with three Egyptian universities that will enable Egyptian students to major in computer science and earn degrees from both American institutions and one of the Egyptian universities. All courses are offered in hybrid and online formats.

Under the three-way joint admissions agreement, the Egyptian students will enroll for the first two years of courses with Ocean County College, and after successful completion would receive an associate of science degree from OCC. In the third year, students will take courses recommended by William Paterson’s computer science faculty at one of the three Egyptian universities – Helwan University, Ain Shams University, or Alexandria University – and will take online courses at William Paterson University in their fourth year.

At the completion of the program, the students will earn degrees from both William Paterson and one of the Egyptian universities. The initial cohort is expected to consist of 35 to 70 students.

“I am excited to launch this new program, which will use the respective strengths of all partner institutions to the benefit of promising students from some of Egypt’s finest universities,” said William Paterson President Dr. Richard J. Helldobler. “Given William Paterson’s growing reputation for excellence in online education and its strong computer science program, this new partnership promises to broaden access to a WP degree and extend the University’s global reach.”

“Ocean County College is thrilled to put the official stamp on this dynamic alliance,” remarked OCC President Dr. Jon H. Larson. “We believe our Egyptian counterparts will thrive in the environment of and for academic innovation that OCC provides, and that they will be well-prepared for their courses at our partner institutions, as they build toward meaningful career opportunities in the computer science field.”

Administrators at William Paterson University and Ocean County College expect that the collaboration will expand to include up to eight additional Egyptian universities, as well as additional academic programs.

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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.

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Items For Sale Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order.

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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.

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(47) Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message.

(47) HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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 headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring 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

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Continued From Page 1 family moved to Forked River in 1982, and our three children and three grandchildren continue to live in Lacey,” Stemmle added.

The candidate added that “compassion and empathy are necessary skills in both social services and government. In addition, my experiences as a supervisor managing disparate staff and administering complex programs will be assets to the Committee.”

Stemmle feels the most pressing short-term issue in Lacey “is traffic congestion, while the greatest long-term challenge is adjusting to the decommissioning of Oyster Creek.”

Regarding the latter concern, he said he was “concerned that the Township Committee has already fumbled the situation.

We have a right to greater transparency from Holtec concerning safety issues, and we should expand efforts to obtain remuneration for the storage of nuclear waste, such as the Stranded Act currently being considered in Congress.”

Regarding traffic issues in the community, Stemmle noted “the severe congestion on Route 9 south of Lacey Road needs to be addressed promptly, by exploring options to expand Route 9 or develop an alternate route. In addition, the intersection of Haines Street and Lake Barnegat Drive has needed a traffic light for several years. I believe traffic needs have to be addressed with any

The Southern Ocean Times, October 30, 2021, Page 25 further development, such as the abortive housing development on Route 9 south of Lacey Road that was moving forward until the public outcry proved deafening, or the future development planned off Railroad Avenue.”

Regarding the recreational marijuana referendum question Stemmle said he was in “in favor of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries and cultivation in town. The current ban is contrary to the wishes of 2/3 of the residents voting last year.”

“It will not prevent any negative effects from legalization such as impaired drivers, but only serves to prevent the township from obtaining any tax revenue, which has been estimated by Committeeman McDonald to be $200,000 yearly. This revenue source should have been accessed before the Committee raised property taxes.”

Stemmle added, “the local ballot question is based on the goofy theories that Lacey voters wanted marijuana legalized but didn’t want to receive tax revenue, and that “gang bangers” would descend on Lacey if pot is legally sold here. It is a non-binding referendum designed solely to allow our opponents to appear to be concerned about the will of the people, while still being able to continue to ban sales after the election regardless of the outcome.”

McDonald said he was running for another term because, “experience is important, as Lacey enters a new phase, one without the Oyster Creek power plant; the dynamics of

this great town are going to change. Before being elected to the township committee I served as the chairmen of the board of adjustment for over 20 years. I have the experience to help guide Lacey in this new phase.”

The candidate is 64 years old and has been married to his wife for 36 years. “We have two sons, one is a special agent for the Air Force and the other one is married and lives in Berkeley Township. I have been a financial advisor for 33 years and am currently employed with the Greater New Jersey Financial Group.”

McDonald said he has “been able to take my experience as both a financial advisor, along with my time on the Board of Adjustment and my six years on the Township Committee and use it to keep making a Lacey Township the great place that it is.”

“There are two issues that Lacey is facing and they are equally pressing. One is overdevelopment and the other is property tax assessment at the power plant,” McDonald said. He noted, multi-unit developments coming into the community “can be both taxing on the township and taxing on the school district. Making sure we do it properly is so important.”

He added that the tax assessment at the power plant is equally as important as land development, due to the financial implications that it could have on the township. “We have to make sure that this fair to Holtech and to the township.”

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Regarding the Oyster Creek decommissioning, McDonald said, “at the beginning we had some rough seas, but about two years ago, Committeemen Dykoff and myself lead a team that met with Holtech and ironed a lot of differences that existed between us. I think now we have good relationship with Holtech as we begin the final stage of decommissioning Oyster Creek.”

Concerning traffic in Lacey, “this issue goes hand in hand with land development.

With Route 9 being a major road in Lacey township, we have to be very aware of what kind of developments that are going in on Route 9,” McDonald said.

“I am pleased with what the county is doing with Lacey Road and the improvements that are making to reduce traffic congestion.

I’m hoping that in the very near future we can arrange a meeting with the State of New Jersey to discuss improvements to Route 9, similar to what the county is doing to Lacey Road,” McDonald said.

McDonald said he and his GOP running mate lead the initiative to place the marijuana vote on the ballot. “Last year 64% of those who voted in Lacey voted for recreational marijuana. I have said from the beginning that if we knew what the law was going to be when we went to the polls last year, no way recreational marijuana passes. Now that we know what the law is, we are going to fi nd out if Lacey residents want recreational marijuana in Lacey Township.”

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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 de serve”. 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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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 30 - nov 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Support your ambitions with a friendly and helpful attitude.

Someone may feel threatened by your expertise as the week unfolds. You are quick on the uptake, but this may not be the week to initiate a new venture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people could question your motives in the week ahead. A disagreement with a loved one might foster doubts and concern. This is probably not the time to ask friends or family to participate in your business plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead, some things might not make total sense but still bring a smile to your face. It may be tempting to speak to the boss about a personal problem.

However, it would likely be better to maintain a low profile on the job.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Live and learn in the coming week. Take advantage of an educational opportunity or enjoy intellectual stimulation. Use your intuitive and practical abilities to understand how to put together all the puzzle pieces.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The fantasies in your heart may blind you to upcoming problems.

In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures but launching a new project could be a challenging effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be confident that despite the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune everything will most likely turn out alright. An optimistic attitude will ward off negativity in the week to come. Listen, to criticism, but avoid offering it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Less could be more. If you accumulate too much personal stuff you might feel too anchored to one place and no longer free to roam. In the week ahead avoid making investments and learn to get by with fewer things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be immersed in ethical considerations as this week unfolds. You may receive some criticism or become cynical about some kind of indulgence. Taking the right steps at the right time can be challenging now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might come up empty handed if you try to pull a rabbit out of your hat. As the week begins you may seem to be working at cross purposes with a loved one or family member. Hold off on starting new projects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money has been called the “root of all evil” but it is simply a medium for the exchange of energy. In the week ahead take pride in your ability to handle your money efficiently, but steer clear of new investments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be better to remain silent in the face of censure.

You might be more ambitious than usual in the upcoming week, but your luck could be at a low point. The wrong moves could undermine your most cherished plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mix-ups can become memorable mistakes. During the next few days, you may become infatuated by someone inappropriate or something that disappoints. Avoid misunderstandings by insisting on clear communications.

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