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–Photos By Bob Vosseller A crowd of people watching the Veterans Day ceremony. Seaside American Legion Post Commander Bill Kevish of Seaside Heights, left, and Seaside Park resident Emil Stefanacci who once again portrayed Uncle Sam have a chat before the Post’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Members of the Seaside American Legion Post #351 have held a Veterans Day service for decades now but this year, they aimed their message of remembering veterans to those who may be serving tomorrow.

Students of the Hugh J. Boyd Elementar y School had a short walk

over to the Post to attend the ceremony held outside the monuments.

Post Commander Bill Kevish, who served in the U.S. Navy was par ticularly excited about this year’s ceremony because it met the Legion’s mission to not only remember veterans but instill the importance of their service to future veterans and the new generation.

“I did not think we’d have this many people coming out today to our celebration here,” Kev ish said. Hug h J. Boyd Elementar y School teachers Nick Wa lt e r s , wh o a l s o serves as commander of the Post’s Sons of

The American Legion unit, and Marsha Dionisio, brought about two dozen students to observe the service.

Student Cinsear Brown came to the podium after Post member Ian Worrell asked the students (Veterans - See Page 7)

This Month In History: The Governor Versus The King

By J. Mark Mutter In a prior column of This Month in History, it was noted how unique Toms River is in the long history of New Jersey.

In the colonial-era - before independence was declared - many new municipalities were created in New Jersey as the royal province’s population increased.

Our town was established in 1767 - but unlike other New Jersey towns - it was the only new town created all by itself by the popularly elected General Assembly.

All other towns prior to 1776 were created either by a decree of the king or queen, by a county court order, or also by an assembly act - but those other assembly enactments all included multiple new

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How and why did this historic oddity happen? It’s an interesting story that weaves together our Toms River story with the larger New Jersey story, and the even larger American story.

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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 stakeholders 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 (Senior - See Page 5)

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History:

Continued From Page 1 The World Stage In The 1700s History tells us that large events - far beyond our comparatively small little hamlet here - led to the creation of our town.

By the mid-Eighteenth Century, the British had established a world empire - but it was overextended. The French and Indian War, or Seven Years’ War, saw the defeat of the French in 1763. It was a conflict fought out on three continents. France ceded away its possessions on the frontier - west of the Appalachians - from Alabama to Quebec.

Britain now controlled almost all of North America - further expanding its empire - but it was costly. The war left the mother country in debt and left thousands of soldiers in America as occupiers and defenders of this new territory.

Somebody had to pay for all of this. But who? The colonies in America! - so decided Parliament. It enacted new internal controls and new taxes for their far away subjects.

Or, better said: it tried to.

During this time, New Jersey was one of Britain’s thirteen colonies - a royal “province” jointly governed by a governor appointed by the king or queen, but with a general assembly elected by male, landowning inhabitants of the province. Like other colonies, this bi-furcated system of governing led to conflict.

Years before the American Revolution, New Jersey had a long tradition of conflict between those elected and those appointed to run the province. The assembly regular-

ly asserted its “rights” against that of the governor. As far back as 1739, Governor Lewis Morris (Morris County is named in his honor) complained that the assembly somehow thought itself “to have as much power as a British house of commons, and more.”

Into this long history stepped one William Franklin - Benjamin’s son - appointed by King George III as the governor in 1763 (and who would be the province’s last royally appointed governor).

By all accounts, Franklin was easy going, agreeable, politically shrewd, and capable.

Like other governors appointed by the Crown, he was there to keep the peace and provide an example of the virtues of royal government.

Writing to the Lords of Trade in London soon after his appointment, Franklin said: “All is Peace and Quietness, and likely to remain so.” History would prove otherwise.

After the French and Indian War ended in 1763, Parliament decided it was time for the colonists to help pay for the war’s costs. In 1765, it enacted both the “Stamp Act” which imposed a tax on many legal documents and other papers used in the colonies and the “Mutiny Act” which required the colonists to provide food, drink, quartering, and other assistance for British forces.

Governor Franklin first learned of the new measures in 1764 when they were first being discussed in London. The Stamp Act was to take effect on November 1, 1765. By the spring of that year, word had spread that imperial stamp tax collectors had been

chosen for each colony.

1765: From Celebration To Crisis At first, Franklin was not concerned. In June of 1765, he hosted a celebration honoring the King’s birthday. Full length portraits of King George III, and his wife, Queen Charlotte, were unveiled in the governor’s mansion.

But through the summer of 1765 - two years from our town’s creation - colonial tempers simmered. The harmony that William Franklin so craved was unravelling. In short order, in the second half of 1765, great conflict arose: In August, in Boston, the home of Massachusetts’ stamp tax collector was ransacked.

Also that month, the New York Gazette reported that New Jersey’s stamp tax collector was refused application to “hire a house” (i.e.: rent it) unless he could personally guarantee that it would not be “pulled down or damaged.”

In September, the New Jersey collector resigned and moved to Philadelphia. An angry Franklin wrote that he must have “taken Fright at the outrageous Proceedings which have happened in other Colonies.”

Also that month, a group of New Jersey lawyers met in Perth Amboy to discuss the new law. They agreed to boycott the stamps. An inter-colonial congress - the “Stamp Act Congress” - was planned to be held in October in New York to discuss the law, but New Jersey’s assembly decided not to send representatives to it. On September 13, 1765, Richard Stockton (who would later sign the Declaration of Independence in

1776) urged the assembly to reconsider this decision. Representatives from East Jersey complained that the assembly chose not to send any representatives to the congress.

In October, the New York congress met for three weeks. Representatives from New Jersey attended - but they were not officially authorized to be there by the assembly. The congress professed allegiance to the king, but complained about “no taxation without representation” and the “several late Acts of Parliament.” This was the first time that American colonists had acted in concert.

With unrest in East Jersey continuing, the governor summoned the assembly to meet.

The assembly wanted to pass a formal resolution opposing the Stamp Act. Franklin opposed such a measure and considered “dissolving the House.” He resisted such an action as it would throw the province “into the utmost Confusion.” Not knowing what to do, Franklin left it open to the assembly and said that he would agree to anything “for the Advantage of the Province.” Franklin helplessly sat back as the assembly then unanimously approved of the Perth Amboy congress. In all, it passed eleven resolutions including appropriating money to solicit for the repeal of the Stamp Act which it flatly declared to be “unconstitutional.”

In November, Franklin now said “Infection has spread” and asked the assembly “to preserve the Peace and good Order of the Province.” This was a far cry from what he had said two months earlier boasting of the “quiet disposition” of the province. November 1, 1765 was the date (History - See Page 20)

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Senior:

Continued From Page 1 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 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,

The Toms River Times, November 20, 2021, Page 5 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 resolution 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 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

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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 protected status.

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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Veterans:

Continued From Page 1 assembled, if any of them would like to come forward and provide a definition of what a veteran is.

Cinsear said, “a veteran is someone who served in a war and saved our country.”

“That is a pretty good description,” Worrell said.

“You know what else a veteran is? A veteran is someone who loves their country. We are able to do a lot of things in America that other people can’t do.”

World War II Navy veteran Frank Parese, a long-time member of the Post, offered up his definition: “Veterans are men and women who have served our country in the armed forces.

There are about 23 million veterans today. If you have a veteran in your family, ask them to tell you their story. They have many stories to tell. We do not want those stories not told. They must not be forgotten.”

“We are here today to say thank you and it is an honor to know you. If you are ever in a place where you see a veteran or an active-duty member of the armed forces, please take a moment to say thank you. We owe them for our way of life and a moment of your time is always well spent,” Kevish said.

Two students were chosen to present wreaths during the ceremony on stands next to the memorial monuments. “Those wreaths will be on display for the rest of the week,” the commander added.

Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz, who served with the U.S. Army National Guard and who is also a member of the Post spoke about the importance of young people learning American and world

The Toms River Times, November 20, 2021, Page 7 history as well as geography.

“I look back at history and I look at those veterans that are here today. Each one of us served in different capacities. Each one of us took part in basic training and those 16 weeks is a learning curve and life experience. We learned how to respect one another and our patriotism.

We learned about command but most of all we learned about the United States of America, the greatest country in the world,” the mayor said. “(History) taught us about getting along in our own country, even though at times there are conflicts in getting along with other nations.

Then we had geography with globes and maps which today are kind of obsolete with our technology,” he said.

Mayor Vaz recalled that when he was a kid, he didn’t know where countries were that impacted our own nation. But in school we learn about them and their cultures, and how to help other nations.

“I can say from my heart that someone from Seaside Heights Hugh J. Boyd School someday, will be in the military. That person, might be you, will be called a veteran,” the mayor concluded.

A familiar face dressed in red, white and blue was Seaside Park resident Emil Stefanacci who portrays Uncle Sam at area Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day observances.

Stefanacci handed out flags to the many attendees that came out including the students from the nearby school.

Post member Paul Lerin is another fixture at the Post’s services and sang the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Borough students also made post cards and posters about veterans and America that Kevish said, “were really touching” and would be on display inside the Post’s headquarters.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bills Will Limit Drug Costs For Seniors, Create Jobs And More From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and voted to advance for later passage the Build Back Better Act in order to transform America’s economy

and create millions of new good-paying jobs. “(These) votes are a culmination of years of work to pass meaningful, job creating, economy boosting, transformational legislation that will help every American,” said Congressman Kim. “By advancing these two bills, we’re getting Americans back to work, lowering the costs of prescription drugs, and investing in our infrastructure, but ultimately, we are investing in working families. I am proud to be sending the

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the President’s desk, and I look forward to passing the Build Back Better Act as soon as possible.”

The Build Back Better Act will deliver once-in-a-generation initiatives to create millions of good-paying jobs, dramatically decrease healthcare costs, including prescription drugs, and make the largest investments to combat the climate crisis in history by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in clean energy.

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scription drug costs for seniors by, for the fi rst time ever, creating a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket maximum for Americans on Medicare.

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This legislation includes Congressman Kim’s Resilient Highways Act, which will help communities strengthen their local infrastructure against the increased risks of extreme storms and flooding.

$10 Million In Funding To Restaurants Providing Food For Needy From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy 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 fi rst 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 Executive 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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POLICE BLOTTER Three Plead Guilty To $50 Million Health Care Scheme

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS R I V ER – Th ree men have confessed their roles in $50,000,000 fraudulent health care benefit programs and kickback schemes, U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said.

Nicholas Defonte, 73, and Christopher Cirri, 63, both of Toms River, and Pat Truglia, 53, of Parkland, Florida, each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

According to documents and statements made in court, all three played a role in running fraudulent health care benefit programs by offering, paying, soliciti ng, and receivi ng k ickbacks and bribes in exchange for completed doctors’ orders for durable medical equ ipment, na mely or t hot ic br aces (DME orders): “Tr uglia and his conspirators had f inancial interests in multiple DME companies. The DME companies paid kickbacks to suppliers of DME orders, including Cirri, Defonte, and Truglia, which the DME companies subsequently fraudulently billed to Medicare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and other health care benefit programs. Truglia and his conspirators concealed their ownership of the DME companies by using straw owners who were falsely reported to Medicare as the owners of the companies.

“Truglia, Cirri, Defonte, and their conspirators owned and operated multiple call centers through which they obtained DME orders for beneficiaries of Medicare and other federal health care programs. The call centers paid illegal kickbacks and bribes to telemedicine companies to obtain DME orders for these beneficiaries. The telemedicine companies then paid physicians to write medically unnecessar y DME orders.

The DME orders were provided to DME supply companies owned by Truglia and

others in exchange for bribes. The DME supply companies in turn provided the braces to beneficiaries and fraudulently billed the health care programs.

“Cirri, Defonte, and their conspirators had business relationships with call centers through which they obtained prescr iptions for compounded medications and other medical products reimbursable by federal and private health care benefit programs. Cirri and Defonte provided these prescriptions for compounded medical prescriptions and other medical products in exchange for kickbacks and bribes from companies that fraudulently billed them to health care programs.”

As a result, all three caused losses to Medicare, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA totaling to about $50,000,000, officials said.

On the charge of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, each have a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross profit or loss caused by the offense, whichever is greatest. Sentencing for all three defendants is scheduled for March 22.

Acting U.S. Attorney Honig credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; the D e p a r t me nt of He a lt h a nd Hu m a n Services-Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Patrick J. Hegarty; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Christopher F. Algieri, with the investigation leading to the guilty pleas.

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – High School North senior, Ishan D. Shah, was recognized at the October 20 Board of Education meeting for being named a semifinalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program. Jena D. Bhandari, also a High School North senior, earned the honor, but was unable to attend the meeting. Ishan is pictured with HSN Principal Ed Keller.

Winter Wonderland Weekend At Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER – Join for a Winter Wonderland Weekend! The courtyard at Town hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland.

The Downtown Tree Lighting will be on December 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. (live entertainment & Santa arrives on the fire truck to light the tree. Photos with Santa will follow. Hot chocolate & cookies for sale to benefit Volunteer Toms River

Fire Co. #1.)

The Winter Village will be on December 4 & 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. (vendors, kids, activities, holiday music & more) The Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt will be held from December 4 through 20. (Hunt throughout the downtown businesses to find the hidden candy canes.)

Visit downtowntomsriver.com for more details.

OCHS’s Victorian Era Holiday Celebration

TOMS RIVER – On November 27, the Ocean County Historical Society, located at 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, will be hosting a Victorian Era holiday celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bring your camera to have pictures taken with a Victorian style Santa. Take

a tour of our holiday decorated Elizabeth Sculthorp Force Victorian Era house and museum and enjoy a large model train show.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. Refreshments will be available. Call 732-341-1880 for reservations.

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TOMS RIVER – Show your love and support for local business and come out November 27 for Small Business Saturday. The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District will be hosting a kick-off breakfast at The Downtown

Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fuel up with some breakfast and then head out to tackle that holiday shopping list. Free 4-hour parking in the Irons Street lot, located behind The Wells Fargo Bank!

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Intermediate South seventh grader Aniya Miller, who last year was recognized as a national winner in the MS-ISAC Cybersecurity Awareness Poster Contest, poses with her winning design, now published in the MS-ISAC 2021 Kids Safe Online Activity Book.

22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run

TOMS RIVER – The 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run, presented by the Toms River Police Foundation, will be held on December 5.

Proceeds from the race will help fund scholarships for local high school students as well as spotlight local organizations in need.

Race Registration will be online only with no processing fees! There is no race day registration this year. If anyone is interested in becoming a sponsor, head to tomsriverpolicefoundation.org/sponsors and scroll down to “Click here to become a proud sponsor.”

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75th Semi-Annual Flapjack Breakfast

TOMS RIVER – Start your day with a fi re-hot breakfast. The Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department is holding their 75th Semi-Annual Flapjack Breakfast on November 21 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast includes: flapjacks, sausage, juice only.

To-go orders and free delivery to Pleasant Plains area only. Tickets are $8. (tickets at door). They will be collecting items for the local food pantry. If possible, bring a non-perishable item.

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Marine Corps League Of Toms River Hosting “Toys For Tots” Drive 21% OFF ENTRANCE FEES MEANS APARTMENTS START AS LOW AS $78,000 For many, 2021 hasn’t been the best year. But we’re about to change that with never-been-offeredbefore savings of 21% off the entrance fee on select apartments!

Our savings apply to all contract options - including Life Care. This means you can enjoy a spectacular, maintenance-free apartment, an active, engaging and amenityrich lifestyle, and the security of knowing high-quality health care is available on campus should health needs change. And, for the first time, new in-unit washers and dryers will be available in our onebedroom floor plans!

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TOMS RIVER – Starting November 26, the PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corp League of Toms River will once again be collecting “Toys For Tots.”

For years, the PFC Vincent M. Frassetto Detachment 796 Marine Corps League of Toms River has been collecting Toys for Tots and has been extremely successful because of the caring and kindness of the people of Ocean County.

This year they will be located at the Ocean County Mall across from the Food Court in front of Boscov’s from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until December 19. They will also be present on December 21, 22, 23 and 24.

“We are so thankful for the generous support of the families, individuals and businesses who continue donating and supporting the children of Ocean County.”

Upcoming Blood Drive On November 24 TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Blood Services, announced the following drives are scheduled in the near future: November 24, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Due to the coronavirus, they are experiencing low blood supplies. They urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood!

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from

volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566, visit nybloodcenter.org.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

Winter Solstice Celebration

TOMS RIVER – The Winter Solstice Celebration will be held on December 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River. The annu-

al welcome winter event will feature games, crafts, live animal talks, horse carriage rides, campfire story time, food, a visit from Santa, candy cane nature walk and more.

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Second Annual Holiday Gift Auction

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 (IHVFD) will be hosting their Second Annual Holiday Gift Auction. This auction will begin on November 24 at 10 a.m. and will be open for bidding until November 29 at 10 a.m.

To make a difference, bid on auction items, give a cash donation, or simply share this auction on your social media using the hashtag, #charityauction.

The IHVFD is a 100% volunteer fire department comprised of everyday men and women who live in the area. These dedicated individuals take time away from their families and friends every week to help protect the people and

property within Island Heights. In addition to the dedication to Island Heights, the IHVFD also responds to calls in Toms River, and on the water in both river and bay. The IHVFD depends on fundraisers like these in order to maintain its operations, and ensure the safety of your loved ones.

All items will be available for pickup by the winners at the Island Heights Volunteer Fire Department #1 between 12 to 2 p.m. on November 29. Additionally, the winners may make special arrangements for pickup if unavailable at that time.

Visit charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/ IHFD-27494 to participate in the online auction.

“Home For The Holidays” A Family Celebration At Ocean County Artists’ Guild ISLAND HEIGHTS – Come to the Ocean County Artists’ Guild free admission organization & enjoy a holiday event for the whole family on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ocean County Artists’ 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.

Santa’s workshop will be open for the children (ages 4 through 14) to complete a holiday craft project. Santa’s elves will be reading Christmas stories. Children can participate in Santa’s bingo, Christmas sing-a-long, and hol-

iday games. The children can do their holiday shopping at Kringle’s Holiday Shop. Music will fill the air and joy will warm the hearts of our families. The day is full of fun and activities for all. Giveaways and more. The event is free for everyone. Stop in for some hot chocolate and delicious holiday treats.

The first floor of the building is ADA-accessible. The Guild will be closed for the Holidays from December 23 to January 2.

For information about the non-profit Ocean County Artists’ Guild’s art classes, or to make a donation or to volunteer, visit or call 732-270-3111 Monday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., email at info@ocartistsguild. org, or visit ocartistsguild.org for specific event details.

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TOMS RIVER – Community Medical Center (CMC), an RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) facility, has announced the donation of a $5 million gift, given by local philanthropist Edele Hovnanian on behalf of H. Hovnanian Family Foundation. The gift will support capital renovations to the Emergency Department at Community Medical Center.

“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, 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.

Suppor ting CMC’s state-of-the-ar t 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.

To learn more about supporting Community Medical Center, call 732.557.8131 or visit cmcgiving.org.

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TOMS RIVER – The 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run will be held on December 5 at 2 p.m. along a relatively flat course through downtown Toms River and scenic neighborhoods.

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–Photos by Ali Gradzki TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Day Parade in downtown Toms River drew a patriotic crowd. First responders, elected officials, and veteran groups marched through the streets. Students from Toms River Regional Schools were among the groups watching. Photos continued on next page.

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4 Tips For Helping A Loved One With Hearing Loss

If you’ve been treated for hearing loss, you know the difference it can make in your quality of life. So how can you pay it forward if someone you care about has hearing issues? We’ve got four tips you can use.

RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS Hearing loss prevalence continues to climb, with the World Health Organization estimating it will affect 10% of the population by 2050.

But not everyone with hearing difficulties is ready to admit it. Knowing some of the signs of hearing loss — loud TV volumes, trouble talking on the phone, frequent requests to repeat words, increased social isolation — can be the start of a life-changing conversation.

SHARE YOUR STORY Research indicates hearing aid wearers, on average, waited over a decade after a hearing loss diagnosis before getting their hearing technology. That’s a lot of time potentially missing out on the sounds of life — not to mention the physical, mental, social, and even financial consequences tied to untreated hearing loss. Sharing your better-hearing journey may inspire your loved one to kick-start their own.

LEND AN EAR Seeking hearing help

may be a lot easier with the support of family and friends. If your loved one is thinking about taking the path to better hearing, it can make a big difference when you: • Offer emotional support, patience, and encouragement • Serve as a sounding board for their hearing-health goals • Help them take note of their most challenging listening situations FLEX YOUR SKILLS Whether streaming from audio devices, connecting to hearing loops, interfacing with smart-home technology, or tracking brain health, today’s modern hearing devices are chock-full of beneficial functions. We love helping patients get the most from their hearing aids, but imparting your own tips, tricks, and favorite apps goes a long way too. Share your discoveries with a fun “tutorial.”

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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.

Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar. Diabetes

is known to impact eyesight, and uncontrolled blood sugar (and blood pressure) will adversely effect the retina, optic nerve and more!

Vitamins and Herbs. There are well-documented benefits with fish oils, black currant seed extract, vitamin A, zinc, and the prized flower-derived extract called saffron. Other nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin help.

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.

(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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Continued From Page 1 that the Stamp Act was to take effect. New Jersey still had no stamp official. Franklin called a special session of the Governor’s Council (the upper house - appointed by him). Britain’s General Thomas Gage had offered 100 soldiers each to the governors of several colonies - including New Jersey - to enforce the act. None of them dared accept - for fear of inflaming passions even further. Here, the Governor’s Council advised Franklin not to try and implement the law as it could become a “Matter of Altercation among the People.” Not knowing what to do, Franklin did nothing. The result was all legal transactions came to a halt as contracts could not be enforced, debts collected, or lawsuits begun. The New Jersey economy faltered.

1766: Repeal And Change Finally, in January of 1766, Britain communicated to the colonial governors on how to proceed in enforcing the stamp law. Since it was impossible “at this Distance” to give specific instructions, none would be given - but the “strongest Colours” in representing the crown should be used and that “dreadful Consequences” would accompany any “forcible and violent Resistance” to Parliament’s laws.

Governor Franklin was at a loss as how to proceed. He again chose to do nothing.

Parliament repealed the Stamp Act on March 18, 1766. On June 20, the assembly adopted a resolution to Franklin

and said we “are glad to return your Excellency our sincere Congratulations on the happy Termination of this most important affair. The Storm that threatened the future Welfare of Britain and her Colonies is now happily subsided.”

But the storm had not subsided. Parliament had also adopted the Mutiny Act in 1765. It required each colony to provide suitable quarters for British troops. This further complicated Franklin’s position as he understood colonial complaints of British soldiers arriving on short notice to be cared for. The king expected “exact and complete Obedience” to this law and voiced “displeasure” with the New Jersey assembly’s failure to fully abide by it. Franklin wrote to the king’s secretary explaining that the assembly had, in fact, made provision for some quartering and supplying of the king’s forces in an act (ironically, on the same day that our town would be created), but that it was the “inequality” of the expense that was objectionable.

The events of 1765 and 1766 brought big change as imperial policies were now f used with provincial politics.

The issues of the day were more than taxes or quartering of soldiers. As the historian Larry Gerlach has written, it brought a “constitutional awakening” in New Jersey. Local community leaders now openly discussed public issues, mass meetings were held, publications abounded, and political activity grew.

Our town would be created in this new political environment.

Our Town: Unique In New Jersey’s History As the unrest of 1765 and 1766 slowly quieted, New Jersey began to return to normalcy in 1767. Of this time, Governor Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts wrote in 1772 that “the British lion has been asleep these four or five years.” It was in this quieting time of 1767 that our town was created.

But things were different. Governor Franklin had been weakened. As a result of his reluctance and failure to enforce the Stamp and Mutiny Acts, the assembly was increasingly assertive. As Franklin’s biographer Shelia Skemp has written, Franklin was more aware of New Jersey’s needs and more willing to seek compromises. He had learned not to take the assembly’s loyalty for granted and aimed most of his grievances at London. William Franklin had learned to “stand squarely in the center.”

The assembly conducted its legislative work through 1767 ending with its last spring session on June 24. It attended to many provincial matters that day, passing twelve separate bills for the governor to consider, involving such routine things as highway repairs and pasturing of livestock.

One of the bills addressed the province’s growing population. It was the 7th bill that day and carved out parts of the then existing Town of Shrewsbury and added parts of it to the then existing Townships of Freehold and Upper Freehold. Aside from adjusting boundaries for those three existing towns, it also created a completely new town - the “Town of Dover.” No other new town was

created in that bill on June 24, 1767. It was all Dover - all alone.

It was in this context - after several years of crisis spurred by a far-away parliament - in which an empowered provincial assembly acted and created our town.

The “Town of Dover” - known today as Toms River: unique in the long history of New Jersey. Created all by itself, by a popularly elected legislative body. Simply put: created by we the people. And standing squarely in the center, our last royal governor, William Franklin, signed the act creating our town.

SOURCES: “Prologue to Independence: New Jersey in the Coming of the American Revolution” by Larry R. Gerlach, Rutgers University Press, 1976; “William Franklin: Son of a Patriot, Servant of a King” by Sheila Skemp, Oxford University Press, 1990; “Cockpit of the Revolution” by Leonard Lundin, Princeton University Press, 1940; “Crucible of War: Seven Years’ War & The Fate of Empire in Britain 1754-1766”

by Fred Anderson, Random House, 2000; “An Empire on the Edge” by Nick Bunker, Random House, 2014; “Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. IX, 1757-1767” published by the Daily Advertiser Printing House, 1885; “Archives of the State of New Jersey” published by the Call Printing & Publishing Co., 1904 J. Mark Mutter is the retired Toms River Clerk. He was chairman of the Township’s 225-year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250-year anniversary committee in 2017. He is writing a book on the history of Toms River.

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Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.

Openings include: Grounds Keeper/Maintenance, Social Worker (Bilingual), Health Manager, Education Supervisor, Teacher, Early Head Start Manager, Home Teacher (Bilingual) and more.

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–Photo by Mike Verna The recent aftermath of a stunning Jersey Shore sunset. This photo was taken on a boat in the Barnegat Bay.

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Officials said that during the visit, the young royalty met with officers from various branches of the armed forces. They spoke about the challenges and experiences they have faced throughout their military careers.

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 in the county. These trees, 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 oceancounty parks.org/frmBigTreeRegistry.

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This year the party is on December 2 at River Rock Restaurant in Brick. Purchase a Dottie’s House 50/50 super raffle ticket and enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes: 1st Ticket $5,000; 2nd Ticket

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You Have The Power To Protect Against The Flu

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

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

Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Despite these benefits, only about half of New Jersey residents ages 18 and older received their flu vaccine during the 2020-

2021 season. Additionally, disparities in race were seen both nationally and in New Jersey with black individuals ages six months and older having the lowest vaccination coverage (approximately 43 percent) as compared to other race and ethnicities. Increases in coverage from the prior year were seen among New Jersey adults 65 and older (77.8 percent) and those ages 18-64 with high-risk health conditions (55.5 percent).

Although flu vaccination is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; • People 65 years of age and older; • Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy; • American Indians and Alaskan Natives; • People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

Flu vaccination should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.

The Department is collaborating with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey for its Power to Protect NJ statewide flu campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. The campaign includes posters, frequently asked questions, videos, and images that can be shared on social media.

“The flu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available,” said Commissioner Persichilli.

“This campaign is a reminder that each of us has the POWER TO PROTECT ourselves, our families, and our communities by getting vaccinated.”

The Department currently has two other initiatives to help promote flu prevention

among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge.

The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote flu prevention within their communities across the state. There are four eligible categories to participate: businesses, community-based organizations, institutions of education and healthcare facilities. The Flu Challenge is a separate initiative designed to engage college students in a friendly competition to improve flu vaccination coverage on their campuses.

Flu vaccination is available at healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and local health departments.

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

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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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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan View from underneath the bridge, also referred to as the Causeway Bridge.

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – A “suspicious bag” found under the bridge connecting Long Beach Island to the mainland raised alarms just a couple of weeks ago. Stafford Township Police closed the bridge in both directions out of an abundance of caution.

Nearly two hours later, authorities deemed the bag safe and non-threatening. However, the incident left some clamoring for answers.

The Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge offers the only way in and out for vehicular or foot traffic to the island. Any destruction to the infrastructure would result in more than a little bit of inconvenience.

Stafford Township Police acts as the local law enforcement agency when it comes to jurisdiction of the structure over the Manahawkin Bay, often referred to as the Causeway Bridge.

The bridge itself is part of a state highway system, and the waters below are patrolled by both the New Jersey State Police and the United States Coast Guard. The Stafford Township Police Department does not have a marine unit of its own.

“If anything happened or the bridge had to be shut down for an extended period of time, we’d have to rely on our community partners,” said Stafford Township Police Captain James Vaughn. “In addition to the New Jersey State Police and Coast Guard, we work with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.”

With health and safety top on the list of concerns, Vaughn also expanded on the partnership to include Hackensack Meridian. Helicopter landing zones designated throughout LBI provide access for medical emergencies.

In the unlikely event that the entire island needed to be evacuated without bridge access, the efforts would need to come by way of air and water.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy confirmed that his department is well prepared in case of the need for emergency assistance.

“We’ve done some drills about getting people out for medical emergencies,” said Mastronardy. “We have a landing area and aviation for medical purposes.”

Mastronardy said that the federal government would likely step in to help if something catastrophic occurred to make the bridge inoperable for a considerable time period. He used the example of the 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse to make his point. Authorities cited a design flaw in that particular accident, which resulted in 13 deaths.

“The Army Corps of Engineers quickly put up a temporary bridge when that happened,” Mastronardy shared. “I’ve also seen in other parts of the country where temporary ferry service is put in place.”

“I see the likelihood of needing any of that is likely very small,” continued Mastronardy. “I think the important thing to realize is that these new structures are strongly fortified.”

One of the problems with bridge failures in other locations continues to be problems with decaying infrastructures. The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project completed substantial rehabilitation to the trestle bridges in 2019.

Contingency plans for any potential bridge failure actually date back to the construction of the new bridge. They remain in place.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Freehold Grad Kal Penn Talks Acting At His Old School

–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Kal Penn pictured with his old drama teacher at Howell High School Stephen Kazakoff and Principal Jeremy Braverman.

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD – New Jersey native and actor Kal Penn recently visited his old high school, Freehold Regional, as he’s set to promote his new book next month.

On October 20, Penn made a surprise visit to the school and the Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Program at Howell High School. He toured his former classrooms and was able to talk with his old drama teacher at Howell, Stephen Kazakoff.

Born in Montclair to his Gujarati Indian immigrant parents Asmita Bhatt and Suresh Modi, Penn would often visit Gujarat as a child during vacations.

Penn explained how hearing stories of his grandparents marching with Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian independence movement influenced his interest in politics.

At school, Penn played baritone saxophone in the jazz band at Marlboro Middle School. He then attended the Fine and Performing Arts Academy (a magnet program) as a theater major at Howell High School his freshman year.

He later transferred to Freehold Township High School for sophomore, junior and senior years.

Penn was active in the school’s theater productions and even competed on the Freehold Township public speaking team. He later moved on to attend UCLA and graduated in 2000 with a double major in film and sociology.

Penn returned to FRHSD to film an interview with CBS Sunday Morning discussing his new book that will be released in November.

The CBS interview is scheduled to be aired on October 31.

Penn’s new memoir “You Can’t Be Serious” discusses Penn’s experiences growing up as a “brown kid” in America. He reflects on how he chose an unconventional career and how that choice led him to where he is today. From being an actor to even being an advisor to President Barack Obama, Penn has done it all and talks all about it in his upcoming book.

Penn is known for his roles in National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, and supporting roles on the TV show’s House and Designated Survivor.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

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

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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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