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Loved Ones Celebrate The Life Of Capt. Joe Goertz

By Chris Christopher L A K E WO O D – FirstEnergy Park was bathed in blue Friday, Nov. 5.

Hundreds of people - largely from law enforcement - mourned the loss and celebrated the life of Lakewood Township Police Department Captain Joe Goertz, who died peacefully of a short illness at the age of 60 at his Manchester home on Oct. 31.

Lakewood, New Jersey State Police, Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, M a n che s t e r, Br ick Township, Wall Township, West Windsor, Mendham, Barnegat, Ocean Township, Lacey, Lakehurst, Howell Township and Seaside Park officers paid their respects under a brilliant blue sky in 49-degree temperatures.

One of the most emotional mourners at the home of the Jersey (Life - See Page 15)

polls closed. In a race where most people figured the Democrat had an easy race, the results showed that it was anything but assured. It’s safe to say that Ocean County’s strong Republican base is what made this race competitive.

In Ocean County,

Mayor, Board President Set Goals After Their Wins

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey will serve his third term since winning by a landslide in the November 2 election.

Ducey, a Democrat, got 17,549 votes, or 63.42 percent, over Republican candidate Theresa Gallagher, who received 10,113 votes, or 36.55 percent.

The incumbent Democrat council members Marianna Pontoriero and Heather deJong also won reelection, but the top vote-getter among the council was newcomer Republican candidate Perry Albanese, who will be the only one of seven council members serving his party.

Asked what he wants to accomplish in the next four years, Mayor Ducey said that during his third term he is looking forward to the construction and opening of the new township Senior Center on Aurora Place which should be completed in 2022.

“I also cannot wait for the opening of the privately (Goals - See Page 5)

–Photo courtesy Steve Wexler of Lakewood PD (Above) A procession of mourners included officers from multiple departments. (Right) Capt. Joe Goertz’ four children gave an emotional statement.

School District Not Immune To Worker Shortage

Ciattarelli Got More Ocean County Votes Than Any Governor

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Ja ck Ci a t t a r el l i i s more popular in Ocean County than any other candidate for governor in at least 30 years.

The former State Assemblyman was neck and neck with Governor Phil Murphy a day after

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Ciat tarelli received 141,482 votes to Murphy’s 65,176. These figures were unofficial, since the county clerk has to certify them at a later date. But they won’t change too much from this amount.

When the Associated Press called the race,

there were less than 20,000 votes between the two candidates.

Consider, then, how much of a difference Ocean County made.

If he had only received 100,000 votes here, like in the last contest for governor, then the race would have been called

long ago.

In fact, Ocean County accounted for approximately 11% of Ciattarelli’s total vote as of press time.

Ciattarelli’s vote total is at least 15,000 higher than Chris Christie’s best outing, and the last (Votes - See Page 5)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The school district is hiring at nearly every level, and the administration is hoping to get the help they need from the community.

“Brick schools are not immune to the challenges nation-wide regarding staffing,” said Director of Human Resources William J. Kleissler during the most recent Board of Education meeting. “We currently have vacancies within several departments such as teachers, secretaries, maintenance, nurses and transportation workers.”

There is always a need for substitute workers, especially this year, he added. The district needs substitute teachers, teacher’s aides, secretaries, nurses, bus drivers and custodians, he said.

Brick schools are looking for people “to join a (School - See Page 5)

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Goals:

Continued From Page 1 owned Sports Dome,” he wrote in an email, referring to the redevelopment of the former Foodtown site. “These two projects will give an abundance of activities for people of all ages,” he said.

The mayor said he hopes to accomplish the completion of the new police building behind Town Hall as well as the renovation of the two remaining township parks that were last on a list of parks to be updated.

“I look forward to road-raising projects throughout the town to help with the sunny day flooding that occurs at the low areas in town,” he wrote. “Paying down more debt and continuing to keep taxes stable year after year will also continue as well as keeping our residents safe by fully funding our Police Department.”

Lastly, Mayor Ducey said his goal is to

Votes:

Continued From Page 1 Republican governor was very popular in this GOP stronghold. In fact, Christie was fond of saying that it was Ocean County’s powerful turnout for him that made him governor.

Jersey Shore Online went back three decades, looking at the vote tallies for governor races, and learned that Ciattarelli did better this year than any candidate in any governor’s race for at least 30 years. All of these historical figures are from gubernatorial election years, and the Republican candidate is listed first.

By way of comparison, in 2017, Kim Guadagno received 98,135 votes in 2017 to Murphy’s 56,582.

In 2013, Chris Christie received 125,781 votes to Barbara Buono’s 37,930.

In 2009, Chris Christie received 124,238

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Continued From Page 1 great team with flexible hours and days, and can work around your schedule,” he added.

Whenever full-time vacancies occur, they are posted immediately on the Human Resources Department tab at the top of the school’s home page, or on the bottom at the Employment link, Kleissler said. Vacancies are filled as soon as possible and with as little interruption as possible, he added.

Superintendent Dr. Thomas Farrell said there is a workforce shortage, statewide and nationally.

“We do have openings, and even applications have dwindled, where they may have been over 100 at one point - say for an elementary teacher - they’re nowhere near that,”

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Asked if he was surprised that one of the council seats went to the Republican party, the mayor said that party levels at the local level do not really mean much.

“I think it is a testament to the great job being done here in Brick that all of the incumbents were reelected,” he said.

He said that Democrat hopeful Derrick Ambrosino worked hard during the election, but the voters decided to go in a different direction. (Democratic Councilman Paul Mummolo decided not to seek reelection).

“I am just happy that the voters in Brick acknowledge the hard work by the incumbent council members and brought them back into office for another four years,” Mayor Ducey said. “I look forward to working with Perry Albanese to keep making Brick a better place for all.”

He said that while Albanese concentrated

on school and state/national issues while campaigning, the mayor said he thought the new council member would have some great ideas.

Asked if the election of a Republican for the first time in about a decade is a wakeup call, he said he doesn’t see it that way since all the incumbents were reelected.

“The voters seem to be very happy with the direction that Brick is going,” he wrote.

“We all appreciate that support.”

Board of Education members Stephanie Wohlrab, Victoria Pakala and Nicole Siebert (the “Believe in Brick” Team) also won their reelection bids.

Board President Wohlrab said the team is grateful and honored to be given the opportunity to serve the students, staff and community of the Brick Township Public Schools.

“We will continue to do everything in our power to support the district and ensure our

students receive all the opportunities and experiences the past two years have taken away,” she wrote in an email.

“We are committed to continuing to support all BTPS staff through comprehensive services and professional development ensuring they have the tools and services necessary to be successful in their jobs and daily lives,” Wohlrab wrote.

She said the board is committed to continuing to ensure parents’ voices are heard and considered in decisions affecting the education of their children.

“We each play a valuable role in our community and we each deserve the right to be heard. We are in this together and it is together, as a district and community, we will continue to advocate for our children and a return to pre-COVID normalcy – where Brick is the best it can be, student centered, teacher led – community support,” Wohlrab said.

votes to Jon Corzine’s 53,761.

In 2005, Doug Forrester received 93,693 votes to Jon Corzine’s 71,953.

In 2001, Bret Schundler received 77,726 votes to James McGreevey’s 84,538.

In 1997, Christine Todd Whitman received 84,140 votes to James McGreevey’s 57,354.

In 1993, Christine Todd Whitman received 87,943 votes to Jim Florio’s 78,132.

In 1989, Jim Courter received 62,700 votes to Jim Florio’s 83,587.

Jersey Shore Online stopped there, but the figures would have probably continued to trend down. The population in the county in the 1980s was much lower than it is now.

Perhaps Ciattarelli received the highest number of votes in Ocean County’s entire history, at least in governor races.

Of course, this is just raw data. It doesn’t include the issues that were happening during these years that might make people run to the polls more. For example, a hotly

contested local election will bring more people out to vote for a town issue, and while they are there, they vote for other spots on the ballot as well.

That may have been the case this year.

For example, Toms River had four council seats, two board of education seats and an open space referendum on the ballot.

This, combined with a nasty election cycle, brought people to the polls in droves.

Brick and Manchester also had mayoral elections this year, and there were serious school board contests in towns like Jackson and Barnegat. Lacey had a question about marijuana businesses in town. Jackson, Lacey and Barnegat have high percentages of Republicans, and the mayoral competition in Manchester was between two Republicans.

While local races take a “micro” look at these numbers, we shouldn’t ignore the “macro.” Every election – especially since

2016 - has been about more than just the people on the ballot. Residents cast their votes based on what they think the country should be doing, even if the local politicians have no say in the great scheme of things.

For example, the New Jersey governor might not have a lot of power when it comes to the U.S. immigration policy, but the messages put out by Republicans and Democrats trickle down to each place below them. A Republican upset with Joe Biden will likely go to the polls to vote against the Democrat governor, for example.

Additionally, midterm elections are usually won by whoever is not in power. After Donald Trump won in 2016, Democrats made strides in the 2018 election. Biden won in 2020, so pundits are already predicting that the pendulum will swing to the right in 2022’s midterms. Perhaps Ciattarelli’s strong vote totals show that people weren’t going to wait until 2022.

he said. “People are leveraging jobs so...we can and need to ask the community for help.”

Dr. Farrell said there are many openings for all of the positions listed above, plus paraprofessionals, special education teachers and teachers with certifications.

“We are constantly in HR and with all of our departments doing...rolling postings and rolling interviews and hirings throughout that process,” he said.

The school administration has tried to reduce the time it takes to get through the “bureaucracy” of the hiring process to reduce the time between job openings, he said.

Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab noted that there has been a change in legislation regarding credits needed for substitute teaching.

That’s true, Kleissler said. Until recently, 60 college credits were needed to substitute teach. Last month, that was changed to 30 college credits with some guidelines attached, including the requirement that they are at least 20 years old, which would make recent graduates eligible, he said.

During public comment, several parents came to the microphone to ask whether Critical Race Theory (CRT) would become part of the curriculum. It is currently not taught in New Jersey schools or in any public school in the nation.

Dr. Farrell said CRT came out as a theory in the decades ago. He said that most teachers don’t even know the specifics of the theory.

Critical race theorists argue that American social life, political structures and economic

systems are founded upon race, and that systemic racism stems from the dominance of race in American life.

“Critical Race Theory...cannot be put in curriculum because it’s a theory, so if you’re telling me that the state is going to come down the pike in a few years and say this is part of your curriculum as a standard... somewhere along the line this theory needs to be shown that it’s proven, not proven... and I don’t think that has happened,” the superintendent said.

In a recent interview, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education under President Biden, said that CRT is currently only being taught in law schools.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center.

Brick Farmers Market Thanksgiving Event

BRICK – The Brick Farmers Market returns for a special Thanksgiving Market on November 20 at Windward Beach from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the success of last year’s market, Mayor Ducey and the Township Council brought back the Thanksgiving Market to give everyone the chance to get ready for the big holiday at your favorite Brick Farmers Market vendors! Admission is free.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman Kim Holds Town Hall To Commemorate Superstorm Sandy’s 9th Anniversary

TOMS RIVER - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held his monthly town hall where he discussed how Superstorm Sandy is continuing to affect neighbors in Ocean and Burlington Counties.

“After nine years, my neighbors are still recovering from the lingering, devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy,” said Congressman Kim. “Yesterday I heard stories from people who need help and my office

is ready and eager to work hard on behalf of our community. I will keep working with townships and municipalities to make sure we are ready for the next storm, and advocating in Washington so that every single homeowner in my district receives the clawback relief they deserve.”

During the town hall, Congressman Kim discussed his Security After Sandy Act and how he secured $25.9 million in outstanding

Community Disaster Loan (CDL) forgiveness for New Jersey, $12 million of which forgave disaster loans taken out by towns and school districts in Ocean County.

Congressman Kim was joined by Amanda Devecka-Rinear, the Director of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP), who discussed how their organization supports families who are still actively recovering from Superstorm Sandy and what resourc-

es are available to homeowners who are struggling.

Questions raised by people in both Burlington and Ocean County during the town hall included topics related to flood insurance, how Congressman Kim is working to pass clawback forgiveness for homeowners, substantial damage policies, and the work the Congressman is doing in Washington to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

White House: Details On The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

WASH I NGTON, D.C. - President Biden promised to work across the aisle and unify the country to deliver results for working families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a critical step towards reaching President Biden’s goal of a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, and is paired with the Build Back Better Framework to realize his full vision to grow our economy, lower consumer costs, create jobs, reduce climate pollution, and ensure more Americans can participate fully and equally in our economy.

Public Transit The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal makes the largest investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak – helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repairing, upgrading, and modernizing the nation’s transit infrastructure.

The deal will invest $66 billion to provide healthy, sustainable transportation options for millions of Americans by modernizing and expanding transit and rail networks across the country. It will replace thousands of transit vehicles, including buses, with clean, zero emission vehicles. And, it will benefit communities of color who are twice as likely to take public transportation and often lack sufficient public transit options. In addition, it will help transit workers who are disproportionally workers of color.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States. The deal is also a critical element in the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to accelerate the adoption of EVs to address the climate cr isis a nd suppor t domest ic ma nufacturing jobs. The deal will provide funding for deployment of EV chargers along highway corridors to facilitate

long-distance travel and within communities to provide convenient charging where people live, work, and shop – and funding will have a particular focus on rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach communities.

Clean School Buses The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will deliver thousands of electric school buses nationwide, including in rural communities, to help school districts across the country buy clean, American-made, zero emission buses and replace the yellow school bus f leet for America’s children. The deal invests in zero- and low-emission school buses, in addition to more than $5 billion in funding for public transit agencies to adopt low- and no-emissions buses. These investments will drive demand for American-made batteries and vehicles, creating jobs and suppor ting domestic manufacturing, while also removing diesel buses from some of our most vulnerable communities. In addition, they will help the more than 25 million children and thousands of bus drivers who breathe polluted air on their rides to and from school. Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other health problems that hurt our communities and cause students to miss school, particularly in communities of color and Tribal communities.

Modern Infrastructure The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal invests $17 billion in port infrastructure and $25 billion in airports to address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions near ports and airports, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. Modern, resilient, and sustainable port, airport, and freight infrastructure will support U.S. competitiveness by removing bottlenecks and expediting commerce and reduce the environmental impact on

neighboring communities.

Resilience The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in the resilience of physical and natural systems in American history. Millions of Americans feel the effects of climate change each year when their roads wash out, airport power goes down, or schools get f looded.

People of color are more likely to live in areas most vulnerable to f looding and other climate change-related weather events. The deal makes our communities safer and our infrastructure more resilient to the impacts of climate change and cyber-attacks, with an investment of over $50 billion to protect against droughts, heat, and f loods – in addition to a major investment in the weatherization of American homes.

Clean Drinking Water The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will expand access to clean drinking water to all American families, eliminate the nation’s lead service lines and help to clean up the dangerous chemical PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl). Currently, up to 10 million American households and 400,000 schools and child care centers lack access to safe drinking water. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will invest $55 billion to expand access to clean drinking water for households, businesses, schools, and child care centers all across the country. From rural towns to struggling cities, the deal will invest in water infrastructure and eliminate lead service pipes, including in Tribal Nations and disadvantaged communities that need it most.

Legacy Pollution The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal delivers the largest investment in tackling legacy pollution in American history by cleaning up Superfund and brownfield

sites, reclaiming abandoned mines, and capping orphaned oil and gas wells. In thousands of rural and urban communities around the country, hundreds of thousands of former industrial and energy sites are now idle – sources of blight and pollution. Proximity to a Superfund site can lead to elevated levels of lead in children’s blood. Millions of Americans also live within a mile of the tens of thousands of abandoned mines and oil and gas wells – a large, continuing source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that is a major cause of climate change. The bill will invest $21 billion to clean up Superfund and brownfield sites, reclaim abandoned mine land, and cap orphaned oil and gas wells. These projects will remediate environmental harms, address the legacy pollution that harms the public health of communities, create good-paying, union jobs, and advance long overdue environmental justice. This investment will benefit communities of color like the 26% of Black Americans and 29% of Hispanic Americans who live within three miles of a Superfund site – a higher percentage than for Americans overall.

Clean Energy Transmission The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal’s more than $65 billion investment is the largest investment in clean energy transmission and the electric grid in American history. It upgrades our power infrastructure, including by building thousands of miles of new, resilient transmission lines to facilitate the expansion of renewable energy. It creates a new Grid Deployment Authority, invests in research and development for advanced transmission and electricity distribution technologies, and promotes smart grid technologies that deliver flexibility and resilience. It also invests in demonstration projects and research hubs for next generation technologies like advanced nuclear reactors, carbon capture, and clean hydrogen.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial How To Win After Your Candidate Lost So your favorite candidate lost their election campaign. Or, perhaps you were the one running and you lost. That shows that you care very deeply about what is happening in the world and want to make a difference. Don’t stop just because the votes didn’t go your way.

The people running a town are always looking for hard-working volunteers – regardless of their political stripe. There must be some committee you can get involved in. Some are advisory committees – being a voice from the community about a particular topic.

Some involve more elbow grease. But they are always making a difference.

There are plenty of ways to help out without setting foot in a municipal building, too. Don’t just look at politics as your only avenue to affect change. In fact, politics is sometimes the worst way to affect change. Indeed, politicians will often lament that they can’t get everything done that they want, or that they are only one vote among many on a council. They are tied up with negotiations, red tape, and having to kowtow to their party bosses so their hands are often

tied, anyway.

If you think the only way to affect change is through politics, then you don’t understand politics. Any big change that’s made will be unmade when the next person gets in.

If you care about the environment, join a clean-up effort. If you care about the drug problem in our region, join a neighborhood watch. If traffic or overcrowding is your issue, push for more open space. These are changes that can happen right now.

You don’t have to wait for someone to be sworn in.

Some of these issues are very complicated, and learning the cause of the problem might help you understand it better – and allow you to be more effective in combatting it.

Learn where your taxes go and why. Watch public meetings and find out who makes decisions and why those decisions are made.

Another way to get involved is to become an advocate. Call your representatives. Write letters to the editor (address below).

Let the elected officials know that you care about these issues more than once every four years.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Independent Thinkers Ignored By Extreme Left And Right For four years America was saddled with an unqualified and seriously flawed man as President. Donald Trump pushed wild conspiracy theories based solely on rumors, reacted to criticism with childish “tweets” and disparaged our military leaders, allies and the media.

He took the word of a hostile foreign leader over our intelligence agencies and marginalized experts’ warnings of an impending health crisis. For these reasons and more you’d think Democrats would have the overwhelming support of voters fed up with Trump’s antics and egotism. But you’d be wrong.

In an election where they only needed to seem less crazy than Donald Trump the Democrats somehow came close to blowing it. That’s because these days Democrats are quite similar to Republicans in one way: Both parties cater to the extreme elements of their base at the expense of more moderate voters.

For Republicans that means coyly hinting at farfetched Q-Anon conspiracies for anyone gullible enough to believe them while for Democrats it means falling all over themselves to placate perpetually offended “social justice warriors.” Instead of hammering Republicans for policies that favor the top 1% or the disastrous trickle down economics that have never benefited the middle class they kowtow to people more concerned with getting Halloween costumes they’ve decided are offensive off the shelves. Suddenly Donald Trump doesn’t seem the only crazy one.

Both parties now cater to clueless people. The insurrectionists who stormed the Capital took their treasonous action based on little more than the word of a pathological liar and a mysterious online figure claiming to have insider knowledge of “Deep State” conspiracies.

Meanwhile the “Woke” ide-

ology that increasingly defines Liberalism scours movies, music and social media for any hint of sexism, racism or intolerance to demand the offender be punished in a manner greatly disproportional to the infraction. This often includes words or actions from years or even decades ago. The melding of different cultures, once a defining example of the “melting pot” of America, is now the dastardly act of “cultural appropriation.”

Ironically both parties are courting voters already in their corner instead of trying to win the middle. There will always be hardcore Republicans and Democrats who vote their party regardless but it’s independent voters who swing elections one way or the other and we are being largely ignored.

We may lean a little left or right individually but are reasonable people looking for effective policies and principled leaders from any party to enact them.

Republicans need to stop pretending the events of January 6th were anything less than an attempted Coup. If they have legitimate evidence to prove Trump’s claims of fraud they must bring it into the light.

If not they must stop giving credence to dubious online rumors.

Democrats need to pay less attention to thin skinned individuals who are always getting offended for people that are often not all that offended themselves. They need to offer a vision of a better life for the middle class instead of jumping on the P.C. bandwagon every time someone overreacts to what is usually a minor infraction, or in many cases a contrived one.

Try focusing on things that drive most Americans: People want economic advancement.

They want lower taxes and more efficient use of the taxes they do pay. They want to know their leaders are working for them and not for wealthy donors and huge corporations.

Is this who should have the greatest influence on our representatives: A radical right embracing “alternative facts” as justification for leading us towards civil war or a hyper-

sensitive left concerned more with political correctness than solving the country’s legitimate problems? No wonder nothing ever gets done and no wonder I’m an Independent.

Bill Pane Farmingdale

Banks Reporting To Fed Has Issues In an effort aimed at increasing taxpayer compliance, the Biden Administration has proposed that financial institutions be required to report additional account holder information in an enhanced annual I.R.S. Form 1099-INT. Beginning in 2023, banks, credit unions, and other entities would be required to annually report to the IRS the gross inflows and outflows of business and individual account holders with a breakdown for cash, transactions with a foreign account, and transfers to and from another account with the same owner. These requirements would apply to savings, transactional, loan, and investment accounts of $600 or more.

There have been recent reports that the proposal will increase the account threshold from $600 to $10,000. The revision is an attempt to shore up support for a flawed proposal, which is opposed by 67% of Americans. Proponents will now expect Main Street financial institutions, like community banks and credit unions, to play arbiter, declaring what does and does not meet proposed exceptions like wages and down payments.

All financial institutions currently report to the IRS information related to actual taxable events for customers and members, earned interest and mortgage interest paid.

This proposal would result in financial institutions turning over sensitive account details that do not constitute taxable events to the IRS. This will leave the IRS with immense personal financial data that could be used in a manner that is not detailed in the proposal.

Privacy and data security are paramount issues for all of us

as Americans.

Our organizations are very concerned about the detrimental impact this new requirement will have on consumers and our members. According to a FDIC study, the main reason Americans are unbanked is due to a distrust of financial institutions.

Forcing financial institutions to enforce tax law exacerbates a problem that disproportionately hurts low-income communities. These are communities that our mutual members have spent decades trying to meet their unique financial needs at a fair price.

Just like our customers and members, we are doubtful that data will remain safe and private from hackers while being safeguarded by the IRS. The massive data breach at the federal Office of Personnel Management in 2014 and this year’s IRS leak of federal tax returns of many wealthy Americans underscores our doubt.

The negative impacts of this intrusive policy will also negatively impact those Main Street businesses that are dependent on local financial institutions.

Due to the complex nature of the reporting requirement, community banks and credit unions will be forced to bear a significant increase in the costs for compliance and data security. More importantly, this proposal has already started to undermine our members’ relationships with their customers and members.

Rather than forcibly deputizing the financial services sector as an extension of the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Department should focus on using the data it currently has to locate those who are delinquent on their taxes.

Our organizations remain committed to block this proposal in effort to protect the privacy and security of consumers. We ask you to join us by contacting your member of Congress today.

John E. McWeeney, President & CEO New Jersey Bankers Association Patrick C. Conway, CEO CrossState Credit Union Association

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

Habitat For Humanity Celebrates 300th Home Repair

BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity celebrated their 300th home repair, right here in Brick! Mayor Ducey and Councilwoman Heather deJong visited the work site to meet the homeowners

─Photo courtesy Brick Township and student volunteers from OCVTS. This repair is made possible thanks to the valuable services of Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity and Brick CDBG funding.

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See History Through Elvis’s Eyes

BRICK – Revisit a pivotal time for America and its prized musical icon during “Elvistory - The King Returns to Camelot: 1960-1963,” 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13 at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch.

Award-winning “Elvis-torian” Ruben Castillo’s musical history lesson will relate key world events at the height of the Cold War, showing how they influenced Elvis and his music, and how they shape our lives today.

The program describes the rocker’s evolving music career and Hollywood stardom

in films such as GI Blues, Blue Hawaii and Fun in Acapulco, while the US-USSR ideological clash raged in the world and in outer space.

Castillo, a Grand Champion in the “Reflections of the King” Elvis Tribute contest, musical theater actor, and former teacher, will mix his historical narrative with vocalizations of Presley hits in the King’s unique style.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program.

Annual Toys For Tots Gift Collection

BRICK – The Brick Township PBA Local 230 is holding its annual Toys for Tots gift collection for Brick Township families in need.

The collection, which is part of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, will be distributed to families in Brick Township in need of toys for the holiday season. Anyone interested in donating toys can drop them off at the Brick Township Police Department at 401 Chambers Bridge Road.

The Brick PBA is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, with the exception of stuffed animals, that are appropriate for

children ranging from infants to thirteen years old. Examples are board games, toy cars, athletic balls, bicycles and other items.

They ask the community to please donate and help bring happiness to the youth of Brick Township. The collection of toys deadline will be December 15. Delivery of the toys to the families is tentatively scheduled for December 18. The Brick PBA would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

Questions may be directed to Detective Joseph Riccio at Joseph.Riccio@brickpd. com or message the Brick PBA via their Facebook page.

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Point Pleasant Police Department Participates In “Movember”

POINT PLEASANT – November is known as ‘Men’s Health Awareness Month’, also termed ‘Movember’ by many, as people come together to raise funds and awareness for health conditions affecting men. This is a useful time for us to stop and reflect on our own wellbeing and that of our colleagues.

The Point Pleasant Police Department’s purpose is that they want to humanize the face of law enforcement, and they want this to be a conversation starter out in the community.

Throughout the month of November, they have committed to raise awareness for the critical, life-saving care that Home Base provides to Veterans and their families to heal from the invisible wounds, such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Each officer participating in the “Movember” donated to Home Base.

It’s what no shave November is all about, encouraging men to take control of their health and preventative care.

Homemade Cookie Sale

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will be having a homemade cookie sale December 11 at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick. One pound boxes of holiday cookies will be $10 each, and will contain

an assortment in a holiday themed box.

They can be ordered by calling 732458-6266 by December 1. The cookies must be pre-ordered and picked up at the Homestead December 11 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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BRICK – Join the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Networking Breakfast, Sponsored By: Laura D’urso from Touchstone Crystal by

Swarovski! Make new contacts and grow your business while enjoying a delicious hot breakfast! Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. Register at BrickChamber.com.

Car Seat Safety Check

LAKEWOOD – Car Seat Safety Check is the first Tuesday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fire Station 733 Cedarbridge

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P o l i ce B l o t t e r Brick Police Nab Several Drug Dealers

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Members of the police department’s Special Crime Unit recently charged several individuals for possession of crack and heroin, as well as for shoplifting.

The SCU made multiple arrests during the last two weeks of October, beginning on the evening of October 18 when SCU detectives observed suspicious activity at the Exxon station on Drum Point Road.

They stopped Desiree DeMartino 30, from Point Pleasant, for motor vehicle infractions and the investigation led to charges of possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of heroin, crack, cocaine, methadone, Alprazolam, a hypodermic syringe, and drug paraphernalia.

Those charges were issued on a warrant and DeMartin was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

On October 19, at 7 p.m., detectives said they stopped a vehicle after observing motor vehicle infractions and suspicious activity in the Walgreens parking lot on Route 88. The stop led to the discovery of heroin.

The driver, Anthony Calabrese, 37, Jackson was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, along with motor vehicle summonses. Calabrese’s drug charges were issued on a warrant and he was lodged in Ocean County Jail.

Calabrese’s passengers, Jason Lasry 42, of Metuchen and Ryan Chapman, 40, of Howell,

were charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia. Lasry was released on a summons, and Chapman was charged on a warrant and transported to Ocean County Jail where a prisoner search revealed a quantity of crack on his person.

Police said they observed a drug transaction at 5 p.m. on October 20 and stopped Jamell White 27, of Brick. White was charged with distribution of crack, possession of crack and paraphernalia. White was released on a summons.

On the morning of October 22, at 11:30 a.m., detectives allegedly observed Albert Palmieri III, 36, of Toms River, shoplifting at the Wawa located at 116 Brick Boulevard. The arrest of Palmieri led to further investigation of Palmieri’s cohorts, Hector Hernandez, 33, of Seaside Heights and Melissa Scheller, 38, of Toms River.

Palmieri was charged with distribution of heroin, possession of heroin and paraphernalia, and shoplifting.

Hernandez was charged with distribution of heroin, possession of heroin and paraphernalia.

Their charges were issued on a warrant and both subjects were lodged in Ocean County Jail.

Scheller was charged with possession of heroin and paraphernalia, and released on a summons.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Toms River Man Arrested For Stealing $3,500 Of Cigarettes

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – After stealing $3,500 worth of cigarettes from the Wawa on Brick Blvd., a 62-year-old man has been arrested in his Toms River home, police said.

On October 29, the Wawa Gas Station at 116 Brick Blvd. reported to officers about a shoplifting incident. Surveillance footage revealed an unidentified man leaning over the cashier counter, grabbing a large brown box and exiting the store. The box contained about $3,500 worth of cigarettes.

On November 1, the suspect returned to Wawa and police were able to identify him as Robert Rizzotti, 62, of Toms River.

Although Rizzotti left the Wawa before police could respond, the Brick Township Street Crimes Unit was able to locate him at his home with the help of Toms River patrol units.

Police were able to seize the stolen goods and arrested Rizzotti. He was transported to Brick Township Police Headquarters and released on a summons for shoplifting.

Fall Leaf Collection

BRICK – Brick Township’s annual Fall Collection of bagged leaves begins on October 25.

Collection will be done in accordance with the recycling schedule.

The schedule is as follows: • Recycling day: Tuesday – November 29 • Recycling day: Wednesday – December 6 • Recycling day: Thursday – December 13 • Recycling day: Friday – Collection weeks begin November 15 & December 20 • Recycling day: Monday – Collection weeks begin November 22 & December 27 Please adhere to the following guidelines to help expedite the leaf collection process: • Have your bagged leaves at your curbside by

6 a.m. of the first day of your collection periods.

• Please put only leaves in bags. Do not put branches, twigs or debris in bags.

• No bag may weigh more than 50 lbs.

• Biodegradable paper bags and plastic bags are accepted; plastic bags will be opened, emptied into truck and left at your curb.

• Remove emptied bags from curbside on the day they are collected.

Bags may also be brought to the Brick Township Public Works Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Road, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Leaves are also accepted at the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood Township.

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Around The Jersey Shore “Holiday In The Park” Returns This Season At Six Flags

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Showcasing millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling, new rides, and holiday entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure’s winter festival Holiday in the Park returns this holiday season.

Also returning this year is the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience that debuted last year. Catch Six Flags transform into a winter wonderland from November 13 through January 9. The experience will give guests two ways to experience the joy of the holidays. Coordinated sights, sounds, scents and attractions will give each section a distinct character. The events are included with all active Memberships and Season Passes.

“Holiday in the Park and our Drive-Thru Experience deliver world-class entertainment for all ages and unparalleled thrills that only Six Flags Great Adventure can provide,” Park President John Winkler said. “Both events provide a way for families to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while making lasting memories together.”

For its seventh season, Holiday in the Park will debut these new attractions in 2021: Festive Fireside – Bathed in a warm red, orange and yellow glow, this new section will boast the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster, which opened earlier this season. A “hot,” new character, Chris P. Sizzle, will welcome guests with his spicy wit. The park’s Food Services team will turn up with heat with delicious eats at Jersey Devil BBQ and Jersey Devil S’mores; Light Shows – Every 15 minutes in Merry Market Place, Merry Light Show trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Nearby, kids can ask Santa Claus for holiday wishes, and pose beneath the three-story inflatable Stewie the Snowman. In Wild Lights National Park, the Wilderness Theater stage will sparkle every 30 minutes during Mrs. Claus’ Wild Lights; Winter Wizard – This seasonal sorcerer will join the Royal Court, ready to conjure up frosty charm as he meets guests in Deck the Halls; Decking the Halls with Doc Swan – Master illusionist Doc Swan will bring his signature magic and eye-popping surprises to Deck the Halls as he makes the season merry and bright; Street Entertainment – Elves are on the loose! Elf Patrol will bring fun and games to the streets, while the Ice Pops elf duo will breakdance their way into guests’ hearts; Jersey Devil Coaster & Lil’ Devil Coaster – The theme park recently debuted its fourteenth roller coaster, Lil’ Devil Coaster -- the junior counterpart to the

massive, new Jersey Devil Coaster. Both rides will be available for Holiday in the Park, weather permitting; and Sweet Treats, Proudly Serving Starbucks® – Guests can warm themselves by the fire with a delicious specialty coffee from Sweet Treats, now proudly serving Starbucks.

Returning attractions includes: Frost, an icy cirque spectacular in the Showcase Theatre; Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season, an LED light show on the park’s five-story tree; festive fire pits for toasting s’mores; holiday eats like hot turkey platters, seasonal beers, and spiked eggnog; holiday photo opportunities; the Royal Court including Snow Queen, Peppermint Princess, and more; and Joy to the World, a tranquil pathway of warmly lit trees, luminaries, and stained glass showcasing religious holidays from around the world.

Holiday in the Park will operate on the following dates: November 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 to 28; December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 17 to 19, 23, and December 26 to January 2.

In addition, Holiday in the Park will offer the following special events: Holiday Wine Fest, November 13 and 14 – Guests can enjoy a weekend of coasters, cuisine, and crafters during the second-annual Holiday Wine Fest. During this memorable special event in the Merry Market Place, guests can sample locally produced wines from 12 New Jersey vineyards, scrumptious eats from food trucks and specialty vendors, and get a head start on their holiday shopping with homemade gifts from local artisans. This event has limited capacity and is expected to sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.sixflags. com/greatadventure/events/wine-fest.

Holiday Food Drive, November 20 and 21 – Six Flags will collect non-perishable food items to benefit Fulfill. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Guests who bring at least six items between the hours of 1 and 4 pm will receive a free ticket to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze.

Donations will be collected in the theme park’s outer mall prior to park entry.

Requested items include canned goods, cereal bars, fruit cups, individual servings of mac & cheese, baby food, and juice boxes. All items must have their original seal or wrapper, and not require refrigeration. Learn more about Fulfill at www. fulfillnj.org.

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Continued From Page 1 Shore BlueClaws was Devyn Stilton, 14, a member of the Toms River Futbol Club and a close friend of Goertz’s family. One of Goertz’s daughters, Alexa, is a club member.

“I am sad,” Stilton said as she repeatedly fought through tears. “Their family took me on cruises. They took me on camping trips in their RV, which they are selling. He was sweet. There was always a smile on his face no matter what. Mr. Goertz always saw the positive in things. He was funny. He always had a joke to say about something.”

Club members wore jerseys that sported Goertz’s badge number, 251, on their arms.

“We will miss him so much,” said Stilton, a Toms River High School East freshman.

“I’d go on sleepovers at his house two weeks straight. He was my cornhole partner when we went camping everywhere in New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. His family took me on cruises to Mexico, Honduras and Belize on Carnival Magic.”

Club member Aniya Savoy, a Manchester Township High School sophomore, said she enjoyed the company of the Goertz family.

“They were fun to be around,” she said.

“They were very enjoyable. They had a nice energy. I am just in shock. Nobody expected this.”

Goertz’s sons, Ryan and Joey, are on the Hawks’ boys junior varsity soccer team. A daughter, Nicole, is on the Hawks’ varsity girls soccer team as a freshman. Alexa plays varsity volleyball as a junior for the Hawks.

Nicole, Ryan and Joey are triplets.

Several Manchester athletes wore their jerseys to the funeral and embraced Goertz’s family members in front of his closed casket, covered with an American flag on the concourse behind home plate. Lakewood officers stood guard at the casket.

“When we got the news of Mr. Goertz’s passing, it was very tough for our students,” Manchester head boys varsity soccer coach

The Brick Times, November 13, 2021, Page 15 Troy Madison said. “This is a great family.

Everybody is in shock ... total disbelief. Our girls soccer team played a state tournament match the other day and they had his badge number written on their arms.

“The Goertz kids are great kids. Unfortunately, stuff happens and it doesn’t seem fair to kids like that. You could tell they were obviously well-raised by their parents (among Goertz’s survivors is his widow, Elena). The children are fun to have in class.

They are good students. This is tragic. They will have tough moments and tough times ahead. I hope that with everyone’s support somehow they will get through this.”

Madison said Goertz was a supportive father. Goertz often chronicled his children’s accomplishments on his Facebook page.

“Joe was always at his children’s events,” Madison said. “He was a great father. He always put his family first. Joe and his family were good ambassadors of Manchester Township High School. It’s a shame something like this happened to a guy like that.”

Madison said he enjoyed Goertz’s personality.

“He was very outgoing,” Madison said.

“We shared a couple of laughs. He was well-respected by many. He was a guy who loved life and his family - and you could see the love they had for him. Joe and his wife never missed an event that involved their children.”

Manchester sophomore Max Anderson and Joey Goertz compete together in wrestling.

“His dad always drove me home from practice,” Anderson said. “He was a great guy. Nobody could find anything bad to say about him. He’s one of the nicest guys I ever met. He was a kind man ... always very positive, very outgoing.”

The funeral was colorful. “In Loving Memory of Captain Joe Goertz,” it said on the video board on which Goertz was pictured. A large American flag hung from a Lakewood Fire Department hook and ladder truck in the parking lot. The Lakewood

First Aid Squad attended.

Scenes of Goertz’s life were depicted on the video board beyond the outfield wall and on small screens on the concourse. Somber music was played over the public address system. Eight Howell police officers attended the funeral on motorcycles. Goetz’s casket was behind home plate during the program.

The Rev. Jan Pastuszczak of the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe gave the Invocation on the baseball field. Lakewood Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller said the Opening Prayer. Pastuszczak performed the Blessing of the Body.

Mary Goertz-Mey, a Goertz sister, recited the Scripture Reading. Cori Scotti of the parish sang Psalm 91: Be With Me Lord.

Lakewood police Sergeant Pete LaRosa recited a Scripture Reading. Pastuszczak read the Gospel and delivered the Homily.

Goertz’s children supplied Reflections read

by Alexa Goertz.

“It’s never the right time to say goodbye,” she said. “You always listened. You were never one to boast. You were always there for the ones who loved you most. I will follow your path. I hope you can hear me.

So yes today I am full of sorrow. I love you so much. I miss you every day.”

Scotti followed with a rendition of Ave Maria. Ray and Debra Wysokowski, Goertz’s brother-in-law and sister-in-law, said the Eulogy.

“Joe was most certainly a legend,” she said. “He was one of five siblings. His mom was a homemaker. His dad was a popular school teacher. Joe is in the Lakewood High School Athletics Hall of Fame and was on the Professional Bowlers Tour. Once Joe befriends you, you have a friend for life. He did everything with pride and determination. He was a leader and a natural teacher.

He always referred to his fellow officers as his guys.

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for his family. He loved my sister with all of his heart. Alexa was his first born. Fatherhood was his calling. I felt triplets and their diapers would rattle his demeanor, but Joe just said, ‘Cheese and crackers,’ at things that made other parents rattle. Joe and Ryan watched old war and cowboy movies together. His kids were his pride and joy.

He took fatherhood to a whole new level.

“There were countless trips to Disney. He never complained. He enjoyed every minute with his family. They always planned their next trip together. He was an old soul with a big heart. He was a Hallmark Christmas movie type of guy. Joe, may you rest in peace. We love you.”

Lakewood police followed with a 21 Gun Salute in front of the home team’s dugout.

A Lakewood police officer played “Taps” in front of the home club’s dugout. Lakewood Police Chief Gregory Meyer presented the American flag to Goertz’s widow.

“Amazing Grace,” was performed by Barnegat and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department officers. A New Jersey State Police helicopter buzzed the funeral with a flyover.

Goertz joined the Lakewood Township Police Department in May of 1998. He hoped to again become a professional bowler after his retirement.

“You could never say a bad word about Joe,” said Steve Wexler, who served with him on the Lakewood Police Department.

“This is terrible. He was always smiling, even tempered. He was always willing to help people ... all of that stuff.”

Meyer said he enjoyed serving the community with Goertz, whose latest title was Captain of Administration. Meyer noted that Goertz also enjoyed playing golf and collecting stamps.

“Joe was well-loved by everybody,” Chief Meyer said. “He always had a smile on his face. He was our go-to guy. You gave him a job and he got it done. I bowled with him in a Saturday morning league. I knew him for a lifetime.”

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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 warranty 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 checking 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.

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

Are You Getting A Great Deal, Or A Great Deal Of Junk?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today’s article is about vitamins. I’m a big believer in nutrients, if they appropriately target a health concern, or a metabolic pathway.

If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, how good do you suppose those are after you add in the cost for the label, the bottle and cap, the neck seal, the desiccant and the cause for sourcing each ingredient? Do you assume the manufacturer is doing due diligence and testing the purity of their formula at a reputable FDA-inspected laboratory… and if so, is the price worked into the formula you just bought for less than 10 bucks?

Testing costs in the thousands, and it’s often factored into the formula’s final price. Then there’s freight. There’s so much, so again, let me ask you: If you can get 500 pills for $9.99, do you think they’re any good?

You don’t have to be a mathematical genius, to know there’s virtually pennies left to invest in the actual ingredients if the whole bottle is 10 dollars!

I get especially irked when I see companies preying on people, especially the elderly.

With reduced kidney and liver function after age 70 for example, all those unnecessary ingredients, fillers, lubricants and colorants add to the physical burden.

Let’s take magnesium or vegetable stearate for example. Most vitamins contain this ingredient. A “stearate” is a lubricant added to machinery to make the machines pump out the pills faster, and more efficient, without messing up the gears on the equipment. It is not absolutely necessary and in my humble

opinion, it kind of ‘bubble wraps’ a formula.

Some scientists say it breaks down in your stomach acid, whereas other scientists feel that stearates interfere with prevents proper breakdown and absorption of nutrients.

I don’t think you need a bazillion probiotics in your formula! These little bacteria are pitched to you as “friendly” but how friendly are they if your own body spots them and sees them as a pathogen? Use of a formula that isn’t right for you may cause an autoimmune illness.

I don’t want you to be intimidated by fancy labels, or celebrities pitching you stuff. I want you to think it through, and realize that what I’m saying makes sense. There’s some truth to the adage, “vitamins make expensive urine” but that’s only if you buy cheap stuff that doesn’t even work.

What about bug-derived ingredients? Yes, for sure, some red pills contain carmine, a beautiful and natural red colorant. Carmine comes from crushed up beetle juice basically!

When you see a study that trashes a vitamin or suggests it impacts your lifespan in a negative way, please think. There have been several in the past years. One reason is because the researchers are studying the impact of inactive precursor chemicals, not on real nutrients that your body recognizes.

If they were to test their subjects with bodyready, bio-identical nutrients, the results would likely be more promising! If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you after you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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

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Dear Joel, I’m working on my grandkids Christmas lists and I’m concerned about the stores not having enough items. Any suggestions?

Answer: It is getting harder to find items in stores and online. Why not make this the year you and your grandkids work on a project together? Maybe you could both each grow a fast-growing amaryllis and share pictures with each other. You could also try taking a class together like ceramics or

painting. You could also try scheduling an adventure day together to learn about some local landmarks. You’ll build memories that will last a long time.

Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

Ocean County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine For Ages 5 To 11

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) announced that they will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine for Ocean County residents ages 5 to 11 years old.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children as young as 5 get the shot. The CDC states that kids in this age group will be able to get Pfizer’s low-dose COVID vaccine – which was recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration – as a 2-dose series taken three weeks apart.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was rigorously tested and reviewed, and more than 11 million

adolescents ages 12-17 have already safely received the COVID-19 vaccine,” the OCHD states.

The OCHD said that the vaccination is the best way to protect children ages 5 and older from coronavirus.

According to the OCHD, COVID-19 has become one of the top 10 causes of pediatric death and tens of thousands of children and teens have been hospitalized with COVID-19. Although children are at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, it is still possible.

The OCHD will be finalizing plans to offer the vaccine and will provide more information in the coming days.

Visit ochd.org for local information. For more information regarding vaccination for children and teens, visit: cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html?fbclid.

Santa Returns To The Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – As the holidays are quickly approaching, Santa makes his return to the Ocean County Mall this year bringing all the holiday spirit!

It was recently announced that the Santa will make his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience.

Santa arrives on November 12 and will be available until Christmas Eve. This year, the Simon Santa Photo Experience has listed different options and things you should know before visiting Santa:

• Reservations are encouraged. Make Santa reservations today by visiting: simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/ santa-photo-experience.

• Families may choose to sit with Santa or maintain social distance.

• Santa’s helpers will wear masks throughout the duration of each visit.

Ocean County Mall will also host events with Santa this season including: • Caring Santa – December 5 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

• Pet Photos – November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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

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

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects.

This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body

which was injured Christopher R. Shea Esq. and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process prog resses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment.

In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Six Flags:

Continued From Page 14 December 31 at 9 p.m. in A Main Street Christmas, free with park admission..

The Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience gives guests a unique way to experience the winter festival from the comfort of their cars.

Reservations for this are required, and consumer cars, SUVs and pickup trucks are welcome. Large and commercial vehicles are not permitted, exclusions are available on sixflags.com.

The Drive-Thru Experience will debut new attractions in 2021: New Course – Guests will experience a new driving pattern to weave them

through 10 themed sections, beginning

by Kingda Ka and ending near SUPERMAN™ – Ultimate Flight.

Winter Wizard – The frosty Winter Wizard will join the Drive-Thru Experience.

This seasonal sorcerer, the newest addition to the Royal Court, will greet vehicles as they pass through Gingerbread Junction on the way to Joy to the World.

New Walk-Thru Experience – Guests who wish to extend the fun after their drive through experience can exit their cars to visit Merry Market Place. Dramatic lighting, traditional wreaths and garland, and decorated trees will adorn this section.

Holiday Feastival will serve piping-hot holiday fare. Guests can warm themselves by the fire pits and toast s’mores, shop for

great stocking stuffer gifts, play holiday games, or sample seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits. Every 15 minutes, trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Santa and his elves will be on hand for holiday wishes and photos. Pets will be permitted inside Merry Market Place, except for the Holiday Feastival per state regulations.

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will operate on the following days: November 15 to 19, 22 to 25, and 29 & 30; December 1 to 3, 6 to 10, 13 to 16, 20 to 22, 24 & 25, and January 3 to 9.

For more information about Holiday in the Park and the Drive-Thru Experience, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure. Rides, entertainment, events are weather permitting.

BTHS Marching Dragons Winter Juried Craft Show

BRICK – The Brick Township High School Marching Dragons Winter Juried Craft Show will be held on December 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission; Handmade Only Craft Fair - crafters wanted. If interested, email: bthsmarchingdragonscraftfair@gmail.com.

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Buying A House? - A simple tip that can save you $7,000 in your closing costs. 732-569-4607.

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Waretown, NJ - Looking to purchase 3 Bedroom home in Greenbrier Oceanaire. Would prefer loft unit with privacy. Call or text 973476-1499. Appreciated.

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Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Personals Woman 55+ - Attractive, young at heart, financially independent, honest and trustworthy - interested in meeting a gentleman of color for dating and travel. Monmouth county area. 848-218-2340 (48) Single Senior Male - Seeks a local senior female who likes oldies music, classic cars and vintage movies. Please call 732-269-1206. (48)

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IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n)

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Cabbage Patch Dolls Fisher Price old toys, very good condition. Various pretty holiday decor, beautiful porcelan dolls, lennox, china decor. 609-312-6747.

(47) Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order.

Vacuum sealed. Cary 908-770-8537.

Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Avon Sale - For the hoildays, gift or any time. Make up, eyeliner, eye shadow, perfume, etc. Call for brochure 732-773-5078.

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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 PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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(47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (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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Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) P/T 1st CLASS Conventional Machinist - wanted weekdays for small Lakewood Mfr. Call 732-367-3100 x 107.

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

(47) Custodian - Part Time - Crestwood Village Co-Op 2. Evenings and Saturday mornings. 13 hours per week. Stop at Harmony Hall to complete an application.

(47) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

Bus Drivers Needed - For the Toms River Regional Schools Transportation Department. $20 per hour, please apply on our website at www. trschools.com under substitute/part time employment. $22.50 is the sub rate. $3,000 for someone with CDL with S,P, and airbrakes, and $1,000 for someone without the CDL and endorsements, but who is willing to be trained and get the CDL and endorsements. (46)

Services Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Fully licensed and insured and bonded. We Do It All. No Job Too Small. Give Us A Call. Senior discounts offered.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL book now for our team to hang your exterior holiday lights and exterior decorations!

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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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Services provided include: meal prep, errands/shopping, light housekeeping, transportation appointments. references available, call Josephine 732-664-5491.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks!

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

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Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!

1-866-749-3077 www.dental50plus. com/micro #6258. (t/n) Band Instrument Lessons In your home, with a state certified, vaccinated, techer of music!

Call 732-350-4427. Seniors and beginners welcome!

(47) A+ cleaning service - homes, offices, Air BNB’s, shopping. Thorough, reliable, honest, excellent references. Senior discounts, free estimates.

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Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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Around The Jersey Shore

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─Graphic courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst November’s Noise Level Calendar shows the levels of noise that are expected from training exercises at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Area residents are hearing artillery training noise from as far as Ortley Beach and Joint Base officials have provided a heads up on what days will be the loudest with their online calendar of noise events.

Their noise calendar listed the critical noise days that will be heard during the month and classified how those sounds will be produced. Slight noise includes ground small arms and light crew weapons training which may include small arms fire and rifles.

Moderate noise will be produced with rotary wing aerial gunnery exercises that may include .50 caliber weapons, rockets fire and rotary cannons.

Abundant noise, described as heavy crew weapons training and cratering munitions.

This may include mortar live fire, Howitzer fire and cratering charges.

The noise may not be constant. Clouds can alter the range of sound and noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather.

Abundant noise days are scheduled for November 19 through November 23. The majority of noise days will be moderate and will occur from November 8 to November 18.

Moderate noise will also resume on November 24 through November 30.

For questions or concerns, call the Joint Base at 609-754-4254.

Thanksgiving Day Feast Returns

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving treats at Simon’s Soup Kitchen Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 25.

Dig into a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, all the fixings and of course plenty of pies. This year, the dinner will be served as individual take-out style dinners due to the continuing COVID-19 health crisis. Visitors can pick-up their dinners at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from 2 to 3 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” Sr. Executive Director of Simon’s Soup Kitchen John Salemi said.

The feast this year will be served by a smaller group of volunteers due to social

distancing requirements. Those picking up food are asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing requirements.

“For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Salemi said. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2021 has been so hard on so many.”

The annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from October through April at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

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Doctor Charged With Prescribing Fentanyl For Bribes

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Police said that a urologist with offices throughout the area received bribes and kickbacks in exchange for prescribing fentanyl.

Mukaram Gazi, 51, of Marlboro, was charged with one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks; one count of receiving kickbacks; one count of health care fraud; and one count of conspiring to unlawfully distribute dangerous narcotics.

He owned a urology practice with locations in Freehold, Hamilton, Howell, and Toms River. Gazi solicited and received more than $130,000 in bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics in exchange for prescribing its drug Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Subsys solely for the “management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients who are already receiving and who are tolerant to around the clock therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain.”

Gazi did not treat patients who were suffering from breakthrough cancer pain and was not in the practice of prescribing fentanyl-based pain medications, police said. However, in exchange for bribes and kickbacks from Insys Therapeutics, he began prescribing Subsys to a number of patients for whom Subsys was medically unnecessary.

These bribes and kickbacks were disguised as payments for educational presentations that police said were a sham. Gazi would be paid to educate other doctors about Subsys but these sessions were really more like social events at restaurants, and some of the sign-in sheets were forged.

Gazi allegedly prescribed high-dosage Adderall to a pharmacy owner and the owner’s significant other in exchange for the pharmacy filling the Subsys prescriptions.

Gazi then allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare, New Jersey Medicaid, and other health insurance providers which were not actually eligible for reimbursement because they were not medically necessary. He also conspired with others to distribute these powerful narcotics outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.

A statement from the attorneys representing Gazi was provided to this newspaper: “Dr. Gazi vehemently denies the allegations in the government’s indictment as patently false and without any basis in fact and is confident he will be exonerated,” they said. “Dr. Gazi is a highly respected, well-trained board-certified urologist, as well as a uro-oncology surgeon, who adheres to the highest clinical and ethical standards in the treatment of his patients.

Contrary to the government’s claims, at no time did Dr. Gazi accept bribes from Insys in return for prescribing any medication to his patients; rather, all treatment he rendered and medications he prescribed to his patients were medically necessary and appropriate and based on his independent medical judgment. In indicting Dr. Gazi, the government opted to overzealously prosecute him based merely on his par-

ticipation in an industry-standard speaker program from nearly a decade ago that is permitted under both federal law and state law. In essence, despite the ubiquity of pharmaceutical speaker programs and their recognized propriety under the law, the government is attempting to criminalize a physician’s participation in these legally recognized practices. Dr. Gazi intends to

vigorously defend against the government’s allegations so as to preserve his ability to continue to deliver excellent patient care.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited special agents and investigators of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; special agents of the Department of Health and Human Services – Office of

Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; special agents the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson in Newark; and special agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Thomas Mahoney, with the investigation.

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 Smacked into 7 Window framework 11 Cabernet, e.g.

14 1998 PGA Player of the Year Mark 15 Snowman’s smoke 16 Pitching stat 17 French national observance 19 Objective 20 Davis of “Dr. Dolittle” 21 Pitcher sans arms 22 MLB semifinal 23 Army NCO 25 Harold’s “Ghostbusters” role 27 Humanities degs.

29 Disastrous path 34 PC take-out key 36 McCarthy lawyer Roy 37 Longtime label for Elton 38 Georgia airport code

39 Kind of lamp 41 Sitcom co-star of Betty and Estelle 42 Plan (out), as a route 43 Computer operator 44 Collect copiously 46 Start without hesitation 49 West end?

50 Coarse file 51 Burgundy brainstorm 53 Future junior 55 Bit attachment 58 Surrey town known for salts 62 Moody genre 63 Roughhouse, and a hint to each set of circles 65 “Fill ‘er up” fluid 66 Knock about 67 Rummages (through) 68 Cal.’s northern neighbor 69 New newts 70 Turn down Down

1 “__Cop” 2 Reddit Q&A sessions 3 Handle carelessly, with “with” 4 “La Danse” painter Henri 5 Natives for whom a Great Lake is named 6 NFL’s Cowboys, on scoreboards 7 Gush forth 8 Adjutant 9 Eschew punishment, in an old saw 10 “Listen up!”

11 Integer, e.g.

12 Clapton who sang “Layla” 13 River blockers 18 Jared of “Dallas Buyers Club” 22 “__ any drop to drink”: Coleridge 24 Like fat-repellent cooking paper 26 Fixin’ to 27 Copper or nickel

28 Useful in many ways, as flour 30 Some kind of a nut 31 Collie or cocker spaniel 32 Strand at a ski lodge, say 33 Indian bread 34 Like many cellars 35 Tough guys 40 Floral necklace 45 Lawn warning 47 “Don’t think so” 48 Utensil sticker 52 Ë la King?

53 Utah lily 54 “A Jug of Wine ... “ poet 56 Q.E.D. word 57 Doctrines 59 “Star Trek” helmsman 60 Change for a five 61 Gds. 63 Charlemagne’s domain: Abbr.

64 LAX listing

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

Jumble:

GROWL THIRD FRUGAL FLAVOR - “FRIGHT-FULL”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 13 - nov 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Wishful thinking is only a temporary escape route. Be careful when making an irrevocable decision as something important may be hidden from view.

Delay making promises and crucial purchases until late in the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Get your bearings and check the compass. The sea of romance may look calm on the surface but can have a hidden undertow. As the week begins you could drift along, unaware that the tides are sending you in the wrong direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is no user guide to life. In the upcoming week you may wish that the standard protocols that work so well for your business and financial affairs could be applied to your romantic relationships and daily living.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): After you have initiated the first steps of a project or a relationship in the week ahead you should follow through, most likely you’ll be glad you did. Try to make a positive first impression on new contacts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Wait to express your feelings to your closest people until you’ve done enough processing that you are clear of excess emotion and confusion. In the week to come you might find something worth preserving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): True worth and value is in the eye of the beholder. Something that you consider extremely valuable might not be equally so to someone else. As the week unfolds you and loved ones may focus on things that last and endure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone could

have the solution to a problem, but this will do little good if you ignore or misunderstand their advice. In the week ahead you might be challenged by bills or a heavy debt load, focus on solutions instead of worry.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The path to enlightenment may be revealed. Reflect on cherished memories as well as events that taught you a vivid lesson as the week unfolds.

A backlog of experiences has created the person that you have become.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Outward appearances can be deceiving in the next few days. If you pull away the pretty outer wrappings, you might be disappointed. Focus on harmony with family members who have your best interests at heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your dreams could be worthwhile. You could come up with some imaginative and creative ideas while relaxing or meditating as the week goes by. A friend might be annoying but trigger some useful ideas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you play pinball with your money something may tilt the table. Hard work may be the only worthwhile path to success as the week begins, but you will likely receive the rewards you deserve if you are tenacious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be tempted to make major expenditures on a whim, so wait until you have more time for thought. The solution to an impasse may become clear later this week when you are more attuned to your needs.

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THESE ENERGY BITES ARE DELICIOUS AND EASY TO MAKE

By America’s Test Kitchen

until well combined.

2 . Us e y ou r w et h a n ds t o CRANBERRY - ALMOND NO - BAKE ENERGY BITES roll the mixture into 12 balls (about 1 tablespoon each).

Makes 12 bites Place t he balls on a plate 3 / 4 c u p ( 2 1 / 4 o u n c e s ) and cover with plastic wrap.

3. Refrigerate the balls until old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup peanut, almond, or firm, at least 30 minutes. sunflower butter R eci pe not es: You can add 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1/3 cup dried cranberries or ground flax seed to oat 2 tablespoons honey mixture in Step 1, if desired.

1/8 teaspoon salt Energy bites can be refriger1. Stir all the ingredients in ated in an airtight container a bowl w ith r ubber spatula for up to three days.

(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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