2021-11-20 - The Jackson Times

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Jackson Liberty Marching Band To Perform At Philly Thanksgiving Parade

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─Photo courtesy Jackson Liberty High School The current band is the latest in a long line of award winners.

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Officials: Students Re-engaging With Peers

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Superintendent Nicole Pormilli reported that the district has been focused on getting students engaged with their peers, school activities and academics.

She noted during a recent School Board meeting that, “we want to really make sure we are reconnecting students and getting

Do School Zones Need Be Addressed?

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials stressed they were being proactive in regards to development issues in the community including a growing Orthodox Jewish student population.

Resident Sheldon Hofstein, who often offers comment and makes recommendations to the gover ning body, asked the council about the status of two prior suggestions he made.

While serving as a poll worker on Election Day, Hofstein said he noticed “many young married Orthodox couples and most of these people were in their 20s. Many came with their children; most of whom were under the age of five. There were quite a number of kids.”

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them excited to come to school again.”

A short video presentation was shown early on during that meeting that Pormilli said “will show some wonderful things we have been doing in the last month in regards to reengaging students, celebrating and honoring respect and responsibility and safety and being drug free with

Red Ribbon week.”

Jackson elementary students were featured i n the present ation speaking about the excitement they had in October with lessons about acts of kindness and the visit Jackson Police officers made to speak with students about Halloween safety.

Members of Jackson fire departments also came out last month to

talk to students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade about fire safety.

The video showed clips from those visits by police and fire department members, and the various programs held in the schools.

“Our staff and administrative team are amazing in re-engaging students and finding very creative and fun ways of really

sending a message of respect, staying drug free and taking care of yourself in a healthy way. We lead by example and there is no better example than our staff here in Jackson who are truly invested,” Pormilli added.

Scholarship Info Board Vice President Michael Walsh said a

Council Members Decry Vaccine & Mask Mandates

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the governing body criticized the president and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently in regards to vaccine and mask mandates.

The all-Republican governing body has been very critical of the Democratic governor in the past and during a recent session, Councilmen Steven Chisholm and Nino Borrelli both called out President Joe Biden and Murphy, who was narrowly re-elected on Election Day, regarding COVID-19 vaccination mandates as well as mask requirements for students in schools.

Both issues have been the topic of debate across the country and those subjects have drawn large crowds to Jackson Board of Education meetings in recent months. Both subjects have also been referenced by Mayor Michael Reina and members of the governing

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Band:

Continued From Page 1 band was met by the Jackson Police D e pa r t me nt who e sc or t e d t he m t o f a m i ly a n d f r ie n d s aw a it i n g t h e i r victorious ar rival at the High School.

“I am proud and excited to announce that The Liberty Lion Band has earned the title of 2021 NJ state champions.

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Continued From Page 1 Hofstein said some of the residents stated, “there was approximately 3,000 children under the age of five who will be starting school which creates a huge need for religious schools in Jackson.

I know I brought this up before, but it is important that the council really plan for this. I mentioned establishing school zones.”

“Council President (Andrew) Kern said at previous meetings that because of the lawsuits ( bet ween O r thodox Jewish organizations, developers and residents against Jackson Township) that the council wasn’t getting involved in establishing new zones or changing some of the other zones. Is this a court order that is preventing you or is it your own reason for not doing this?”

Hofstein asked.

The Liberty Band competed and won the Tournament Of Bands State Championships at Cherokee High School in Marlton,” Patti Car roll, president of the Jackson Liber t y Band Parent Association said.

Car roll noted that, “ this win also resulted in the Liber t y Band’s f irst undefeated season ever! Please join me, as we congratulate not only these

amazing, dedicated and talented st udents but also M r. (Scot t) Katona and his staff for all the hours of practices and coaching they provided these st udents which made them t he awa rd-wi n n i ng ba nd they a re.”

“We also want to thank the Board of Education and the administration of the Jackson Liber ty High School for your continued support,” Car roll

added.

Liberty Lion Band members, Jackson Liber ty Band Association members, B o a r d of E d u c a t io n m e m b e r s a n d school d ist r ict of f icials a re u rgi ng parents, students and residents to tune into channel 6ABC on Thanksgiving Day mor ning as they will be performing in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Kern replied, “It is not my own reason nor a court order. It is working together with the community and the litigants to come up with something that works and can be constitutionally sound.”

“We are working on something that we have spent time on. This body up here has spent a tremendous amount of time and has invested many hours in these things. While we are in this litigation we are working through that process to produce the right document,” Kern added.

Hofstein also brought up that during previous meetings there were discussions of hiring an attorney with expertise in religious land use law. “Have you been working on that?” he asked.

Kern said yes but there was no annou ncement to ma ke at t h is poi nt.

“That is something at work.”

“Hopefully, you will find somebody to help you,” Hofstein said.

He also made the suggestion noting f i ve o r d i n a n c e s b e i n g i n t r o d u c e d during the session that, “it would be helpful if at f irst reading just to let the public know why the ordinance is needed and what it contains and why the members are voting in favor of it.”

“It is just an open discussion and most of us see the highlights. It wouldn’t take long to explain to everybody what it is,” Hofstein said.

the best for your kids and grandkids in the public schools. I wish the best to the four residents who won seats on the Board of Education and to those who did not, I hope you will stay involved and engaged in our town and school system,” he added.

Borrelli reminded residents that “there are many township boards and commissions you can serve on and provide your time and talent and skills on. There is a citizens leadership form on our township website if you want to apply for a position on a board or commission in our town. All of us up here got our start in public service by serving on some board or commission.”

Council President Kern also thanked the four residents that won Board of Education seats. “I look forward to working together with them next year. To all those who ran please try and stay active.

Throughout the town there are opportunities for you to come out and volunteer with the town.”

Elected BOE Candidates Congratulated Councilman Nino Borrelli congratulated the four victorious candidates who won school board seats on Election Day in Jackson. The race saw the defeat of three incumbent board members for three-year terms as well as a newcomer to the oneyear-term.

“It is never an easy task to put yourself out there but you did because you want

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Mandate:

“Freedom is not unfortunately what it once was in New Jersey. No government has the right to put something in your body by force or coercion and that is what is happening,” Chisholm said. “Doing so is a gross violation of your freedom and of the American spirit.”

Borrelli said “we are at a crossroads in New Jersey. We need a governor who will be attentive to the needs and concerns of suburban towns like Jackson as opposed to someone who is toxic and indifferent.”

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was no stranger to Jackson residents during this year’s campaign season.

He came out to the Jackson National Night Out event held in August and held a town hall event in October. The former assemblyman visited other areas of Ocean County such as Toms River and Lacey townships and the borough of Lavallette as well as Howell Township in Monmouth County.

Ocean County voters strongly backed the candidate. Murphy who was trailing the

GOP candidate on Election Night pulled into the lead by the next morning and made an acceptance speech later that day having won with a narrow margin.

Murphy underperformed in a number of traditional strong Democrat communities while Ciattarelli’s performance was stronger than expected in several traditional Republican counties such as Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington. The majority of registered voters in New Jersey are Democrats.

Students:

will be selected by mid-March. That is the general guideline.”

Board member Gus Acevedo pointed out that the school district’s campus was connected to two universities/colleges. “Have we contacted them as to availability of scholarships and information that we can provide to our students?”

Walsh said that through school guidance departments “there is plenty of contact between Rutgers, Georgian Court and Ocean County College and there are certain scholarships that are marked for each one of them.”

Solar Panel Project Regarding the district’s Buildings and Grounds group Board member Scott Sergeant said they were moving forward smoothly “thanks to the amazing crew that we have. We are moving forward with the continuation and hopefully completion of the solar panel project that we hope to see soon in our parking lots at some point in time.”

He added, “on behalf of all the high school students and building and grounds group was able to make sure they had an outdoor homecoming. This is a little pivot

to something we don’t normally do but in order to make it happen those crews made sure it did.”

Continued From Page 1 body during council meetings.

The governor was under fire when a staff member was secretly recorded by a conservative political organization, saying that additional mandates would be imposed by the governor after election day. Governor Murphy denounced those statements saying they were untrue a few days afterward and prior to Election Day on November 2.

Continued From Page 1 scholarship committee meeting was scheduled for November 16 to start an ad book.

He said the ad book is something, “that pays for the scholarships that the Jackson Scholarship group gives out. The sponsors who are interested in giving out scholarships must go on the website and put in the information before December 20.”

Walsh said that after that date the students would get the scholarship info and start applying around mid-January. “Scholarships

Bus Driver Shortage Walsh also spoke about budget and finance saying “as far as the timeline we have a meeting scheduled to talk about the (bus) driver shortages and how we can overcome it to get the most students to and from school and for activities and the private school situation coming up next year.”

Sergeant reported there were no contract negotiations at the current time.

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Congressman Smith: Silence Is Not An Option In Fight Against Anti-Semitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As author of the law that created the ‘Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism’ in 2004 and another law enacted earlier this year to elevate the post to the high-level position of ambassador, I am acutely aware of the ongoing threats posed by the recent explosion of anti-Semitism in the U.S. and worldwide.

Today – unparalleled since the dark days of the Second World War – Jewish communities are facing violent attacks against synagogues, schools, cultural sites, cemeteries and individuals.

No one – and nowhere – is immune. The remarkable Jewish community in my district in Lakewood has suffered from multiple manifestations of anti-Semitic hate.

Anti-Semitism in the U.S. – which had already been worsening according to the FBI with more than 60% of anti-religious hate crimes directed against Jews – is now exploding.

I have been fighting anti-Semitism for over 40 years.

In 1982, I traveled to Moscow and Leningrad to meet Jewish human rights activists.

For hours on end, our delegation heard stories of Soviet physical and mental abuse, systematic harassment, gulags and psychiatric prisons, and an array of wanton, brutal acts of anti-Semitism.

In one Moscow apartment, the mother of the great Jewish human rights leader and political prisoner in the Soviet Union, Natan Sharansky, admonished us to do more for her son, because his life was in dire jeopardy. We did.

A few years later, and shortly after Sharansky’s release from the infamous Perm Camp 35 in the Ural Mountains, I visited that gulag – a dreadful place filled with prisoners of conscience.

To the utter dismay of Lt. Col. Osin – Perm Camp’s KGB warden – a colleague and I interviewed and videotaped more than 20 religious prisoners and pushed for their release. In time, they all got out. Then, almost suddenly, the Soviet Union and the communist Warsaw Pact nations collapsed, and hope and expectation soared. A new day dawned – the matriculation of several dictatorships to democracy, respect for human rights, the peace dividend and a better future for Jews.

It didn’t take long, however, to be seriously

disappointed.

In early 1996, I chaired the first Congressional hearing on anti-Semitism – The Rising Tide of Global Anti-Semitism – as it was becoming increasingly clear that the status of Jews in many countries was rapidly deteriorating.

At another hearing I chaired in 2002, Dr. Shimon Samuels of the Wiesenthal Center in Paris said, “The Holocaust for 30 years after the Second World War acted as a protective Teflon against blatant anti-Semitic expression (especially in Europe). That Teflon has eroded, and what was considered distasteful and politically incorrect is becoming simply an opinion.”

He warned ominously “cocktail chatter at fine English dinners can end as Molotov cocktails against synagogues.”

In response to a sudden, dramatic, frightening spike in anti-Semitism in several countries, including the U.S., I proposed the idea of a major conference or conferences on combating anti-Semitism under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

Those efforts led directly to a series of

high-level OSCE conferences on combating anti-Semitism, first in Vienna and then the historic 2004 Berlin Conference and then other venues including Berlin plus 10 – 10 years later.

Since then, the 57 countries of the OSCE – all of Europe, Russia, the caucuses, Canada and the U.S. – have made solemn, tangible commitments to put noble words into concrete action.

If our fight to crush this pernicious form of hatred is to succeed, we need government officials at all levels to denounce, without hesitation or delay, anti-Semitic acts wherever and whenever they occur. No exceptions.

Holocaust Remembrance education must dramatically expand.

And we need to better understand and expose and combat the existential threat to Israel.

People of conscience must stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters against this rising tide of hate.

Our words and deeds must be clear and bold.

Abraham Lincoln once said: “To sin by silence when they should protest, makes cowards of men.”

Silence is not an option. Nor is inaction.

$10 Million In Funding To Restaurants Providing Food For Needy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced an additional $10 million in funding to support the creation of a third phase of the Sustain & Serve NJ Program, bringing the total program funding to nearly $45 million.

Launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) in December 2020, Sustain & Serve NJ has provided eligible entities with grants to support the purchase of meals from New Jersey-based restaurants that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The meals have then been distributed to families in need.

“Sustain & Serve offers a creative approach to supporting both restaurants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as those who struggle with food insecurity,” said Governor Murphy. “This program is truly a win-win, offering aid to restaurants to keep their doors open and retain staff while helping to get much needed meals to individuals and families struggling to put food on the table.”

Through the first two phases of the program, the NJEDA awarded more than $34 million to 31 organizations across the state. Since February 2021, Sustain and Serve grantees have purchased two million meals from more than 400 participating restaurants across nearly 150 municipalities in all 21 counties.

An additional 1.5 million meals are expected to be purchased between now and January 2022 using Phase 2 grants. Phase 3 funding is expected to support the purchase of an additional one million meals, bringing the total number of meals purchased and distributed to 4.5 million.

Phase 3 of Sustain & Serve NJ will make

up to $10 million in American Rescue Plan funding available to organizations in New Jersey. Eligible organizations will receive grants for bulk purchases of meals from New Jersey-based restaurants. The entities will then distribute the meals at no cost.

“Through Sustain & Serve NJ, we are fueling the economic recovery of our vital restaurant industry while helping to alleviate food insecurity within our state’s communities, two top priorities for Governor Murphy as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “The Governor has often called Sustain & Serve a ‘grand slam.’ I wholeheartedly agree. With today’s announcement, we look forward to getting additional funding into the hands of organizations statewide to buy even more meals in the months ahead.”

“Sustain and Serve has become an integral part of our battle against food insecurity and I’m pleased the governor is continuing to support this effort with another $10 million funding boost,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “The partnership between our state, restaurants and soup kitchens like Soup Kitchen 411 is evidence of our ongoing commitment to help put hot meals on the plates of those struggling while supporting small, often family-owned businesses. Places like Tavern on George had to rewrite the rules during the pandemic to keep business going and I’m glad we’ve found a way to support them to mutual benefit.”

Governor Murphy announced the expansion of the program during a visit to Tavern on George in New Brunswick, a participating restaurant working with Soup Kitchen 411.

Soup Kitchen 411 has received grants totaling $4 million through Phases 1 and 2 of the Program.

“Feedback from organizations and restaurant owners participating in Sustain & Serve NJ has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are incredibly grateful for Governor Murphy’s support of a third phase of the program,” said Tara Colton, NJEDA Exec-

utive Vice President for Economic Security.

“The meals provided through Sustain and Serve NJ not only offer basic sustenance for families in need, but provide dignity and are responsive to the needs of New Jersey’s diverse communities. We are thrilled to expand a program that embodies Governor Murphy’s commitment to advancing a stronger and fairer state for all New Jerseyans.”

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Rash Of Car Thefts Occur In Jackson

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The Jackson Township Police Department is reminding residents to lock their cars and remove any valuables from vehicles after several thefts have occurred recently in the town.

On October 20, a resident of Redwood Place reported that her $120,000 2021 Range Rover was stolen from the driveway overnight. She told police that the key fob was left inside the car. Cash, multiple credit cards and other personal items that were left inside were also stolen.

The car is equipped with a tracking device and police were able to track the car in Newark and the Bronx. Newark Police Department and NYPD were notified to help locate the car. At this time there are no further updates.

On October 22, a 2018 Jeep was stolen at the Firestone located on West County Line Road. According to police, the car was being serviced and after a test drive was parked in the parking lot with the key fob left inside the car. The car was parked there for five minutes when an unknown man entered the Jeep and drove away. The car was later recovered the next day in Lakewood by the Lakewood Police.

On October 27, a resident of Picadilly Drive reported a burglary to a 2020 Dodge. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked car overnight and stole the owner’s wallet, which was left in the center console. The wallet contained multiple credit cards which had to be cancelled.

On November 1, a resident of Newbury Court reported that a $50,000 2019 BMW was stolen from the driveway overnight.

According to the owner, they could not recall if the car had been locked and could not locate both key fobs.

Although the car is equipped with GPS, attempts to track it were unsuccessful.

Police were able to track the car’s EZ Pass transponder going through the exit for Newark Airport earlier in the morning.

Investigation revealed that a group of juveniles on a group trip had left Six Flags Great Adventure on foot and stole a different car near the Jackson Premium Outlets.

This car theft was not reported to the Jackson Police Department, police said.

While driving around the area, they

reportedly observed the BMW and found that the key fob was inside it, stealing that vehicle too. The BMW was allegedly then sold to another unknown party for cash, police said. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

On November 4, officers responded to a home on Short Hills Boulevard around 3:37 a.m. regarding a $44,000 2020 Mercedes stolen from a resident’s driveway. A 2018 Volkswagon was found abandoned at the location still running with the doors open. Police discovered that this car had been reported stolen out of Newark. This car was recovered for processing and items stolen in other incidents were recovered from the car and was later turned over to its owner.

Police confirmed that the Mercedes was left unlocked with the key fob inside of it. Police tracked the car heading north on Route 9 and then the Garden State Parkway.

In addition, it was reported that the victim’s car contained several Coach purses, the victim’s passport, driver’s license, social security card, the victim’s children’s social security cards, cash, blank checks, laptop, multiple iPhones, an iPad, the key fob for another vehicle, jewelry, house keys, garage door openers and multiple gift cards.

Days later, the victim reported to Jackson Police that her car had been located and turned over to her by the Newark Police Department, although all of the contents left inside were gone. This investigation is still ongoing.

Also on November 4th, residents of Chelsea Road reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered their 2018 Jeep and 2021 Acura which were parked unlocked in their driveway. The suspect(s) has stolen the victim’s wallets which had been left inside. These items were recovered in the Volkswagon that was left at the Short Hills Blvd. incident.

Police are asking that anyone who may have information about any of these incidents to contact police headquarters at 732-928-1111 or through the department’s StopIt app online. Please contact police headquarters to report any suspicious activity.

Jackson Rotary Trip To Caesar’s Casino

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino for Live from Nashville Merry Country Christmas Show on December 8.

Cost of the trip is $75 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, $25 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver.

Bus leaves promptly from Brookwood

Plaza (corner of County Line and New Prospect Rds.) at 10:15 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 7:05 p.m. All the proceeds from the trip go to support their charities.

You mu st subm it a copy of you r COVID-19 Vaccination Card. Contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732779-8471

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Around The Jersey Shore New Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) has announced that they will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ocean County Health Department WIC facility located at 175 Sunset Avenue in Toms River.

“The Ocean County Health Department has been preparing for this new pediatric clinic as soon as we learned a vaccine for children was close to authorization. All the resources are in place to start administering this important vaccine for the thousands of Ocean County children eligible for this series,” Gerry P. Little, Ocean County Commissioner, and Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said.

“The vaccine for children is another critical piece to getting us one step closer to bringing an end to this pandemic,” Gary Quinn, Ocean County Commissioner Director said. “The Ocean County Health Department has been running safe, convenient, and efficient COVID-19 clinics since the start of the pandemic and seasonal flu clinics for decades. The new pediatric COVID-19 clinic is being held in the WIC facility – which is such a child friendly environment - so parents can be comfortable bringing their young ones in without the stresses that sometimes go along with a medical visit of this type.”

The OCHD states that the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old is a 2-dose series administered three weeks apart and has the same active ingredients as the vaccine given to adults. However, the dosage between the two vaccines is much different and cannot be interchangeable. It is also safe to co-administer the COVID-19 vaccine with the flu vaccine at the same visit.

Other important information for parents to know: • The Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 are 100% free – regardless of insurance or immigration status.

• Children will receive a CDC vaccine

card upon initial vaccination.

• Adverse side effects are rare. Much like the adult vaccine, some children may experience soreness at the injection site, headaches, muscle aches, low-grade fever.

• Pediatric clinic appointments are strongly recommended but walk-ins are accepted.

• A parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is just as safe and effective as the vaccines for adults and can provide as much as 91% protection. While COVID-19 tends to be much milder compared to adults, it can make children very ill and cause them to need hospitalization. In some instances, the complications from COVID-19 can lead to death. Close to 2 million children in the 5-11 age population have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the pandemic started.”

“We want to encourage parents to have their children vaccinated as soon as possible,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer said. “It is especially important with the holidays upon us and children travelling out of state or visiting with friends and family that may not be vaccinated. The vaccine can also help the spread to others.

But most significantly, it can help keep children in school and help them safely participate in sports, play dates, and other group activities.”

The new Pediatric COVID-19 Clinic schedule for November being held at the OCHD WIC facility located at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River: • November 22, 4 to 7 p.m.

• November 29, 4 to 7 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, visit ochd. org. Additional COVID-19 vaccine information for children ages 5 to 11 can be found at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ vaccines/index.html.

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Loved Ones Celebrate The Life Of Capt. Joe Goertz

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - 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, Manchester, Brick 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 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 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.

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Continued From Page 10 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.

“He was the most amazing husband to my sister. There was nothing he would not do 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.

The Jackson Times, November 20, 2021, Page 11 “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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Around The Jersey Shore County Launches Big Tree Registry OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has launched a Big Tree Registry. The Big Tree Registry is a compilation of the largest native and naturalized tree species i n the cou nt y. T hese t rees, nominated by Ocean County residents will have environmental and historical value and should be conserved for future generations.

Ocean County has been part of the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS) who oversees the state Big Tree Conservation Program and keeps a record of the largest trees in the state since the 1930s.

Benefits of big trees include the following: Remove tons of pollution from our air annually; Trees combat climate change by removing CO2; Lower electric costs up to 50% via shading; Prevent water runoff, erosion, and water

pollution; Prevent f looding; Roots filter ground water by absorbing nutrients and toxins; Provide wildlife habitat; Provide wood and high-quality forest products; Big Trees unify communities and organizations; Can increase property values by as much as 15%; Slow water evaporation via shade saving water; Create visually pleasing barriers; Natural sound barriers; Increase traffic to businesses.

There are many benefits of conserving these trees. The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department takes great pride in educating the public on the proper conservation and maintenance of our big trees to help ensure that they will survive for many years to come.

For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org/frmBigTreeRegistry.

Tree Lighting At Town Hall

JACKSON – The Township has announced a tree lighting for December 4 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 95 W. Veterans Highway. There will be refreshments and a

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Around The Jersey Shore Jackson Reminds Residents To Lock Their Car Doors

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Police are urging residents to lock their car doors following a number of car burglaries.

Police are also reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, including key fobs, and lock them when parked. Do not give a thief an easy opportunity to make you a crime victim.

A resident of Rodeo Drive reported that someone entered an unlocked Audi parked at the residence and stole iPods, bottles of cologne and a wallet containing cash, credit cards and identification.

An Olivia Way resident reported that someone entered an unlocked Infiniti parked in the driveway and stole property valued in excess of $600. The property included an iPhone, tote bags, headphone and compact discs.

Another resident of Olivia Way reported that suspects entered a Mercedes and Ford work van which were both parked in the driveway unlocked. An iPhone valued at $700was reported stolen in this incident.

A Rodeo Drive resident reported that their GMC and Cadillac were entered.

Both were parked at the location and both are believed to have been unlocked as no damage was noted. Prescription sunglasses valued at $500 were reported stolen.

Another Olivia Way resident reported that their unlocked Ford model car was parked at the residence. was entered. The glove box was open and someone had gone through the contents of the vehicle but nothing was reported stolen.

A resident of Carlson Court reported that someone entered a Honda parked at the residence and stole property valued in excess of $500. The stolen property included a headset, purse and prescription sunglasses.

A resident of Larisa Lane reported suspects stole a small mattress and 12-foot extension ladder valued at $400 from his parked vehicle.

A Jenny Lane resident reported entry to an unlocked Lexus which had been parked in the driveway and stole a purse, the vehicle’s key fob which had been left inside the vehicle, cash and a debit card. The debit card was later used by a suspect at a store in Neptune to purchase various gift cards.

Residents of Symphony Court reported suspects entered two BMWs which were parked unlocked in the driveway and stole property valued in excess of $600. The property included air pods and Prada sunglasses.

A resident of Jenny Lane reported suspects entered a Toyota parked at the residence and rummaged through the vehicle. It did not appear that anything had been stolen.

Those responsible were shown to be males wearing black and gray hooded sweatshirts with masks over their faces based on security system images. No other identifying characteristics were noted.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact headquarters at 732-928-1111 and also to report suspicious activity.

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Officials: Senior Communities Should Govern Selves, Not Trenton

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy vetoed the common interest community bill, S-2261, which some say would have led the way to removing age restrictions from senior communities.

The language in the bill is fairly neutral, and does not mention age discrimination at all. However, it’s the direction it came from

that has officials concerned.

The bill passed both houses before it was struck down by an Absolute Veto on November 8. It’s called the “New Jersey Common Interest Ownership Act.” It was sponsored by Sen. Troy Singleton (D-7) and Assemblyman Herb Conaway Jr. (D-7).

The bill sets forth definitions and very basic regulations pertaining to common

interest communities. It details, for example, how to create one. The term “common interest communities” is used because it doesn’t pertain to just senior developments.

According to a spokesman in Sen. Singleton’s office, “this bill would in no way have stopped age restricted communities from operating.”

The need for this bill comes from stake-

holders in the common interest industry, he said. It’s been pushed for many years but never became law.

In vetoing the bill, the governor wrote “Rather than streamlining and simplifying New Jersey’s statutes in this area, enacting Senate Bill No. 2261(First Reprint) would add yet another incomplete source of law to the body of law applicable to common interest communities. Moreover, I am advised by the Chief of the Bureau of Homeowner Protection in the Department of Community Affairs that the current system, while imperfect, is at least familiar to practitioners who have come to rely on the various statutes in the decades they have been in place. Against that background, I am concerned that the bill would create confusion for community associations, their residents, developers, and their attorneys, who would be required to consult yet another set of rules and guidelines and determine whether new and old provisions conflict.”

Local officials were worried about where it would go after the precedent started.

“While the provisions of S-2261 are innocuous and would not have any far-reaching impact, our Delegation has justifiable reasons to see it as the first in a possible package of bills that could have far broader implications for the age-restricted communities,” said a message from Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (all R-9th).

S-2261 was introduced as a result of the New Jersey Law Review Commission’s Final Report Relating to Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act issued on October 21, 2016.

“Our Delegation has the distinct privilege of representing thousands of residents living in age-restricted communities who adamantly oppose any legislative attempt to permit Trenton to interfere with the operations of their communities, including how their home owner associations (HOAs) conduct business,” they said. “For years we have consistently communicated, in no uncertain terms, to our colleagues in Trenton that the residents of age-restricted communities in our District do not want or need Trenton oversight.

“These residents value their communities’ autonomy, including the ability to enforce (Senior - See Page 21)

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

Eye Drops And Natural Treatments For Blurry Vision

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As we get older, most people experience blurry vision, and sometimes other eye problems. With blurry vision, it’s hard to see things clearly up close.

What happens is the lens in your eyes are no longer bendy, so they don’t quickly change shape anymore meaning you can’t focus on close-up pictures or words. Things go out of a focus now, whereas in the past, you could probably focus very efficiently, and very quickly. The medical term for this is presbyopia.

The situation is common affecting millions of adults who are over the age of 40. With the advent of digital screens and smartphones, there is an exploding number of cases with teenagers experiencing blurry vision.

Do you have a tendency to hold your book or other reading material a little farther away than normal? Doing this makes the letters come into focus for you, right? If so, you could have presbyopia. Other signs and symptoms include headaches, eye pain and tired eyes.

There is much you can do, but before trying my suggestions, please consult with your local eye doctor about what’s right for you.

Here are natural treatments and options for your consideration: Glasses. One very quick and affordable option is to buy reading or “cheater” glasses and see if they help. They’re sold in pharmacies and department stores and online. They come in various strengths, for example 1.5X or 2X, and so forth.

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There is a new medication. In October 2021, the FDA approved a new eye drop called Vuity® made by the company called AbbVie. It works in 15 minutes to help you focus. The benefits last about 6 hours. It improves near vision, without impacting distance vision and is most helpful for mild-moderate cases. You would apply 1 drop daily into each eye. The most common side effects include mild headache and temporary eye redness/irritation.

The chemical ingredient is called pilocarpine. The value of pilocarpine for eye health has been well-established for decades, and doctors have prescribed this medication for a long time! Vuity® is a new and improved version of other, older eye drops.

Ophthalmic pilocarpine is prescribed to treat glaucoma and works by draining fluid from the eye, and relieving the pressure. It has to be an ongoing drug, meaning if you stop taking it, your visual acuity reverts. In other words, it isn’t a cure, it doesn’t reverse presbyopia, it’s just a treatment for a few hours.

You can also learn more about presbyopia from your doctor, or by visiting the website for the American Optometric Association. I can offer you a free ebook as well, with delicious recipes that improve recipes. Download it at store.suzycohen.com/recipes-vision.

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Continued From Page 14 age-restriction residency requirements and rightfully believe that Trenton has more important issues to focus on, such as reducing taxes and limiting the scope of government,” they said. “Again, while the provisions of S-2261 are innocuous, we applaud the fact that the bill was vetoed, as its enactment could likely have signaled the advancement of additional bills that residents of age-restricted communities we represent would have found far more objectionable.”

Berkeley’s governing body passed a res-

olution against this bill, citing “a review of this bill raises concerns, as it can lead to State interference…when perceived gaps in bylaws arise.”

The mayor and council said the bill could be far-reaching. They said leaders of homeowners associations are able to govern themselves because they know what their individual needs are better than a state one-size-fits-all mentality.

“If we lose the integrity of 55 and over, it’s going to cause all kinds of problems in our community,” Mayor Carmen Amato said at a recent Township Council meeting.

Former Berkeley Councilwoman Judith

Noonan had fought versions of this bill for years and was pleased to hear that it was vetoed.

“I thank all the people involved in the coalition (of senior communities). We couldn’t have done it without the seniors in Berkeley,” she said, adding that this is proof of what happens when people work together on a common goal.

Berkeley has a lot of senior communities, as does Manchester and Toms River.

Maurice “Mo” Hill said that people move to these 55 and over, or 65 and over communities for the peace and quiet. He said although technically it could be considered discrimination,

“You can be any ethnicity or religion and move in, but you have to be the right age.”

Opening senior communities to people of any age would be opening a can of worms, he said. You couldn’t bring that peace and quiet back.

The reason that this bill’s language was so generic was to prevent the pushback that the last bill had, Singleton’s spokesman said. A few years ago, a similar bill with more power passed both houses before being vetoed.

There were so many phone calls and letters against the 2019 version of the bill that this time they scaled it back to prevent the same (Senior - See Page 23)

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Continued From Page 21 kind of groundswell of resistance.

“This was a way to start simpler,” he said.

In 2019, there was a bill, S-2425, that was crafted to create a set of definitions so that all community housing would conform to an overall set of regulations. It wasn’t just about senior communities, but all communities.

Connors had attended a packed house of hundreds of people at the Holiday City South clubhouse to talk about fighting it. Even back then, that bill was fairly harmless. It did not open senior communities to underaged people. He did feel, though, that it could pave the way for that in the future.

One piece of language was in the 2019 bill about outlawing discrimination. Seniors feared that it would remove their ability to keep their age restrictions.

The State Law Against Discrimination has been in effect since 1977, and was modified in 2003 to exclude senior communities.

The federal Housing For Older Persons Act, signed into law in 1995, allows senior communities to be one of the few - if perhaps only - situations where people can choose who can live in a neighborhood. There are caveats, though. At least 80 percent of the homes must have one or more person of 55 years of age or older. The management must do everything they can to maintain this percentage.

Seniors are worried that the state would allow people younger than 55 in their communities.

If less than 80 percent of homes have a senior in them, then the community might lose its

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So, for example, if enough renters and house flippers start encroaching on the community, it will eventually be less than 80 percent seniors.

The Housing For Older Persons Act is a federal law, and generally speaking, federal laws would be more powerful than state ones.

At the town hall in 2019, Connors warned that attorneys could still challenge it and find legal ground to circumvent the federal law.

Singleton’s office said in 2019 that the bill was harmless and that the concerns about removing the age requirement was false.

He said that the legislation was based on recommendations from a New Jersey Law Review Commission report. He noted that an estimated one in seven residences in the state are in common interest communities and would be affected. On a broader scope, the bill cleans up a lot of the current laws governing these homes.

“These proposed changes have been recommended for nearly twenty years,” Singleton said in 2019. “The first approved report from the NJ Law Review Commission recommending the NJ Common Interest Ownership Act was in 2000. It was considered by the Legislature and not enacted. Again in 2007 the Commission returned to the issue to address the most pressing problems and again, no legislative action. The most recent report from the Commission is from 2016” and served as the basis for the 2019 bill.

Ultimately, Singleton had the “discrimination” part of the 2019 bill removed. Regardless, that bill got vetoed as well.

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Around The Jersey Shore “Home For The Holidays” A Family Celebration At The Ocean County Artists’ Guild

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Come to the O c e a n C ou nt y A r t i s t s’ G u i ld f r e e a d m i s sion org a n i z at ion & e njoy a holiday event for the whole family on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ocean Count y A r tists’ Guild will celebrate family with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus for traditional photos and a host of fun activities for children and holiday shoppers. Holiday crafters will be selling beautifully painted ornaments, wreaths, garlands, holiday decorations, handmade holiday soaps, jewelry, and a host of great holiday gifts.

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“We are so grateful to Edele and the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation for their generous contribution to our Emergency Department renovations,” said Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center.

“This gift will help ensure that our community has increased access to care when they need it most and will play a vital role in bettering the health and well-being of Ocean County residents.”

“The Emergency Department benefits the entire community and is like the doorway to the hospital in many respects,” Ms. Hovnanian said. “We proudly support CMC’s Emergency Department putting its best foot forward. I’ve been very positively impressed with CMC’s vision and have absolute faith that the hospital is laying the foundation for what central New Jersey needs in terms of acute care.”

Ms. Hovnanian serves as President of Hovsons Inc., the company her father, Hirair, founded, and heads the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation. She and her four siblings learned at an early age from her father and her mother,

─Photo courtesy RWJBarnabas Health Anna, how to think strategically about finances as well as leverage personal success to develop and support charitable causes and the local community.

“When my dad came to the United States from Armenia in 1951 to pursue higher education, he settled in the Toms River area after graduating from Villanova University,” said Ms. Hovnanian. “Central New Jersey is where our family has been since that day. CMC is the hospital many people use, and it’s an obvious place for us to give back to the community.”

Following her father’s example, Ms. Hovnanian doesn’t treat philanthropy differently from business. She evaluates the overall impact of a donation on the community using the business acumen she learned from working alongside her father to discern where philanthropy will have the biggest impact.

Supporting CMC’s state-of-the-art Emergency Department renovations met all the criteria. When completed, the $37 million upgrade—already partially finished—will transform the department. The renovated ED will include features such as air filtration and individual rooms with glass walls to prevent germs from spreading, efficient patient flow design, and at-hand access to tests such as CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds.

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

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

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

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

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

Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never been able to find a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause.

“My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatr ists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly interventional,” said Dr. Jani.

He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend physical therapy if that’s what the patient prefers.

After all, he has the tools and knowledge, but you also

ple examples of his “home r u n s”. Fo r i n s t a n c e, o n e woman came in complaining of chronic pelvic pain. She’d had ten surgeries and was on a ton of medicine at this point, and yet her pain was making her life miserable. With just a few injections, her pain is effectively gone and she no longer has to take any pills. Now her kids see her and know your body and how say, “You’re back to being you feel. When the two of yourself. You’re Mom again.” you collaborate, you’ll see As an inter ventional pain inspiring results. Dr. Jani had management doctor, “I don’t no problem giving me a cou- know what was causing her

pain, but I knew what she management doctor, having was feeling and that’s what I to go in every month to get targeted,” said Dr. Jani.

Percocet that she didn’t even Another patient came to want to take and wasn’t even him one time with fibromy- that helpful.” With her newalgia, with pain primarily in found happiness and relief, the back and neck. He first she was able to go on her put her on non-opioid med- first vacation in years! ication, which solved some You deserve to be pain-free of her problems but not all too. Give Garden State Medof them. Injections did the ical Center a call today at trick for her neck. For her 1-888-376-2661 to schedule lower back, he used a spinal an appointment with Dr. Jani cord stimulator, which is like or any of their other superb a pacemaker for the spine. pain management specialWith that combination, she’s ists. Feel free to visit gsmedfeeling fantastic and rarely icalcenter.org for a full listing even has to come in for a of their convenient locations visit. “Previously she was and to get more information going in to see another pain on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 20 - NOV 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is no reason to continue engaging in an argument if someone is committed to misunderstanding the situation. Your honesty can be a catalyst to bring people together. Use your influence wisely for everyone’s best benefit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hugs can produce harmony. A romantic nature may easily be expressed within your well feathered nest in the week ahead. Bonds of affection can be strengthened when you show you trust people with your secrets.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Follow the straightest and narrowest path in the week to come. Attention to accuracy and following the rules can prevent criticism. Put your own affairs in good order and stay out of other people’s business.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your connections to your advantage. Gain attention by voicing inspiring ideas and someone might be persuaded that you are the best person for the job. You can solve puzzling problems in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may choose to agree with those who seem difficult merely to keep the peace. Tap into your reservoir of kindness and charity to find the right words to placate those who might try your patience in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep the inspiration flowing. Loved ones may need some direction to avoid overthinking something.

Offer interesting distractions and share your enthusiasms to maintain an air of optimism in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may undertake every project with passion and painstaking attention to detail as the week unfolds. When you offer suggestions in the spirit of teamwork rather than perfectionism, they are more likely to be well received.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pin the tail on the donkey without poking innocent bystanders. It is possible to make a point despite opposition in the week ahead. You might seem careless and carefree but remain accurate about important details.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Price is merely part of the problem. You may need to decide whether a low price is the sign of a bargain or a scam as the week goes by. Something new that attracts your attention could be overpriced or of doubtful value.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Power up by being positive. Expressing negatives might attract the very thing you do not want in the coming week. Make it a point to concentrate on what you do want because it will be all your subconscious hears.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Just because the odds seem formidable doesn’t mean you should quit. You may have just the qualifications or tools needed to save the day. Do not back down from a formidable contest in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Moderation versus extremes is the question. You have plenty of energy to get your goals accomplished in the week ahead but perhaps you should be more discreet about business and financial decisions.

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PUMPKIN PIE IS A THANKSGIVING STAPLE

By America’s Test Kitchen

EASY NO - BAKE PUMPKIN PIE Ser ves 10

1 single-crust pie-dough (homemade or store-bought) 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree, opened 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Vegetable oil spray 1 . I n a m edi u m mi cr ow av e -s af e bow l , w h i sk cr ea m a n d gel at i n u n t i l al l t h e gelatin looks wet (mixture will be slightly

lumpy). Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.

2. Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth and syrupy. Set aside.

3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk p u m p k i n , s u g a r, m a p l e s y r u p, s a l t , cinnamon, nut meg and ginger unt il combined. Heat the pumpk in mixt ure in the microwave until steaming, about 2 minutes.

4. Add the gelatin mixture to the pumpk in mix t ur e and car ef ul ly whisk unt il w el l combined. Use a r ubber spat ul a to scrape the filling into the pre-baked, cooled pie crust. Gently shake the pie so the filling spreads evenly to the edges.

Let the pie cool for 10 minutes.

5. Lightly spray a sheet of plastic wrap w ith v egetable oil spray. Gently press t h e g r ea s e d p l a st i c o n t o t h e f i l l i n g .

Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or up to two days. Slice pie into wedges and ser ve.

(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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